COUNTY NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 March, 2014
37
Stradbally BAPTISM Shauna Adele Weldon, daughter of Alan and Adele Weldon, Ballydwane was baptised at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen on Saturday, 22nd March, 2014. The sponsors were Brian Cleary and Kate Evans. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. PARISH COUNCIL A Parish Council meeting will take place at the Parochial House on Wednesday night, 26th March, 2014 at 9 p.m. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy is extended to Martin Curran, daughter Hannah and family, Fenor on the recent sad passing of his wife Clodagh (nee Connors) formerly Bellard, Stradbally. Sympathy is also extended to brothers Dermot and Alan and sisters Rosemary and Claire, Stradbally, the extended family, relatives and friends. PARISH DRAW With just one week to go for the parish draw which takes place on Monday, 31st March, 2014 all promoters are busy making contact before the event. An entry costs €20 for 12 weeks or €2 per week.This is the one big fundraising drive to support the church property. New promoters are more than welcome. If you have not made contact with a promoter you can give your name to Fr. Condon any morning or weekend after Mass. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION O p e r a t i o n Transformation continues with the Walk on Monday and Wednesday nights and
circuit training in Sallyfort Farm on Friday. A big finale is being planned for the Social Centre for Sunday, 6th April all the activities to a successful conclusion. RACE NIGHT Yet, another social date for the May diary. The Stradbally GAA Club plan to hold a race night on Saturday, 24th May to raise funds for field maintenance and new equipment. Watch the local notes for more updates. ANTI-PYLON MEETING The seven anti-pylon groups in Co. Waterford are coming together to host the largest public gathering in the county, it will be hosted in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on Friday, 28th March, 2014 at 7.30 p.m. These groups are known locally as Bride and Blackwater, Cappoquin Rethink Energy, Comeraghs Against Pylons, Comeragh K9 Rathgormack Against Pylons, Deise Against Pylons, No More Masts, Kilmeaden and Portlaw Against Pylons.These are all voluntary groups seeking justice for the communities which they represent. The guest speakers on the night will be Thomas Kemp (Nuclear Physicists) examining the health complications of living near or under 400kv power lines. Anyone who has heard Thomas speaking before will be aware of the wealth of knowledge he has to share. Also Malcolm Brown of BW Energy which recent published their report on the evaluation of Gridlink stage one. This
report highlighted the many deficiencies in Ireland’s energy policies. All elected TDs, Senators and MEPs, Eirgrid and Minister Pat Rabbitte has been formally invited to attend and listen to our panel of expert speakers to show support to the communities that elected them to their positions. All communities are urged to come along and show your support. We look forward to meeting you there. BARRON HALL Marie Swaby, will give a Talk on:A - Allergy/Sensitivity Testing B - Geopathic Stress, C - Energy Healing Thursday night 27th at 8.00 p.m. in the Barron Hall. We would like to thank Rob and Anne Whinnet of Blasta Foods for their excellent presentation last week. It is obvious if we continue to eat large amounts of sugar, salt and fats we will be the first generation to die at a younger age than our parents, but there are alternatives. Easter Flower Arrangement, April 10th, Monica Dwane, Chairperson of Dungarvan Flower Club will give a demonstration on flower arranging in the Barron Hall, 8.00 p.m. This is a most important year for these involved in Flower Arranging, for the first time the World Flower Arranging Championships will be held in Ireland, Ballsbridge Dublin in June. All monies raised in the “Health Talks” and “Flower Arranging” go to fund new chairs for the Barron Hall.
Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 2nd April at 8.00 p.m. Rebecca will be our guest on the night giving the final part of her delicious cooking demonstration. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Week ending Sunday, 16th March, 2014. Lotto Jackpot €300. Winning numbers drawn were 25,13,10. No winner. 5 x €20 winners were Michael Dalton, Nellie Hallinan, Jackie O'Connell, Marian & Dermot, Diane Cotter. Promoter's Prize €20, Tom Condon. Week ending Sunday, 23rd March, 2014. Lotto Jackpot €400. Winning numbers drawn were 13, 21, 24. No winner. New jack-
pot for next week is €500. 5 x €20 winners were John Power, Ellen McGrath, Sean Foley, Caoimhe Keane, Patrick Whelan. Promoter's Prize €20, Dunne's Bar. Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from committee members, designated promoters and all the local retail outlets. Next draw is in Dunnes's Bar, Touraneena on Sunday, 30th March, 2014. BALL ROLL FUNDRAISER The Naomh Brid Juvenile GAA club will hold a registration day for all juvenile players on Sunday, 6th April, in Modeligo. During the day, a 'Ball Roll' fundraising event will be held. All committee members will have lines available for sale, whereby you buy an
individually numbered ball for €5 and if your ball is deemed to be the winner, you win €150. The amount of lines available for this event is limited. This event has proven to be great fun and a great success in past years, so don't miss out, contact a committee member for your chance to win. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Johnny Moroney, Knocketreelane who recently passed to his eternal reward. We extend our deepest sympathy to his cousin Nancy Moroney, extended relatives, The Melody, Walsh, Tobin and Dwyer families, the Guiry family, and all his lifelong neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Abbeyside ventures on Lugnaquilla, Co. Wicklow.
Abbeyide Scouts hike to Lugnaquilla WE started as usual with the Scout prayer and subs. We then did some more on our street awareness and behaviour sessions with Kieran O’Dea. We also did some assessment on the Hillwalking adventure skills badge, after our recent hikes, and are happy to report that we will be awarding badges this week. We had a moderate turnout for the St. Patrick’s Day parade, due to the fact that some scouts also march with other clubs that they are involved in and others wanted to see, rather than be in the parade. We have done a lot of activities with scouts already this year, so decided to be relaxed about it this year, but we will be expecting a better turn out next year. You have been warned! Our ventures success-
fully completed their hike to Lugnaquilla in Wicklow, and climbed its very impressive 3,000’ height, encountering some fog and a (very little) snow on the way. Very, very well done to all concerned, particular thanks to Claire, Eamonn’s x 2 (Cashin and Franklin) and we were also delighted to be accompanied by Paschal Guilfoyle and some De La Salle ventures and leaders. The lads are now officially started on their planned 4 Provinces Peaks of Ireland challenge for this year, with Slieve Donard in Co. Down being the next target, in May. This programme combines technical skills, teamwork, planning and a real physical challenge and 4th Waterford as a group would like to congratulate our ventures, they are making
Abbeyside ventures on Lugnaquilla, Co. Wicklow.
great progress. The meeting on the 26th will be Mufti, as we will be gear packing for the camp
in Glenshelane with the Ballygunner and Ferrybank scouts on the 28th – 30th March.
Abbeyside ventures on Lugnaquilla, Co. Wicklow.