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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 July, 2014
Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS Even though we are well into the Summer work is ongoing in the town. In the past week the Mari Mina gift shop on Main Street was painted as was the new barber shop and the stone facing of the wall at the rear of the hotel car park was also finished off. Thanks to the owners of all those premises for carrying out the work. The tidy towns working team broke up into two groups on Monday 14th - one group swept and washed empty buildings on Main Street and the other removed weeds from the tops of stone walls at West Street, along the area of St. Carthage's Well and on Ferry Lane. The last group also spent time at the Strand removing dockleaf plants from the wild flower meadow as they were about to go to seed. Since the Mutt Mitt dispensers were installed in five different places around the town during March this year over three thousand bags have been dispensed. In general there has been positive feedback in the town towards the iniative but we still have people who don’t clean up after their dogs in public places and there are some people who use the biodegradeable bags but dump the used back on the footpath or in some planted area which is not very pleasant for the residents living nearby. Congratulations to all involved in the Lismore
Main Street Regeneration iniative with the launch on Saturday, 19th July of the Lismore Craft Collective in O’Hanrahan's premises on Main Street. The collective is made up of five craft workers who will display make and sell their products every day between now and the end of August.The craft workers involved are, Len Canton Leatherwork, Joan Casey Mosaic and Felt Making, Jane Jermyn - Ceramics, Eugene Young Iona Irish Crystal and Moritz Schurmann - Jewellery Design. We in Lismore Tidy Towns wish the iniative well as the many empty buildings on the Main Street have been of concern to us for a number of years so the many visitors coming to the town will now be able to spend a bit longer in the town as they will have another place to browse around. This project came about following on from the successful "BRAND LISMORE" competition 2013 in which Lismore's identity was chosen for the town's marketing and promotional needs. The Lismore Marketing Committee set out to initiate a pilot venture for the revitalisation of Lismore's Main Street. This would be to partner creative artisans with property owners who had vacant spaces for use. Lismore Craft Collective is the first step in the the Main Street Regeneration iniative to bring life back to
the heart of the town for local people and visitors. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK One way to prevent waste is to upcycle What is Upcycling? Upcycling is the art of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and a new function. By taking this item and doing work on it the finished product will become more practical and beautiful than it previouly was. To learn more about upcycling watch the following television programme presently on Channel 4 every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. "Kirstie's Fill Your House". GALA DAY AT ST. CARTHAGE'S HOUSE - 27th AUGUST Hear ye, hear ye all. The mammoth Gala Day extravaganza will take place this coming Sunday, 27th August in and around St. Carthage's House. Grand Charity Auction, Plant, Book and Bake Sale with all sorts of extras in entertainment and family fun. All books, plants and baked delights welcome as contributions to the fray. Highlight of the afternoon will be the triumphant welcoming back of the 4 Donegal-toDeise 'saddle-gurus', who will complete their gruelling sponsored 'cyclathon' from Letterkenny to Lismore. The doughty 'cycleteers' will arrive to a flourish of enthusiastic appreciation with a fanfare
Modeligo JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS Congratulations to our Junior Footballers who continued on their winning ways vs Tallow on Friday evening last, there were scores a-plenty from our livewire forwards, and how we look forward to supporting this excellent team as the competition progresses. Next up it's Colligan Emmetts, see elsewhere for details re this fixture, so why not come along and give the footballers the support they deserve. Meanwhile it was disappointment for the Na Déise girls on the Waterford U-14 Ladies Football panel at Nenagh on Sunday.They went under to the Galway girls despite a great effort. Hard luck, ladies, and best wishes on your future footballing endeavours. ST. DECLAN’S WELL MASS The annual Mass at St. Declan's Well, Toor, will be celebrated on this Thursday, July 24th at 12.00 noon. CONDOLENCES It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Michael Power, Graigueavurra, and sincere sympathies are offered to his son and daughter and their families, also to the extended Power family, to his neighbours and friends. The late
Michael was a Touraneena native who came to live in Modeligo on his marriage to Eileen Flynn, who predeceased him less than 12 months ago. Following Requiem Mass in Modeligo on Tuesday, 15th July, celebrated by Fr. Kiely, P.P., the late Michael's remains were interred in the adjoining cemetery. CRANNCHUR AITIUL Once again, in return for carparking duties, Modeligo Mini-lotto have been granted permission to sell Mini-Lotto tickets at the annual Dungarvan Show, and so we are extremely grateful to the Show Committee for affording us this facility.The show will be held at the usual venue on this Thursday, July 24th, and for just €2 you can be in with a chance of winning our jackpot, remember it's any 3 numbers between 1 and 30. Last Saturday night's numbers were 19, 20 and 26, and as there were no match 3 tickets on the count-centre table. Our next jackpot will be €600. Congratulations to our €25 lucky dip winners as follows: Mike Dalton Jr., Modeligo; Anne Cliffe (X 2), Cappagh and Pat Pendergast, Ballyhane. Thanks for your continued support.
from the Lismore community at large. Be there, or be square! 2.00 p.m. onwards. LISMORE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL AUGUST 4th-10th The heat is on, the temperature's a-rising, and soon (very soon) it will be full steam ahead for the Lismore Community Festival. From 5-a-side, mixed-gender soccer tournament to open the festival, onwards right through to the Grand Pub Talent Show finale in Rose's West End Bar, the festival is packed with this, that and th'other to suit all tastes and temperaments. Along with nightly Pongo,, a '45-card' drive, table quiz, Texas 'Hold-em' poker, treasure hunt, barbecue, beat-on-the-Mall, picnic-in-the-park, fancy-dress competition, creativia and, of course the perennial 'Rose-of-Lismore' award are some the key highlights of the week. Programme posters and full details will be available next week. Chalk it down, pencil it in and step it out ! Yee-haw ! PONGO Pongo evenings continue this coming Friday 25th in the Community Hall at 8.30 p.m.The prime prince of Pongo, his 'excellencyof-numbers' the honourable Dick Aherne will preside. All are most warmly welcome. Proceeds to St. Carthage's House.
Martina and Martin Fahey from Pulla and Mealla Fahey, Project Manager Lismore Heritage Company at the official opening of the renovated Lismore Heritage Centre, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart JESUS came to proclaim the kingdom of God. But Jesus never tells us exactly what the kingdom of God is. Rather he leads us by the use of parables to have a hunger for the kingdom of God. It is St. Paul who says; the kingdom of God is justice, peace and joy in the Spirit. Surely the business of a Parish is primarily to proclaim the same Kingdom of God, for us is Jesus by word and by deed. Jesus’ concern is how to get everyone into the kingdom of God while we often try to keep some people out of the kingdom. For Jesus the graciousness of God the Father was the second great theme in the preaching of Jesus. You would do well to read as a family the Gospel according to St. Matthew and share your reflections. It would be a fine way to nurture family prayer.
To keep you up to date with the work on St. Carthage’s Church.The organ is now removed so you can see the eight stained glass windows in the rose window. Work, both inside and outside of the building will be in full speed ahead this week. It is great to have skilled craftsmen on the job.Thank you to those who are paying for the work on your own church. Your names will be written in history. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 26th July - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 27th July - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM
Ballysaggart Festival 2014 BALLYSAGGART Festival is fast approaching and will be held from Monday, 28th July, to Sunday, 3rd August. Points of interests this week on the festival calendar. For bookings for the Variety Show please contact Carmel 087-9809049 or Helena on 0877523386. All bookings must be in before Saturday, 26th July. The Mommy’s Football Tournament will take place at 7.00 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd August. And then for the men at 7.45 p.m. our ‘Past Heroes’ which is a match that will involve team members who played
with the Ballysaggart GAA Club in the ’80s and early ’90s. Like the Mommy’s I’m sure they’ll prove that you’re never too old … To unwind after the matches and catch your breath there will be Country & Western Style BBQ in Meagher’s Bar at 9.30 p.m. There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Child, Teenager, Adult and Couple. (So get your Country & Western costume ready). At the Gala Day there will be an obstacle course. This is called ‘Fittest Friends’. It includes teams of 4 with at least
2 females on the team. Participants must be 16 years and over. It’s a fun obstacle course, so if you would like to enter a team then please contact Helena on 087-7523386. All teams must be entered before the Gala Day. There will also be a cake sale in the field at the Gala Day. All home baking would be greatly appreciated. The festival will close with the Fancy Dress, so just a reminder to one and all to get your costumes, transport and walking shoes ready. We look forward to a week of fun and enjoyment …
Léine Medieval Crafters present ‘Viking Womens’ Work’ in Dungarvan Library 24th, 25th and 26th July, 2014 LÉINE Medieval Crafters are hosting a living exhibition of crafts, clothing and domestic skills entitled ‘Viking Women’s Work’ in Dungarvan Central Library for three days from Thursday,
24th July, to Saturday, 26th July. Craft demonstrations include weaving, naalbinding, tablet weaving, stitching and presentation of clothes from the period. Drop in during library open-
ing hours and learn about the crafts, clothing and domestic life of Viking Women! This Waterford City and County Libraries event is free and open to all.