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COUNCIL TO PROSECUTE NON-COMPLIANT LANDOWNERS Proceedings to issue against landowners who ignore requests to trim roadside hedgerows before 1st March deadline

A SENIOR Engineer at Waterford Council has issued a stark warning to landowners who ignore requests to trim their roadside hedgerows before the 1st March deadline that proceedings will issue to prosecute them for non-compliance.

The hedgecutting and gorse-burning ban operates from 1st March to end of August each year in order to protect nesting birds under Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976.

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Last year, Waterford Councillors agreed a new policy to prosecute non-compliant landowners who fail to trim their roadside hedgerows before the 1st March deadline.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes, issued the warning at recent meetings of Comeragh Municipal District Council and DungarvanLismore Municipal District Council.

Mr. Hynes said the Council has issued a lot of notices to landowners in the last six weeks.

“They were given four weeks to complete the work. But we are warning that those landowners who fail to co-operate with us will be prosecuted,” Mr. Hynes said.

Mr. Hynes pointed out that trimming hedges and cutting back trees also helped roads to dry faster and reduced the possibility of ice forming. He acknowledged at both Council meetings that the Council has been receiving “good co-operation” from the majority of landowners and expressed thanks to those landowners who have begun cutting and trimming their hedgerows along public roads in the last number of weeks.

At the Comeragh meeting, Cllr. O’Ryan said landowners appeared to be trimming back their hedgerows in recent times before the hedgecutting ban comes into force. c Continued on page 3

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Council to prosecute non-compliant landowners cFROM FRONT PAGE “It is great to see those landowners taking the initiative, especially on the regional and local roads,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.

However, at the Dungarvan-Lismore meeting, Cllr. Declan Doocey requested the Council to seek a two week extension of the 1st March deadline from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to allow landowners to trim near “junctions, sight-lines, etc. not yet addressed”.

He cited the “very wet weather” of recent months as reasons for a deferment.

Senior Environment Officer Ray Moloney said the hedgecutting season was determined by the Wildlife Act, which made any alternative arrangement from the Minister very unlikely.

Cllr. Doocey accepted the point, though humorously noted that the birds would be aware of the

season and by now would be engaged in the avian version of “once-off rural housing, inside the fields, where it’s safe and peaceful!”

INLET ALLOWED Still in the field, as it were, Cllr. James Tobin wondered if the Council could re-open inlets that had been closed over time, to release water.

He recalled somewhat nostalgically, that in times past, a Council worker went forth in the morning with a shovel and cleared inlets over a distance of two miles of road.

Now, he said, fields were “20 times bigger with no ditches to stop water” and the need to release it was even greater.

Happily, Mr. Hynes informed him that “the local authority has the right to restore, or open new inlets where it is deemed necessary”. It is unclear if, where, when and why this may happen as per Cllr.

Tobin’s concerns.

Gardaí to set up information stall this Friday at Dungarvan Shopping Centre Information and advice for local businesses on crime prevention and for residents setting up Neighbourhood Watch groups DUNGARVAN Gardaí will hold an information stall at Dungarvan Shopping Centre this coming Friday, 23rd February, to provide advice to the public on setting up Neighbourhood Watch groups, as well as tips and crime prevention for businesses.

The information stall will be manned by at least two members of the Gardaí and will operate from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Business owners who would like advice and tips on crime prevention and to highlight any issues in the business community can visit the stall on Friday and chat with the officers.

Members of the public living in the Dungarvan area and its environs who are interested in setting up a Neighbourhood Watch in their area can call to

the information stall and chat with the officers who can provide advice and guidance.

Going forward, members of the Gardaí will be appointed to act as liaison for three or four housing estates throughout the District, where they can provide advice to residents and address any ongoing issues in those estates.

A Garda will also be assigned to the town centre to act as a liaison with businesses and address any ongoing issues.

The Garda information stall will have lots of advice on crime prevention both for businesses and residents, and the officers will be happy to answer any queries.

TII commences survey at collision-prone Carrick Road roundabout TRANSPORT Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have commenced a survey at the Carrick Road roundabout, Kilmeaden, to determine why a large number of collisions have occurred at the location.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary sought an update on the survey.

He had previously highlighted concerns about the high number of collisions occurring at the roundabout.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes confirmed the TII have started a survey.

“A consultant will also be appointed to examine the survey and put together a report on the reasons why there has been a high number of accidents there - to determine if it’s a problem with the road lining or signage or whatever,” Mr. Hynes said.

“That process hasn’t been completed. Once I receive the report I will bring it to the Council meeting,” Mr. Hynes added.

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Pictured at the launch of the Dungarvan Shopping Centre Mother’s Day Inter-Club Golf Tournament are members of the local golf clubs including Gerry O’Connor (Manager of Dungarvan Shopping Centre) along with Bernie Morrissey (Lady Captain of the Gold Coast Golf Club), Colette Power (Lady Captain of the Dungarvan Golf Club), Noreen Byrne (Lady Captain of the West Waterford Golf Club), Colette Power.

DUNGARVAN Shopping ning range of prizes all courtesy Golf Club) and Noreen Byrne on a year round basis which all Centre are delighted to of Dungarvan Shopping Centre. (West Waterford Golf Club) for helps our local economy.

Qualifying rounds will begin All nine finalists will win a their enthusiastic approach and announce the sponsorship and launch of a unique golf tour- range of prizes culminating in expertise in helping bring the in the coming weeks in the nament between our three local an overnight B&B for two initiative to fruition when first build-up to the big day on golf clubs to celebrate Mother’s including an evening meal in approached by Dungarvan March 10th where the winner the 5-Star Cliff House Hotel for Shopping Centre with its of the inaugural Mothers’ Day Day on March 11th.

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This unique inter-club tour- Dungarvan Shopping Centre, is delighted to acknowledge also be a range of substantial local Mums and sponsor local vouchers to each of the finalists nament is the first of its kind to will be crowned.

Make a date in your diary clubs as part of our local com- on the day all courtesy of celebrate Mother’s Day and has the potential to grow substan- and visit West Waterford Golf Dungarvan Shopping Centre. munity sponsorship initiative.

This unique inter-club tour- tially in the coming years and Club on Saturday, March 10th, West Waterford, Dungarvan and the Gold Coast Golf Clubs nament has come about thanks could draw golfers from further and watch the best nine local will hold qualifying days on to the co-operation of the lady afield such as Waterford, lady golfers compete to win the their own courses where three captains of our three local clubs. Tramore and Youghal to com- inaugural Mother’s Day Golf members from each club will Dungarvan Shopping Centre pete here in Dungarvan. All of Tournament, sponsored by qualify to play in the final day would like to commend Colette these areas are very strong in Dungarvan Shopping Centre – play-off to be held in West Power (Dungarvan Golf Club), terms of footfall visits to always supporting clubs in our Waterford Golf Club for a stun- Bernie Morrissey (Gold Coast Dungarvan Shopping Centre community.

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‘Urban Regeneration Fund paves way for North Quays transformation’ – Minister Halligan €21 MILLION ALLOCATED FOR PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT, WARD BLOCK A SPECIAL €2 billion fund has been created to facilitate a transformative redevelopment of Waterford’s North Quays and other major urban regeneration projects nationally under National Development Plan Project 2040, Minister of State John Halligan TD has confirmed.

Capital funding of €21 million has also been earmarked for a new ward block including the new Palliative Care Centre on the grounds of University Hospital Waterford.

The €2 billion Urban Regeneration and Development Fund is one of four new investment funds included in the National Development Plan which will, according to Minister Halligan, be cumulatively allocated resources amounting to an estimated €4 billion over the 10-year period of the Plan: “The new Urban Regeneration Fund will support development in our large urban centres and ensure, as I and the Independent Alliance have vigorously fought for, that a clearly identified funding stream is available for the proposed North Quays development in Waterford.”

The fund, Minister Halligan said, would ensure money is specifically ring-fenced for the North Quays: “The development of the North Quays with the Saudi Arabian Fawaz Alhokair Group has the potential to transform our city, not just physically but also from an economic and tourism

perspective. It has been identified as a key priority for Government but I want to be absolutely certain that the funding is earmarked for the Waterford development and cannot be used anywhere else.

“Hence, I have, throughout our discussion on Ireland 2040, been pushing for the creation of a dedicated funding stream that Waterford City & County Council, as the lead local authority, can tap into. It is critical that this funding is ringfenced for Waterford and I warmly welcome Government’s recognition of this.”

Capital funding of €21 million has also been ringfenced in Project 2040 for a new ward block on the grounds of University Hospital Waterford.

Work has already commenced on the three-storey building at the front of UHW, which will include a Palliative Care Day services and a dedicated 20 Bed Palliative Care (Hospice) ward, as well as three floors of wards.

A further €2.2 billion has been allocated for Higher Education Infrastructure in the Development Plan, which notes that the development of multicampus Technological Universities, including the Technological University for the South-East (Waterford IT and IT Carlow), will receive support under this allocation. This does not include separate funding for a new Engineering building to be built under a Public Private Partnership at WIT.

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FORECAST for Wednesday – On Wednesday, frost and fog will gradually clear in the morning and it will be another dry and sunny day.Temperatures will reach 7 to 9 degrees with light winds becoming southerly in direction.

Forecast for Thursday/Friday – Rather cold and mostly cloudy on Thursday and Friday. There will be some patchy rain or drizzle at times especially near the coast but amounts fairly small and there will dry periods as well. Moderate southeast winds and afternoon temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees Celsius. Cold and misty by night but frost unlikely due to cloud cover and the southeast breeze.

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Council willing to supply gritting material if stored properly

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council will provide salt to schools or community organisations in the county in advance of cold weather providing it is stored in dry conditions, Senior Roads Engineer Gabriel Hynes told February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

The engineer was responding to concerns raised by Cllr. John Pratt that some areas were not receiving salt or grit under the council’s general distribution. He cited Ballyduff, where the terrain is hilly, as a case in point and suggested that an advanced deployment similar to what operates for Melleray Hill would enable locals to spread the material itself.

Mr Hynes said the Council deployed seven trucks “as required, on national primary and priority routes” when icy conditions arise. These, however, cannot feasibly reach more remote or outlying areas in the immediate timespan.The council would provide salt in advance to

such locations, he continued,“but the problem is if it (salt) is not stored properly it hardens.”

Mr. Hynes said grit (sand) also could be provided, which would probably have less liability to harden. It remained unclear whether this is actually going to happen.

ICY CLOGHEEN In a subsequent discussion on salting/gritting roads, Cllr.

Declan Doocey complained that the Clogheen road from Lismore had recently not been salted at all. Yet, he stated, Tipperary County Council had gritted their side of the boundary. “With teachers and other services travelling to work, we need that road”, he insisted, before adding that roads such as Tallow to Dungourney and Conna also needed gritting.

The engineer elaborated that the Council salted over 4-500 km of road as required with four of the seven deployments tending to Dungarvan. Resources did not stretch beyond what was currently in operation, which is largely decided on traffic volume

and needs. He acknowledged the situation with Clogheen road but said it was not a high volume road and there are alternative routes while “on a bad morning I’d advise not to travel the Vee”, he observed.

SHARING THE SALT Mr. Hynes revealed that as regards the Conna road, the council had an agreement that its Cork counterparts would salt the Waterford side, “while we salt some of the Tallow-Youghal for them.” He said the Cork authority also salted the TallowFermoy road for their Déise friends.

Finally, Cllr. James Tobin commended council officials and outdoor staff (Waterford side) for making safe a road in Kilwatermoy recently.The councillor said a school bus driver had insisted in the morning that it was not safe to revisit it at 3.00 p.m. but having been alerted to the situation, the road had been gritted for the afternoon run.

“That’s how co-operation between people and Council gives us a good name”, he noted.

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Work has commenced at Davitt’s Quay to widen the bus bays to allow for disabled access, as part of the Road Development Works. A stop / go traffic management system is in place until 21st February.

WORK has started at Davitt’s Quay to widen the bus bays on both sides, which will allow for disabled access to the buses.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr.

Seanie Power had sought an update on the work to take place to allow for disability access to buses.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes outlined that the programme of work is to begin on 19th February. Workers were on site last Monday, with a stop / go traffic management system in place at Davitt’s Quay and Richard A. Walsh Street.

The stop / go traffic management will be in place until 21st February to facilitate the Road Development Works.

Road users are advised to proceed with caution during the period of works.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Hartley calls on Fianna Fáil to carry out investigation into which members knew about Kenneally child abuse A SENIOR member of Fianna Fáil, Comeragh-based Kieran Hartley, has demanded the Party carry out an urgent investigation to clarify which party members knew that convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally was abusing children.

Kenneally (67) who was a tally-man for Fianna Fáil, was an accountant and former national basketball coach from Laragh, Summerville Avenue, Waterford City.

He was sentenced to 14 years in jail in February, 2016, after he pleaded guilty to ten sample counts of indecently assaulting ten boys between 1984 and 1987.

Bill Kenneally’s uncle, the late Billy Kenneally, was a TD and his first cousin, Brendan Kenneally was a former junior Minister.

At a press conference held in Dublin last Monday afternoon, Mr. Hartley, who is serving as substitute for sitting MEP Brian Crowley (who has been ill for a significant amount of time), demanded Party Leader, Micheál Martin carry out the investigation into who knew what and when, and also called on Mr. Martin to expel Brendan Kenneally from the party.

Mr. Hartley said Brendan Kenneally’s failure, as a former

Minister and TD, to report key information on this abuse to the Gardaí has brought the Party into disrepute.

Brendan Kenneally previously admitted that the first time he became aware of his cousin, Bill Kenneally’s abuse of boys was in early 2002 when someone very close to a victim told him. He said he didn’t report the matter to Gardaí because the victim didn’t want to take it further.

Mr. Hartley said that Brendan Kenneally knew about the abuse in 2002 when Fianna Fáil were in Government and he was a sitting TD. He said Brendan Kenneally should present himself to Gardaí and make a statement on the matter.

“He effectively did nothing and, therefore, is not fit to be a member of a political party,” Mr. Hartley said, and called on Fianna Fáil leader, Mr. Martin to immediately expel Brendan Kenneally from the party.

Mr. Hartley said he became involved in the matter after numerous meetings with Jason Clancy and Colm Power, two of Bill Kenneally’s victims who waived their right to anonymity to have their abuser publicly named.

Mr. Hartley, who was Fianna Fáil’s candidate in the last

European Elections, said he was presented with an extensive dossier of facts in the case spanning 30 years, which not only reveals the shocking litany of abuse, but also what he believes to be a comprehensive account of an alleged sustained and systematic cover-up by the State, the clergy and the political system.

Mr. Hartley said it is “a horrifying scandal” and that in light of new evidence, “it is my belief that [Justice] Minister Charlie Flanagan can no longer delay the setting up of a Commission of Inquiry”.

“This is a matter of the gravest public concern and if the very serious accusations which have now come to light are true, then perhaps we need to go beyond a Commission of Inquiry and institute a criminal investigation by the Gardaí,” Mr. Hartley said.

He said any criminal investigation must run in tandem with a Commission of Inquiry.

Mr. Hartley also said that the time has come for Mr. Martin to say, as a matter of public record, when he became aware of the abuse, how he was informed and by whom.

“It is vital that this information is made public before any Inquiry,” Mr. Hartley added.

Proposed houses in Dunhill progress to planning stage The red arrow points to the faint yellow markers which outline where work will take place at the junction with Devonshire Bridge roundabout. tion with regular traffic as well as buses and lorries using it.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan has raised concerns about the layout of the junction and has had representations from some local

businesses.

Cllr. Whelan said she feared that the Davitt’s Quay junction with Devonshire Bridge roundabout “could become another Friary Street”.

A PROPOSED application to build eight social houses in Dunhill, County Waterford, has passed Stage 2 approval by the Department of Housing and has progressed to the planning stage.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy had sought an update on the proposed development at Gleann Ealach, Dunhill.

Sinead Breathnach, Administration Officer at the Council’s Housing Section, confirmed the application has passed the Department’s Stage 2 approval and a planning permission is now being sought.

“It is currently in the planning process at the moment,” she said.

Meanwhile, Cllr. Declan Clune sought details on Cois Cille estate in Dunhill, where an

application has been made to have the local authority take in charge the estate.

Cllr. Clune noted that there are still minor issues to be resolved before the Council can take over the estate.

Ms. Breathnach said she would pass the query onto Ann Kiely, Senior Executive Engineer, who is over the ‘Taking in Charge’ process.

O’Donnell welcomes funding for road works INDEPENDENT Councillor Seamus O’Donnell has welcomed funding to carry out strengthening works at various roads around the Dungarvan-Lismore District.

Cllr. O’Donnell said he made representations to have the roads funded by the Council as part of the 2018 Road Strengthening Programme.

The funding will enable strengthening works to be carried out at: Ring/Old Parish Junction (RR-03) Macadam works costing €40,000.

Ballyknock towards Rincrew (RR-10) Macadam works costing €48,750.

Sullivan’s Lodge to Sea-View Quarry (RR-11) Macadam works costing €68,750.

Glenbeg School towards Ballyguiry West (RR-12) Macadam works costing €75,000.

Luskanargid (RR-17) Macadam works costing €81,250.

Kilmurray (RR-18) Recycling works costing €54,600.

Kilnafrehan (RR-19) Recycling works costing €22,000.

Bog Road (RR-20) Macadam works costing €39,750.

Aglish/Ballycullane (RR-24) Macadam works costing €37,500.

Cllr. O’Donnell said macadam works to resurface the road at Boreenarua will be carried out as soon as the weather improves.

“I’ve been on about this road at Boreenarua for a long time,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

“I’m pleased the work will now be done.”

Cllr. O’Donnell also welcomed works to finish off the road at Kilmurray. Last year, a pipe was put in to take water off the road and alleviate flooding in the area.

“That work will be finished soon,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell welcomed work to take place shortly that will resurface a 300 metre section of regional road leading into Ballinameela, just past Whitehurch.

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Council to remove historic waste dumped at Portlaw Wood HISTORIC waste which was dumped at Portlaw Woods should be removed when the weather improves.

Cllr. Declan Clune noted that concrete barriers which were placed at the entrance to Portlaw Woods seem to be doing their job in keeping vehicular traffic out of the woods.

At a previous meeting, Cllr. Clune highlighted that people were driving into the woods and dumping their rubbish.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Clune said that while the waste “doesn’t seem to be increasing now, there is

still waste present”.

He asked if the Council could remove the waste before the Summer period.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin confirmed the Council would be cleaning up the litter and waste dumped in the woods.

He said the material is dumped down an embankment which is proving difficult to reach.

“We need special machinery, but that will be taken in hand and will be done reasonably shortly when the weather improves and we can get better access to it,” Mr. Galvin added.

No change planned for traffic calming at Pinewood

By Christy Parker THERE are no plans “to remove or change” the speed tables (traffic calming) in the Kilrush area, Dungarvan, senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes told February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

The engineer was responding to a plea from Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell that what he termed

“pads” between Pine Wood and Minnie’s bar that they be removed “and proper ramps installed.”

The councillor said the present installations were “causing fierce problems” and damaging shock absorbers. He further described the obstacles as “some narrow, some wide and some with bits missing.” He would favour ramps instead and several people had contacted him with similar pref-

erences. “The ramps are needed there because people can’t come out their own gates with cars flying along at 100 kph in a 60 kph zone”, he concluded.

Mr. Hynes agreed that tarmac speed deterrents were more affective option but insisted that what was in place “complies with standards and are very effective in reducing traffic speed.” He added that they were also “cheaper than the tarmac variations.”

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No prosecutions being issued for dog fouling in Waterford City and County

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has not instigated any prosecution for dog fouling in recent times – or probably any tine, according to a discussion on the issue at February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

Cllr James Tobin raised the matter, labelling the level of dog fouling “a disgrace.” He wondered how many prosecutions had been taken adding that CCTV was possibly a viable remedy but perhaps unaffordable.

Cllr. Declan Doocey said he had seen evidence of dog fouling between the church gate and the graveyard while attending funerals in Lismore recently. He condemned irresponsible owners for the scourge it inflicted on

children’s bicycles, wheelchairs, buggies and so on.

Cllr. Jon Pratt described is as “an issue nationally” and wondered if there were any litter wardens left in the county! He wanted councillors to “put heads together” to find a solution.

EDUCATION AND RESPONSIBILITY Responding that no prosecutions had taken place, as far as he was aware, Senior Environment Officer Ray Moloney believed that ultimately the solution lay in “education and responsible dog ownership.”

The officer said the dogs “haven’t travelled far”, meaning owners were allowing their dogs to foul their neighbourhood and all that that implied. “We can provide bags and bins”, he con-

tinued, “but people need to take pride in their own neighbourhoods and clean up their dog’s mess.”

Cllr. Pratt wondered if a ‘green dog walking’ campaign might be worthwhile. This involves dog walkers, wearing green armbands for recognition, providing bags for other owners who may have neglected to bring one of their own with them.

Mr. Moloney, supporting the idea, said the Council was trying to formulate “some sort of campaign” and in terms of that initiative needed more people to sign up for it. He also felt it would help if dog litter bags were available in more outlets.

However, he concluded, “shops are selling them and don’t want us giving out free ones.”

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Cllr. Pratt unhappy with uncertainty over footpath funding in roads programme

By Christy Parker SENIOR Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes called on West Waterford Councillors to “be positive” about funding being available for footpaths during the year.

The Engineer was speaking after Cllr. John Pratt strongly objected to the roads programme for 2018 not providing extra funding for footpaths. The Councillor’s disparaging view sparked a brief but intense debate on the issue at February’s DungarvanLismore Municipal Council meeting.

Cllr. James Tobin had proposed adopting the roads programme so that various roads projects could begin without undue delay.

With an additional €600,000 made available – and possibly more to follow- “we should thank the minister”, he added. The proposal was adopted after being seconded by Cllr.

Séamus O’Donnell.

Cllr. Pratt took “serious issue” with the situation. He said that despite the Local Property Tax (LPT) increase bringing “an assurance of extra funding for footpaths”, the

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Meanwhile, footpaths throughout Dungarvan, Tallow, etc., needed repairs. Cllr.

Pat Nugent concurred.

Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin said the issue had been discussed at a workshop and wasn’t impressed by the developing furore.

Cllr. Pratt claimed it would be perceived as “taking it away from potholes and roads in dire need” if he pressed his case so he had asked that money for footpaths be presented separately to avoid that misrepresentation.

Usually getting funding for repairs was “like pulling teeth”, he advised.

Cllr. Cronin argued that the Councillors could still allocate the money wherever they saw fit, pavements inclusive. “I’m at this for 19 years now”, he added by way of assurance.

Cllr. Tobin agreed that more money for footpaths had been promised. He agreed then with Cllr. Pratt but in the sense that it would be delivered “if it becomes available”, which he had “no doubt would happen towards end of the year.” It was starting to sound like promising a child a real horse eventually but

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Mr. Hynes then called for positivity.

The money was “ring-fenced into surface dressing and strengthening”, he reminded, while a further allocation of €173,000 under local road maintenance that came out of the LPT was designated towards payment for men, machinery men and materials.

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private and public, which would bring down both the price of houses and rents is still years away as the Government neglects to treat the matter as the priority and crisis that it is.

New Economic Plan WITH the publication last Friday of the next economic plan, Project Ireland 2040, which is to oversee the economic and social development of this country for the next two decades, it is appropriate to recall the first such programme which was introduced in the State just sixty years ago in 1958, under the then Taoiseach, Eamonn deValera, and Tanaiste and Minister for Industry and Commerce, Seán Lemass. Unusually, it was a senior Civil Servant, the young Secretary of the Department of Finance who conceived the far-sighted blueprint for the growth of our country.

It was a modest proposal, lacking any mention of a million pounds and not anywhere near as ambitious as what Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and his Ministers announced last Friday.

Their €110 billion plan was received with mixed reviews, with a warm welcome from some and a barrage of criticism from others, who claimed that many of the projects in the plan had been announced before.

It is a far cry from the national financial situation of a decade ago when we feared for our very sovereign survival. However, thanks to the agreement, co-operation and sacrifice of the Irish public, we came through and seem to have returned to the heady days of high finance.

We wish every success to Project Ireland 2040 which is to inspire and oversee our next boom which will provide all of the necessities for the expansion of our economy, the employment, medical, housing and social needs for our people for the next two decades.

The Vulture Funds IF the homeless crisis is being addressed in this country, it is on a very low key basis. Far from the shortage of family homes being declared a national emergency which would not be in the least unreasonable, the problem has been placed on the back burner at every opportunity.

The number of new homes being constructed is known to be totally inadequate to make any reasonable impression on the crisis and there seems to be no appetite yet within the Government to tackle the national scandal which is the number of homeless in Ireland.

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INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 Many of these families and individuals were cast on the street by so called vulture funds, after merciless evictions of people who could not meet their mortgage payments for a variety of reasons.

Now, the cycle of misery is set to be repeated as more mortgages are about to be sold on to other vulture funds, who will give no quarter or leeway to those who are in arrears with their payments.

Even those who have resumed payments because of improved circumstances are at risk because they have debt carried over from missed payments earlier in the life of the mortgage.

It is inevitable that unless action is taken at the highest level, particularly by the Minister for Finance, to curb in some fashion the activities of the vulture funds with a view to preventing the sale of houses of distressed mortgagees, the homeless list will continue to grow.

Currently, there is a proposal by Permanent TSB to sell their non-performing loans which form about 28% of its total loans to an institution which could be termed a vulture fund.

While the Minister for Finance or the Government do not have the power to stop the sale, Opposition Finance Spokesman, Michael McGrath, has suggested that the matter could be addressed by requiring purchasing institutions to be approved by the Financial Regulator which is not currently the case.

It is now up to the Minister to respond, or put forward the Government’s own solution to this social problem in order to save family homes and keep people off the homeless list.

Meanwhile, rents continue to soar across the country and the required large injection of housing stock, both

Guns in the schools WHILE there are moments in the life of this country when we see acts of violence, often ending in death, they are, by international standards quite few. This is not to suggest, by any means, that the criminal violence that we read about, especially the gangland feuds in Dublin is in any way acceptable.

Nor is it desirable to send out our largely unarmed police force to counteract the violence, yet the members of the Gardaí face this situation daily. Despite the shortcomings which bedevil the force at the moment, we owe them a great debt of gratitude which we may not always sufficiently recognise or acknowledge.

One feature of life, especially in the United States, which is a burden and blight on society is the number of multiple murders in so called school shootings.

Already there have been eighteen such cases in America this year, the latest of them involving the greatest death toll on record just last week.

Despite the official denials, most reasonable people outside of the US would attribute at least some of that carnage to the lax or absent gun laws which prevail there. Stubbornly, Americans cling to their Constitutional right to ‘bear arms’, which was provided for before there were organised militias and police forces to protect the people.

The days of the gun should be in the past. Thankfully, this country took the gun out of politics and largely off the streets not long after gaining our independence.

Despite seeing and experiencing gun violence by various Paramilitary organisations in several campaigns since, we are largely an unarmed society, with an unarmed police force, that can effectively police our towns, cities and country.

The United States would do well to study our society for a blueprint for the future, but it is unlikely that with all the pressures, all of the lobbying and all of the history and tradition that surrounds the subject in America, that there will be any significant change in the near future.

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Councillor appeals Speed limit review at Kilmeaden for investment to expected by end of February come to the West COUNCILLOR SAID HIS CAR NEARLY ‘CUT OUT’ DRIVING THE 50 KM/H SECTION OF ROAD

O’DONNELL CALLS FOR UPGRADE OF FRAHER FIELD A WATERFORD Councillor has appealed to the local authority not to forget about the West, after it was announced earlier in the week that the city would receive a substantial investment from the Government’s €116bn National Planning Framework plan titled ‘Project Ireland 2040’.

The plan will prioritise growth in regional cities, including Waterford, with funding made available for the development of the North Quays, while there will be a Technological University for the South East.

Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell said that while he is pleased there is funding coming into Waterford, he questioned why the city should get all the investment and appealed to the local authority not to forget West Waterford.

“We are getting nothing in the West, in my opinion,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

CALL TO DEVELOP FRAHER FIELD Cllr. O’Donnell said he would be in favour of having the facilities at Dungarvan’s Fraher Field developed and upgraded so it can hold big matches and games.

He slammed a decision by GAA chiefs to only upgrade Walsh Park in Waterford City.

“They are throwing money away on the upgrade of Walsh Park because it is not a suitable venue particularly the parking!” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

“The majority of people who attend matches would be from the West Waterford area. The venue should be in the middle of the county to accommodate all those who travel from the far West, such as Knockanore, Ballyduff and up by the Fermoy border. There is plenty of room in Dungarvan to expand Fraher Field and plenty of parking as well.”

It is understood officials at Croke Park only want Walsh Park upgraded, but Cllr. O’Donnell said he is hopeful that the Council CEO Michael Walsh and Waterford GAA County Board Chairman, Paddy Joe Ryan, will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the matter.

“The Council should liaise with the GAA to have Fraher Field developed for big matches and games,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

“I am asking my Council colleagues to support me in this call. It makes sense to develop Fraher Field because it is more central, there is plenty of room to do it and it would be a huge boost for Dungarvan.

“There’s lots of money coming into Waterford and it’s only right that we get some of it here in Dungarvan. I want to look after Dungarvan and forget Walsh Park, it’s a disaster to park up there.

“Dungarvan is more central for everyone and it would be a ‘day out’ for the city folk instead of us always having to go up there,” he added.

A COUNCILLOR described the reduced speed limit outside Kilmeaden as so slow that his car nearly cut out when he drove the area recently.

Speaking at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Seanie Power said the speed limit, which was reduced to 50 km/h from the Orchardstown Cross into

Kilmeaden, is extremely annoying for motorists.

He recently travelled the road and said he was “going that slowly that the car nearly cut out on me”.

Cllr. John O’Leary also sought an update on the matter, noting that Council officials previously gave a commitment that they would review the speed limit.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said the Council’s priority is to finalise the Road Works Programme.

“Once we have that finalised and agreed, we’ll undertake the speed limit review for Kilmeaden,” Mr. Hynes said, adding that he expected the review will likely begin sometime at the end of February.

Additional funding for Council’s Housing Section is welcomed FUNDING which has been made available to Waterford Council for its housing section was welcomed at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council.

Cllr. Ray Murphy said an additional sum of €406,000 was

provided just before Christmas for housing maintenance which he noted a portion will go towards the upkeep of Council houses in the Comeragh area.

He also welcomed the €100,000 allocated to the housing section to deal with the

blight of dereliction and vacancies in urban and village centres.

Administration Officer for the Council’s Housing Section, Sinead Breathnach, concurred that the addition funding “is certainly welcome”.

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170th Anniversary of the raising of the first Irish Tricolour 33 THE MALL, WATERFORD – 2nd to 4th MARCH, 2018 THIS year’s 1848 Tricolour Festival Waterford City, celebrates the 170th Anniversary of the raising of the first Irish Tricolour by Thomas Francis Meagher at 33 The Mall, Waterford.

Now in its 8th year the Irish Tricolour Celebration continues to gain momentum on national and international levels.

Committee Chairman, Paul Dower commented, “We are delighted to introduce our new programme of events for 2018, this year is a special year for the 1848 Tricolour Celebration and our programme of events will not only include some new additions, but on the Saturday we will move inside Waterford Medieval Museum for a series of intriguing lectures on Thomas Francis Meagher.These talks have been specifically choosen to celebrate Meagher and his part in not only raising the Irish Tricolour for the first time 170 years ago, but for being the inspiration behind it’s very concept.”

“The white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between the “orange” and the “green” and I trust that beneath its folds, the hands of the Irish Protestant and the Irish Catholic may be clasped in generous and heroic brotherhood…” Thomas Francis Meagher ‘Who was to guess that 170 years after uttering these words, how relevant that message would still be today’ The 2018 Programme will include: ‘The Blessing of the Bonnets’ on Friday 2nd March. On this occasion we are delighted to welcome Dr. Christina Henri back to Waterford. Dr. Henri has worked on the Bonnet Project to raise awareness of the story of 25,566 women who were transported to Australia.

The first wife of Thomas Francis Meagher was Catherine Bennett from Tasmania she left Australia and moved to Waterford where she tragically died of typhus at the Meagher Family home in 1854.

Following last years very successful exhibition for the 1848 Tricolour

Celebrations, there will be a blessing of the Bonnets at the Meagher Family Grave at Faithlegg Church, County Waterford. Blessing by Fr. Brian Power followed by music and prayers.

Friday evening Sabai Restaurant on the Mall, will host the welcome dinner for members of the 69th Infantry Regiment, New York which will include an historic talk

by James Doherty.

Members of the Naval Reserve will in return visit New York in March to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade alongside the 69th Infantry.

Saturday morning there will be a range of ‘Fringe Activities’ organised for visitors to Waterford, this will be an activity and sightseeing opportunity for those who wish to use their time here to enjoy the best of what Waterford has to offer.

In the afternoon there will be an exciting lecture series held in the Medieval Museum and will include: ‘The Memoirs of General Thomas Francis Meagher: from manuscript to print’.

Professor Padraig Ó Macháin, Professor of Modern Irish, University College, Cork.

‘The Death of Thomas Francis Meagher’. Dr Martin Hearne, author and editor of Thomas Francis Meagher: The Making of an Irish-American.

‘The Legacy of Meagher and Modern Ireland’ Noel Whelan, author, barrister, Irish Times columnist.

This years 1848 Tricolour Celebrations Event will welcome Embassy Representatives and a number of VIPs to the City. There will be a significant number of military personnel from the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, New York and their current Commander Lieutenant Colonel Don Makay.

A visiting contingent of veterans will attend specifically for the Celebration and the The Gala Dinner on the Saturday the 3rd March in the Granville Hotel (Birthplace of Thomas Francis

Meagher). Guests will be welcomed to the dinner with music from ‘The Island of Ireland Peace Choir’. This year we are delighted to welcome Professor Willie Donnelly, President of Waterford Institute of Technology as our Guest Speaker.

On Sunday 4th March at 12.15pm there will be a wreath laying ceremony at ‘The Clooney Monument’ at Ballybricken Church. The Monument is dedicated to Captain Patrick Clooney of the 88th Irish Brigade New York. Following this event the main Flag Raising ceremony will take place outside the House of Waterford Crystal, on The Mall.

This will now be at the earlier time of 1.00pm and will be attended by dignitaries and Embassy Representatives, members of the Irish Defence and US Armed Forces, Military Veteran Associations and musical accompaniment from Thomas Francis Meagher Fife and Drum Band and the Barrack Street Concert Band.

As with every other year this entire weekend will be supported by a week long schools education series, which will see Thomas Francis Meagher visit hundreds of local school children. The promotion of the symbolism of the Irish Flag, is the theme of these visits and in this anniversary year, students will receive protocol information on the Irish Tricolour and a souvenir bookmark featuring a timeline of Thomas Francis Meaghers Life.

We look forward to a very busy weekend from the 2nd to the 4th of March, where once again Waterford City will celebrate this very significant event in Ireland’s history on the 170th anniversary.

Further information can be found at; www.1848tricolour.com and on Facebook; www.facebook.com/1848Tricol our/. The 1848 Tricolour Celebration is supported through the Waterford Council Festival Grants Scheme and Waterford City and County Council.

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Project Ireland 2040 – a new era dawns for Ireland’s oldest city

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

D a f fo d i l D ay f u n d s c r i t i c a l to s u p p o r t r e c o r d n u m b e rs w i t h c a n ce r

Waterford Senator Paudie Coffey

CONFIRMATION of priority funding for the landmark North Quays regeneration in today’s National Capital Plan has paved the way for one of the most significant developments in the history of Waterford city, Senator Paudie Coffey said today.

The Waterford Fine Gael General Election candidate has worked within Government to ensure Waterford was specifically identified as a regional growth area in the plan, called Project Ireland 2040.

As part of the national development plan, the Government confirmed it will provide the essential funding needed for work on the North Quays project to get underway.

There was also good news for Waterford and the South East with confirmation of significant funding plans for University Hospital Waterford, Waterford Airport and major road upgrades, particularly improvements on the N24 Waterford to Limerick and also the N25 Waterford to Cork Road. It also confirmed significant capital investments to support Waterford Institute of Technology’s bid to achieve Technological University status and funding to enhance towns, villages and minor roads across the county.

Senator Coffey said today’s announcement marked the

beginning of “a new era” for Waterford city and county.

Senator Coffey said:“The time has now come for Waterford city and county to reach its full potential.Waterford city will now have access to crucial capital investment needed to develop critical infrastructure to build capacity and scale so that it becomes the regional driver for economic success within the South East region.”

He added: “This plan is very different from previous development plans like the National Spatial Strategy - this plan will put the capital investment behind the planning framework priorities and drive urban growth in cities such as Waterford, which will in turn benefit its hinterlands and the greater region and catchment surrounding it.

“This investment will transform Waterford and leverage its full potential from an economic, social, educational and healthcare perspective. More than ever, Ireland now requires, strong regional development with strong cities at the nucleus of the regions to counterbalance the present unsustainable vortex of economic activity that surrounds Dublin.”

Senator Coffey played a pivotal role in getting the North Quays project designated as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) dur-

ing his time as Minister of State for Housing and Planning. The North Quays, the only SDZ outside of Dublin, was endorsed by the Government in 2015 and was a critical factor in attracting investors to the project.

Over the past two years Senator Coffey has worked closely as a link between the Government and Waterford City and County Council and investors’ representatives to advance the hugely ambitious investment plans for the North Quays site.

The Government investment in the North Quays confirmed in Project Ireland 2040 will unlock more than €300 million of private investment by the Saudi Arabian Fawaz Alhokair Group.

Last week the SDZ planning scheme was adopted and formalised by Waterford City and County Council and will now be presented to An Bord Pleanala for a decision.

The draft document setting out the vision for the North Quays, which includes retail, hotel, housing and office space along with an Integrated Transport Hub, was out for public consultation for six weeks.

During that time 47 submissions were received by the Council. If there are no appeals, the planning scheme will take effect within four weeks.

Aglish flood discussions ongoing

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council “has yet to finalise an agreement with the landowner” in regard to resolving flooding issues at Cúl Rua estate, Aglish, senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes told Cllr. John Prat at February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. “ Pressed by Cllr. Pratt for more information, the engineer was reluctant to discuss the finer details but conceded that discussions were cost-related and said the council needed “to ensure value for money” was achieved.

“Hopefully, we’ll succeed”, he remarked.

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tom Cronin noted that the flooding in Aglish had become “an old chestnut over the years” but he had thought that “all the ducks had been lined up to solve the problem.”

GLENSHELANE SITES Meanwhile, Cllr. Pratt wondered if site cleaning in Cappoquin, between Abbey Glenshalane and from the bridge to the boat house towards Tourin, was imminent. Senior executive engineer for roads Josephine McGrath said both areas were on works programme “for the coming weeks.”

GLENSHALANE WALK Cllr. Pratt then raised the issue of Glenshelane Walk where, as he understood it, arrangements were to be made with Coillte to clear tree and foliage debris postOphelia.

Ms. McGrath said there had been “a lot of communication with Coillte” regarding Ophelia fallen trees etc. and the State agency was “getting on top of it now” she believed. She said Coillte’s walk way manager had been “away for some weeks” but she was “hoping to meet him soon” to discuss Glenshelane. She

would also discuss the matter with the council’s own trails officer.

BALLYDUFF LIGHTS Cllr. Pratt continued the conversation by asking for an update on a previous request to have lights installed around Barrack Hill in Ballyduff, close to the Garda station and GAA pitch. “It needs a couple of lights as there’s very little there”, he urged, Mr. Hynes said the district had an allocation of €25,000 within its works programme and needed to prioritise how to spend it on lights. He suggested this be done at March’s meeting and that councillors meantime make submissions to the area engineer.

GRATEFUL Finally, Cllr. Pratt on behalf of himself and a residents’ committee at An Boreen, Dungarvan, thanked the council and several individuals for some tree trimming and road subsidence measures recently conducted.

MIRIAM O’CALLAGHAN URGES WATERFORD TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST CANCER ON 23rd MARCH MIRIAM O’Callaghan has urged people of Waterford to dig deep this Daffodil Day to help the record number of people being diagnosed with cancer. The RTE broadcaster, who lost a sister to cancer, was speaking at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s 2018 Daffodil Day, which will take place on 23rd March.

There are currently 165,000 people living with cancer in Ireland and over 12 months 883 people in Waterford were diagnosed with the disease.

Miriam said: “Tragically a person dies from cancer every hour in Ireland, but for so many people there’s also great hope. More people are surviving cancer now than ever before thanks to lifesaving research. Daffodil Day, proudly supported by Boots Ireland, is a day where we can all help fight back against cancer. Like so many Irish people, I have lost loved ones to cancer. I lost my precious sister Anne who was just 33 when she died. On March 23rd people of Waterford can help fund lifesaving research and crucial services to ensure cancer patients and their families are properly supported. Get involved now at www.cancer.ie” Also at the launch were Minister for Health Simon Harris, Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society Averil Power, RTE’s Aengus Mac Grianna, representatives from Boots Ireland and hundreds of Daffodil Day volunteers, including representatives from Waterford.

Speaking at the launch, Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society Averil Power

appealed to the public to support cancer patients in the community.

Averil said: “As the number of Irish people with cancer increases, record numbers are turning to the Irish Cancer Society for information, care and support. Only two per cent of our funding comes from the State. We are therefore hugely dependent on the generosity of the public to fund vital services used locally.

“Last year, the number of people using our Volunteer Driver Service to travel to chemotherapy appointments increased by fifteen per cent. A total of 239 journeys were covered for patients in Waterford. Our Night Nursing service provided 212 nights of care to terminally-ill patients locally in their own homes. None of this would be possible without strong support for Daffodil Day from individuals and communities across Ireland.”

Ms Power also thanked Boots Ireland for extending its support for the Irish Cancer Society’s work by becoming the official main sponsor of Daffodil Day 2018.

Bernadette Lavery, MD, Boots Ireland said: “Colleagues in Waterford are excited to join with Daffodil Day volunteers to fight back against cancer this March 23rd. We see the effect cancer has on the lives of patients and families in the communities we serve, and we are determined to make a difference. We have worked closely with the Irish Cancer Society for five years and are delighted to extend our support to their flagship fundraising day this year as official main sponsor.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Road Works Programme due to start in coming days WATERFORD Council’s Road Works Programme should be due to start sometime in the coming days, according to Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes.

He was speaking at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, in response to queries from Councillors about works needed on roads around the Comeragh District.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he was hopeful that the Comeragh area would “get a sizable amount” from the pot of funding.

He sought works on the R678 Mountain Road (main road from Clonmel to Rathgormack) and the R680 “which hugs the constituency boundary between Waterford and Tipperary.

“In better times we had more money and sections of those roads were done every year,” he said.

“I would like to see sections of the R680 being done. It is a busy road out of Clonmel into County Waterford,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.

“The R678 is also used a lot.

It is the High Road which is used when the road is flooded from Clonmel to Dungarvan, or through the Nire Valley during

diversionary times.”

Cllr. O’Ryan said he was hopeful that 2018 would be the year when the Council improves the footpaths around the constituency, and asked the engineers to also keep on top of potholes.

He said the roads are beginning to deteriorate due to frost and rain and praised the Council staff for ‘keeping the show going’ at this time of year.

Cllr. Ray Murphy said road lining which was carried out at Pouldrew, where the addition of a yellow broken line along the hard shoulder, “was of significant benefit to motorists, particularly at night on the R680, because the road runs parallel to the river from Kilmeaden to Carrick-onSuir.

He said he was hopeful that the Council could do something in 2018 to have the rest of the road re-lined as far as the outskirts of Carrick-on-Suir.

Cllr. Murphy said lines on Main Street, Kilmacthomas, need to be repainted, particularly the yellow junction box outside the fire station.

He also wanted the Council to investigate whether the current road layout in Kilmacthomas is suitable for both motorists and

cyclists using the Greenway, as there is increased activity from cyclists.

“Is there any chance of cycle lanes in the town and more signage indicating the access points to the Greenway?” Cllr. Murphy asked.

He welcomed the re-lining of the car park at Rainbow Hall and the removal of the unsightly barriers.

“I’m delighted to see the car park can now accommodate almost 50 cars and two buses in an orderly fashion, along with two disabled car parking spaces,” he said.

Cllr. Murphy welcomed a recent announcement of an additional €572,000 for local road maintenance.

“I hope a substantial amount of it comes to the Comeragh area because we are such a rural area and have so many roads to maintain,” Cllr. Murphy said.

Cllr. Liam Brazil thanked the Council for work carried out at junctions at Carrigahilla and Ballynageeragh on the Coast Road.

“The work is a brilliant job,” Cllr. Brazil said.

He asked that when the budgets are being drawn up for Roads

Councillors seek bi-monthly report on Economic Development MEMBERS of Comeragh Municipal District Council have sought a bi-monthly report on Economic Development to keep them updated on projects such as the Greenway and the Munster Vales.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan sought the report “on a more consistent manner on the agenda, because a lot of things tie-in with Economic Development”.

“We are missing out by not having up-to-date figures,” Cllr. O’Ryan told the recent meeting of the Comeragh Council.

Concurring, Cllr. Declan Clune said he wanted to highlight an event under Economic Development - a proposed festival in Portlaw titled the ‘All Together Now’ festival.

“It is taking place during the August Bank Holiday Weekend and will be a huge economic driver for Portlaw, as well as for the city and county,” Cllr. Clune said.

“There will probably be knock-on effects before

and after the event as some people may use the Greenway, or go sightseeing, etc. I fully welcome that festival. It is going to be a huge addition to Portlaw and will potentially bring 10,000 people to the area,” Cllr. Clune said.

“Stuff like this is important for the area, so I agree 100 percent that we should have Economic Development on the agenda, even if it is every two months, it would be welcome,” he added.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said he would talk to the Economic Development Director and ask him to provide a report every two months.

Mr. Galvin said that for some issues, the Council has a Tourism Officer for things like the promotion of the Munster Vales, the Greenway and the other walking and cycling tours around the county.

He suggested that the Tourism Officer be invited to attend the Council meeting every two months or so to also give Councillors an update and give them a feel for what’s going on around the county.

that more funding is given to improving sightlines at junctions merging onto the regional roads.

Cllr. Brazil pointed out that all the work done over the past two years in digging culverts and laying bigger drains and pipes has “eased the pressure off the roads”.

“I’ve no doubt that as much rain fell this year as in other years, but the fact that larger pipes and culverts were laid and the dykes were cleaned, is helping to take the water off the roads. That work is something that should continue because it is so important to keep the water off the roads,” Cllr. Brazil added.

Mr. Hynes noted all the requests from Councillors and said the Road Works Programme should be ready to be implemented in early February.

“We will divide up what allocation we have and prioritise it into various roads, footpaths, lining and safety schemes as best we can” Mr. Hynes said.

He said Councillors will be able to have an input into the Road Works Programme at a workshop which is due to be held to prioritise the works and meet as many demands as they can within the budget.

Road in Kilmac’ to be reopened as ‘local access’ or one-way system WATERFORD Council is looking at reopening a closed road in Kilmacthomas as ‘local access’ or a one-way system.

Cllr. Liam Brazil noted that the road was closed last November following heavy rain which collapsed the ditch.

He sought an update on the road at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council on when the road would be reopened.

District Engineer, Maria Goff said she would liaise with a colleague, but indicated the road would either be reopened as ‘local access’ or as a one way system.

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Traffic calming plea for Cappoquin dismissed

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has no plans to install traffic calming measures in Cappoquin following a speed survey conducted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Cllr. John Pratt sought an update on the proposed measures at February’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. He was disappointed when senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes replied that the survey satisfied the council that “no excessive speeding” persisted on the street in question. Consequently the council would be taking no action.

Mr. Hynes said the real issue revolved around “people crossing the road on the

Lismore side of the corner opposite the chemists”, but there was “no possibility of narrowing the road” there. Neither could an additional pedestrian crossing be added due to inadequate sight lines so close to a bend.

Cllr. Pratt said there was a “serious issue” involved, with even cars pulling out facing “lethal” danger.

The engineer said he accepted there was “an issue crossing the road” but that the council had already responded with a pedestrian crossing further down the street. If, as Cllr. Pratt then intimated, people are reluctant to use it, he felt there was little more the council could do,“given the geography of the road” and the already stated absence of speed-

ing.

Cllr. Declan Doocey said he was “shocked” that traffic calming was not being considered.

He said the municipal district authority had “unanimously approved” warning lights for the location and that the council had “a responsibility to the community there to make the road safer.”

Cllr. Doocey appealed to the council to reconsider and furthermore to request the TII “to come here before us. “If you can’t make a case to them I’ll have a fair attempt at it!, he assured.

Mr. Hynes retained his stance, adding that TII would not fund the warning lights given the speed survey conclusions.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Spectacular image of the Samson wreck in Ardmore photographed from the air by John Bermingham showing a different angle. Generally the Samson wreck can only be seen from the cliff walk so this photograph gives a totally new perspective before the sea will take its toll and it may gradually disintegrate this iconic structure.

Focus Ireland Waterford warns over rental and housing pressures locally

Coming in from the cold

By Mandy Tompkins ALTHOUGH not normally garden visitors, during the cold Winter months small flocks of Siskins and Goldfinch may exchange the frozen countryside for the relative warmth of the sheltered suburban garden.

FOCUS IRELAND CALLS FOR URGENT GOVERNMENT ACTION AS DAFT REPORT FINDS RENTS SOAR THE soaring cost of rent as seen in the latest Daft.ie report coupled with a shortage of supply in Waterford City and County is a major concern for local Focus Ireland Manager David Niblock.

In Waterford City, the increase in rents was 12.1% during the year to December 2017, up to an average of €835. A one bedroom apartment in Waterford City now costs an average of €626 per month, up over 13% in a year.

There were 3,143 properties available to rent nationwide on February 1. This is the lowest number ever recorded for this time of year since the series started in 2006.

Focus Ireland has called for more urgent Government action to tackle rocketing rents as the new Daft report shows rents have shot up to a new all-time record of €1,227 per month nationally, the seventh quarter in a row a new all-time high has been set.

The charity warned that the range of Government measures designed to address the rental crisis has had very limited impact so far.

Waterford Focus Ireland Manager David Niblock said: “The DAFT report clearly show that actions the Government has taken – such as Rent Pressure Zones – have not been implemented effectively.

Average rentof €704 in Waterford City for a two bed property apartment tells its own story. While the Rent Pressure Zones have helped curtail rent increases for some sitting tenants there are so many loopholes in the legislation it is still far too easy for landlords to ignore.”

“We have a truly dysfunctional housing system and while we recognise that Government has taken a number of measures, the evidence is clear that these still fall far short of what is needed. These massive rent increases are like a fever that needs to be controlled if we are not to see thousands of families, including those on decent wages, forced out of their homes. Rent Pressure Zones are failing not because they are a bad idea, but because of the failure of effective implementation.”

Mr Niblock explained: “There is no monitoring to check if landlords are abiding by the 4% rent increase cap when one tenant leaves and a new tenant signs a new lease. It seems these rules are being widely ignored. There is nothing to stop landlords claiming that they will sell up and evict their tenants in order to push rents up.”

Focus Ireland has called for effective monitoring and penalties to be put in place for any landlords that are caught breaking the rent cap in a rent pressure zone.The majority of landlords are decent and want to abide by the laws, but must be very frustrating for them to see other landlords break the rules with impunity.

Of the five categories of property in Waterford City, from one through to five bed homes, not one property type has seen a drop in rental costs in the last year.

Those who live in the county environs have also endured percentage rises in rental costs; a one bedroom apartment outside of the city now costs more than €523, up 9.4% in a year.

From their lowest point, rents have risen by between 30% and 40% in much of Munster. Across Munster there are 20% fewer homes available to rent compared to this time last year. Furthermore, room costs across Munster rose by almost 10% on average during 2017.

Mr Niblock said: “Our frontline staff here in Waterford City and County are still dealing with people who have become homeless from the rental sector as rents have been hiked up and they can't afford them. There needs to be a much wider range of Government actions taken to keep protecting tenants and keep them in their homes."

Focus Ireland also said that is not helpful that the full review of Rebuilding Ireland – which was meant to be concluded in September – is not to be published. There have been a wide range of announcements and plan, but there is now no single document which sets out what is to be delivered and when it will be delivered.

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The Siskin is a small yellow-green member of the Finch family with two distinct yellow wing bands. Only the male has a black crown and chin spot, whilst the female is the more heavily streaked. Siskins are often mistaken for Greenfinch, but the Siskin is smaller and slimmer, with a distinctive fork in their tail.

Siskins live in small flocks, and are very active, feeding on the seeds of Pine, Alder and Birch as well as insects during the breeding season. They will come to peanut feeders in the colder weather, as they move to more sheltered areas during the Winter.

In Spring they return to the Woodlands, and particularly Conifer forests, where on the ends of horizontal branches, hidden beneath the tips of twigs high in the trees, they build nests of dead twigs, especially those covered with lichens, together with roots, moss, sprigs of heather and lined with grass, feathers or wool. The female lays two clutches four or five pale greenish-blue eggs streaked with reddish brown, the first in late April or early May and the second in June. continued next week . . .

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Pro-Life ‘greatly encouraged’ by poll figures A L L RU G S 20% OFF

LAST weekend, the Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty,T.D., sounded a note of alarm that her colleagues were not doing enough to “SELL” the abortion message in regard to the anticipated Constitutional Referendum on the Eighth Amendment.

The support for the retention of the 8th and the protection of unborn children, is growing as the enormity of the proposal to abolish the Constitutional guarantee of the right to life becomes all too obvious.

It is clear now that as people acquaint themselves of the facts, the proposal to abolish the 8th, and the future of Article 40.3.3 guaranteeing the equal right to life of the mother and her unborn child, is becoming more and more uncertain.

As people realise the extreme nature of what is envisaged and the horrendous proposal to allow a ‘free for all’ abortion policy up to twelve weeks, or the first three months of the new baby’s life, many are choosing the right to life policy and will vote to ‘Retain the Eighth’.

Many people who had held a neutral view on the so-called ‘limited abortion’ proposal and might have been persuaded to support abolition, now know that the young life to be destroyed is a living baby at its most vulnerable.

The point was made recently by Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick that the introduction of a liberal regime of abortion in Ireland that allows abortion in some cases, not just up to 12 weeks, but also right up to the point of birth, is a pivotal moment for our society and how we cherish life in this country.

In Britain, where abortion was introduced with the conviction that it would only be in exceptional

cases, today one in five pregnancies ends in abortion.

It is important in this debate, which is really only seriously getting under way now, is that people not switch off from hearing the arguments.

The stakes are too high in relation to the preservation of human life, not just in the first twelve weeks of gestation, but for the duration of the pregnancy and beyond. This must be preserved and for the Ireland of today and for the future, it is essential that the Constitutional protection for the Irish citizens yet to be born, be retained and jealously guarded.

People in many jurisdictions across the world envy the far-sighted actions of those committed people of 1983 and a wise electorate who provided cast-iron guarantees for the future of Irish babies.

Ultimately, the coming vote will decide what kind of Ireland we have for the future and what we will hand on to the next generations. The protections which are guaranteed by the 8th Amendment and which are sought to be removed by people who do not have the best interests of Ireland and its people, women, men and children, at heart, must be sustained.

The retention of Article 40.3.3 is achievable and necessary for the good of our society and the Pro-Life movement, is working to give the electorate accurate and factual information to help them make up their minds.

Please acquaint yourself of the possible outcome for Ireland’s yet unborn and vote to retain the 8th and encourage family and friends to do likewise.

(Issued by the Dungarvan Pro-Life Group)

‘Surprised’ Cllr. O’Donnell seeks colleagues’ views on 8th Amendment Referendum

By Christy Parker

CLLR. Séamus O’Donnell sought and received to a limited extent, his colleagues’ views on the Eight Amendment during February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

The Independent Councillor said he had been “kind of surprised to see Micheál Martin jumping the gun” on the issue by supporting the Repeal.

There was an even more surprise amongst the attendance at the Councillor’s request, not least

because he raised it under Economic Development discussion! Cathaoirelach Cllr. Tom Cronin (FF) was unable to see the connection and deferred the issue to the nether end under Any Other Business.

When Cllr. O’Donnell posed the question again, Cllr. Cronin reminded that Councillors had every right to retain their privacy on the matter.

Cllr. John Pratt (Lab) said he favoured repealing the amendment but was “a bit dubious about the 12-week period” as had been recommended by the

Oireachtas committee. Cllr. James Tobin said he was “pro-life” and opposed to repealing the legislation.

Cllr.Tobin added that it was “a matter for every individual over 18” and “what Micheál Martin or any individual does in the voting booth is their own business.”

Cllrs. Pat Nugent (FG) and Declan Doocey (FG) remained silent, Cllr. Siobhán Whelan (SF) had shortly left the meeting and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan (FG) was absent on the day. Cllr.

O’Donnell didn’t state his own stance on the issue.

Councillor wants planning personnel increased to deal with upsurge

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor James Tobin wants to see planning staff numbers increased so that local authorities can meet the upsurge in planning applications.

The councillor told February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that failure to provide sufficient personnel may compromise efforts to resolve the country’s housing crisis.

The Councillor asked senior planning officer Jim O’Mahony whether Waterford Council had enough staff to meet the current, consistent upturn in submissions.

“I believe they are scarce”, he noted Mr. O’Mahony said planning applications had risen year on year since 2014 with an 8% increase in 2017 over the previous year. He expected the trend to continue and “with bigger and more difficult applications” such

as “housing estates and more commercial developments.” Mr. O’Mahony agreed that staffing levels needed boosting, adding “if you can anything for us through the Department (of Planning, Housing and Local Government), I’d be very happy!”

Cllr Tobin observed, “there is a lot of talk about solving homelessness and so on but if planning is delayed through lack of staff, then where are we going?!”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Sr. Colette Hickey’s 100th Birthday SISTER Colette was born Bridget Theresa Hickey, second daughter of John and Bridget Hickey, Barracree, Ballinamult, in the Parish of Kilbrien on the 31st January, 1918. She had three sisters Annie Harrington, (Barracree, Ballinamult), Mary (Sr. Roch) and Kathy Crotty, (Scart, Ballinamult), all now deceased.

She attended Kilbrien School and also Modeligo NS for a few years when she came to stay with her uncle and aunt Mike and Minnie Looby, in Farnane.

Bridget entered the Good Shepherd order at the tender age of 17 and was given the name Colette. Her sister Mary also joined the same order a few years later and was named Roch.

Sr. Colette was based in Sunday’s Well in Cork where she worked in the bakery turning out beautiful bread and cakes which were much enjoyed by the community and many visitors that graced the convent.

The Good Shepherd was an enclosed order until 1966 when they both visited home for the first time.

They enjoyed many a holiday with their sisters, nieces amd nephews in Waterford and Cork over the years.

In 1972 she founded Edel House a night shelter for homeless women and children situated at 14 Dyke Parade. There she provided safety, food and a bed for the night. She was fondly know as Mother Theresa of Cork. In 1993, Sr Colette Hickey was awarded First Cork Person of the Year.

In 1993 the Good Shepherd Convent in Sunday’s Well was

sold and community and residents moved to Montenotte where individual houses were built.

On Saturday, 3rd February, last, Sr. Colette celebrated her 100th birthday with community, family and friends with concelebrated Mass and afterwards a beautiful meal in the Montenotte Hotel, completing the evening with music, song and dance. Some of the songs she enjoyed and joined in with on the day included “The Little Village School Room of Kilbrien”, “Dungarvan My Home Town” and “Gentle Annie”.

Despite living in Cork for over 80 years, Sr. Colette is still a proud Waterford woman who enjoys the days the Deise boys overcome the Rebels on the hurling pitch.

Having an extended family of about 60 from her eldest niece right down to the youngest six month old great grand niece, Sr. Colette keeps in regular contact and up-to-date with all, always knowing what stage in life each one is at.

It was a very proud and special day to be able to share her 100th Birthday celebrations.

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Councillor queries ten month gap in appointing contractor to fix ‘firetrap’ homes A COUNCILLOR has queried why there was a ten month gap between the publishing of a tender and the awarding of the tender to a contractor to deal with fire safety issues in five Council houses.

The tender is for remedial works to five Council houses at Ceol na Mara housing estate, Kill, to bring them up to fire safety standards.

Previously, houses in the estate were found to be in breach of fire safety regulations when the Council and housing agency, Respond, bought some of the houses several years ago.

Ceol na Mara consists of 54 semi-detached homes which were built by Cork-based

developer Bowen Construction in 2008, but the firm went into liquidation in 2011.

The ‘firetrap’ homes are considered a hangover from the Celtic Tiger era.

The Council bought five of the homes, Respond bought 19 and the rest are privately owned.

There were a number of issues found including plasterboard not properly jointed reducing integrity of attic party wall between separate dwellings; cavity barriers not fixed properly or loosely fitted causing sagging and gaps; cavity closers missing on top of external walls; and fire stop missing at top of party wall between the cavity closer and roof felt.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune said the problem with the houses has been dragging on for several years now and noted there was a ten month gap between when the tender for the works was published and the appointing of a contractor for the tender.

Sinead Breathnach, Administrative Officer, Housing Section, said she didn’t have an answer as to why it took ten months from the tender announcement to the awarding of the tender, but gave a commitment she would investigate and report back to Cllr.

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Council to provide Portlaw school with sand Some pupils and parents injured after slip and fall in icy weather SAND is to be provided by Waterford Council to the National School in Portlaw to deal with ice and frost on paths and steps after a number of pupils and parents slipped recently and injured themselves.

Cllr. Declan Clune said that during a recent severe wintery spell a number of pupils and parents slipped and injured themselves due to black ice on the paths at the school.

He asked the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council if the Council could provide a couple of bags of sand so the school authorities can grit the paths and steps in and around the school.

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Project Ireland 2040 – a change in Government ary attitude to South-East?

AS details of Project Ireland were announced on Friday last, the Green Party’s Waterford branch say they are broadly positive with the plan.

Chairperson of the Waterford Greens, Marc O Cathasaigh said that while the plan is lacking in some areas and he would prefer to see more comprehensive commitments in, for example, tackling the pressing issue of climate change, the overall thrust of the plan is quite positive in terms of the Southeast and Waterford.

“I’m pleased with the regional focus in the National Planning Framework, and to see Waterford identified as one of the five key cities where strategic development is being prioritised. There’s no doubt we are an area that is in need of investment and planning to see us into the future. Let’s hope this plan lives up to the amibitious targets it has set.”

Speaking ahead of further planned Oireachtas debate on the Technological Universities Bill coming up later this week, Waterford’s Green Party Senator Grace O’Sullivan said she welcomes aspects of the plan, including the announcement that there will be a Technological University for the Southeast.

“Certainly, in theory, a university for the Southeast is good news and I want to welcome it.

But I’m a little guarded and anxious that this should not be a university in name only. I would like assurances that it would be innovative and educationally broad enough in scope to meet the demands of the future, and would adequately cater for study in the humanities and other areas. We don’t need a re-branding of the facility we already have.We need major investment and planning to go into developing an educational centre of excellence, that is on a par with established universities nationally and internationally.”

With Waterford earmarked as a key priority area, Senator O’Sullivan says Project Ireland 2040 may indicate a shift in Government thinking on the region.

“We have been on the backfoot for some time now and I am hoping that these long term commitments herald a change in how the Government views the Southeast. I will be fighting to ensure it’s more than just a document. We need to see action.

There are real commitments here. They’re there on paper now. Let’s hope the follow through is there and we see change on the ground and improvements to the quality of life for people in Waterford and the Southeast.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Fine imposed on man for ranting at passers-by A DUNGARVAN man who was making a nuisance of himself by going on a ‘general rant’ at passers-by was fined in court last week for a public order offence.

James Keenan (30) with an address at 9 Convent Lodge, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on 18th June, 2017.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were called to Grattan Square on the date in question

because there was a male abusing passers-by.

When Gardaí arrived they observed the accused shouting and roaring abuse in the direction of members of the public.

The accused was arrested for his own safety and held at the Garda Station until he was sober.

A fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the offence was never paid.

Insp. Sheahan said the accused’s public outburst was a general rant not directed at anyone specifically.

He said the accused was a

general nuisance to passers-by.

The accused has 16 previous convictions, which includes some for public order offences.

Defence solicitor Gillian Mahony said her client has had difficulty with alcohol over the years.

She said the accused is married with three children and his wife is pregnant and due to give birth.

“My client is very sorry for the trouble he caused and is trying to change his ways,” Ms. Mahony said.

She said the accused has €100 in court for the poor box.

Van driver fined for ‘discourteous driving’ A VAN driver who pulled out onto the main road causing other traffic to brake was fined in court last week.

William Crowley (57) with an address at 16 Old Cork Road, Midleton, Cork, pleaded guilty to driving without reasonable consideration for other road users, contrary to Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act, at Kilclogher, Dungarvan, on 9th February, 2017.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that a Garda patrol was travelling along the N72 past the Welcome Inn at 4.50 p.m.

They observed a van coming from the road on the left at the staggered junction, which came out of the left side without stop-

ping, causing the vehicle in front of the Garda car to brake suddenly.

Gardaí stopped and spoke with the accused who was driving the van and a fixed charge penalty notice was issued for an offence under Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act, but the fine was never paid.

A defence solicitor said the accused had looked right and estimated the traffic to be 50 to 60 metres back and he pulled out of the junction into a lay-by / hard shoulder section of the road intending to merge with the traffic.

The solicitor said his client acknowledges it was “discourteous driving” because it caused the other vehicle to brake. He said there was no danger of a col-

lision.

The solicitor said the accused sells food products in the East Cork / West Waterford area.

Judge Finn noted that a vehicle was forced to brake because of the accused’s actions, which in turn meant the Garda patrol vehicle very likely had to take corrective action also.

Judge Finn said the rules of the road are clear - vehicles have to give way to approaching traffic when emerging from junctions and allow for sufficient time to emerge from the junction and not cause the other traffic to take corrective action.

The accused has no previous convictions.

Judge Finn handed down a fine of €200. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

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However, Judge Finn said the accused has been bothersome to the public in general, the Gardaí and the court service.

“He had to be arrested for his own safety. He then had to be detained until he was sober, creating a custody record at the Garda Station. When he is released, he receives a fixed charge penalty notice to deal with the issue, which he ignores, resulting in a summons issuing to bring him here to court,” Judge Finn said.

He handed down a €150 fine for the public order offence.

Kilmac’ man sent forward for trial A KILMACTHOMAS man was sent forward for trial last week to the Circuit Court in Waterford.

Michael Lanigan (42) with an address at Donscott Cottage View, Kilmacthomas, is accused of alleged possession of cannabis with an estimated street value of €14,033 at his address on 8th September, 2016.

The accused faces three charges - alleged possession of the cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act; alleged possession for sale and / or supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act; and alleged possession of a quantity of drugs with a value greater than €10,000, contrary to Section 15(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act. The accused also faces a charge of allegedly having approximately 7.623 kilograms of fine cut tobacco products for sale without tax stamps, in a prosecution brought by the Revenue Commissioners, at the same location and date.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn noted that the Book of Evidence was served on the accused and he made an order sending the accused forward for trial to the present sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, on 20th February, 2018.

Judge Finn warned the accused that he has 14 days to inform the prosecution of any witnesses he intends calling to the trial. Failure to do so and those witnesses won’t be entitled to give evidence at the trial.

The accused indicated he understood.

Solicitor Niall King represented the accused.

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Road traffic prosecutions A MOTORIST was fined in court last week for not having tax on his vehicle.

Henry Crean (28) with an address at 8 Pairc an Aonaigh, Kilmacthomas, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after Gardaí observed his vehicle without a current tax disc at the Causeway, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 3rd March, 2017.

Judge Terence Finn was told that the tax had expired in December, 2016.

The accused, who did not appear in court, has no previous convictions.

A CLONMEL driver was fined in court last week for failing to produce his NCT. Stephen Condon (28) with an address at 4 Glenconnor, Clonmel, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after he failed to produce his NCT when requested by Gardaí at Strandside North, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 30th July, 2017.

Judge Terence Finn was told that the NCT had expired in April, 2017.

The vehicle has now since passed its NCT. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client had purchased earlier in the year, but it had failed its first NCT test.

“He brought it to the NCT again and it failed the second time on emissions. The situation has been rectified now,” Mr. Lavan said.

A CORK driver who was found using a vehicle without an NCT was fined in court last week.

Anthony Dineen (25) with an address at 31 Quaker Road, Cork, was fined €500 for using a vehicle without an NCT at Killongford, Dungarvan, on 21st June, 2017.

He was also fined €150 for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí observed that his vehicle did not have a current tax disc displayed.

Garda Margaret Clifford told Judge Terence Finn that the tax had expired in June, 2016 and there was no NCT disc on the vehicle.

She said the vehicle was seized and later destroyed.

The accused, who did not appear in court, has 11 previous convictions, including some for road traffic offences.

Garda Clifford said the accused told her at the time that he ‘buys and sells cars’.

Judge Finn said the accused should be fully aware of his responsibilities regarding vehicles on the public road and imposed the fines on the accused.

Bench warrant issued A RING driver who failed to attend court last week had a bench warrant issued for his arrest.

William Mulcahy (31) with an address at 3 Coast Guard Cottages, Helvick Head, Ring, is accused of driving with no licence, failing to produce licence at the roadside and at a Garda Station within ten days and an alleged speeding offence on the N25 at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 2nd June, 2017.

There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from court and Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

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Motorist travelling at Council to investigate more 165 km/h convicted permanent power source for Portlaw’s Christmas lights of careless driving A MECHANIC with the National Car Testing Service was convicted of careless driving last week after he was detected driving at 165 km/h on a National Primary Road.

Martin Walsh (26) with an address at Barnakill, Kilrossanty, County Waterford, pleaded not guilty to a charge of dangerous driving, contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act on the N25 at Ahanaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 2nd November, 2017.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Garda Mannix told Judge Terence Finn that he was operating a speed check at around 10.17 p.m. on the date in question when he detected a motor vehicle coming from the Waterford direction, which was driven by the accused and travelling at 165 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

Garda Mannix said road conditions were damp at the time.

He stopped the accused and cautioned him, and showed him the speed recorded.

“He immediately apologised for his speed,” Garda Mannix said, adding the accused did not give any explanation for his speed.

Garda Mannix said the accused slowed down after he spotted the Garda vehicle.

The accused was arrested and taken to Tramore Garda Station where he was charged with dangerous driving.

Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client admits the facts, but is contesting the actual charge of dangerous driving.

Mr. Gordon said the road is a long straight stretch of road which dips at one point and then goes uphill.

He said his client was forthcoming when stopped by the Gardaí.

Mr. Gordon said his client slowed down when he saw the Garda car - “he knew he was in trouble”. He said his clients driving documents were in order and the vehicle, a Skoda Octavia VRS was in good mechanical order.

Mr. Gordon said the road is wide with a hard shoulder on each side and steep embankments, not many entrances, with channelled junctions at the location, which Garda Mannix agreed with.

Mr. Gordon also noted that his client was not issued a fixed charge penalty notice for speeding and neither was he summonsed to court for a speeding offence.

Garda Mannix said the accused’s speed was grossly in excess of the speed limit for national primary routes (100 km/h).

“His speed was 65 km/h over the 100 km/h speed limit, which is dangerous driving in my opin-

ion,” Garda Mannix said.

Mr. Gordon referred to case law in relation to the definition of ‘dangerous driving’, which is driving in a manner which a prudent person would recognise as involving an unjustifiable risk of harm to the public.

Mr. Gordon said that while the accused accepts he was speeding and grossly in excess of the speed limit, the other elements to warrant a dangerous driving charge are not there.

“There was no other traffic discommoded. There was nothing else untoward that happened other than the speed my client was driving at,” Mr. Gordon said.

He said the matter could have been dealt with by a summons for speeding, pointing out that there is nothing in the legislation which states that a speeding charge should be abandoned and a dangerous driving charge preferred once a vehicle goes over 100 km/h.

“There is nothing in legislation to that effect,” Mr. Gordon said.

“My client accepts he was wrong and is not trying to brazen it out. As a mark of contrition he is prepared to make a donation to a road safety charity,” Mr. Gordon said.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told the court that speed limits on roads are the maximum that a vehicle can travel at.

He said the accused travelling at such a speed could not have known if something could have happened further down the road, such as a tyre blow-out or an animal run onto the road.

“It could have been catastrophic if the accused had not been stopped by Garda Mannix,” Insp. Sheahan said.

He said he would have misgivings about some sanction not being imposed on the accused, considering the seriousness of the speed.

Judge Finn concurred with the Inspector that speed limits set are for a maximum speed.

He said the court could not speculate what may have occurred further down the road, but had to deal with the evidence presented.

Judge Finn noted the accused lives in the area and may be familiar with the road, but he can’t presume what’s around the corner.

He said motorists should drive within their own sightlines because they cannot presume what is over the hill or around the corner.

Giving evidence,Walsh said he owned the Skoda Octavia two to three weeks before he was stopped.

He said he had “perfect control of the car” on the night in question. When he spotted the

Garda car, he slowed down.

The accused said he has been driving for ten years and has never been in trouble before.

He said he has never travelled at that speed before and is deeply apologetic.

“I understand myself, it was a ridiculous speed,” the accused admitted.

Answering questions from Insp. Sheahan, the accused said he owned a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 GTI before the Skoda Octavia.

Insp. Sheahan noted: “Another high powered car”.

The accused said he knew he was breaking the speed limit on the night in question.

“I didn’t know I was going as fast as I was,” he said.

Insp. Sheahan asked if the accused had maintained the speed coming from Waterford.

The accused replied he hadn’t.

“I was in a line of cars and I overtook. I had a clear road in front of me,” the accused replied.

Insp. Sheahan said that a mechanic by profession, the accused should have been aware of the capabilities of the vehicle and the speed he was driving at.

The accused acknowledged he should have been aware.

“I accept the speed was ridiculous. I hold my hands up and say that,” the accused said.

Mr. Gordon said his client, a qualified mechanic, works for the NCT centre in Waterford.

He again asked the court to consider allowing his client to make a donation to a road safety fund as an act of contrition.

However, Judge Finn said the court is precluded from doing that.

Judge Finn said the driver of a vehicle is obliged to observe traffic signs and prudence on the road.

“What would have happened if another vehicle emerged from a junction or a deer ran onto the road? It would have been difficult for the accused to stop,” Judge Finn said, adding that a motorist cannot presume what’s around the corner and must be capable of bringing a vehicle to a stop safely, should something unexpected happen.

However, Judge Finn said it was within the court’s power to reduce the charge to careless driving (Section 52 of Road Traffic Act), as not all the elements were present to convict under the dangerous driving charge.

Insp. Sheahan said the accused has one previous conviction dating back to 2010, in relation to using a vehicle without an NCT. Judge Finn imposed a fine of €500 on the accused under the careless driving charge, allowing him four months to pay the fine.

Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

WATERFORD Council is to investigate a power source for Christmas lights in Portlaw.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune thanked the Council for their support last Christmas in the provision of lights for the town.

However, he said the town

is looking for a power source for the lights next Christmas.

“Would it be possible to organise some connection from the library, or somewhere like that?” he queried.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said he would investigate a power source for the Portlaw Christmas lights.

“It may be a question of installing a ‘mini-pillar’,” he said.

However, he said he was doubtful an extension cable could be ran from the library to the lights, as something more safe and permanent would be required under regulations, but he assured he would examine the issue.

O’Ryan wants Comeragh Council to mark 100th Anniversary of First Dáil meeting A COUNCILLOR has requested that the Comeragh Municipal District Council make plans for January, 2019, to honour the 100th Anniversary of the meeting of the First Dáil.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan noted at last January’s meeting of the District Council that it was 99 years ago when the First Dáil met in The Mansion House, Dublin, (21st January, 1919) to proclaim the Irish Declaration of Independence, the message to the Free Nations of the World, the Dáil Constitution and the Democratic Programme.

“I am conscious that this time next year it will be 100 years since that historic moment.There is a lot of history around it, and we had a brilliant 2016 marking the 1916 Centenary,” Cllr.

O’Ryan said.

He pointed out that the former Council offices building ‘Arus Brugha’ is named after Cathal Brugha, who was elected as a Sinn Féin MP for the County Waterford constituency

in the 1918 General Election and held the position of President of Dáil Éireann (January to April 1919), Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann (21st to 22nd January, 1919), as well as Minister for Defence (1919-1921).

Cllr. O’Ryan said the January, 2019 meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council will be very close to the 100th Anniversary of the First Dáil meeting.

“Could we plan to do something around that time? Could we have the agenda as Gaeilge, or maybe read out the Declaration as it was read out at the First Dáíl?” he suggested.

“If we could do something during the Comeragh meeting perhaps replicate what was done on the day to a minute degree?

“There was no Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael at the time. It was based on the election results of 1918 when Cathal Brugha was elected for Waterford. The Comeragh area and the history we have here was very relevant

during the period 1913-1923. It is something we could prepare for - something to mark the occasion and acknowledge what happened 100 years ago - that we have our freedom today and that is why we are sitting here as Councillors and are privileged to do so,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power concurred with Cllr.

O’Ryan’s suggestion.

Cllr. Power said he recently attended events in the Comeragh area to unveil plaques to some historic events that occurred around the period.

“This is something that should be honoured,” Cllr. Power said.

Honor Dunphy, Meetings Administrator, said the Council’s Archivist is planning some commemorative events and she would bring the Councillor’s suggestions to her attention.

“I’ll talk to our Archivist and see what we can look at doing and come back to you afterwards,” Ms. Dunphy said.

OPW unlikely to throw a lifeline to private lands being flooded

By Christy Parker The OPW would be unlikely to fund measures aimed at combatting coastal erosion if the land in question was privately owned, senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes told Cllr. Siobhán Whelan at February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

Cllr. Whelan had inquired whether the council had any long-term strategy to address coastal erosion.The engineer acknowledged it was a serious problem but one with “very little funding” being provided to counteract it.

Mr. Hynes proceeded however that the OPW

tended to deal with the issue on a case by case basis and if erosion was “threatening to flood villages”, for example, would intercede with funding.

Cllr.Whelan said her inquiry in this instance was conscious more of private lands. “Then I would think they’d be reluctant to fund it, especially if the cost involved in protecting it was greater than the value of the land”, he elaborated.

Cllr. Whelan had erosion of a different sort in mind when she also asked if the installation of a disability bus stop close to the council’s offices at Davitt’s Quay would mean the removal of part of the footpath.The Engineer assured her that it would more likely add to it instead!

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GSK Ireland opens applications for Engineering Apprentices in Further Education Cork, Dungarvan and Sligo PROGRAMME OFFERS FOUR YEARS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, FULLY FUNDED STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AND COMPETITIVE SALARY GSK, one of the world’s leading researchbased pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, this week announced that it is recruiting Engineering Apprentices in each of its three manufacturing facilities in Ireland.

The GSK Apprenticeship Programme offers four years of on-the-job training at GSK, fully funded study towards nationally recognised qualifications, a competitive salary and access to the company’s benefit scheme.

The available apprenticeships are as follows: GSK Cork has two positions available – a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting (MAMF) Apprentice and an Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice GSK Dungarvan is looking for an Electrical Apprentice GSK Sligo is recruiting for a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting (MAMF) Apprentice

Accounting Technician ACCOUNTING in Coláiste Chathail Naofa has always been delivered to a very high standard over many years.This can be seen in the number of students who achieve high results. Every year the Accounting Technicians Ireland, the examining body, put together a league table of results. Each year a student from Coláiste Chathail Naofa is placed in the top twenty. Last year it was Cathy Dunne’s turn. She was placed 18th overall after two years of study. Cathy also achieved Accounting Technician Student of The Year at the Coláiste Chathail Naofa Annual Awards Night.

This is given in recognition of the work and dedication put in by each student as well as how much they engaged with the course.

Cathy chose to study at CCN as it was local which made it more affordable. She also found that the teachers were very experienced, ‘it was easy to ask a question in class and I got a lot of one-on-one time from the teachers’.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Completing the course allowed Cathy to apply for many interviews, ‘I found one of the things employers were looking for at interview was to have a qualification and experience with SAGE Accounts which I got in 2nd year on the course. The course does a great job combining theory with the practical side of things’.

There is a current shortage of Accounting Technicians in Ireland, so it is a huge growth area with good job prospects.While it can be used as a stepping stone to further study it is a very useful qualification to have for running your own business or doing accounts for family members and other clients.

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Cathy is currently working part time as she is also working towards her CPA (Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland) exams to become a fully qualified accountant. Examples of other progression opportunities include those with The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and the BA in Accounting (Hons) in WIT The Accounting Technician course is a 2-year full time professional qualification. Four subjects are studied each year including Financial Accounting, Taxation, Management Accounting, Management, Law, MS Excel and SAGE Accounts & Payroll.

OPEN DAY We look forward to seeing you at our Open Day on 14th March from 11.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.You will have the chance to talk to the co-ordinators of all courses, view the facilities and pick up a prospectus. Contact us by email at ccn@wwetb.ie.

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

Jacinta Collins, Communications Director for GSK, said: “Engineers are critical to the success of GSK – they ensure we get from pioneering science in our laboratories to actually making innovative, high quality products on an industrial scale in our manufacturing facilities. But perhaps more importantly, without our engineers, we couldn’t ensure our patients and consumers all over the world continue to have access to our products. Our apprenticeship programme helps to ensure GSK continues to have topclass engineering capability as well as contributing to development and training in Ireland.”

Kevin Meehan, Head of Engineering at GSK Dungarvan, commented:“We keep pace with manufacturing technologies as they evolve and encouraging the next generation of engineers is a big part of this. Apprentices

are a crucial part of our workforce both now and for the future.That is why I am committed to ensuring they get the right level of responsibility, experience and support when they join GSK. We have had some fantastic apprentices come through our programme and I look forward to welcoming the next generation of talent.”

This recruitment its part of a wider GSK Apprentice Programme across its global manufacturing sites. Online applications are being accepted from now until 19th March, 2018, from candidates who have, or who are predicted to achieve a minimum of five Leaving Certificate subjects at either Ordinary (01–04) or Higher level (H1–H6), including Maths and English. Interested applicants can apply here: http://ie.gsk.com/ie/careers/apprenticeships/engineering-apprenticeship/

WLR continues to win the hearts and ears of Waterford listeners ON February 7th, 2018, the latest Joint National Listenership Research figures were published confirming Irish radio’s stronghold on the hearts & ears of Waterford audiences, with more than 60,000 people tuning into WLR every week, and 40,000 of those listening every day.

The station has recorded its best JNLR listenership book in almost five years, with significant growth recorded across the Monday-Friday prime time shows. The Big Breakfast Blaa is now in its third year on air with Mary O’Neill and Ollie Carroll every weekday morning from 7-10 a.m.Their brilliant humour, up-to-date news and sport content, expert and entertaining contributors and great prizes, have proven to be a big hit with people in Waterford.

This book is the first to record a 12 month period of WLR’s mid-morning show, Déise Today with Eamon Keane, which began in January 2017. The figures confirm what the Waterford audience has been telling us since the show first aired; that Eamon Keane is the perfect presenter to take over from late WLR Broadcaster Billy McCarthy, who died after a short illness in November 2016.

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The Lunchbox with Geoff Harris has also seen steady growth in the mid-day to 3.00 p.m. slot. Meanwhile, The Drive Home with Teresanne O’Reilly has recorded the highest ever figures for a drive time show on WLR, proving her great mix of music, up-to-theminute quick news and sports updates and down-to-earth personality are exactly what people in Waterford want to hear between 3–6 p.m. each weekday.

On receipt of the latest figures, WLR’s Programme Director, Michael Byrne, said; “Radio is as popular now as it was twenty years ago. 83% of all-adults still listen to radio every day.That’s the highest in Europe.WLR has had an extremely good book. The figures released are the rewards for all the hard work and commitment the staff has shown to WLR over the last difficult 18-months.

Listeners have no end of choice for how they tune in to radio and last week saw another option added to the pile with Amazon’s Echo range of smart speakers.

Despite the plethora of options available, Irish radio audiences are still extremely loyal to their favourite radio station with 3 million people listening to radio for an average of 247

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minutes a day.”

Here are 10 handy facts about WLR and radio in Ireland. #ChooseRadio 1. WLR now has 40,000 daily listeners.

2. WLR has 60,000 weekly listeners.

3. All 10 of the top 10 radio shows listened to in Waterford are on WLR. 4. Every 15 minutes, 10,000 people are listening to WLR. 5. 83% of people in Ireland listened to the radio yesterday.

6. On average, in excess of 4 hours is spent with WLR every day.

7. When it comes to any audio listening in Ireland, live radio rules with 87.6%.This compares to 8% of owned music and only 3.3% to Spotify.

8. Radio also dominates when compared with other media – 51% of all adults in Ireland used Social Media and just 40% read a national newspaper.

9. 364,000 people in Ireland listened to radio via either a radio station App or the Irish Radioplayer in the last seven days.

10. Irish radio’s strong on air performance is complemented across its digital platforms with over 9.2 million social connections.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Waterford in 1918 - A Centenary Commemoration AS part of an ongoing programme for the Decade of Commemorations, Waterford City and County Council are hosting a number of events to mark the centenary of 1918 and historic events that took place in Waterford.

1918 was a highly significant year in Waterford that saw the death of John Redmond (March 6th), a By-election that arose following his death (March 22nd) with continuing Redmondite support through the election of his son Captain William Redmond and a General Election in December 1918, the first general election to be held after the Representation of the People Act (February 6th) which tripled the electorate and allowed women over 30 to vote for the first time in a General Election.

In the General Election, Waterford was unique in that it was one of the few counties that returned a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party in the City with the re-election of Captain William Redmond while in the County the election was won in a landslide for Sinn Féin candidate Cathal Brugha. In essence, Waterford represented a microcosm of Ireland at that time in history in terms of the huge reduction but not complete expiration of support for the Irish Parliamentary Party and Home Rule and the huge rise in support for Sinn Féin and a new approach to gaining Irish independence.

To honour and remember John Redmond on the 100th anniversary of his death Waterford City and County Council will host the following events in the Large Room of City Hall.

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Munster Vales Tourism Initiative received commendation at Irish Planning Awards MUNSTER Vales is delighted to announce that it has received a commendation from the Irish Planning Institute, at its annual awards, awarded for the concept development and feasibility study of the area, developed by Tourism Development International.

The Planning Awards acknowledge the diverse range of plans and projects that have taken place in complex and dynamic planning environments.

Launched last October, Munster Vales is a new and vibrant tourism destination incorporating the Comeraghs, Knockmealdowns, Galtees, Ballyhouras and Nagles mountain ranges. It is a holiday experience where history and heritage blend seamlessly with modern Irish life in an unforgettable travel experience, offering visitors 1,100km of waymarked walking routes, 96 activities and

attractions, 9 historic heritage sites and an array of accommodation, festivals and locally produced, delicious food. Munster Vales is a joint inland tourism initiative supported by businesses, communities, individuals, groups, Tipperary County Council, Waterford City & County Council, Limerick City and County Council and Cork County Council, local development agencies and Failte Ireland. The destination aims to promote the unique tourism activities and attractions the region has to offer, linking the counties of Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Limerick and everything in between.

For more information and latest news log onto www.munstervales.com or follow Munster Vales on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Combined cardiac group ‘Have A Heart’ protest march

[Image reproduced courtesy of Four Courts Press]

9th March at 6.00 p.m. – Launch of a new book by Dr. Pat McCarthy, The Redmonds and Waterford – A Political Dynasty 1891-1952 10th March from 9.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. – Conference The Redmondite Tradition in Waterford.

Speakers include Professor Roy Foster, Dr. Pat McCarthy, Dr. Eugene Broderick, Dermot Meleady, Emmet O’Connor, Claire McGing and former Taoiseach, John Bruton. The

conference is free to attend but pre-booking is required.

To book a place at the conference please register on www.eventbrite.ie The Redmondite Tradition in Waterford or by e-mail to archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or telephone 0761-102144.

Find more information on commemorations for the Decade of Centenaries in Waterford at http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie /departments/cultureheritage/commemorations.htm

SINCERE thanks to all for making the effort to stand up for your rights on February 10th. As communicated at the march, the issue of a 2nd Cath Lab and 24/7 cardiac care is still as far away as ever! The announced extension of the mobile diagnostic lab and outside diagnostic referral has served the purpose of significantly improving the diagnostic waiting list. The issue now is that an additional 300 patients have joined the emergency waiting list which now extends beyond six months simply because there is only one full service Cath Lab in operation.

Despite the dangerous wait times and lack of access for hospital inpatients who have suffered a heart attack and cannot access the main lab within the clinical standard time of 24-48 hours Minister Harris appears uninterested in doing anything concrete

to deal with these patients who are deteriorating while they are forced to wait.

Minister Harris has been advised that a full service modular lab is available almost immediately for deployment at Waterford with all technical staff and for similar cost to the mobile diagnostic lab. At the proposed meeting Wednesday with South east Oireachtas members any failure to deliver that modular service immediately to the Waterford service will signal that (a) This is not about patient safety but rather is politically motivated (b) The South East will know with certainty that this Governments decision making is based absolutely on political influence with no regard to citizens rights or welfare (c) that this administration is subservient to its department senior civil servants and talk of courage and

equity are merely soundbytes (d) that the combined acute hospitals underfunding in the south east (30% vs other regions) is a clear statement of fact that our regional Oireachtas members can bring no influence to bear on decision making for this region and that we will continue to suffer discrimination simply because bullying always finds those that cannot stand up for themselves.

The present Dublin hospital Capital service plan has a proposed allocation of 1.6 billion euro to relocate 3 hospital systems in Dublin for 25% of the population – if our Oireachtas members cannot secure €1.5m to provide pro rata health service to 10% of the population here in deploying a full service modular Cath Lab then South East citizens need to consider strongly their choices in political representation at the next election.

Cartoon representations of John Redmond 1906 – 1916 THE WAHS Lecture Season for 2017 and 2018 continues on Friday 23rd February with a lecture titled ‘Cartoon representations of John Redmond 1906 – 1916’ by the historian and broadcaster Dr. Úna Ní Bhroiméil at 8.00 p.m. in the St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Waterford.

This special lecture, has been arranged to mark the centenary of the death of John Redmond, who was MP for Waterford and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, in March 1918. Many cartoons of Redmond were published in the Irish-American and British press in the decade before 1916, they give an insight into how Redmond’s political leadership and the campaign for Irish Home Rule which he led was

perceived, in both positive and a negative light.

In the lecture Dr. Ní Bhroiméil will demonstrate the links between Ireland, Britain and America in a transatlantic and transnational context in the person of John Redmond and through the medium of political cartoons. The cartoons illustrate Redmond’s centrality as a preeminent Irish figure at the beginning of the twentieth century. As the leader of the reunified Irish Parliamentary Party in 1900, John Redmond embodied the hope of the Irish people that a unified Party could complete Parnell’s mission of achieving Home Rule for Ireland.

Having visited America in 1886, 1895 and 1899, he was well

known to Irish American supporters, but it was his 1904 visit to the United Irish League Convention that spurred the strong and consistent support of the most widely circulated Irish American newspaper, the Irish World.The contemporary British press, however, was outraged at the monetary support that Redmond was receiving in America, for instance, the London Saturday Review raged against the influence of the Irish American press on the Government at Westminster and particularly on prime minister Asquith, stating ‘It is often said Mr. Redmond is master of the position and has the Government in his hand. But is not the real boss behind Mr.

Redmond? Is he not an Irish American and his name Mr. Patrick Ford? Mr. Redmond may be master but is not Mr. Ford paymaster?’

In turn, the Irish World reprinted five ‘Tory cartoons’ that had been published in the ‘London Unionist Press’ on its front page in December 1910.

John Redmond was celebrated by the Irish World and promoted not just as the political leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, but as the leader of the Irish generally at home and abroad. However, the Irish American press turned on Redmond after September 1914 and the later cartoons published in the Irish World reflect Redmond’s diminished political stature in Irish American eyes.

Úna Ní Bhroiméil lectures in American history in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.

She completed a BA, MA and HDip at NUI Galway and her PhD at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania in the United States. She has published on the themes of Irish identity in the USA, the Irish American press, the formation of Catholic female teachers, and using visual methods in historical research. Úna has contributed to many historical documentaries and can currently be seen presenting the weekly ‘Tríd an Lionsa’ series about historical photographs on TG4.

This lecture will be of interest to anyone interested in John Redmond’s political career and

how the examination of visual sources can provide significant historical insights. Admission to the lecture is €5 (students €2.50), but is free for members of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society.

Lecturer Dr. Úna Ní Bhroiméil.

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Motorists urged to drive further on for right turn on Youghal Road

By Christy Parker MOTORISTS fearful of making a right hand turn at the Deise Vets Centre when travelling the N25 towards Youghal might consider driving on a hundred metres or so to avail of a right turn lane, February’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting was told.

The issue had been raised at three consecutive meetings with some Councillors calling for a right lane turn off at the spot to minimise the risk of rear-ending. The intersection exits onto residential and business as well as a day care centre.

However, TII had ruled out providing a right hand lane due to insufficient traffic volume. “Their advice is to use the right hand turn lane further along the road, go down a local road and then turn left,”, Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes told the meeting after Cllr. Pat Nugent had again raised the issue.

The engineer’s advice seemed to suggest re-accessing the N25 from the opposite side and returning back whence one came, rather than just doing a u-turn in the first place. It also poses the question of how the volume of traffic merits a right hand lane at one junction but not at the other one.

With neither Cllr. Nugent nor his colleagues over-unimpressed the engineer said he would convey their feelings back to TII.

Waterford punter scoops €10,500 on EuroMillions with BoyleSports A COUNTY Waterford punter began the weekend in style by beating odds of 1500/1 to pocket a stunning return of €10,507 for just three numbers on the EuroMillions.

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E-planning aims to provide better service and reduce printing of documents A NEW e-planning system Waterford Council intends launching later this year should provide a better service to the public and help reduce the printing, copying and scanning of documentation.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan noted the e-planning project which was mentioned in the monthly management report.

According to the report, the

e-planning solution will also integrate with the electronic systems being developed by An Bord Pleanála.

The new system aims to provide a better service to the public, such as earlier visibility of planning applications and online planning submissions and will allow agents to ‘build’ their application before submission, will reduce the printing, copying and scanning of documentation and will facilitate electronic interaction between local

authorities, An Bord Pleanála and other prescribed bodies.

“The new system will make it more simple,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “The e-planning system will be better for all and sundry.”

He also welcomed the increase in planning applications.

“It is a sign the economy is coming back, hopefully to some sustainable level,” he said.

“I would encourage people to go to pre-planning [with planners] so they know from

Councillors praise contribution of Fire Service in Comeragh area MEMBERS of Comeragh Municipal District Council have welcomed an Emergency Services report presented to their recent meeting and acknowledged and praised the contribution the Fire Service is making to the area.

Cllr. Ray Murphy noted the report shows the operational activity of the Fire Service in the Comeragh area for 2017.

The report showed that the Fire Service had a total of 81 call-outs in the Comeragh District (37 in the Kilmacthomas area and 44 in the Portlaw area), ranging from chimney fires, dwelling fires and other building fires, to road traffic collisions, hazardous substances, flooding and river incidents.

The report also detailed that there were 11 false alarms - ten of which were classed as alarm mal-

function / good intent (seven in Kilmacthomas area and three in Portlaw area); and one malicious false alarm in the Portlaw area.

“It is significantly important we acknowledge the contribution the Fire Service are making to the Comeragh area,” Cllr. Murphy said.

“We are fortunate to have two [Fire Brigades] based in the Comeragh area for dealing with significant incidents, whether its fires, road traffic collisions or any other occasions as needed,” he added.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power, concurred with Cllr. Murphy.

“The work the Fire Brigade do is not an easy job. I compliment them on all the work they do,” Cllr. Power said.

Whelan unhappy with new tendering process

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council says a new tendering practice for maintenance of vacant housing stock will significantly reduce the cost per unit and speed up turnaround times. The new approach will see the local authority seeks tenders nationally, reduce the tendering time from 21 weeks to 12 and re-apply the process every two to three years.

Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes was compelled to defend the new direction at February’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting after Cllr. Siobhán Whelan said putting the works out to tender nationally would deprive local businesses of revenue and actually increase turnaround times. She wondered if councillors could object.

Mr. Grimes said objections were permissible but pointless, as the matter was decided. He

explained that the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) had consistently rated Waterford Council mid-table when it came to turning round vacant units and the time doing so.

On reviewing both the tendering system used by more successful authorities and Waterford’s own procedure, the council opted to abandon the regional tendering process for the new model. The rational is to receive value for money and better turnaround times”, the official reiterated, “and I’m confident we will do so.”

INSPECTION UNDERWAY Cllr. Whelan also wondered if the council was inspecting its own housing stock, how far advanced this was and whether a tenant could appeal if unhappy with their conditions.

Mr. Grimes affirmed the council was “pro-actively” inspecting its stock and expected

to complete over 1,000 units this year, from which maintenance programmes would be planned.

He continued that dissatisfied tenants could appeal to the housing department but reminded that tenants to “have obligations as set out in the tenant’s handbook.”

The director observed that “some tenants don’t read the handbook and assume the council will do all sorts of repairs”, but the book addressed reality very clearly.

HUMANITARIAN PROCESS END Cllr. Whelan asked whether the council would be re-settling any more Syrian refugees in the district. Mr. Grimes said that the council had housed seven families under the national programme for re-settlement and as such their remit was now complete. He said all the refugees had earlier been accommodated in Clonea.

day one what’s in and what’s not,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO AN BORD PLEANÁLA Meanwhile, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power queried if applicants have to follow the same process when submitting an application to An Bord Pleanála as they would if they were submitting an application to the Council - such as erecting notices at the location.

Senior Planner, Jim

O’Mahony, confirmed that applicants must follow the same process whether they are submitting a planning application to the Council or An Bord Pleanála.

He said the only difference is that if the application is for strategic infrastructure, then it is submitted directly to An Bord Pleanála.

But the process in relation to putting up notices, advertising the planning in newspapers, etc., would be the same.

Work progressing for pedestrian linkage at Coolfin, Portlaw WORK to provide pedestrian linkage from Curraghmore Estate and Coolfin Woods to Portlaw will be progressing, but the Council must await costings for undergrounding services.

Funding of €95,000 was made available under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the work, along with interpretive signage and lighting of heritage assets of the village as part of heritagefocused renewal.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune said he was delighted to see a ditch removed at Coolfin.

“It is something I’ve wanted to get done for a long time,” he said.

He sought an update on the work to take place to construct the footpaths.

Concurring, Cllr. Ray Murphy welcomed “the great work completed in Coolfin before Christmas”.

“It has made way for the much

needed footpaths to access the soccer field in Portlaw,” Cllr. Murphy said.

“The proposed footpath should also serve the new wooded trail which has an access to the wood opposite the paddock. I hope that advancement can be made in 2018 to construct a footpath to the church, making it safer for pedestrians,” Cllr. Murphy added.

District Engineer, Maria Goff, confirmed that work took place at Coolfin to remove a bend at the junction and erect fencing.

But, Irish Water recently gave confirmation that they will also be carrying out mains replacement work along the same road.

“We have to get a commencement date for that work. We are awaiting costings for undergrounding the services, such as Eircom and ESB along that road,” Ms. Goff said.

“But, it is in progress,” she added.

Call for ‘cull’ on coffee cups

By Christy Parker THE environmental scourge of plastic coffee cups came under consideration at February’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District when Cllr. Declan Doocey quoted a figure of “a half million of them a day apparently being dumped out of cars.”

The Councillor didn’t specify whether this figure applied to Ireland alone (it doesn’t, or every driver in the country would be super-hyper on caffeine!) but the point was well made that the cups are a major pollutant across the county and country.

(Over 200 million plastic coffee cups are thrown away in Ireland annually according to the details on www.consciouscup.ie Eurostat figures show 25 million tonnes of plastic waste generated across Europe every year, with Ireland topping the list for plastic production.The EU wants disposable coffee cups, straws and takeaway packaging banned entirely by 2030).

Senior environmental officer Ray Moloney said the council “would be supporting the ‘conscious cup campaign’”, which he outlined as a volunteer-led project that encourages shopkeepers or coffee shops to incentivise people

to re-use coffee cups. This could involve a price reduction in future coffee orders or some similar reward scheme for retaining one’s cup. “We need to get more coffee shops involved in this”, he enthused.

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said it was “scandalous” that litter control was costing the council €3m a year.

He suggested a 15c levy on bottles and cans in every fast food outlet. “€3m would see a lot of people taken off trolleys, roads done and footpaths maintained!”, he reasoned, adding that it was “embarrassing” to see council staff picking up litter “when they could be out filling potholes or doing something else.”

Mr. Moloney fully agreed with the €3m estimate, which included “litter bins, clean-up campaigns and so on.” He noted that Norway imposes a charge on plastic bottles, which can be returned to a machine where a voucher is then provided against the next purchase.

“We need a tax & refund mechanism to incentivise people here but it needs to be done nationally”, he concluded.

Given Ireland’s record on environmentalism, not everyone would agree that waiting for the government to lead the way is either optimum or necessary.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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HSE award and certification for pre-school services SIX early years services in Waterford have implemented the Healthy Ireland Smart Start programme, a holistic health promotion programme for young children. Waterford Childcare Committee recently visited the services to present them with their HSE award and certification as Healthy Ireland Pre-school services.

The management and staff of the six services Naíonra na nDéise, Waterford Childcare Centre, Butterflies Community Playgroup, Baile Beag First Steps Crèche, Bluebells Playgroup and Bumble Bees Crèche and Playgroup reported that the training was most enjoyable and that the service greatly benefitted from the wonderful resources made available to help engage the children in the fun programme activities. The fun activities helped the children to be aware and develop competencies including in the areas of emotional wellbeing & literacy, physical activity, healthy eating and oral health & hygiene.

The programme is built upon the Governments Healthy Ireland Strategic Framework which seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation beginning with Ireland’s youngest citizens.

Development and delivery of the programme has been a collaborative effort between the Health Promotion and Improvement Department of the HSE and the National Childhood Network (NCN).

Delivery of the programme is

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heavily subsidised by the HSE and supported the Department of Children & Youth Affairs and Department of Education & Skills.

The programme is specifically designed for pre-school children aged between three and five years of age and encompasses all aspects of a healthy lifestyle: oral health, physical health, health & safety, emotional well-being & literacy as well as nutrition & healthy eating.

Staff from over 987 services across Ireland have participated in the training programme since 2014 with 477 of these validated so far as health promoting settings by the HSE and NCN. The programme has been very positively received across the county by pre-school providers, staff and parent with feedback showing that is has helped to enhance health awareness in children attending the services involved. Research shows how important early intervention is in ensuring that children develop healthy, wellbalanced lifestyles. The fact that the programme is a holistic one, covering emotional well-being in addition to other aspects of health, makes it a very valuable resource in nurturing children’s overall wellbeing.

Denise Cormilla, CEO, NCN said, “The preschool sector has such an important role to play in promoting our children’s health and wellbeing and the Healthy Ireland Smart Start programme provides

them with the information, training and resources to be able to do so very effectively.

Through this Healthy Ireland initiative, the HSE equips more and more pre-schools around the country in a consistent, sustainable and efficient manner with many of the tools needed to nourish children’s overall health and well-being.

The programme delivers year on year - once staff are trained they can continue to deliver each year to new cohorts of children. The award is also an important signifier of the quality of health education a child will receive at a pre-school service and something parents should ask about when choosing a preschool.”

The programme is open to all pre-school providers; private or community, sessional or full day care, regardless of size or location. Registered childminders are also welcome to participate in the training.

Validated pre-school providers can retain the Healthy Ireland Smart Start award for three years upon completing an annual assessment process. This assessment helps to ensure that the programme is incorporated into daily activities within the service.

If you are a Tusla registered early years’ service provider or childminder and interested in participating in this programme please contact Waterford Childcare Committee by phone at 051 295045 or email info@cccw.ie

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IN MEMORIAM † BYRNE (7th anniversary) – Treasured memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather Mick Byrne, late of Clogheen, Ballymacarbry, who died on 21st February, 2011.

–Always remembered by your wife Lizzie; children Mary, Terence, Elizabeth, Valerie, Liam, Regina and Michael and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Fourmilewater Church on Saturday, 24th February, at 6.30 p.m.

DUGGAN (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Leonard Duggan, late of 10 Cloneety Villas, Dungarvan, who died on 21st February, 2008.

Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words we will never forget, When thoughts go back as they often do, We treasure the memories we have of you.

MULCAHY (4th and 10th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Julia Mulcahy, late of Rath, Kinsalebeg, whose 4th Anniversary occurred on 12th February, 2018. Also in loving memory of Jim Mulcahy whose 10th Anniversary also occurs at this time. May they both rest in peace.

Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed and always dear.

–Sadly missed by brother Matt; niece Mary; nephews Nick and Jim; extended family, neighbours and friends.

–Sadly missed by your loving mother, father, brother David and sister Marie.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Community Hospital on Thursday, 22nd February, at 10.00 a.m.

February is here with sad regret, The day, the month, we never forget, A date that’s filled with sadness, Comes back to us today, You left quickly without a fuss, And broke the hearts of all of us.

How do we put on paper Monnie, The feelings we have inside, How can we hide sorrow, That’s with us since you died.

Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We have to hide the heartache, When someone calls your name.

No brother could be special, Than the one we had with you, You taught us many things in life, And many things we have to do.

But you never taught us how to cope, With the pain of losing you, And now it’s your Anniversary, We would like to let you know, How much we love and miss you, And wish you could come home.

–So sadly missed by your loving brother Frankie; sisters Nora and Theresa and their families.

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DUNPHY (21st anniversary) – In loving memory of Hannah Dunphy, late of Knocknagranagh, Dungarvan, who died on 24th February, 1997. R.I.P. –Sadly missed and always remembered by her loving family at home and away.

McCARTHY (32nd anniversary) – In loving memory of John J. McCarthy, late of O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs at this time. R.I.P. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy of his soul.

Masses offered.

–Eleanor and family.

McLAUGHLIN (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Rory McLaughlin, late of Barrack Street, Cappoquin, who died on 23rd February, 2004.

Like fallen leaves the years go by, But memories of you will never die, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

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

–Lovingly remembered Maud and all the family.

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God saw you getting weary, A cure was not to be, He put His arms around you, And whispered come to Me. Will those who think of Mike today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by his wife Betty; daughter Liz and grandchildren; sons Mike and Thomas; daughter-in-law Anna; sister-in-law Mary Anne and brother-in-law Nicky.

PRENDERGAST (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Prendergast, late of Upper Curragh, Ardmore, who died on 24th February, 2016.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Saturday, 24th February, 2018, at 7.30 p.m.

It’s hard to face tomorrow, When someone we love is gone, It’s harder still to realise, That love just goes on.

–Always remembered by her loving husband John; family and friends.

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Paddy Murphy

DRUMMY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice (Monnie) Drummy, late of Ballyneety, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 24th February.

MULCAHY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Mulcahy, late of Curragh, Ardmore, who died on 23rd February, 2017. R.I.P.

RYAN (49th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dad William Ryan, late of Villierstown and Romford, Essex, who died on 20th February, 1969. R.I.P. Mass offered.

Billy Murphy

MURPHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy, late of Glenmore, and Billy, late of New York and formerly of Glenmore, whose anniversaries occur on 20th February and 24th February respectively.

Anniversary Mass for Paddy and Billy will be celebrated on Saturday, 24th February, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

We won’t forget the faces we loved, Or the memories of your smiles, Or the countless things you both did for us, To make our lives worthwhile.

It’s lonely here without you both, It’s sad for us each day, The world has never been the same, Since God took you both away.

O’DONNELL (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of John O’Donnell, late of Caseyville, Dungarvan, whose 19th Anniversary occurs on 24th February.

–Sadly missed by all his family.

–From your loving son Billy, Pauline, Liam and John Paul.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by Jacky and the Murphy families.

MURPHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy, late of Glenmore, and Billy, late of New York and Glenmore, whose Anniversaries occur for Paddy on 20th February and Billy on 24th February, 2016.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 24th February, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church.

You left so quickly, Your thoughts unknown, But you left us memories, We’re proud to own.

Time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near, Never more than a thought away, Paddy and Billy you’re loved and remembered every day.

–Sadly missed by all your family at home and abroad.

MURPHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy, late of Glenmore, whose Anniversary occurs on 20th February.

We watched, we waited, we prayed in vain, For God to make you well again, But He knew best, we had to part, It eased your pain, but broke our hearts.

–Always remembered by Hubert, David, Noreen, Helen, Michael and family.

I know all my life I’ll miss you, For you meant the world to me, I have such precious memories, That others cannot see.

They are mine to keep forever, From which I’ll never part, I’ll hold them close to me, Locked within my heart.

I know one day I’ll find you, And all the hurt will go, I’ll put my arms around you Dad, And say I’ve missed you so.

POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Dick Power, late of Grand Lodge, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, who died on 22nd February, 2017.

R.I.P. Gone from us that smiling face, The cheerful pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends, In bygone, happy days.

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for other’s needs, To a beautiful life, Comes a happy end, He died as he lived, Everyone’s friend.

–Sadly missed by your Nieces Mairead, Carmel and Fiona.

RYAN (49th anniversary) – In loving memory of my father William Ryan, late of Villierstown and Romford, Essex, who died on 20th February, 1969. R.I.P. Mass offered.

When the emptiness of missing you, Is more than I can bear, I whisper Dad I love you, And always find you there.

For in my world of memories, You fill my heart with pride, I’ll never walk alone Dad, You’re always by my side.

–From your loving daughter Maureen, Terry, Eamonn and Margaret.

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† JOSIE FOGARTY (nee Curry) Ballygarrett, Clonea, Co. Waterford Died: 15th February, 2017 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary The family of the late Josie Fogarty wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all who visited our home, attended the burial, travelled long distances to be with us and to those who sent Mass cards, letters of condolences and sent floral tributes. To our wonderful relatives, friends and neighbours, their invaluable help and support was much appreciated. We extend our thanks to the Doctors and Nurses who cared for Josie during her illness.

We wish to express our gratitude to Fr. Bernard Hughes, Fr. Gerard O’Connor and Fr. Michael Kennedy for celebrating her Funeral Mass. A special word of thanks to Fr. Bernard Hughes for the home visits he paid to Josie. To Darragh Walsh and Sos Lyons of Walsh’s Undertakers, whose professionalism was exemplary, we thank you.

As it is impossible to thank everyone, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our heartfelt appreciation to all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. A sincere thanks from the Fogarty family.

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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Eddie O’Brien, intend to apply for indefinite retention permission for alterations to windows of House No. 11 and alterations of House No. 11 boundaries granted under Planning Ref. No. 0651003 and Pl. Ref. No. 12510001. Also Planning Permission to alter estate road to include hammerhead in place of turning circle granted under Planning Ref. No. 0651003 and Pl. Ref. No. 12510001, and Planning Permission to construct a new two-storey dwelling house along with drainage, entrance driveway and all ancillary services at Waterside, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I,Sean Cooney, intend to apply for planning permission to construct of a slatted shed, new entrance, roadway and associated site works at Glendalough,Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

News in brief ...

Construction of 12 new houses due to start CONSTRUCTION of 12 new Council houses is due to get underway in Portlaw.

Cllr. Declan Clune told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that he was delighted to see the tender has been awarded for Coolfin Woods in Portlaw, with construction to start in the first quarter of 2018.

He queried who the tender was awarded to and if there was a timeframe for commencement of works.

Sinead Breathnach, Administrative Officer, Housing Section, indicated construction work is due to begin imminently.

She would report back to Cllr. Clune on who the tender was awarded to.

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TII tracking driver behaviour at notorious N25 junction TRANSPORT Infrastructure Ireland (TII) installed cameras on the notorious N25 junction known as Downey’s Cross to track driver behaviour.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil had sought an update about the junction.

On countless occasions, Cllr. Brazil has raised concerns about safety at the junction.

Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes said a survey and traffic count has been completed at the junction.

He said TII installed cameras at the location for 48 hours to track driver behaviour.

He said a meeting is scheduled to finalise revised measures which will be carried out at the junction.

“I am confident that by our next monthly meeting we should have agreed

what we intend to do at the junction,” Mr. Hynes said.

TRAFFIC CALMING AT LEMYBRIEN Meanwhile, Cllr. Brazil also sought an update on traffic calming and a pedestrian crossing at Lemybrien.

“It is important something is done. I’ve seen children going over and back across the road at Christmas time. It is a very busy road there,” Cllr. Brazil said.

No straightforward solution to visitors mistaking Clonea Power for Clonea Strand

Funding sought for traffic calming PROPOSED traffic calming measures on the Carrick Road at Portlaw have been submitted to the Department of Transport for consideration of funding.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune sought an update on a previous query he made about possible traffic calming on the Carrick Road.

District Engineer, Maria Goff said proposed measures have been submitted for consideration under the ‘Low Cost Safety Scheme’.

She said it was hoped there would be news about possible funding in the next few weeks.

Comeragh branding still sought for Council Chamber COUNCILLORS in the Comeragh area are to liaise with the Meetings Administrator in relation to ideas about how the District Council should be represented in the Chamber.

At the recent meeting of the Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan again raised the issue noting that there are no symbols or displays which shows the Comeragh District holds its meetings in the Council Chamber at Dungarvan Civic Offices.

Cllr. O’Ryan said the Comeragh area needs ‘branding’ in the Chamber.

Meetings Administrator, Honor Dunphy said she would welcome comments and ideas from all the Comeragh Councillors.

She said she would meet with Councillors individually over the coming weeks to discuss how they would like to see the Comeragh area represented in the Chamber.

“I’ll look into what options there are,” Ms. Dunphy added.

Funding for safety works expected shortly WATERFORD Council is expecting an announcement on funding for low cost safety improvements sometime later this month.

Cllr. John O’Leary noted that there is a low cost improvement scheme proposed for Butlerstown Cross and sought an update on the application for funding.

He said many of his constituents would use that junction,

Councillor seeks answers over vacant property A COUNCILLOR has questioned why a Council house has remained vacant for a year and a half.

Cllr. Declan Clune told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that 15 Coolfin Woods, Portlaw has been vacant since August, 2016.

“I understand there was supposed to be a tenant appointed in August, 2017, but the house is still not occupied,” Cllr. Clune said.

Sinead Breathnach, Administrative Officer, Housing Section, said she was aware there was a problem at one stage, but was unaware of the full details. She gave a commitment she would investigate and report back to Cllr. Clune on the matter.

Mr. Hynes said the proposed traffic calming scheme, pedestrian crossing and new bus parking bay would have to be placed on public display, in accordance with Part VIII of planning regulations, for submissions.

Mr. Hynes said he was hopeful that he would bring the proposed traffic calming scheme to the March meeting of Comeragh District Council before it is placed on public display.

and described it as a difficult junction for many road users.

Director of Services Fergus Galvin confirmed an application for funding has been submitted for the Butlerstown Cross junction.

He said it is expected an announcement should be made sometime in February in relation to whether the application for funding was successful or not.

The map shows Clonea Power and Clonea Strand - a distance of approximately 30 km and around 30 minutes travelling by car. Comeragh Councillors have raised the issue of people arriving in the village of Clonea Power looking for the beach, as they’ve mistaken the area for Clonea Strand.

THERE is no straightforward solution to addressing an issue whereby holidaymakers and tourists who are looking for Clonea Strand, end up in Clonea Power, and using signage could require a huge amount of funding.

The problem has been going on for years. Cllr.

Declan Clune had raised the issue in July last year, where visitors to the county who were looking for Clonea Strand were ending up in Clonea Power.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power also raised the issue in 2015 when he told the Council that not a week goes by when somebody comes into Clonea Power looking for Clonea Strand.

Clonea Power is based in north County Waterford, whereas Clonea Strand is on the coast, approximately 30 minutes drive away.

“There is a huge volume of traffic going into Clonea Power in the Summer with those people assuming it is Clonea Strand,” Cllr. Clune told the

recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council.

He suggested that early warning signage should be erected to divert traffic away from Clonea Power and continue on to Clonea Strand.

He said a couple of signs may help to solve the problem.

However, District Engineer, Maria Goff said she looked into the possibility of signage from Clonea Power to Clonea Strand - but to do that, the signage would have to be erected along the 30 km distance between the two locations.

“A huge amount of funding would be needed,” Ms. Goff pointed out.

She said it is an issue that could be forwarded to the Council’s Regional Design Office in Tramore for advice.

“It is not a straightforward solution, but I will have a look at it again and come back to you about it,” Ms. Goff added.

27% of Housing Adaptation Grants share over €415k UP to 27 percent of 182 applications for Housing Adaptation Grants Schemes shared a total of €415,508.44 in 2017.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan noted the Housing report presented to the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council and queried a further breakdown of the 49 successful applicants and how many were in the Comeragh area.

Sinead Breathnach, Administration Officer, Housing Section, said 49 applicants were successful out of a total of 182 which represented 27 percent across the city and county.

However, she did not have a breakdown of the figure for the Comeragh area, but gave a commitment she would get a breakdown of the figures for Cllr.

O’Ryan for the next meeting.

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NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Cór Fear na nDéise CD launched “IS mór an pléisiúr dom ‘Ceolta Néata,’ an tara tabhartas go dtí so ó Chór ceolmhar Fear na nDéise a chur in úr láthair, ceann de bhuaicphointí nThionóil Niocláis Thóibín.”

So said An Dr. O Cadhla, Senior Lecturer in the Folklore Department of UCC and a native of Baile na nGall, as he launched the new CD, ‘Ceolta Néata’, the second offering from the highly musical Cór Fear na nDéise, which was a high point of the weekend tribute to the great sean-nós singer, Nioclás Tóibín.

Tig Mhuirithe, Murray’s Pub in Helvick was full to capacity for the launch of this CD of old Waterford songs collected and sung by the members of Cór Fear na nDéise, the choir made up of men from An Rinn and Sean Phobal. The venue, overlooking the beauty of Dungarvan Bay and facing the locations of many of their songs, was very appropriate to the occasion.

An Dr. O Cadhla and the enthusiastic audience were welcomed by Darren O Droma, Stiúrthóir an chóir who outlined the content of the collection and the inspiration behind it.

The songs were sourced and collected by the members of the Cór over several years and are representative of all corners of the Déise, spanning the decades and centuries.

Speaking to the large audience, representative of the local community and places farther afield, An Dr. O Cadhla congratulated the Choir on their presentation and also those involved in the lengthy and painstaking research for their initiative in getting this magnificent collection of native songs together and delivering them to the public in a beautifully presented CD.

The members of Cór Fear na nDéise at the launch of their new CD, an album of traditional Waterford songs.

COMHLUADAR He told his audience that he wished to highlight three elements of the album, the coming together of the choir, the tunes they play and the words they sing.

Speaking of the comhluadar, he drew attention to the photograph of the Cór on the steps of stairs of City Hall in Waterford which indicated an upwards motif, noting also that it was a community choir, drawn from the people of the district.

He said the album showed that there are writers, collectors, musicians and singers in the group with much co-operation and people working together.

“It is evident,” he continued, “that the three elements come together from the co-operation and organisation within the Cór.

He said he was very impressed by the design of the album, the booklet and its contents which is very professionally designed.

“Not only have you tidy music” he said, making reference to the CD’s title, Ceolta Néata “but also a tidy and competent booklet which gives the words of the songs and some notes on each of them.”

He noted that there are up to twenty examples of old photographs decorating the booklet which include local places and features as well as schools, teachers, singers and storytellers, with manuscripts showing evidence of days gone by.

He praised the attention to detail; the research; the biographies with each one which showed evidence of a deep research leaving no stone unturned to ensure the accuracy of each song.

BLAS ÁITIÚIL “There are old songs under a new guise,” he said, “and new songs under an old guise with evidence of composition, creativity and arrangements using harmony, solo voices, groups and intertwining traditional music through it all.”

He remarked on the use of the ‘blas áitiúil’, the local ‘flavour’ of the language which was evident as a theme which runs right through the collection resulting in beautiful songs like Sliabh Geal gCua, Múinfimid Gaelainn do Ghráinne, Éinín na hOíche and Na Tincéirí, all from the pen of Touraneena native, Pádraig Ó’Milléadha.

“It is evident that all through there is ‘grá duchais tire agus an duine anso’, a love of one’s heritage, country and the local people, with each song rooted in the area.”

He then declared the album launched and recommended it to those present and the wider Déise.

At the outset, Darren Ó Droma, Stiurthóir, Cór Fear na nDéise welcomed the large audience to the launch and to An Rinn, Darren said that the members of Cór Fear na nDéise were very clear from the outset what they wanted to achieve with this CD which was that each song or piece of music that they chose, was in some way associated with the Deise, either written by a local person, firmly rooted in the area or at the very least, had been heard in the area for generations. He said that they had applied these criteria to songs and tunes all through.

He thanked everyone who had been so generous in sharing their photos from their private collections. He said that one of the Cór’s main goals was to see the content, whether music, photographs or literature, shared as widely as possible.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE “There is something on this CD for everyone,” he said, “from the primary school child upwards, whether in literature, music or art. There is something to appeal to all interests and age groups.

“This is a very unusual sound which will appeal across various musical interests,” he continued. “It is a sound where traditional music and sean-nós singing are intertwined. There is an unusual take on the songs and an unusual way of arranging them. This experience is not universally available which makes us different to others in traditional music.

Some have this style in music, some in singing, but very few do both.”

He thanked the very many people who had contributed to making the album, recording and sound engineers, but especially Doireann de Faoite for her artwork which greatly enhanced the presentation of the photographs, manuscripts and overall appearance of the CD. The primary intention of the Choir when they came together eight years ago was to sing the Irish songs which they had learned in their various schools and bring them to their audiences so that they too might enjoy them once more. It was also their aim to preserve them for future generations by singing them in their original format and being true to the composers’ wishes.

The event was organised as part of Tionól Niocláis Tóibín which was concluding after a very successful programme of recollections of Nioclás, one of Irelands premier Sean Nós singers.

Copies of Ceolta Néata are available in Siopa Spar and Oifig an Phoist, An Rinn; David Walsh’s Office and Schools Supplies and in Ben O’Neill’s Music Shop, Dungarvan.

An Dr. O Cadhla, Senior Lecturer in the Folklore Department of UCC who launched the CD.

Darren Ó Droma, Stiurthóir, Cór Fear na nDéise, with Laoise Keevers and Katie Halpin-Hill, Transition Year Students of Mean Scoil San Nioclás, who will travel to Kolkata in India in April to work with HOPE, the organisation whose aim it is to free children and poor families from lives of pain, abuse, poverty and darkness, The girls will host a concert of traditional music, song and dance in the Town Hall Theatre in Dungarvan on Sunday next, February 25th, at 3.00 p.m.

COUNTY NEWS

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the presentation of the Michael Power Memorial Swim 2017 Cheque to Touching Hearts which amounted to â&#x201A;Ź23,316 were Tom Power, Chair Michael Power Memorial Swim and Committee members presenting the cheque to the Touching Hearts Committee.

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Michael Power Memorial Swim Cheque Presentation

Allie Lenihan and Mary Murray.

Bernie Meagher, Peggy Power and Hannah Power.

John Hearne and Dermot Dooley.

Darren Power, Tom Phelan and Alan Hogan.

Tom Power, Johnny Murray and John Power.

Shaun Mullane and Craig Taylor.

Pa Bagge and Kevin O'Donnell.

Ronan, John and Alec Walsh.

Chloe Raher, Niamh Power, Linda O'Keefe and Marie Gooney.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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KILL THE PERSONALITY OF A COASTLINE An Illustrated Talk

by Liam Suipéil If you love exploring the local rocky coastlines then you will certainly be interested in this talk.

Liam’s talk will cover the coastline from Ring to Ardmore and certainly promises to be of great interest. The talk will take place at the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club Wednesday 21st February 8pm and as always all are welcome. Admission is €5.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS The Museum supplied photographs to two recently launched publications.

‘A History of the Dungarvan GAA Club from 1885-2017’ by Tony Ryan, and ‘Dunmore East A Living History’ by Maria Walsh.

Both books come highly recommended and are available in

local outlets.

DVDs For Sale in the Museum: Grattan Square – Social History Documentary of Dungarvan ‘Grattan Square - Social History Documentary of Dungarvan’ is available on DVD for €10 at the Museum. This is an extremely popular film which was also shown to full houses at the SGC Cinema in Dungarvan.

Along with the DVDs we also have a great selection of books for sale with local connections.

AN EXHIBITION OF WATERFORD INTEREST An Exhibition which is of a County Waterford interest is currently running at Crawford Art Gallery in Cork until 24th February 2018. It is called ‘Stones, Slabs and Seascapes George Victor Du Noyer’s Images of Ireland’. Du Noyer was employed by the Geological

OBJECT OF THE WEEK ‘Merry’s Old Liqueur Whiskey’ bottle A RARE bottle from Robert A Merry & Co, Grocers, Wine & Spirit Merchants of Lower Main Street Dungarvan. Merry’s established their business in Dungarvan in 1868 and acquired the old Market House as stores and offices. The shop was in a house owned by John Keily of Strancally Castle at No. 33 Main Street and No.1 Church Street.

In 1883 they opened a shop in Waterford and one in New Ross.

Society of Ireland which was established in 1845 to map all of Ireland, documenting geological, archaeological and historical sites.

While his main work involved recording geological features, he also sketched anything of interest he saw, people, ruined churches, castles and towns. He was not a trained artist but produced drawing of a very high standard.

While in County Waterford Du Noyer sketched and mapped areas of the Copper Coast and beyond, the Comeragh Mountains etc. A number of his Waterford drawings are included in the exhibition. This is an impressive exhibition which should not be missed. There is also an attractive hardback book available on the exhibition.

YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058-45960 for more information.

DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The Museum relies on donations of objects from members of

the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 058-45960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m.

- 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 21st FEBRUARY, 2018 Surname Darcy Paimal Doyle Finn

First Name Daniel Julian Patrick Michael

Age 39 32 39 27

Service No. Rank 21029 Pr. Able Seaman 4025 Sgt. 40718 Sgt.

Service Army Merc. Marine Army Army

Unit H’hold Cav. 6 Dragoons S.S. Pinewood R.Gar.Art R.Gar.Art.83 Siege Bat.

Where Born Tramore Stradbally Waterford Rathgormack

Death Category Died N.S. Died Killed in action

Date of Death 2/15/18 2/17/18 2/17/18 2/19/18

BONMAHON SEAVIEW CELTIC ANNESTOWN CHILDREN BORN 2009-2013 - That's U5s to U9s, folks. Seaview Celtic Academy resumes on SUNDAY 4th MARCH, 11.00 a.m.

- 12.00 noon. Please note the new date. No membership fee, just €2 per child per session, €1 for siblings. New members are always very welcome, contact Grace Colbert at 086-328912 or Sean O'Brien 086-8597793 or check out their Facebook page.

BORN IN 2008? WE NEED YOU! Seaview Soccer are recruiting children for their u10s squad, training takes place on Tuesdays from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at Seaview,

Annestown. Contact Paul Clooney 0863122504 for more information.

KILL & BONMAHON CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP Cardiac First Response Courses are scheduled to take place on 5th March from 6pm in Clodiagh House, Portlaw and also on Saturday, 10th March in Kill Community Centre. We would urge anyone with an interest to get in contact for more information. More responders in the team means better coverage and the more hands for an emergency situation, the better.The commitment is not as big as you may think and full training will be provided so please consider joining the response group and ensure that the

service is continued. Call or text 087-4133522 for more information or to express an interest.

IT'S YOUR COLUMN! If you have any news, announcements or pictures you would like to see in this column, please submit to mareikerembold@eircom.net or contact 087-4133522 for inclusion.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn recently were 17, 26, 2 and 29. We had no Jackpot winner but we had one match 3 winner Denis Hassett who collects €100. Our next Jackpot stands at €9,950, so make sure you're in with a chance to win and get your ticket!

‘HOMETOWN’ IN GEALACH GORM THEATRE We are delighted to announce 'Hometown' featuring U.S. born vocalist Bobbie Carey. Bobbie will perform in The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Saturday, March 3rd at 8.00 p.m. The band also includes solo recording artist Suzanne Rowe on piano and accordion, Paul Grant, long time guitarist with the late Liam Clancy on guitar, bluegrass player Gerry Madden on mandolin and Richie McDonald pulling up the bottom end on bass and vocals. Covering a range of music from traditional to folk, jazz and bluegrass, as well as original material, it promises to be a superb evening of music and song. As this is sure to be a sell out early booking is advisable.

Call/text 086-8569358 KILL GAA LOTTO At last week's Lotto draw in Dunphy's Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. However on the night, we had three match 3 winners, who were Owen Kiely, Sophie Mulcahy and Jason Power.The numbers drawn were 10, 11, 25 and 30. The Lotto draw was sponsored by Curran Foods.

KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP AGM The Annual General Meeting of Kill Action & Alert Group is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 20th February at 7.30 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. All are welcome to attend to express an interest in a position on the committee which will be elected on the night, to voice opinions or to just hear what we were up to and what we are planning for this year.

1.3 TONNE SAVED FROM LANDFILL That's how much your old clothes and textiles weighed in to bag Kill National School Parents Association another €520! This may not sound that much after our bumper haul in October, our February collection being always the lowest, but that's still €520 for "stuff". Your old clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, towels, bedlinen and soft toys also help the Friends of Calcutta and Susie Long Foundation charities. Thank you so much to all who donated and helped. Keep bagging up and if you can't wait for our next collection on Wednesday, 23rd May, then call Grace at 0863289212 for pick up.

GRAND STRETCH IN THE EVENINGS FOR ST. MARY'S GAA St. Mary’s U-11 (born in 2007) hurling training has resumed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.Venues may vary so please contact Mary Walsh 087-2934579 or checkout the St. Mary's Facebook page. U9s & U10s to resume soon.

ONE LUMP OR TWO? Calling all mammies of all ages - are you feeling stuck at home, tied to the kitchen sink and watching the clock for pick up times? Take an hour out and join us for a cuppa on Thursday, 1st March at 10.00 a.m. for tea, coffee and a chat in Kill Community Centre Meeting Room, opposite the Montessori entrance for a monthly Coffee Morning. This is just a social gathering, toddlers and babies are welcome and actually, you don't even need to be a mammy! First day is FREE! If you're stuck in a rut, anxious about meeting people or new to the area, this is FOR YOU. If any of this is striking a chord then grab this opportunity and let anyone you think of know.

LET’S GET CRACKIN' If you can breath, crawl, walk, jog, run or even none of the above then we want YOU! The Copper Coast Crackers and Marathon Mammies would like to invite all women, men, over 18s, of any ability to join them for walks/jogs/runs which will resume soon - details will also follow soon regarding their Fundraising beneficiary for this year. Last year, they raised over €2,000 in aid of Kill National School by taking part in the Dublin Women's Marathon.

This year they will aim to take part in the Dublin Marathon on the Sunday, 3rd June and the Viking Marathon on Saturday, 30th June. There is absolutely no pressure on anyone to take part in either, just join us for training if you wish. We will be put through our paces once again by the amazing Michelle Byrne from Imagine Fitness at various locations but we are starting off very simply and easily with a one hour walk on the Greenway on Monday, 26th February from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., meeting at QK Cold Stores, at the end of the road from Kill Village to Carroll's Cross. Bring buggies, dogs on leads, good shoes and water.

Weather permitting of course. Contact Grace 086-3289212 or any member of the Parents Association of Kill National School and watch this space for further details.

KILL & BONMAHON CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP Cardiac First Response Courses are scheduled to take place on 5th March from 6.00 p.m. in Clodiagh House, Portlaw and also on Saturday, 10th March in Kill Community Centre. We would urge anyone with an interest to get in contact for more information. More responders in the team means better coverage and the more hands for an emergency situation, the better. The commitment is not as big as you may think and full training will be provided so please consider joining the response group and ensure that the service is continued. Call or text 087-4133522 for more information or to express an interest.

LITTERPICK A big thank you to all who took part in Kill Action & Alert Group's first Litterpick of the year. Several "hotspots" were identified on the day and we would like to thank the Environmental Department of Waterford City & County Council for their swift action in tackling these as rubbish was too much or inaccessible for our volunteer pickers to reach.We would urge anyone coming across flytipping or other problematic issues to contact either Kill Action & Alert Group or the Council directly for follow up. Our litterpicks are set for every second Saturday of every second month and our next event will include a focus on dog owners taking responsibility for their dog's droppings which appears to become an increasing issue.

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Scoil na Criosa Naomha, 1984 GAA Centenary Celebrations, teachers Mr. T. Murphy and Mrs. K. O’Brien and the school pupils. A picture from the "Stradbally Photo Archive". Could you please advise us of the names. contact Tom on 087-9386209 or Brianjcorry@yahoo.ie [picture courtesy of Dick Clancy]

STRADBALLY SYMPATHY It is with sadness we record the death of Sheila Wall (nee Butler), Graigue, Stradbally, Co.Waterford on the 16th February, 2018.

Sheila lay in repose at her family home in Graigue on Saturday evening where large numbers of neighbours and friends came to pay their respects where prayers and rosary was recited.

Sheila’s funeral mass took place on Sunday, 18th February in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally at 12 noon celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. assisted by Fr. Michael Enright and Fr. Paul

Waldron.The burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest sympathy is extended to John Wall (son); daughters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

TRÓCAIRE Trócaire has launched its annual Lenten campaign with a dramatic new ad campaign that highlights the impact of its work with families in developing countries.

It is through the generosity of Irish people year after year that provides the resources to change

lives for the better in some of the world’s most poverty stricken areas.

The Trócaire Box Appeal kicks-off this week with one million boxes set to be delivered to Irish households. The Trócaire boxes will be delivered in Stradbally with the 2018 box of church offering envelopes this coming week. An appeal to everyone to please support this Lenten campaign.

SAFEGUARDING MEETING A meeting has been arranged for Tuesday, 20th February, 2018 at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally

Barron Hall Panto – Scripts away: with just a week to go the stars of "MacBeth the panto" are polishing their act and discovering how many more left feet than right they have between them.

The first ever performance of “MacBeth the panto” takes place on Thursday, 1st March at 8.00 p.m. in the Barron Hall, Stradbally, and the last ever performance will take place on Saturday 3rd. If you don't want to miss it buy a ticket in the village shop or text 087-7160700 to book seats.

The show is a fundraiser to finish renovation the Community hall. Oh yes it is. In hot water. Wendy the witch attempts to catch the eye of the orchestra during a rehearsal for "MacBeth the Panto”. [photo courtesy of Dave Pollock]

regarding the safeguarding of children in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore.

Discussions will take place on the Policy Statement for Safeguarding Children, Safe Recruitment and The Annual Parish Safeguarding Audit.

Anyone who undertakes a ministry in the church i.e. Eucharistic ministers, readers, collectors, choir, altar society and is in a position of trust, each role in

ministry potentially involves contact with children/young people/vulnerable adults and irrespective of the degree of such contact the Diocese requires all who are employed or who engage in volunteer ministry and works of services are Garda vetted. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and it is vital that everyone whose role involves contact with children attend this meeting.

JULIUS PAIMAL COMMEMORATION The ceremony to remember Able Seaman Julius Paimal took place on Saturday last in the Church of Ireland graveyard, and was led by Canon Brian O’Rourke.

Thank you to everyone who helped in any way, and to those who travelled from far and wide to be there. Full report next week.

Stradbally Community presents a cheque to Patricia Quinn from Make a Wish the proceeds from the Village Christmas Tree.

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NEWSREEL …

Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

Villierstown National School Music Bingo Table Quiz VILLIERSTOWN National School Parents Association will host a Music Table Quiz on Friday, 2nd March, 2018 in An Cruiscin Lan, Villierstown. Table of 4 €20.

Registration on the night at 8.30 p.m. to begin 9.00 p.m. sharp. So if you fancy something different on a Friday night come along for a trip down Music Memory Lane.

All are welcome and it's sure to be a very entertaining night Raffle on the night.

Looking forward to a great night.

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ARDMORE Ardmore Tidy Towns ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS Yes, I’m still writing about it and we’ll all be talking about it for the rest of our days. It has sunk in now. But we have a bit of celebrating to do still! The players and mentors are heading away for a few days well earned rest next week. What pride they will feel as they step onto the airport for a team holiday – something which in our world has always been the preserve of successful county teams.Well our guys have earned it now. Then when they return they’ll head to Dublin to play an exhibition match against championship sponsors AIB. That’s the first weekend of March and that same weekend the Parish will converge on Dungarvan for the club Victory Social and presentation of medals. And news this week that Waterford City & County Council are to grant the team the honour of a Civic Reception.

SUMMER CONCERT The first Summer Concert of 2018 is announced and we are in for a treat as Patrick Feeney and his band will perform in St.

Declan’s Church Ardmore on July 13th at 8.00 p.m. in what should be a concert to remember.

Patrick's new single ‘I Believe’ is getting great reviews and couple this with songs like ‘Red Haired Mary’, ‘Caledonia’, ‘Boolavogue’. Tickets went on sale two weeks ago and going on initial interest this is no doubt going to be a sell out long before the performance. So people who are interested should pick up your tickets priced at €25 at either Ardmore or Grange Post Offices or by ringing John on 086-2330810 or Maurice on 085-1741614 BIRD SURVEY Devoted bird watcher, Sean Hogan visited Ardmore National School recently and gave a really informative talk to the children and the following week he visited the senior citizens of Déuglán Fáilte in St. Declan’s Hall and addressed them as well.

It’s amazing the knowledge he was able to impart to us about our little feathered friends and their strengths and weaknesses, threats and opportunities. He also asked both to complete a survey

of their garden birds and the data will be included in the National Survey of garden birds.

45 AT KEEVERS Cards resumed at Keevers last week with a silent prayer for the happy repose of the soul of the late Hugh O’Reilly. There was a five way tie at the top between Thomas Power and Liam Foley, John Prendergast and Willie Keane, Anne and Michael Keane, Martin and Laurence Keevers and Nora Mai O’Neill and Biddy Power. Gerry O’Brien and Des Fitzgerald were best of the last 5.

POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL The Poker game at the Round Tower Hotel last week was cancelled as a mark of respect to the late Pat Hannon, mother of Trish Quirke.

SYMPATHY Ardmore Tidy Towns Association offer our sincere sympathy to Martha Tierney & Trish Quirke and the Tierney and Quirke families and to the extended Hannon family on the death of their beloved mother and grandmother Pat Hannon who died during the week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

Spectacular image of the Samson wreck in Ardmore photographed from the air by John Bermingham showing a different angle. Generally the Samson wreck can only be seen from the cliff walk so this photograph gives a totally new perspective before the sea will take its toll and it may gradually disintegrate this iconic structure.

Portlaw Cardiac First Response Group CARDIAC First Response Courses are scheduled to take place on 5th March from 6.00 p.m. in Clodiagh House, Portlaw and also on Saturday, 10th March in Kill Community Centre. We would urge anyone with an interest to get in contact for more information. More responders in the team means better coverage and the more hands for an emergency situation, the better. The commitment is not as big as you may think and full training will be provided so please consider joining the response group and ensure that the service is continued. Call or text 087-4133522 for more information or to express an interest.

Dungarvan Camera Club THERE were two competitions at this month's meeting of Dungarvan Camera Club. The monthly competition was Open and our quarterly Digital Art/Creative photography competition was "Love". The results are:

Open Comp 1st David Walker 2nd Breda Duggan 3rd Michael O’Brien Digital Art Comp Love 1st Richard Cutbill 2nd John Pelham 3rd Michael O’Brien

Open 2nd Breda Hennessey Duggan.

Open 1st David Walker.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Bob & Mary Allen; 2nd Delia Cashell & Pat Noonan.

Lucky Tables: Hugh Geary & P.J. McInerney, Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan, John Conway & Mary Fennessey.

Raffle: Pat Ryan, Dan Howard, Hugh Geary, Joan Hannon, Sean Higgins, Pat Noonan, Mary Allen, Ann Geary and Rita Leamy.

3rd Digital Art Love Michael O'Brien.

Open 3rd Michael O'Brien.

1st Digital Art Love Richard Cutbill.

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11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group 2018 has been a busy start for the Scouts DURING January, we had a PL Training weekend organise by the County Not every PL got to take part in this as we were limited in the numbers we could send but hopefully those that did attend picked some useful information on what it means to be a Patrol Leader (PL) and how to be a PL. We also had some scouts to get ready for the Crean Challenge held in Iceland this year as we go to print they are slogging their way through the freezing ice, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to their logs for the week and Pictures.

So good Luck Marylou and Cian.

Once again this year our group received an excellence

award from Scouting Ireland.

Last weekend saw our group join the rest of the County groups in the annual Scouts County Fun weekend.

16 Groups took part in the weekend it was a full house for Melleray, the weekend is what it is billed as, an fun weekend where the Scouts get to mix and mingle with other Scouts from the county chill out and have fun.

We all gathered in the hall for 6.30 p.m. and departed for Melleray where we were assigned Dorms, We went through a few safety notices and the weekend started, Friday night we had a Games Show night (80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style) and Saturday we had Fun bases.

Abbeyside Scouts WE had no meeting this week (14th) as it was mid-term. We will be back to our usual meeting time 7.30 at the den on this Wednesday, 21st February.

Many of our scouts went to Melleray on the weekend of the 9th for the County Fun Weekend. A very action packed weekend it was too. It turned very cold as you can see from the photo, but this did not stop Scouts from enjoying the fun in hand.

Lots of activities on a wide variety of bases. We had some very tired Scouts coming home on Sunday.

There are some interesting weeks coming up for Abbeyside Scouts: cooking competition, another weekend away and a hike or two - we will keep you posted. So hopefully the weather will warm-up and stay dry.

As for Fun, that same goes for the leaders by the way they can be found in the leaders kitchen having a laugh. Sometimes at each others expense recapping old camps, competitions and introducing new leaders.

Some great programme ideas were also shown during the bases and the games night. Ones that Jump out are the Pringle challenge, Giant Kerplunk, and Jenga, Human Fuzzball, Catapult, Crane stack, and retro Arcade games.

As always on weekend there is a severe lack of sleep as the scouts tend to stay awake most of the night talking, running around, playing fuzz ball at 5 a.m. in the morning outside the leaders dorm (not a good idea by the

way).

Finally, on the Sunday to top off the weekend, we were treated to a sprinkling of snow.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Donal Buckley

Like Chalk and Jeez WELL, I hope you all enjoyed your pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.

200 years ago, a different type of battering took place. In Cork city and in many other populated regions of Munster, unmarried women were tied to the backs of donkeys and paraded through the streets and hit with sticks and stones. There was no "#metoo" in those days, and everybody wore black anyway. Single men didn't get away scot-free either. The following Sunday was called Chalk Sunday. So called because droves of children would hide in doorway recesses and alleys, armed with sticks of chalk to "mark" the backs of bachelor's for the after Mass ambush with stones. Some of the more clever singletons wore their old clothes and chalk was easy enough to dust off. However, the young scoundrels upped their game and used a substance called "raddle". Raddle was a permanent marker used on the "undercarriage" of rams so that the shepherd would know which ewe's he had mated with. Raddle marking is still used today, but only on sheep.

In 1751, King George II of Great Britain decided to change from the old Julian Calendar to the present day Gregorian version.

The monks in Ireland, being stubborn AND Irish, stuck with the Julian calendar. This meant that Ireland was technically twelve days behind London. Meanwhile, in England, there were riots in the streets as the peasants believed the King had stolen almost a fortnight from their lives.

Back in the Emerald isle, it was believed that all marriages had to take place before Ash Wednesday, otherwise the Shrove Tuesday and Chalk Sunday scenario's mentioned above would be a constant threat to the unmarried. But the monks and their nose for a commercial opportunity saw a loophole. A special dispensation could take advantage of the “missing” 12 days. Single people, for the first two weeks of lent could take a ferry to a monastery on the Skelligs, have a match arranged for them and be married on the island. This could be done for an all inclusive fee, payable to the monastery. Genius!

Of course, if after all that, you still weren't married, the question would be asked,"Did you miss the boat?" Missing the boat was such a serious crime in those days that a list would be made and names would be read by the priest from the Altar at Sunday Mass.

Rather than suffering the embarrassment of appearing on the priest's list 12 months later, many young people took other, bigger boats and emigrated. Many never returned.

Thankfully, Ireland has left such things to the pages of history books. We no longer have institutions or pressure groups telling us what to do with our lives. We are autonomous beings who can make up our own minds without fear of bullying from right wing organisations whose only purpose in life is to corral other people in to their own narrow self righteous agenda. Nobody can control our lives any more or try to dictate what opinion we should have.

Irish people were mature enough to see the environmental advantage of the Carrier bag and chewing gum tax. We were mature enough to see the positive effect on public health of the smoking ban. We were the first to see the social importance of legalising same sex marriage. Maybe our choices of politician haven't always been great, but you can only vote for what’s put in front of you.

We are the architects of our own destiny and we will decide where we are going and how we get there.

Ballinameela Creatives are available for matchmaking on every third Friday of the month.

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”

BALLINAMEELA AGLISH DRAMATICS Tickets are still on sale for B.A.D’s latest play ‘Second Honeymoon’ which takes place this weekend February 23rd to 25th in Carriglea Hall. To book your tickets for this hilarious play, text your name and number of tickets to 087-4447013.

AGLISH OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Aglish Operation Transformation continues every Tuesday evening in Aglish Community Hall at 6.30 p.m.

Walk at 6.50 p.m. Everyone welcome.

BODY CONDITIONING AND CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES Body Conditioning and Circuit Training Classes on in Ballinameela Community Centre ever Monday night between 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Classes cost €5.

All levels of fitness catered for.

Enquiries text or call 0878229762.

LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact

Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested.

BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945.

FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch / hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session.

BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead

on 087-7681975 if interested.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways.

Firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout.

Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately.

Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147.

The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you

and please take away your own rubbish.

If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also.

Maureen Culloo is responsible for the month of February for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 086-3428621.

LOTTO RESULTS 19/2/18 – Numbers drawn were 4, 15 and 16. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Geraldine Power, Ballylemon; Johnny O’Grady, Aglish; Babins Carlton, Villierstown; Billy, Dave and Cruse, Aglish; Marie,William and T. Scanlon, Affane.

Next week’s Jackpot is €6,700 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lan. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Congratulations to Brian Connery, last week’s winner who choose card number 24, the Ten of Clubs and won €50. Tonight’s Jackpot is €4,600……Whoooooooooo.

Remember if you are not in you can’t win.

“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination” – Oscar Wilde.

A SIGNIFICANT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A very happy 40th birthday to Vinny Lombard who celebrated the event last Saturday night in An Cruiscín. Celebrations are still on-going….

VILLIERSTOWN NATIONAL SCHOOL The Parents’ Association of Villierstown National School are hosting a Music Table Bingo Quiz on Friday, 2nd March, in An Cruiscín Lan, Villierstown. Table of 4, €20.

Registration at 8:30 for prompt 9:00 start. A fun night can be guaranteed.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS The ladies in the Crafty Crafters are going knitting mad. We are contributing our skills and taking up the challenge to be part of a group working towards breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Knitted Blanket.This attempt is being organised by a County Clare Craft Group and we are working flat out contributing our knitted 6” squares. If you are interested in joining our Craft Group, we meet every Monday at 7.30 p.m. in the community room on Main Street, beside the shop or contact Claire Povey – 086 0693878. All new members are very welcome. This is a great relaxed social outlet for all ages. Come down any Monday evening and say hello.

VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB Pre-season Public Meeting in the Church

Hall, Villierstown, at 8.00 p.m. – Monday, 26th February.

This information meeting is open to general public as well as VBC members. We will outline our proposed activities/courses for the 2018 season and maybe you have ideas as to additional activities we may engage in.

VBC's aim is to assist in helping people to appreciate the river and to use craft safely with consideration of other users and the environment.

Check out our FB page at www.facebook.com/VillierstownBoatingActivitiesClu b.

VILLIERSTOWN LADYBIRDS Girls aged 5–7; meet every Thursday at Villierstown Church Hall for fun activities.

Contact Pauline - 085-1380366.

VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB Successful gardening depends on doing the right thing at the right time throughout the year.

February Tips: Make sure garden birds have enough food and water.

Prune overwintered fuchsias back to one or two buds on each shoot. Trim Winter-flowering heathers as the flowers disappear, to prevent the plants becoming leggy.

Plant Lilies and Allium bulbs. Plant bare root roses in a sunny position for spectacular summer colour.

More tips next week.

SHOP LOCAL The Shop – Main street, Villierstown.

Remember rbkfresh@gmail.com. Healthy tasty ready-made meals. Also Tory’s Sweet Treats – just delicious cakes and breads made fresh daily. What more could a village need.

BAD Ballinameela/Aglish Dramatics are treading

the boards again in a production of “Second Honeymoon” being staged in Carriglea Hall on February 23rd–25th. As always this group puts on a fantastic evenings entertainment.

Book early, text – 087-4447013.

CHINESE NEW YEAR Last Friday, 16th February, was the official celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year, 2018 is the Year of the Dog as Chinese culture dictates.

ROSE OF TRALEE All you local, handsome, Villierstown young men out there……Rose of Tralee organisers are looking for male escorts for the 2018 festival and need you to apply before the end of the month.You must be Irish, unmarried, over 21 and be available from August 15th–21st.

Check out – www.roseoftralee.ie/apply RAISING AWARENESS Lollipop Day is on February 23rd and 24th, which is the national fundraising day for oesophageal cancer.

CHILDREN’S RIDDLE Q: In a one-storey pink house, there was a pink person, a pink cat, a pink fish, a pink computer, a pink chair, a pink table, a pink telephone, a pink shower – everything was pink!

What colour were the stairs?

A: There weren’t any stairs, it was a onestorey house!

OTHER JOKE Q: If love is “grand”, what is divorce……

A: A hundred grand or more……

NEWS FOR INCLUSION This is a community notice page and we need your help to keep it topical and of interest locally. If you have any photos, announcements, stories you would like included in the notes, please contact – virtue.pc@hotmail.com

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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns GREAT work done again in the past week by our two workers Gordon and Jim with all of the gravelled tree beds at Fernville/Chapel Place weeded, cleaned and swept, storm debris collected at the Triangle, pathways on Main Street cleaned and the daily litter pick up.

As reported in this column in early Winter, it is proposed to revamp the palm tree bed. All of the planting at this bed was done at the time of Lismore’s first Entente Florale entry in 1995 but in recent years this bed had become very tired looking and proving difficult to control perennial weeds so 2018 is the year when all that will change.

Much of the clearing work was done in November/December but the heavier work was carried out last week with the help of the Lismore outdoor staff Waterford, City and County Waterford.

Our thanks to Josephine McGrath, Engineer Waterford City & County Council and to John Foley and his outdoor staff for carrying out the work. The existing planted area will be reduced in size with the remaining palm trees providing the focal points for three smaller beds which will be planting up with flowering perennials.

The first of our two annual fundraisers is happening now with a draw for two Easter hampers which will take place the week before Easter. Lines costing €2 each can be bought in most local businesses.

Please show your support for the work of Lismore Tidy Towns by buying a line and be in

with the chance of winning a prize.

The first Tidy Towns General Meeting for 2018 will take place next Thursday, 22nd February at 8.00 p.m. in the St.Vincent de Paul rooms Chapel Place.

New faces very welcome.

For the past few weeks this column has been reporting on environmental problems associated with plastic waste and here are a few more facts about waste in Ireland: 1 million - tonnes of packaging waste is generated in Ireland each year 700 euro - value of wasted food per person 1 million - tonnes of food is wasted 8 million - tonnes of plastic dumped in the sea around the world each year 400,000 - tonnes of waste tyres each year 61kg - of plastic thrown out per person 34% - of plastic is recycled 55% - is the EU recycling target up to 2030 88% - of glass is recycled 30% - of green bin waste goes to the wrong bin 95% - of irish recyclable plastic went to China in 2016 ECO TIP OF THE WEEK A tip to help you become green in the garden: Good cultivation practices - the following procedures such as crop rotation, companion planting, choosing the species that that will thrive in your particular garden, best practice hygiene - ie cleaning tools, maintaining plant health with correct planting nutrition and watering and will reduce the requirement for chemical intervention.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WE have a shared sense of Christian morality that strengthens our sense of belonging, or communion with each other in Christ.

Christian spirituality is firmly grounded in God’s personal love for each of us and of our response in faith and prayer.

Children will celebrate First Penance on Wednesday, 28th February at 7.00 p.m. Parents will accompany them to Church. We are extremely grateful to their class teacher, Ms Shauna Prendergast for preparing the children both to understand and celebrate this Sacrament.

Up to now, I have noticed that the good parents come, sit back as almost spectators when in fact each parent should their own faith allow also approach the confessor with the same faith and love and trust as their child.

I would love to see parents confidently enough to freely choose to celebrate the Sacrament on the same occasion.

Adults give spoken and unspoken messages to their own children by what they say and also by what they do. Our response to God’s mercy is God’s grace at work in our lives.We cannot save ourselves no matter how we

might try.

It is good to see so many of the Trocaire Family fast boxes given a good and careful home.

Your ongoing generosity enables Trocaire fund many worthwhile humanitarian projects. You give because you have sense of making life a little better for other members of the human race.

Jesus gave a glimpse of the future to the three apostles on the mount of transfiguration On our Lenten journey we think about our shared faith journey. We might think of the complex challenge of giving faith people a sense of belonging.

When we have no sense of belonging we are on our own.

Many have the idea of saving their own soul, and that is important. What is even more important is how we are our brothers and sisters keepers.

We have a Christian duty towards each other in the Parish.

Our belonging needs careful nurturing. Beginning with a welcoming experience when we come to participate in the Sunday Eucharist is a start. You may well say, sure we all know each other so what is the point of welcoming each other.You might even say that the physical sign of

peace does that, but I do not think so.

I would encourage you to look up Fr. James Mallon and see his talks on Parish. He speaks about Divine Renovation. To renovate a building there is a considerable amount of knocking down and clearing out has to take place before renovation can take place. He sees that image as very relevant to our parish structures and ways of being parish.

There was a major conference of the future of parish attended by the bishop and priests of the diocese facilitated by priests from the Dublin diocese.

The very uncomfortable truth is that the forces that have necessitated these changes are still at work and will in a short time penetrate these plans and where will we be then?

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 24th February - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 25th February 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

Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien Ladies Club KCK Ladies Club will hold a meeting on Monday, March 5th, in Coolnasmear Hall at 8.15 p.m. Guest speaker will be Katie Flavin.

The talk will be on Emotional Freedom

Tapping Therapy, entitled: Begin again your story, your way.

Looking forward to seeing you all. The usual refreshments will be served afterwards.

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Dream Big and Engineer Your Future in Waterford during Engineers’ Week • Engineers’ Week is an invitation to dream big and inspire Ireland’s future engineers • Engineers’ Week activities set to take place in Waterford IT and Lismore Heritage Centre • Waterford Brownies and Girl Guides to earn engineering badges for the first time build an engineering mind-set interactive workshop with the ENGINEERS’ Week, the and to encourage girls to WIT Engineering Applied annual campaign to inspire the explore the exciting possibilities Robotics Lab. Dr Niamh Shaw next generation of engineers a career in engineering can will host a Women in and excite students about the offer.

Engineering event in the third possibilities a career in engiCommenting in advance of level institute and will be joined neering can offer, is set to take Engineers Week, Caroline by women engineers from local place in Waterford from Spillane, Director General of Saturday 24th February - Friday, companies to promote women Engineers Ireland said: in engineering.

2nd March. Now in its 12th “Engineers Week is a chance for Waterford Institute of year, the annual event is coparents and young people to Technology and Lismore ordinated on a national basis by find out more about the many Heritage Centre will also host Engineers Ireland's STEPS procareer opportunities available screenings of the Dream Big: gramme – funded under within the engineering sector Engineering Our World movie Science Foundation Ireland’s and learn about the kind of throughout the week. Narrated Discover Programme Call. skills that qualified engineers

by Academy Award winner Jeff From 24th February, engican build on as they move Bridges, Dream Big showcases neers from all over Ireland will through their careers. engineering’s impressive impact engage with their communities “Engineers Week also highon our world and our lives, to showcase their profession to lights how a career in engineerprimary and secondary students, from the Great Wall of China ing is accessible to all those who and the world’s tallest buildings, highlighting the amazing ways have an interest in the sector. to underwater robots, solar cars Irish engineers are pushing the There are many misconceptions limits of ingenuity, creativity and and smart, sustainable cities. about the ‘type of person’ who Girl Guides and Brownies in innovation. should pursue engineering and Waterford will also get the Waterford Institute of during Engineers Week we can opportunity to earn engineerTechnology will host a variety show people that the world of of fun, educational and informa- ing badges for the first time engineering is open to everyone during Engineers Week thanks tive shows throughout - girls, boys, creative thinkers, to a collaboration between the Engineers Week including Dr curious minds, problem-solvers Irish Girl Guides and Engineers Ken’s ‘It’s all Done with and leaders,” she continued.

Ireland. The new badges will Mirrors’ show where he will To find out more about encourage young girls around blend spectacular magic tricks, events taking place in Waterford, Ireland to work through a variillusions and stunts with request a copy of Dream Big or ety of fun engineering chalextraordinary science and engito register an event, visit lenges based on creative thinkneering. Waterford IT Lecturer www..engineersweek.ie. ing, curiosity and team-work to Jason Berry will also lead an

Lismore Heritage Centre Upcoming Events

ENGINEERS WEEK WORKSHOP To celebrate Engineer’s Week 2018, Lismore Heritage Centre is running a S.T.E.M. Workshop for children aged 6-12 years.

This workshop takes place on Saturday 24th February from 11.00 a.m. - 1.45 p.m. and we will be exploring BIG engineering projects with lots of hands-on fun.

As part of the workshop, the children will enjoy a FREE screening of “Dream Big” a short film narrated by Jeff Bridges which is exclusive to Engineer’s Week Events.

The workshop, including the film costs just €10 per child and spaces are filling up fast! Call us on 076-1102157 to secure a place.

SPRING FILM WEEK We are delighted to announce our Spring Film Season which takes place from Monday 12th Friday, 16th March.

We will be showing the classic movie “Funny Face” which stars two Hollywood greats, Fred Astaire and the timeless Audrey Hepburn.

The movie is on daily from 2.00 p.m. with tea, coffee and scones (included in price) served from 1.00 p.m.

The cost per person is just €5. Treat yourself, a friend or your group now with a unique afternoon of glitz, glamour and dance. For bookings and information please call us on 076-1102157. Keep an eye on our social media for updates.

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Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746 – email ocappdev@eircom.net – Facebook – Cappoquin Community Centre MICHAEL ENGLISH – UK CONCERT DATES MARCH/APRIL 2018 Michael English playing in Concert on Thursday, 24th of May, 2018.

Cappoquin Community Centre are delighted to announce that Michael English will play in Concert on Thursday May 24th with the show starting at 8 PM, tickets on sale at €25.00.

Michael continues the line of outstanding acts playing in Cappoquin and following on from the great success of the Three Amigos. Another brilliant night is guaranteed from one of the Ireland’s top Country Music performers.

HALL BOOKINGS With 2018 here, all users of the Community Centre individuals, clubs, groups are reminded to book their preferred time for using our facilities. Demand this year is higher than ever with the great success of the Waterford/Wexford ETB classes.

GYM Opening Hours MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session.

Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness.

Resistance equipment - These state of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group. They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder

press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches.

We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg.

Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training.

Physical Trainers, Cappoquin gym has high qualified trainers who specialise in all areas of fitness including weight loss, injury rehab, sports training core and strength training.

Physical Trainers - Conor Prendergast (087-1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (0879713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level.

These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast

available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025.

Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray, Monday Affane Bridge.

Quiddlers from 10.00 a.m. 12.00 noon on Wednesdays Thursday morning 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray, Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday evenings Gymnastics 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre.

All are welcome.

WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre.

COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €5,500 Lotto draw 19th February, 2018 Jackpot €5,400. Numbers drawn were 8, 16, 22 and 25. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Noreen Landers, Melleray Road; Alice & Orla, Main Street; Paul McCormack, Killahala; Denis O’Reilly, Melleray Road; Marion Kavanagh, Mount Melleray.

Next week’s draw is on the 26th February, 2018, with a jackpot of €5,500.

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!

THE inaugural clean-up by members of the newly formed Cappoquin Tidy Towns team took place on Saturday, 17th February. It was a great turnout on such a fabulous sunny morning. It was so refreshing to see so many locals ready, willing and able to make a contribution in this respect.

Present were: Rev. Fr. B. Arthure, Rev. Pat Gear, P.P.; J. J. Landers, Ger Mason, Ml. Fraher, Ml. McGrath, Mce. Kelleher, Val Delaney, Grace and Carmel Kelleher, Mary Burke, Noreen Landers, Sheila Murphy, Peg Murray, Ina Hayes, Jennifer Hickey, Mary McGrath, Betty Kelleher.

Apologises received from the following who for one reason or another could not be present on

the day in question: Mary Coughlan, Virginia Dransfield, Lena O’Brien, Anna Crotty, Breeda Doherty, Lucy Fraher, Tracy Fraher, Carol Coleman, Jim Murray, Paddy Mason, Sonny Landers.

Our main objective on the day (apart from the collection of 14 bags of litter) was to make a statement that Cappoquin Tidy Towns are up and running, determined to make a difference to our environment.

We would ask any other likeminded people to assist us in our endeavours in any future cleanup - gardeners, painters (house or otherwise), professional tradesmen, general DIY experts, in other words anyone whose heart is in Cappoquin, all will be more than welcome.

We have several projects in mind for the coming year (years D.V.) Among our foremost aims would be to give the streetscape of the town a significant lift that is improvement of street lighting, footpaths, street furnishings (provide more refuse bins); repainting of derelict buildings, encourage business and householders to do likewise if at all practical etc.

We would also hope to work closely with our friends in Cappoquin Heritage Group, Cappoquin Civic Link and John McGrath, Cappoquin C.E. Officer, Cappoquin Community Centre and Waterford City and County Council. All of these groups have done trojan work over the years in profiling the very positive side of Cappoquin.

LEHANE’S ON ‘THE GUARDIAN’ It was lovely to see the online edition of the famous English newspaper, The Guardian, recently when it carried a feature on Ireland’s traditional shopfronts. Two local premises were included, Greehy’s of Lismore and Lehane’s Garage of Main Street Cappoquin. The article recalled how the family business had been founded in 1949 and had changed very little since then in its outer appearance.

Lehane’s also has a very interesting connection with our Heritage Group’s latest project, to uncover the history of Cappoquin’s women. For before the garage was established here by Mick Lehane after World War II, the premises was owned by the Smith family, who dealt in ironmongery, fine china and tobacco, among other things. One of the Smiths, Rosemary, went on to become possibly the most famous rally driver in Ireland during the 1960s and 70s, and certainly one of the most famous women in Irish sport too.

One of our photos this week is the shot, taken by ‘The Guardian’, of Lehane’s Garage in Cappoquin. Considering that the family have had cats going back many years, and often seen lazing in the sunshine of the big window, it was wholly appropriate that one of the local felines managed to make an appearance in the lower right of the photo too. Our sincere thanks to Paddy for his assistance with some extra information on the Smiths also.

Finally, look at this picture above, unfortunately it does ‘speak a thousand words’ - the

‘HER STORY’ CONTINUES Despite instances of both bereavement and hospitalization affecting a number of Civic Link personnel in recent weeks, the show goes on and we extend our best wishes to everyone having a challenging time at present. Budding young poets in both Cappoquin primary school and in Transition Year at Blackwater Community School are working on their compositions, dedicated to women they admire, for the competition being run in conjunction with the local library. Preparations are also underway for the much-anticipated poetry reading

by Thomas McCarthy and Lani O’Hanlon, at Cappoquin Library on Thursday, April 26 – National Poetry Day - more details anon.

Of course, we are still working on ‘Cappoquin: Her Story’ and reminding people that anyone with an interesting story to tell, photographs or otherwise should let Heritage Group members know as soon as possible.

Our second photo this week features a few famous modern women.With Mary Donnelly, former member of Civic Link, on the left, the scene in Winnie Fennell’s pub shows the famous proprietress behind the counter, in deep conversation with another local legend,Vivianne Uniacke.

We think the photographer on this occasion was Philly Lee. No idea what the topic of conversation might have been!

old Chinese proverb - I believe in fact it is worth ten thousand words, whatever.

P.S. Do look out for Cappoquin Tidy Towns on social media sites in the near future.

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TALLOW Tallow Community Centre TALLOW Community Centre is as ever a busy place, with Taekwon-do continuing each Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Bingo is still going strong with the current Jackpot now standing at €1,450.

DRAMA Brideview Drama are currently staging their Festival Entry for this year “Stolen Child”. This poignant story is a fascinating exploration of one of the darkest chapters in the history of modern Ireland. So please come along and support your local drama group.

DANCE LESSONS Social Dancing lessons will commence on Monday, 5th March, for 6 weeks. Social Dancing continues on 2nd March with Brendan and Patricia Lee. BRIDGE RESULTS Club Championship played on January 15th and 22nd – 1st Gretta Barry & Alice Henley; 2nd Paddy Condon & Martha Keniry; 3rd Anne Murphy & Jenny Allen. Best of 1st session Chris Healy & Bart O’Donoghue Best of 2nd session

Chris O’Sullivan & Dette Hogan.

January 29th – 1st Joan Clancy & Dette Hogan; 2nd Mary Slattery & Kathleen O’Keeffe; 3rd Mai Burke & Mary McCarthy.

February 5th – 1st Anne Hayes & Alice Henley; 2nd Dette Hogan & Ita Meade; 3rd Mai Burke & Chris O’Sullivan.

February 12th Valentine’s Competition – 1st Jenny Allen &Anne Hayes; 2nd Ita Meade & Marjorie O’Brien; 3rd Mai Burke & Martha Keniry; 4th Maureen Hales & Kay Barry.

Tallow Enterprise Centre INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH FOR CHILDREN This year we are trying a new avenue in children’s classes with the introduction of French for children. Our aim is to give the children an insight into a new language and culture. Classes commence on Friday, 23rd February, from 3.30–4.30 p.m. with a second class starting on Thursday, March 1st.

Enquiries to 058-56445.

ORAL FRENCH FOR EXAM STUDENTS We are continuing our French theme with Oral

French for up-coming exam students. One-to-One tuition – 30 minutes with native speaker and experienced tutor, 12 minutes exam rehearsal and 18 minutes of feedback and recommendations.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get exam ready. Booking essential on 058-56445.

SAFE PASS COURSE Our next Safe Pass course will take place on March 27th.This course is compulsory for all working in the craft and general construction sector or those undertaking on-site security. Don’t miss you chance to avail of it in your own locality.

Monatrea House

KNOCKANORE PROPOSED WIND FARM News has reached us of a public meeting in KGK Sports Hall on Wednesday, February 28th, at 8.30 p.m. This meeting, chaired by County Councillor James Tobin, will discuss a proposed Wind Farm at Coolbeggan, Knockanore. All are welcome.

KNOCKANORE GLENDINE KILWATERMOY MUINTIR COMMUNITY COUNCIL HERITAGE SOCIETY A talk and slide show on the subject of “FARM-

ING SINCE THE FAMINE” will be given at our next Heritage meeting in the KGK Sports Hall on Thursday, March 1st, at 8.00 p.m. Presented by local historian, John O’Mahony.

The result of years of research, John’s presentation gives a brilliant insight into the life and times of the rural dwellers of the period.

Not to be missed. All are welcome.

Pictured are views from the Blackwater, taken during the 2013 Gathering.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 17th FEBRUARY Numbers drawn were 4, 5 and 29. No winner. €25 winners – Maria & William Scanlon; Louise Hodnett, Ballyhane; Tony Shalloe, Ballintaylor; Ciara Gogarty, Modeligo. Next week’s Jackpot €1,200.

LOURDES INVALID FUND A Coffee Morning will be held on Friday, 23rd February in the Parochial hall Cappoquinn at 10.00 a.m. in aid of the Cappoquin, Affane, Modeligo Lourdes Invalid Fund. Please come along and support this worthy fund raiser.

BALLINAMEELA / AGLISH DRAMATICS SECOND HONEYMOON This year’s offering from BAD is a 3 act play from the pen of Sam Cree. It’s set in Ardnalee Guesthouse which is run by a fussy tight fisted landlady if ever there was one. The cast of 12 (6 men & 6 women) have been busy preparing for a number of weeks

now. It will be staged at Carriglea hall on the weekend of the 23rd to the 25th of February. So you know what to do if you want a good night’s laughter.

FUNDRAISING CHARITY QUIZ Modeligo GAA club members Gavin and Mary Foley are hosting a Table Quiz for “Féileacáin” a charity that helps families who experience stillbirths and miscarriages, which I am sure you will all agree is a very worthy cause. The event takes place in Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside on Friday, 2nd March at 8.00 p.m. All support would be greatly appreciated.

NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com.

BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro turf or Hall Please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

Camphire House

BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARD RESULTS 1st: Pat Ryan and Sheila Lonergan, Pat Kirby and Dave Fennessy. Lucky Tables: Mary Byrne and Helen O'Keeffe, Stephen Cunningham and Fr. Cullinan. Tickets: Delia Cashell x 2, Liz McCarthy x 2 and Helen O'Keeffe.

CONDOLENCES The Ballysaggart community extends its deepest sympathies to the families of Marion Coleman, Lismore and

Michael Feeney, Ballinahown, Fermoy who died recently.

May they Rest in Peace.

LADIES FOOTBALL AGM Ballysaggart Ladies Football Club will hold their AGM next Monday night, 26th February at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Centre, Ballysaggart. As we look forward to another great year of football we encourage trainers, mentors and parents to come along on the night.

Strancally Castle

Music Evening in Ballysaggart in aid of Cancer Research THERE will be a “mega” night of music, song and dance in Meagher’s on Saturday, March 3rd at 9.00 p.m. in aid of the Caroline Foundation. The Caroline Foundation in a charitable group that raises money for the Cancer Clinical Research Trust. The mission and purpose of The Caroline Foundation is to raise money to fully fund additional post-doctoral scientific researchers on the

Cancer Clinical Research Trust (CCRT) team. The evening of March 3rd in Ballysaggart should be a most entertaining event and will be providing valuable funds for this worthy cause. Please come out that night and support the Caroline Foundation. If you are unable to make it to Ballysaggart on the night you may wish to donate to this very good cause, please give a call to 086-8208242.

Boat House at Dromana

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NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA FÓGRA Ó ÚDARÁS NA GAELTACHTA Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag tairiscint Scoláireachtaí Printíseachta i réimse leathan ceirdeanna gur fiú níos mó ná €2,000 an ceann iad d’iarrthóirí le cáilíocht mar cheardaí a bhaint amach. Is d’iarrthóirí Gaeltachta le Gaeilge líofa na scoláireachtaí seo. Ní mór d'iarrthóirí a bheith sé bliana déag d'aois ar a laghad agus buncháilíochtaí áirithe a bheith bainte amach acu ag brath ar an gceird gur mian leo tabhairt faoi. Tá tuilleadh eolais agus foirm iarratais le fáil ach glaoch ar 091-503121 nó ar shuíomh idirlín an Údarás ag www.udaras.ie. Is é an 28ú Feabhra 2018 an dáta deiridh d’iarratais.

SEÓ FAISEAN Beidh Seó Faisean ar siúl in Óstan na Páirce Déardaoin 1ú Márta ag 8.00 i.n. ar mhaithe le S.N Bhaile Mhic Airt, An Sean Phobal. Ticéid ar fáil ón scoil ar 058-46446, The Wine Buff, nó Spar na Rinne. Go raibh maith agat as ucht bhur dtacaíocht COISTE TUISMITHEOIRÍ MHEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS – BAG2SCHOOL Cé go bhfuil Meánscoil San Nioclás dúnta an tseachtain seo (12-16 Feabhra) don mbriseadh meántéarma, tá am fós éadaí a thabhairt isteach don mBailiúchán Éadaí atá á reachtáil ag Coiste na dTuismitheoirí ar mhaithe na Meánscoile ar an gCéadaoin, 21ú Feabhra 2018.

Glacfar le héadaí, bróga, málaí láimhe agus bréagáin bhoga (ach cuma maith a bheith orthu) sa scoil ar an Luan 19ú, Máirt 20ú agus suas dtí 10.00 r.n. ar an gCéadaoin, 21 Feabhra.

Rachaidh pé airgead a bhaileomid ar mhaithe leis an Meánscoil

agus tugann lucht Bag2School céatadán eile chuig Lauralynn House, an chéad oispís in Éirinn do pháistí. Má tá Glantachán an Earraigh ar siúl agat agus tú ag iarraidh éadaí srl a chaitheamh amach, anois an t-am len iad a thabhairt dúinn don mbailiúchán seo. Go raibh míle maith agaibh as ucht bhur gcuid tacaíochta.

Bags of clothes will be accepted into Meánscoil San Nioclás from Monday, 19th February to 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 21st February for the Bag2School collection being organised by Coiste na dTuismitheoirí. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

COISTE LOURDES - AN RINN AGUS AN SEAN PHOBAL Tá Maidin Caife ar siúl í Mooneys Tigh Tábhairne, An Rinn ar an Satharn, 24ú Feabhra, ó 11 r.n. go dtí 2 i.n. Rachaidh an t-airgead a bheidh bailithe i dtreo duine atá tinn ón bparóiste a chur ar oilithreacht Dheoise Phort Láirge is an Leasa Mhóir go Lourdes i Meitheamh, 2018.

Bígí linn. A tuilleadh eolais ó Siobhán De Faoite 058-46191 nó Seosaimhthín Uí Mhuiríosa 058-46262.

Please support Maidin Caife in Mooneys Tigh Tábhairne, An Rinn, on Saturday, 24th February, 2018 from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Monies raised will go towards sending a sick person(s) from the Parish on the Waterford & Lismore Dioceson Pilgrimage to Lourdes in June, 2018. A tuilleadh eolais ó Siobhán De Faoite 058 46191 nó Seosaimhthín Uí Mhuiríosa 058 46262.

TIONÓIL NICOLÁS TÓIBÍN Á CHEILIÚRADH AGAINN SA SCOIL Gabhaimid buíochas ó chroí

do Ann Mulqueen, Mac Dara Mac Donnacha agus do Chaoimhín Ó Fearghaill as ucht teacht ar cuairt chugainn chun cúpla port a sheint dúinn mar cheiliúradh ar Thionóil Nioclás Tóibín an Aoine seo chaite.

D'fhreagair na páistí le cúpla port álainn iad féin.

DEIREADH SEACHTAINE DO THEAGHLAIGH I NGAELTACHT NA NDÉISE Beidh deireadh seachtaine trí Ghaeilge do theaghlaigh gur foghlaimeoirí Gaeilge iad ón 16ú go dtí an 18ú Feabhra.

Tá an deireadh seachtaine á eagrú ag Coláiste na Rinne i bpáirt le Glór na nGael chun deis a thabhairt do theaghlaigh saoire a bheith acu i gceantar Gaeltachta. Beidh lóistín, béilí agus imeachtaí ar fad eagraithe don deireadh seachtaine ar chostas ag tosnú ó €140 an duine fásta & €80 an páiste. Páistí faoi 3 saor in aisce.

Is gá áirithint a dhéanamh go luath tríd ríomhphoist a sheoladh go cabrini@glornangael.ie. Tá gach eolas faoin deireadh seachtaine ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra, Glór na nGael ar 083-4455914 nó Coláiste na Rinne ar 05846128.

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.

SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil.

Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428.

GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I NDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n.

Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie.

An Irish language Playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail?

Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine

dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25ú bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087-3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 05846664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating.

Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087-3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058-46664.

CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách.

SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ar fáil i gcomhair coinne in Ionad Pobail na Rinne, Dé Máirt agus Déardaoin ach é a chur in áirithe roimh ré. Déan teagmháil le Strandside Medical i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, 05841227.

Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available on appointment in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday.

Contact Strandside Medical Centre for further information, 058-41227.

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 0851422902.

The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902.

SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com.

If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com.

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 058-46664.

Joan Dahill with Ray D'Arcy the Bullock.

BALLYDUFF UPPER BALLYDUFF has always been renowned as having a great community, and to be fair it still does.

To adequately thank everyone that has supported events, sacrificed their personal time and/or items for the greater good of our community would be impossible. To bring the community even closer together, a new email has been set up for events/news notices in Ballyduff for local press. To keep this new notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087 2273737.

OLYMPIC QUALIFIER Huge congratulations to Elaine Martin who has qualified from the Munster Region in Equestrian last May and now goes onto the National Special Olympics qualifiers in Dublin next June. The very best of luck Elaine from everyone in Ballyduff!

BUTTERFLIES PLAYGROUP Butterflies Playgroup was recently awarded Healthy Ireland Smart Start award. Congratulations to all involved.

5K RUN There will be a 5K run coming up on 15th April. Keep an eye on local press for more details in the coming weeks.

BINGO Bingo is to become a quarterly feature in St Michael’s Hall in the future with the first night happening in March next.

UPCOMING EVENTS There are a lot of upcoming events in the pipeline including the Annual Gala Festival. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details as well as on the Facebook

pages including Ballyduff Upper.

What’s On and Ballyduff Upper Gala Festival.

RAY THE BULLOCK Our very own Joan Dahill featured on the Ray D’Arcy Show with Ray D’Arcy the bullock to raise funds for various charities with the help of Mount Melleray Community and John O’Brien of Cashel. Ray D’Arcy the bullock sold for a whopping €1,850! Well done Joan!

JOE DOLAN TRIBUTE Saturday night 17th February last a great night was had in The Log Cabin with a Joe Dolan Tribute night. Thank you to all involved for organising it.

BALLYDUFF DRAMA The very best of luck to the Ballyduff Drama Group on the drama circuit with their play “Albertine in Five Times”. It is an exploration of a woman’s life over five decades from 30 to 70 and it is directed by Ger Canning.

Currently playing in St Michael’s Hall February 18th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th. This year’s the West Waterford Drama Festival is in its 37th year and runs 1st to 10th March.

Further details on www.ballyduffdrama.com

Our own "Joe" Kevin Geary at the Tribute night.

Joan Dahill with Ray D'Arcy and daughter Pauline

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

TOURANEENA SLIABH gCUA DANCING CLUB The Sliabh gCua Dancing Club will hold a class Feis on Saturday, 3rd March at the Community Centre,Touraneena.

The Feis will start at 2.00 p.m.

We are looking forward to seeing all our dancers in action.

SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The winning numbers drawn in Hanrahan's Bar last Sunday night for the €3,000 jackpot were €6,7,20 and for the €300 jackpot, they were 9, 10, 26.

There was still no winner of either jackpot so next weeks first jackpot draw will be for €3,000 and the second draw for €400.

The 5 x €20 winners drawn were, 1) Emma Fitzpatrick, 2) Breda Cullinan, 3) Sharon Cullinan, 4) Martin Wall, 5) Tom Gleeson's Grandchildren. The Promoters prize of €20 was won

by Tom Condon. Next week’s draw will be in Dunne's Bar on Sunday night, 25th February.

Tickets on sale from local shops, committee members and designated promoters.

TOURANEENA RUNNERS The club have a new training route with the meeting point now at the G.A.A. field on Wednesday nights at 7.15 p.m.

Outside of the Easter 5 Mile Bunny Fun Run/Walk being held at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Easter Sunday, in aid of Our Lady's Crumlin Hospital which will be a fabulous day out for all the family, there is also the Waterford Viking Marathon coming up on Saturday, 30th June, 2018. This is the 7th year of the marathon and the route will be the same as last year and will take in the two bridges, Rice Bridge and Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge.

Participants can choose to do either a full, half or quarter marathon. If you would like to register for the Viking 2018 marathon go to https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/ WLRfmWaterfordVikingMarath on2018 where information and prices are also available.

SLIABH gCUA / ST. MARY’S VICTORY SOCIAL Last reminder for the Sliabh gCua / St. Mary’s Victory Social in honour of the junior football team who won the the junior A County Final last year.The social is on this Saturday night, 24th February, starting at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Tickets cost €25 each and can be purchased from any committee member. It will be a great night and we hope to see lots of support for the team and management on their well deserved night of celebration.

CLOTHING COLLECTION If you want to put your unwanted clothing to a good cause, a Clothing Collection event will be held at Ballymacarby Community Centre starting on February 24th at 9.00 a.m. to February 25th at 2.00 p.m.The clothing collection

is being hosted by the Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Club.

SENIOR HURLING Last Sunday saw Waterford take on Kilkenny in round 3 of the Allianz league. Waterford were bidding for a rare three in a row win over Kilkenny, however, the end result was that they suffered their third straight defeat in the league. Waterford 1-12, Kilkenny 1-20. Waterford were unlucky when a dubious decision by referee Fergal Horgan (Tipperary), who refused to play advantage when Mikey Kearney went in on the Kilkenny goal, however, Waterford's misfiring is in general becoming a real worry.

In the first half Waterford registered only 1 point from play and whilst Pauric Mahony's free taking and Tommy Ryan's injury time goal massaged the scoreboard a little, Waterford haven't really looked threatening at any stage of the league so far. One of the few encouraging things at the game from a Waterford supporters point of view was unfortunately not game related at all.

It was encouraging to see the Health Equality for the South East (HEFSE) campaigning group get some exposure at games over the weekend. The 'Hand on Heart' when the national anthem is being played is trying to create awareness of the lack of 24/7 cardio services in Waterford. Fair play to Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Tipperary who along with their managers support the campaign. If you want to get on board and support the campaign please go to https://www.facebook.com/healthequityfse/ Waterford's round 4 of the league will be played next Sunday at 2.00 p.m. against Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

SENIOR CAMOGIE In the Littlewoods league, Waterford played Dublin last Sunday. It was a must win game in order for Waterford to chase down a semi-final spot.The ladies did not disappoint and ensured an impressive win over Dublin.

Dublin opened the goal scoring with an early goal in the second minute of the game and just before half time Waterford's Ciara Jackman had a fine penalty save against Dublin's Siobhan Kehoe.

At half time there was only a point between the teams, Waterford 0-09, Dublin 1-05. In the second half Waterford's Beth Carton found the back of the Dublin net with a fantastic goal.

The final score was Waterford 114, Dublin 1-07. Next Sunday Waterford will play Limerick in an away game. All support would be greatly appreciated.

SENIOR FOOTBALL Both the senior men and women's teams will be playing this weekend. The ladies will take on Sligo in the Lidl league on Sunday, 25th February and the men will take on Carlow in the Allianz league on Saturday nght, 24th February.

Litter pickers getting ready to head out.

Ballinroad Community Group AT our recent Text Alert Launch Meeting it was decided to do a litter pick. So, a few days later, on Saturday, 10th February, we did a fairly big litter pick in Ballinroad and nearby areas. The rain stopped and the sun came out just as we were starting, and it stayed fine for about three hours, so we were very lucky with the weather. We picked from the N25 Junction to Clonea and from the Barnawee to beyond the Crooked Bridge, including some of the Greenway and most of the road leading to the castle end car park in Clonea.

Hopefully, the whole area will stay presentable for another few months, but with the disgusting littering habit of a few bad apples we’ll probably have to do it all again before too long. We filled a large trailer with rubbish for the council to take away, as can be seen from the photograph. The amount of litter we pick up every year never seems to go down, which is a bit depressing as it suggests that some people are as ignorant as ever when it comes to

thoughtlessly throwing their rubbish away for others to pick up after them. It’s a pity that the people who throw away so many energy drinks cans can’t find the energy to dispose of them properly.

A big thank you to the vol-

unteers (most of whom are in the photo) who turned out in good numbers. We had a good mixture of old reliables and new faces. It's not nice cleaning up after other people but there is a sense of satisfaction afterwards.

Also, a fiver that was found on

the day was used to fund a once-off euro millions syndicate, but no luck unfortunately.

Better luck next time maybe.

We’d like to thank Dwane Tool Hire and Waterford City & County Council for their help and support with the litter pick.

Trailer of rubbish.

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Port Lairge WE would to thank everyone who attended our Fundraising Table Quiz which was held in Lawlors Hotel on Saturday, January 27th.

We would also like to thank all the musicians who played in session after the Quiz. As well as being a fundraiser it was a way for all branches to get together and enjoy the Quiz and Music Session.

A special thank to Quizmaster

Bob O’Brien and his team of Mike and Peter.

Thanks also to Lawlors Hotel for the use of the Hall.

MEMBERSHIP Closing date for membership is Friday, 16th March; please have all membership and fees to Valerie O’Gorman before this date.

Fleadh Cheoil na nDeise will take place this year in Ballyduff Upper on 18th - 20th May.

Closing date for all Fleadh entries including Mol an Óige is Friday, 30th March, and all correspondence for Fleadh matters can be emailed or posted to Patrick O'Brien, Farrahy Road, Kildorrery, Co. Cork.

Please note: Dancing will take place on the Saturday along with Singing, lilting Comhra Gaeilge, Storytelling and Newly Composed Song.

Also this year there will be a

Mol an Óige for Set Dancing and Ceili Dancing which will consist of lead and Body only.

Each child who takes part in Mol an Óige will receive a certificate.

Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2018 will take place in Ennis, Co. Clare, from 15th to 22nd July.

All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil 2018 will take in Drogheda from Sunday 12th to Sunday, 19th August.

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KILMAC WELCOME SIGN We have a lovely stone erected at the entrance to the village, inscribed "Welcome to Kilmacthomas". Well done to the Tidy Towns committee for their excellent work.

SAVE THE 8TH On Saturday, March 10th, a Pro-Life Rally will take place in Dublin. Dungarvan Pro-Life are organising a bus which will stop at Kilmacthomas Old Post Office at 9.00 a.m. To book a seat on this bus phone 086-3751198.

IRISH CANCER SOCIETY A 5k fun run / walk on Saturday, 24th March at 11.00 a.m. on Waterford Greenway, Kilmacthomas. Registration from 9.30 a.m. in the Rainbow Community Hall, cost €10.

Refreshments afterwards in the Rainbow Hall.

For further details contact 086-2206007. Make this a great day out for all the family and support a very worthy cause.

Don't forget Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society this year is Friday, 23rd March, this is a great event for raising much needed funds, daffodils and pins etc. will be available in the usual outlets.Your support appreciated.

LOTTO DRAW Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw results for Saturday, February 17th – Letters drawn were J, O, P and T. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Denis Flynn, Clonea; Sean Kelly, Kilmac; Jondi O’Byrne, The Lodge, Kilmac; Philip Dunne, Hillside Crescent and Declan Keane, Faha. Next week’s jackpot is €750 be in to win.

KILROSSANTY BINGO Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. sharp.

Prize money €1,200, jackpot €1,000. Cash prizes for raffle.

Proceeds go to Kilrossanty Juvenile GAA. WHIST Whist will resume in Kilrossanty Hall on 9th March at 8.00 p.m. New members always welcome.

TEXT ALERT Kilrossanty and Fews Text Alert Home Security and Information Night on Thursday, 22nd February at 7.30 p.m. in Kilrossanty hall. Experts in home security will give talks and also in

attendance will be Chief Superintendant Padraig Dunne and Superintendant John Mulligan. This promises to be a very interesting and informative meeting so all who are interested in home security or related matters please come along.

CLOTTO The weekly Clotto will be held on Saturday nights instead of Sunday nights in both pubs. The starting date is March 4th at 10.00 p.m.

DEISE DRAW Deise Draw tickets will be available shortly for the new series which will start in May.

Eason Spelling Bee embarks on eighth year of annual national competition THIS month, Eason’s annual Spelling Bee competition will kick start in Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon and from there will journey around the country, in search of this year’s King or Queen Bee. Now in its eighth year, the Eason Spelling Bee competition encourages kids to practice their spelling, to read more and strives to instil greater confidence when it comes to literacy and spelling, from a young age.

This year, over 900 schools from across the country have registered for the Eason Spelling Bee, in preparation for an exciting year of spelling ahead.

Brendan Corbett, Group Head of Marketing at Eason, said; “We’re extremely proud of the success of the Eason Spelling Bee to date. Over the eight years, we have seen the children of our nation continue to impress with their level of spelling and it’s wonderful to see schools from across the country continuously supporting this initiative.”

Each year the competition begins with registered schools hosting their own in-school Bee competitions, to find their school champion.

From there, the Eason Spelling Bee team will hit the road to host the County Final Bees, which then leads to four Provincial Finals. The All-Ireland Final will take place in June 2018, where the champion speller will be crowned.

The winning school will receive a collection of books for their library to the value of €7,500. The Spelling Bee winner will be awarded a goody bag full of books worth €500 and the prestigious title of the 2018 Eason Spelling Bee champion.

Keep up-to-date with all the 2018 Spelling Bee news on www.easons.com/spellingbee and @easons #EasonSpellingBee

Angelina Duane at Crazy Cats Tattoo Studio.

Happy Memories Photography Click and Ink: Local photographer clicks and gets inked at Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness “Tattoo-athon” IRINA Duane, owner of Happy Memories Photography based in Aglish, County Waterford, donated Sunday 18th of February to photograph the parents, family, and friends of children with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) at Crazy Cats Tattoo Studio in Ballyfermot, Dublin.

Irina’s ECG and heart tattoo.

The charity “Tattoo-athon” was run in conjunction with CHD Awareness Month and saw participants get inked with heartthemed tattoos.

The event raised almost €2,000 for Heart Children Ireland, which fundraises for the Cardiac Unit at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin.

Irina, herself a mother of 3month-old baby Leo Duane, a CHD survivor, also got inked to mark the occasion.

Leo’s 11-year-old sister Angelina, was also on hand to sell charity wrist-bands and windmills to attendees.

Irina is also volunteering with Carlow woman Rhona Cullinan, mother of Molly a fellow CHD survivor, to photograph nationwide over 100 children with a

Irina Duane (Happy Memories Photography) and Eddie O’Connor (Crazy Cats Tattoo Studio).

Leo Duane, a CHD survivor.

CHD, as part of a special project to raise awareness.

Additional photographs of the “Tattoo-athon”, and further

information about future CHD fundraising events, can be found at www.happymemoriesphotography.org

Eddie O’Connor (Crazy Cats Tattoo Studio) inking an ECG and heart tattoo.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

WEST WATERFORD DEATH OF MARY DOWER With great sadness we record the death of dearly loved Clashmore lady Mary Dower (nee Fleming), Ardsallagh, Creggs and Clashmore Village, on Monday last, February 19th following a brief illness.

In her 102nd year Mary will be so dearly missed by her son Declan; daughters Vera and Maire; her daughter-in-law Eileen; sonin-law Michael Murphy; her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, family, neighbours, The Clashmore Community by whom she was so dearly loved and respected and her many friends of every age group. To all of you we extend our deepest sympathy.

Funeral arrangement later.

CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Coffee Morning: Coffee mornings continue at 10 am on Wednesdays in the Heritage Centre. Next Wednesday, 28th February we will have Amanda Murphy coming along to talk about how she makes such beautiful pottery and showing examples of her work and the stages involved.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Community Gym: There are now over 60 enthusiastic members of the gym and we have been very fortunate in having our own personal trainer in Jean Johnson.

Jean will be carrying on with the evening circuit training class which has proved very popular.

From next Monday, 26th February at 6.30 pm and every Wednesday at 7 pm, she will be running circuit training for both men and women. Cost is €5 per session plus €20 for the gym insurance if you are not already a member.

Remember you can have access to all the gym equipment all year for just €60 and that includes a free induction lesson and explanation of how to use the equipment with Jean. She can also provide Personal Training for 1 or 2 people at a cost of €20 per hour.

If you have an idea for any other type of class, let us know.

Pilates: There have been some requests for a Pilates Class and Jean will be running a class in Clashmore Heritage Centre starting on Tuesday, 6th March at 7 pm. Cost for 6 sessions is €40.

Places will be limited so you need to book with Jean on 085 7220940.

Yoga: Pat Dillane will also continue his yoga classes on Monday nights at 8 pm in the Clashmore Heritage Centre starting Monday, 26th February. The cost for this is €50 for 6 sessions. Again you need to book direct with Pat on 087 – 2282490.

Camera Club: The new Camera Club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, 6th March at 8.15 pm in the Clashmore Heritage Centre.

This will be a very informal club where the only requirement is that you have a device that takes photographs. Come along to the

first meeting and share your ideas.

CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION Table Quiz: Hope you are all brushing up on your general knowledge as it’s almost time for our annual Clashmore Tidy Towns Fundraising Table Quiz!

This event will take place at The Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore at 8.30 pm on Friday, March 2nd and will cost €40 per table of four.

There will be some fantastic prizes up for grabs for the lucky winners along with some great raffle prizes to be had on the night so we hope to see you all coming along for what should a great night of fun. See you all there!

MUSICAL BINGO - DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Villerstown Parents’ Association will be hosting a Fundraising Musical Bingo Table Quiz on Friday, March 2nd, please note date at An Cruiscin Lan, Villierstown. Registration at 8.30 pm and the quiz begins at 9.00 pm sharp.We will also have a raffle on the night and your support will be very much appreciated.

AGLISH OPERATION TRANSFORMATION It is never too late to start a fitness programme – you can still join us in Aglish for Operation Transformation continues on Tuesday night in Aglish Community Hall. Weigh-in at 6.30 p.m., which will be private.

Walk will commence at 7 p.m.

Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, February 18th. Our letters drawn were: Z,Y, U, W. We had no winner of our Jackpot which is now €3,900.

The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of €20 each: Peter Deady, Paudie Allen, Gracie O’Neill.

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place last Monday night, February 19th and the following were the numbers out of the drum: 6, 15, 18, 29.We had no jackpot winner.

Our next draw takes place on Monday night at the Ole Mill and our Jackpot will be €2,700. Our weekly lucky draw ticket winners of €20 each were: Mary Trihy, Sean Fleming, Bernie Fleming, Tadhg Bourke, Billy Collins.

Thanks to everyone for supporting our draw.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE We commenced our drive this week with a minutes’ silence as a mark of respect to one of our former dearly loved players, Mrs Mary Dower, to her family and friends we extend deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.

It’s a hat-trick of wins this week, with three in a row for

Paddy Kelleher and Edmond Og Ledingham on eight games, at our Clashmore 45 Drive. In second place on seven games we had Terri McGrath and Mary Foley. In third place on six games were Margaret Leahy and Una Kenneally. Best of the last five winners were Liam Curran and Thomas Power. Our lucky last game winners were Tom Osborne and John Motherway, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

A FLICK THROUGH THE PAGES OF HISTORY WITH MIKE HACKETT NUMBER PLEASE Sincere thanks once again to local author and historian Mike Hackett for the photographs and the following treasured piece of history and which he has written and very kindly shared with us in this weeks notes “Number Please” could be heard thousands of times in the Post Office manual telephone exchanges of the 1950s. Except that not many subscribers knew any numbers - rather did they know the telephonist instead and so “Dr. Riordan please” or “Flemings Bakery” or “Green Park Hotel” would be the reply from the caller. Towns like Youghal had over two hundred ‘phones in that era and the operators (girls in day-time and a man at night) knew all the numbers and names off-by-heart. The caller would be promptly put through without even a mention of the number.

Mick Hackett was the operator on the night shift in Youghal for thirty years - 1938 to 1969 and he saw the number of ‘phones in that time go from thirty to over three hundred. Indeed he worked seven nights every week (no night off) except for a fortnights holidays every year. In the days before automation, he was the expert on the telephone numbers and could give the number of any subscriber instantly. He was very helpful, never questioned anyone and was a popular member of the community because of it.

As you can see from the years that Mick was on that job, he served at it during the war and he did not have to apply for enlistment in the Irish Army for the Emergency as he was considered an important link in the communications chain. There was a down-side though. He had to ring the two local Look-Out posts every hour of every night to ensure that they were okay and that they hadn’t been captured by German invaders. One LookOut post was out on Knockadoon Head; manned by Thady O’Shea and the other was on Ardo Head, Ardmore; manned by Willie Whelan. Needless to say they all became great friends and would play the accordion and sing over the phone-lines for pastime and entertainment. Then sometimes, after the pubs closed, happy customers would make their way to

the Look-Outs for a sing-song.

This would be broadcast over the ‘phone lines to all those connected and within hearing distance.

Willie Whelan told of catching fish off the rocks at Ardo and cooking them over a fire of driftwood during the night. Another story from Willie told of sending an inebriated participant down to the village of Ardmore at 3 am to the house of a Mr. Monsell to ask for salt to put on the fish. You can imagine the answer that he got when Monsell put his head out the window at 3 am.

Mick’s son, Mike, well remembers him coming home from work at 8 am on school mornings when they were just out of bed and he would make the porridge.

Then he would go on to tell the news of the night in town. You had no car crashes in those days and the news could be a Fire Brigade call-out or maybe somebody died overnight. His kids felt so important -- being the first into school with all the news.

On another light note, a friend of Mick Hackett’s mentioned that he would be ringing the local maternity hospital from the public phone box in the middle of the night as his wife had just been admitted, expecting a baby. Mick of course would have to wake up to put the call through to the hospital.

Then when the friend did ring from the phone box at 4 am, the hospital number was engaged (busy). It was hard luck! But it didn’t worry Mick the operator, “The hospital phone is busy, he said, but congratulations, I overheard that your wife had a baby son about half an hour ago”.

Such service!

All the villages around the area had their own little switchboard and the village postmaster had control of those numbers. Except for the very small ones that went off-duty at 10.00 p.m. and went away to bed for the night. But in the bigger places like Ardmore, Clashmore and Killeagh, the postmaster had to get out of bed if the exchange bell rang to mean a call was coming through. Postmasters remembered are Jim Byrne of Killeagh; Frank Shanahan, Ballymacoda; Mrs. Crowe and then Jack Treacy of Villierstown; Mrs. O’Connell, Clashmore; and Michael Moloney of Ardmore.

Another story comes to mind from a doctor in Cork who told the following tale about his young days. He was training to be a medic in a London hospital in the 1950s and every Saturday night he would ring home to a little village in Tipperary to have a chat with his wife-to-be. The nice old woman operator in that village would not delay him if there was no reply but would quickly say “Your girl is gone shopping and I will tell her later that you called”.

Great service! All so simple!

Then sometimes the operator would have her instructions ready “She wants you to ring back after ten o’clock”. And that being in

the days of coin boxes, when you pushed the shillings, sixpences and pennies down the slots - there would be no charge for that call - treated as a ‘No Reply’.

It was the late 1960s before automation began to arrive in Youghal for the telephone exchange - and it brought a rude awakening to those callers who did not know the numbers. They had to wait for the operator to answer while those with the numbers could just dial away themselves. It was the dawning of a different era.

Old ways die hard and so it took months and even years for some subscribers to learn the new five-digit numbers off by heart.

In the meantime, the operators were tormented by clients who were too lazy to look up a small local telephone book. One case told of a local man looking for Joey Gowen’s Green Park Hotel -

only to be told to look up the book for the number. “But I don’t even want to know the number” said he, “Just put me through to Joey Gowen”.

In the early 1970s, The “Give me Dr. Riordan please” became part of history and after a few years Mick Hackett’s job was gone. The operators based in Cork City now controlled the whole area, day and night 24/7.

Dublin people will remember the two big telephone exchanges there as being in Exchequer Street and St. Andrew Street, where hundreds of men and women worked. As well as Dublin calls, they handled all international calls.

Mick’s employer was the Dept. of Posts and Telegraphs and so following the automation, he was offered a job as a postman. He accepted and it saw him to retirement.

Mike Hackett.

Clashmore & Piltown Parish THIS WEEK DAILY MASSES TIMES: Thursday morning 11.00 am – Clashmore Church – funeral Mass for the late Mary Dower Friday morning – Piltown church – 10 am Friday evening 7.30 pm – Clashmore Church – Anniversary Mass for the late Dick Power.

MASS TIMES Vigil Mass of Sunday in Piltown at 6.00 p.m.

Sunday Mass in Clashmore at 9.00 a.m.

COLLECTION When setting out to Mass this weekend we ask you to put a few extra euro in your pocket for our second collection which will take place at all the weekend Masses for the World Meeting of Families – your support will be very much appreciated.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart LENT Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 14th and Trocaire Boxes are now available in the churches.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS The dates for First Holy Communions in the parish are: Ballinameela Sunday, May 6th at 11.30 am Aglish Sunday, May 13th at 11.30 am The date for Confirmation in the parish is Tuesday, April 10th at 11.00 am in Aglish Church.

FEASTS OF ST. CATHALDUS & ST. DECLAN Mass to celebrate the feast of St. Cathaldus will be celebrated at St. Cathaldus Well, Canty on Thursday, May 10th at 7.30 pm.

Mass to celebrate the feast of St. Declan will be celebrated at St. Declan’s Well, Toor on Thursday, July 26th.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION LITURGIES Liturgies for First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the following Masses: Aglish Church Sunday, March 28th at 11.05 a.m.

Ballinameela Church March 24th at 7.30 p.m.

Aglish Church Sunday, March 25th at 11.15 a.m.

PRO-LIFE TEAM Anyone interested in helping with leaflets are asked to hand in their name to the Sacristry.

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Cork ARC Cancer Support House in Youghal Appoints Colette Cahill as Community Cancer Support Co-Ordinator

A Wintry wooded walk on Mount Melleray for Dungarvan Hillwalking Club C walkers.

[Patricia Hurley]

Get creative, talk about drugs or alcohol and win great prizes!

THE Ana Liffey Drug Project invites young people between the ages of 12-25 to think and talk about drug and alcohol related issues creatively, through the Drugs.ie “Let’s Talk About Drugs” National Youth Media Awards 2018 competition. Deadline: 9th of April 2018.

To enter, young people are asked to research topics or share their personal experiences and create either: a short video, an audio podcast, a news article or a poster. They can enter individually or as a group, working together with their friends.The age categories for entering are: 12-14; 15-17; 18-21; 2225.

The themes for the 12-14 and 15-17 age categories are: • Talk about -underage drinking and the risks • Talk about - cannabis and the risks The themes for the 18-21 and the 22-25 categories are: • Club Drugs – what are the risks?

• Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs – what are the risks?

The format of the competition encourages peer learning and a healthy chat about drugs and alcohol, as well as creating a space for creativity, research and

teamwork.

Winners from the four age categories will receive a €250 One4All gift card and the overall winner will receive a prize of €1,000 One4All gift cards.

Winners will also have their work published on drugs.ie.

Drugs.ie is Ireland’s National Drug and Alcohol Information and Support Website.

The drugs.ie site has in excess of 120,000 unique Irish visitors each year and over 500,000 international visitors.

You can find full competition details at www.drugs.ie/awards.

The Drugs.ie “Let’s Talk About Drugs” National Youth Media Awards is an annual drug education competition that aims to help young people explore and understand various issues relating to drug and alcohol use in Irish society.

The competition is primarily aimed at secondary schools, colleges, and youth clubs nationwide and it’s supported by the Department of Health, the HSE, the Ana Liffey Drug Project, Healthy Ireland, and the Drugs.ie website.

Please feel free to contact awards@drugs.ie if you have any questions in relation to the competition.

COLETTE Cahill joins Cork ARC Cancer Support House as Community Cancer Support Co-ordinator for their cancer support service at 29 Friar Street in Youghal.

Colette brings over twenty years’ experience in nursing roles and in service development across public, private and voluntary sectors to Cork ARC Cancer Support House.

As Senior Care Nurse Specialist in bowel and bladder care, Colette has worked closely with patients and their families to adjust to life following diagnosis, surgery and treatment, as well as being responsible for developing and growing that nursing service to GPs, Consultants and other health care professionals in the Munster region across both the hospital and community care settings. Most recently, Colette has worked as a psychotherapist with Pieta House, where she worked with children and adults supporting them to achieve positive mental health.

Prof. Seamus O’Reilly, Chairman of Cork ARC Cancer Support House welcomed Colette to the Cork ARC Cancer Support House team, saying: “Colette’s skills and expertise in nursing and in counselling across the public, private and voluntary sectors will form the cornerstone of support services for cancer patients, their families and carers at Cork ARC in Youghal, where we support the communities of East Cork and West Waterford.”

Having launched in May of

Colette Cahill

2017 at 29 Friar Street, Cork ARC Cancer Support House is open every Wednesday between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm to support all those affected by cancer in the community. All of their services are available free of charge. Their service is professional, nurse led and confidential. Their aim is to provide therapies that complement the medical model and adhere to best practice, so as to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer.

All those who wish to avail of support services at Cork ARC Cancer Support House in Youghal are welcome to drop in

without an appointment, each Wednesday, free of charge.

Telephone support is also available every Wednesday, on 024 91654.

Aside from the one-to-one support available at Cork ARC, counselling, therapeutic massage and reflexology are available to alleviate the physical and psychological effects of cancer. A six week yoga programme is currently underway, offering participants a guided programme of gentle yoga movements and breath awareness to enhance relaxation and help manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis.

Youghal Little Theatre Annual General Meeting 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the foundation of Youghal’s very popular drama group “Youghal Little Theatre” – following the huge success of their 2017 production of Jimmy Keary’s, “The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley” at the Mall Arts Centre.

Plans are already in place for their next performance which promises to pack the house again this

year, and audition dates will be announced in the coming weeks If you would like to be part of this very active and vibrant group, please come along to our Annual General Meeting which takes place upstairs in The Red Store on Wednesday March 7th at 7.30 p.m.

Hope to see all you drama lovers there!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Dark Ireland: Images of a Lost World New book featuring the work of photographer Richard Fitzgerald INFLUENCED by a short poem of the same title; by Ireland’s famous poet Patrick Kavanagh, Waterford-born photographer Richard

Fitzgerald has brought together a remarkable book of moody monochrome photographs, which he fondly describes as “revealing the dark underbelly

of Irish rural life”.

His striking images form a narrative thread with the notso-distant past. His camera focuses on the back roads of the

countryside, and records intimate moments of people in their cottages and farms. Nuns, rosary-nights; confessions, coffins, and currachs are captured along with horse-fairs and peat harvesting.

“My memories are steeped in Irish country life; I worked on the land before leaving my homeland, I ploughed fields, milked cows by hand, made haycocks, planted potatoes, and took horses to the forge. But all too soon it was over and I joined the ranks of thousands of other Irish emigrants bound for a new life abroad”.

He claims he was thrown out of Ireland at the age of fourteen, wrongly accused of stealing a bottle of lemonade. It was an event that ultimately led to his early departure from Ireland.

In London, unable to get into college to study photography, a stroke of good fortune landed in his lap when he rented rooms from a retired portrait photographer who had been working with large wooden cameras and glass plate negatives.

The gentleman became Richard’s personal tutor in photography for many years,

allowing him free use of studio and darkroom.

After travelling the world as a ships photographer in the late 1960s, Richard returned to the capital and set up his own photographic studio photographing rock and roll stars, and actresses and actors from the silver screen.

He has enjoyed forty years of working with various magazines and newspapers; his photographs have been published in innumerable publications around the world.

But he has always held an enduring love of his homeland and he continues to photograph Ireland to this day; he returns home to Tramore several times each year.

In his enchanting book, the dimly-lit rooms of Ireland prior to the arrival of electricity are eloquently remembered in his first-hand account of his childhood years; his early experiences observing light and shadow in a world illuminated by candlelight and oil-lamps are poignantly recalled in exquisite detail. The result is a unique album that is both compelling and graceful; a fond tribute of

Richard Fitzgerald an earthier time and place.

His previous books of photographs include “Vanishing Ireland” with text by Edna O’Brien, followed by “Ireland: The Parting Glass” which included his own text recalling poignant childhood memories.

His photographs in both books captured the disappearing world of times past in Irish rural life.

He is also an award-winning film maker; and his highly acclaimed documentary entitled “The Brothers” gained him a nomination in the Irish Film and Television Awards.

Dark Ireland: Images of a Lost World is Richard Fitzgerald latest book, a collection of highly evocative images from one of Ireland’s outstanding photographers. Published by Currach Press.

Returning home from the peatbogs – Connemara 1970 – by Richard Fitzgerald – page 10 – Dark Ireland book.

Milking Time – County Waterford 1990 – by Richard Fitzgerald – page 12 – Dark Ireland book.

Nun on a windy hill – Tramore, County Waterford, 1987 – by Richard Fitzgerald.

Orla Oates and Sharon McGrath pictured at the WLR & Granville Hotel GAA [Noel Browne] Awards Gala Dinner.

WLR’s Teresanne O’Reilly and her husband Declan Furlong pictured at the [Noel Browne] WLR & Granville Hotel GAA Awards Gala Dinner.

Peter and Daniel McLoughlin pictured at the WLR & Granville Hotel GAA Awards Gala Dinner.

[Noel Browne]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

FEATURE

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The day Manchester United was decimated!

By Frank Colbert (South Africa)

AFTER assistant manager Murphy had visited the hospital in Munich he soon stated that: “I have seen the boys. Limbs and hearts may be broken, but the spirit remains. Manchester United lives on. My boss and great friend Matt Busby would want me to tell you that the Red Devils will survive despite the misgivings of so many after such a terrible tragedy. “While visiting the survivors in the hospital Murphy kept a stiff upper lip based on what he had witnessed during the war in Italy when he lost so many comrades. However, despite this hard exterior he was soon observed in a back corridor of the hospital sobbing his heart out in pain at the loss of so many young players whom he had adored for their talent and who he loved like sons.

Soon after the very frail Matt Busby had whispered to him from his oxygen tent:“It’s in your hands now Jimmy, go to it.” The assistant manager escorted Harry Gregg and Bill Foulkes home to Manchester by train and boat. It was now just a week after the crash. However, every time the train braked or jolted both players suffered uncontrollable shaking and terrible panic while suddenly feeling they were back in the plane during the impact of the crash. During subsequent weeks and months United’s seven surviving players were to experience similar trauma while returning home in similar fashion. After arriving in Manchester both Gregg and

Foulkes endured heart-wrenching funerals of lost team-mates and pals, as well as the ongoing mourning throughout the whole city.

THE REVIVAL A matter of days later they both had to start training again to prepare for United’s first game a mere two weeks after Munich. In the dressingroom before the game they startlingly found that they were the only two players remaining from the pre-Munich team in a patchwork team containing two hastily signed players and a number of reserves, plus third team player Shay Brennan.

This FA Cup game against prominent First Division team Sheffield Wednesday before a capacity crowd at Old Trafford was the most emotionally charged game of football ever played in England. Some match tickets were sold for ten times their value with some 20,000 fans were locked out. The atmosphere was hysterical with Wednesday being swept away by a great tide of emotion. During the game some fans inadvertently shouted out names of some dead players in their state of extreme hysteria. After 19 year old Brennan scored two goals he instantly became the first hero of the new Busby Babes. In the words of the highly popular but sensitive Shay to me in the middle of Dublin’s Stephen’s Green in 1971: “Despite scoring two goals on my debut, I just wanted to go straight home afterwards instead of celebrating. I’ll never forget that so many of my friends and a great team died to enable that (my debut) to

Jimmy Murphy leads out Billy Foulkes, Stan Crowther and Harry Gregg at Wembley for the 1958 FA Cup final.

1957 England Footballer of the Year runner-up – 20 year old Duncan Edwards. happen.”

Against all the odds, the patchwork team under the captaincy of Foulkes went on to subsequently reach the FA Cup final after also disposing of prominent teams West Bromich Albion and Fulham.

Prior to the final Bill Foulkes stated that he had lost a stone in weight. Some forty years later he revealed that: “I sometimes still suffer mental scars.” Harry Gregg recalled that his ongoing headaches in those days sometimes got so bad that he had to use his tie as a makeshift tourniquet around his head in bed at night in order to ease the pain.

DEATH OF DUNCAN EDWARDS The following day the football football world in England was once again devastated on hearing that their biggest hope for the 1958 World Cup finals, Duncan Edwards had sadly succumbed to his many life-threatening injuries after a gallant battle.

Amazingly, despite winning only two of their league games since Munich, the makeshift United team was 7/4 favourites to win the cup final! However, the players were understandably both mentally and emotionally shattered after playing 12 games in a month in order to catch up on the backlog of postponed games and they duly lost to Bolton Wanderers by a scoreline of 2-0. Sadly , for the second goal Gregg had received a shoulder in the back from England centre forward (striker) Natt Lofthouse

which shoved him into the back of the net with the ball in his grasp. As a result he lay concussed in the back of the goals for a few minutes afterwards, but the goal was allowed.

Prior to Jimmy Murphy leading out the team onto the hallowed Wembley turf before the game Matt Busby still struggling on crutches entered the United dressingroom to give the team a pep talk. However, having quickly taken in the many immature faces of this newly patched up team which had suddenly replaced his Busby Babes, he soon broke down in mid sentence and had to be lead away to an adjacent room to recover his typical composure.

Finally, the bubble had now burst for the exhausted patchwork team but the semi-final of the European Cup was still outstanding. However, Bobby Charlton had quickly hit the same brilliant form he was in before the crash and it soon attracted the attention of the England selectors who amazingly insisted on having first call on his services for a preliminary tour of Eastern Europe before the World Cup in Sweden some two months later.

Startlingly, despite his absence, United duly beat AC Milan in the first leg of the European Cup semi-final at Old Trafford by a scoreline of 2-1. Unfortunately, due to the considerable trauma of Munich the club now found it necessary to spend two days travelling by boat and train to

reach Milan for the second leg and they duly succumbed to AC Milan by a scoreline of 4-0.

The good news was, that due to his superhuman strength and resilience, the assistant manager had kept United afloat. He had worked the miracle by making certain that his Murphy’s Marvels would ensure that the club would still survive the hugely debilitating effects of the crash, contrary to the concerns of so many. Despite losing eight star players, who were like sons to him, he had used his superhuman strength and resilience to ensure that the club would gradually rise again from the ashes of Munich.

Also, in due course, together with Busby, he would in time be greatly responsible for the club becoming one of the most successful and famous in the world of football!

The debilitating effect of losing so many of his boys at Munich was the cause of considerable shock and pain to him for a long time. Nevertheless, some four months after experiencing the considerable shock and pain of Munich, he succeeding in bringing the minnows of the Welsh team to the quarter-finals of the World Cup finals in Sweden where, despite the absence of their legendary John Charles, they narrowly lost by a scoreline of 1-0 to eventual World Champions Pele’s Brazil.

As a result of his superhuman efforts for United and Wales over the previous four months he was soon approached, not only by some English and Italian top teams, but also by Brazil, to become their manager.

However, the ever faithful and dedicated Welshman decided instead to stay at Old Trafford for the remainder of his managerial career in order to help Busby rebuild his beloved United.

Startlingly, fifteen months after Munich, with Charlton and Viollett now back to full form and a gradually recovering Busby resuming the reins, United finished League runners-up in 1959. Their only signing had been the hugely impressive Albert Quixall from Sheffield Wednesday. Viollett finished the season as top scorer in the league with 32 goals. Charlton and Stiles would in time become household names in United and England football and would win league medals and as well as a World Cup medal in 1966.

However, of the number of a new generation of Busby Babes now emerging after the crash, some had been promoted to the first team too early to plug the several gaps and would never realise their true potential. As a result, a number of relatively expensive signings had to be gradually made (including Noel Cantwell, David Herd, Denis Law, Pat Crerand) over the next five years. On 29th May, 1968, Busby’s initial prediction that it would take the team ten years to fully recover from Munich materialised when his team, appropriately captained by Charlton, beat Eusebio’s Benfica in the European Cup Final by a scoreline of 4-1. I was privileged to be sitting a mere 20 metres away from captain Bobby Charlton as he emotionally lifted the elusive cup at Wembley, while supported by a team appropriately in the United tradition containing nine homegrown players, including Bill Foulkes, Shay Brennan and Nobby Stiles. For both Busby and myself the holy grail had now finally been reached with several survivors and relatives of the Munich casualties in attendance in the stands.

Continued next week.

Pictured (l. to r.): Ronnie Cope, Harry Gregg, Billy Foulkes, trainer Jack Crompton, Ian Greaves, Freddie Goodwin and Shay Brennan relax in the United dressingroom after a hugely emotional FA Cup game against Sheffield Wednesday.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Brilliant duo for Cúil na Sméar Concert IN the world of traditional music, there are many stars and more often than not we pay great tribute to those of previous generations. Many household names have graced the unique venue which is Cúil na Sméar Hall.

Legendary names like Tony McMahon, Joe Burke, Martin Hayes, Steve Cooney and Noel Hill spring to mind, only a short list from the almost 70 concerts hosted there since 1998. Once again on Friday, March 9th two outstanding performers will perform at the popular venue featuring Harp and Uilleann Pipes.The names of Laoise Kelly and Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn are highly respected, not just among traditional musicians but also among the wider artistic community from stage to film and TV. The promotion of the Harp and Uilleann Pipes has been a priority in the academy of music which has developed in Cúil na Sméar over the past 35 years. For that reason, there is great satisfaction that this famous duo requested a date here during their present tour. While it is just a year since Laoise and Tiarnán recorded their duet album, for the previous 20 years they have developed outstanding individual careers.That duet album is one of the great recording gems of our time and will in the future stand out like those of Hill and Linnane, Burke and McGann or McMahon and Hill.There are no superlatives to describe Laoise Kelly’s stellar career. While her own 3 solo albums were critically acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, she has also been associated with over 60 other recordings as well as being the cofounder of a number of groups including the Bumblebees. A

native of Westport, Co. Mayo she now resides in Achill Island where she is immersed in the running of Ireland’s oldest Summer School. Not surprisingly, she has also developed a specialist Harp Summer School.

She has brought her teaching skills to venues all over the world as well as lecturing at Limerick University’s School of Ethnomusicology.

Award winning Uilleann Piper Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn is a native of Monaghan. His talent has been recognised from an early age and in 1995 he was awarded a special Government Bursary to purchase pipes and continue his studies. Like Laoise Kelly, he is a full time professional musician and has performed with most of the outstanding names in Irish music. His music has featured on films and TV dramas and he is much sought after as a teacher. His collaboration with Laoise resulted in the release last year of their album ‘Ar Lorg na Laochara’ (On the Shoulders of Giants). Harp and Pipes are instruments associated with the ancientness of traditional music.

In the hands of these two masters it is not surprising that much of their repertoire is drawn from the manuscripts of 18th and 19th centuries. Often seen as solo virtuoso instruments, their duet playing in enchanting but as usual the preference for individual performance of some of the Cúil na Sméar audience will be respected.

As usual curtain up is 8.30 p.m. and tickets are available from Ben O’Neill’s Music Shop and The Wine Buff. Bookings will also be taken by phoning 087 989 8363. Don’t miss this unique concert on Friday, 9th in Cúil na Sméar Hall.

West Waterford Drama Festival 2018 DRAMA season is upon us again! Whether you’re looking for somewhere to laugh, cry or simply get indoors away from this dreary Irish weather then Ballyduff is the place to be from the 1st to the 10th March. Ten nights of theatrical excellence from some of Ireland’s most well renowned amateur drama groups!

For 37 years now, theatre-loving audiences have flocked to St. Michael’s Hall in pursuit of emotional experiences and entertainment. The drama festival is a haven of artist endeavour, where scripts come to life, illuminated before our eyes. It offers the opportunity of human connectivity and escapism, allowing audiences to forget the realities of life and become encapsulated by the events unfolding on stage. And perhaps more important than both of these…. The drama festival is a celebration of all that is great about amateur dramatics; that is community,2 camaraderie and craic!

This year the festival hosts a wide variety of productions, from classical McDonagh favourites to Irish premieres, from Farces to harrowing tales.

Whether you are one of our dedicated patrons in their fourth decade of attending the festival, or someone who has never stepped inside a theatre before, the 2018 festival has something to offer everyone and we welcome everyone to the doors of St. Michael’s Hall with a smile!

See our website - www.ballyduffdrama.com for full festival line up and synopsis of all the plays.

The booking line opens on Thursday, 22nd February, daily from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at 058-60456.

Nightly tickets cost €12 – concessions €8.

A limited number of extra season tickets are available on a first come first served basis, more details available on the booking line. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon in Ballyduff.

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the presentation of the Michael Power Memorial Swim 2017 cheque to Touching Hearts which amounted to €23,316 were Brian Jackman, Joanne Lenihan, Mary Fitzgerald and David Lenihan.

[John Power]

Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society presents “Into The Woods”

Marie Kelly - Little Red Riding Hood.

Irene Malone - The Witch

Cristian Nolan - Narrator

Cormac Hennessey - Narrator

WITH only two weeks to go until the Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society takes to the stage, things are starting to take form in the Strand Theatre. Rehearsals are going strong under the watchful eye of Liam Butler and all the right notes are being sung; not just by our principals but also the ensemble; thanks to the hard work of the cast and the perfectionist Chorus Master and Musical Director of Eamon O’Malley and Fergal Carroll.

“Into the Woods” will mark the Society’s 114th Production and will take place this March in the Strand Theatre in the year of the Society’s 75th Anniversary.

This musical normally doesn’t have a chorus within it but our production has incorporated not a small chorus but a chorus of 19 members strong into this extremely complex score.... you wouldn’t expect anything less from Stephen Sondheim. But what is “Into the Woods” all about? People would say it’s about all of our favourite Fairytale stories mashed into my musical and they wouldn’t be wrong; but it is much more! At the surface of our story it is told through the adventures of our characters;

like Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood; but at its core, “Into the Woods” is not so much about fantasy as it is about tolerance, family values, parent/child relationships and even reality!

As previously mentioned our cast includes a chorus of 19 members; but who is playing our Principals? Some familiar faces will be returning to stage again but we will get to them in a minute; the most important character in this story is the Narrator; with him there is no story! In the original Broadway Production the Narrator was played by a man but in the Open Air Theatre in Regents Park created a character of a young boy that our Director Lima Butler loved... and in his own words he has “stolen” the idea! The story is told from the imagination of a young boy who has run away into the woods! To play this part the Society held auditions and there were two successful candidates; they are Cristian Nolan and Cormac Hennessy! From the minute this production’s rehearsals started, these two talented young men have been putting the rest of the principals to shame; especially in

the last two weeks since either are using their scripts anymore (that’s 4 weeks to opening night....UNHEARD OF). This will not be the first time the boys have graced the Strand Theatre stage with the Senior Society; as both were involved in “EVITA” as part of the orphanage scene!

We see great things in their future and a lot less leading roles for other leading men! so who else do we have gracing the stage? Well, he main plot of the story is the Baker and his Wife trying to break the Evil Witch’s curse on their house; the role of the Baker is played by the talented Ray Nolan and his wife is played by the equally talented Sandra Power.These two are well familiar with being place in principal roles... they have too many to mention! And the lady playing the Witch has too many awards to mention; that is of course the amazing Irene Malone! After most recent win last year from Best Supporting Actress at the AIMS awards; Irene will be bringing to Life this hilarious but scary character this match! Some other members of our principal line up are Louise Mulcahy as Cinderella; Louise last year played

the hilarious Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde”; Keith DwyerGreene and Dermot Keyes as our Princes, David O’Donovan as Jack and Pat Quinn Bolger as Jack’s Mother! The enormously talented Marie Kelly will be playing the sweet but knife wheeling Little Red Riding Hood; and playing the Big Bad Wolf is Chris Hanlon; he really makes your skin crawl in this role! These are just a few of the many characters that we encounter in the Woods!

Tickets at the Box Office for this amazing musical went on sale on the 12th Febraury and have been going fast! So don’t miss your chance to join us on our journey into the woods this March! “Into THE Woods” runs from the 3rd-10th March in the Dick Meany Auditorium in the Strand Theatre. To book your tickets please call in the Strand Theatre Box Office and Marian and her team will be delighted to help you with your booking! The Box Office Opening hours are Monday-Friday 11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. (we are open through lunch now) Telephone: 051-645050.

See you all in the Woods this MARCH! #iwish

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Fabulous fun for all at the Friary College QUITE a few years ago now Kelly Gardiner met me in Grattan Square (at Ormondes Café, of course – where else would I be?) and told me I should come out to the Friary and check out the musical comedy they were putting on out there. My heart sank! Foolishly (with hindsight), I really dreaded attending a totally amateur drama production featuring school kids.

How good could it be? How wrong I was! I couldn’t have been more mistaken, in fact.

I was completely bowled over by the quality of the show I saw.

I wont even try to remember the name of it as I’d probably be wrong, seeing as how I’ve seen literally hundreds of “amateur” productions since then and have been similarly charmed.

It’s not often that you can accuse someone (in a good way), of changing your entire lifestyle but that’s exactly what Kelly did on than never-to-be-forgotten occasion. Before that music, and in particular live music events, was my main obsession; since then theatre, musical comedy, and drama of all sizes and sorts have shared the number one position

in the charts of my heart.

On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 28th of February, and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of March, nightly at 8pm, St. Augustine’s College out in Duckspool will be staging their annual transition year musical extravaganza! Don’t miss it, whatever you do!!

So remember: St. Augustine’s College Presents “We will rock you” at 8.00 p.m. Nightly – 28th February – 3rd March. 2018.

Tickets €12 available at David Walsh’s Office and School Supplies 058-42786.

THE GOLDEN YEARS “The songs we love to sing” ON Saturday evening 24th February, Gumbleton Productions presents their exciting new show The Golden Years - The Songs we Love to Sing.

The show will take place in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre at 8.00 p.m. [doors will open from

Frank Ryan

7.30 p.m.]

Ireland's most popular tenor, Tallow native Frank Ryan, will be joined by thrilling young soprano Sarah O’Mahony and accompanied on piano by the very talented Bethan Lee, in a melody filled presentation that will take you back to a more gracious time.

“The Golden Years” is about singing! We have searched back over the decades to find the songs that have that special “Singalong” ingredient. Who doesn't know “The Candy Store on the Corner”? and for good measure we have included “The Whistling Gypsy”, Josef Locke’s “Hear my Song, Violetta” and Danny Doyle’s “Whiskey on a Sunday” among a host of other Golden hits.

Please don't worry if you have forgotten the words as they will be up there on the screen so you can relax and enjoy the fun.

CÉILÍ WORKSHOPS FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY CÉILÍ We love the excitement and the preparations for St. Patrick’s Day here in Dungarvan. Between the flags and bunting, music and dancing, fireworks and the parade, there is always lots of colour and energy as we enjoy the celebrations of our great culture and it’s traditions.

This year, the Dungarvan School of Trad will host a special St. Patrick’s Day Céilí in Lawlor’s Hotel on March 16th to celebrate our national holiday.

To get us all ready for the céilí, and to make sure we have no excuse to remain seated on 16th, the school is hosting two céilí dancing workshops – on Saturday, 24th February and on Saturday, March 3rd in Lawlor’s Hotel from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., under the experienced tutelage of Amie Landers.

Amie will teach many of the popular favourites, including the “Walls of Limerick”, the “Siege of Ennis”, the lively Sliabh Luachra set, waltzes and many more.

Everyone is very welcome to attend – from

Brighten up your Saturday evening by coming along to enjoy a nostalgic evening of the world's best loved melodies .... and bring your voices with you!

Tickets are €15 and will be available on the door on the evening.To avoid disappointment and to secure your ticket in advance please call to The Wine Buff Dungarvan or phone the ticket line on 086-1577610.

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Fifty Shades Freed

By Bill Tubbritt FIFTY Shades Freed is the third and final instalment of the Fifty Shades trilogy taken from the original books

by E. L. James. The last movie ended with Christian Greys dramatic proposal to Anastasia Steele and this one picks up quickly from there by skimming over the wedding with an early monologue.This leads us nicely into the movie itself which definitely does not try to reinvent the wheel here as it continues down a similar path to the previous two.

After the new Mr. and Mrs. Grey return from their extended honeymoon in Europe, Anastasia quickly has to adjust to her new husband’s very busy work schedule and domineering attitude that has been the main problem between the couple since day one. This, of course, continues in fifty shades freed as Ana finds herself wanting a bit more freedom and space not long into their married lives together. Ana’s old boss from the publishing company also returns to cause trouble as he seems intent on destroying the seemingly perfect lives of Anastasia and Christian.

The plot for this one feels disappointingly weak at times and does feel that this franchise has run its course.

It’s hard to believe after three movies Anastasia still seems surprised when she finds out Christian owns his own Jet. E. L. James has made a lot of money from the movies and books and there is no doubting she is an excellent writer, it just seems she may have gone to the well once too often for this one. With that being said, Fifty Shades has a truly massive fan base that are sure to pack out cinemas all over the world for this one over the coming weeks.

Rating 3/5

Black Panther

By Natália Uí Fhaoláin

Sarah O’Mahony

children (over 5) to our active senior citizens! The workshops are particularly suitable for families and will be conducted in a fun and enjoyable style.

The two-hour workshops cost €5 with concessions for families.

HUP FOR HOPE! We would like to wish one of our senior students, Katie Halpin-Hill and her friend Laoise Keevers, the best of luck with their charity concert for The HOPE Foundation on Sunday afternoon (25th). Our younger students are delighted to support the girls and are looking forward to taking to the stage in the Town Hall Theatre to help raise funds for HOPE. NEXT LOBBY SESSION Our next monthly Lobby session is scheduled for March 4th at 6.00 p.m. (will be confirmed on our facebook page) when we will get together once more in Lawlors for an hour or so of tunes and fun. As always, these sessions are a great way to encourage the young students and develop their confidence to play alone and in a group setting. Students and friends of the School are welcome.

SCANNÁN as an gnáth é seo, ní hamháin mar gheall ar an Afra-thodhchaíochas (rud suimiúil ann féin), ach pléann Black Panther le fadhbanna an fíor-domhain – neamhchosúil le mórchuid scannáin maidir le sárlaoch.

Mar aon le scannáin siamsaíochta eile, níl cruinneas stairiúil nó cultúrtha i gceist le Black Panther – cé is moite den teanga a chloistear go minic ann (Xhosa, fíor-theanga ón Afraic Theas), is domhain ficseanúil a thaispeántar ann: tír saibhir san Afraic dárb ainm Wakanda. Feictear “tír bhocht tríú-domhain” ón taobh amuigh, ach níl ann ach cur i gcéill – cónaíonn pobal Wakanda fé phlús, timpeallaithe ag spáslonga agus teicneolaíocht an todhchaí, i bhfolach ón domhain mór ar eagla go dtiocfaidh eachtrannaigh ar vibranium – miotal ficseanúil an-luachmhar nach bhfuil teacht air áit ar bith eile. Cé gur féidir a rá go bhfuil cultúr Wakanda bunaithe ar steiréitíopaí fé treibheanna na hAfraice – agus níl ganntanas cáinte arlíne mar gheall ar “leithghabháil cultúrtha” – ceapaim féin go bhfuil fiúntas ar an iarracht. Ní féidir a dhiúltú gur céim chun tosaigh é an bealach a thaispeántar Wakanda sa scannán so i dtreo cothromaíochta cultúrtha i Hollywood. Níl sé foirfe, ach ar a laghad níl na afra-charachtair in am an ghátair nó ag obair don tiarna geal sa scannán so, mar a dhéantar de ghnáth i go leor leor scannáin móra. Is iad atá i gceannas orthu féin agus is acusan atá an teicneolaíocht is déanaí ar féidir léi an domhan (agus na daoine geala “sean-nósacha”) a shábháil.

Prionsa T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) é príomhcharachtar an scannáin, agus é díreach i ndiaidh a athair a chailliúint in ionsaí lasmuigh de Wakanda. Anois filleann sé go dtí a thír dúchais chun an coróin a chaitheamh. Ní bheith aistear gan deacracht aige, áfach, agus a chol ceathrar réidh chun dúshlán a chur air maidir leis an gcoróin. D’fhás Killmonger aníos i Meiriceá Thuaidh agus creideann sé gur chóir do Wakanda deireadh a chur leis an éagothroime sóisialta ar fud an domhain, seachas fanacht I bhfolach ar mhaithe le síochán. Dá bharr, feictear go soiléir go bhfuil coimhlint cultúrtha (idir an prionsa áitiúil coimeádach agus an prionsa “eachtrannach”) léirithe sa scannán níos mó ná aon rud eile. San am céanna, gheofá a rá gur sárlaoch as an gnáth atá I gceist le Black Panther: ní bhfuair sé a chumhacht osnádúrtha trí

thimpist, “bhuaigh” sé é agus bhí an duais tuillte aige.

Anuas air sin, níl scéal an scannáin chomh simplí le “bagairt ar an ndomhan” mar a fheictear I go leor scannáin sárlaoich. In ainneoin sin, tá príomhcheist an scannáin níos casta: ní “conas an domhan a shábháil”, ach “an fiú an domhan a shábháil”. Ó thaobh ceisteanna sóisialta, is fiú a lua go bhfuil go leor postanna neamhghnách ag carachtair baininscneacha: tá gardaí Wakanda ar fad baininscneach, agus feictear banphrionsa Shuri (Letitia Wright) ag obair mar eolaí agus an saineolas aici fé na gléasanna is déanaí atá ar fáil in Wakanda. Sochaí cothrom go leor is ea Wakanda, ach ní chiallaíonn sé sin nach bhfuil dúshláin le sárú acu – go háirithe ó thaobh caidrimh leis an saol mór lasmuigh. Ar iomlán, scannán álainn is ea Black Panther (cé is moite de na droch-éifeachtaí físe anso is ansúd) a bhfuil go leor aicsin agus scéal suimiúil ann.

Fiú mura dtaitníonn scannáin sárlaoich leat, is fiú féachaint ar an gceann so mar gheall ar an mbealach a úsáidtear samhlaíocht chun ceisteanna an lae inniu a phlé.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

The Blackwater

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the presentation of the Michael Power Memorial Swim 2017 cheque to Touching Hearts which amounted to €23,316 were Allie Lenihan and Phyllis Lenihan.

[John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the presentation of the Michael Power Memorial Swim 2017 cheque to Touching Hearts which amounted to €23,316 were Joanne Lenihan, John Walsh and Ronan Walsh. [John Power]

I Am Tired

THIS week’s subject of "Portrait of an Artist" is not immediately obvious. It wouldn't have been obvious to me either if I hadn't had so many references to it, as an inspiration and a home to many of the artists I met in the course of writing this column.

There is at least one Blackwater river in each of the Provinces of Ireland, including the ancient Province of Meath.

Indeed there are many rivers of that name in English speaking countries across the world. But, ours, is special.

Long before The Munster Blackwater reaches its maturity in the county of Waterford, it experiences the meandering twists and turns of its infancy and puberty through Kerry and Cork.

Born in the Mullaghareirk Mountains in East Kerry, it trickles, burbles and runs through the town of Rathmore and in to North County Cork where it distributes cataracts and weirs in the towns of Mallow and Fermoy.

After gathering reinforcements from the tributories Awbeg, Funshion and Bride, she marches on in full force and enters Waterford near Ballyduff.

It then travels side by side with The Devils Highway, the R666, until it reaches the Cathedral town of Lismore where it converts to a parallel path with the N72.

Some geologists believe the bend in the river at Cappoquin is where the River Suir joined The Blackwater, thousands of

years ago and forced it south towards the Celtic Sea at, what is now known as Youghal.

Various geological activities such as land-folding and glacial erosion changed the landscape and separated the two waterways. The Suir flowed East to meet with the Barrow and Nore, while the Blackwater continued southwards.

In recent centuries, the River Blackwater's consistent flow and proximity to good farming land on the Golden Vale was an attractive location for wealthy landowners to build castles and mansions. Major homesteads like Mallow Castle and Castlehyde in Fermoy became landmarks in North Cork. But it’s not until the Blackwater expands its banks in County Waterford that the architecture becomes spectacular. Between Ballyduff and Lismore, there is a gentle introduction to this expressive construction with the old Ballyduff RIC station, the Towers at Ballysaggartmore and Ballyin House. Suddenly our senses are kicked into overdrive with the sight of the magnificent edifice of Lismore Castle and the statuesque spire of the Cathedral. Not quite to the grand scale, but no less beautiful, are the great houses at Salterbridge and Cappoquin.

The Architectural marvels continue on down the river with Tourin House, Richmond House, Dromana, Strancally Castle, Ballynatray House and many more. The great Richard Boyle and Sir Walter Raleigh

Strancally Castle made their homes on the banks sisters, Frances Curry, Edith of the River Blackwater. The Osborne, Polly Prochazka, famous healer, Valentine Helen O'Hara and Henrietta Greatrakes, purveyed his partic- Phipps.

That society grew exponenular talents here too.

Of course, architecture isn't tially over the years and is now the only creative discipline known as The Watercolour inspired by the great river. Society of Ireland with its headWriters from William quarters in Molesworth street, Makepeace Thackery to Jim Dublin. There are many art Nolan, Thomas McCarthy and clubs, societies and classes in the Dervla Murphy have had many area to the present day.

Currently, the Blackwater lightbulb moments on the banks of The Blackwater. The Valley is spoiled with artistic Lismore IMMRAMA festival of riches. From Fermoy and Maria Travel Writing is a must visit for Dowling to Lismore and Gooee any writer worth their salt. If O'Brien to Cappoquin and your artistic poison is drama, Felix Faulkner and the late then go no further than Wishy Martin and out to Tourin Ballyduff. For many decades with Andrea Jameson, art thrives now, Ballyduff has been one of in West Waterford.

There is a creative pulse the major amateur drama festivals in the country.This year along this river that is it self the as a special Winter treat, inspiration for many internaBallyduff Drama put on a stage tional artists, including Holbein, version of The Full Monty.They William Henry Barttlett, Luke say that, at least half of the Martineau, Keith Thompson audience were pleased with the and Paul Sandby.

The River Blackwater may production.

Of course when you talk of not be an artist, but it is a conart, you can't ignore the painting duit for innovation and invenvariety. If only we could ignore tiveness, a living muse and a some of the work coming from lightning rod(maybe not the Castlehyde (Michael Flatley's best analogy) for imagination.

It is indeed as its Irish name Tap Dance Paintings, anyone?).

In 1870, The Lismore Amateur says An Abha Mór, "The Big Drawing Society was formed by River". Long may she irrigate such local notables as the Keane creativity in the Deise.

I am tired of the grumbling and growling, I must listen to every day, Everyone wants more than his neighbour, And think others more favoured than they.

I’m tired of the constant complaining, Of the half-truths and outright lies, Of the crocodile tears and supercilious sneers, And the fools who think they are wise.

I am tired of the double standards, And the rogue in the business suit, The reptilian tricks that he thrives on, Destroy and make destitute.

I am tired of the tainted icons, And of their immoral behaviour, Do they know or care, are they even aware, They drive a spear through the side of the saviour?

River Blackwater by Keith W. Thompson

Sparkling reflections on the Blackwater Fermoy by Maria Dowling

I am tired of the racist and bigot, Of their rants and their rhetoric, Their diatribe makes me digusted, Their vitriol makes me sick.

I am tired because I’m a coward, I’m afraid to stand out from the throng, Or to raise up one small voice in protest, And proclaim “you are wrong, you are wrong”.

JOHN DALY

Dromana on Blackwater by TS Roberts 1799

Dromana by Paul Sandby

Lismore Castle by Keith W. Thompson

SCHOOL NEWS ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

East Munster Schools Cross Country 2018 ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE RESULTS Senior Boys: 1st Team: Conor Coleman, 8th; Jack Keane, 14th; Eoin Bohane, 19th; Ciaran Buenaventura, 22nd.

Inter Boys: 1st Team: Michael Troy, 4th; Gerry Reardon, 12th; D.J. Kiely, 15th; Jordan O’Rourke, 17th; Pete Finnigan, 19th; Eoin Flynn, 20th; Oisin Morrissey, 22nd.

Junior Boys: 3rd Team: Eoin Buenaventura, 7th; Louis Campbell, 13th; Kieran Power, 14th; Robert Quinn, 16th; William Beresford, 27th; Edmond Spratt, 35th; Cameran Ashraf, 37th.

Minor Boys: 2nd Team: Tommy Fennell, 2nd; Rory Fennell 5th; Charlie Treen, 17th; Ryan Doherty, 19th; Conn Willians, 20th; Conor Davidson, 22nd; Charlie Taylor, 32nd.

Senior Girls: 6th Team: Judith Campbell, 16th: Dani Cunningham, 18th; Meabh Beresford, 22nd.

Inter Girls: 2nd Team: Aine O’Neill, 5th; Kate Killigrew, 7th; Roise Ni Mhuiri, 16th; Laura Miller, 25th.

Junior Girls: 5th Team: Lia Cunningham, 9th; Megan Keogh, 26th; Laura Morrissey, 33rd; Emma Power, 34th.

Minor Girls: 3rd Team: Ally Cunningham, 4th; Shima Lanigan, 9th; Lily Gough, 16th; Kate Keogh, 23rd; Maisse Breen, 27th; Aoibhe Ni Chiarubhain.

5th YEAR LCVP ENTERPRISE TRIP On Wednesday, 7th February, 25 students from Ms. McGann’s 5th year LCVP class left the Friary at 8.30 a.m. to go on an enterprise trip around West Waterford.The first stop was St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn which is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. The students walked in the 1km avenue before joining the sisters in the church for Terce at 9.45 a.m.

After this unique experience, where the students enjoyed silence and peace, it was down to business. The sisters are involved in three distinct enterprises, namely Eucharist bread, cards and farming. Sr. Marie brought us to the Eucharist bread making area where we learned all about the process. They produce both brown and white hosts whichare packaged and dispatched to cathedrals, parishes, nursing homes, hospitals and educational institutions throughout Ireland, the UK and further afield.

Next we went to the card making area, where a variety of greeting cards for all occasions, in both Irish and in English, are designed and printed in their own print works.

Finally, we visited the farmwhere the sisters specialise in dry stock and sheep. They have 27 acres of the bio-energy crop Miscanthus planted and since 2016 this has been the main source of heat for the monastery.We learned plenty at Glencarin and the sisters were so kind and welcoming to us all.

Next stop was to the historic town of Lismore where we visited McGrath’s Craft butchers. No new fad could ever replace the skill of rearing, butchering and dry ageing meat in the traditional way and it was wonderful to see that these time honoured methods are still on trend in this butcher’s shop. McGraths rear their own beef and also buy from local farmers. The abattoir is at the back of the shop which leads to tender meat as the whole process is stress free for the animal.

The students certainly learned what the slogan “farm to fork” means and enjoyed an informative talk from Michael and John which was brought to life when they were shown all the different cuts of meat from tripe, tongue, offal and T bone steak.

We then moved on to the Lismore Heritage Centre and watched an informative audio visual on Lismore through the ages. We also visited St. Carthage’s Cathedral and The Towers at Ballysaggartmore.

We ended the trip with a visit to the renowned Barron’s Bakery in Cappoquin. Esther Barron gave us a tour and told us of the rich history the bakery has to offer. It ended with a welcome cup of tea and a chocolate bun in the coffee house. After this day the students are now equipped with plenty of knowledge on many of the enterprises in their local area which will form the basis of the reports that they are required to submit as part of their LCVP programme.

Many thanks to Ms. McGann for organising the trip and to Mr. O’Donovan who accompanied on the day.

SCHOOL MUSICAL “WE WILL ROCK YOU” A date for your diary, don't forget to book your tickets for our annual school musical which takes place from February 28th to March 3rd at 8.00 p.m. Tickets available from Helen at the School Office (058-41140) or at David Walsh Office and Schools Suppliers, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan (058-42786).

Senior Boys Athletics: Ciaran Buenaventura, Eoin Bohane, Conor Coleman, Jack Keane and Bro Patrick Lennon OSA.

Minor Boys: Conn Williams, Charlie Treen, Tommy Fennell, Rory Fennell, Charlie Taylor, Bro Patrick Lennon OSA.

Junior Girls: Bro Patrick Lennon OSA, Lia Cunningham, Megan Keogh Laura Morrissey and Emma Power.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Certified Irish Angus Beef Competition TWO students Fiona Kenny and Lucy Massey are heading to Croke Park on March 14th representing the school in the National Final of the Schools Certified Irish Angus Beef Competition.They have qualified from the two rounds of a video presentation and an interview in Limerick.

They are delighted with the honour of representing the school and are looking forward to heading to Croke Park. They are promoting Angus Beef in the school and are holding a promo day in the lead up to the final. You can follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and get their updates.

BRIERY GAP COMPETITION Best of luck top our light entertainment group who are heading to the Briery Gap final in Macroom this Friday.

GERMAN EXCHANGE We welcome our German student partners to school this week and wish them a very enjoyable experience in the area over the next 10 days.

BALL IN THE HALL The Parents’ Council would like to thank all who supported their recent event in the Hall. It was a most enjoyable night and congratulations to Bernie Leahy who won the door prize of a weekend away for 2 at the

Clayton Hotel in Galway.

JUNK KOUTURE One of our designs TOXIC is heading to the regional final in Limerick and this week you get a chance to vote for this design as public votes can help them through the final stage as it counts for 10% of the final score.

The public vote is only open this week from February 19th to 23rd. Check out app.junkkouture.com and you can vote each day. Remember TOXIC. PARENT TEACHER MEETING The second year Parent Teacher meeting takes place on Monday, February 26th, at 4.00 p.m.

Bernie Leahy receives her winning prize of a weekend away in the Clayton Hotel, Galway, at the recent Parents’ Council Ball in the Hall from Michelle Quilty.

Senior Hurling Squad with Ms. Lisa Hanrick (left) and Mr. Jason Forrestall (right).

St. Augustine’s College – Munster Colleges Senior “C” On Saturday last our Seniors travelled to Rathkeale to defend their Munster hurling title.

Back to back titles would have been a first for any Friary group.

However, the long journey was met with a very lively hungry Scariff side who were on the scoreboard inside the opening minute. The first 15 minutes saw both sides go toe to toe as both

teams aimed to set down a marker.

However, It was the Scariff men that were more economical with the chances and led 1-3 to 0-02 after 15.

The next 15 saw the Friary lads come to grips with the game scoring 1-02 unanswered but Scariff hit back again with a second goal and a number of frees to lead 2-08 to 1-05 at the break.

Six down with work to do the boys didn't drop the heads at half-time and raised two green flags inside the first 10 minutes to leave the score 3-05 to 2-10. Goals coming from Niall Buckley and Jake Moore. However from then on Scariff would take control.

In the final quarter they outscored the Friary men 1-05 to 0-01 to leave the final score 3-15 to

3-06. Not to be after another fantastic year.

This is a relatively young side that the experience will make all the difference to going forward in trying to reclaim their title back next year.

Well done and thanks for the effort through the year. Many thanks to mentors Ms. Lisa Hanrick and Mr. Jason Forrestal for their hard work and commitment to the team.

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SCOIL MHUIRE

Chess League WE have recently finished our school Chess League which always proves popular with veterans and beginners alike. Since the Autumn, chess co-ordinator Mrs. Colette O’Mahony has held an after school league competition for “improvers” and classes for those pupils wishing to begin chess lessons.The “improvers” now become the teachers and great progress is made within a few weeks.The beginners also take part in a League which is always very exciting.

TABLE TENNIS Our Table Tennis sessions have also begun two evenings a week after school with a league soon to begin.Thanks to the teachers who facilitate the activities.

CREDIT UNION QUIZ We have such a good track record in this quiz that the pressure is really mounting on this year's team.We travel to Clonmel early in March for the Chapter round and if successful we might find ourselves back in Dublin for the National Final! Lots of work to do between now and then though! This year's team is Kate McKeon, Emily Fahey, Keeley Flynn and Sarah Fahey.

Chess League Winners Left to Right: Veteran winners Jack Lenihan (2nd), Matty Kupezyk (1st) and Emily Fahey (3rd). Matvey Miklos (Tutor), Beginner's Competition winners Nicky Fitzpatrick (1st), Nathan Butler (3rd) and missing from the photo is Rory Finnegan (2nd).

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Árd Scoil Top County Cross Country Championships ON Friday, 26th January the Post Primary Cross-Country Championships were held at St Augustine’s College Dungarvan.

The Minor team got off to a great start finishing second best team on the day. The team was made up of Eve Dwyer, Aoibh Murphy, Millie Lucey, Kiah Connors, Roisin Quinn and Sarah Keane.

The Junior team went one better from last year and won Junior girls race, with 11 points to spare over their opponents.

The team was made up of Emma Hickey, Anna Hickey, Sarah Nyhan, Mary Bradfield and Aoibhin Walsh.

Following on from the Junior girls’ success, the intermediate girls stepped up a gear and captured the Intermediate girl team prize. The team was made up of Lucy Holmes, Mary-Kate Prendergast, Kate Hickey, Sarah Lacey, Elia Tutty, Aoife O’Brien, Orla Keane and Anne McGrath.

The last girls race of the day

was the Senior girls race. Another tough race but the Ard Scoil girls were up for the challenge. They finished third best team on the day. The team was made up of Sinead O’Brien, Orla Keane and Billi Berzinski.

To top off a great day the Ard Scoil won best overall girls school. Well done girls best of luck in the East Munster Championships.

SEACHTAIN NA MEABHAIRSHLÁINTE DEARFAÍ IN ARD SCOIL NA nDÉISE Le hAoibh Ní Mhurchú, 1A Bhí Seachtain na Meabhairshláinte Dearfaí againn in Ard Scoil na nDéise i mí Eanáir. Dheineamar go leor rudaí i rith na seachtaine. Ghléasamar suas i ndath ómra mar is é sin dath na meabhairshláinte dearfaí.

Bhí comórtas againn gach lá sa scoil chun difríocht amháin sa scoil a fheiscint. Thug roinnt múinteoirí pictiúir isteach ó nuair a bhí siad ina leanaí agus

bhí ar na daltaí oibriú amach cén múinteoir a bhí ann. Bhí caint mar gheall ar mheabhairshláinte ar an idirlíon freisin. Chuaigh roinnt ranganna amach ag siúl i rith am lóin chun aer úr a fháil.

Ar an iomlán bhí seachtain iontach againn!

POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WEEK IN ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

By Aoibh Murphy, 1A We had a Positive Mental Health week in Árd Scoil na nDéise in January.We did a lot of things during the week. We dressed up in amber because that’s the colour of positive mental health. We had a competition everyday in school to spot something different each day. Some of the teachers brought pictures in from when they were babies and the students had to work out who they were! There was a talk about mental health online too.

Some classes went out walking at lunch time to get fresh air.

Overall we had a brilliant week!

Well done to the Ard Scoil girls for bringing home the silverware!

Ard Scoil na nDeise Minor Team.

Ard Scoil na nDeise Junior Team.

Ard Scoil na nDeise Intermediate Team.

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MODELIGO NATIONAL SCHOOL

Pancakes, Pancakes Everywhere!

THE halls of Modeligo School were engulfed with the delicious smell of pancakes on Tuesday 13th February, making our bellies grumble and our mouths water!

The pancakes were made from scratch, using flour, eggs, milk, friendship, giggles and fun!

Devoured instantly, only chocolate moustaches and sugary smiles remained! Such great fun!

A big thank you to Fr. Gear for visiting our school on Ash Wednesday to bless all of the children and place ashes on their foreheads. The children love seeing Fr. Gear and are always eager to sing him a song or share in a prayer with him!

Valentine's Day was a big hit in Modeligo School. Let's say a few

Valentine's Day cards were exchanged from Secret Admirers!

Mary Harrington was very busy delivering cards and made a fabulous Cupid!

Congratulations to the Second Class pupils who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, 20th February. They sang beautifully and also read wonderfully, as they retold the story of The Good Shepherd.The children worked very hard to prepare for this Sacrament and did a wonderful job! Well done to all!

Reminder to all, that our Knitting with Nannies group will start up shortly! We are still awaiting some Garda Vetting forms from our wonderful Nannies! If you could return these to the school as soon as possible, we would greatly appreciate it! Our fingers are itching with excitement about our new knitting club and we can't wait to get started!

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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GLENBEG NATIONAL SCHOOL

A very busy start to 2018 in Glenbeg National School ALL classes have just finished six weeks of gymnastics, everyone enjoyed it, they had great fun and learned some new moves!

The pupils from 3rd to 6th class, parents and staff had an Internet Safety Workshop about having respect for others and yourself and how to stay safe online. It was very informative and interesting.

Well done to our quiz teams.

5th class had a great victory in Abbeyside N.S. annual quiz coming home with a first place win.

In the Credit Union Quiz, our under 11 and under 13 quiz teams did the school proud. The under 13 team came 2nd and the under 11 team came 3rd after a nail biting tie-breaker.

On Saturday, January 20th sixth class led the ‘Called by

Name’ Confirmation Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dungarvan alongside Carriglea N.S. On Saint Bridgets Day fifth class loved making fantastic Saint Bridget’s crosses out of rushes.

During Catholic week on Wednesday, 1st February, Junior and Senior Infants grandparents came in to visit and enjoy a special celebration with the children for Grandparent’s Day.

Third and fourth class have been busy this half term doing “ I loves me county!” projects and have a great display in the hallway.To end off the first half term of 2018, everyone enjoyed making and eating pancakes on Pancake Tuesday. And to start off the season of lent, we all received ashes on Ash Wednsday

By Doireann, Rachel and Tadgh

Pancakes in 3rd and 4th class.

Pancake making in 6th class.

5th Class with their St. Brigid's Cross.

Pancake making in 6th class.

Grandparents Day in Infants Class.

1st & 2nd Class - on the beam at gymnastics!

Granparents Day in Glenbeg National School.

1st and 2nd Class having a great time at gymnastics.

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OBITUARY JOHN NOLAN Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan

PEGGY O’BRIEN (nee Collender) Millstreet, Cappagh

With sadness we record the passing of John Nolan which sad event occurred on Monday, 12th February, 2018.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday morning to St. Mary’s Parish. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, celebrated by Canon Ryan, P.P., burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To his family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

With deep regret we record the passing of Peggy O’Brien, Millstreet, Cappagh, which occurred on Monday, 29th January, 2018, at CareChoice Nursing Home. Peggy worked hard all of her life, beginning her Nursing career in Liverpool, returning to do her Midwifery in Holles Street in Dublin, then to Clonmel and Airmount, Waterford.

She married Joe O’Brien and worked with Joe in the shop meeting and greeting the local community along with their good friend Carmel Dalton. She was a woman of tradition and spoke her mind.

Peggy had wonderful faith in God and was very good to all.

May Peggy rest in peace.

Prayers were recited at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, by her nephew Fr. Michael Collender, O.S.A., on Tuesday, 30th January.

Removal took place on Wednesday morning, 31st January, to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, for Mass at 12 noon. Fr. Michael celebrated a beautiful Mass along with Fr. Gear and Fr. Kelleher. Beautiful music was provided throughout the Mass by John and Deirdre Collender. Afterwards Peggy was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Peggy’s nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

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

SHEILA WALL (nee Butler) Graigue, Stradbally Noel Flynn and his wife Stephanie Taheny pictured at the WLR & Granville Hotel GAA Awards Gala Dinner.

[Noel Browne]

With sadness we record the passing of Sheila Wall which sad event occurred on Friday, 16th February, 2018.

Removal was from her residence on Sunday morning to The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, celebrated by Fr. Condon, P.P., assisted by Fr. Enright, P.E., and Fr.Waldron, P.P., burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To her family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy.

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

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Ger Lawton, Waterford News & Star and Shane Ahearne pictured at the WLR & Granville Hotel GAA Awards Gala Dinner.

[Noel Browne]

Kieran and Maurice Foley pictured at the WLR & Granville Hotel GAA Awards Gala Dinner.

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Just think of it!

IT’S still Lent: for many people Lent begins and ends on Ash Wednesday. For many people this year it didn’t start at all: St. Valentine got there first!

But Lent can be a very important time of the year. I might take time to ask myself a few tough questions. Does religion really count in my life? To be honest, do I feel that I’ll pay more attention to it, when I’ve done all the other things that I want to fit into my life? In the meantime, God, you’ll have to wait in the queue!

Come to think of it, do I really believe in God at all? Do I really believe that God loves me? Why would He love me? I’m hardly important enough to have God thinking about me! It is a good idea to find a quiet spot from time to time, just to do a bit of hard thinking.

Anyway, what am I going to give up for Lent? Just for a change, I won’t give up anything! I’ll try to do something positive. I read some months ago about a home-made campaign that was devised by a Priest in a Parish in England.This Priest asked all the schoolchildren to do one kind act every day. Big or small, that didn’t matter. Did the recipient of the kindness have to know about it?

No! But, if every one of us did one kind thing every day, that’s a lot of kindness in a week.

Jesus did say that if we show any kindness to another person, just because that person matters to Jesus, then Jesus takes that as being done to him. Start counting them: how many will you fit into this Lent?

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Second Sunday of Lent – Genesis 22:1-2.9-13.15-18 - The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. Romans 8:31-34 - God did not spare his own Son. Mark 9:2-10 - This is my Son, the Beloved.

Thinking about Priesthood – Come and See. Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. An overnight vocations’ event will take place in the Pallotine House, Thurles this Friday and Saturday, February 23rd and 24th, 2018, beginning on Friday, February 23rd at 6.00 p.m. and concluding on Saturday, February 24th at 3.00 p.m. See poster in the church porch.

Let’s Talk Family! A Parish Conversation – This important six session programme of preparation for the WMOF next August will begin in St. Mary’s Parish on Tuesday, February 27th and continue for 4 or 5 Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. in the Parish Pastoral Room, Mitchell St. The first session looks at The Reality of Family Life Today. It is open to all adults to come together, talk about family and look at some of what Pope Francis has to say about family in his Letter: ‘The Joy of Love.’ A separate sheet in each of last weekend’s newsletters gives more details about this parish conversation.

Diocesan Listening Process – Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will conduct a Listening Process in 6 Pastoral Areas over the next few weeks for the development of the new Pastoral Plan for the diocese. Each session will begin at 7 p.m. and finish at 9.30 p.m. Parishioners and Members

of Parish Pastoral Councils are requested to attend.The meeting for the Pastoral Areas of MidWaterford & Croí na nDéise will take place in the park Hotel on Wednesday, 28th February 2018, 7.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.

Save the 8th, Save Lives – All-Ireland RALLY for LIFE, Saturday 10th March 2.00pm Parnell Square, Dublin.

Dungarvan Pro-Life are organising a bus from outside St. Mary’s Church, Dungarvan at 8.30 a.m.

To Book a Seat call/text 0863751198 or Facebook Dungarvan Prolife. See noticeboard for more details.

World Meeting of Families 2018 – The Third Annual National Collection for the WMOF 2018 will be taken up as a second collection after Holy Communion at all Masses this weekend, 24th and 25th February.

‘The Family is a good that society cannot do without and it ought to be protected.’

Pope Francis: The Joy of Love.

Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times.

Phone 058-42374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 0862334282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

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

MARGARET O’DRISCOLL (nee Noonan) Carrignavar, Co. Cork and late of Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford It is with sadness and regret that we record the passing of Margaret O’Driscoll (nee Noonan) which sad event occurred on Thursday, 8th February, 2018, at Cork University Hospital.

Reception took place on Sunday evening to St. Stephen’s Hospital Chapel, Glanmire. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning.

Celebrant was Fr. C. Coleman, Hospital Chaplain. Following Funeral Mass the cortege proceeded to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff, where after prayers, recited by Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., Margaret was laid to rest in the family grave.

To her loving sister Mary; brother Davy; extended family; the staff and her friends in Unit 2, St. Stephen’s Hospital, we extend our sincere sympathy.

(Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

MARION COLEMAN Parks Road, Lismore It is with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Marion Coleman which sad event occurred on Friday, 16th February, 2018, in the loving care of the staff of the Sacred Heart Unit in Dungarvan Community Hospital. Marion was predeceased by her husband Michael, son Johnny and daughter Annette (Keane).

Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Lismore, Family Rosary was recited on Friday night. On Saturday evening many mourners came to pay their respects and to sympathise with her loving family.

Removal took place on Sunday morning to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, for Funeral Mass after which Marion was laid to rest in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore.

Full obituary to follow.

To her loving daughters Maureen, Breda, Jean, Marion and Kathy; sons Michael, James and Paul; her nineteen grandchildren, twentyfour great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our sincere sympathy.

(Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

MARY ALEXIC (nee Browne) Toronto, Canada and formerly of 22 Church Street, Dungarvan We record with deep sadness the passing of Mary Alexic which occurred on Saturday, 17th February, in Toronto, Canada. Predeceased by her husband Steve; son Michael; brothers Maurice, Barney and Anthony; sisters Nancy and Dora; sadly missed by her son Brian; nephew and nieces David, Jennifer and Lynda; cousins Joan Hayes, Mary Nicholson, Cathal O'Doherty and Mary Fitzgerald; extended family and friends.

Funeral obsequies will take place in Toronto.

May Mary rest in peace.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

ANTHONY ATKINS 9 Western Terrace, Dungarvan It is with great sadness and regret we record the sudden passing of Anthony Atkins, 9 Western Terrace, Dungarvan, at University Hospital Waterford on Sunday, 28th January, 2018.

Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Tom, his brothers Jack and Robert who died in infancy.

Anthony was educated at the Mercy Convent and CBS Dungarvan.

He began his working career at Cummins Drapery, O’Connell Street, in the mid-1950s; several years later he moved on to work at the local leather factory where he remained until its closure. Next he took up employment at the Waterford Joinery where he remained until his retirement.

Anthony lived a quite simple life, enjoying his TV, his trips to the cinema, bingo, telly bingo and a flutter on the horses. Evenings were spent enjoying long leisurely walks taking in the old and new developments in the locality, followed by a chatter of the changes with the neighbours and friends along the way.

Lying in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, 30th January, where the Rosary was recited by Sr. Philomena and Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Followed by removal at 6.30 p.m. to St. Mary’s Parish Church.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning at 11.00 a.m.

by Fr. Cooney and Fr. Pat McCarthy. The readings were recited by Annmarie and Michael Atkins (niece and nephew). Prayers of the Faithful were read by Adrian Atkins (nephew). The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by his niece Rose and his brother Tom; while music and hymns throughout the Mass were beautifully performed by Dina Walsh.

Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in the old church yard cemetery. Fr. Corkery, P.P., Glanworth, Mitchelstown, officiated the graveside prayers where Anthony was laid to rest with his parents, in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his brothers Tom and Jim; sisters Mary and Ann; brother-in-law Pat Diver; sisters-in-law Carmel and Martina; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great grandnephews and great grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Parish Church on Sunday, 25th February, at 12 noon.

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

BARTHOLOMEW (Bertie) HENLEY London and formerly of West Street, Tallow With sorrow and regret we record the passing of Bartholomew (Bertie) Henley, London and formerly of West Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford, loving father of the late Keith, which sad event occurred peacefully on 5th February, 2018.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Wednesday evening. Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Thursday morning removal took place to the Church of Immaculate Conception,Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. During the Mass readings were recited by nieces Claire Cogan and Veronica Henley. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nieces Eleni Henley, Jiovanna Foley, Sinead O’Neill and nephew Alan Henley. Soloist Mary Lawton and organist Aileen Howard provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by sister Brée Ferguson and wife Helen Henley.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Bertie was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Helen (nee Anglum); son Bart; daughter Karen; brother Noel; sisters Ann O’Neill and Patricia, Claire, Brée and Jo; grandsons Sean and Darragh; sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

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OBITUARY PAT FOLEY Ballyguiry, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Pat Foley, Ballyguiry, at St. Ann’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, on Thursday, 1st February, 2018.

Pat was the eldest son of James Foley and Mary Ellen (Tobin) and brother to Eleanor (McCarthy) and Tom, who predeceased him in 2013.

He was born on 16th December, 1927, and received his education in Glenbeg NS and CBS Dungarvan. Pat loved the simple things in life and enjoyed the outdoors where he farmed in Ballyguiry. He was quietly spoken, but very decisive, knowledgeable on various subjects and was often consulted when clarification was needed over an incident, a date or a score in a game.

He was an honorary Vice-President of Brickey Rangers GAA Club, where he and his late brother Tom played in their young days and he never lost interest in the club or its activities. Pat had a long and healthy life, and when illness overcame him and he was unable to live independently, he was fortunate to be put in the care of the staff, firstly in St. Enda’s Unit, but mostly St. Ann’s Unit in Dungarvan Community Hospital, where he was cared for with the utmost kindness, love and patience and had respect and dignity to the very end, words cannot describe our deep gratitude.

On Thursday night, Pat’s family, neighbours and friends gathered in the Kiely Funeral Home where the Rosary was recited. Following prayers by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., on Friday night, his remains were removed to St. Mary’s Parish Church, where they were received and blessed by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A. His coffin was draped in the Black & Amber of his beloved Brickey Rangers and a guard of honour was provided by the club.

Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday at 11.00 a.m. by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A.The liturgy of the word was read by Siobhan Nugent, Nicola McCarthy (grandniece) and Mary Cronin (niece). Prayers of the Faithful were read by Stephen McCarthy, Colm Cleary, Shane Nugent (grandnephew) and Siobhan Nugent. The gifts of bread and wine for the consecration were brought to the Altar by Deirdre and Shane Nugent. A moving eulogy in remembrance of Pat’s life was given by Breda Cleary (niece).

Pat was carried to his final resting place by Jim, Michael and Benny McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Shane Nugent (grandnephews) and Pat Nugent.

Pat will be sadly missed by his sister Eleanor (McCarthy); nieces Breda Cleary, Mary Cronin, Helen Nugent, Ann Troy, Theresa Hennessey (Australia); nephews Jim, John, Michael, Benny McCarthy, Pat Nugent; cousins, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews and extended family; his wonderful neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Month’s Mind Mass for Pat will be celebrated at 10.00 a.m. on Sunday, 11th March, in Dungarvan Community Hospital.

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

MICHAEL FEENEY Ballinahown, Fermoy, Co. Cork With sadness and regret we record the passing Michael Feeney, Ballinahown, Fermoy, Co. Cork, son of the late Tom and Kathleen and brother of late Kathleen and Johnny, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 11th February, 2018, at University Hospital Cork.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Monday evening. Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends.

On Tuesday evening Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends.

Removal took place on Wednesday to St. Patrick’s Church, Fermoy.

On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Casey, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Casey, P.P. Readings were recited by niece Esther and grandson Dylan. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grand-daughter Holly, grandson Ryan, nephews Mark, Ger and Derek and niece Patricia. During the Mass a lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by soloist Sarah Barry and organist Marjorie Moran. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by sister-in-law Betty Feeney and niece Catherine Killigrew. Following Communion a reflection was recited by neighbour Ber Hunter.

Following Funeral Mass cremation service took place privately.

May he rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his son Paul; brothers Tom, Jim, David, Donal, Billy, Paddy; sisters Helen Killigrew, Margaret McGuire, Breda Collins, Mary Sheldon, Ann Leahy; daughter-in-law Caroline; grandchildren Dylan, Ryan and Holly; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

59 BRIDGET O’KEEFFE (nee Cuffe) Chapel Street, Lismore (1945-2017) On Tuesday, December 19th, 2017, Bridget O’Keeffe of Chapel Street, Lismore, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Waterford Regional Hospital after a short illness. Biddy was predeceased by her husband Michael (Mick) O’Keeffe, formerly of Tourin Lodge, who passed away on the 21st May, 2009, and her parents Tom and Lena Cuffe, formerly of Gortnapeeka, Ballyduff Upper, and later of Chapel Street, Lismore.

May they rest in peace.

At age 21, Biddy met her dearly beloved husband Mick and they enjoyed 42 years of happy married together life in Tourin.Though she never liked to ventured too far from home, Biddy and Mick enjoyed holidaying in Garryvoe and West Cork surrounded by friends. In more recent years, following Mick’s passing, Biddy enjoyed meeting family and friends for coffee and was a familiar face in Barron’s, Madden’s and Melleray Coffee shops and she was deeply grateful for the supportive community that she had around her.

On the Month’s Mind of Biddy’s passing, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all those who supported Biddy during her illness, in particular, the Doctor and Nurses at Waterford Regional Hospital, and to all of those who extended their condolences upon Biddy’s passing. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on the evening of Wednesday, December 20th, Rosary prayers were recited by Michael Houlihan in the presence of lovely family and relatives.

On Thursday, December 21st, funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P., before removal to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival Biddy’s remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. On Friday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. M Cullinan, P.P., who was assisted by Rev. Fr. J Kiely, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by niece Marie Reilly MacConaonaigh and cousin Michael Lucey. Prayers of the Faithful were read by cousins Ciara Lucey, Caroline Lucey, Kevin Houlihan and Laura Houlihan. The Offertory Gifts were brought to the Altar by Sister Nora and Winnie O’Keeffe. A lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass was provided by soloist Dina Walshe.

Following Communion, Majella O’Keeffe paid a lovely tribute to Biddy and acknowledged the support the family received from relatives, friends and the local community.

Burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Rev. F. M. Cullinan, P.P, officiated the graveside prayers where Biddy was laid to rest in the presence of her family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Upon her passing Biddy will be fondly remembered by her loving family and friends including sisters Nora and Helen; brothers in-law Martin Reilly and Tom O’Keeffe; sisters in-law Maureen Power and Peggy Stapleton; nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Biddy’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, on Saturday, February 24th, 2018, at 6:15 p.m.

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

AUDREY KAY HOURIGAN (nee Attwater) Shandon, Street, Dungarvan We learned with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the passing of Audrey Kay Hourigan which occurred on Thursday, 15th February.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, brother Graham, brother-in-law John and sister-in-law Mary, we express our deepest sympathy to her sons Daniel and Michael; mother Elizabeth; sisters Christine and Margaret; brothers-in-law Michael, David, Declan, Roger and Andy; sisters-in-law Agnes, Nora, Kathleen and Eleanor; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Audrey lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday evening, 18th February. In the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends the Rosary was led by Sr. Angela and Sr. Philomena (Sisters of Mercy). Removal took place on Monday morning, 19th February, to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Requiem Mass was celebrated on arrival by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., and afterwards cremation took place at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, County Cork.

May Audrey rest in peace.

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

FARMING Round-up …

IFA says more bite in cattle trade at the factories IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said there was more bite in cattle prices last week at the factories with a base price for steers of €3.95/kg more common and €4.05/kg for heifers. He said farmers with fit quality cattle were negotiating higher prices off the old base of €3.90 and €4.00/kg.

Angus Woods said the weekly kill was less than 35,000 adult cattle and it was clear demand in the market place was picking up from the doldrums of January.

The IFA livestock leader said Winter finisher needed a substantial price rise at this time in order to cover the very high level of costs they have incurred feeding indoors for the last number of months. He said farmers should demand full value for their stock at this time and insist on a price well above the quoted level from the factories.

Angus Woods said cattle prices in our main export markets, both in the UK and across Europe are all ahead of Irish prices. He said this shows the potential for Irish prices to increase.

An analysis by IFA shows that for week ending Feb 3rd, R3 grade steers in our main export market to the UK are making the equivalent of €4.37/kg including VAT. R3 Young Bulls are making €4.36/kg in Italy including VAT and in France are at €4.11/kg. In Germany young bulls are making €4.22 including VAT and €4.19/kg in Spain.

The IFA livestock leader also welcomed the latest actively from live exporters on the international trade. He said there is major potential for exports to Turkey and it is also welcome to see shipments to Libya.

IFA and Coillte meet on farm partnerships THE IFA National Farm Forestry Committee met with representatives from Coillte in the Irish Farm Centre last week to discuss issues that were affecting farmers with farm partnership agreements.

IFA National Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Collins said it was a constructive meeting to address farmers’ concerns and to ensure better communication with their farmer partners.

“There was genuine engagement from Coillte and a commitment to work with IFA to resolve the issues.”

It was agreed that IFA and Coillte would meet again shortly to continue discussions to agree principles under which these matters will be addressed and to provide clarity to the farmers involved.

Increase in pig price fully justified CHAIRMAN of IFA Pigs Committee Tom Hogan has said the pig price must rise over the coming days and weeks and this rise is fully justified.

Tom Hogan called on processors to reflect the major improvements in pigmeat trade with increased producer prices last week.

He said, “A number of factors provide justification for a significant price increase, including a stronger export trade, with Asian and the important Chinese market in particular, picking up over recent weeks, tightening supplies of pigs across the EU, and a steady demand for Irish product on the domestic market. While quotes have remained relatively static at the €1.40c/kg-€1.42c/kg level for the past number of weeks, many exporting European pig producing countries, such as Germany and Denmark, have experienced up to a 16c/kg improvement in pig prices in the past two weeks”.

Tom Hogan warned all pig processors that without increasing the pig price as a matter of urgency, confidence levels will continue to descend, mirroring their firmly in-the-red bank balances, and the gains in both productivity and scale at farm level made over the past five years will be lost.

He called on all pig processors to increase prices paid to well in excess of the €1.50c/kg conservative estimate of the cost of production as soon as possible so that businesses will at least stop being a loss making.

At today’s pig price of €1.40c/kg, every pig that leaves a pig farm is leaving a loss of up to €10/pig. This situation is completely unsustainable and needs to be rectified if Ireland’s third largest commodity sector, with exports of €714 million in 2017, is to survive and prosper.

‘Massive diplomatic effort’ needed on Brexit agri-food front - DEASY Impact across 6,000 Waterford jobs and €440m in local exports FINE Gael TD John Deasy says there needs to be “a massive diplomatic effort” to try to mitigate the effects of Brexit on the farming and agri-food sectors, which employ more than 6,000 people in Waterford alone.

While there’s been an inevitable spotlight on the city around from the Ireland 2040 planning strategy, the threat posed to the County Waterford economy as a whole by Britain’s withdrawal from the Single Market and EU Customs Union has been thrown into stark light.

The Government-commissioned Copenhagen Economics study estimated that the UK’s departure from the EU will cause output values in key parts of the agri-food sector to fall by 10– 20% between now and 2030.

This could mean 17,000 fewer jobs in a benign Brexit situation, or over 30,000 lost in a worstcase scenario.

“If even a fraction of the Copenhagen forecast turns out to be true, the repercussions for a county like Waterford would be extremely serious,” Deasy says.

“Waterford, both rural and urban, is heavily reliant on farming and food industry revenues.

Production from more than 2,750 farms here gives rise to €300m in agricultural output, with an export value of €440m.”

Deasy makes the point that the €80m generated in farm income locally each year, plus €45m in direct payments, is by and large fed back into the Waterford

economy.

“Nationally we’re very badly exposed in that 40% of Irish food exports - worth around €5 billion a year - are to the UK. Of these, 80% of food and drink manufacturing occurs outside of Dublin,” he says.

Food and drink export gains of 40% this decade would be wiped out by taxes on exported produce. Ireland is particularly vulnerable in that half of our beef production is exported, and half of that goes to the UK. Waterford is prime beef country, with almost half the 2,760 farms in the county coming under the ‘specialist beef production’ category, according to Teagasc. The county has about 1,200 specialist beef producers.

With other subsectors such as processed foods and dairy also hugely exposed, the threat to rural jobs spelled out in the Copenhagen report “needs to be faced up to,” Deasy added, noting that the IFA has described the potential fall-out as catastrophic.

“Its figures indicate there are some 3,785 people are employed at farm level in Waterford. Add in the 2,500 others employed in related industries - everything from processors to input suppliers, contractors, auctioneers, hauliers, fitters, and engineering firms; not to mention accountants, solicitors, vets, and advisors - and it’s clear that hundreds of those jobs will be jeopardised if UK trade barriers are introduced.”

Deasy said the immediate aftermath of the referendum result “showed that the consequences of a hard Brexit will kick in quickly. Given what we’re facing into, between tariffs on trade, likely border checks, the threat from cheaper non-EU imports, higher supply-chain costs, and lower sterling, there’s scope for serious collateral damage.

“Which is why - given that the prospect of free trade across the border and the Irish Sea looks increasingly slim - the Government needs to ensure there’s maximum regulatory alignment provided for in the negotiations.”

Deasy acknowledged initiatives including the doubling of Brexit-related staff for State agencies, as well as five new missions with a trade focus for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Also, a €300m Brexit Loan Scheme is being rolled out from March with at least 40% of low-interest loans aimed at the agri-food sector.

“However,” he says, “there seems to be an acceptance that certain sectors will contract and that most jobs will be lost across the agri-food area” - the predicted figure of -12,400 being double the next biggest casualty, namely manufacturing and construction.

“As I said a year ago, initial Teagasc forecasts of post-Brexit losses of €200m-€900m would seem very much understated,” Deasy added. Indeed, the

Fine Gael TD John Deasy Copenhagen analysis suggests that because of trade barriers Irish exports to the UK could shrink by 50% up to 2030.

Food is to the fore in this risk category, with exports of processed foodstuffs such as meats, bread, biscuits, cerealbased products etc starting at anything between a 50% and 87% hit over this period.

“These projections are chilling,” Deasy says. “There’s a danger that we’ve been blindsided somewhat as to the effects on rural Ireland by the focus on border politics. Also, investment strategies centred around retail developments and spending power in city centres don’t fully appreciate the impact Brexit could have on disposable income throughout local economies like Waterford, which are so dependent on agriculture.”

Brexit report findings are stark but not surprising IFA President Joe Healy has said the findings of a report published last week’s by Minister Heather Humphreys, examining the impact of Brexit on Ireland’s trade and economy, are very stark for farming and food in Ireland.

The IFA President said, "We are not surprised to see that our sector faces such a catastrophic outcome in the event of a hard Brexit. The severe impact across the board is something IFA has raised at all political levels since before the referendum.”

Joe Healy said this warning should serve to refocus Government efforts towards securing an outcome that avoids this bleak scenario for our largest indigenous sector.

He said the retention of free trade in agriculture and food products between the EU and UK must be a priority.

“Understandably, there has been much focus on ensuring there is no hard border in Ireland.The December 2017 commitment in relation to Regulatory Alignment with the Single Market and Customs Union is significant in avoiding such a scenario.

However for the Irish agri food sector, the focus needs to be on the relationship between the EU and the entirety of the UK. “North-South Regulatory alignment will help to solve one problem - no hard border in Ireland. East-West Regulatory Alignment has the potential to deliver a lot more – to

avoid major disruption for Irish food exporters to our largest market, Britain.

Joe Healy warned that post Brexit, we cannot have a scenario where the UK Government can do as they please as regards agricultural trade with third countries. He said,“If the UK wants continued access to the EU market, the EU must insist that the UK will not be free to open their markets to low standard or low value products from outside the EU.” Concluding, the IFA President said as the discussions intensify, we hope and expect to see an early agreement on the transition phase which will give some certainty post March 2019.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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FF motion calls for direct suckler supports and targeting underspend to low income farmers - BUTLER FIANNA Fáil Spokesperson for Older People & Health Promotion Deputy Mary Butler TD said she supports her Party’s call to prioritise the suckler sector and over 75,000 farm families nationwide with a Dáil motion this coming Wednesday (21st) under private members time.

Deputy Butler said, “The almost one million suckler cow herd is pivotal to supporting the local economy in rural Ireland with every €1 of support provided to suckler farmers generating over €4 of economic

activity in rural parishes.

“While suckler farmers underpin our €2.5 billion beef exports, they generate average incomes below €13,000 each year and are fully dependent on CAP supports to maintain their livelihoods.

“The suckler sector is facing threats on many fronts with successive Fine Gael led Governments found wanting.

“The Government has refused at every avenue to look at all options to introduce a €200 payment per suckler cow.

Fianna Fáil has championed this

as a key policy and will continue to campaign for its delivery.

“Suckler farmers are being let down with the Government accepting at least 70,000 extra tonnes of South American Mercosur beef into the EU. The timing of this couldn’t be any worse for farmers with Brexit having the potential to place tariffs on half of all our beef exports.

“Meanwhile, the beef forum has failed farmers and has become a talking shop with commitments originally made

Commission’s CAP 2020 Budget options are disappointing and will be “unacceptable to Ireland” COMMENTING on the statement from the EU Commission on their multi-annual financial priorities post 2020, the Chair of Waterford ICMSA described the options set out for the CAP budget as disappointing and completely unacceptable. Billy O’Callaghan said the priorities as outlined would have to be strongly resisted by our Government and like-minded Member States.

Mr. Blackburn said that what was particularly disappointing was that there was no sign that the Commission understood that CAP is a key EU policy not only for farmers, but for wider rural economies and how they interact

with their national economies.

He said there’s no room for equivocation: Any proposal to cut the existing CAP budget would be a disaster for farmers, the rural communities that depend on farming, and the wider agri-food sector which is a key driver of the Irish economy.

Based on proposed reforms of CAP, it appears that the EU Commission wants farmers to do more in terms of regulatory requirements with a reduced budget.This simply will not work and cannot be accepted under any circumstances by our Government, stated the Carrick on Suir farmer.

The Waterford ICMSA

spokesperson said it was imperative that our Taoiseach uses the opportunity presented by the informal Leaders’ meeting on 23rd February to very clearly sets out Ireland’s position that any reduction on the current CAP Budget will be unacceptable and that Ireland believes that remaining Member States must make good any deficit resulting from Brexit with this instilled as a guiding principle in the 2020 MFF negotiations.

“The Taoiseach has already stated that CAP is a key policy for Ireland’s interaction with the EU, he must now repeat that in a way that is unmistakeable”, said O’Callaghan.

IFA welcomes higher ANC payment rates for 2018 IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed confirmation by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed of how the additional €25m for the 2018 Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme will be allocated.

He said it is important that the additional €25m allocated for 2018 marks the start of the reversal of cuts to the important scheme imposed in 2009.

IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said it is important that all farmers will

benefit from the increase. He reminded that the ANC Review will begin this year and said,“The objective for the Review must be to bring the allocation back to €250m.”

IFA Hill Committee Chairman Flor McCarthy welcomed that over half of the €25m allocation will go to farmers in hill areas, which are the most difficult land areas in the country.

The change to the ANC allocation will mean the maximum

payment for hill areas will be €3,846; €3,120 in more severely handicapped areas; and, €2,647 in less severely handicapped areas.

The changes to the scheme will be included in the 2018 amendment to the Rural Development Programme that the Department of Agriculture will submit to the EU Commission.

IFA President Joe Healy has encouraged an early decision on the amendment.

being reneged on.

“In our motion, we also instruct the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to review the current underspend accruing across several Rural Development Programme (RDP) schemes and report back within two months to the Oireachtas on a roadmap towards targeting RDP underspend to suckler and other vulnerable sectors.

“The underspend in the Department of Agriculture soared to €186 million over the last two years, while several

2014-2020 RDP schemes are on course to underspend significantly, such as GLAS and TAMS. “Given the existential threats of Brexit and any Mercosur deal on suckler farmers’ incomes, the Government must immediately seek EU recognition of these and request funding supports including CAP market disturbance funds.

“Fianna Fáil is asking for cross party support for this motion to send a strong message from Dáil Éireann to the Government that these farmers

need to be supported,” concluded Deputy Butler.

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1 Fr. 685 kgs. made €920.

BULLOCKS 5 A.A. 508 kgs. made €1,035 each.

4 Char. 388 kgs. made €940 each.

3 Frs. 500 kgs. made €850 each.

HEIFERS 3 A.A. 282 kgs. made €650 each.

3 A.A. 236 kgs. made €580 each.

3 Lim. 195 kgs. made €550 each.

CALVES Fr. Bulls made from €70 to €170 with up to €250 for strong Fr. bull calves. Aberdeen Angus Bull calves made from €200 to €260 with up to €340 for strong A.A. bull calves. Hereford Bull calves sold from €280 to €350. Cont. Bull calves made from €330 up to €400.

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READER’S QUERIES Question: I am currently in agricultural college and will have my course completed in midJune. I wish to apply for the National Reserve/Young Farmers Scheme. However, having read the terms and conditions of the scheme it would appear that I will not be eligible due to finishing my course after the BPS closing date.

Can you please advise?

Answer: To have a valid application, you must have completed your course on or before the 15th of May, 2018. I have heard that some of the establishments may be able to bring forward exams to comply with this. You should contact your educational provider for further details.

Either way you must have a certificate or other written confirmation that you have completed the course on or before the closing date. I trust this will clear things up for you.

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Teagasc receive it's first taste of colostrum. Calves require at least 1 litre of colostrum per 10 kg bodyweight in the first twelve hours of life (5 litres for a 40kg calf). Ideally, calves should get three litres one to two hours after birth and a further 2 litres within six hours. Have a few litres of frozen colostrum available for emergencies. This can be stored in 2 litre plastic milk containers. Defrost and warm the colostrum in a basin of warm water at 40 degrees centigrade. Overheating will damage the protein content of the colostrum. Never use a microwave to warm colostrum. When the colostrum is lukewarm it can be given to the calf via a small bucket with a plastic teat or by stomach tube. Caution is urged if using a stomach tube, as it may result in calf choking.

When a calf is born it has no immunity against disease or infection. However, nature provides immunity through antibodies in colostrum. As the young calf becomes exposed to infections, its own immune system begins to develop a defence system against the diseases in its environment. In the first few months of life, the calf depends entirely on the maternal antibodies acquired through colostrum.

Maximum absorption of antibodies in the calf's gut occurs in the first 6 hours of life. This absorption can fall from 100% to as low as 10% after 24 hours. Also the level of antibodies in Colostrum falls significantly after the first suckling.This shows the importance of early and adequate intake of colostrum so as to maximise the concentration of antibodies in the calf's bloodstream.

Antibody levels are lower in heifers than in

SUCKLER COW MANAGEMENT Supervision and early management are both crucial post calving.

Suckler calves are now arriving fast and furious on farms. Supervision and good stockmanship at calving is crucial especially with first time calvers.

Through proper supervision, losses at calving can be minimised. In most cases of calving losses the calf is still alive at the start of calving. Do not interfere with the calving process unless help is needed.

Every effort is needed to ensure that the new born calf has an increased chance of survival and a future healthy life. Calf mortality should be less than 5% on suckler farms.

Early Hours: Assuming a trouble free calving in a clean disinfected calving box, then some suggested best management practices are: 1. Disinfect the navel of the calf after birth with Tincture of Iodine to prevent Navel Ill and Joint Ill. The entire navel cord should be covered with Iodine.

2. Cleaning and Drying - Encourage the cow to lick the calf dry. This prevents the calf from becoming chilled and helps forge a calf/cow bond.

First time calvers need to be watched closely and given time to bond with their calf. If the cow fails to lick the calf, give it a brisk rub down with clean hay or straw.

3. Colostrum - Cow's Colostrum is an excellent source of antibodies (passive immunity), heat, and energy for the new born calf. Clean and rub down the cow's teats to ensure they are free of dirt, cuts or abrasions. Encourage the calf to suckle and

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 19/2/2018 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

South Kilkenny

4 820

4 790 1,000 2

1,000 -

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • 7% of platform grazed.

• Cows out for 2 to 3 hours when weather allows.

• 70% calved so far.

• 45 units N/ac to be spread this week.

South Kilkenny • 8% of platform grazed.

• Cows out day and night when weather allows.

• 64% of cows calved.

• 30 units of urea/spread on most of the farm.

mature suckler cows. Maximum level and potency of antibodies occurs after the 4 or 5th calving.

Mastitis will lower colostrum quality.

Poor nutrition pre-calving can also reduce colostrum quality and quantity. Some beef cows may not produce 4 litres of milk in the first 6 hours but the better quality should make up for the lack of quantity.

4. BVD Tagging - Take the BVD tissue sample as soon as possible after calving, when the calf is dry. Ensure the cow is safely secured when tagging the calf.Tissue samples should be kept in cold storage until posting.

5. Straw - DON'T SKIMP ON STRAW for a new born or very young calf. Dry clean straw will provide heat and comfort for the young calf.

Replace bedding for cow and calf at regular intervals. After a few days, the calf and cow can be returned to slats and creep area or released outdoors.

6. Early Days: Once a calf survives the first few hours, its chances of a healthy life are greatly enhanced. Young calves are totally dependent on their mother's milk until their rumen develops.

Lactating suckler cows need to be in good body condition and get adequate feeding to sustain milk production. Lactating suckler cows that lose excess body condition will suffer depressed milk yield and will be slow returning to heat. Calves should have access to a creep area until turnout. Creep pens need to be well bedded, dry and clean.

Allowing pens to become wet and dirty will only increase disease risk. Pens require cleaning every few days. Thoroughly clean, power wash and dis-

infect pens using a strong disinfectant. This prevents a build-up of harmful micro-organisms such as Cryptosporidium. If there is a history of scour / disease / infection in the calving area, consult your vet on what specialised disinfectant to use.

Allow pens to dry and bed with fresh straw.

Hydrated Lime, sprinkled on the bedding area before straw is laid, will act as an additional disinfectant.

Calf scours One of the biggest killers of newborn calves is infectious scours. Early and correct treatment goes a long way to getting the calf back on track. It is essential that the calf and suckler cow are isolated immediately from all the other calves in the group to avoid other calves becoming infected.

Dehydration is what kills the calves so the sooner they are given fluids the better. Calves that are dehydrated will be weak and listless with their eyes sunken in their head. In severe cases they will be unable to rise and will have cold ears and feet. Feed two litres, two to three times per day, of a good electrolyte solution (four to six litres in total).

Continue to feed the calf milk, i.e., leave them on the cow (in the case of artificially-reared calves continue to feed milk replacer). Keeping the calf on milk helps to maintain its condition, speeds up its recovery and prevents it from starving.

Continue to give electrolytes until the dung consistency is normal or the skin elasticity is back to normal. Antibiotics should only be used where a calf has developed a high temperature. In the case of severe dehydration, fluids should be given intravenously by a vet.

Unravelling the cattle genome – a global initiative A PAPER entitled “Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for the stature of cattle reveals numerous common genes that regulate size in mammals”, which is co-authored by Teagasc quantitative geneticists Dr. Deirdre Purfield and Dr. Donagh Berry, has just been published by Nature Genetics.

The study was the result of a collaboration between 31 different academic institutes and industry partners from 13 different countries. Each country performed its own analyses with the results subsequently combined in a meta-analysis based on 25.4 million DNA fragments from 58,265 cattle representing eight different Bos taurus breeds. All animals had measures of genetic merit for stature which was chosen because it is under strong genetic control, is measured relatively consistently globally in cattle, and is a topic of active research in human genomics. The analyses undertaken by the Teagasc geneticists were based on over 5,000 dairy animals and over 20,000 beef animals. Results from the combined analyses revealed that the genetic architecture of stature in cattle is influenced by a very large number of DNA variants and is more similar to that in humans than it is to dogs. The

163 detected significant DNA regions in the study with greatest association with stature in cattle explained at most 13.8% of the variability. This is less than, but of a similar level of magnitude to the percentage (~16%) of variability in human height explained by significant DNA variants; the results are substantially different to that reported in dogs, for example, where six DNA variants were sufficient to explain 25% and 72% of within breed variation.

Considerable overlap existed in the genomic regions detected in the study to be associated with stature in humans and other mammals. Many of the variants in the cattle study likely arose prior to domestication as 23% were present in various forms in an Auroch genome (an extinct species of large wild cattle that inhabited Europe, Asia, and North Africa and an ancestor of modern cattle).

Teagasc geneticist and coauthor on the paper, Dr. Deirdre Purfield said: “The power of international collaboration for elucidating the genomic architecture of traits is now wellrecognised. We are seeing strong growth in open access data and software, as well as greater multi-institution consortia in pursuit of advancing science, in

particular advancing genetic gain in domesticated species and using these as model organisms for human genomics research.

The strength of such initiatives in unraveling the genomic construction of traits is particularly strong when data from diverse breeds are used.” The results support the hyphothesis that there are numerous common genes affecting size in mammals.

Teagasc geneticists are already part of similar large global initiatives for other complex per-

formance traits with the aim of developing value-added tailored management strategies as well as possibly improve the accuracy of predicting the future performance of an animal using DNA technology.

Funding for the study originated from the Research Stimulus Fund, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (MultiGS project), and the Science Foundation Ireland Investigator Programme (PrecisionBreeding project).

Teagasc geneticists Dr. Deirdre Purfield and Dr. Donagh Berry have been analysing the cattle genome for genes that regulate size.

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Waterford debaters take on the challenge at Great Agri Food Debate 2018 • WIT’s Aoife Forde awarded best speaker in semi-final debate • 3rd annual debate organised by Dawn Meats and McDonald’s Ireland takes place at WIT Arena • UCD crowned winners after day of debate covers Brexit, consumer behaviour and sustainability, CAP and Ireland’s environmental responsibilities The quarter final saw UCC Through the debates today, we WIT participated for the second measure of whether Ireland take on CIT on the impact of takes its environmental responsi- have touched on many of the year in the 2018 Great AgriBrexit on the agri-food indusmost pertinent issues facing bility seriously. The team also Food Debate in WIT Arena. try. In the first semi-final CIT farmers and food producers in flagged the many ways in which Organised by Dawn Meats and debated WIT on consumer Ireland. The sustainability chalIreland has been an innovator, McDonald’s Ireland, the event behaviour as key to food suslenge is one that is particularly from Croke Park’s designation has become a key date in the tainability, while reigning chamclose to our hearts in Dawn as the first carbon neutral stacollege calendar for agriculture pions UCD took on Dundalk Meats. We have ambitious 2025 students with a growing number dium in the world, to the introInstitute of Technology (DKIT) duction of the BER scheme and targets to reduce water and of teams competing this year on the issue of CAP in the secenergy intensity by 40% and the way that Ireland is leading and ambitious plans to expand ond semi-final.

CO2 emission intensity by 50% the world in passive design. further in 2019.

The winners of the Best and we aspire to become CIT argued that Ireland has Throughout the day teams Speaker prizes in the quarterEurope’s most sustainable meat failed to “walk the walk” on its from WIT, University College final, two semi-finals and final company in the process. The environmental responsibilities Dublin (UCD), University were respectively Avril students have provided great time and time again, and that College Cork (UCC), Cork O’Driscoll, CIT; Aoife Forde, the country continues to choose food for thought today on fulInstitute of Technology and WIT; Owen Cashman, UCD; filling that commitment.”

Dundalk Institute of Technology the economy over the environand Una Sinnott UCD. Commenting Peter Garbutt, ment. They put it to the audi(DKIT) debated key topics for The final debate was moderMcDonald’s UK & Ireland, said; ence that going green costs the Irish agriculture industry ated by Justin McCarthy, Editor “It’s wonderful to see such a money, money that Ireland including; Brexit, consumer of the Irish Farmers Journal and high standard of informed and doesn’t have. They also referred behaviour and sustainability and the judging panel included Niall impassioned debate, with stuto the recent coverage of plastic CAP. Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats; dents from five colleges that are waste in the form of disposable The event culminated in a Tara McCarthy, CEO of Bord coffee cups, and questioned why centres of excellence in agriculheated and well-informed Bia and Peter Garbutt of tural studies. McDonald’s is these cannot be banned sooner debate between UCD and CIT delighted to facilitate this show- McDonald’s UK & Ireland. than 2030. on the motion “Ireland takes its case for the future leaders of our Throughout the day representaCommenting at the event, environmental responsibilities tives from the Food Safety industry to make their voices Niall Browne, CEO Dawn and commitments seriously.”

Authority of Ireland, BWG heard on some of the biggest Meats said; UCD, supporting the motion Foods, AIB, Bank of Ireland, issues of the day. It’s vitally “Firstly, well done to all the argued that Ireland’s reputation important that young people are Ulster Bank, Enterprise Ireland, students that took part today, all around the world as a green, Teagasc, Agri-Aware and Meat encouraged to engage on these and welcome to Waterford, the environmentally conscious proIndustry Ireland, participated as ducer is evidence that the coun- home of Dawn Meats. It is great topics many of which will judges and moderators, in a very impact the future of farming to be in Waterford Institute of try has embraced the environinteresting and robust series of and agriculture in Ireland and Technology for the third year of mental challenge. They argued qualifying debates. beyond.” the Great Agri-food debate. that targets alone are not a

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Déise Newsround A hectic film schedule for Moe Dunford tomekeith@hotmail.com

THE film which Dungarvan actor, Moe Dunford predicts could be ‘one of the biggest Irish films of all time’, ‘Black 47’, was premiered last week at the ‘Berlinale’, the Berlin Film Festival which he attended. This was the Film Festival which launched ‘Patrick’s Day’ in which Moe played a magnificent leading part and for which he received accolades wherever it

Moe Dunford

was shown.

Such is the power of this story and the shortage of films on the theme, this may well be the first encounter international audiences will have had with Ireland’s Great Hunger.

‘Black 47’ was shot at various locations around the country last year and in Moe’s own words, this could be a major Irish contribution to cinema.

It has been a hectic twelve months for the Dungarvan man, filled with work across cinema and TV. “It was a good year alright,” he says, I got to do six movies and two TV shows. He is particularly proud of ‘Black 47’ for which he predicts a great future.

“It has a fantastic cast,” he says, “and is set during the Irish Famine of 1847, a period of Irish history which has never been told adequately before.

In the Ireland of 1847, Irish people had reached their lowest point of morale ever. The country was in the grip of the Great Famine that was already in its third year. Feeney, the central character, is a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad. He abandons his post to return home and reunite with his

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estranged family.

“He has seen more than his share of horrors,” says the film’s promo material, “but nothing prepares him for the famine’s hopeless destruction of his homeland that has brutalised his people and where there seems to be no law and order. He discovers his mother has starved to death and his brother hanged by the brutal hand of the English. With little else to live for, he sets a destructive path to avenge his family.”

“This is one of the strongest movies ever to come out of this country,” says Moe. “It’s an action revenge story against the background of that dreadful era of Irish life.”

“I get to play beside the great Jim Broadbent who won an Oscar for his role in ‘Iris’. I am his second in command. It’s a military role, so I had to do a month’s training in Luxemburg just before Christmas of 2016, which included horse riding and a wide range of stunts and action. My role and experience in ‘Vikings’ helped me a lot too.

The action was shot in Luxemburg and in Hollywood in Wicklow and is expected to make a major impact across the film world.

In a surprise offer just before

Christmas, Moe was offered the leading role in ‘The Dig’, his first lead since ‘Patrick’s Day’. It was shot in the Hills of Antrim in the freezing cold weather of December and involved a good deal of digging.

Moe’s character comes home from prison having served time for a political murder. He finds himself helping the father of the girl he murdered to find the body.

“The people there were very warm and friendly, even if the weather was freezing,” he says.

Another one of Moe’s films, ‘Michael Inside’ is in the cinemas at the moment. Since I spoke to Moe, this film took the IFTA Best Picture Award for which he is very pleased.

“It is something I am very proud of,” he says. “The writer Frank Berry did an enormous amount of research over a number of years with former inmates and a lot of the actors are former prisoners. He workshopped it with members of the Pathways programme who are former prisoners and it shows a real insight into how young people can find themselves behind bars.”

The film was shot in Cork Prison and has been very successful at the box-office.

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Moe, who played close to young Michael, played by Dafhyd Flynn is very enthusiastic about the young man’s performance.

“He is a real talent,” he says.

Next up was ‘The Lodgers’ an ‘atmospheric horror’ which was shot in Loftus Hall in Wexford.

“Loftus Hall itself is probably the biggest character in the movie, it really served us well and we got to shoot around the village of Clongeen. We also filmed in Tintern Abbey which is close to home, so I got to drive to work each day.

“I would love to bring more work to this area,” says Moe, “it has everything to offer and perhaps some day I will get to do that.”

“Metal Heart “ was his third film last year, a comedy drama which Moe says is ‘a coming of age movie about twin teenage girls, one of whom is completely unsure of her future while her sister has everything planned out and knows exactly what she wants to do.”

There’s lots of Rock ‘n Roll music and also a band and stars Jordanne Jones as the outgoing teenager.

Next came ‘Dark lies the island’ based on characters from Kevin Barry’s book of the same name. The film follows a long-

standing family feud in a small Irish town and shows some of the darker side of Ireland.

“It was my second time to feature with Pat Shortt,” says Moe, “although this time the story is more serious. Pat plays my father in it and Peter Coonan plays my older brother.

We are the Mannion family in the West of Ireland and we are all fighting over the same woman.

It has all the elements of a story that I like. Tommy Tiernan is in it as well which was good fun.”

The series ‘Striking Out’ which is playing on RTE at the moment sees Moe opposite Amy Huberman making him the envy of every male following the series.

While the weekdays are demanding, the film business allows actors to be free at the weekends and Moe takes full advantage of that.

From his widespread exposure on TV and the cinema screens, Moe has become one of the best known faces and characters in the country and, with the anticipated success of ‘Black 47’ this is likely to grow and become international as well.

We wish him every success in his expanding career as his star rises higher and higher in the entertainment world.

D av i d Po w e r fo r u n i q u e c o n c e r t I WAS going to start this piece with ‘David Power is back . . . but of course, he never went away, except to play in the best concert halls across the world which he has been doing for all of a generation now. He has played with the best and the best have sought to play with him.

“I’ve had the extraordinary pleasure of performing on some of the most beautiful stages in the world,” he says, “including the Sydney Opera House and the legendary Broadway Studio 54. This is just a sample of my exciting musical journey.”

Now, he is set to break more new ground when he returns to the National Concert Hall in Dublin on Friday, March 2nd, to perform the World Premiere of Kevin Volans, ‘Gol na mBan San Ar’, ‘The Lament of the Women at the Slaughter’.

This is a Concerto for Uilleann Pipes and Orchestra which was commissioned by RTE for the National Symphony Orchestra and for David. It will form a central

part of the extensive New Music Dublin Festival.

This is a major coup for David, as this is a unique event and a unique experience to have such a comprehensive work of music composed for the Irish Uilleann pipes.

But the pipes have been David’s life since he took up music at a young age and he is recognised as a world class exponent of his instrument.

“I make music on the Irish Uilleann Pipes,” he says. “I travel the world as a solo musician, in duos with fiddlers, Martin Hayes and Willie Kelly and in collaborations with many other artists, including Edges of Light, Masters of Tradition, Pipers Union, the baroque ensemble Camerata Kilkenny and pipe-organist Malcolm Proud.

He has three solo uilleann piping recordings, the first two released by Claddagh Records, the third, self published.

Composer, Kevin Volans is renowned for his internation-

ally successful quartet White Man Sleeps, and recently had a CD of his orchestral music released on the RTÉ Lyric FM label, described in The Journal of Music as ‘awaken[ing] a new excitement about the symphony orchestra as a compositional vehicle’.

The uilleann pipes are not just an instrument for David, they are almost an extension of himself. Neither are his

David Power

pipes without their own pedigree. Some time ago he told me the story of how he acquired the special instrument.

“It has its own name”, says David, “and has its own place in the archives of the Piping Club in Dublin. It has been referred to by famous pipers over the last 120 years and is known as the ‘Eighteen Moloney’, because it is eighteen inches long and was made by the famous Moloney Brothers in Co. Clare.

“Legendary piper, Willie Clancy recorded all his best music on it all of forty-five years ago. Then it fell silent because no one could figure out how to put a reed into it.

After a lengthy study of the instrument, David cracked the secret and was rewarded with a sound which he describes as ‘only incredible’.

This is the sound the lucky audience will have in the National Concert Hall on the 2nd March as part of the Festival and a trip to Dublin would be worth it to hear this unique new work.

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Date for your diaries Monday, 5th March AT some point all of us as athletes have had a race where we have let our head rule our body and didn’t achieve our full potential, on that day.

As part of our club long term athletic development programme we have organised a seminar to help address this. Niamh Connolly is a busy Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. As a result of a growing waiting list in her private practice, and a rising interest in, and appetite for, CBT, she established ‘The Mind Gym’ in 2017.

Niamh has developed a series of workshops and seminars based on the scientifically proven CBT protocols she uses in her work, and can now reach a far wider audience. ‘The Mind Gym’ teaches how to overcome a variety of issues and challenges, to reach optimal mental fitness.

Mental and physical health are two sides of the same coin – you can be in your best physical shape, but if your head is not in the right place, you won’t reach your full potential. Niamh’s aim is to demystify these mental struggles, and teach easy to use strategies that both identify the issues and improve the mindset.

In an informative, but informal style, Niamh will help you understand how negative thinking patterns and performance anxiety can happen, along with demonstrating the clinically proven skills and techniques used to overcome them.

As she says "our mind is our most important muscle" and she wants to share the best exercises to keep it fit and healthy!

Please book in advance with Irene on 086 8242348.

Michael Roche Carpets Series - Race 5 -

36th Annual Deise College Dungarvan 10k THE final race in the Michael Roche Carpets Series, the Déise College Dungarvan 10K will take place on Sunday, March 11th at 11 a.m.

Now in its 36th year and one of the oldest races on the local road running calendar, the Déise College Dungarvan 10k is always one of the more popular races. The club is delighted that Déise College and its proprietors Caroline and Alan Ryan are continuing their sponsorship for this race. The race will also see a number of perpetual trophies being presented.

We have the Seamus Power Memorial Trophy to the first male finisher and the Michael Roche Memorial Trophy for the first local emale finisher. We will be using the fast canal circuit as we have used now for the past couple of years for this race with the race headquarters at the Dungarvan GAA club pavilion (by kind permission) which is where the presentation of prizes for the race and for the overall series will also take place.

The race will start and finish in the same place as always at the Industrial Estate just off the N25, with just a short jog to and from the Dungarvan GAA club grounds for the runners.

Mick completes Lusk Marathon MICK Concannon ran his weekly marathon last Saturday when he travelled to Lusk in Co. Dublin for the 4 lap East of Ireland organised event. Mick completed the course in 3.56.

Next League is the popular Mark Mason Financial Services Colligan League THE club’s next big local event is the five week Mark Mason’s Financial Services Colligan running league for beginners and regular runners and all are welcome once they are over 16 years of age.

Last year in this league we added another extra night and was met with approval all round making it now a five week league. We would especially encourage newcomers to come along and join in this league in Colligan Wood. For the complete beginner there is the option of doing two laps of the wood, beginning at the wooden bridge and finishing at the wooden bridge.

This is 4km in distance or 2.5 miles so it might suit all those that ran the short route over the winter league plus this route is more or less completely on the flat. Another option is to take part in the 5-mile circuit; this is 3 and a half laps of the same flat circuit of the wood mentioned above.

The final option is the 5 mile hill route which is one lap of the wood for starters and then up the first hill and down the hill and then across the road for the second hill and finishing in by the wood at the bridge.

The entry fee for all runners is €2 each night. The overall winner of the league will receive the Veale Family Perpetual Shield.

The league will start on Wednesday, March 29th and continue for five Wednesday evenings April 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. Mass start each evening at 6.30 pm.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Michael Roche Carpets Race Series - Race 4 -

16th Annual O’Reilly’s Traditional Butchers Kilmacthomas 4 mile road race this Sunday THE organising committee feel with the popularity of the new Waterford Greenway that it has been decided to try and incorporate this brilliant facility into the event from this year on. We have now picked a very nice 4 mile distance with a mix of public road and taking in a good part of the beautiful Greenway facility also.

Last week we announced a new race sponsor also and we welcome onboard to the event O'Reillys Traditional Butchers, Kilmacthomas and Pa O'Reilly.

We thank Pa and the O'Reilly family for their willingness to get involved in this new venture with us.

A new charity will also be the benefactors from the race as the local group Kilmacthomas Cardiac First Responder Scheme who are 24-7 in the area on call for all emergencies. We are looking forward to seeing all our old fiends out supporting this event and we hope to have many new friends come along also.

The race will be held on Sunday, February 25th at 11 am, and registration will be at the Community hall as will the presen-

tation of prizes and the cuppa.

The categories are as follows:

MEN - 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1st over 40, 45, 50 and 55

LADIES - 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1st over 35, 40, 45 and 50

Pictured at the launch of the Kilmacthomas 4 mile road race recently were l-r: Shirley Flynn and Tony Ferncombe, WWAC; Pa O'Reilly of O'Reilly Traditional Butchers, Kilmacthomas sponsors and Tom Leahy, WWAC Chairman.

West Waterford’s Andy Fleet wins Crohaun Mountain race AFTER a break of some 12 years since it was last held it was great to see the Crohaun trail race take place last Sunday morning with an excellent field of 80 taking part despite the foggy and wet conditions.

As we go to press the full results are now yet available but we will

publish them when they are. The one results we do know is that West Waterford AC provided the overall race winner in Andy Fleet, the race was held as part of the Munster winter/spring league and also the south east trail league.

Andy only in the past few months

joined our club from Manchester in the UK. A super runner on the road also his first love is mountain/trail running and he proved his immense talent here on the door step of his new home base in Dungarvan breaking 30 minutes for the race. The first female home

was Dena Hogan and a very good field of 80 took part which was very encouraging for the first race.

Well done to all others who took part and to our club member Eoghan Moloney and his team involved in the organising of the event.

Irish Life Health National Senior Indoors - Winter League Kate Veale retains indoor title is over THE Irish Life Health national senior indoors championships were held over two days last Saturday and Sunday at the beautifully appointed Abbotstown Sports Arena Dublin.

West Waterford's had its largest number of athletes participating for some years which is great to see. The club’s participants over the weekend were Kate Veale 3,000 metres walk, Patrick Veale and Niall Blackwell running the 3,000 metres. Yuri Kanash Pole Vault and Rachel Power Shot Put. On day one Saturday the 3,000 metres heats for men wasn't ran at all as just 13 athletes signed on from the large field of participants entered, so it was decided to have a straight final on the following day Sunday.

In the Ladies Shot Put Rachel Power threw 7.37 to finish 6th. In the Pole Vault Yuri Kanash recorded a season's best of 4 metres to take 7th place. 6th Kate Veale was in the 3,000 metres walk and was the defending champion from 2017, with some really good talent coming through

in this discipline at the moment she had to work hard throughout the race. However, she retained her title in a time of 13.38 which was 20 seconds faster than her winning time in 2017 at this same venue. She now adds this national crown to the universities title she won the previous Friday at Athlone.

Day two Sunday we have three athletes taking part Niall Blackwell, Patrick Veale 3,000 metre and Lisa Houlihan was in action in the Pole Vault. The two lads were up against a very strong field as it was a straight final with no heats held the previous day. Niall crossed the line in 11th in 9.03.47 and Patrick running his first ever indoor race of any kind finished 13th in 11.53.97. Well done to both lads for making the long trip for the weekend to represent this club at national leave.

Lisa fresh from her win the previous week at the AAI games vaulted 3.05 but had to settle for 6th place. Nevertheless, good to see her back and she will progress from here.

What’s next?

IF you have ran the winter league and wondering what next? We have an improvers running group that meet on a Tuesday evening.

If you can run 5k (or the short winter league) but want to get more comfortable over the distance then this is the group for you.

It also serves as an introduction to speed work if you wish to improve your times over shorter distances.

As with all our running groups its very social and welcoming and no-one feels intimidated.

Come and join us for a bit of craic on the track.

Pictured at the medal presentation for the ladies 3,000 metres walk at the Irish Life Health National Senior Indoors held at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena was Kate Veale, West Waterford AC gold.

Running Quote THERE is a ritual about any form of art.

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League

Another successful Winter Running League concludes YES folks for the 24th time the country's oldest and original winter running league has come to an end after 13 nights of great fun and banter around the street of our great town.

The prize-winners were presented with their prizes by league sponsor Kevin Forde of Forde’s Daybreak at the presentation night in Minnie's Bar recently. Our thanks to Pat and all the staff at Minnies for a brilliant night. Our thanks to Kevin for his generous sponsorship of the league and to his wife Orla who both were available at the league presentation of prizes in Minnies.

Also once again I would like to thank the many stewards and helpers that make these leagues possible. The main stay of its success we feel is the fact that it's open to all and brings together the elite as well as the fun runner and this is what has made it appealing for so many years.

The league has never been won by the fastest runner in any of the 24 years of its existence.

The overall winner of the short route for 2017/’18 was Kelly Shalloe while the long route trophy was presented to Alice Fitzgerald.

Thanks to everyone for such a great turn-out on the night, we hope everyone enjoyed the celebrations after 13 weeks of hard running.

Once again well done to all the prize-winners and thank you all for your attendance at the presentation night and until next year keep up the hard work.

ALICE FITZGERALD WINS HER 2nd FORDE’S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE Having won the league back in 2014 Alice Fitzgerald joined an unique band of three others Pat Dunford, Tony Shalloe and James O'Donnell to have won the long course overall winter league on two occasions.

Alice led the league for the final couple of weeks and what sealed it for her was the third last night when she won the ‘Guess your Time Run’ this gave her a platform for the remaining nights which she gallantly held off all comers running her heart out especially on the final two nights particularly. Alice finished the league on 2105 points.

Paul McGrath was another previous league winner in 2015 and this year he was once again in contention right throughout the league, however, he did have to settle for runner-up with a total of 2068 points.

In third place was Michelle Finnegan on 1993. Michelle a relatively new comer to the league improved her times brilliantly throughout the 13 weeks and on another year her tally of points could well have been enough to claim the top spot.

Michelle and Cathal Gleeson battled hard over the final couple of nights for that third place but it was Michael by the narrowest of margins only 1 point separated the two on the final night as Cathal finished on 1992 points.

So all in all it was another great league and the full list of our top 10 as well as our other divisional winners are listed below.

The top 10 were: 1. Alice Fitzgerald 2. Paul McGrath 3. Michelle Finnegan 4. Cathal Gleeson

2105 2068 1993 1992

5. Kevin Casey 1971 6. Onra Power 1944 7. Richie Fitzgerald 1937 8. Joe O'Rourke 1910 9. Vincent Tutty 1877 10. Alan Curran 1876 Division 2. Molly Fitzgerald 1854 Division 3. Linda Bradfield 1690 Division 4. Helene Hayes 1665 Division 5. Colm Bennett 1571 Division 6. Donal O'Donoghue 1477 Division 7. Lorena Mooney 1455 Division 8. Eleanor Casey 1121 Division 9. Martina Walsh 1343 Division 10. Michael Tutty 1129

LONG ROUTE TEAM COMPETITION CONCLUDES On the Long route, the winners were the long term leader "Here we go again" (Linda Bradfield, Onra Power and Michelle Finnegan) on 496 points.

In second are "Whatever" (Kevin Casey, Cathal Gleeson and David McNally) on 702.

Finishing in third are "Bobs Angels" (Eamon Curran, Sinead Moore and Denise Nugent) on 976.

In fourth place are "Happy Feet" (Catriona Lee, Carol Pope and Geraldine Barry) on 979 and fifth place goes to "What about us" (Helene Hayes, Irene Dee and Deirdre Hahessy) on a total of 1059.

21 COMPLETE ALL 13 WINTER LEAGUE NIGHTS It is a great achievement to get yourself out not for a few league nights over the winter but for them all. This year we had 21 runners on the long course who completed all 13 nights of the league. A special well done to all of you. The winner of the prize raffled among those 21 who completed each and every night was won by Rita Cronnolly.

Alice Fitzgerald Paul McGrath Michelle Finnegan Cathal Gleeson Kevin Casey Onra Power Richie Fitzgerald Joe O’Rourke Vincent Tutty Molly Fitzgerald Michael Hayes Sinéad Moore Meabh Beresford John Geehan Denis Ryan Eoin Walsh Ciara Duffin Martin Tobin Donal O’Donoghue Rita Connolly Sharon Higgins

FASTEST MAN AND WOMEN ON THE LEAGUE In this league we give a prize to the fastest man and women on both routes outside of prize-winners who participate for the mandatory nine nights and appear on the league tables.

On this occasion on the long course the very fast Alan Kinsella took the title of fastest man on the long route with a superb time of 29.23. Alan to put it mildly has been phenomenal this year in his running. He has turned from an average league runner in the past to one of the fastest who has ever ran this long course, his running improvement this last few months has been staggering to say the least.

Well done to him, keep up the great work Alan.

Second fastest man this year was our fastest man from the previous year's league Mossie Keogh who weekly was breaking the magic 30 minute barrier also his best time was 29.52.

Another hugely improving athlete was third best for the league Anthony Flynn was unlucky not to break the 30 minutes mark at the league, his best was 30.10.

Another who tried his heart out each week to break the 30 minute was Colm Ryan and again he came within a whisper of doing just that. His best timed clocked was 30.18. Another Ryan Dermot this time had his best and fastest league to-date when he clocked an impressive 30.41.

Turning to the ladies long course, our fastest lady was Joanne O'Neill with a time of 36.55.

Joanne was the second fastest lady in last year's league so she will be delighted to get that top spot for the current one.

Orla Bannon 38.54 was the second fastest lady and the third fastest was Geraldine Lacy with a time of 39.03 KELLY SHALLOE IS WINNER OF THE SHORT ROUTE IN THE 2017/’18 FORDES DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE AFTER TIGHT BATTLE After 13 weeks of competition, the overall winner for the short route in the Forde's Daybreak Winter League was Kelly Shalloe on 1052 points. Kelly was made to battle all the way by Kelly Cantwell and Criostior Kenneally with just 4 point separating the top 3.

Kelly improved her time consistently over the 13 weeks and reduced from 22.05 on the first night to 16.39 on the last night. She finished 2 points clear of runner up Kelly Cantwell who finished on 1050 points. Kelly Cantwell was another runner who showed massive improvement in time throughout the league dropping from 22.42 to 17.11.

Finishing in third place was Criostior Kenneally on 1048.

Criostior improved his time from 25.16 on night 1 to 19.18 on the last night. It was great to see these three battle it out for top honours in the league.

Rounding out the top 5 were Michael Coakley on 952 and Marita Murray on 936. Looking down the divisions, division 2 was won by Tracy Grant, with the runner-up being Linda Foley with Roisin Feeney third. Fiona O'Riordan won Division 3 with Liam O'Droma 2nd.

Sinead O'Rourke claimed Division 4 with the runner-up being Sharon Murray.

The top 10 were: Kelly Shalloe 1052 Kelly Cantwell 1050 Criostior Kenneally 1048 Michael Coakley 952 Marita Murray 936 Patrick Ryan 929 Ann O'Donovan 908 Jonaathan Regan 906 Conor O'Neill 868 Ciara Donnelly 813 Division 2 winner Tracy Grant 929 2nd Linda Foley 921 3rd Roisin Feeney 904 Division 3 winner Fiona O'Riordan 827 2nd Liam O'Droma 809 Division 4 winner John Foley 697 2nd Brigid Coffey 680 Division 5 winner Sinead O'Rourke 607 2nd Sharon Murray 581

Prizes were also presented to the runners on the short course who ran the fastest times during the league.

Fastest Man - Shane McGovern (15.38)

Winner of division 2 of the long course Molly Fitzgerald receives her prize from Kevin Forde at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

Fastest Woman - Ann Quinn (18.23) There were 11 runners that completed all 13 nights of the league which is a great achievement.

There was a draw held among these runners and the winner was Aishling Hourigan. All these runners along with any runners that ran 9 nights of the league were rewarded with a hat.

Kelly Shalloe Criostoir Kenneally Michael Coakley Marita Murray Patrick Ryan Tracy Grant Linda Foley Aishling Hourigan Ann Quinn Gerry Cummins Fiona O'Riordan

SHORT ROUTE TEAM COMPETITION "The Shalloes" (Kelly Shalloe, Tracy Grant and Mary Whyte) held on to their lead to end up deserving winners of the team competition on 341. "The Road Liners" (Michael Coakley, Conor O'Neill and Martin Sandford) finished second on a total of 396. In third place were "The Crockers" (Jennifer O'Riordan, Fiona O'Riordan and Jason O'Riordan) on 438.

ORMOND CAFE AWARDS FOR WINTER LEAGUE STEWARDS A very special draw was made at our awards night out when a draw was made among all our stewards who gave so freely of their time to steward this year's league. Two very generous prizes were donated for the draw by David and Judith McNally from their business The Ormond Cafe on Grattan Square for which we sincerely thank them for their generosity. The winners of these vouchers were Vincent O'Donovan and Ger Wyley. Many thanks to all our winter league stewards and to Karen Ryan our co-ordinator.

VENTURE CLOTHING AWARDS PRESENTED Along with the vouchers kindly

donated to the winter league by Ormond Cafe we were also fortunate to have two beautiful hampers presented to us by Cathal Gleeson of Venture Clothing store, Dungarvan.

One of the awards was drawn pre-Christmas when Sandra Moore was the lucky winner and the other was drawn among the rest of the stewards at the presentation night in Minnies and here the lucky winner was Anslem Hayes.

Well done to both prize winners and many thanks to Cathal for his kind gesture.

FORDE’S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE HATS AND PRIZES All outstanding prizes and hats for winter league can be collected Monday to Friday from James at Intersport Elverys.

MICK CONCANNON THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE LEAGUE The successful 24th annual Forde's Daybreak winter league came to an end recently and once again from the outset it has to be said it was one of our most successful in recent years.

As all of us involved know it's a big commitment each and every Wednesday evening covering a total of 13 weeks in all kinds of weather, to be out helping the club in this way for the enjoyment of others, but of course without these people there would be no league as the 30 or so helpers and stewards take up their position at the same time each Wednesday evening making sure that us runners are safe while running the league.

A special thanks this year must go to Karen Ryan who co-ordinated all the stewards for the duration of the league. Karen did this most important job diligently each week making sure if someone was unable to come that there was an-

other person organised to fill this slot. Well done Karen on a great job.

We must also, of course, sincerely thank our sponsor Kevin and Forde of Forde's Daybreak on the Youghal Road, a better sponsor there isn't, many thanks Kevin.

To another most important crew, those on registrations a big thanks for all your help. Breda Cantwell, Shirley Flynn, Ann Dunford, Karen Ryan, Catriona Kiely, Sharon Duggan and Ray Burke.

Thanks to Tony Ferncombe who looked after our timing for the duration of the league and also along with Tony were Liam Crowe, Jim Fleming, Ray Burke and Gerry Cantwell who for many hours were on computer duty working out times and handicaps and league tables, starting times etc.

Thanks to our chairman Tom Leahy for his work this year with the league.

Thanks to our old friends Kevin Casey and James O'Sullivan of Top Oil for their weekly vouchers throughout the 13 weeks of the league.

Dan Belton of Avonmore Dairies for his attendance with Avonmore Protein Milk.

Our thanks go to Ann Dunford for her on-going work with posting results on the club website each week.

To Jamie Mills and John McGrath who looked after the cones each night and as always did a fine job and to the lads at the Sports Centre who were there every night and provided much needed help and support.

To Tom for all his help with the weekly notes.

We are very excited about the 25th Annual winter league which will start later in the year and work is going on already by the committee.

We will celebrate a quarter century in the appropriate manner.

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WEST WATERFORD ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

West Waterford’s Tommy and Rory Fennell competing for St. Augustine's made it into the top six in the Minor Boys race at the All-Ireland B’s in Galway.

Vincent Tutty 9th overall in the long course receives his prize from Kevin Forde at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Munster Indoor Championships next weekend NENAGH will be the venue next Saturday and Sunday for the Munster Juvenile Indoor Championships. The following West Waterford athletes have been entered for the championships.

Pole Vault under 15 Conor Davidson, under 16 Eoin Buenaventura, Kate Killigrew, under 17 Alannah Kelly under 18 Sam O’Neil, Patrick Fitzgerald, Darragh Curran, under 19 Diarmuid Harty, 1500m under 18 Cian O’Riordan.

Timetable for Saturday OUTSIDE TRACK – 11 am.

Girls U-16 to U-19 200m.

Girls U-14 to U-19 800m.

Girls U-13 600m.

Boys U-18 to U-19 400m.

Boys U-16 to U-19 1,500m.

POLE VAULT – 11 am Girls U-15, U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19 POLE VAULT – 1 pm Boys U-15, U-16, U-17, U-18, U19 IRISH HEALTH LIFE MUNSTER SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY The next round of the schools cross country championships will be held on Friday next February

Augustine’s inter girls team were not far behind the Ardscoil in the East Munster race and will be looking to close the gap on the Ardscoil on Friday. Best wishes to all the West Waterford athletes competing on Friday in Carriganore and in Nenagh on Saturday.

Orla Keane and Laura Miller run side by side at the East Munster CC.

23rd in Carriganore with the first race at 12.30.

All those competing for the local schools have qualified from the East Munster and on Friday they will come up against the best of South Munster and North Munster.

The first 15 finishers in each race and the top three teams in each race will qualify for the Irish Life Health All Ireland Schools Championships which will also be held in Carriganore on Saturday, March 10th.

The Árdscoil inter girl’s team and St. Augustine’s senior boys and inter boys teams who were all winners in East Munster will spearhead the local challenge on Friday but they will face a tough task as the intermediate grade is always the most competitive in the schools events.

Niall Blackwell and Oisin O’Riordan both representing CBS will look to qualify as individuals in the Senior and Intermediate boys events. Tommy and Rory Fennell will be up with the action in the Minor boy’s race and could help the St Augustine’s team to qualify in this event.

The Árdscoil junior girls were also in the medals at East Munster and will be competing in their first Munster finals and will be part of a very strong east Munster contingent in this race. The St.

Rita Cronnolly winner of the raffle among all the runners who completed all 13 might of the league receives her prize from Kevin Forde at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

Yuri Kanash ready for his final vault at the Irish Life Health national senior indoors held at the Sport Ireland national indoor arena. Yuri cleared a season's best 4 metres.

Rachel Power relaxes after her final throw-in the ladies Shot Putt at the Irish Life Health national senior indoors held at the Sport Ireland national indoor arena last Saturday.

Michael Hayes runner up in division 2 receives his prize from Kevin Forde at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

Conor Coleman skips over the mud in the senior boys race.

Pat Morrissey runner up in division 3 receives his prize from Kevin Forde at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

Linda Bradfield winner of division 3 on the long course receives her prize from Kevin Forde at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENTS RESULTS Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford Feb 12th – Feb. 18th.

Category 1 – 1st: Richard Hyde (6) 43 pts, 2nd: Morrie Ferncombe (6) 40 pts b9.

Category 2 –1st: Richard O’Gorman (14) 42 pts, 2nd: Ray Rochford (13) 39 pts.

Category 3 – 1st: Michael St. Ledger (17) 45 pts, 2nd: John C. Byrne (17) 42 pts.

Category 4 – 1st: Pa McCarthy (21) 46 pts, 2nd: Billy McCarthy (21) 44 pts CSS:39.

FIXTURES Monday, 19th Feb. – Sunday, 25th Feb. – 18 Hole Stableford in conjunction with round 4 Comeragh Oil Winter league. Final Qualifying Round.

Tuesday, 27th February – Charity Day in aid of Cancer Treatment SILVER ANNIVERSARY SUNSHINE CLASSIC It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since Pat Spratt realized his dream when West Waterford golf club officially opened for business. Much has happened during those years and we will go into that in more detail at some other time.

The Sunshine Classic has become our major fundraiser down the years and has contributed enormously to the upkeep and ongoing development of our facilities. For this we are eternally grateful to our members and especially the many visitors who return annually to support our classic. We have talked to, and listened to the views of everyone who has participated in the Classic down the years. As a result we have aimed to run the event in as fair a manner as we can thereby giving all competitors a realistic chance of winning. In this special year we have increased the prizes (not the prices) to say thank you to our supporters. The main prize of 4 x €400 Travel vouchers gives the winners the flexibility to use their prize when, where, and how, they decide. The follow-up prizes include overnight accommodation, dinner and golf in some of the top venues in the region. Our Classic this year takes place from Saturday, 24th March to Sunday,

1st April inclusive.

SUPER SUNSHINE RAFFLE In conjunction with our Classic we are also holding a raffle. Details of prizes will be published next week. We are appealing to all members, especially those not playing in the Golf Classic to support this raffle. Tickets will be on sale from committee members shortly.

COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE – LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY The fourth and final qualifying round was due to finish on Sunday, 18th February but due to prevailing weather conditions it has been extended to Sunday, 25th February.

Despite the interruptions we had a good turn-out over the week with a number of scores in the 40’s being returned. With one week still to go Carrigaline continue to build on their third round surge and will provide a serious challenge for tabletoppers Carrigtwohill. It is important for a team to return all cards this week as if there is a tie for any qualifying place, the 5th, 6th and subsequent cards may be very important as a tie breaker. Team captains should note that only players who have paid the initial entry fee, and played in at least one of the qualifying rounds, are eligible to compete in the matchplay rounds.

Following round 4, the top eight teams will qualify for the match-play stage of the league. The top 8 matches will start on Wednesday, 28th February and must be completed by Sunday, 10th March. For now the message is for every player to get out this week and return a score for the team. There are still qualifying places up for grabs and remember that your score could be the one to make the difference for the team. Once again we say thank you to everyone who made the effort to play in the league and best of luck to all in round 4.

COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE TABLE AFTER THREE ROUNDS Carrigtwohill 424, An Ghaeltacht 420, Helvick 418, Glenbeg 417, Ardmore 412, Carrigaline 409, An Rinn 408, Tivoli 406, Blackwater

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@ eircom.net www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Results, Monday, 12th February – Sunday, 18th February - 12 Holes singles s/ford - 1st Ger Mulcahy (16) 30 pts; 2nd Martin Power (13)

29 pts; 3rd Timmy Sheehan (14) 28 pts B6.

The winner this weekend of the extended second round of the Tallow Area Credit Union Spring

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402, Coolcormack 401, Carriglea 399, Canty 390, Aglish 386, Glenmore 382, Kinsalebeg 381.

Current Cut 406.

Full individual and team details are available on www.westwaterfordgolf.com. Just click on Men’s Winter League link.

CHARITY DAY IN AID OF CANCER TREATMENT On Tuesday, 27th February the annual Margaret Rochford and Tom Fitzgibbon Memorial event takes place at West Waterford. All proceeds are donated to cancer treatment. There will be a shotgun start at 1.30 p.m. West Waterford members can avail of a special entry fee of €25 which includes a sit down meal at 6 pm. For entries and information please contact Ray Rochford mob. 087 2330054.

SOUTH EAST LEAGUE West Waterford have been drawn in a group of 5 including Mahon, East Cork, Castlemartyr, and Fermoy. The action gets underway on Saturday, 3rd March in East Cork GC where we take on Mahon. We host the league on Saturday, 10th March and have no match on that day. We play Fermoy at Castlemartyr on Sunday, 25th March. On Sunday, 8th April we travel to Mahon to play Castlemartyr and on Sat., 14th April we take on East Cork at Fermoy.

The South East league is an opportunity to try out players for the Bruen and Purcell panels, so if you are eligible and available on any of the dates please put your name on the entry sheets now.

BRUEN AND PURCELL PANELS Entry sheets for eligible members wishing to be considered for Jimmy Bruen shield and Pierce Purcell shield panels are now posted on the notice board. Bruen panellists should have been no lower than 5 in 2017, and Purcell panelists no lower than 11 in 2017.

It is also a requirement that they have returned a minimum of 4 qualifying cards in 2017.

AUTUMN SENIORS FIXTURES 2018 Just a timely reminder that the Autumn Seniors Alliance will start in early April. The proposed fixture list is posted on the notice-board.

Anyone interested in playing please give your name to Pat Power.

BUNKER PROJECT RESUMES The recent spell of wet weather curtailed progress on the bunker renovation project. Work has now resumed and many bunkers have been edged and emptied. The ambitious plan is to insert new liners and new sand in all bunkers on the course. Next time you are playing, take a good look at the bunkers on the 1st and 10th holes which have been completed. We are hoping to

have all bunkers up to this standard over the next few months.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused during the project.

EASTER GOLF CAMPS 2018 Camp No.1 Tues. 27th – Fri., 30th March. Camp No. 2 Tues., 3rd- Fri., 6th April. Girls (age 5-13) 11 am.- 12.30 pm. Boys (aged 513) 1.30 pm – 3 pm. Cost: €25 pp.

Golf clubs supplied. Book Now on 086 3521070.

Email twmurphy@gmail.com.

FB Tim Murphy Coaching NEW MEMBERS WELCOME West Waterford can offer a variety of packages to anyone wishing to take up the game of golf.

Renowned for its friendly atmosphere as well as being home to two professional golfers, we at West Waterford would like you to sample what we have on offer. We pride ourselves on dealing with our members on a first name basis and involving all members in events at the club. Why not call along and talk to Gillian or Austin and discover for yourself an experience which you only get at West Waterford.

SUNDAY LUNCH AT WEST WATERFORD – GENERAL PUBLIC MOST WELCOME Thinking of somewhere new to go for Sunday lunch, then go no further than West Waterford Golf and Country Club. Located in the splendid setting of the Brickey Valley this is the ideal venue for the family lunch on Sunday.

Remember you don’t have to be a member to visit our restaurant. The general public are most welcome to our Sunday Lunch served from 12.30 to 3.30 p.m. each Sunday.

The kids will enjoy the spacious surrounds within and outside the clubhouse. Our chef John offers a wide and varied menu to suit all tastes and you are assured of a hearty welcome and personal attention at West Waterford Golf Club. We look forward to serving you.

CONDOLENCES We offer our condolences to Gareth Sherry and family on the passing of his father Pat. May Pat rest in peace.

LADIES Winter League: Well done to all those who took part in the Match Play round in difficult weather conditions.

Round 4, a singles round will take place from Monday 12th to Sunday 25th February, over 13 holes unless stated otherwise.

Results of the Matchplay Round 3: 1st – Kittiwakes – 228 pts 2nd – Oyster Catchers – 225 pts 3rd – Curlews – 204 pts 4th – Lapwings – 189 pts 5th – Seagulls – 176 pts 6th – Cormorants – 163 pts The Kittiwakes I am sure are feeling smug but I have no doubt

that the Oyster Catchers will ruffle their feathers in the next round! Not ruling out the Curlews and Lapwings who might swoop in also.

Round 4 (Singles round) (N.B. Remember over 13 holes) of the Winter League ends on Sunday 25th. There is a good weather forecast so get a card in for your team.

Round 5 - last round will be match play.

Team 1 v Team 2 - Curlews v Lapwings Team v Team 6 - Seagulls v Kittiwakes Team 4 v Team 5 - Cormorants v Oystercatchers The Grand Final will take place on Sunday, March 18th, with all 6 scores to count.

Mother’s Day Qualifying Competition – Open to all ladies - A slight change from last week’s notes: The qualifiers for the Mother's Day Competition sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre will take place on Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday, 25th February inclusive. You can play the four days if you want as it’s a re-entry. It would be great if some of our regular Thursday players could have their names on the timesheet from 11 a.m. and say 11.40 a.m. on the 22nd February as there will be a photo-shoot.

The final of this competition will

be on Saturday, 10th March, 2018.

Other Competitions: The 13 Hole Ongoing (will still be 11 holes) sponsored by Lady Captain Noreen Byrne and the February 9 Hole (will be still be 7 holes) until the end of the month.

A New Year of Competitions!!

The Challenge, Minor and Intermediate League Team Events are fast approaching.

Dates, times and venues are now posted in Ladies Locker Room for all to view.

Please write in your name to indicate your availability for selection in your category before Sunday, 18th February.

Playing on a team brings a great sense of achievement and it is an honour to represent our Club.

Margaret Rochford, Tom Fitzgibbon Memorial Trophy Charity Day: On Tuesday, 27th February. Check if there are any spaces left, organised by Ray Rochford.

Attention all Kids!! WHY NOT JOIN US! Spring Ladies Group Lessons Beginners & Re-starters West Waterford Golf Club Taking entries now.

5 Evenings Cost €40 Phone: 086 352 1070 Email: twmurphy9@gmail.com FB: TIM MURPHY COACHING

League was Ger Mulcahy with a fantastic 30 pts. This was greatly helped by birdies on the 5th and 12th.

In second place was the ever steady Martin Power with 29 pts. despite having a blank on the first.

In third place was Tallow man Timmy Sheehan with 28 points winning on the last 6.

FIXTURES Round 3 of the Tallow Area Credit Union Spring League takes place this coming week: Monday, 19th February - Sunday, 25th February, 12 hole singles s/ford.

Tallow Area Credit Union Spring League - With the second round of the league complete the league tables are as follows: Section 1 - Paul Kenneally 9, Liam O’Keeffe 8, Patsy

O’Donoghue 8, Michael McGrath 7, Ted O’Leary 7, Sean Buckley 3.

Section 2 - John McGrath 11, John Whelan 9, Kevin Whelan 8, Brendan Hannon 6, Colm Burke 6, Liam Feeney 2.

Section 1 is very close with only 2 pts separating the top five teams.

In Section 2 John McGrath’s team is moving ahead followed closely by John Whelan and Kevin Whelan’s teams.

MEMBERSHIP Membership now due for 2018, please contact registrar John McGrath. Please support the club by paying immediately.

LADIES The East Cork Oil sponsored Spring League has completed its first round.

With the team selections still

under wraps until the next Ladies Committee meeting, where all will be revealed, the ladies are out in force getting in their best scores.

Taking first this round and giving herself and whatever team she'll be on an added boost was Patricia Bolger McCarthy with 20 pts just one ahead of Patricia Lonergan who took second place ahead of Helen Farrow on the b6, both with 19 pts.

Keep it up, only one week for the second round; weather permitting.

Please make the effort to get out at least once a week, so that your team has the best possible chance.

Every single player counts in some small way. Best of luck everyone.

FIXTURES Sunday, 18th February to Saturday, 24th February - 9 Holes

S/Ford Spring League 2nd Round.

Sunday, 25th February to Saturday, 3rd March - 12 Holes S/Ford Spring League 3rd Round.

RESULTS 1st Patricia Bolger McCarthy (17) 20 pts; 2nd Patricia Lonergan (17) 19 pts B6; 3rd Helen Farrow (20) 19 pts.

All competitions are subject to change, so please check the notice board regularly for any changes.

RENEWAL NOTICES As the golfing year started on the 1st of October you should have all received your renewal notices by now - your prompt payment would be much appreciated.

Please contact our Registrar Mr. John McGrath with any queries.

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GENERAL SPORT

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com MEMBERSHIP Thanks to all members who have paid their annual subscription for 2018. Members who have yet to pay might consider doing so as soon as possible.

PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2017/2018 Next Sunday is decision day and after 17 weeks of intensive golf with about 1400 rounds of golf played, all will be decided by 5 p.m. on Sunday evening.

The teams in 4th and 5th position at that stage will meet on Saturday, 3rd March at 9.00 a.m.

Looking at the table after week 16 Dunhill and Ballinacourty should avoid the quarter-final.

Figures after each team shows the number of people who need to complete their 10 games programme, the number of games

required by the team and the qualifying score at the moment: Dunhill: 1, 1, 4227 Ballinacourty: 1, 1, 4165 Deise: 1, 1, 4023 Copper Coast: 4, 4, 4006 Touraneena 3, 8, 3970 Abbeyside: 2, 7, 3892 Dungarvan: 3, 8, 3832.

All the scores up to week 16 are on the website: goldcoastgolfclub.com INDIVIDUAL SCORING Michael White leads this section of the Winter League with 407 pts, followed by John Hughes and John Flynn, each on 399 pts.

Dave O’Connor is in 4th spot with 398, John White has 393, Conor Clancy 392, Michael Kavanagh 391.

DEISE LEAGUE We will be taking part in the Deise League again this year to-

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 OUR Deise Golf Winter League has come to a finish with Ian Woosnam team crowned worthy champions and Arnold Palmer coming in second. It was a long campaign that started last November but due to the weather we had to extend the league.

Thanks to all who competed, our sponsor Deise Golf, and our competition committee for running a successful event. The presentation of prizes will take place this Sunday, 25th February in the Clubhouse at 6 p.m. and winning team members and runners up are invited to attend.

There is no rest for the wicked however as our Spring League kicks-off on Wednesday, 28th February. The event as always is sponsored by our resident PGA professional David Hayes and is always a popular event. In a change of format this year, players will submit their best 5 cards and the leading qualifiers will then be put into teams to compete in the final.

Entries are now being taken.

CLUB LOTTO The Management Committee accepted the recommendation of the Fundraising Committee to

launch the Lotto as the main fundraising initiative for the club and the funds generated will go to projects on the course.

The lotto Committee is chaired

by Pat Power and the other members are John Moran, Tom Considine, Maria Kiersey, and Charlie Barry. The Committee is doing fantastic work in establishing the Lotto and the licence application will be made later this month.

The response from members to date has been very positive and I’m sure you will be contacted in due course to support this critical initiative. The course projects to be supported will be identified, costed and prioritised so everybody will know where the Lotto proceeds are being spent.

In other news, the course remains busy despite the weather.

Our champion golfer this week were PJ Kindregan, TC Curran, Liam Carroll and Maurice Cliffe.

Our belles of the ball were Miriam Matthews and Carmel O’Brien.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’s All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018 gether with Faithlegg and Waterford Castle. It is expected to get the competition underway in early March, dates to be confirmed.

DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL OVER 20 YEARS IN EXISTENCE Running from Monday, 28th May to Thursday, 31st May, this tournament, which is run over the three local courses, continues to prove popular with players coming from USA, England and Ireland to take part. This year we hope to encourage more members from the three local clubs to take part by offering them a special rate of €45 entry for the competition instead of the normal €140.

10 HOLES COMPETITION FOR LEGS OF LAMB Easter wouldn’t be the same without the customary Leg of Lamb for dinner on Easter Sunday. Now is your chance to win one as from now until the week before Easter we will be giving Legs of Lamb as prizes for the 10 holes competition.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES Sunday, 25th February: Last day of Winter League Qualifying Stages.

Saturday, 3rd March: Winter League Quarter Final.

Saturday, 10th March: Winter League Semi-Finals.

Sunday, 18th March: Captain’s Drive In. Saturday, 24th March: Winter League Final.

Please note that in the event of inclement weather on any of the Saturdays of winter league matches they will then take place

on the following day.

GENTS MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR 2018 The following are the rates for 2018 and the GUI levies are included: Full: €550 Husband and Wife: €800 Distance: (Over 40 Miles) €415 Country: €220 Senior Citizen: €415 Student Under 25: €140 Junior: €85 WINTER RATES ARE NOW OPERATING IN THE GOLD COAST Monday to Friday: Golf €15, Golf and Carvery Lunch €25 Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20, Golf and Carvery Lunch €30 FIXTURES Mon., 19th Feb – Fri., 23rd Feb: Winter League Week 17.

Tuesday, 20th Feb: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+.

Friday, 23rd Feb: Open Singles.

Sat., 24th/Sunday, 25th Feb: Winter League Week 17.

Tuesday, 27th Feb: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+.

RESULTS Friday, 16th Feb: CSS 38 pts.

1st: Freddie McGuckian (13) 39 pts. 2nd: Tomas Wall (16) 39 pts.

Gross: Micheal White (1) 36 pts.

Sat., 17th/Sunday, 18th Jan: WL Week 16, CSS 39 pts. 1st: John McArthur (15) 44 pts.

Cat 0-9: Colin McArthur (6) 41 pts.

Cat 10-14: Brian Dunbar (14) 40 pts.

Cat 15-18: Frank Waters (18) 42 pts.

Cat 19+: Thomas Power (19) 38 pts.

LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition for a leg of lamb (Patricia informs me she's out of mint sauce).

Winter League sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant: Round 7 is now underway and will continue until Sun 25th Feb, weather being sympathetic.

Round 6 winter league results: Angela O'Connor 28pts (after countback); Esther McGuckian 28 pts; Bernie Morrissey 25 pts.

ILGU League match dates have been arranged as follows: Minor (handicap 22-27) v Dungarvan on Sunday, 8th April.

Challenge (handicap 28-36) v Dungarvan Saturday, 14th April.

Intermediate (handicap 16-21) v Cobh Sunday, 15th April.

Team Managers will be in contact with players.

Mothers Day Competition sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre: The inaugural Mothers Day competition will be held in West Waterford on Saturday, 10th March, with 3 ladies to qualify from Gold Coast, West Waterford and Dungarvan clubs.

The qualifying competition continues over 13 holes and is being run in conjunction with the winter league for 3 weeks from Mon., 12th Feb. to Sun., 4th March. Members may play both league and qualifier concurrently and may re-enter as for the league. Details including entry are displayed in the kiosk.

Coastal Alliance: The next

round of the coastal alliance takes place in Dungarvan gc on Thu 1st Mar, tee time 9.30-11.30 Get into golf: Please see details on poster in kiosk and registration forms are available from Ann Keane. Remember it is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and have fun, no equipment is required. 8 weekly Thursday evening sessions of varied format with the emphasis on craic!

Portugal in October: The trip to Portugal takes place from October 2nd-6th this year, details will be posted in the kiosk. Last year's formula was hugely successful.

Expressions of interest to Gillian Cashman.

Membership Offers: If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

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 a special Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes.

Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop.

Also, now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 05843310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details.

Offers are for a limited time only.

POKER CLASSIC – SUNDAY, 18th FEBRUARY Results: 1st David Hayes, 2nd Pat Power, 3rd Lizzie Comyn. Next Poker Classic 25th March, all welcome. Great prizes – food provided.

MEN INTO GOLF Following the success of the Ladies Into Golf, Dungarvan Golf Club will be hosting a Mens Into Golf Programme.

Again, this offers an ideal opportunity to sample golf by receiving lessons from our resident professional David in a fun and relaxed environment and then taken to the course by our members. All enquiries to the office.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The Club thanks members for making subscription payments, thank you for your continued support.

Overdue subscriptions – please pay in the office Monday to Friday and for the month of February, the office will be open to take payments on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also pay by card over the phone, many thanks. The golfing

season is just a few weeks away so get those subs paid and enjoy a fantastic season.

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES Even though the course was closed on Friday morning due to frost, it opened just in time for our foursomes to take place. It was great to see our Vice Captain David Shanley join us.

Our ladies seem to have abandoned us at the moment as this was the second week where the men predominated! So ladies hopefully we will see you back next Friday.

Results Winners: Shay O’Connor and Ian Gourlay So if you want social golf, chat and a cup of coffee, join us next Friday, February 23rd at 9.30 am for play at 10 am.

GENT’S RESULTS Mon. 12th Mce Cliffe (16) 33 pts.

Wed. 14th/Thurs., 15th 1 Liam Carroll (18) 32, 2 Peter Mullaney (1) 31, 3 William Ramsell (18) 31.

CSS 32.

Fri. 16th Deise Golf World 14H 1 Tom Curran (10) 33, 2 Brian Beatty (17) 32, Gross Daniel Raher (3) 29.

CSS 32.

Sun. 18th 14H Deise Golf Winter League: 1 P. J. Kindregan (9) 33, 2 Matt Curran (18) 32, Gross Jack Leacy (1) 30. CSS 32.

LADIES RESULTS 13th Feb 11h Singles: 1 Carmel O’Brien (14) 20, 2 Mai O’Brien (17) 20pts. Sat. 17th 14H: 1 Miriam Matthews (36) 26. 2 Kathleen McNamara (27) 25.

FIXTURES Wed., 21st Feb. Gents 14H Singles S/F Thurs., 22nd Feb. Gents 14H Singles S/F Fri., 23rd Feb. Gents/Ladies 14H Singles S/F, Fun Friday Foursomes Sat., 24 Feb. Gents/Ladies 14H Singles S/F + Ladies Home Alliance Sun 25 Feb Gents 14H Singles

S/F

Lucky Table: Michael Kelleher and Tom Melody. Progressive 45 every Thursday night in the Clubhouse, all are welcome.

SOCIAL BRIDGE Social Bridge Friday mornings at 11 am, all are welcome.

PRO SHOP NEWS With the season fast approaching, David has new arrivals every day from the major manufacturers.

Callaway have launched the new Rogue range while Cobra have brought out the new F8 equipment.

Demos and free custom fitting are available from David.

Custom fitting from Callaway, Wilson, Mizuno and Ping are also available and with David’s professional guidance, you will have the most suitable equipment to bring out the best of your game.

David is currently very busy with lessons as golfers prepare themselves for the upcoming season.

Long established as one of Ireland’s leading instructors, David will offer constructive advice in a simple and straightforward manner using video analysis and your game will definitely improve.

On the retail side, as always David offers tremendous value to members and visitors alike. Current special offers include Ladies & Gents Winter clothing which allow you to play in any weather conditions.

You can follow David’s special offers and sign up to the Newsletter at www.davidhayesgolf.com. As the only Professional Golf Shop in Dungarvan, David has everything to make your game more enjoyable.

JUNIOR NEWS Our Fred Daly panel are readying themselves for the upcoming season. Practice takes place every Saturday at 4 pm. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email to golfpro@eircom.net

SIXTY.COM Next week’s competition on 21st February will tee-off at 1:30 pm so please be available for the draw for partners at 1.15pm.

Remember that the 60.Com is as much about meeting other golfers for a coffee and chat as it is about the competition itself. If you are not a member of the 60.Com we would be delighted to see you.

Just come along and join us any Wednesday.

YOUNGONES Next competition 21st February 12 noon.

MOTHER’S DAY GOLF COMPETITION SPONSORED

BY DUNGARVAN SHOPPING CENTRE We are delighted with the generous sponsorship and look forward to competing in this exciting new competition which is the brainchild of Jerry O’Connor, Manager of The Shopping Centre.

The competition is open to members of the 3 local golf clubs.

Dungarvan Golf Club 14 Hole Qualifier will be held on Tuesday, February 27th, Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd.

The three individuals with the highest score from the competition will go forward to the final in West Waterford Golf Club on Saturday, March 10th.

To increase your chance of winning one of these wonderful prizes there is entry and re-entry.

LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Thurs. March 1st Dungarvan Golf Club Tee Time 9.30am to 11.30 am.

PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners 15th Feb. Seamus O’Neill & Eddie Kiely, Derry Cotter and Billy Connery, Billy Queally and John Considine, Cait Mulcahy and Jack Elstead, Colm Bannon and Jim Kiersey, Last 5 Sheila Morrissey and Thomas O’Carroll.

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Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A Round 3.

Waterford hurlers prop up league table Kilkenny ……………………1-20; Waterford …………………. 1-12.

WATERFORD suffered their third consecutive league defeat last Sunday when visitors to Walsh Park, Kilkenny were deserving start to finish winners in front of an attendance just short of 6,000. This latest defeat leaves Derek McGrath’s charges on their own at the bottom of the league table with games to come away to Cork this Sunday and then their final Group game at home to table toppers Clare.

A new look Kilkenny side were impressive throughout in Walsh Park, they were never headed and the overall result became clear after a two minute period between the 51st and 53rd minutes. First of all T. J. Reid latched on to a pass

by Lester Ryan to score a goal followed by a penalty save by Eoin Murphy from Stephen Bennett which left the scoreboard reading 1-12 to 0-9 in the Cats’ favour.

At the end of normal time, Brian Cody’s men led by 0-10 after young Martin Keoghan had fired over his fifth score and it was an injury time goal by sub Tommy Ryan that made the final scoreline a little easier to read from a Deise point of view.

The winners also shot a tally of thirteen wides compared to seven for their hosts but it was the inability of the home team to finish to the net on a number of occasions that kept them on the back foot here.

The referee Fergal Horgan played a part in the first one in the 21st minute when he whistled back

Mikey Kearney who was clear on goal for a free on Tom Devine and ten minutes later Eoin Murphy deprived the Modeligo player with a superb save from a very good shot on goal.

In the second half, a five man move on 52 minutes resulted in sub Patrick Curran being fouled in front of goal but Stephen Bennett’s penalty was dealt with capably by the inform Eoin Murphy as was substitute D. J. Foran’s effort in the 67th minute. However, eventually the green flag was raised in added time when another sub Tommy Ryan finished expertly to the net from a pass by Patrick Curran.

In total four of the Waterford forward line were substituted and apart from the regrettable result, the fact remains that we don’t have a settled attack, with six players getting used to playing together.

Kilkenny shot into the lead after just 30 seconds via John Donnolly with Deise full back Barry Coughlan picking up his customary yellow card as early as the second minute on this occasion with the Cats’ Walter Walsh accompanying him.

The winners’ early dominance was reflected in a 0-4 to 0-1 scoreline after twelve minutes from points by T. J. Reid, 0-2f, and Martin Keoghan’s first score with a pointed free by Pauric Mahony Waterford’s only reply.

In fact after 35 minutes of play, Waterford had just 0-4 on the board with only 0-1 from play and that score came from a defender, Tadhg De Burca. This fact gives credence

to the belief of many Deise followers that we badly require the presence of six forwards up front if we are going to make progress.

After 22 minutes there was only a 0-2 difference but Kilkenny put some serious daylight between the teams before half-time when T. J. Reid pointed from play immediately after Eoin Murphy saved from Tom Devine and instead of only 0-1 separating the sides, the scoreboard then read 0-9 to 0-4.

T. J. Reid and John Donnolly added two more minors for the winners before Austin Glesson (f) ended the half’s scoring at 0-11 to 0-5.

Patrick Curran and Colin Dunford replaced Mikey Kearney and Austin Gleeson for the restart and the home side were accountable for four of the first five scores of the new half, one each from the two subs and a brace of pointed frees by Pauric Mahony. Shane Fives did very well to hook an in on goal Walter Walsh during this period. Martin Keoghan struck his third score and Waterford’s good start to the second half was negated when T. J. Reid got the better of Tadhg De Burca to win possession and give Iggy O’Regan no chance in the dressingroom end goal, 1-12 to 0-9.

Credit Waterford, they fought hard to get back into the game and Tadhg De Burca, Kevin Moran, substitute Stephen Bennett, Tom Devine and Patrick Curran were all involved in the move that led to their 52nd minute penalty.

Tadhg De Burca However, you need to take chances such as this when they come your way and the failure to do so here kept the home team well in arears For the remaining twenty odd minutes, Kilkenny outscored Waterford by 0-8 to 1-3 with Tom Devine our sole point scorer from play. New kids on the block, Luke Scanlon, James Maher and Martin Keoghan all contributed to the Cats’ ever increasing tally as T. J. Reid finished the game with 1-11 behind his name.

In their current form, Waterford face another tough assignment this Sunday at Pairc Ui Chaoimh against Cork at 2 pm while the following Sunday, March 4th table

2018 Western Board Championship year commences THE Western Board Championship year commences this Wednesday evening in Bushy Park when Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and Ardmore meet in the first round of the under 21 'B' football championship. This is a local derby encounter and at this stage of the year either team could progress to the quarter-finals.

HURLING Intermediate Hurling-Rd 1 Ballysaggart v Ardmore at Fraher Field, Fri., 30th March, 7 p.m.

Cappoquin v Clashmore at Fraher Field, Fri., 30th March 8.30 p.m.

Intermediate Hurling-Rd 1 Modeligo v Shamrocks at Lismore, Sat., 31st March 3.00 pm Stradbally v Brickeys at Fraher Field, Sat., 31st March 7.00 p.m.

Junior Hurling-Rd 1 Kilrossanty v Tourin at Bushy Park, Sat., 31st March 3.00 p.m.

Colligan v Ballinameela at Bushy Park, Sat., 31st March 4.30 pm Geraldines v St. Mary’s at Colligan, Sat., 31st March 5.00 pm Junior C Hurling-Rd 1 Ballysaggart v An Rinn at Cappoquin, Sun., 1st April 11.30 am Kilgobnet v Cappoquin at Colligan, Sun., 1st April 11.30 am Abbeyside v Clashmore at Ardmore, Sun., 1st April 11.30 am Shamrocks v Brickeys at Clashmore, Sun., 1st April 11.30 am Melleray v Modeligo at Lismore, Sun., 1st April 11.30 am Junior B Hurling -Rd 1 Fourmilewater v Tallow at Bushy Park, Sun., 1st April 12 noon Intermediate Hurling -Rd 2 Ardmore v Clashmore at Fraher Field, Fri., 6th April 8.30 pm Modeligo v Stradbally at Fraher Field, Fri., 6th April 7.00 pm Intermediate Hurling-Rd 2 Shamrocks v Brickeys at Lismore, Sat., 7th April 4.30 pm Ballysaggart v Cappoquin at Lismore, Sat., 7th April 6.00 pm Junior Hurling-Rd 2 Geraldines v Abbeyside at Bushy Park, Sat., 7th April 3.00 pm

On Sunday, the other first round match between Stradbally and Affane takes place in Ardmore at 11 a.m. and the Covesiders are favoured to advance in this one.

The Western Board fixtures committee made the following fixtures last week.

Kilrossanty v Ballinameela at Bushy Park, Sat., 7th April 4.30 pm Junior B Hurling-Rd 1: Dungarvan v Lismore at Cappoquin, Sat., 7th April 3.00 pm Junior Hurling-Rd 2 Tourin v St Mary’s at Cappoquin, Sun 8th April 2.00 pm Junior C Hurling-Rd 2 Brickeys v Abbeyside at Dungarvan Club, Sun., 8th April 11.30 a.m.

Melleray v Kilgobinet at Colligan, Sun., 8th April 11.30 am Clashmore v Ballysaggart at Tallow, Sun., 8th April 11.30 am Cappoquin v Shamrocks at Lismore, Sun., 8th April 11.30 am An Rinn v Modeligo at Bushy Park, Sun., 8th April 11.30 am FOOTBALL U-21 Football: Clashmore v Ardmore at Bushy Park, Wed., 21st Feb. 8.00 pm Stradbally v Cloch na Cuinne at Ardmore, Sun., 25th Feb. 11.00 am Quarter-Finals: Weekend 11th March Provisional Dates Intermediate Football -Rd 1 Modeligo v Emmetts at Cappoquin, Sat., 14th April 4.30 pm Geraldines v Sliabh gCua at Cappoquin, Sat., 14th April 6.00 pm Ballinameela v Ballinacourty at Bushy Park, Sat., 14th April 5.00 pm Junior A Football-Rd 1: Shamrocks v Old Parish at Ardmore, Sat., 21st April 6.00 pm Affane v Kilgobinet at Dungarvan Club, Sat., 21st April 6.00 pm Intermediate Football -Rd 2 Emmetts v Ballinacourty at Bushy Park, Sun., 22nd April 12 noon Modeligo v Sliabh gCua at Cappoquin, Sun 22nd April 2.00 pm Ballinameela v Geraldines at Cappoquin, Sun., 22nd April 3.30 pm

Jamie Barron toppers Clare are visitors to Walsh Park for a 2.30 p.m. throw-in.

Kilkenny’s Top Three: T. J. Reid, Cillian Buckley, Martin Keoghan.

Waterford’s Top Three: Tadhg De Burca, Jamie Barron, Noel Connors.

Observer’s Man of the Match: TJ Reid.

Number of Scorers: Kilkenny 5.Waterford 7.

Scores From Play: Kilkenny 1-10.

Waterford 1-3.

Frees For: Kilkenny 13. Waterford 15.

Wides: Kilkenny 13. Waterford 7.

Score of the Match: Martin Keoghan’s 30th minute point for Kilkenny from under the stand.

Scorers – Kilkenny: T. J. Reid 1-11 (9f, 1’65’), Martin Keoghan 0-5, John Donnolly 0-2, James Maher and Luke Scanlon 0-1 each.

Noel Connors Waterford: Pauric Mahony 0-8 (7f, 1’65’), Tommy Ryan 1-0, Tadhg De Burca, Austin Gleeson (f), Tom Devine, Colin Dunford and Patrick Curran 0-1 each.

Kilkenny: Kilkenny: E. Murphy; J. Holden, P. Walsh, P. Deegan; C. Delaney, C. Buckley, E. Morrissey; L. Ryan, C. O’Shea; M. Keoghan, T. J. Reid, P. Lyng; B. Ryan, W. Walsh, J. Donnelly. Subs used: L. Blanchfield for B. Ryan, J Maher for C. O’Shea, L. Scanlon for L. Ryan.

Waterford: I. O’Regan; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors; T. de Burca, A. Gleeson, Philip Mahony; J. Barron, C. Gleeson; K Moran, Pauric Mahony, T. Devine; J. Dillon, M. Shanahan, M. Kearney. Subs used: C. Dunford for M. Kearney, P. Curran for A. Gleeson, S. Bennett for J. Dillon, D. J. Foran for M. Shanahan, T. Ryan for Pauric Mahony.

Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary).

Waterford GAA Coaching and Games Development

‘Planning a Fun Session for your Club Nursery’ WITH KENNY HASSETT Saturday, February 24th at 10.30 a.m. in Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan THE Waterford GAA Coaching and Games Development Spring Coaching Workshops continue this Saturday, February 24th with an excellent Workshop due to take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Sports Hall in Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan. Kenny Hassett will be giving a Workshop on how to plan and deliver a fun session for your GAA club nursery.

The course is aimed at anyone coaching boys and girls hurling, football and camogie teams from 5-12 years of age and they are sure to come away from the Workshop full of ideas and knowledge. It can be daunting for coaches to come up with a variety of warmup games and fun drills to keep younger players engaged. Kenny will guide you through the process of planning a varied session and making sure your young players are kept active, engaged and enthusiastic.

Kenny has huge experience in the child physical education and pedagogy field and links the principles of child PE in a very accessible way to Gaelic games. He has played football for Waterford at the highest level and has a really great morning planned for all coaches who attend. The course is excellent value at €5 which is paid at the Workshop.

To book your place please text or ring Barry Dunne, Western GDA and Coach Education coordinator on 087-6953648 or email barry.dunne.gda.waterford@gaa.ie. Hoping to see a really good crowd there for what should be an excellent Workshop.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Gaelic Jottings Third straight defeat for Waterford hurlers John Mullane says Waterford will have to come up with something different this year. The former Deise star was speaking after Derek McGrath's men suffered their third straight defeat in the Allianz Hurling League at the hands of Kilkenny in Walsh Park.

"Last year I'd have been totally supportive of the sweeper," "I felt if ever they were going to win an All-Ireland with the sweeper, last year was the year. "I just think we're three, four years with the sweeper now and it's becoming a small bit predictable. If you're the opposition manager you're looking at Jamie Barron, Austin Gleeson, Kevin Moran and Tadgh de Burca.

"You're saying to yourself, 'we'll home in on those four players, try and nullify the threat of those four players' and let's be honest about it, you'll go a long way to beating Waterford the way they are structured at the moment."

Mullane was also critical of Waterford's scoring return. "You look at Tipperary (against Wexford)... they'd 1-15 on the board after 15 minutes of hurling," he added. "(Waterford) are not going to come within an ass’s roar of Tipperary scoring returns. "Last Sunday we were reliant on Pauric Mahony getting those eight or nine frees, but you're looking at the scoring return, we'd no forward who scored in the first 36 minutes of play in the first half. We're not getting returns. "If you're going to be relying on the likes of Kevin Moran, Brick Walsh, these lads are not getting any younger."

Camogie history made St. Angela's Waterford 2-9; Cross & Passion Ballycastle 2-4.

THERE will be a new name on the trophy for the O'Neills All-Ireland Post Primary Schools' Junior A Camogie Championship after St Mary's New Ross came through their semi-final with St. Brigid's Loughrea on a scoreline of 2-9 to 1-5 and St. Angela's Ursuline Convent became the first ever Waterford school to reach an A grade final by taking out last year's beaten finalists Cross & Passion Ballycastle at the Waterford IT grounds on Saturday.

However, had the Ulster champions been more accurate from placed balls they might well have stayed in contention long enough to get over the line and kept the school's double hopes alive, with the Seniors having secured their place in the decider last weekend.

2018 GAA Injury Benefit Fund ALL clubs must be registered and payments submitted to Croke Park by March 1st, 2018. Clubs which are not paid and registered by March 1st, 2018, will not be permitted to play until such time that registration and payments have been completed in full.

Renewal invitation emails were issued to all units on December 14th, 2017 and renewal reminder invitations were issued on January 19th, 2018 to those units who had not activated their 2018 registration.

IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that the 2018 GAA Injury Benefit Fund cover period is from January 1st, 2018 – December 31st, 2018. Therefore, any unit still taking part in 2017 competitions need to ensure that they are registered for 2018 as cover for

the 2017 year ceased on December 31st, 2017.

No claim will be processed by Willis Towers Watson for the current playing year until renewal is fully completed, payment has been received in full and a receipt issued. GAA Injury Benefit Fund claims received by Willis Towers Watson with a date of injury between January 1st and March 1st, 2018 will be declined for assessment if payment in full has not been received and a receipt issued by March 1st, 2018. All claims will be returned and no appeals considered.

Where renewal confirmation and / or payment is sent to Croke Park after March 1, GAA Injury Benefit Fund cover will commence from the date the receipt of payment is issued and no appeals will be considered. If your affiliated unit is entitled to a discount and payment has not been received in full on or before March 1, the discount entitlement will be removed and your unit will receive an invoice confirming same MEMBERSHIP & CLAIMS VALIDATION Please note that the GAA membership year runs from January 1st – December 31st. Playing Members should not be permitted to participate in training or fixtures until they have been registered for the 2018 playing year. If a claim is notified to Willis Towers Watson and the claimant is not in the membership system at the date of his claim or is registered after the injury date, the claim will be declined and no appeals will be considered. There is a significant number of claims been reported for unregistered members which will not be tolerated going forward as the GAA Injury Benefit Fund is in place to benefit registered members only.

MANDATORY ON-LINE CLAIMS REPORTING From January 2nd, 2018, all GAA Injury Benefit Fund claims must be reported using the on-line claims application available at https://gaa.willis.ie Each and every club/county secretary must register for the on-line application using an official GAA email address.

Owing to changes in Data Protection legislation, only an official GAA email address can be used. The On-line claims application allows a club officer to see their claims at a glance and manage the claims in one place. On the application, a club officer will be able to scan documents to a claim prior to sending the original documentation to Willis Towers Watson. You will also be able to download the claims information into an excel report which should assist with managing the claims. Further enhancements will be made to the application in time. Willis Towers Watson will only accept paper claim notifications up to March 1st, 2018.

After this time, they will be returning all paper notifications received and requesting that the club officer registers the claims online.

Camogie team going well WATERFORD are enjoying their best top-tier season and they were impressive in dispensing with Dublin by 1-14 to 1-7 in Carriganore. It was a momentous occasion for former Déise forward Zoe O’Donoghue, and the full-forward got off to the perfect start with a third minute goal that gave the Sky Blues the lead.

Waterford remained unflustered and got a foothold in the game via Beth Carton, who accumulated a personal tally of 1-9. They edged ahead by 0-7 to 1-2 and though Dublin did well not to let the hosts get away from them, with Siobhán Kehoe keeping them in contention, Carton brought her tally to seven and ensured

Cois Bhride under 7s had three games of hurling in Ballyduff last Saturday morning.

that the home team had their noses in front at the interval, 0-9 to 1-5. It got even better for Donal O’Rourke’s outfit when Carton goaled and they never looked back, restricting Dublin to just two points while stretching clear.

Controversial red for Corofin ONE minute and 14 seconds into Corofin’s All-Ireland semi-final with Moorefield, their hopes of making it to St Patrick’s Day took a major hit when fullforward Martin Farragher picked up a controversial red card. Farragher was deemed to have made contact with fullback Liam Healy’s head and was dismissed by Derek O’Mahony. Corofin were warm favourites to account for Moorefield, but were reduced to 14 men before they even could draw breath in this game at O’Connor Park. The sides went into the half-time break locked at 0-2 apiece and Corofin won in the end by 1-6 to 0-6.

Football Fixture change WATERFORD have been forced to switch the venue for their Allianz FL clash against Carlow on Saturday. The Division 4 fixture had been scheduled for Walsh Park but due to unforeseen circumstances it will now take place at the WIT Sports Campus in Carriganore with throw-in brought forward to 4.00 p.m.

Árd Scoil Rís Aris Árdscoil Rís 3-18 Midleton CBS 2-10 ÁRDSCOIL Rís are the Dr. Harty Cup Champions for the fifth time this decade after easily seeing off Cork’s Midleton CBS in Mallow. In front of just shy of 3,000 fans the Treaty school cashed in on their recent dominance of this competition with a powerful performance that never really saw them put under any kind of sustained pressure. Goal’s from Cathal O’Neill, Rian Considine and Diarmuid Ryan were the main interventions of this one however in truth the goals were just icing on the impressive 60 minutes of hurling. Árdscoil Rís were first to almost everything as their physical superiority and will

to win just couldn’t be matched by a CBS side that failed to reach the heights shown in their semi-final. Árdscoil were first to get to the pace of this one first racking up 1-2 to Midleton’s solitary opening score by the fifth minute. Brilliant work from Árdscoil’s Diarmuid Ryan led to full forward Rian Considine through on goal and the talented Cratloe player made no mistake, smashing the ball past the helpless Alan Power between the Midleton posts.

Midleton responded with a point from Liam Gosnell however the Cork side were cut open again moments later but this time Power was equal to David Woulfe’s goal bound effort.The Limerick boys had to wait just 15 minutes for their second goal with Cathal O’Neill finishing well after a surging run from the wing.

The victors leading by 2-7 to 0-6 at the break. Gosnell kept his side in touch with the pre-game favourites in the first period bagging a a goal in the second however despite his efforts, and Joe Stack’s goal 48 minutes Midleton succumbed to the newly crowned Kings of Munster.

Scores for Árdscoil Rís: P. O’Brien 0-8 (0-4f, 2.65); C. O’Neill, D. Ryan 1-3 each; R. Considine 1-1, A. Moriarty, D. Woulfe, B. O’Connor 0-1 each.

Scores for Midleton CBS: L. Gosnell 1-7 (1-4f), J. Stack 1-1; C. Hickey, S. O’Leary Hayes 0-1 each. Árdscoil Rís: 1 J. Gillane (Patrickswell), 2 P. Heaney (Na Piarsaigh), 3 J. Considine (Patrickswell), 4 E. McEvoy (Na Piarsaigh), 5 J. Boylan (Na Piarsaigh), 6 R. Connolly (Adare), 7 C. O’Reilly (Patrickswell), 8 D. Ryan (Cratloe), 9 R. Duff (Mungret St Paul’s), 10 A. Moriarty (Clonlara), 11 P. O’Brien (Mungret St Paul’s), 12 D. Woulfe (Kilmallock), 13 C O’Neill (Crecoara), 14 R. Considine (Cratloe), 15 C. Bourke (Clonlara). Subs: B. O’Connor for C. Bourke (50), J. Daly for A. Moriarty (57), M. Daly for D. Ryan (60).

Midleton CBS: 1 A. Power (Midleton), 2 D. Hogan (Killeagh), 3 S. O’Sullivan (Midleton), 4 E. O’Sullivan (St. Colman’s), 5 S. O’Leary Hayes (Midleton), 6 A. Walsh Barry (Carrigtwohill), 7 J. Landers (Killeagh), 8 G. Millerick (Fr O’Neills), 9 K. Farmer (Midleton), 10 D. Moran (Kiltha Óg), 11 L. O’Shea (Lisgoold), 12 L. Gosnell (Carrigtwohill), 13 A. Nganou (Midleton), 14 J. Stack (Kiltha Óg), 15 C. Hickey (Lisgoold). Subs: O. Broderick for K. Farmer (40), G. Carroll for D. Hogan (50), M. McCarthy for G. Millerick (58).

Referee: F. Horgan (Tipperary).

Three Kilrossanty footballers CAN you name these three Kilrossanty senior footballers? Player two played

senior with player one who also played senior in 1942 and player two played senior with player three who also played senior in 2017.

Appointment of Munster GAA CEO/Secretary FOLLOWING a recruitment process conducted by the HR Unit in Páirc An Chrócaigh, Mr. Kieran Leddy, Munster GAA Operations Manager, has been offered, and has accepted, the CEO/Secretary post with Comhairle Na Mumhan CLG. Kieran will commence his new role on Monday, May 7th following the completion of the term of the outgoing CEO/Secretary Simon Moroney.

Scór Na Seachtaine MARTIN Keoghan’s 30th minute point for Kilkenny in their NH Lgame against Waterford in Walsh Park last Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the County Junior Football Championship Final of 1967 which was played in March 1968 and reported on in the newspaper dated March 16th, 1968. “WINDGAP’S JUNIOR TITLE.’’ “Nire Miss Many Chances.’’ Windgap 1-6; The Nire 1-5.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of the late Monty Guiry of Kill who died last Sunday. Rightly regarded by his peers as one of the greatest exponents of the game of football in his playing days, Monty was a key figure in guiding his club to three in-a-row senior football titles from 1966 to 1968.

His place on the Waterford senior football team was cemented for many years and whenever football is spoken about in the County his name will always be mentioned as one of the true legends of the game. Monty will be buried in his native Kill this Thursday following 1.00 p.m. Mass.

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Littlewoods National Camogie League Round 4

Waterford moves closer to qualifying for National Camogie League Waterford ………………..… 1-14; Dublin ……………………..… 1-7.

WATERFORD moved a step closer to qualifying for this year’s Division One National Camogie League semi-finals when they beat a fancied Dublin side with seven points to spare at the WIT Arena on Sunday afternoon last.

They head into the final round of games against Limerick this Sunday locked on seven points with the Shannon-siders where they must win if they are to join Kilkenny in the last four from group two, where as the home side will need only a draw to book that second semi final place by virtue of having a better score difference over Waterford.

For much of the game, the home side were the better of the two sides and richly deserved the victory.

Right throughout the field Donal O’Rourke’s side had its heros. In defence the six backs hardly put a foot wrong, and goalkeeper Ciara Jackman was unlucky to see the size four sliotar past her, as she did well to stop Zoe O’Donoghue’s rasper but the power that was behind the shoot took it over the line after coming off the boss of the Gaultier net stoppers stick.

The centre field pairing of Lorraine Bray and Sibheal Harney were magnificent throughout, while in attack Waterford were magnificent with each player contributing handsomely in this win, with some fine scores coming from the likes of Beth Carton, Annie Fitzgerald, Fiona Morrissey and Deirdre Fahey while Niamh Rockett was constantly causing the Dublin backs problems with her powerful runs, and of the players that came in dur-

ing the game they too impressed.

Early in this game despite Waterford scoring first, it looked as if the visitors would justify why they would be regarded as favourites to win a second game in a row as Zoe O’Donoghue when picked out by Siobhan Kehoe did well to beat Ciara Jackman with a powerful shot.

But Waterford came roaring back with a brace of Beth Carton points with a brilliant effort from Fiona Morrissey in between to level matters.

Dublin went back in front with somewhat a controversial score on thirteen minutes, but another brace of scores from Beth Carton and one from Deirdre Fahey in between had Waterford in front once more.

Points from Siobhan Kehoe and Orla Baegan levelled matters on twenty two minutes, but Waterford

finished the half strong with another brace from Beth Carton with Siobhan Kehoe pulling one back in first half added time which sent the sides to the dressing rooms with Waterford 0-9 to 1-5 in front.

Waterford began the second half with a Beth Carton goal on thirty two minutes. She intercepted from a short puck out that went stray and when she was one on one with Síle Ní Coitir she made no mistake.

Within sixty seconds, the visitors won a penalty for a jersey tug but Siobhan Kehoe who was very accurate in her sides win over Meath in the last round saw her effort brilliantly saved by Ciara Jackman.

Dublin did score twice in that third quarter through Zoe O’Donoghue and Orla Baegan but these were their sides last scores of the game.

Ursuline juniors book final spot POST PRIMARY ALL-IRELAND JUNIOR A SEMI-FINAL St Angela’s Ursuline ……...2-9; Cross & Passion ………...2-4.

St. Angela’s Ursuline have two All Ireland finals to prepare for as the juniors dealt with a physical challenge from Ulster champions Cross & Passion on Saturday.

Leaders Aoife Fitzgerald, Abby Flynn and Clodagh Carroll took hold of this contest for the red and navy. The switch of Rachael Walsh into defence proved a game changer as it halted the progress of a speedy opposition forward line. The indiscipline of the Antrim representatives also shaped the outcome. The away team conceded 26 frees and referee Liz Dempsey brandished four yellow cards.

The wind assisted visitors opened the scoring with a Riana McBride free. Aine Magill then whipped wide amid a goalmouth scramble. Against the run of play, Abby Flynn passed to Clodagh Curham and the Gaultier corner forward lobbed the ball over stranded goalkeeper Becky Ellis (1-0 to 0-1). Aoife Fitzgerald missed a free but quickly made

amends with a point from play.

The pace on the right flank of the Cross & Passion attack spelt trouble for the Ursuline. Magill’s solo run yielded a point on ten minutes. Moments later, Annie Lynn collected a loose clearance and found the roof of the net.

Ursuline management reacted.

Shauna Farrell and Jodie Tuohy switched wings while Rachael Walsh was deployed as sweeper.

Fitzgerald levelled the match from a free at the end of a lively first quarter (1-2 each).

Cross & Passion midfielder Enya McShane bossed the puckouts and another McBride free edged them ahead. They wouldn’t score again for a half hour. Abby Flynn’s point effort was cleared off the line before Alisha Flynn set up a Fitzgerald single.

Caitlin Hegarty picked up a yellow card for a wild pull on Curham and Fitzgerald punished her indiscretion (1-4 to 1-3). The remaining eleven minutes passed without a score as both defences enjoyed extra protection. Ursuline upped their work rate and centre forward Abby Flynn made a tremendous block deep in her own half.

The Waterford school capital-

ised on their opponents’ poor discipline in the third quarter.

Fitzgerald pointed a free before Alisha Flynn slipped in behind the cover on 34 minutes to strike low past Ellis (2-5 to 1-3). Fitzgerald added another point.

Ellis saved a goalbound drive from Abby Flynn after the De La Salle attacker weaved in and out of the black and orange shirts.

The determined skipper nailed her first point from 45 metres and a second followed when she emerged from a scrum of players with sliotar in hand. Ursuline entered the final quarter with eight points to spare (2-8 to 1-3).

There was an uncomfortable finish in store however. Cross & Passion substitute Fionnuala Kelly raised a white flag upon her introduction. With ten minutes left, McBride’s shot was blocked by Lucy Hogan but Alisha Butler goaled at the second attempt.

From their next attack, Orlaith’s Laverty effort seemed destined for the top corner before Elena Gallagher deflected it away for a 45. Ciara Laverty squandered the subsequent dead ball.

Ursuline were under the cosh but Clodagh Hoctor won a crucial

Waterford who defeated Dublin in their Littlewoods Ireland Division 1 Camogie match played in Carriganore. [Maurice Hennebry]

free to lift the siege. A last minute 45 from scorer in-chief Fitzgerald confirmed their place in the All Ireland final. St Mary’s New Ross will provide the opposition.

Scorers for St Angela’s Ursuline: Aoife Fitzgerald 0-7 (3fs, 1 45’), Clodagh Curham, Alisha Flynn 1-0 each, Abby Flynn 0-2.

Scorers for Cross & Passion Ballycastle: Annie Lynn, Alisha Butler 1-0 each, Riana McBride 0-2 (2fs), Aine Magill, Fionnuala Kelly 0-1 each.

St. Angela’s Ursuline: Elena Gallagher (Gaultier); Hannah Leamy (Tramore), Lucy Hogan (De La Salle), Sorcha Cantwell (Gaultier); Shauna Farrell (Butlerstown), Sarah Maher (Gaultier), Jodie Tuohy (Gaultier); Clodagh Carroll (Gaultier), Holly Ryan (De La Salle); Rachael Walsh (Butlerstown), Abby Flynn (De La Salle), Clodagh Hoctor (Gaultier); Alisha Flynn (Gaultier), Aoife Fitzgerald (Gaultier), Clodagh Curham (Gaultier).

Sub: Laoise McLoughlin (Gaultier) for Curham.

Cross & Passion Ballycastle: Becky Ellis; Cassie McArthur, Megan McGarry, Erin Kyle; Fionnuala Toner, Ciara Laverty, Caitlin Hegarty; Katie Laverty, Enya McShane; Nuala Devlin, Annie Lynn, Alisha Butler; Aine Magill, Riana McBride, Orlaith Laverty. Subs: Fionnuala Kelly for Hegarty, Clodagh O’Kane for Butler.

Referee: Liz Dempsey (Kilkenny)

At the other end of the field Waterford were fruitful with the chances they had as Beth Carton put over another brace of scores, and there was one each from Niamh Rockett, Deirdre Fahey and Annie Fitzgerald in the last five minutes to record an excellent win.

Waterford: Ciara Jackman; Mairead Power, Iona Heffernan, Jenny McCarthy; Aoife Landers, Áine Lyng, Claire Whyte; Lorraine Bray, Sibheal Harney; Niamh Rockett, Deirdre Fahey, Fiona Morrissey; Annie Fitzgerald, Beth Carton, Orla Hickey. Subs: Marie Russell for Jenny McCarthy (39), Shauna Kiernan for Sibheal Harney (42), Aisling Power for Fiona Morrissey (48), Kate McMahon for Annie Fitzgerald (57), Claire Murphy for Beth Carton (60).

Scorers: Beth Carton 1-9 (0-6F), Deirdre Fahey 0-2, Fiona Morrissey, Niamh Rockett (F), Annie Fitzgerald 0-1 each.

Dublin: Síle Ní Coitir; Arlene Cushen, Grainne Quinn, Emma O’Byrne; Hannah Hegarty, Aisling Carolan, Martha O’Donoghue; Miriam Twomey, Eimear McCarthy; Doireann Mullany, Alex Griffin, Orla Baegan; Siobhan Kehoe, Zoe O’Donoghue, Grace O’Shea. Subs: Leah Butler for Martha O’Donoghue (HT), Róisín Baker for Alex Griffin (39), Scorers: Zoe O’Donoghue 1-1, Orla Baegan (1f), Siobhan Kehoe (3F) 0-3 each.

Referee: Owen Elliott (Antrim).

LITTLEWOODS NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUND 4 Limerick vs Waterford Sunday, 25th February Venue: Rathkeale GAA Best of luck to our senior team who play Dublin in the fourth round of the National league on Sunday

next in Rathkeale GAA, Limerick at 2 p.m. This is a must win game for our seniors in order to qualify for the League semi-finals. Please come out and support the girls on Sunday next.

ALL-IRELAND MINOR A CHAMPIONSHIP LIMERICK VS WATERFORD Saturday, 24th February 2 p.m.

Limerick Venue Tbc. Best of luck to our Minors who play Limerick next Saturday in their opening round of their All-Ireland Championship.

UNDER 16 MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Waterford vs Tipperary Sunday, 25th February 2 p.m.

Waterford Venue TBC. Please come out and support the girls.

WATERFORD UNDER 14 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE The Under 14s School of excellence continues again next Saturday, 24th February at 1.30 p.m. Parents are asked to attend a meeting at 3.40 p.m. to discuss the future of the academy.

WATERFORD CAMOGIE OFFICE Waterford Camogie office is opened every day Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Office is located in Dungarvan Nissan. If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us please contact Tanya on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474. You will also find us on Facebook and twitter.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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Club Focus Wednesday, 25th February, 1998.

McGRATH CUP SEMI-FINAL

Cork win in extra-time Cork 1-12; Waterford 2-13.

PICTURE the scene, with 51 minutes of this Senior Football McGrath Cup semi-final played at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan, on Sunday afternoon last Cork were coasting to their expected win as they led by double scores, 0-12 to 0-6, and several spectators in the small attendance (gate receipts £363.60) were heading for home.

The McGrath Cup is being played under the experimental rules now reduced to four in number.

Players being allowed to pick the football clean off the ground, players to be sent off for two personal fouls as their names go into the book after a personal foul.

Two referees were on duty, Paddy Russell (Tipperary) and Kevin Walsh (Clare), who is equally well-known in hurling circles, having officiated at the Munster SH semi-final clashes between Waterford and Cork in 1989. While only one umpire was on duty at each goal.

A total of nine Waterford and seven Cork players were cautioned, while Waterford in total received ten cautions with one Waterford player being cautioned in actual time. Yes extra-time, as in actual time this game took a truly dramatic climax.

LATE LATE GOAL Cork, with the breeze to their backs, were the clear leaders at the interval as they led by 0-9 to 0-3. Yet, it could have been closer as twice in that opening half Waterford had chances of a goal, but Liam Daniels’ left footed effort in the 15th minute saw the ball going across the face of the goal and wide off the upright.

Then in the 19th minute Kevin Walsh’s shot went straight to Cork keeper Kevin O’Dwyer.

The real drama came in the 61st minute as Railway Cup star Niall Geary soloed his way up field,

lost possession, regained the ball, cut back in on the end line to fist the ball out across the goal where it was met by the diving Liam Daniels who connected with his fist as he flung himself forward to finish the ball to the net. From the kick out the final whistle sounded, 1-9 to 0-12, and amazingly the issue would now go to extra-time.

It must be stated that Waterford displayed wonderful spirit in battling back to level it up – for their best result for many a long day.

EXTRA-TIME Waterford had the breeze to their backs as extratime got underway and a major shock looked on the cards when Oliver Costello flicked on the ball to the net from a Liam Dalton centre. Oliver Costello and Martin Power added points and if M. Power had not lost his footing he could well have goaled. Waterford were now five points up, 2-11 to 0-12, and Cork were somewhat rattled at this stage.

The Rebels regained their composure shortly afterwards. Finan Murray did all the hard work to set up full forward Pat Hegarty for a well taken goal. F. Murray, B. Walsh and M. Harrington added points to lead 1-15 to 2-11.

With the breeze to their backs Cork added 0-7 in the second half of extra-time against Waterford’s two points in this period and the game ended Cork 1-22; Waterford 2-13.

Cork scorers: F. Collins and B. Walsh 0-6 each. P. Hegarty 1-11, M. Monaghan and F. Murray 0-2 each, D. Davis, M. Harrington, E. Sexton, A. O’Regan and M. O’Donovan 0-1 each.

Waterford scorers: N. Curran and M. Power 0-5 each, L. Daniels and O. Costello 1-1 each, S. Cunningham 0-1.

Cork: K. O’Dwyer; D. Wiseman, S. Og O hAilpín, F. Sexton; M. Harrington, R. McCarthy, O. O’Sullivan; M. Monaghan, N. Murphy; B. Walsh, F. Collins, D. Davis; A. O’Regan, P. Hegarty, F. Murray. Subs: M. O’Donovan for O. O’Sullivan; M. Hayes for D. David; J. O’Connor for F. Collins.

Waterford: T. Brennan; J. Crotty, G. Walsh, M. Fenton; L. Dalton, N. Geary, M. Kiely; D. McMahon, R. Power; S. Cunningham, L. Daniels, K. Walsh; N. Curran M. Power, O. Costello. Subs: M. Radley for G. Walsh; I. Walsh for J. Crotty; R. Hennessy for K. Walsh; G. Walsh for M. Radley; A. Hubbard for I. Walsh.

Referee: P. Russell (Tipperary) and K. Walsh (Clare).

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY RYAN’S L&N CO. FOOTBALL LEAGUE Championship: Intermediate Football League. Venue: Clashmore. Date: Saturday, 7th March, 1998.

Half-time score: Clashmore 1-7; Kill 0-4. Full-time score: Clashmore 2-12; Kill 0-4.

Clashmore: B. Neill; A. O’Rourke, B. Murray, P. McGrath; P. Allen, S. McGrath, C. O’Riordan; K. O’Keeffe (1-2), E. Beresford; M. Shalloe (1-5), S. O’Rourke, D. Fitzgerald (0-1); S. Barron (0-3), M. Fenton, F. O’Rourke (0-1). Subs used: C. Carey, E. Power, R. Ryan.

Penultimate League game in Pairc Ui Chaoimh Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A Round 4 WATERFORD V CORK Sunday, 25th February at 2.00 p.m.

POINTLESS Waterford head to Cork this Sunday seeking their first win in this year’s Allianz NHL when they play John Myler’s charges in their second last game in the top tier league. Disappointment has been the order of the day thus far in this year’s campaign and

Sunday’s outing presents another difficult challenge away from home.

One could expect further changes from last Sunday’s starting fifteen which lost out to Kilkenny in Walsh Park especially in the forward division while the defence and midfield has a settled look about it.

The lion’s share of the debate under the present management has been the role of the attack, the amount of players close to goal and with just a tally of 1-3 from play last week, this is set to continue until and if there is a rethink in this area.

The build-up from defence to attack in the lead up to Waterford being awarded a penalty had an original look about it with Tadhg De Burca, Kevin Moran, Stephen

Bennett, Tom Devine and Patrick Curran all involved down through the centre of the field and proved that Waterford have the players to play in an orthodox set up.

However, the wise betting man will back the present system being utilised on this occasion again.

Cork have one win to their credit and that was against Kilkenny at home while they finished strongly against table topers Clare in Ennis last weekend before losing out by 0-4 on a scoreline of 0-23 to 0-19.

A win here for the Rebels would keep their slight hopes of a quarter final spot alive while it looks like basement rooted Waterford are destined for the relegation play-off.

Forecast: Cork.

Footballers welcome table toppers Carlow to Carriganore Allianz National Football League Division 4 Round 4 WATERFORD V CARLOW Saturday February 24th at 4.00 p.m.

IT doesn’t get any easier for Waterford in Division 4 of the NFL for after playing the two teams that came down from Division 3 in their last two outings, Antrim and Laois, they now face unexpected table toppers Carlow at the WIT venue this Saturday at 4.00 p.m.

Carlow are enjoying their best start to the National League in years and there is no doubting their entitlement to be top of the bunch at present. Their consistency on the scoreboard will send them in as favourites to continue their winning streak in Carriganore and with an average scoring rate per game of

2-12 they look destined to remain perched on top after this weekend’s games though unbeaten Laois are currently lurking as close as possible on the same number of points and just 0-1 the difference in scoring averages.

To date, the Barrow men have registered wins over London by 214 to 2-9, Limerick by 2-11 to 0-14 and Leitrim by 2-11 to 0-5, while Waterford, though playing well overall have just one point for their efforts and that was against Wicklow away on the opening day of the league on a scoreline of 0-12 each.

Defeats to Antrim by 2-12 to

0-10 and to Laois by 0-18 to 1-11 followed and with just an average match scoring rate of 0-12 it is difficult to see Tom McGlinchey’s charges lowering Carlow’s colours on Saturday. On the goal front, Carlow have kicked six thus far with Waterford’s lone green flag coming against Laois last day out.

It may be Division 4 but wins here are also very difficult to achieve and unfortunately we may be heading for a third consecutive defeat this Saturday.

Other Round 4 Games: Wicklow v Laois. London v Antrim, Leitrim v Limerick.

Forecast: Carlow.

ALLIANZ NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 4 TABLE p w l d f a diff pts Carlow 3 3 0 0 6-36 2-28 20 6 Laois 3 3 0 0 5-46 4-30 19 6 Antrim 3 2 0 1 2-39 0-27 18 5 London 3 1 1 1 5-33 4-32 4 3 Wicklow 3 0 1 2 0-34 1-40 - 9 2 Limerick 3 0 2 1 2-31 6-31 -12 1 Waterford 3 0 2 1 1-33 2-42 -12 1 Leitrim 3 0 3 0 3-20 5-42 -28 0

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Forde’s Daybreak Forecast Corner Last Week’s Forecasts: 1 Forecast. 0 Correct. 1 Incorrect. Success Rate: 0 % This Week’s Forecasts : NHL: Cork v (Waterford).

NFL: Carlow v (Waterford).

Under 21 ‘B’ Football: Stradbally v (Affane), Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ardmore).

To Date: 13 Forecasts. 6 Correct. 7 Incorrect. Success Rate: 46%.

Sargent Cup and Phelan Cup draws SARGENT CUP First named team has home advantage.

Tallow v Ballyduff, Fourmilewater v Lismore, Dungarvan v An Rinn, Mt. Sion v Roanmore.

Quarter-Finals: Fourmilewater or

Lismore v DLS, Ballygunner v Dungarvan or An Rinn, Tallow or Ballyduff v Mt. Sion or Roanmore, Abbeyside v Passage.

PHELAN CUP Brickeys v Ardmore, Portlaw v Dungarvan, Stradbally v

Ballinacourty, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v Kilrossanty, Quarter-Finals: Portlaw or Dungarvan v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg or Kilrossanty, Rathgormack v Stradbally or Ballinacourty, An Rinn v Brickeys or Ardmore, Nire v Gaultier

Cois Bhride under 8 hurlers who played three games in Ballyduff recently. The lads had a great time and gave everything. They are looking forward to the football next week.

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St. Pat's Under 10 football team pictured with Karen Flavin of Flavin Construction, sponsors of their new jerseys.

Naomh Brid Under7/Under 8 Hurlers who recently took part in the Kilgobinet Blitz.

Dungarvan GAA Club Under 8 and 10s with legends.

Cois Bhride under 8 team who played in the Ballyduff football blitz.

Naomh Chartaigh Under 8 team who played in the Ballyduff Hurling Blitz last weekend.

Brickey Rangers U-8's attended a football blitz in Ballinameela recently. The teams involved were Ardmore, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Dungarvan, St. Olivers and Brickeys. Well done to all.

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STRADBALLY GAA SOCIAL

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Margaret and Virgil Power at the Stradbally GAA Social.

Stradbally GAA Ladies Medal presentation. The medal presentation took place recently and a great night was had. It was great to see so many girls collecting medals and hopefully this will continue into 2018.

John and Judy Coffey at the Stradbally GAA Social.

John and Madeline Halpin at the Stradbally GAA Social

Stradbally GAA Social. L-R: Paddy Joe Ryan (County Chairman), Tom Cunninghan (Chairman Stradbally GAA), George Walsh (Treasurer Stradbally GAA), Edel Curran-Casey (Secretary Stradbally GAA) and Fr. Gerry Condon (Parish Priest and Stradbally GAA Club President).

Nina and Stuart Fee at the Stradbally GAA Social.

Breda Costelloe, Michael Walsh and Margaret Power at the Stradbally GAA Social.

Eamon Clancy and John Power at the Stradbally GAA Social.

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All-Ireland champions Ardmore visit Grange NS

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Waterford under -14 team who beat Limerick in the first round of the u-14 championship.

[Anois Photography]

Waterford under 14 ladies get off to winning start CONGRATULATIONS to the Waterford under 14's who got off to a winning start beating Limerick down in UL last Saturday. The girls lead by 0-9 to 1-3 at half-time and won on a final scoreline of 1-12 to 2-5.

Team: Lauren Brennan, Katie O'Callaghan, Shauna Parker, Megan O'Grady, Keera Curran, Gretta Nugent, Ailis O'Meara, Eve Power, Ellen Boylan, Claire Walsh, Eimear Quirke, Maeve Sheridan, Emma Power, Alannah O'Sullivan,

Emma Hickey.

ROUND 4: LIDL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Best of luck to our senior Ladies who take on Sligo at home in Carrignore, WIT sports campus this Sunday, 25th February at 2.00 p.m.

Ellen Boylan of Stradbally breaks away from Kate Hennessy of Limerick.

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Emma Hickey of St. Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in possession for Waterford.

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Eve Power and Ellen Boylan win the throw-in for Waterford.

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Tributes paid to the late Monty Guiry at County Board Meeting THE sad news of the death of Monty Guiry from Kill was learned last Sunday when the County bade farewell to one who has been described as one of the best footballers to have ever played the game in Waterford. Monty Guiry was a household name in the County and beyond in the 1960’s and his former playing comrade Tommy Hennessy paid the Kill legend a fitting tribute at last Monday night’s County Board meeting in Dungarvan.

“The name Monty Guiry is synonymous with the story of football in Waterford, while he also excelled at hurling which he played with the Dunhill club. He also played Railway Cup football with Munster in 1964, 65 and 68 and it was a pleasure to play with him for Kill. He also won a County junior hurling medal against Modeligo in 1985 when a late goal directed the title eastwards. Monty was a winner but he was also a gentleman and at this meeting tonight, I propose a vote of sympathy to his family on their sad loss.’’

Former County Board Chairman Tom Cunningham associated himself with the tributes to the Kill stalwart stating “I played in some great and tough games against Kill but always found Monty Guiry to be a true sportsman. When Stradbally beat Kill in the 1972 County final, Monty and the late Achie Lannon were the first to heartily congratulate us on our first title win in 28 years.’’

On behalf of the County Board, Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan expressed sympathy of all Deise Gaels to the Guiry family on the death of Monty.

Included is John A. Murphy’s report on the 1968 County Senior Football Final featuring the late Monty Guiry and his three in a row Kill comrades.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1968

Kill retain senior crown

Kill ………………………….... 2-8; Tramore …………………….. 3-2.

FOR the third successive year Kill carry the banner of senior football champions in the Deise County. At a rain drenched Walsh Park in Waterford on Sunday last they retained their County title at the expense of Tramore, who in their first senior final appearance put up a splendid performance and made the holders travel every inch of the way for breakfast. It was one of the best senior deciders in years and the pity of it all was the elements and the pitch were so militant factors against attractive football.

Straight away let it be stated that Kill were very deserving of their third title in a row. When it mattered most in this hour they rose to the occasion, and fulfilled their role of champions to the letter. But I’m sure they themselves will be the first to concede that this was their toughest championship ordeal in over four years. Magnificently Tramore took on the champions at their own game, and that they failed

Chairman of the County Board, Jamie Moloney presents the Conway Cup to Monty Guiry and his team mates after Kill's three in-a-row Waterford senior football final win in Walsh Park in 1968 against Tramore. to achieve their primary objective can in no way take from their great all round performance.

What a pity then that Walsh Park should be in such atrocious conditions for the game. The incessant rain of Saturday night and Sunday morning last turned the venue into a near quagmire, and forced the cancellation of the Eastern junior football final, which was to have preceded the senior decider. But even under the adverse conditions, both victors and vanquished succeeded in serving up football of a very high and exciting order, to such an extent in fact that everyone present regretted the fact the game was not played in more favourable conditions.

Tramore were certainly in no way overawed by the task on hands or by the fact that this was their first time contesting a senior final. They played some really splendid and attractive outfield football, but alas a weak attack fritted away the chances that might have

earned them a replay at least. And Kill, I’m sure would readily concede that the Seasiders’ great display merited a better fate than it received.

The first half was very evenly contested with scarcely a kick of the ball between them. Kill were first to score when Martin Kennedy pointed in the fifth minute, but Tramore were on terms eight minutes later when Liam Kelly had a like score. But then in the 19th minute the challengers jumped into a clear lead, when a delightful move initiated by John O’Brien and carried on by Kelly, ended with Dougie Partridge slamming the ball to the net. That score followed relentless Tramore pressure, and the champions looked anything but happy at this stage of the hour.

But like the great title holders that they are, Kill did not panic. In the 25th minute Paddy Duggan reduced the leeway with a point and within seconds real tragedy befell Tramore.

Goalkeeper Tommy Fleming completely ‘’boobed’’ the kick out following Duggan’s point, and the ball went straight to John Regan who soloed straight through and belted the ball gratefully to the net.

That score gave the champions their half time lead of 1-2 to 1-1, but so well did Tramore perform during that half that they scarcely deserved to turn over facing a leeway, slender though it was.

KILL ON TOP The first ten minutes of the second half belonged entirely to Kill.

They played some delightful football during that spell of ascendency, and points by Mike Flynn, Duggan, Tommy Hennessy and Martin Kennedy (free) without a Tramore reply, gave them a clear five points

advantage. That Kill dominance stemmed from their powerful Kennedy- Seamus Keevans midfield, but Tramore shrewdly moved Michael Power from centre-forward to the sector, and almost immediately they were back in the game again. Tommy Dunne (free) and Hennessy exchanged points, before the issue was thrown wide open in the 18th minute when Greg O’Neill goaled after another great outfield move.

But just three minutes later Tramore again met crippling adversity and handed another ‘’gift goal’’ on a plate to Kill. A Monty Guiry centre was completely misjudged by goalie Fleming, and Tommy Hennessy was left with the simplest of tasks in tapping the ball to an empty net. Five points clear and with only nine minutes remaining it seemed likely that Kill would now win ‘’pulling up,’’ and a Duggan point a minute later looked a vindication of that belief.

Tramore however to their eternal credit, pulled out all the stops in a superb final eight minutes. They hurtled Kill back on to desperate defence, and after missing two

good point chances finally broke through in the 26th minute, and Ollie Fleming and John O’Brien between them forced the ball to the net. The remaining minutes were all Tramore. They forced a fruitless fifty and twice Monty Guiry listed at centre forward cleared dangerous attacks practically on his own goal line. The challengers had one final chance when awarded a 14 yards free seconds from time but the effort was saved, and Kill had deservedly hung on to their coveted crown.

Although he failed to get amongst the scorers, Monty Guiry was again Kill’s matchwinner. He roamed all over the field to maximum effect, and was deep in defence to bring off vital clearances in the closing minutes. He received most assistance from Tommy Hennessy, John Regan and Paddy Duggan, all of whom picked off vital scores. The Kennedy-Keevans midfield was another vital cog in the victory wheels, whilst the brothers Gerry and Tom Mooney were the pillars of a defence that were none too steady at times.

Tramore’s man of the match was undoubtedly Michael Power.

He started at centre-forward where he was menacingly dangerous, and when moved to midfield in the final twenty minutes was the instigator of a great closing rally.

Patsy Flanagan, Michael Cowman and Senan Power starred in defence and O’Brien and Mickey Fleming, without ever matching Kill’s pair had their moments at midfield. Apart from Power, Greg O”Neill and Dougie Partridge also tried very hard in attack.

Kill: N. Whelan; M. Kirwan, T. Kirwan, T. Guiry; G. Mooney, T. Mooney, A. Lannon; S. Keevans,

M. Kennedy; J. Regan, M. Guiry, T. Hennessy;P. Duggan, M. Flynn, M. Lenihan. Subs: M. Regan for Lenihan; D. McGrath for T. Guiry.

Tramore: T. Fleming; P. Flanagan, P. Meighan, M. Cowman; J. Walsh, M. Mernin, S. Power; M. Fleming, J. O’Brien; G. O Neill, M. Power, B. Fleming; D. Parttridge, L. Kelly, T. Dunne. Subs: O. Fleming for B. Fleming.

Referee: Con Crowley (Mount Sion).

Monty Guiry with the Conway Cup in 1968.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

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CAMOGIE We are urgently seeking parents of players, underage or adult or past and present GAA/Camogie players/members to come on board to give a helping hand with our club both on and off the pitch. The continuation of our club depends on volunteers. We cater for all underage groups right up to adult players.

Membership for 2018 is as follows: U-8 to U18 - €35, Student - €40, Adult - €55, 2 sisters €60, membership can be paid in full or instalments.

TrainingMinor/Adult training commences Friday, 16th February at 7.30pm in St. Mary's Primary School Hall, Mitchell St, runners required, €2 per person. All welcome.

ACADEMY Dungarvan GAA Club training Academy for boys and girls aged 5/12 years - Football, Hurling Monday Evenings - time 5-6 p.m. for 8, 9 and 10s and 6-7 p.m. for 10, 11 and 12 year old in the Sport Centre.The small people will be on Friday at 5-6 p.m. Parents and guardians of the children are fundamental to the successful running of the Academy. Each year we invite parents to volunteer to become coaches/helpers in the Academy.

All the coaches and kids have been very busy with the past few weeks with training and games U-13/14 now train in the Sports Centre on Monday at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Our u-14s started training back in Clogherane last Sunday in what could only be called unhealthy conditions, hopefully success will follow for all the hard work done by their coach Chris McGovern. Our u-16s have also started back on the long journey for the season of 2018, this is the time of year where all the hard work is put in for further success down the long road. Our u-9s had a very successful trip to Mooncoin where they all played very well in their games against their Kilkenny opponents.

REGISTRATION Everyone who wants to play for the club has to be a member, membership is now being taken

by Mary and Eileen. The closing date for registration is the 28th February. Membership for an Adult player is €50, Minor €30, Juvenile €20 for the first child, €15 for the second child, and €10 for the 3rd. An adult is €20 and a couple is €30.

HATS A limited number of hats are now available for Adults from Mary and Eleanor.

FIRST AID The club is actively looking for volunteers to take first aid courses for 2018, this is a vital roll for all our teams with an emphasis on the juvenile section of our club.

QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Where would you find St. Conleth’s Park?

NEWBRIDGE 2. What 2 teams are joint top of Div 2. of the National Football League? DOWN AND CORK 3. J. Featherstone plays in goal for which Connacht County in Football? ROSCOMMON 4. What team did Waterford Ladies beat in the NFL Game last weekend? LAOIS 5. What team do Waterford Senior Footballers meet in their next match on Feb. 24th? CARLOW QUIZ 1 What team at present lead NHL Div. 3B? 2. Who refereed the Clare v Cork NHL game last weekend?

3. What County does the above Referee come from?

4. Who are the only undefeated team in Div 2A of the NHL? 5. What score did Jason Forde of Tipperary score last weekend v Wexford?

BROKEN HURLEYS Anyone that has a broken hurley can now have it fixed by Ivan Fitzgerald for a small fee.

FUEL FOR TRAINING The Juvenile Club will be launching its Fuel for Training Campaign shortly. This will be used as a guide for all our juvenile players on what to eat while we are going through what is a very busy season, e.g. If you are playing sport regularly for your school or a club, what you eat and drink is important, to help you perform at your best and protect you from fatigue and injury.

Good nutrition can: Delay fatigue, improve skill and concentration. Prevent injury and illness.

Achieve fitness and training targets.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Numbers drawn 1-10-26-30. No winner of €1,100 Jackpot. €25 to each of the following: Anne Fogarty, Conor Fitzgerald, Katy Walsh and Tadhg & Stephanie Power. Next week’s draw takes place in The Enterprise Bar with a Jackpot of €1,200.

MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due for 2018 - Family membership €80, Single Adult €50 and Student €30. for payment please contact Kay O’Connell, Conor McGrath or Mary McGrath.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING The fixtures were made for round one and two of our intermediate hurling championship as follows: Round 1: Brickeys v Stradbally, Fraher Field,

Large turnout for the St. Olivers Juvenile and Ladies Football presentation night.

Saturday, 31st March 7.00 pm Round 2: Brickeys v Shamrocks, Lismore, Saturday, 7th April 4.30 pm JUNIOR C HURLING The fixtures were made for round one and two of our Junior C hurling championship as follows: Round 1: Brickeys v Shamrocks, Clashmore, Sunday, 1st April, 11.30 am Round 2: Brickeys v Abbeyside, Dungarvan Club Grds, Sunday, 8th April 11.30 am WALKING Organised walking groups will resume on Wednesday at 7.00 p.m. from the Parish Church and will continue each Wednesday and Friday evening for the New Year. Walks are open to male or female and all are welcome.

JUVENILE NOTES U-10: The U-10’s kicked off the 2018 season with an indoor football game against St Pats.

Thanks to St. Pats for hosting the game.

Training for both football and hurling has commenced on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Parents will be notified by text if there are changes to this time. It was great to see the fantastic turnout from the lads in this age group and they all are looking forward to the year ahead. Any new players aged 9 or 10 who would like to join the activities please just come along and make yourself known to one of the mentors.

The Western U-10s football league begins in early March, fixtures to follow next week.

U-14 football: The first game in the championship kicked off last Friday evening in Bushy under atrocious conditions. The Brickey boys met the boys from An Rinn. We lead from the start and despite lashing rain and very soft ground the boys showed some great skill and team work to win the game well.

U-3 football: We will have played a challenge game V St. Mary's on Monday evening - report available on our facebook page. The first championship game for this group of players is next Saturday in Bushy Park V Cois Brid. All players will be notified of the time on WhatsApp. Training continues at the usual times for all groups. Any changes will be posted on Facebook and the players WhatsApp thread.

Camogie: Circuit training will continue every Tuesday night in the clubhouse at 7.30 p.m. All girls from 13 age group to Junior players are welcome to attend.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg CONDOLENCES Sincere sympathy from all at the club to the Dower family on their recent sad bereavement.

We were all very saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Dower. R.I.P. This remarkable lady, at 101 years of age, was our most senior parishioner. She was born when our club was in its infancy and her family have had a long association with the club.

I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to her son, Declan, daughters Vera & Marie, daughter-in-law Eileen, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Ciara & Gavin and other grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE U-14 Football: Our U-14 footballers lost out to a really strong Nire team at the GAA Pitch last Saturday morning. Hard luck lads. We play again

in this championship against Cois Bhride on Saturday, March 3rd.

Registration Night/Membership Update: The juvenile club held its annual registration night last Friday in the GAA Clubhouse with a great uptake from members for 2018. If you missed the night don't worry, there will be plenty opportunities for people to pay registration in the coming weeks at training or on particular nights at the Clubhouse. Can all parents please note - children MUST be registered to play each year and are not covered for insurance purposes without this being paid. The rates are incredible value at €20 for first child, €15 for second child and capped at €50 for an entire family. This rate will not be beaten by any other sport and there are no further charges to train or play for the rest of 2018!!

U-7 Hurlers Compete in Ballinameela Blitz: Well done to our U-7 hurlers who competed in an indoor blitz in Ballinameela last Saturday morning.

Mailing List for Club Notes: If anyone wishes to be added to the mailing list for juvenile Club Notes each week please contact Barry Dunne on barrymdunne@gmail.com

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €5,700 held in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 18/02/18, Numbers were 7, 20, 21, 26. €30 won by the following people: Anthony Mulhearne, Mahonbridge; KIllian and Nicola. Seller’s prize of €30 Ann Fitzgerald. Next Clotto to be held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 25//2/18 for a Jackpot of €5,800. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte.

It was decided at the committee meeting on Wednesday evening, 7th Febuary that the Clotto will be held on a Saturday evening at 10.00 p.m. starting from Sunday, 4th March.

SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP C FIXTURES We will play An Rinn in our first game of the Championship on Saturday, 14th April in Fraher Field at 7:30 p.m.

Round 2 we will play Rathgormack on Sunday, 22th April in Fraher Field at 2:30 p.m.

Round 3 will be Against Gaultier fixed for 7th July. Time and venue to be decided.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUP B In our 1st game of the league we play Ardmore on Saturday, 3rd March at Ardmore GAA Grounds at 3:30 p.m.

2nd game against Ballinacourty in Leamybrien on Saturday, 10th March at 4 p.m.

3rd game against Rathgormack in Leamybrien on Saturday, 12th May at 7 p.m.

4th game against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in Clashmore on Sunday, 20th May at 12 noon.

5th game against Dungarvan in Dungarvan GAA Grounds on Saturday, 26th May at 7.00 pm.

JUNIOR A HURLING FIXTURES In our first game we will play Tourin in Bushy Park on Saturday, 31st March at 3 p.m.

Round 2 Kilrossanty V Ballinameela at Bushy Park on Saturday, 7th April at 4:30 p.m.

[Sean Byrne]

COUNTY DUTY The best of luck to Paul Whyte, Joey Veale and Tommy Prendergast and the Waterford Senior Footballers in the National Football League Division 4 game against Carlow in Fraher Field this coming Saturday evening, 24th Febuary at 7.00 p.m.

MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo will be on this coming Friday evening, 23rd February of in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, at 8:30 p.m. sharp for our underage teams. The new Jackpot will be €1,000 and there will be a raffle for cash prizes. Please come along and support.

DÉISE DRAW The Déise Draw will resume in May 2018, and it will be the same format as last year, with six draws costing €15 per month.

RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. So, if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the GAA Club and put them in the recycling bin.

MEDAL PRESENTATION The 2017 Under 14 medal presentation will take place this Wednesday evening in the clubhouse at 7.00 p.m. Derek McGrath will make the presentations. All are welcome.

KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE Membership: The membership fees for the coming year are as follows. Family €50. Player €15. All who wish to become members and those who wish to play for the club, must register and pay the appropriate fee. A membership evening is being arranged for next week and details of same will be announced in local schools as well as by teamer notifications sent to all playing members.

Bingo: The next night out at the bingo will be this Friday, February 23rd. in Crotty's, with an 8.30 p.m. start. The jackpot will be €1,000 on 38 calls in addition to the usual cash prizes amounting to €1,200.

Proceeds from the night will go towards the running costs of the juvenile club. For an enjoyable social evening and numerous chances to make some money and collect some prizes, Crotty's Inn is the place to be this weekend.

Under 13 Football: Kilrossanty are in the combined Divisions 2/3 of this championship and start their campaign against An Ghaeltacht this Saturday, February 24th in Leamybrien with a 4 pm throw-in.

Under 14 Football: This championship was due to commence on Saturday last with a home game in Leamybrien against St. Pat's but was deferred and re-fixed for Tuesday night of this week.

Report in next week’s notes.

Kilrossanty's second game is listed for Saturday, March 3rd in Leamybrien against neighbours Stradbally, at 4.00 p.m.

Under 16 Football: Kilrossanty are in Division 2 in this championship and are down to play their first game on this Sunday, February 25th at home to Clan na Gael, and with a throw-in time of 11.00 a.m.

Modeligo CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES; Intermediate Hurling: Round 1 vrs.

Shamrocks. Saturday, March 31st in Lismore at 3 p.m.

Round 2 v Stradbally, Friday, April 6th in Fraher Field at 7.00 p.m.

Intermediate Football: Round 1 vrs. Colligan, Saturday, April 14th in Cappoquin at 4.00 p.m.

Round 2 v Sliabh gCúa, Sunday, April 22nd in Cappoquin at 2.00 p.m.

MEDAL PRESENTATION The Presentation of medals for 2017 Under 16 Camogie & Ladies Football County Finals took place on Friday night last, February 16th in Deckie’s Bar. Thanks to everyone who came along to mark the occasion of the girls success & many thanks once again to all at Deckies Bar for their hospitality.

FUNDRAISING CHARITY QUIZ Modeligo GAA Club members Gavin & Mary Foley are hosting a Table Quiz for "Féileacáin" a charity that helps families who experience stillbirths and miscarriages, which I'm sure you will all agree is a very worthy cause. The event takes place in Minnie's Bar, Abbeyside on Friday night, March 2nd at 8 p.m. and all support would be greatly appreciated.

"GO FUND ME" CAMPAIGN Just this week our club football squads goalkeeper, Frankie Condon has had a sponsored head-shave & set up a "Go Fund Me" Campaign in support of some charitable organisations. For full details, please take a look at the Modeligo GAA Club Facebook Page and click on the link.

Please get behind this give your support to the fund. What a charitable gesture and well done again Frankie!

MODELIGO CAMOGIE Our U-14's have resumed training recently, with the County Féile Blitzes planned for Easter weekend. Training for our U-16; Minor & Adult players will recommence for this year later this month, and players will be notified shortly.

Anyone interested in participating can can contact Micheál Power on 0872892116 or Katie Barry on 087 256 3227.

Lismore WEEKLY LOTTO Weekending Monday 19th February.

Numbers drawn on the night were 13, 19, 25 & 29. There was no winner and next week's draw will take place on Monday, 25th February for a Jackpot of €19,400. Consolation prizes went to John O'Rourke, John & Brian Hegarty, Marge Ahearne & Mark & Graham Landers. Many thanks to all those who continue to support our weekly lotto. Tickets can be purchased at local outlets or from committee members.

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER Membership now due, students: €25, Adults: €30 & Family Membership €45. Contact Tom Hannon for details and registration.

SYMPATHIES The Club would like to express their sympathies to the family of the late Marion Coleman, of Parks Road, who was laid to rest over the weekend and also to the Moore family on the death of Margaret (Peggy) Moore who died recently.

May they both rest in peace.

Reminder that photographs from the Catherine Fulvio Fundraising night can be purchased for a nominal fee from Breda Duggan on 086 3608321.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 6, 7, 18, 22. No winner.

Consolation prizes: Bunty O'Sullivan, Eileen Flynn, Sinead O'Neill, John Lyons. Promoter: Gretta Power. Next draw: The Hotel, February 26th. Jackpot: €6,400.

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.

MEETING CLG Tulach an Iarainn will hold the monthly committee this Thursday, February 22nd, at 8.30 p.m. in the clubhouse. All committee members are requested to attend.

MEMBERSHIP Membership is currently due and can be paid to Billie-Jean Sheehan. Membership is as follows: Individual €30; Couple €40; U18 €25; Student Player €40; Player €50; Player & Partner €60.

LAST MAN STANDING Tallow GAA Last Man Standing will start on Saturday, February 24th, with €500 prizemoney.

Entry is €10. Please contact any player or committee member to enter.

DEISE DRAW The Deise Draw will commence in the coming months. If anyone is interested in becoming a promoter or entering the draw please contact David O'Brien.

FIXTURES Junior Hurling round 1 – Tallow v.

Fourmilewater in Bushy Park on Sunday, April 1st. Throw-in is at 12 noon.

U21 football – 11th of March, Cois Bhríde will play the winners of Stradbally and Cappoquin.

COBHRÓN CLG Tulach an Iarainn wishes to extend sincere sympathy to the Henley family, Tallow, on the recent passing of Bertie. At dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We wish to extend sympathy to the Feeney family, Tallow and Ballyduff, on the recent passing of Michael Feeney. At dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

WATERFORD v. CORK We wish the very best of luck to the Waterford senior hurlers who will play neighbours Cork in round 4 of the Allianz National Hurling League this Sunday, February 25th. Throw-in is at 3.00 p.m. in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

WATERFORD v. CARLOW Waterford footballers will play Carlow in Carriganore at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24th. We wish them luck also.

CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE COURSE There are two Child Protection and Welfare courses upcoming – one takes place in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, on Monday, February 26th, at 7:00 p.m. and another takes place on Thursday, March 8th, in Cappoquin. Anyone involved with or working with teams needs to have this done so please take note of dates and times.

COIS BHRÍDE The first round of the Ned Power tournament was played last Friday evening. There was a very good turnout and some great hurling was played by all sides with Kilkenny and Cork coming out winners of their respective games. Next Friday the games will be Cork v. Tipperary and Kilkenny v. Waterford.

The under 7s played 3 hurling games in Ballyduff last weekend. U11 hurling training will continue Sunday morning at 11.00 a.m.

COACHING AND GAMES DEVELOPMENT – SPRING COACHING WORKSHOPS 2018 There are a number of Coaching Workshops coming up across the county in the next few weeks. The Series started last Saturday in the WIT Arena, Carriganore with an excellent Workshop on striking from the hand in hurling with Pat Moore, John Burns and Jonathan Moore. The second Workshop coming up takes place in Coláiste Chathal Naofa, Dungarvan, on Saturday, February 24th, at 10:30 a.m. It is geared towards coaches of children from 5-10 years and is all about putting together a fun Club Nursery session. The Workshop will be delivered

by Kenny Hassett who has huge experience in this area. If you are interested please contact Colin Cunningham on 0868294414 truly a coaching session not to be missed by all.

Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd).

CLUB LOTTO The winning numbers in last week's lotto draw were 3-12-18-25, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Gabriel Hynes, Mary Kate Tobin, James Glennon, William Casey, and Gerard Heffernan. Next week's jackpot will be €3,150.

GET WELL SOON JOHN ANTHONY Shamrocks would like to wish club stalwart John Anthony Kelly a full recovery from injuries he received at work last week. John has donned the Shamrocks jersey on many occasions and is an ever present figure in John F. Kennedy Park.

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Hope to see you up and around very soon. Get well soon John.

FIRST ROUND DATES Intermediate Hurling; Shamrocks v. Modeligo, Sat., 31st March, in Lismore at 3.00 p.m. Junior Hurling; Shamrocks v. Brickeys, Sunday, 1st April in Clashmore at 11.30 a.m. Junior Football; Shamrocks v. Old Parish, Sat., 21st April in Ardmore at 6 p.m.

DEISE WOES CONTINUE Whether it's a hangover from last year's All Ireland final or a cunning ploy from Derek McGrath to lull everybody into thinking Waterford have lost the plot, but I haven't seen Waterford play so woefully bad for many a year. With three losses from three, and never even looking remotely like they were going to win any game, this level of performance can't be doing their confidence any good. It's obvious the management are not putting a priority on the league, but that's scant consolation for the faithful supporters who are paying good money to watch such poor fare.

Unless something changes radically next week against Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, I can't see much joy there. Division1 B here we come!

Lismore Camogie Camogie LISMORE CAMOGIE REGISTRATION TIME AGAIN Registration for 2018 will be collected in Community centre on this Wednesday, 21st February and Wednesday, 7th March from 5.45 to 7.30 p.m. Registration forms will be available on both nights. All members are asked to register on these nights. Registration for 2018 is as follows: Juvenile u-18 €35; Student €35; Adult €45; Family €60.

Registration must be paid by all players before playing season or you will not be insured.

CONDOLENCES Sincere condolences from all in Lismore Camogie to the Landers family on the sad passing of Peggy Moore which occured recently.

COUNTY CAMOGIE Congratulations to the Senior County team on their win over Dublin in the Littlewoods Senior Camogie League. The girls will go on to play Limerick next week in Rathkeale at 2.00 p.m., and a win or a draw will be enough to qualify them for a place in the semi-final.

The County minor team have been training for the last three months and will commence their championship next week by playing Limerick in the first round in LIT at 2.30 p.m.

The County U-14 development squad have been travelling to Carraiganore over the past three weeks and have been enjoying the experience with some excellent training from guest coaches.

Ardmore ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS HEAD FOR MALAGA Early next Thursday morning a group of players and officials will depart from Cork airport and head off on a well deserved break to Malaga and will fly back on Sunday evening. Whatever the boys decide to do, be it sight seeing or study the spanish culture or do what they were doing for the last couple of weeks, we wish them well and hope they have a great time ARDMORE PLAYERS SAY THANKS The players from Ardmore and Grange wish to express their their sincere thanks to all the owners of the establishments locally and in Dungarvan and Youghal for their kind hospitality when the players visited them during their celebrations. They were treated with respect and very well looked after. I dont think they are finished yet VICTORY BANQUET Everything is almost in place for our victory banquet in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday, 3rd of March. This should be a great occasion and to make sure that everything runs smooth we need co-operation from all involved.

SYMPATHY MRS. PAT HANNON RIP The club wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to the Hannon family on the recent death of Pat Hannon. She is mother to Trish Quirke, Round Tower Hotel our main sponsor. She also has another daughter Martha Tierney who also resides in Ardmore. We also think of her other daughter Alice and son Pierce at this sad time Pat's love affair with Ardmore started a long time ago. This was something she shared with her husband Tim who was laid to rest in Ardmore twenty years ago. Eventually moving down to Ardmore for good, she became involved in different aspects of the community and always came across as a gentle kind person who will be missed by her children and grandchildren, her siblings and her many friends. May she rest in peace.

Ballysaggart Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw 13th February: Numbers drawn were 1, 12, 14 and 26. No jackpot winner. €30 weekly prizewinners are Jean Meagher, Jane O’Brien

St. Pat's u-7 and u-6 players at last Saturday's Football Blitz in Bohadoon. and Dianne Meagher. Lotto on every Tuesday night at Meagher’s, tickets €2. Jackpot this week €3,000.

ALLIANZ LEAGUE Waterford travelled to Walsh Park last Sunday and took on Kilkenny in round 3 of the Allianz Hurling League.

Unfortunately, it was not to be Waterford’s day with Kilkenny winning on a score of 1-20 to 1-12.

They face Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh this Sunday at 3.00 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP A reminder to all that membership is now due and can be paid to Matty Meagher or Davy Nugent.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS All in the club send Happy Birthday wishes to our water carrier Anthony Glavin who celebrates a big milestone this week. Hope you enjoyed the celebrations at the weekend.

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP We face Ardmore in Fraher Field in the first round of the Championship on Friday night, March 30th, at 7.00 p.m. and then Cappoquin in Lismore on Saturday, April 7th, at 6.00 p.m.

Sliabh gCua/ Sliabh gCua/ St. Mary’s St. Mary’s SLIABH gCUA JUNIOR A FOOTBALL VICTORY SOCIAL Sliabh gCua/St Mary's will hold a victory social on 24th February at Lawlor’s Hotel at 8.00 p.m. sharp, following by DJ Michael O'Rourke. A great night is promised. You've supported us all year to winning the county final - now celebrate the victory with us. Contact committee members for tickets.

JUNIOR A HURLING FIXTURES 2018 St. Mary’s v Geraldines, Saturday, 31st March in Colligan at 5.00 p.m.

St. Mary’s v Tourin, Sunday, 8th April in Cappoquin at 2.00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FIXTURES 2018 Sliabh gCua v Geraldines Saturday, 14th April at 6.00 p.m., location TBC. Sliabh gCua v Modeligo Sunday, 22nd April, in Cappoquin at 2.00 p.m.

SLIABH gCUA/ST.MARY'S LAUNCH 'ONE CLUB' Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s are delighted to launch the 'One Club' initiative this coming Friday night, 23rd February at Touraneena Community Centre.

The aim of the ‘One Club’ initiative is to develop a long-standing link between adult players and the juvenile players in the parish.

We are promoting inclusion, engagement and regular interaction between adult and juvenile players, along with inspiring young players to reach their highest level of playing.

Please come along to support this launch on Friday, 23rd February at 8:30 p.m.

Tourin TRAINING & CHAMPIONSHIP Please see club text for training schedule. We are playing the first round of the championship on the 31st March against Kilrossanty. The following weekend we are down to play St. Marys.

NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE Waterford played Kilkenny last Sunday in Walsh Park. This was a very disappointing display and lost on a scoreline of 1-20 to 1-12.

CLUB TEXT If anyone wants to be added to the club text please contact Cathal Wilkinson 086 8904507.

BADMINTON We played our annual tournament last Sunday in Cappoquin with the finals been held in Tourin. We had our biggest entry to date and there was a fantastic level of badminton played.

We would like to thank everyone for entering and also all the help from everyone on the day. We will have a full write up in next week’s notes.

Well done to all how entered the men’s singles. We will have a great representation on finals night.

GET WELL SOON We wish Helen McGrath a speedy recovery after a terrible fall last week.

Ballinameela Ballinameela WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Aidan Brown and Emma Fitzgerald who were married last week. Wishing you many years of happiness and health.

HURLING We had our first run out of the year on Sunday with a challenge game away to Ballysaggart on what is now one of the better playing surfaces in the county. We play host to Modeligo this Sunday for our next challenge, throw-in 11:00.

MEMBERSHIP Membership for 2018 is as follows: Players/ full membership - €90; Non-working players €65; Students/ St. Olivers - €20; Family - €40; Non playing member - €20.

All membership should be returned to Brian Phelan (087 6651169) by no later than March 31st or can be paid through the clubify app. The clubify app can be downloaded for free from the app store and will keep you up to date on fixtures, results and news from the GAA club and community.

Cois Bhride Cois Cois Bhride Notes kindly sponsored by Cunningham's hardware U-7 HURLING Our under 7s had 3 games of hurling in Ballyduff last Saturday morning. We played teams from Lismore and Ballyduff. The lads had great fun with 10 players togging out. Next up is football on Saturday again in Ballyduff. The selectors will forward on details later in the week.

NED POWER TOURNAMENT The first round of the Ned Power tournament was played last Friday evening. There was a very good turnout and some great hurling was played by all sides with Kilkenny and Cork coming out winners of their respective games. Next Friday the games will be Cork v Tipperary and Kilkenny v Waterford.

U-11 hurling training will continue on Sunday morning at 11 a.m.

CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE GAA COURSE There are two Child Protection and Welfare courses upcoming - one takes place in Lawlors

Hotel, Dungarvan on Monday February 26th at 7:00 pm and another takes place on Thursday, March 8th in Cappoquin. If you are interested please contact Colin Cunningham on 0868294414.

WATERFORD COACHING AND GAMES DEVELOPMENT ‘SPRING COACHING WORKSHOPS 2018’ There are a number of Coaching Workshops coming up across the county in the next few weeks. The Series started last Saturday in the WIT Arena, Carriganore with an excellent Workshop on striking from the hand in hurling with Pat Moore, John Burns and Jonathan Moore.

The second Workshop coming up takes place in Coláiste Cathal Naofa, Dungarvan on Saturday, February 24th at 10:30 am. It is geared towards coaches of children from 5-10 years and is all about putting together a fun Club Nursery session. The Workshop will be delivered by Kenny Hassett who has huge experience in this area and is truly a coaching session not to be missed by all underage coaches. If you are interested please contact Colin Cunningham on 086 8294414.

Naomh Chartaigh Naomh Chartaigh (Lismore/Ballysaggert Juvenile GAA) U-7 HURLING The boys played Cappoquin, Cois Bride and Ballyduff last weekend at the indoor blitz in Ballyduff. They really enjoyed the matches. Many thanks to Ballyduff for the invitation.

We have arranged a Membership night to be held on Friday, February 23rd between 6 and 7 p.m. in the Community Centre, Lismore to help parents pay their membership and register their kids. If your child is a junior infant the fee is €15.

The child’s date of birth will be required for all new registrations.

For all other players in the Juvenile club the fee is €30 per family. Registrations can also be paid directly to Sharon Cummins. Remember for insurance purposes all children must be registered to play.

Naomh Naomh Brid U-16 FOOTBALL The first round of the U-16 football will take place this Sunday, 25th Feb. The lads are playing away to De La Salle, all support appreciated!

U-21 HURLING COUNTY FINAL Congratulations to the Comeragh Gaels who beat Port Cladach/Baile Uí Dhuibh on Sunday, 11th February in the U-21 County Hurling Final in Carriganore.

The final score was 3-12 to 1-13. Well done to everyone involved, it is a great achievement.

CLUB GEAR A lot of orders have been taken for the new club half zip tops which should be arriving soon.

Keep an eye out on facebook for payment and collection details.

A big thanks to P. J. Hickey who has put in a lot of work to make this happen.

MINOR FOOTBALL The first round of the Minor Football is fixed for Sunday, 4th March.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloes Bar on Monday, 12th of February. The numbers drawn were 8, 16 22 and 23. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Maureen & Una Maher, Richard O’Connell, Kavan Dee and Kevin & Rachel. The sellers’ prize went to Johnny Wall. Last Monday (19th of February) night’s jackpot was worth €2,900.

Black and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 0872814712. As always your support is greatly appreciated, CLUB DAY OUT On Saturday, 3rd March we will travel by bus to James Stephens GAA Club in Kilkenny to play a hurling game against their Junior team. Bus departs Shalloe’s Carpark at 12 noon and the game starts at 2 p.m. Following the game we will go to a Hotel in Waterford City for a meal. We will then take a scenic route home with a few stops for refreshments with the view to be back in around 11 p.m. The cost of the day for each attending individual is €20, which, includes a meal and finger food. There are spaces on the bus so if anyone is interested in a day out please contact Una on 087 6988702. All money must be paid in full by Saturday, 24th February.

WESTERN CLUB FIXTURES Colligan’s Championship hurling fixture is as follows: Round 1: Colligan Vs Ballinameela Venue: Bushy Park Date: Saturday, 31st March at 4.30 p.m.

Rathgormack JUVENILE INDOOR TRAINING Indoor football started back for your young juveniles, last Wednesday night 14th Feb., in the community centre, Rathgormack and will continue for the next 6 weeks until the clocks change and we move outdoors. Times for each group are as follows: U-5/U-6 (born 2013/2012) 6:00-6:30, U-7/U-8 (born 2011/2010) 6:30- 7:15.

Our U-9/10 (born 2009/2008) will return on Wednesday, 28th Feb. for 4 weeks from 7.158.00.

Anyone who has not paid their membership yet can do so on their first night. All new juvenile members welcome, just come along at the suitable time and we will get you to fill up a membership form to get you started.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership for 2018 can be paid to Paul Drohan, (087) 126 4720. Please note personnel that are fully paid up members and deise draw ticket holders will receive preference when tickets for county games are being distributed.

Adult - €60 Under-21 - €30 Non-playing member - €30 Under-18 - €10 JOKER DRAW No winner of the joker draw last week. Next draw will take place on 25th February in Maudies with the jackpot now at €2,650. Tickets are available in Maudies, the community centre and the dressing rooms for €2 each.

St. Pat’s Juveniles U-7 FOOTBALL BLITZ St. Pat's u-7 and u-6 players took part in a Football Blitz in Bohadoon last Saturday. I've heard great reports about the skill levels that were on display and how much fun the boys had. For some of our under 6s these were their first games of football. Well done to Tom Kiely and all of the mentors for the hard work they have put in with this group of players.

MEDAL PRESENTATION Medals will be presented to St. Pat's U-13 to U-16 girls this Sunday, 25th February, 2018 at 8 p.m. in Coolnasmear Hall. The "Split The Pot" draw will also take place on the night.

U-14 CHAMPIONSHIP WATERFORD 1-12; LIMERICK 2-05 Last Saturday's MLGFA U-14 Championship game between Limerick & Waterford featured St. Pat's players Eve and Emma. Well done to them both on their contribution to a great win.

HURLING HELMETS Children quickly outgrow their first hurling helmet. Mary Fahey would be delighted to take too small helmets off your hands in exchange for a discount on your child's new helmet. Contact Mary for more information.

NEW MENTORS & COACHES Well done to all the St. Pat's mentors currently attending the GAA Foundation Course in Coláiste Chathail Naofa prior to commencing their coaching duties. The Foundation Award is the introductory award for coaches of Gaelic Games. The

Na Deise Ladies Junior County Football Champions taken at their victory social in Lawlors Hotel on Saturday, 3rd February last.

course is aimed at beginner coaches and will enable participants to assist a coach in the organisation of activities to develop hurling or football. I am sure I speak for all at St. Pat's when I say that we are very grateful to all of our new coaches for volunteering to help their club.

MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2018 €40 Per Person €50 For Adults & Girls Over 15 €120 Family Membership "SPLIT THE POT" Tickets for the next draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station, Tomas O'Hallanain's Pub & Queally's Bar. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 PROGRESSIVE 45 The Progressive 45 cards in aid of St. Pat's are on every Thursday at 8.15 pm in Coolnasmear Hall.

ZUMBA TONE LADIES FITNESS CLASS This fitness class is back on at Bohadoon Sport's Centre every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. The class fee is €8. For more information please contact Mary on 087 2813935

CumannCamógaíochta Camógaíochta Cumann naRinne Rinne na TRAENÁIL FAOI 8 & 10 Tosnóidh traenáil dos na cailíní faoi 8 &10 ar an Máirt 27/2/18 i Halla Phobail na Rinne. Faoi 8 ó 6-7 agus faoi 10 ó 7-8.

U-8 & 10 training will begin on Tuesday 27/2/18 in Ring Hall, U-8 will train from 6 pm-7 pm and U-10 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

OÍCHE CÉILIÚRADH Beidh Oíche Céiliúradh againn ar an Aoine 23/2/18 in Óstán Lálor i gcomhpháirteach le CLG na Rinne, níl ach méid áirithe ticéidí ar fáil agus tá siad ag díol go mear. Chuir glaoch ar Sinead Ní Chadhla 0876522044 má tá ticéidí á lorg. Is cinnte go mbeidh oíche den scoth againn!!

There will be a joint social held in Lawlors Hotel between Cuman Camogaíochta na Rinne and Clg na Rinne on Friday 23/2/18, there is limited amount of tickets available and they are selling out fast.

Please contact Sinead Ní Chadhla if you would like to make an enquiry about tickets. It is sure to be a fantastic night!!

CLÁRÚCHÁN Is féidir clárúchán a dheanamh leis an Cumann Camogaíochta na Rinne go fóil, má tá foirmeacha nó eolas ag teasáil uait tá siad le fáil ón cathaoirleach Sinéad Ní Chadhla nó aon bhaill don choiste.

You can still register with Cumann Camogaíochta na Rinne for the year 2018, if you would like registration forms or any information

regarding registration contact Sinéad or any member of the comittee.

PHORTLÁIRGE VS BAILE ÁTHA CLIATH Comhgairdeachas leis an foireann sinsearach camógaíochta Phortláige a bhuaigh in aghaidh Baile Átha Cliath thar an deireadh seachtaine, go háraithe ár imreoirí fhéin Fiona, Dede agus Aoife a bhí go léir mar chuid don fhoireann tosaigh. Tá súil againn go leanfaidh siad ar aghaidh chun an chéad bua eile a fháil in aghaidh Luimneach ar an Domhnach, 25ú Feabhra.

Congratulations to the Waterford Senior camogie team that had a good win to Dublin over the weekend, especially our own Fiona, Dede and Aoife who were all part of the starting team.

We wish them the best of luck in the rest of the league as they now face Limmerick on Sunday, 25th February.

Juveniles Marys Juveniles St. Mary’s U-14 FOOTBALL Mount Sion was the venue for the opening round of this league style championship last Saturday afternoon as our U-14’s were the first team from the club to see competitive action this year. And the season started on a winning note.

From the outset we were in control of proceedings with an early Jack Hennessy goal settling us.

With our midfield on top and are backs watertight it formed a good platform for our forwards.

Playing a nice brand of football and showing good teamwork the scores started to flow with Alex Whelan and Nathan Power adding some fine points. Jack grabbed a second goal and Eoin Ruane raised a further green flag and by half-time we led by 12 points. The scores were a bit more slow coming on the resumption as Mt. Sion battled bravely.

However, we had done enough in the first half, and in the end we ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 3-9 to 1-1. We now have a break of a month as we have a bye in the next round.

OTHER FRONTS All our football teams from minor to U-13 are presently training away with their respective coaches and all face competitive action in the coming weeks, weather permitting of course. Our smaller age groups still have indoor hurling and this will continue until late March with the turn of the clocks signalling the end of the indoor season.

So plenty of activity in the parish as we look forward to a productive year, fingers crossed.

Phobal Sean Phobal SHOCKS LOTTO Lotto results for 18th Feb. Numbers 1, 4, 9, 11.

No jackpot winner. €15 winners: Bernie Mhic

Craith, Eileen Nugent, Muiris Uada, Francis Nugent, Tomas Mahony. Next week’s jackpot €4,700.

CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST ROUND Junior Football A. Old Parish v Shamrocks. At Ardmore on Saturday, 21st April, 6.00 p.m.

Kilgobinet UPCOMING FIXTURES Junior “C” Hurling: Sunday, 1st April Kilgobinet v Cappoquin at 11.30 a.m. in Colligan.

Sunday, 8th April Kilgobinet v Melleray at 11.30 a.m. in Colligan.

Junior "A" Football: Saturday, 21st April Kilgobinet v Affane at 6 p.m. in Dungarvan Club Grounds.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership for 2018 can be paid to Eamon Curran membership officer. Please note personnel that are paid up members and Deise Draw ticket holders will receive preference when tickets for county games are being allocated.

DÉISE DRAW The 2018 Déise Draw will resume in May. €90 for 6 draws. Support our club by buying a ticket.

A big thank you to everyone who bought and sold National Club Draw tickets. Draw takes place on March 8th.

WATERFORD CAMOGIE Well done to local girls Aoife Landers and De Fahey who helped the Waterford Senior Camogie team beat Dublin 1-14 to 1-07 in the Littlewoods National League at Carriganore last Sunday.

Also well done to Eve Power and Emma Hickey, from St Pat's Juvenile club, who lined out for Waterford u-14 v Limerick in the MLGFA U-14 Championship at University of Limerick on Saturday last. Waterford 1-12; Limerick 2-5.

TRAINING Training continues on Friday next, 23 Feb. 9 p.m.-10 p.m. at the astro-turf pitch in Ballinroad.

SOCIAL MEDIA Check out our Facebook page @kilgobinet.gaa

Ballyduff Upper MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due for renewal with Eugene Flynn, our Membership Officer.

There are student and adult rates on offer as always along with packages for membership and year-long subscription to the club lotto draw, or membership, year-long subscription to club lotto draw and subscription to the Déise Development Draw.

Please get in touch with Eugene or any club officer for further information.

CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on weekdays.

Tickets are also on sale before Sunday Mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín.

Kill Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot.

However, on the night we had three match 3 winners who were Owen Kiely, Sophie Mulcahy and Jason Power. The numbers drawn were 10, 11, 25 & 30.

MANAGEMENT The management teams for the coming seasons have been finalised.

Our intermediate Football team will be looked after by Peter Torpey manager, Liam Murphy coach and Flannan Cleary.

While our junior football team will be managed

by Neil Mulcahy and Paudie Torpey.

While the Fenor intermediate hurlers will be managed by Flannan Cleary assisted by Peter Kelly, David Burns & Peter Torpey.

MEMBERSHIP With preparations for the new season now in full swing and the first matches just around the corner. It is very important that all players have their membership paid, adult player €50 and students €20.It can be paid to our Membership Officer Neil Mulcahy or our chairman Niall Murphy.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Gary Kiely and Lisa Power on the birth of their son Noah, who arrived on Wednesday last from all at Kilmacthomas GAA Club.

SPEEDY RECOVERY We would like to wish Páraic Hallihan a speedy recovery after his injury which resulted from a clash of heads during St. Declan’s C.C. Munster semi-final win over Rice College of Ennis.

MEMBERSHIP Players are asked to contact there designated membership officers. For Non-Players and new members Membership for the upcoming year: Non-Players €25, couples €40, OAP's €10.

Please contact Tyrone on 087-1234110 or visit our facebook page at Kilmacthomas GAA club juvenile and adults.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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World Rally Championships -

Waterford's Craig Breen on the podium Motorsport Ireland Weekend Roundup IRELAND’S Craig Breen showed his class all weekend by scoring his best result in a World Championship Rally, bringing his Citroen Total Abu Dhabi WRT Citroen C3 to a superb second place overall in Rally Sweden. This was also the best performance ever by a driver from the Republic in the WRC, with the Waterford ace and his British co-driver Scott Martin less than 20 seconds behind the Hyundai of Belgian World Championship leader Thierry Neuville at the end of three days of snow-covered stages.

Craig Breen said: "I'm absolutely on top of the world! It has been an incredible weekend. I have always really enjoyed this rally in the past, but I have to say that I surprised myself this weekend in that I was able to fight at the front throughout the race, without making any mistakes. I used to think that quick rallies weren't suited to me, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. In any event, my C3 WRC was perfect here and it's great to secure this result for the team – the guys have worked really hard for this."

Breen started his rally sensibly, holding eighth place on Thursday’s short shakedown stage, behind his teammates Mats Ostberg of Norway and Tyrone’s Kris Meeke.

However, when the rally proper got under way on Friday, the Irishman took full advantage of conditions which improved as each car went through the stages, ending the day fourth.

On Saturday, he climbed to second spot, 22 seconds behind

leader Neuville and ahead of the other two Hyundai drivers, while Ostberg could only manage fifth position, more than half a minute behind Breen, and Meeke slid into a snowbank and couldn’t finish the day’s stages.

Breen closed the gap on Neuville by three seconds, to record an historic podium placing – his first and the first for an Irishman.

Afterwards, Breen said "I'm absolutely on top of the world! It has been an incredible weekend. I have always really enjoyed this rally in the past, but I have to say that I surprised myself this weekend in that I was able to fight at the front throughout the race, without making any mistakes”.

BIRR CLUB’S RALLY Former National Rally champions Roy White and James O’Brien headed a top quality leaderboard in the Birr club’s Abbey Court Hotel Stages Rally at Nenagh, finishing 21 seconds ahead of Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley, with the new pairing of Declan Boyle/James O’Reilly taking third place after six stages.

Fergil Gregory took the honours in the Leinster Sporting Trial at Ashford following a tie-deciding run-off with Joe McCann.

At Mondello Park, the Murray Motorsport team of John Denning, Michael Cullen, Barry English and Hugh Grennan took victory in the 6 hour Endurance Race for Ford Fiestas, leading for the final hour after a race-long battle with the Mr Gearbox Mr Clutch quartet of Alan and Keith Dawson, William Kellett and Sean Woods, who finished 32 seconds behind.

Craig Breen and Scott Martin held their nerve on the final leg to finish as runners-up in the Sweedish leg of the World Rally championships.

Affane/Cappoquin COUNTY INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURES Top team in group progress to semi-final: Rd. 1 Mon., 19th March; Cappoquin V Ballyduff Lr, at 12 noon in Ballyduff Lr. Rd. 2 Sun., 25th March Cappoquin a bye.

Rd. 3 Sun., 29th April: Cappoquin V Stradbally at 12 noon in The Sportsfield.

Rd. 4 Fri., 6th June Cappoquin V Fenor at 7 p.m. in Fenor.

Rd. 5 Fri., 15th June: Cappoquin V St. Saviours at 7.30 p.m. in The Sportsfield.

LAST MAN STANDING With 250 entrants going to post for week 1 of Last Man Standing, there are just over eighty left standing as we approach week 4 this weekend. A big thanks to our sponsors Bookmaker Noel Cummins and Jacinta Uniacke of Munster Signs and Print for coming up trumps again. Please get your selections into Last Man Standing coordinator Eamonn Costin 087 9591651 for week 4 as soon as possible.

WEST U-21 FOOTBALL C’SHIP FIXTURE (KNOCK-OUT) Rd 1, Sunday, 25th Feb: Affane V Stradbally at 11 am in Ardmore.

CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, 19th FEBRUARY Jackpot €7,600. Numbers drawn out were: 7, 8, 22, 28. No winner. Consolation €20 winners: James Morrisey, Barrack St.; Danny/Nora Flynn, The Central Bar; Paddy O’Leary, Conna; Mary M. Hennessey, Dromana and James Lacey, Affane.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, How many times have Waterford won the National Hurling league?

2, What club have won both junior and intermediate All Ireland hurling titles?

3, What club has won both Junior and Senior All Ireland hurling titles?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Wexford last won the National hurling in 1973.

2, Stephen Staunton played centre half back for Ballyragget this year.

3, Mt. Sion in 1982 were the first Waterford club to play in an All Ireland Club senior hurling final.

CLG Na Rinne

CLG na Rinne LOTTO Torthaí lotto 12th Feabhra. Uimhreacha. 1, 7, 16, 20. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25. Síle Breathnach, Tomás Ó Meachair, Stephen & Maud Uí Chuirrín.Beidh €10,000 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo chugainn agus is I dTigh Uí Mhuirithe a bheidh an tarraingt.

CLUICHE CUIMHNEACHÁIN MICHEÁL Ó hAODHA Thug peileadóirí Na Rinne aghaidh ar Bun Machain an Satharn seo chaite thíos I bPáirc an Gold Coast. Thugadar ard taispeántas peile ar an lá agus an bua tuillte go maith acu agus corn Cuimhneacháin Micheál Ó hAodha tógtha thar nais dtín Rinn leo. Scór deiridh An Rinn 7-14; Bun Machain 0-7 OÍCHE CÉILIÚRADH CLG NA RINNE Tá ticéidí fós ar fáil don oíche Céiliúradh ar siúl ar an Aoine seo chugainn 23ú Feabhra istigh in Ostán Lálor. Tar I dteagmháil le Sinead nó Catherine muna bhfuil do ticéid agat. Tá ard oíche geallta.

Dungarvan/Carrick RFC Under 16s team who defeated Clonakilty 12-8 in Carrick on Sunday last.

Dungarvan Rugby Football Club OUR U-16s played Clonakilty in the Munster Plate last Sunday in Carrick-on-Suir.

Carrying on from the win against Fermoy the previous weekend, the boys came alive and overran their opposition by two tries to one.

It was a good display once again by the Dungarvan/Carrick combined pack and the backline stepped up, gained confidence and ran in the two tries.

Final score Dungarvan/Carrick 12-8 Clonakilty. Thanks to all the parents and supporters who travelled.

Squad on the day: Philip Coleman, Sean Mullarkey, Hugo Harty, Sean Dunford, Conor Mullany, Ronan Foley, David Hickey, Eoin Flynn, Ronan Bohane.

CHOIR CONCERT We have a few tickets remaining

for our choir concert in the Church of Ireland on Friday night.

They can be bought in The Wine Buff, Grattan Square and Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside.

It promises to be a great night of entertainment, so be sure not to miss out.

LOTTO There was no winner of Sunday’s lotto jackpot is €4,525.

Next draw will take place on

Sunday, 4th March.

UPCOMING FIXTURES Minis: Training on Saturday at 10.30 a.m.

U-14s: home to Waterford City at 12 noon U-16s: Unfortunately, no match this weekend.

Adults: Home to Killorglin this Sunday, 25th Febuary, 2018 at 2 p.m.

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PICTORIAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Captains and officials before the kick-off of the Dungarvan v Clonmel Celtic Munster Youths Cup quarter-final played at Carriganore on Sunday afternoon last.

Joe Duggan senior celebrates with the players at the end of Dungarvan United’s victory over Clonmel Celtic in the Munster Youths Cup quarter-final played at Carriganore on Sunday afternoon last.

Dungarvan United FC players and supporters celebrate their victory in the Munster Youths Cup last weekend.

Dungarvan United’s Joe Duggan takes on the Clonmel Celtic defence.

Dungarvan United’s Tommy Hyslop takes on the Clonmel Celtic defender.

Dungarvan United FC’s Dylan Swales rounds the Clonmel Celtic goalkeeper.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Dungarvan United FC Dungarvan ................................. 1; Clonmel Celtic ........................... 1.

After extra-time Dungarvan win 4-3 on penalties AFTER the drama of having to forego home advantage in this Munster Cup semi-final due the damage to our home pitch, the real drama was yet to unfold. It was a proud day for all concerned with Dungarvan Utd., where the club finds itself in the last four of this prestigious competition. The game eventually took place in the all weather pitch in Carriganore with a late Sunday afternoon kick-off, with the lights being needed by extratime.

The first half was a very tight encounter with both sides defending well and a real battle in midfield throughout. It was a half of few

chances, with Dungarvan's best chance a half volley from Dylan Swales which just crept over.

Dungarvan came out after the break like a team possessed and completely dominated the first ten minutes and should have taken the lead with one of three good chances.

However, it was Clonmel who on a break from nothing found the striker who rifled a shot to the top corner to leave Toby no chance in goal. The lads heads did not drop and they kept plugging away with chance after chance. Finally, with ten minutes on the clock, Danny Reynolds turned the defender inside and sent an unstoppable left footed strike to the corner of the net. The celebrations were a joy to behold but Dungarvan Utd were

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Dungarvan youths advance to Munster Cup semi-final

Dungarvan United FC Youth team who advanced to the Munster Cup semi-final after defeating Clonmel Celtic at Carriganore on Sunday last. Included are managers David and Kevin Walsh.

Pictured is Dungarvan United Youth goalkeeper Toby Taylor who scored and saved a penalty in the shoot-out, and team captain Danny Reynolds who scored the all important goal.

not finished and created a couple of more chances before the final whistle including what looked like a clear penalty on Dylan by the keeper. The last chance of the game came with a sprint finish between Joe Duggan and the keeper and resulted in Joe been adjudged to have clipped the goalie. It looked harsh on Joe who received his second yellow for this foul and now will miss a Munster semi-final which is tough for one of our man of the match contenders on the big day.

So Dungarvan had to face extratime with 10 men which they more than coped with and could have won the game in play as they had the balance of the chances. Down to penalties and a wonderful way to win a game but horrible way to lose. Thankfully, we came out the right side of the shoot out with Danny, D.J., Dylan, and Toby scor-

ing to put us 4-3 up in the shootout with Clonmel needing to score to stay in the tie. Toby who had just scored his penalty went back between the posts and Bruce Grobbelar like in his yellow strip had us dizzy from the clown antics on the line. It must have helped as Toby guessed correctly, dived to make a great save and sent the crowd into raptures of excitement.

BRENDAN PARK, KERRY IN SEMI-FINAL It was a wonderful day to be a supporter of Dungarvan Utd. and we now look forward to hosting the giants of Kerry football, Brendan Park FC from Tralee in the semifinal of Munster in the coming weeks (date to be clarified). It is hard to pick a man of the match in such an encounter and there are contenders throughout the team that a case could be made for.

Certainly a team performance to remember.

Dungarvan: Toby Taylor, Cameron Maguire, Shane Crotty, Anthony Lonergan, Reece Stringer, Joe Duggan,

Dungarvan United players celebrate at the final whistle.

D. J. Melia, Dion Keohan, Dylan Swales, Danny Reynolds Captain; Tommy Hyslop. Subs: Gary Crotty for Cameron; Joe Kuhne for Dion Keohan; David Roche, Conor Coward, Seanie McGrath.

ACADEMY UPDATE Dungarvan United FC Academy U-9's took on Villa FC in a number of competitive, hard fought games in Kilrush on Saturday. It was the lads first games of 2018 and they did themselves proud.

The big crowd in attendance were treated to some great football.

Thanks to Villa FC for travelling up.

Well done to coaches Paul Landy and Terence Condon and Academy helper, Katelyn Landy.

Also a big thanks to the parents and all other supporters that were there to encourage the lads.

U-8's Saturday 1230-1.30.

U-9's Thursday 4-5 pm / Saturday 1.30-2.30 p.m.

U-10 Wednesday 5-6 p.m. & Saturday away to Waterford Crystal. Players have been notified.

Note to all parents: Second

Dungarvan United youths show their delight at the end of the game.

Term Subs €50 now OVERDUE. Please make arrangements to pay asap.

If weather is bad, please check our Facebook page Dungarvan United Academy for updates of whether we are going ahead with training as it isn't always possible to text at short notice. Many thanks.

LOTTO Winning numbers: 31 - 42 - 43.

No Winner. €50.00 Kathy Roche. €25.00 Sinead Flynn. €25.00 Michael Kiely. Thanks to all who support our weekly lotto.

UNDER 8 TEAMS Following our call for 6 & 7 year olds last week we were delighted to see so many new faces show up on Saturday and try out our academy, welcome to you all!

Is you child aged 6 or 7 and wants to join our team? We currently have spaces in our U-8 team.

Come along on Saturday at 12.30 p.m. and have a go!

Fun sessions, qualified coaches, Saturdays 12.30-1.30 p.m. call or text 087 055 7939 for more infor.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Waterford FC team who defeated Derry City FC 2-1 in the SSE Airtricity Premier League at the RSC on Friday, 16th February, 2018.

[Noel Browne]

Pictured holding the winning balls at the recent Waterford Sports Lotto Draw held on 6th February in the Old Ground Bar, The Glen Waterford were Jerry Ahearne, Brendan Duignan, Eddie Dunphy and Barry Murphy.

[Noel Browne]

Waterford Sports Lotto WINNING NUMBERS - 5-7-815. NO JACKPOT WINNER. Five match 3 Winners each winning €20 each: - Gerry Cooney (Waterford District Coursing Club) - Tosh Walsh (Waterford Golf

Club) - Mary O’Shea (Waterford Golf Club) - Grace Murphy (Waterford Golf Club) - Terry Casey (St Saviours) Two x €25 Lucky Dip Winners

- Alan Darcy (South East Poker) - Christy Hannigan (St Joseph’s) Sellers Prize – Multi Ticket: Maurice Murray (Bolton) Next draw Detail: Tuesday, February 20th, The Old Ground. Jackpot - €2,500.

Dungarvan Celtic AFC

Waterford FC’s Gavan Holohan celebrates after scoring a first half equaliser for his side.

[Noel Browne]

FIXTURES Dungarvan Celtic A.F.C. V De La Salle We look forward to welcoming De La Salle to Lawn Field Park on Saturday for a 2.00 p.m. kick-off. All are welcome.

We were well beaten in the return fixture but are hoping for a better performance on Saturday as the lads are training well and on a decent bit of form.

Unfortunately, our last two fix-

tures fell foul to the weather conditions much to the frustration of a number of players especially Ryan (I never get a mention in the paper) Keane who was carrying great form from the Bohs game but all indications are that this weekend fixtures will go ahead.

CONGRATULATIONS Well done to Dungarvan Utd. youths on a great win in the Munster youths cup. Best of luck in the semi-final.

TRAINING Training continues every Friday 8.00 p.m.

Anyone wishing to play or help in any aspect of the club are very welcome at any stage.

Contacts are: Chairperson: Christy Power 087 2357075.

Secretary: Ger Murphy 087 6834289.

Anyone interested in club gear please contact: Chris O'Donnell 087 7937230.

West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys League

The winning goal celebrations for Waterford FC’s Dean O’Halloran in the second half.

[Noel Browne]

FIXTURES Saturday, 24th February, 2018 Amber Service Station / Hillbilly’s Fermoy Under 13 League Premier Division: Lismore A.F.C. v Kilworth Celtic at Castle Farm Grounds 11:00. Ref: Ben Aherne Inch United v Cappoquin F.C. at Sexton Park 11:00.

Ref: Stephen Pratt Clashmore Ramblers F.C v Ballymac F.C. at Pablo Park 11:30. Ref: Xander Coolbear Amber Service Station / Hillbilly’s Fermoy Under 13 League 1st Division: Ballybridge United v Brideview United at Community Sport Field 11:00. Ref: Keith Hornibrook Ardmore A.F.C. v Kilworth Celtic at Dysert Park 11:30. Ref: Finn O'Sullivan Mogeely F.C - Rovers v Valley Rangers at Railway Park Mogeely 13:30. Ref: Clive Good Dungarvan Shopping Centre Under 15 League:

Inch United v Cappoquin F.C. at Sexton Park 12:15.

Ref: Stephen Pratt RESULTS Sunday, 18th February, 2018 SFAI SUBWAY U-13 Munster Championship: South Tipperary SL 3; WWEC SL 1 SFAI SUBWAY U-12 Munster Championship: South Tipperary 0; WWEC 4 Saturday, 17th February, 2018 Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 12 League Premier Division: Inch United 13; Brideview United 0 Castlebridge Celtic 0; Lismore A.F.C. 3 Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 12 League 1st Division: Valley Rangers 5; Kilworth Celtic B 0 Mogeely F.C - Rovers 3; Ballybridge United 2 Dungarvan Shopping Centre Under 14 League 1st Division: Brideview United 1; Valley Rangers 12

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

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CUNNIGAR PITCH & PUTT CLUB NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Thinking of taking up a new sport well why not try your hand at Pitch and Putt. Our course is set in seven acres of parkland and will cost you less than €2 a week to play as often as you like. There are even great deals for family membership throughout 2018 and beyond and for those that have taken a break we would ask you to dust down the clubs and get back swinging.

MEMBERSHIP 2018 The Clubhouse will be open during the week for new or for any member that wishes to renew their membership from 2 to 4 p.m.

Monday to Friday. Reminder to members that membership fees must be paid before entering any competition. Anyone that has not paid up will have their fob turned off at the gate and for those that have paid their membership thank you.

CONTACTS Anyone wishing to contact the Club can contact the Secretary on 086 3781969, Chairman on 0871611664 or Pro on 087 9667472 if you have any enqueries.

THOMAS FROSTY MAHER TROPHY This much-valued trophy will be played once the weather settles over the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for the date.

OUTING The committee is looking at the

next outing to be played in March possibly Kilworth Pitch and Putt course or Fermoy or if any of our travelling players have any suggestions of where they would like to play please let the committee know and we will put it on the contender list of places to play.

UPDATE ON THE COURSE As all members know the winter hasn’t been kind to the course and we are under pressure to re-open after a wet winter but work is underway to get the course back to the condition that we are used to playing on. We will only re-open when we believe the course is playable and hopefully we are not too far away.

Watch the notes over the coming weeks for an update. We do apologise but we have no control over the weather.

TEAM BUILDING EVENT If your company is considering team building events and a spot of light competition amongst your employees v managers, why not give this a go. We can cater for all events and are in the centre of town.

SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUBS If your Company Sports and Social Clubs would like an enjoyable day out we can cater for all your requirements. Six acres of mature parkland course that is ranked among the best in the country and a very well equipped Clubhouse that can cater for a buf-

fet if required after your rounds.

Contact the numbers above for further information and we would only be too glad to assist. Keen rates will apply.

COMMITTEE MEETING The next committee is scheduled for Wednesday, 7th March at 7 p.m. All committee members are asked to attend.

MEMBERSHIPS RENEWAL DATES ARE CHANGING Central Council is changing the dates for renewing membership.

You will now have to renew your membership on or before the 31st December and not the start of March. This decision is outside of our control so all members are advised to renew before your Fob will be turned off.

CLOSING DATE FOR MUNSTER AND NATIONAL EVENTS Keep an eye out on the notice boards over the next couple of weeks as entries will be shortly accepted for Munster and National Competitions. If you’re not in you cannot win, so give it a go. You only need to shine on the day to get your hands on the much sort after trophies.

SCRATCH CUPS The first of the year’s Scratch Cups will soon get underway, so keep an eye on the notes for the dates and venues. Dates for upcoming Scratch Cups will be advertised next week.

Dungarvan Hillwalkers braved alpine conditions for their C walk in Melleray on 11th February last.

[Patricia Hurley]

Winter wonderland for Dungarvan Hillwalking Club's C walkers in Mount Melleray on 11th February. [Patricia Hurley]

Dungarvan Cycling Club G3 heading to Ardmore.

SPRING attempted to reappear last weekend and all groups were happy to get back on the bikes.

With many members travelling abroad in the coming weeks training is been ratched up in preparation for same. Our group 1 and 2 lads are first off with a weeks cycling in Gran Canaria kicking off next Friday. We wish the group safe travels and look forward to seeing the DCC Jersey on tour in our out and about slot in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile here's how this weekend rolled….

Frank had 8 out for the first club spin of 2018 on a Saturday. A frosty start but temperatures steadily rising as the morning went on. Up to Lismore, Tallow, Youghal bridge, Ardmore and home via Old Parish.

90k at a steady pace.

As Group 2 were on a route designed by Pat Dunford, there was an expectation that a few hills would be involved, which turned out to be accurate. After taking the back road to Lismore from Cappoquin, it was left at Deerpark for the first hill of the day, Scruach Hill, a nice little leg warmer. A special mention must go to junior cyclist Aoibhe Power who joined us for the first part of the spin, and tackled this steep hill with aplomb, showing that the good training is paying off under guidance of Emma. Next up was more of a drag into Ballyduff from the Fermoy road.

Then left in Ballyduff village for a climb to Ballysaggart. Then back to Lismore, and a brisk spin home with the rain beginning to set in, with the final planned climb abandoned for another day.

A humpy 90km covered with new climbs for many, with eight out for full spin, with a few cyclists turning after Tallow.

The morning was murky and muddy as Group 3 set off towards Ring. The expected fog didn't materialise and there were beautiful views of Minehead as we travelled along the coast towards Ardmore.

Just outside Ardmore we had a mechanical which resulted in Rob having to phone home.

It was then on to Clashmore more via a new route from Youghal Bridge. The climb here was testing for this time of year but successfully negotiated by all. It was then on

through Dromana to Cappoquin and a lively spin home. 85k at 26.5kph.

11 from the Back Road Group headed off down the coast road for a trip around the reservoirs. With Robert recovering from some surgery during the week the navigation responsibilities were left to the scribe. Despite some backtracking due to missed turns we did make it back safe and sound.

Group 5 had five cyclists set off on Sunday out the N72 where they were joined by two more at the Welcome Inn. Turning left to White Church, Kilmolash, Cappoquin, they had their coffee stop in Lismore where they were joined by a delayed cyclist. After plenty of chat they headed home via Deerpark to Cappoquin and home by the N72. Great to see the few who were in hibernation for the winter back in action 60k at 20kph.

G23k’s group headed off on the planned route which took them along the N72 turning left at the WelcomeInn. The group headed for Aglish a brief talk on the exploits of calving at 4am was given by one of the group. Cycling through Villierstown and into the picturesque Dromana the group then on reaching Cappoquin headed for

P. J. Curran in action last Sunday.

home. 50k at 23kph.

OTHER NEWS SEAN KELLY TOUR We here at DCC were saddened to hear of the cancellation of this year’s Sean Kelly Tour. For many years it was a focal point in our Summer training regime. The feeling of accomplishment each year on whatever route was conquered was the best feeling in the world as groups crossed the finishing line together, often in tough weather conditions, jubilant in their achievement.

We thank the Waterford Sports Partnership and their band of sponsors and volunteers for the memories and hope that this great event will reappear in the sportive calendar in the future.

JUNIOR NOTES Please note while we welcome junior members we are not in a position to take under 18's out on club spins without a parent or guardian present.

We are in the process of putting together some structure in our junior ranks as regarding training spins so watch this space.

As always if you would like anything published please email carolmbyrne99@gmail.com. follow us on facebook for regular updates.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 February, 2018

Talking Horses Big Gowran Park double for Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power OUR Duke and Forge Meadow were the big winners at Gowran Park on Saturday to give Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power a notable double on Red Mills day.

Our Duke battled well to see off Presenting Percy in the Grade 2 chance at odds of 5/2 while 7/4 chance Forge Meadow impressed when taking the Grade 3 hurdle. Our Duke is heading for the Gold Cup at Cheltenham where he will be ridden

by Noel Fehily, with Robbie Power riding last year’s hero Sizing John. Willie Mullins shared a double with his nephew David.

The pair made a winning start to the afternoon with 3/1 shot Some Neck in the beginners’ chase and followed up with Triumph Hurdle-bound Saldier, the 4/9 favourite, in the maiden hurdle.

Danny Mullins was on board as 9/4 chance Tongie won the 2m handicap chase for another local trainer, Pat Fahy.

Sheila Lavery and Robbie Colgan won the 2m4f handicap hurdle with 12/1 shot Laid Back Luke while the gambled-on 5/4 favourite Mary B took the concluding bumper for Charles Byrnes and Richie Deegan.

Cheltenham Festival beckons for Champayne Lady CHAMPAYNE Lady is to take her chance in the mares’ novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month after her cosy success in the opening mares’ maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse on Wednesday. Ridden by Denis O'Regan for Alan Fleming and sporting the colours of Barry Connell’s son Rory, the 9/4 chance saw off the Gordon Elliott-trained 6/4 favourite Moonlight Escape in good style.

Elliott bounced back to win the novice handicap hurdle with the Davy Russell-ridden 4/1 chance Pat’s Oscar. Willie Mullins and Bryan Cooper teamed up to win the 2m4f maiden hurdle with 8/11

favourite Force Of Forces and another odds-on shot to oblige was the Sean Aherne-trained Nicole’s Milan, the 9/10 favourite, which completed a double for Russell in the 2m5f handicap chase.

Denis Hogan both trained and rode the gambled-on 5/1 chance Samson Bill to win the beginners’ chase while the maiden hunters’ chase went to 4/1 shot Allannahs Gold for Cappagh, County Waterford trainer Declan Queally and Derek O’Connor.

A more local winner was Dermot McLoughlin’s Ballymadun which landed the 2m4f handicap hurdle under Navan rider Danny Hand.

Robbie Downey maintains good Minella For run at Dundalk Value books place in ‘Foxhunters’ at Cheltenham

DUNDALK has been kind to Robbie Downey this winter and the Kilcock jockey was on the mark once again on the all-weather when taking the 6f handicap on the rejuvenated Master Speaker.

The 13/8 favourite ran out the easiest winner of the night to win for the second time for Lusk, County Dublin trainer Ado McGuinness. There was a controversial conclusion to the 8f maiden when 2/9 favourite Port Lions, ridden for Michael Halford

by Pat Smullen was first passed the post but was disqualified and placed second behind the Cormac Farrell-trained 9/2 chance Max Velocity and Rory Cleary after causing interference in the closing stages.

Over the same distance, Mostawfee landed the handicap for Curragh trainer Johnny Feane to give 18-year-old Skibbereen, County Cork rider Adam Farragher his first winner.

His fellow apprentices Donagh O’Connor and Ross Coakley also rode winners. O’Connor partnered the Garvan Donnellytrained 5/1 chance Plough Boy to victory in the 5f handicap while Coakley took the concluding 10f handicap on California Lad, a 6/1 winner for Fergal Birrane.

More senior riders Shane Foley and Leigh Roche took the 12f handicap and the 10f maiden respectively. Foley teamed up with Andy Oliver’s 11/4 favourite Financial Conduct while Roche and Darren Bunyan were successful with 5/1 shot Winston Wolfe.

Navan four-timer has Elliott well on top GORDON Elliott continues to dominate at Navan and the season’s leading trainer bagged four winners, including a pair of Grade 2s, at the course on Sunday. He landed a 1-2 in both races with the Davy Russell-ridden 4/6 favourite Diamond Cauchois easily beating Lieutenant Colonel in the Grade 2 Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle and 5/4 favourite Monbeg Notorious edging out Mossback to win the Grade 2 Ten Up Novice Chase under Jack Kennedy.

Elliott gave Russell a second winner when 5/4 favourite Lackaneen Leader easily won the mares’ handicap hurdle while Lisa O’Neill did the steering as 5/2 shot Master Of Tara won the bumper.

Dis Donc came good for Noel Meade and Sean Flanagan at odds of 4/1 in the 2m maiden hurdle while another well-fancied winner was 13-year-old De Benno, a 3/1 joint-favourite, which won the opportunity handicap hurdle for Nenagh, County Tipperary trainer James Grace and Trevor Ryan.

A 13/8 chance overnight, Drumconnor Lad justified considerable market support to win the rated novice chase for Adrian Keatley and Mark Walsh. He was returned the 4/6 favourite and dug deep to win from the Elliott-trained Robin Des Mana.

AT Kildorrery Point-to-Point on Sunday last, Minella For Value recorded a 25 length win to book his place in next month’s Cheltenham’s Foxhunters Chase for Cappagh trainer / rider Declan Queally.

Shadow Rider won the opening four year old Maiden at the rescheduled Avondhu Point-toPoint held at Knockanard on Saturday last. The Colin Bowe trained and Walter Connors owned won the 21⁄2 mile contest by six lengths. The David McGrath trained Vetoncall won the concluding 6 year old and upwards Geldings’ Maiden with the trainer’s son Derek in the saddle.

Upcoming Fixtures Punchestown - Wednesday, February 21 (First Race 1.55) Thurles - Thursday, February 22 (First Race 1.55) Dundalk - Friday, February 23 (First Race 6.00) Fairyhouse - Saturday, February 24 (First Race 1.45) Naas - Sunday, February 25 (First Race 1.40)

Our Duke and Robbie Power jumping the last to win the Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) at Gowran Park.

[Patrick McCann]

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