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Poll-topper Mary ‘humbled’ by Waterford’s show of support

By Paul Mooney NEWCOMER to national politics, Mary Butler, topped the poll in the Waterford constituency, and was elected in the first count, exceeding the quota, with more than 10,600 first preference votes.

Her sensational swoop to victory even stunned herself, and described the number of first preference votes she received as “incredible”.

Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, Mary said she was overwhelmed and humbled by the support show to her by the electorate.

Portlaw-based Mary is a Councillor

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on Waterford City and County Council for the Comeragh area. She is a married mother of three and works part-time in a jewellery shop in Waterford City.

She was at home with her family on Saturday morning when news began filtering through from the tallies that she had performed very strongly at the polls.

“I always felt I had a fantastic chance, but I never imagined I would top the poll,” said Mary.

“The message was loud and clear from the people, that they wanted Fianna Fáil representation. I was getting that on the doors since I began my campaign back in June last year.

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RESIDENTS of the Drumhills, Dungarvan have been asked to make submissions on a ‘revised Environmental Impact Statement’ in relation to a proposed wind farm.

Ecopower Development Limited had applied to construct 12 wind turbines, 126.6 metres in height, on the top of Drumhills which was rejected by Waterford Council. This decision was appealed to An Bord Planala by Ecopower. (Board reference: PL93.244006).

On the 5th February, 2016 residents of the Drumhills area of Dungarvan were

informed by An Bord Pleanála: “The Board is of opinion that, in the particular circumstances of this appeal, it is appropriate in the interests of justice to request you to make submissions or observations in relation to the revised Environmental Impact Statement Ecopower Developments Limited submitted to An Bord Pleanála on the 19th of August, 2015”.

One of the revisions to Ecopowers plan is for the construction traffic to use the local Strikes Hill Road, which travels past the local Glenbeg National School.

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and County Council on Waterford City area. She is a married for the Comeragh works part-time in and mother of three Waterford City. in on a jewellery shop to national politics, with her family in the NEWCOMER filShe was at home topped the poll when news began Mary Butler, and was elected Saturday morning that she quota, tering through from the tallies polls.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WINDY and blustery on Wednesday morning with heavy and frequent showers and an ongoing risk of severe gusts in the strong to gale force northwesterly winds.The showers will become lighter and more isolated in the afternoon but winds will continue strong to near gale force for a time. Highs of 7 to 9 Celsius.

NATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING FEW DAYS Winds will eventually moderate considerably on Wednesday night and showers will become isolated. Slight to sharp ground frost will develop and there will be a risk of ice also. Lowest temperatures between +2 and -1 degrees.

After a dry and bright start to Thursday in many places, outbreaks of rain soon reaching the west will spread to all parts of the country during the afternoon. It will be a cold day with temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees at best. It looks like rain will continue for a time in some areas on Thursday night, but where skies clear, frost will develop again.

Friday will remain rather cold with winds turning more northerly. Most places will have some sunshine but there will be wintry showers also. Some showers will persist overnight but most places will be dry and clear with sharp to severe ground frost.

The weekend will remain cold with isolated showers but probably a good deal of sunshine also, though quite frosty at night.

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Submissions sought on revised EIS for wind farm FROM FRONT PAGE It is understood that this is causing a lot of parents to become alarmed at the prospect of 12 to 15 months of construction traffic on a road that is already struggling to cope.

Also included are details of months of road closures that the company is planning to facilitate laying cabling. It is proposed that this will be in the area from Knocknamone to Carrigalea which will impact on residents and the other local national school.

Representatives of the Drumhills community will hold an information meeting about the matter at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, on 10th March next at 7.30 p.m.

GUIDELINES Since 2014 rural residents of Ireland have been promised delivery of a revised set of guidelines on wind farm development, these should address issues regarding set back distance, flicker disturbance and noise issues.

These remain to be published while applications for new wind farms continue to be made.

Rural communities and leading economists such as Colm McCarthy have been calling for a cost benefit analysis to be carried out in Ireland before further wind farms are developed, this has yet to happen. However, the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources have committed since

2008 that onshore wind farms will be the backbone of Irish energy to 2020.

Worryingly for community activists in December 2015 the previous government signed into law an amendment to the Planning and Development Act of 2000 (PDA 2000) Section 28. In layman terms these remove any power from local councils to make amendments to planning guidelines in the interests of the local county.

HIGH ENERGY COSTS A spokesperson for Drumhills residents said wind developers say wind power is an ‘investment’ in the local area, but the spokesperson disputed this, saying ordinary citizens are paying for wind power through higher energy costs.

Currently, Ireland has the third highest energy costs in the EU, and more than double what people in Britain pay for their energy.

The spokesperson said that with each new wind farm erected, the energy costs are driven upwards because of subsidies to wind developers. He said Irish consumers are now aware of a concept of ‘Energy Poverty’, yet Irish energy companies and foreign hedgefund investment companies are reaping massive profits.

CO2 EMISSIONS The residents’ spokesperson also hit out at

Ecopower for how their proposed wind farm in the Drumhills will contribute negatively to CO2 emissions.

“They provided the following figures ‘The cumulative impact on climate due to forestry loss is predicted to be a 612.4 tonnes of CO2 associated with the permanent loss of 28.2 hectares of forest’,” said the residents’ spokesperson.

“The impact of construction related materials from the windfarm, grid route and vehicles is predicted to be 3,937 tonnes CO2,” he added.

GEOTHERMAL ALTERNATIVE “This is extremely worrying in today’s environment when technology has moved to truer green technologies that are less invasive on the environment and disturbing to the people that live there. Polish Environment Minister Jan Szyszko announced on 24th February, 2016 that Poland ‘will develop geothermal energy resources rather than wind farms which spoil the landscape’,” the spokesperson said.

“Why is Ireland not leading the way in this type of technology?” the spokesperson asked.

The spokesperson said if the proposed Drumhills wind farm gets the go-ahead, then residents of the area and across Dungarvan and West Waterford “can expect more applications for wind farms”.

Poll-topper Mary ‘humbled’ by Waterford’s show of support FROM FRONT PAGE Mary expressed her thanks to the people of Waterford for placing their trust in her and voting for her and said she was “delighted and humbled” by the show of support.

During her campaign, Mary raised many issues of concern that affects Waterford and the Comeragh area, which she hopes to raise in the Dáil, including the lack of a 24/7 cardiac unit at University Hospital Waterford, lack of housing and unemployment, and the provision of services to rural and urban communities.

Mary’s victory is also a huge victory for the Fianna Fáil party, after they were mercilessly trounced by the electorate at the ballot box in 2011 and lost their seat in the Waterford Constituency, following the financial meltdown

of the country.

Mary’s success in the General Election signals the return of Fianna Fáil to Waterford. She is the first TD elected for Fianna Fáil since 2007 and she is the first female TD for the party in the Waterford Constituency.

This newspaper signalled the revival of Fianna Fáil in Waterford back in June, 2015, when Mary was campaigning around the constituency with party leader, Micheál Martin.

Mary pointed out at the time that she was receiving “favourable reception” around the area and many of their members were optimistic about the future of the party in Waterford.

At that time, Mr. Martin acknowledged that Fianna Fáil had made mistakes in the past, but insisted the party have

“learned from those mistakes”.

Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane (a sitting Senator) was the second candidate to take a seat in the Waterford Constituency last Saturday, when he exceeded the quota in the sixth count.

This is the first time Sinn Féin have been represented in Waterford in 89 years - since Caitlín Brugha (wife of Cathal Brugha) was returned to the Dáil in 1927.

Two incumbents, Independent John Halligan retained his seat exceeding the quota in the eighth count, while John Deasy, Fine Gael, was elected in the ninth count without reaching the quota.

The West Waterford area has been continually represented by a Deasy (John and his father, Austin) since 1977.

Outgoing TDs, Ciara

Conway, Labour, and Paudie Coffey, Fine Gael, (a Minister of State) lost their seats.

Conway had a disastrous performance with less than five percent of the vote, while Coffey trailed Deasy by 400 votes, which widened to over 500 votes in the final count.

Meanwhile, Presiding Officer, Niall Rooney has stated there will be an investigation into the failure of staff to stamp ballot papers before they were handed to voters.

There were around 80 unstamped ballet papers among the 400 spoiled votes in the Waterford Constituency.

Mr. Rooney promised that whoever was responsible for the unstamped ballot papers would not work on future elections.

See page 6 for coverage of General Election count

Local branch of Fianna Fáil congratulates Mary Butler on election success THE Waterford Fianna Fail organisation is delighted to congratulate Mary Butler, on being elected as a TD, with a poll topping performance,

securing 10,603 first preference votes.

This was an enormous achievement for Mary and an historic victory for the party locally as the first female TD in

Waterford.Mary was first elected to Waterford Council in 2014. She is married with 3 children, living in Portlaw and working in the City.

She has an unrivalled work ethic and will serve Waterford

tirelessly.

We are looking forward to working with her as she is a fresh, strong voice for Waterford.

Ar aghaidh le Fianna Fail.

Signed, Helen Young, PRO Comhairle Dail Port Lairge.

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ABBEYSIDE singer and song writer, Moylan Brunnock will battle it out on RTÉ One this Sunday, in the next stage of The Voice of Ireland competition.

Earlier this year, Moylan impressed judges at the blind audition stage of the show, with her rendition of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’.

She joined Niall (Bressie) Breslin’s team and progressed to the battle stage of the competition.

Moylan will go head-to-head with another contestant this coming Sunday, 6th March, on RTÉ One from 6.30 p.m.

If she is successful, Moylan will progress to the live part of the show which will broadcast from Dublin’s Helix for the grand final and the prize of a recording contract with Universal Music.

Moylan is a familiar face around Dungarvan, gigging live in various premises, including Murphy’s Bar at Davitts Quay.

With a background in music, Moylan started out as a SeĂĄn Nos singer and competed in traditional Irish music competitions.

She is a member of Dublin’s Gospel Choir, and plays the fiddle, piano and guitar. Moylan, is a past pupil of Saint Augustine’s College, Duckspool, Abbeyside, and she is currently a student at Saint Patrick’s College, Dublin, studying primary school teaching.

To see how Moylan does in the battle stage of the competition, tune into The Voice of Ireland on RTÉ One this coming Sunday from 6.30 p.m.

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Councillor concerned flytipping is on the increase WATERFORD City and County Council was warned that illegal dumping and flytipping is getting out of hand with litter levels at an all time high.

Cllr. Mary Butler told the recent meeting of the local authority said there has been a recent surge in flytipping and the Council needs to be “more proactive� in tackling the problem.

Cllr. Joe Kelly noted that 177 complaints had been received in the space of a month over December / January, under the Waste Management Act. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said there were 20 on-the-spot litter fines issued in the past month.

He said the Council receives an average of eight complaints a day in relation to illegal dumping and flytipping.

He said that there may be three or four complaints logged about the one incident, but all complaints are followed up and culprits pursued further, through the issuing of

fines or prosecution in the courts.

Mr. Galvin said that Environmental Inspectors continue to investigate complaints received and monitor illegal waste issues, littering, flytipping, etc.

CHANGES IN WASTE COLLECTION CHARGES Now that the General Election is over, people can expect to pay increased bin collection charges from the Summer.

It is widely known that Fine Gael / Labour have introduced a new ‘pay by weight’ system, which will come into effect on 1st July, where people will pay their bin charges based on the weight of their rubbish.

It is also expected that as well as bin lifts, the waste collection companies will introduce annual flat rate fees.

The principle of the system is to hit people’s pockets to financially incentivise them to reduce their waste.

Update on energy upgrade scheme not expected until early April IT is expected to be late March / early April before Waterford Council receives word on grants for 2016 from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Answering a query at the recent meeting of Waterford Council, Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said applications for grants

for energy upgrades under SEAI closed in early February, and the Council won’t have word on the funding approved until late March / early April.

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WATERFORD 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY– APRIL 2016

SchoolsDebate

Díospóireacht Scoile

Debating competition for secondary school students on 1916 resolutions by Waterford City and County Councils, organised by the City & County Archivist.

Comórtas díospóireachta do mhicléinn meánscoile ar rúin 1916 de chuid Chomhairlí Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, eagraithe ag Cartlannaí Chathair & Chontae Phort Láirge.

JANUARY 6TH– APRIL 2016

A Poem for Ireland Poetry Competition

Comórtas Filíochta Dán d’Éirinn

6 EANÁIR – AIBREÁN 2016

National post-primary schools poetry competition being run by the Department of Education & Skills, the Public Library Service and Libraries Development, LGMA, and administered by Waterford City & County Libraries.

Comórtas náisiúnta filíochta d’iarbhunscoileanna, á reachtáil ag an Roinn Oideachais & Scileanna, an tSeirbhís Leabharlainne Poiblí agus Forbairt Leabharlann, Gníomhaireacht Bainistíochta Rialtais Áitiúil, agus é á riaradh ag Leabharlanna Chathair & Chontae Phort Láirge.

MARCH 2016

‘The Recent and Tragic Occurrences’ 1916 and County Waterford Exhibition on the impacts of 1916 on West Waterford and Dungarvan. The exhibition will feature photographs, medals and other memorabilia relating to the period.

Two local men, Seán Ó Gríofáin and Liam Ó Réagáin were in Dublin during the Rising and their stories will be told.

Seán’s 1916 medal and other documents will be on display. Pádraig Pearse’s friendship with Dan Fraher, sportsman and republican activist will feature.

‘The Recent and Tragic Occurrences’ 1916 agusContae Phort Láirge

‘Other Voices Waterford 1916’

‘Guthanna Eile – Port Láirge 1916’

An exhibition exploring Waterford’s involvement in the revolutionary era in the years leading up to and including 1916.

Taispeántas ag féachaint ar anbpáirt a ghlac Port Láirge sa ré réabhlóideach sna blianta suas go dtí 1916.

EANÁIR– AIBREÁN 2016 Secondary Schools in Waterford City and County Meánscoileann a i gCathair agus i gContae Phort Láirge

MÁRTA 2016 Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan Músaem Chontae Phort Láirge, Dún Garbhán

MARCH 2016

Taispeántas ar an tionchar a bhí ag 1916 ar Iarthar Phort Láirge agus ar Dhún Garbhán. Beidh grianghrafanna, boinn agus earraí cuimhneacháin eile ón tréimhse ar thaispeáint.

Bhí beirt fhear áitiúil, Seán Ó Gríofáin agus Liam Ó Réagáin ón Rinn i mBaile Átha Cliath le linn an Éirí Amach agus inseofar a scéalta.Beidh bonn 1916 Sheáin agus doiciméidí eile ar thaispeáint. Beidh eolas ann chomh maith mar

Músaem na Seod, Cathair Phort Láirge ST

MARCH 1 – 17TH2016 1-17 MÁRTA 2016

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Events and activities in Irish incelebration of the Centenary Commemoration.

Imeachtaí agus gníomhaíochtaí as Gaeilge chunan Comóradh Céad Bliain a cheiliúradh.

1916: A Family Journey the Waterford connection by local arts worker Ollie Breslin

1916: A Family Journey – an ceangal le Port Láirge leis an oibrí áitiúil ealaíon, Ollie Breslin

Waterford City and County Cathair agus Contae Phort Láirge MARCH 1ST 2016 @ 7.30PM 1 MÁRTA 2016 @ 7.30 I.N.

Youth and Imagination An Óige agus an tSamhlaíocht

Historical Reflection Machnamh ar an Stair

gheall ar an gcairdeas a bhí idir Phádraig Mac Piarais agus Dan Fraher, fear spóirt agus gníomhaí poblachtánach.

MÁRTA 2016 Museum of Treasures, Waterford City

Youth and Imagination An Óige agus an tSamhlaíocht

Historical Reflection Machnamh ar an Stair

The Living Language An Teanga Bheo

Historical Reflection Machnamh ar an Stair

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Citizenship Ceremony 200+ new citizens will receive citizenship from the Minister for Justice.

Searmanas Saoránaigh

Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye

Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council,has commissioned a new play for 2016 by Waterford playwright, Jim Nolan. A century on from the Easter Rising, this play is a timely reflection on the distance between the vision which inspired 1916 and contemporary Ireland's political and cultural ethos.

Dráma nua ar 1916 coimisiúnaithe ag Oifig Ealaíon Phort Láirge, agus scríofa ag an drámadóir de bhunadh Phort Láirge, Jim Nolan. Céad bliain ó Éirí Amach na Cásca, tugann an drama seo léargas tráthúil ar an bhfad idir an fhís a bhí taobh thiar de 1916 agus ethos polaitiúil agus cultúrtha na hÉireann sa lá atá inniu ann.

Bronnfaidh an tAire Dlí & Cirt saoránacht ar 200+ saoránaigh nua.

Large Room, City Hall

State Ceremonial Searmanais Stáit

Seomra Mór, Halla na Cathrach MARCH 2016 MÁRTA 2016 Waterford and Ballyduff Port Láirge agus An Baile Dubh

March 4th – 26thin Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford.

Councillor welcomes allocations of funding to address road repairs around District A COUNCILLOR said he is delighted to announce that funding is to be allocated to several roads around the Dungarvan area, which he has tirelessly campaigned to have work carried out to repair damage caused to these roads.

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell has welcomed nearly €240,000 to carry out repairs around Dungarvan District.

He revealed that €100,000 has been allocated to carry out flood repair work on the Carriglea Road at Coolnagour / Kilmurray.

Several weeks ago, Cllr.

O’Donnell highlighted problems with flooding on the road at Coolnagour / Kilmurray.

He welcomed the funding and said the work at Carriglea Road is badly needed to alleviate flooding problems which have been experienced by local residents for the past 30 years or more.

Cllr. O’Donnell said a further €100,000 has been allocated for works to alle-

viate flooding at Kilrush.

He said €15,000 has been allocated towards work to address the Coolnasmear road collapse, while €20,000 has been allocated for works to repair road damage at Clashmore by the school.

There is a fund of €5,000 allocated to repair road damage at Kilmurray; and €50,000 for works on Ballyguiry Bridge; while €1,500 has been allocated for work at Ballintaylor.

“I have been making representation to the Council about these areas and I’m delighted to finally see money allocated for work to repair the roads,” said Cllr. O’Donnell.

Meanwhile, Cllr.

O’Donnell revealed that the recycling of the road will be carried out at Robert’s Cross in Ring up as far as Byrne’s Cross on the Old Parish Road.

He said a dangerous bend in the road from Ring GAA pitch to Helvick Road will be removed, with public lighting and footpaths to be installed on

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell pictured recently at flooding along the Carriglea Road at Coolnagour / Kilmurray. He has welcomed a fund of €100,000 to carry out work at the location to alleviate flooding. that road sometime next year.

“This is something I’ve been working on since I got into the Council,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “I’m delighted the work is being carried out.”

In other works, Cllr.

O’Donnell said 300 metres

of tarmacadam will be laid at Shanakill, Ring, with the rest of the road to be completed next year.

He said another 300 metres of tarmacadam will be laid from the Grotto in Ring to the Church.

A pedestrian crossing is due to be installed at John

Paul’s Pub within the next couple of months.

Cllr.

O’Donnell expressed his thanks to senior engineers, Pat McCarthy and Josephine McGrath for all the work they’ve carried out to help repair and reinstate roads around the district.

Update on development works at Grattan Square FOLLOWING an update with the Resident Engineer & Wills Brothers Construction regarding the redevelopment Works on Grattan Square, the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber can confirm the following: Paving project has started in Section 1A & 1B of Grattan Square. Going from the former Halifax Bank to approx. The Enterprise Bar. This area will be paved and the transfer of properties from the old water main to the new will be completed.

It is expected this section will take until

the end of March to fully complete.

Will Brothers are working in tandem with the ESB. There will be Water Interruption and lane closures at Cross Bridge Street Tuesday and Wednesday, 8th and 9th March, and Mary Street on Thursday, 3rd March. For more details call - Irish Water Customer Contact Centre on 1890-278-278. **Wills Brothers Construction Business Liaison Person is the Foreman Jim Gilbert who has committed to be in contact with businesses affected regularly.

Daffodil Day to be held on Friday, 11th March

Waterford City and County Ionad Thairseach Naomh Phádraig, Cathair agus Contae Phort Láirge MARCH 4TH 2016

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Cultural Expression Léiriú Cultúrtha

DAFFODIL Day is taking place on Friday, 11th March, 2016 and the Irish Cancer Society and lead partner, Dell, are appealing to businesses in County Waterford to come on board to bring Daffodil Day to their workplace and help people across Ireland affected by cancer.

Over 200 companies have already signed up to participate in Daffodil Day this year but the Society needs more businesses to get involved to ensure it can continue to provide its free services and support to people with cancer in County Waterford. Last year 5 companies in County Waterford supported Daffodil Day.

Business Guru and cancer survivor Bobby Kerr is getting behind Daffodil Day and is urging businesses in County Waterford to do the Bobby Kerr said “40,000 people hear the dreaded words ‘you have cancer’ every year and last year I was one of them. I was diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck. Cancer is a very serious disease and has a major impact on your life. I couldn’t have gotten through my diagnosis without support. I know that Daffodil Day funds free nationwide services that provide support for those with cancer, and their families, all over Ireland. So please support Daffodil Day on Friday, March 11th.”

40,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and as cancer incidence grows so does demand for the Irish Cancer Society’s services.

Latest figures show that 1,052 people from Waterford were diagnosed with cancer in 2013. The overall target for Daffodil Day 2016 is to raise €3.5 million, funds that will be used by the Society to continue to provide its free nationwide services. In 2015 over 250 companies around Ireland signed up with the Irish Cancer Society to support Daffodil Day, raising over €303,000 for cancer support and services. www.cancer.ie/daffodildayatwork.

Bobby Kerr, who was diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck last year is pictured encouraging businesses to get behind Daffodil Day and fight back against this very serious disease.

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Waterford constituency: 4 seats Electorate: 81,819; Turnout: 63.7%; Spoiled votes: 400; Total poll: 52,103; Valid poll: 51,703; Quota: 10,341.

Count 1 CANDIDATE Butler, Mary FF 10,603 Cullinane, David SF 9,739 *Halligan, John IA 8,306 *Deasy, John FG 7,641 *Coffey, Paudie FG 7,209 *Conway, Ciara, LAB 2,268 O’Sullivan, Grace, GP 2,237 Dunphy, Una PBPA 1,646 Power, Mailo, RI 862 Walsh, John D. CD 858 Quilty, Edward, DDI 194 Ahmed, S. Mohiuddin IND 140 * Denotes outgoing TD Names in bold were elected

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9,783 8,368 7,687 7,245 2,286 2,254 1,656 880 865 195 143

9,826 8,438 7,697 7,281 2,302 2,285 1,719 902 895 -

9,890 8,513 7,806 7,412 2,309 2,379 1,767 1,087 -

9,967 8,674 7,996 7,600 2,367 2,567 1,857 -

10,497 9,271 8,067 7,635 2,445 2,968 -

9,345 8,072 7,637 2,449 2,993 -

11,148 9,443 8,946 -

9,671 9,104 -

Meet the Waterford TDs

Pictured at the election count in Waterford over the weekend, left to right: Martin Coffey, Old Parish; newly elected TD, David Cullinane, Sinn Féin, with his son, Emmet; First Minister Martin McGuinness; and local Councillor, Siobhán Whelan.

Deputy Mary Butler, TD, Fianna Fáil.

Deputy David Cullinane, TD, Sinn Féin.

Deputy John Halligan, TD, Independent Alliance.

Deputy John Deasy, TD, Fine Gael.

Waterford proved to be ‘extremely interesting’ in battle for four seats The return of Fianna Fáil; Sinn Féin gains a seat; Labour is wiped out; Fine Gael hold on to one seat THIS newspaper got it right last week when we stated that the Waterford constituency would go from ‘predictable’ to ‘extremely interesting’ on the political battlefield - but no-one expected or predicted the change which occurred, writes Paul Mooney.

Many political pundits predicted two Fine Gael, one Sinn Féin and one Independent make-up for Waterford - with the final seat to be fought over by Mary Butler, Ciara Conway and David Cullinane.

So it came as a complete shock to many stalwarts of the political game when newcomer Mary Butler topped the poll for Fianna Fáil, signalling a come-back for the party to Waterford, which was so badly trounced in the 2011 General Election.

Mary exceeded the quota on the first count, drawing 10,603 first preference votes.

What was also shocking this time around was Fine Gael’s John Deasy, who scraped in under-quota for this election, managing to retain his seat, while party colleague, Paudie Coffey, lost his seat.

The battle for the final seat was between Deasy and Coffey - another event which was unforseen by political analysts. In 2011, Deasy drew 10,718 first preference votes and took the first seat on the third count.

Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane, took a seat this time - which was widely expected, as did Independent, John Halligan.

It was a sense of deja-vu at the count last Saturday, when the government coalition was punished by an unforgiving electorate for their harsh policies, taxes and charges.

Fine Gael’s election slogan ‘Let’s keep the recovery going’ was considered

an insult and ‘slap in the face’ to citizens living in rural Ireland and those families classed as homeless - as the recovery has not been felt outside of Dublin City.

Like the previous government of Fianna Fáil / Green Party, the current outgoing government of Fine Gael / Labour paid the price with a collapse in their votes and a loss of seats across the country.

Labour’s Ciara Conway and Fine Gael’s Paudie Coffey were the political victims in Waterford, losing their seats, to Fianna Fáil’s Mary Butler and Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane.

Ciara’s seat was viewed as vulnerable due to the backlash against the Labour Party nationally.

A message was sent loud and clear from the electorate during the local elections of 2014, when the Labour Party vote completely collapsed and they managed to elect only one Councillor to Waterford

City and County Council but that message was evidently ignored as Labour continued to support harsh policies of Fine Gael, resulting in the party’s decimation across the country in this year’s General Election.

In 2011, Fine Gael had a landslide victory, taking 76 seats, while Labour took 37 seats.

This time around, Labour have barely managed six seats to the Dáil, while Fine Gael have taken 49 seats - a drop of nearly 30 seats for both government parties.

Big gains were made by both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil.

In 2011, Sinn Féin took 14 seats, while Fianna Fail took 20 seats.

This time around, both parties increased their vote, with Sinn Féin taking 22 seats and Fianna Fáil taking 44 seats.

Fine Gael polled very well in the 2011 election and took two seats in the

Waterford constituency at the expense of Fianna Fáil.

But this time around, Fine Gael has paid the price, only managing to take one seat in Waterford.

As for Fianna Fáil, all seems to have been forgiven by the electorate, as the party retook a seat, thanks to the hard work of Comeragh area Councillor, Mary Butler.

Butler topped the poll, with 10,603 first preference votes, exceeding the quota of 10,341 and was elected on the first count.

David Cullinane rowed in second place, taking 9,739 first preference votes and was elected on the sixth count when he exceeded the quota, with 10,497 votes. In 2011, Cullinane took 5,342 first preference votes.

John Halligan took 8,306 first preference votes, and was elected on the eighth count when he exceeded the quota, with 11,148 votes. In 2011, Halligan

took 5,546 first preference votes and was elected on the eleventh count without making the quota.

John Deasy received 7,641 first preference votes, and was elected on the ninth count, taking 9,671 votes, but not making the quota. In 2011, Deasy took 10,718 first preference votes.

Paudie Coffey took 7,209 first preference votes and trailed Deasy by about 400 votes throughout the count.

In 2011, Coffey received 9,698 first preference votes and was elected on the ninth count.

As we go to press, the final tally of seats is still going on, but Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are the largest parties emerging so far.

As for the political makeup of the next government in the 32nd Dáil, that remains to be seen.

There have been calls for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to form a coalition govern-

ment.

Will the two Civil War parties of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil govern together?

During a visit to Dungarvan in June, 2015, to campaign with local General Election candidate, Mary Butler, Fianna Fáil party leader, Micheál Martin told this newspaper that his party would not go into government with Fine Gael, but pointed out at the time that it was futile to try and have a discussion around the post-election scenario as the dynamic of the campaign can change things.

While we wait for a new government to form, one thing is certain - Fine Gael and Labour were told by the electorate in no uncertain terms that their regime was not appreciated and they lost their mandate to govern and implement their austerity policies.

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Dawn Meats marks industry first in custom-design management programme

Sirloin Roast 50% OFF Sirloin Steak 50% OFF Large Chickens only €5.00 THE BUTCHER’S BLOCK DUNGARVAN SHOPPING CENTRE UCD Institute of Food and Health, graduate training programme for Dawn Meats, Certificate presentations.

A GROUP of 24 participants on Dawn Meats Graduate Trainee Scheme have this week successfully completed a specially designed and delivered management programme at UCD. The program, which is an industry first, was custom designed and delivered

by Agri-Food Advanced Professional Development (Agri-Food APD) a collaboration between UCD, UCC and Teagasc, which has nearly a decade of experience in delivering postgraduate training to the agri-food sector.

This programme builds on Dawn Meat’s strong record of investing in graduate management training.

The company has run inhouse young manager training courses for over 15 years, and has also worked

closely with the Irish Management Institute to deliver best-in-class training for its next generation of managers.

Speaking on behalf of Agri-Food APD Professor Dolores O'Riordan said: "We were delighted with the opportunity to work in close collaboration with Dawn Meats, to design and deliver a bespoke programme to further develop the skill set of graduates.

The participants were selected from a range of business areas within the company and their positive feedback on the programme was very encouraging. We look forward to working with Dawn Meats in the future to deliver graduate programmes designed to develop the future leaders of the busi-

ness".

Dawn Meat’s Group HR Manager (Ire) Larry Keena coordinated the training along with Julie Dowsett Manager of the Agri-Food APD programme at UCD. The 20 day face-to-face training was held over 10 months and covered elements of supply chain management, traceability, sustainability and food safety.

Graduates were developed in areas of leadership, management, communication, innovation and lean business principles. The hope is that this is the beginning of collaborative training between academia and the food industry to up skill and develop graduates in this rapidly changing sector.

Dawn Meat’s Group

HR Manager (Ire) Larry Keena commented: “We place a lot of emphasis on hiring high quality graduates and ensuring they get the best of training when they come to Dawn Meats.

Dawn has a long tradition of providing management training to its young managers, and this programme is an excellent collaboration between academia and industry to ensure attendees get a strong grounding in relevant leadership and management skills. It has already proven to be very popular with the participants and the skills they have learned are already becoming evident.”

To find out more about Dawn’s graduate trainee visit http://www.dawnmeats.com/index.php/care ers-at-dawn

Waterford-born feminist to be honoured with ‘blue plaque’ WATERFORD born Rosamond Jacob, feminist, suffragette and nationalist to be honoured with Civic Trust Blue Plaque sponsored by NCCWN Waterford Women's Centre through their 'Pink Plaque Campaign'. This campaign aims to increase the number of Blue Plaques commemorating women in Waterford by sponsoring one each year on International Women's Day. See facebook Pink Plaque Campaign to support.

On Tuesday, 8th March, 2016, the Plaque will be unveiled at 11.00 a.m.

in South Parade at Rosamond’s birthplace. This will be followed by a free public event remembering the women of 1916 with music, stories, poetry and exhibitions in Waterford Central Library, Lady Lane,Waterford City at 12 noon. Funding towards the event was received from the Waterford Council 1916 Commemoration Fund.

Rosamond Jacob was born in South Parade, Waterford to a Quaker family in 1888 and throughout her life was a passionate believer in

Women’s equality which was a concept central to the Society of Friends ideology. She was politically active and a member of the local branch of Cumann na mBan and took an active role in the Women’s rights movement, the Irish Women’s Franchise League, the Irish Women’s International League and the Women’s Social and Progressive League.

She challenged the power the State and Church had in women’s lives at that time.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Exciting new tourism destination for Munster MUNSTER Vales is a new tourism destination which will be developed as the key inland destination in Irelands Ancient East. Munster Vales extends from the Comeraghs to Ballyhoura incorporating the Galtees and the Knockmealdowns. It is supported by Failte Ireland, Tipperary, Waterford and Cork County Councils, local development agencies and tourism entities.

The Board of Munster Vales is in the process of preparing a 3 Year Tourism Marketing Plan with a

particular emphasis on developing a number of visitor experience bundles which will be market ready. A critical element in the process of developing the “market ready bundles” is to work with the tourism service providers and stakeholders, to explore opportunities for collaboration within the sector and to think collectively about initiatives which will enable Munster Vales to fulfil its intention as the key inland destination in Irelands Ancient East.

We would like to invite tourism providers in the

Munster Vales area to a facilitated workshop on Wednesday, 9th March, at 7.00 p.m. in The Park Hotel in Dungarvan; the previous workshops which were held in Cahir, Co. Tipperary and Bruff, Co. Limerick, were well attended. The workshop will be practical, purposeful and the main aim is to get Munster Vales Tourism Experience Bundles and Packages up and running. It will also give you the opportunity to start planning and promoting for the 2016 season. This workshop is open to everyone

in the area who has an interest in tourism so please feel free to pass this invitation to colleagues, individuals, local businesses, tourism group members, community group members, etc.

All are welcome to attend. Further information and to book a place at the workshop please contact Brigid Dillon, Munster Vales Project Officer indicating which workshop you wish to attend on or before Wednesday, February 10th, email brigiddillon@stdc.ie

Carmel Power & Paddy Kealy

Karen Power & Ger Harris

AS the date of the event draws ever nearer the celebrities and their mentors, who have so generously given their time and talents to raise funds for Lions Club charities, continue rehearsing for the big night.

Tickets (€15) are available from Hallahan’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan, Feerick’s Pharmacy, Cappoquin or from Lions Club member J.D. O’Shea (086 8255748).

This week we profile another five couples who will take to the stage in Cappoquin Community Centre on 12th March at 8.00 p.m.

CARMEL lives in Abbeyside with husband Lar and children Laurence, David and Ellen. She worked in the L &N, which is now Garvey’s, for twenty five years and many customers will remember her cheerful and friendly manner. She is now employed in Deise Day Care Centre which she regards as a wonderful facility which helps so many of our senior citizens. Carmel did a little dancing in her younger days and says she’s in Jigs and Reels because “you can’t say no to Donal Connolly”. A founder member of Abbeyside Camogie Club she is very involved with the ladies teams in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club.

A native of Birr, Co. Offaly, Paddy worked with Offaly Co. Council for many years. He has been involved with his wife Helen in teaching set dancing for the past twelve years and the excellent facilities for dancing at their state of the art studio are testament to their vision and hard work. Paddy enjoys gardening and walking.

In his younger days Paddy was a very accomplished handball player who achieved considerable success.

GER was a sterling full back on the Waterford Senior Hurling team for many years.The side steps he used then will surely be useful in this event. He took part in under 16 set dancing in Scor but didn’t keep up the art. He is employed in Genzyme in Waterford and can look forward to great support from his workmates as well as wife Heather and family Sarah, Georgia, Ciara and Tadgh. Ger keeps fit as a member of the Village Wheelers Cycling Club. He is Secretary of Ballyduff Lower GAA Club and is involved in coaching in the club.

Karen joins her sister Michelle Sullivan as a mentor in Jigs and Reels for the first time. She lives in Portlaw with husband Michael and children Daithí, Ruairí and Oisín. She is a neighbour of her dancing partner Ger and says her front room has become a rehearsal studio as they perfect their steps. Karen represented Stradbally in Scór na nÓg and Senior Scór to All-Ireland level. She is an employee of Hooper Dolan Insurances in Waterford and enjoys walking, running and socialising.

Mary Casey & Eamonn Lonergan

Helen Kealy & Gerry Cummins

Ann Sullivan & Mike Barry

EAMONN’S farm is home to his pedigree herd of 120 Friesian cows who supply the raw material for the renowned Knockanore Cheese. He started making cheese in 1987 and has recently completed an extension to the production plant - a highlight of tours organised by Lismore Heritage Centre and West Waterford Festival of Food. Knockanore Cheese has won Gold and Silver medals in the World Awards as well as numerous other prizes. A son in law of the late great Ned Power he is a keen GAA fan and is very involved in his local GAA Club and many other community activities.

Mary Casey is a set dance teacher from Knockanore. She has a lifelong interest in Irish and set dancing and has been involved in feiseanna for as far back as she can remember. Mary is employed as secretary in the primary school in Cappoquin. She enjoys walking and gardening and is looking forward to the springtime.When shopping she enjoys browsing, a passion not shared by her husband.

GERRY is a retired banker, married to Treas and they have three sons, John, Mark and George. He enjoys sport and has competed to a high level at running, kayaking and cycling. One of his most memorable sporting achievements has been successfully kayaking around the Fastnet lighthouse as part of a group of 8 in what was a very challenging and exhilarating undertaking. He professes to be somewhat daunted by the dancing challenge ahead but he need not worry as he is in good hands with his very experienced mentor Helen.

Once again Helen is to the fore in lending her mentoring skills to our jigs and reels competition. Helen is a well known set dancing teacher in West Waterford and now has another string to her bow with her very enjoyable social dancing gatherings in Old Parish. In her spare time she enjoys walking and swimming and, as all her dancers know, her baking skills are second to none.

MIKE is from Ballintaylor where he has lived all his life and farms there with his two sons.

He has played hurling and football with Ballinameela and taken part in several charity cycles, ranging from 130 to 150 miles – don’t expect him to get too tired on stage! He likes music and plays the button accordion. His last time on stage was in the ’70s when he took part in Scór. As well as his involvement in GAA, he has also been known to attend the odd rugby match and is very familiar with the Cardiff venue.

Anne is a native of Urlingford and has been in Dungarvan since 2005. She works for the local Council and has moved from an environmental role to working in the Dungarvan Library. She is interested in music and is learning the concertina. Anne’s first introduction to Irish dancing was in London where she was part of a team that was third in a British competition. Two of her children featured in Lord of the Dance and one of them now runs a dance academy. Clearly, dancing is in the genes!

Build up to Celebrity Jigs and Reels continues

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Plans for Moby Dick bench sculpture beached

By Christy Parker PLANS by the Youghal 4 All community group to install a whale-shaped ‘bench sculpture’ in commemoration of Moby Dick have been harpooned by the local authority.

The metal installation was earmarked for Market Quay, where stars like Gregory Peck and Richard Basehart enacted John Huston’s celluloid interpretation of Herman Melville’s classic tale in 1954. The “architecturally designed” seat would measure seven metres and possibly including inter-active readings from the book.

The group says it has secured US sponsorship but wanted it progressed as a municipal district

project to sidestep planning costs and delays.

The proposed location lies adjacent to the tourist office and Clock Gate and at the disembarkation point for coach tours.

“It is the ideal spot,” says Youghal 4 All PRO Adrian Hyde, “especially in terms of American visitors, where Moby Dick remains a highly revered story and permanently on college curriculums.”

Mr. Hyde says the feature would provide “a fantastic photo-opportunity and help to spread Youghal’s name around the world via social media. We see it in associative terms like Cobh and its Lusitania Peace Sculpture or even Cloyne and Christy Ring”, he adds.

The idea was supported by

municipal councillors, but District Officer Joe McCarthy has deemed the installation “inappropriate” for the area. “I am guided in my conclusion by a Heritage Development Plan for the area currently being processed”, he explains.

With a major public realm project earmarked for the area, Mr. McCarthy advocates a more ‘artistic’ commemoration for the quayside, “such as bronze sculpture to John Huston, for example.” He suggests the bench might be sited in the ’98 Memorial Park at the town perimeter, or in the Strand area.

Mr. Hyde argues that “events should be celebrated where they have occurred.” All sides say they remain open to further discussion.

National Enterprise Week Retailers Get Social Event LEO and Dungarvan Enterprise Centre are delighted to join forces to bring you an exciting event for National Enterprise Week. Retailers Get Social event will take place on Thursday, 10th March from 9.30-1.00 at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre.

The seminar will begin with a talk from Aidan Geraghty, founder of VideoTree, a video-

marketing expert whose company works with SME’s and other businesses who wish to incorporate a video strategy into their marketing.

Aidan has an impressive range of experience with digital marketing.There will be an exclusive demonstration from Justin Kearns of his newly-launched mobile e-commerce app, Tucr,

Samantha Kelly with Theo Paphitis winning a Tweetie Award.

which is set to revolutionise shopping by merging the online and in-store experience, converting window-shoppers into customers.

Also speaking on the day will be Samantha Kelly, aka Tweeting Goddess. Winner of the Bank of Ireland Start-Up Hero 2014 award, Samantha teaches Twitterfor-Business workshops and runs Twitter campaigns for companies, in addition to recently speaking at TedX Omagh, cofounding the Social Media Summit and winning numerous Twitter awards, including the illustrious 'Tweetie' award.

"Social media and digital marketing can create a major impact for retailers," says Mags O'Connor, centre mamager at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, "so we are thrilled to bring you this event where you will learn key skills that can be applied in your business, regardless of size."

Light lunch will be provided on the day and all are welcome to attend.

Booking is essential as places are limited, to book contact 058 23598 or email dungarvanec@gmail.com

Funding for CIS/LIS schemes a matter for Councillors THE provision of funding for Community Involvement Schemes (CIS) and Local Improvement Schemes (LIS) is entirely a matter for Councillors on how they want their roads budget spent, the recent meeting of the local authority was told.

Councillor Mary Butler had queried if Waterford Council had plans to introduce any schemes like CIS, in low traffic volume areas, minor roads and cul-desacs.

Such schemes require residents to pay 15 percent and the Council pays the other 85 percent for the work carried out.

Councilor Pat Nugent concurred, saying that such schemes should have continued and urged that money be put aside for it.

Councillor Pat FitzGerald said roads under schemes like LIS are classed as private roads and pointed out that it can be very expensive for residents to try and maintain these roads on their

own.

He said CIS / LIS schemes are a great assistance to residents, and concurred that an amount of money should be set aside in the roads budget for such works.

Director of Services, Paul Daly said it was at the discretion of the Councillors if they wanted to provide funding for CIS / LIS schemes.

“In general, we don’t approve of LIS schemes because they are on private roads,” he said.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Stalemate in Leinster House ‘THE people have spoken’, those inevitable words quoted after each visit to the polls, are as appropriate this week as they were in the aftermath of the General Election of 2012 when the ruling party of Fianna Fail were sent a very clear and harsh message that they had gravely erred.

Last Friday, the people of Ireland returned to the polls and again gave as decisive and as harsh a verdict on the outgoing government, by divesting them of many seats and any possibility of returning to power as a coalition.

It is not being referred to as such, but with no immediate prospect of a majority of TDs emerging, the situation can well be referred to as a ‘hung Dáil’.

The people of Britain were decisive in rejecting Winston Churchill as a post-war leader in the aftermath of his excellent leadership of the country in World War II, judging that while he may have won the war, he could not manage the peace.

It is apparent that a majority of the people of Ireland did not see the economic recovery of the last five years effected in a reasonable and equal fashion, with the better off taking far less of a hit than the poorer in society. Even now, in better times, the recovery seemed as far off as ever.

Had the visible buoyancy of the exchequer for the last fifteen months been invested in essential people centred services like housing and health, the public perception of the recovery might have been more sympathetic.

However, with thousands homeless and no relief yet in sight and octogenarians who had worked for society all their lives living and dying on hospital trolleys, a backlash was inevitable.

It is obvious, even from local crises, that the Government had lost contact with the population of this country and even their local representatives.

With the percentage of votes and seats lost by both Government parties, it is surprising that there have been no resignations by leaders as is normally the case in many other democracies. The Government lost the election and that should have been acknowledged in actions as well as words as early as last Sunday.

Looking to the future, it is clear that in the same manner as the world economic situation and the low interest rates worked in favour of the last Government in effecting a recovery, so too must any incoming administration take account of a deteriorating

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate international economic and financial climate and make the best and most stable case possible as a credible Government.

With Labour out of the picture as a strong political force and Sinn Fein still looked on with caution and suspicion, despite their rapidly growing size, the possibilities for Government are limited. Many of the lesser parties and independent TDs are not viewed as potential Government supporters, either because of policy differences or political ethos.

The mathematics are clear and while it may take some time – certainly weeks – to change the climate in that direction, an alliance between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael seems the inevitable route.

The alternative is another trip to the ballot box which would not be favoured either by the public or weary candidates alike.

It will be a long wait with Easter and the 1916 Commemorations taking priority over matchmaking and the clocks will certainly have gone forward before there is any decision on a new Government.

Film success brings rewards TO bag a world title at any level is a marvellous achievement and there can be no greater accolade in the entertainment world than a Hollywood Academy Award, better known as an Oscar. To win such an award by someone from a small country like ours is a great achievement indeed.

This year’s Oscars ceremony had more than a hint of Irish about it, our films having gained an unprecedented nine nominations across the categories and eventually taking one of those magnificent little statuettes.

Thirty-two year-old filmmaker Benjamin Cleary from Rathmines, took the Oscar for a film entitled “Stutterer” which he wrote and directed himself. His budget, which he largely funded himself was just £5,000. This was an

amazing achievement considering the work of promotion which has to be invested in Hollywood itself, to gain the necessary votes from the Academy members. This in view of the fact that mega-star, Leonardo di Caprio has had to wait twenty-five years for his first award.

Having nine nominations from Irish productions is in some manner an acknowledgement of the success of the development of Ireland as a film-making destination. The imminent provision of 340,000 sq feet of studio space in the old Dell computer factory in Limerick within months will be a major contribution to the growing industry and there is also a suggestion that Disney Studios are also interested in coming to this country.

The growth and success of this industry is, at least in part, due to the interest and initiative of the then Minister for the Arts, Michael D. Higgins who gave film-making a significant boost and governmental recognition. This is giving, and will continue to give, this country many benefits in employment and world-wide exposure which will help us on several fronts. Winning an Oscar and nine nominations is the icing on the cake.

Poor response on flooding IT accepted by everyone and the statistics confirm, that we have had one of the wettest winters on record. As well as the inconvenience experienced across the country from almost continuous and repeated rainfall, there are those for whom the weather has been little short of a disaster.

Despite announcements of aid being available to people whose homes were flooded, it transpires that not many people qualified for assistance despite suggestions to the contrary.

On the wider question of damage to roads and infrastructure, Waterford Council applied for emergency funding of over nineteen million euro, but received only about a third of that. This, to say the least, is disappointing and there is little hope that this is just a down-payment on the wider budget.

Damage has been on an unprecedented scale and the government should act accordingly, especially to restore roads necessary for local daily use and as part of our wider tourist infrastructure.

It is to be hoped that the new administration will react a little more generously, but, cynically it might be said that if the money did not come before the election, then the possibility of receiving it now is minimal.

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Wheat to eat in Cappoquin WHEAT grown in Ireland is suitable for milling into flour for baking soda bread.

Due to the protein content of Irish grown wheat and the Irish climate, the flour is not suitable for baking yeast bread. However in recent years a biodynamic (type of organic) grain has been bred in Switzerland for climates and soils found in Ireland. A biodynamic farmer in Co. Wicklow has grown this wheat successfully for the last few years. Last year we got some of this flour and it baked beautiful brown yeast bread. The next obvious step was to grow some of this wheat in Cappoquin and let the Cappoquin Bakery bake Cappoquin bread!

This variety of wheat called Aszita is a biodynamic variety. In short, biodynamic agriculture and gardening is the oldest type of organic agriculture. It was founded by Dr. Rudolf Steiner in Germany in the 1920s. One of the purposes of this type of agriculture is to produce food to best nourish the entire human

being. Biodynamic agriculture is practiced throughout the world and in recent years it has become very popular with wine growers because of the high quality wine that it produces. We have been gardening with these principles for many years and were excited and confident about growing this wheat.

This is a winter wheat variety and so ideally it should be sown in September/October, but the excessively wet conditions in 2012 meant that the ground could not be ploughed and tilled until the end of February and the crop was sown in early March. But after that, the weather could not have been more accommodating. After sowing, the weather got cold, the ideal replication of winter conditions for the wheat and the fantastic growing season after that was a great bonus.

Biodynamic agriculture, like organic agriculture, does not use any weedkillers, pesticides or fungicides. After sowing we spray a preparation based on cow manure

to enhance root development and later in the growing season, a preparation based on silica is sprayed to enhance the effect of the sunlight. An organic form of potash was applied in early May and in July we sprayed nettle tea to deal with aphids.

As the site was unsuitable for a combine, the crop was cut on 9th August with a 1913 Albion Mower Reaper, complete with table for cutting corn and pulled by a Massey Ferguson 35 (1962). Before combines, the crop was cut with a Reaper and Binder and the sheaves that it produced were gathered into stooks. In turn the stooks were piled into a larger heap called a stack in order to let the grain dry out. These were gathered into a barn or rick near the farm yard. After a month or more of drying, the wheat was thrashed with a Threshing machine. For this small crop, a Barn Thresher – W. Doyle, Wexford (1880) was used. Originally this was operated by four horses but has been converted to a

tractor pto. The wheat was cleaned by a Perrott Winnowing machine – C. Hive Iron Works, Cork (1880). This threshing took place on Larry Hallahan’s farm with the kind use of his premises and vintage machinery. In times past the harvest and threshing was a major farm event and all the local farmers helped each other out using the “meitheal” approach. This spirit was still alive on 19th October at Larry’s farm for this event, with a large turnout of local people and even the age old tradition of bringing refreshments out to the workers happened also!

The following figures are an analysis of this wheat Protein 12.6, moisture 18, starch DM 68.1, KPH 77, zelany 36.8.

At this stage of the project, the farmer’s work is complete. Before a baker can bake bread, the grain has to be milled. We got it milled at Uncle Aidan’s, Ballyminane Mills in Co. Wexford. This mill has been powered for nearly 200 years with water from a mill race.

The French Burr milling stones do not overheat, thus retaining all the nutritional values of the wheat. Seeing this type of mill in action was a wonderful experience.

After all the work of growing and milling the grain, what quality flour did we end up with? The miller had told us that in his opinion it was good quality flour and he proved to be right.

The bread baked very well and the nutty, wholesome flavour of the bread was absolutely delicious.

This has been a most interesting and informative project for us. We wish to thank the following people for making it all happen: Charles Keane for providing the plot of land to grow the wheat; Blakeney Massey for his experience and crop management skills; Larry and Paul Hallahan and family members for the use of his machinery and helping hands; Noel Looby for his advice and Micheal Miklis for his advice and experience with these grains.

Finally, what was the

point of all this effort? We are very well satisfied with our project. It is possible to grow wheat in Ireland that is fit to bake yeast bread when you use this biodynamic Aszita wheat variety. The taste of this bread is unique and superb and it is also highly nutritious. We ended up growing, harvesting and milling the wheat using old time techniques, meaning the involvement of many people. In former times, there would have been a local mill, so everything from growing the wheat to

baking the bread would have been carried out locally.That is a local economy working very successfully for the economic and social benefit of the local people.

Having digested all this information, it is now time for some real digestion! On this Friday and Saturday at Barrons Bakery shop in Cappoquin, you can taste and savour bread baked by our bakers from wheat that was grown within eyesight of the Bakery.You can order your loaf from the Shop or ring us at 058 – 54045.

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Tionól na nDéise mar chuid de Chlár Comórtha Céad Bliain Phort Láirge REACHTÁILFIDH Oifig na Gaeilge de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge Tionól na nDéise speisialta i nDún Garbhán ar an Déardaoin, 10 Márta mar chuid de Chlár Comórtha Céad Bliain Phort Láirge. Beidh an Tionól ar siúl i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán ag a 7.30 i.n. agus beidh fáilte roimh gach aoinne chuig an ócáid saor in aisce seo.

Sé an tOllamh Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Ollamh Emeritus le Stair, Coláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh, a bheidh i mbun cainte ag Tionól na nDéise an babhta seo.

Labharfaidh an tOllamh Ó Tuathaigh faoin dteideal “19162016: Cad chuige Comóradh an

Chéid?” Beidh trácht sa léacht ar cad go díreach atá á chomóradh sna searmanais agus sna h-imeachtaí éagsula atá beartaithe – ag an Stát agus ag grúpaí pobail – mar chlár comórtha an chéid ar Éirí Amach 1916.

An í an eachtra mhíleata féin a tharla Seachtain na Cásca 1916? Nó an suaitheadh idé-eolaíochta agus an táin smaointeachais a bhí mar fhoinsí inspioráide ag ceannairí an Éirí Amach?

Nó, arís, cén chiall (nó ceacht) ar féidir le hÉireannaigh na linne seo a bhaint as an eachtra chinniúnach seo i nua-stair na hÉireann?

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Dog owners must also keep their contact details up to date and register any change of contact details or change of ownership on the database.

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Dog owners across the country can avail of free microchipping at over 200 participating veterinary practices as part of a Nationwide Microchipping Month, supported by FIDO and Dogs Trust and available on a ‘first come first served’ basis. For a nation-wide list of participating vets see w w w. d o g s t r u s t . i e / whats-happening/events/ncm16.pdf .

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staraithe ár linne, agus ard-mheas air mar mhúinteoir, mar scríbhneoir, mar cheannasaí ollscoile agus mar intleachtóir poiblí le os cionn 40 bliain.

Rugadh i Luimneach é agus d’fhreastal sé ar Choláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh sna 1960daí.

Mar Déan Ealaíon agus LeasUachtarán ar Choláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh, agus mar bhall de Sheanad Ollscoil na hÉireann, bhí baint nach beag aige le cúrsaí riaracháin na hollscoile.

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GSK family and friends celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style at the 2012 Parade in Grattan Square, Dungarvan.

Back row, left to right: Mark Fitzgerald; Joe Walsh of Micilin's Pub, Kilrossanty; Mary Fitzgerald; William Walsh of Williams Hair Sallon; Martina Foley of Just For Men Gents Hair Stylist; Peter Marriot; Josh Veale and Jimmy Fraher. Front row: Noeleen Doherty, Irish Cancer Society and Ollie Fahey. Ollie is presenting Noeleen with a cheque for €1,660.85 after running a Sponsored Head Shave to benefit the Irish Cancer Society in Micilin's Pub, Kilrossanty on Saturday, 21st November, 2015.

Sponsored head shave for the Irish Cancer Society THE Irish Cancer Society is Ireland's national charity.

Established in 1963, 2016 is our 53rd year. The Irish Cancer Society provides information, support and care to those with, and affected by, cancer all over Ireland.

Our services are professional, confidential and free of charge.

We are almost entirely funded through the generosity of the public and receive less then 5% Government funding.

Cancer will effect one in three people during the course of their lifetime however more people are surviving cancer due to early detection and advances in treatment.

Most recent data from

the National Cancer registry of Ireland shows that 33,845 people were diagnosed with cancer in 2012, 947 of these people are from Waterford. Where money raised to benefit the Irish Cancer Society goes: CANCER INFORMATION SERVICES National Cancer Helpline Freefone 1800 200 700: The National Cancer Helpline Freefone is free and confidential, staffed by specialist cancer nurses, providing advice and support to people concerned about cancer. During 2014, 160 of these enquiries were from people in Waterford.

Booklets and Leaflets: During 2014 the Society distributed 9,882 booklets

and factsheets to people in Waterford.

Daffodil Centres: The Society has twelve Daffodil Centres across the country.

These are walk-in cancer information and support centres, based directly in hospitals. In 2014 the Daffodil Centre in Waterford Regional Hospital, received a total of 4,851 enquiries Night Nursing: Night nurses care for cancer patients who are at the end of their cancer journey in their own home during the last days of their life. During 2014, the Society’s Night nurses cared for 51 cancer patients in Waterford receiving 168 nights of care.

Financial Aid: The Irish Cancer Society’s Financial

Aid programme provides a grant to support cancer patients who are experiencing financial hardship due to their cancer diagnosis.

During 2014, in Waterford, cancer patients received €59,800 in Financial Aid. Research: The Society is the leading voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland, working to find better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. Over the last 30 years, Irish Cancer Society researchers have made over 700 findings. Last year alone, the Society invested €2.4m in cancer research projects in Ireland.

Other participants and sponsors involved were: Caoimhe Prendergast, Colette Cunningham,

Colin Dee, Dylan Kiely, Eddie Hartley, James Walsh, Jason Dee, Kathy Walsh, Katie Whyte, Heather Ryan, Martin Roach, Pat Connors, Patrick Murphy, Sean O’Sullivan Photographer, Tommy Prendergast,Wayne Power, Applegreen, Bridgie Terries Pub & Restaurant, Comeragh Veterinary, Councillor Liam Brazil, Crotty's Inn, Just For Men Gents Hair Stylist, Kilrossanty GAA Club, Mace Shop Lemybrien, Micilin's Pub Kilrossanty, P. Connors & Sons Ltd. Auto Electrical Service, Raher Transport Limited, Walshes Texaco Garage, William Cusack Photography, Williams Hair Salon.

Students hailed for achievements on placement UCC’s College of Business and Law hosted its Work Placement Awards ceremony recently to recognise and reward exceptional student performance on placement.

In 2015, over 500 students in the College of Business and Law successfully completed a Work Placement as part of the undergraduate or postgraduate study experience.

According to Professor Ursula Kilkelly, Head, College of Business and Law, work placement is a hugely important part of studying

at the College of Business and Law, now made up of two innovative Schools - the Cork University Business School (CUBS) and the School of Law. “We are committed to offering students opportunities to apply their learning in challenging professional and practice environments. To employers we are committed to supplying highly educated and skilled students that meet your requirements.”

Orla Joyce, Head of Legal at Heineken Ireland; Louise O’Brien-

Kenny of Glanbia Ingredients Ireland; and Ross O’Dwyer, cofounder of Pundit Arena spoke on behalf of placement providers from both Schools.

Valuable in how they inform uncertain students’ career choices, placements are integrated formally into programmes in the Business degrees and Law degrees or offered as part of summer placement programmes in Law. Feedback from employers is hugely positive with many hiring their Placement students as graduates.

Geoffrey Keating from Dunmore Road, Waterford, currently a final year BComm student at UCC, was shortlisted for the BComm Work Placement Award at University College Cork, having completed his placement with Glanbia Ingredients. Keating, pictured with Louise O’Brien-Kenny of Glanbia Ingredients at the ceremony, will join Glanbia’s graduate programme in May 2016.

Unprecedented turnout of spectators expected for 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade “THERE is huge interest and we are expecting an unprecedented turnout of locals and visitors from overseas for Dungarvan’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” said Hon. Parade Secretary Ann Fuller Dillon.

“We are proud of Jim Veale our founding chairman, whose hard work and determination has ensured that the parade has morphed into a two-day festival, attracting thousands to our beautiful seaside town in Ireland’s Ancient East,” she continued.

“Our prize fund of €4,000 is proving very attractive to clubs, business, schools and other organisations. There will be a first prize of €1,000 and 6 prizes of €500, so the chances of winning are very good,” explained Hon. Parade Treasurer Damien Dillon.

Over the years the parade has become a great cultural and celebratory extravaganza.

Assembling in Coolagh Road on Thursday, March 17th, at 2.30 p.m. with a kick-off at 3.00 p.m. sharp, the parade will go through the streets of Abbeyside and Dungarvan, pausing at the reviewing stand in Grattan Square.

There will be free entertainment for all the family in Grattan Square on Wednesday, March 16th, from 7.00 p.m. to 8.50 p.m. with a spectacular display of fireworks around the corner in Davitt’s Quay at 9.00 p.m.

Entry forms and further info: Jim Veale 05845374; Damien Dillon 058- 42806; Ann Marie Rossiter 087 237 2534; Kenneth’s (formerly Butlers) 058- 41505; Ann Fuller 086 806 0201; info@joanclancygallery.com Facebook: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Dungarvan.

Abbeyside and Ballinacourty GAA celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style at the 2012 Parade in Grattan Square, Dungarvan.

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Council still hasn’t received second jet patching machine THERE is still a delay in Waterford Council receiving a second jet patcher machine to deal with pot holes around the county’s roads.

At the recent meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Declan Doocey had queried if the second jet patcher machine had been delivered and if it was up and running.

He said the machine should be used at weekends and on overtime to help catch up on tackling all the pot holes forming on the county’s roads.

Director of Services, Paul Daly, said it could be another couple of weeks

before the jet patcher arrives.

However, he said there was no option for the Council to work the machine overtime and at weekends.

“We don’t have overtime and working at weekends built into our budget,” Mr. Daly pointed out.

NO HEDGECUTTING MACHINE Cllr. Jim Griffin queried if the Council had a hedgecutting machine.

Mr. Daly replied that the Council doesn’t carry out hedgecutting, except in situations where there is a traffic safety hazard, when a contractor is

hired to carry out the work on behalf of the Council.

“The only hedgecutting we carry out is on primary and secondary national roads. Hedgecutting is the responsibility of the landowner,” Mr. Daly said.

He also pointed out that the hedgecutting season ends on 29th February.

No landowner can cut hedges between that date and 1st September (closed season) due to Section 46 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act of 2000, to protect nesting birds and small animals.

Council asked to take responsibility for damaged doors and windows WATERFORD Council is to discuss the provision of doors and windows which are damaged in its housing stock.

Currently, the Council says that tenants are responsible for the doors and windows in the home they rent.

However, at the recent

meeting of the local authority, Cllr. John Hearne outlined hardship cases, where tenants were unable to replace damaged doors and windows because they couldn’t afford it.

Similarly, Cllr. Adam Wyse said he was contacted by a Council tenant with a sick child, who had to use

towels to block the cold air coming in through her doors and windows.

“I was told by the housing section that it was not our responsibility. That Council tenant was left to look after herself,” said Cllr.

Wyse.

Ivan Grimes, of the Council’s housing section

said they would look at individual cases, but Cllr.

Wyse argued that the housing section claim it is not their responsibility to replace doors and windows.

It was agreed the matter would go to the Council’s Special Policy Committee (SPC) on Housing, for consideration and discussion.

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‘Devonshire Day’ at Lismore Castle

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Food Works Ireland is calling all Waterford Food Entrepreneurs for Development Programme

Devonshire Cream Tea for all DEVONSHIRE Cream Tea will be served during the ‘Devonshire Day’ this year on Sunday, March 20th, 2016, at Lismore Castle in County Waterford.

Guests to the castle on the day can take a unique opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea in the Pugin Room and experience a preview tour of Lismore Castle’s Spring Gardens.

Devonshire Day is now an annual traditional at the Castle; guests are served Devonshire Cream Tea under the guidance of the Duke of Devonshire’s Butler and are then offered a guided tour of the Castle gardens under the expert guidance of the Head Gardener an opportunity not normally available to visitors.

Devonshire Day is a fundraiser organised by the ‘Immrama Festival of Travel Writing’ committee.The Immrama Festival takes place this year for the eleventh year in Lismore from June 16th to 19th,

2016.

Tea and tours take place at 11.30 a.m., 12.40 p.m., 1.50 p.m., 3.00 p.m. and 4.10 p.m. Entrance is by ticket only. Tickets are available from the Immrama office and Lismore Heritage Centre and cost €20.00. For further enquiries and bookings contact 05853803 or 058-54975 or see facebook.com/lismoreimmrama GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS The Lower Garden was formerly known as the Pleasure Grounds and is spectacular in the Spring Time. A number of camellia, rhododendron‘s and some particularly magnificent magnolias can be found here. There has been extensive planting over the last number of years and the gardens are being constantly refined and improved. The walls surrounding the garden date from the early 18th century and have been planted with roses such as

Francis E, Lester, Bobbie James, Rambling Rector to name but a few. The Lower Garden also boasts some spectacular sculptures by well-known artists Eilis O’Connell, Anthony Gormley and Marzia Colonna.

The Upper Garden is one of the few Jacobean gardens to survive in anything like its original form. The first Earl of Cork helped by his gardener John built a high surrounding wall and a raised terrace terminated at either end by turrets.

The Central Walk, which is between the herbaceous borders, is backed by yew hedges and was laid in dramatic alignment on the Pain Spire of the Anglican Cathedral. The hedges provide a suitable background for the herbaceous borders as one walks towards the top terrace.

Located here are some artistic works by Bridget McCrum, Simon Thomas, Emily Young and Edwin Whitney Smith.

Enjoy afternoon tea in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle and experience a unique preview of Lismore Castle Spring Gardens takes place on Sunday, March 20th, 2016 – served by the castles very own Butler Mr. Denis Nevin. For tickets call 058-53803.

Pictured is previous Food Works Programme participant Ken Madden of the Lismore Food Company. The programme is now open for 2016 applications and interested participants are invited to register online for an introduction meeting in Dublin, Cork or Galway via www.foodworksireland.ie FOOD Works Ireland is calling out to all budding food entrepreneurs across Waterford, if you have a big idea for a food business or you could create a successful and scalable global food business then Food Works could be the ideal opportunity for you. It is an intensive business development and accelerator programme designed for food and drink start-ups and is jointly run by Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc.

This is the fourth year of the programme and over the last three years some of Ireland’s most successful food start-ups have taken part in Food Works. One of the founders of the Lismore Food Company Ken Madden took part in a past Food Works programme and has since gone on to establish the very successful company with Ann Smith and his brother Owen to produce a luxury biscuit range for the Irish and international market. The Madden family originally opened a bakery and public house on Lismore’s Main Street in the early 1800s,

they continue this rich tradition of baking in the same historic location today.

Encouraging other food producers to apply to take part in Food Works 2016 and speaking of their experience with the programme Ken said, "Food Works was hugely important in our development as food entrepreneurs. It provided us with industry expertise, mentoring and skills that allowed us to make our food business a success. Our company is now firmly established in Ireland with listings in stores nationwide and our export business continues to grow. We continue to utilise our Food Works experience and connections as we plan an exciting future in new and emerging markets."

HOW IT WORKS Through a series of workshops and one to one mentoring, successful participants are given an invaluable range of practical business supports required to develop an initial concept into a winning food product with global export

potential.The available supports provided by Bord Bia, Teagasc and Enterprise Ireland, include consumer market research, business plan development, technical advice, commercial viability testing in addition to access to fast track access to R&D facilities and possible investors and state funding.

Over the past three years, following a competitive process attracting in excess of 250 proposals, a total of 60 start-ups from all food sectors have participated in Food Works. The Food Works team have revealed that 60% of these businesses are now trading which is deemed extremely positive given the high rate of startup failures within the first 12 months of launching, while 32% of them have started exporting.

MEET THE FOOD WORKS TEAM Introductory meetings are now being held with candidates interested in being a part of Food Works 2016.

These meetings will help to establish if the Food Works programme is the right support for you and

your business at this stage of development. Ideal applicants are ambitious food or drink entrepreneurs, or companies trading for less than 3 years that wish to target export markets and scale their business.

Interested participants are invited to register online for an introduction meeting in Dublin, Fermoy or Athenry via www.foodworksireland.ie: • Tuesday, 8th March, Teagasc, Moore Park, Fermoy, Cork • Thursday, 10th March, Enterprise Ireland, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin • Tuesday, 22nd March, Enterprise Ireland, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin • Tuesday, 5th April, Teagasc, Athenry, Galway Following this, companies will be asked to complete a formal application for Food Works bootcamp on 26th and 27th May from which up to 15 companies will be selected to progress through to the programme which begins on 14th June 2016. @FoodWorksIRL

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President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina with pupils from Kilmacthomas Primary School at the Green Schools Expo in the RDS Dublin.

Presidential approval for Kilmacthomas Green Schools KILMACTHOMAS Primary school was chosen to be one of only twelve primary schools in Ireland to exhibit at the inaugural Green-Schools Expo on 25th February, at the RDS, Dublin.

This Expo was an opportunity to showcase the excellent work of our pupils throughout the Green Schools Programme.

We at Kilmacthomas Primary School have just completed our fifth flag for ‘Biodiversity’. At the Expo we presented our work from the 3rd flag ‘Water’.

The 18 pupils ranging from 3rd 6th class worked extremely hard learning all about the River Mahon and its journey from the Mahon Falls right through to where the river meets the sea at Bonmahon.We visited the water treatment plant in Adamstown, Kilmeaden where we were given a

tour on how water is treated to make it suitable for drinking. As well as this we went to ‘The Old Mill’ at Mahon Bridge where Sean Murphy kindly gave us a tour with a vast amount of information on the river Mahon and how it now is harnessed to generate electricity.

The green schools committee then created a presentation on our local water cycle, called ‘A good source’.

This included all the hard work which Kilmacthomas Primary School completed for our third green flag water!

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, officially launched the Green Schools Expo in the RDS. He came to meet and greet each exhibiting school, where he paid particular attention to our presentation.

He asked plenty of questions and listened carefully to Cian Mulhearne 6th

Class explain all we had learned.

He congratulated all the pupils of Kilmacthomas Primary School on their fantastic work and asked us all if he could get a photograph with us!

Kilmacthomas Primary School were honoured to be part of this first Green Schools Expo event.

It was fantastic to be able to display all the hard work that every student in our school is doing every day within all the Green School Themes, not just water conservation.

We would like to thank all who made this possible especially Jamsie Power (Water Treatment Plant), Sean Murphy (Mahon Bridge), our school community, parents, and teachers and especially to all the pupils of Kilmacthomas Primary School – As Michael D. said: ‘Keep up the fantastic work!’

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Council requested to hold more hazardous waste collection days WATERFORD Council has been requested to hold more ‘hazardous waste’ collection days after a recent collection day was deemed a huge success.

At the recent meeting of the local authority, Cllr.

Mary Roche noted the success of the hazardous waste collection day they held at the Kilbarry Amenity Site and suggested if the Council would consider

holding a similar event more regularly for domestic users.

Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald concurred and said the Council should hold it on a bimonthly basis, saying it allows people to safely dispose of hazardous waste, such as old paint.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin acknowledged the success of the collection day, pointing out

that the Council received a specific grant from the Department of Environment to hold the collection day on a pilot basis.

“For us to hold such a collection day on an ongoing basis would prove very expensive for us,” said Mr. Galvin.

“It is an expensive process to dispose of hazardous waste, such as old

paint, because it has to be sent to specialist contractors outside the country.”

However, Mr. Galvin said the Council would seek further funding to see if hazardous waste collection days could be held on a more regular basis.

He pointed out that people can bring old paint tins to the Civic Amenity site at any time, but there is a charge.

Pump houses should be serviced by Irish Water PUMP houses for water supply should be serviced and upgraded in the coming years by Irish Water, the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Council was told.

Cllr. Jim Griffin queried whether

Irish Water had plans to clean up, service and reinstate pump houses around Waterford to the standard which the Council had them before Irish Water took over.

Fergus Galvin, Director of Services,

said it was expected that all pump houses across Waterford City and County will have safety and environmental upgrades over the next couple of years.

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Waterford City’s 1848 Tricolour Celebration just gets bigger and better every year!

NOW in its sixth year as a festival, Waterford City’s 1848 Tricolour Celebration, gets bigger and better every year. The very busy 2016 programme includes possibly the largest historic 1916 re-enactment outside of Dublin City.

The event will take place at 14:00 on Saturday, 5th March, on the steps of the City’s Bishop’s Place on The Mall, literally a stones through away from 33 The Mall where Thomas Francis Meagher, a Waterford City born native who would later become an American Civil War icon, raised the very first Irish Tricolour flag on the 7th March, 1848.

This unique re-enactment will involve the coordination of over 80 participants, dressed in period uniforms from the Royal Irish Constabulary, Irish Volunteers, Irregular Irish Units, Regular British Forces and will include civilian re-enactors, from all over Ireland.

The event will be supported by a replica period armoured Rolls-Royce car, which was typically used by British forces at the turn of the 20th Century.

Do expect some loud bangs and plenty of noise at this event where blank

ammunition will be fired to make the re-enactment as realistic as possible.

In addition to the reenactment, the event will host its second Citizenship Ceremony where approximately 100 people from a variety of nationalities, will be naturalised as new Irish Citizens in a private ceremony that will take place in the City Hall’s Council Chambers, opposite 33 The Mall.

The ceremony will be filled with emotion as these new Citizens of Ireland will be naturalised within sight of the very premises where the first ever Irish Tricolour flag was flown at 33 The Mall, in 1848.

Such is the significance of the 2016 Celebration that many Ambassadors will be guests of the weekend’s events and there will be a number of visiting military personnel from the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, New York with Lieutenant Colonel Sean M. Flynn, Commander, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment one of the guest speakers at the Gala Dinner which will take place on Saturday, 6th March in the Granville Hotel (birth place of Thomas Francis Meagher).

1848 Committee with re-enactor David James.

A visiting contingent of Saint Paul Minnesota.

The actual Flag Raising 40 guests will also be travelling to Waterford City Ceremony will take place at specifically for the 15.00, on The Mall, outside Celebration from the Twin the House of Waterford Cities in Minnesota and Crystal, on Sunday, 6th they will be accompanied March. Ambassadors from by the Irish traditional band the Embassies of the United the Hounds of Finn, from States, France, Canada,

The Artists Chairs CARRIGLEA Artists will be exhibiting at Bank Studios on:Friday, 4th March at 7.00 p.m. Opening Reception.

Monday, 7th March - 10.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m.

Tuesday, 8th March - 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Wednesday, 9th March - 10.00 a.m. -

1.00 p.m.

The Artists in collaboration with Bank Studio Artists have designed a series of themed chairs, with a quirky twist.

We are pleased to announce that the Arts Officer for Waterford, Conor Nolan, will open this inspirational exhibition.

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Australia and the UK will be in attendance as well as military personnel and a number of other dignitaries.

This event will be supported musically by the Island of Ireland Peace Choir, with additional support from two well known

local bands; The Barrack Street Band and The Thomas Francis Meagher Fife and Drum Band.

It looks like Friday, 4th March to Sunday, 6th March will be an extremely busy weekend for Waterford City with the 1848

Tricolour Celebration pulling out all the stops in this Centenary Year.

Further information can be found at: www.1848tricolour.com and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/184 8Tricolour/

Statement by Marian Finnegan, Chief Economist, Sherry FitzGerald Group THE stock of available residential property for sale on the open market nationwide fell to just 26,800 in January 2016, according to the latest supply analysis by Sherry FitzGerald Research.

Commenting on the findings Marian Finnegan, Chief Economist, Sherry FitzGerald Group said; “The stock of available properties for sale has fallen considerably in recent years and is now critically low in all our regional centers.

Such low stock will inevitably put upward pressure on prices. The combination of the low quantity of property to buy and to rent in Ireland is direct evidence of a market in crisis. If we are to prevent this housing crisis deepening, there is an immediate urgency for the new Government to ensure a significant uplift in construction activity in all our cities.”

In January 2010 a total of 53,900 units were advertised for sale. As such, current stock represents a

reduction of 50% on the 2010 level. Furthermore the stock has fallen by 13% in the past twelve months alone. The latest data shows that as of January 2016 only 1.4% of the private housing stock was available for sale, a figure which is incredibly low by any standard.

In Dublin, there were approximately 4,100 properties advertised for sale in January 2016, representing 0.8% of the private housing

stock.

Supply has also fallen significantly in the other regional centres in recent years. As a result of this reduction the quantity of property available for sale in the cities of Cork and Galway is only 0.7% of their entire private housing stock. This is effectively 350 units in Cork and 220 units in Galway. Limerick city had only 1% of its private stock or 240 units

advertised for sale.

In conclusion Ms. Finnegan said, “Our population has expanded by almost 10% in the past decade, most notably in our cities. However, we have not provided the necessary housing accommodation for this new population which is resulting in rapid rental and capital appreciation. This matter needs urgent attention by the incoming Government.”

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Waterford Greenway completion now expected in late Summer THE Waterford Greenway will be completed in sections as the Council completes work, but the entire project is not expected to be fully open until sometime around August.

At the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent queried the progress on the Greenway and whether it was on track to be opened this year.

Paul Daly, Director of

Services, said the first three miles of the Greenway, from Dungarvan to Knock on the R675 towards Ballyvoile, will be tarmacadamed and completed at the end of February, start of March.

“Within a few weeks of that, it should extend another couple of miles to Durrow, including the viaduct and tunnel,” said Mr. Daly.

“The section from

Bilberry to Carriganore has been completed for a while.

There is a contractor on site to do bridge extensions on the section between Carriganore and Kilmeaden. It is expected to be completed in April, and that should open up the whole section between Bilberry and Kilmeaden.”

Mr. Daly said the section in the middle was hoped to be completed by June, but there may be a delay to

work on the bridge in Kilmacthomas.

“It could be the end of July / or middle of August, before we can get that section open,” he said.

Mr. Daly said safety barriers are in place along the sections where the Council are working and once the work is finished, the safety barriers will be removed so that the section can be opened and used by the public.

Council wants to meet IDA Regional Manager THE IDA’s Regional Manager for the South East is to be invited to a monthly meeting of Waterford City and County Council.

At the recent local authority meeting, Cllr.

Mary Roche said she

would like information as to the work the IDA does in Waterford, the number of site visits the Council was asked to take part in, and the amount of jobs being created.

Cllr. Roche said it would be worthwhile to

invite the Regional Manager to a meeting of the Council to give a presentation on the IDA’s work in Waterford.

Mayor John Cummins said he spoke with the IDA’s Regional Manager, Anne-Marie Tierney-Le

Roux just before Christmas and said she expressed a willingness to come to the Council and speak with Councillors.

Mayor Cummins said he would ensure an invitation would be sent to Ms. Tierney-Le Roux.

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The search is on to find The Most Beautiful Girl in Ireland SUZZIE D Model Management Agency, a diverse model and talent agency, is turning their attention nationwide to find The Most Beautiful Girl in Ireland.

The Most Beautiful Girl in Ireland (MBGI) is an online beauty competition open to girls between the age of 18 and 35 from both the Republic and Northern Ireland and those interested in taking part in the competition are asked to apply online today.

“We manage top quality models and talented acts all over Ireland from commercial, fashion, promotional and babies and kids around Ireland with division including fashion, runway, commercial print, fitness and curvy models,” owner and organiser Suzzie O’Deniyi said.

“The agency prides themselves in managing and booking quality models for national and international clients. All our models are

available nationwide and internationally.

“Our mission is to give aspiring models what it takes to achieve success in the exciting and hard-working world of the fashion industry.This competition will give someone an opportunity to become the Most Beautiful Girl in Ireland (MBGI).

“I believe that Irish girls are some of the most beautiful women in Ireland and I am appealing to them to enter this competition.”

The Most Beautiful Girl in Ireland is a groundbreaking nationwide beauty competition open to all girls between 18 and 35.

The aim of the organisers is to find that one beautiful girl, who will represent MBGI nationally and internationally with the aim of promoting body confidence and inspiring girls across Ireland.

MBGI embraces all kind of girls

from different walks of life.

“We are looking for beautiful girls all over Ireland, girls that hold their own style, are passionate about what they believe in, girls who are charming, have poise, personality and who are beautiful, inside and out.

“The competition works by Social Media Votes on Facebook and a judges panel, organised by MBGI fashion professionals, who will decide who makes it to the final.

“Photos of entrants will be judged on overall look, beauty, appearance, creativity and that special MBGI factor.”

All entrants must be over 18 and under 35. The competition is open to all nationalities living in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Applicants must not be signed to any modeling agency in Ireland and all photos sent should of high qual-

Heel Pain is stopping me from Exercising!

By Tomás Ryan BSc., AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles HEEL Pain is a typical nuisance injury that prevents people from enjoying a walk, jog or a round of golf. The most common heel pain that affects the under sole surface of the heel is Plantar Fasciitis.

In this article, I will discuss further treatments of Plantar Fasciiitis and other Heal Pain injuries. Plantar Fasciitis could really be called Plantar fasciosis as there is no swelling at the plantar tendon attachment to the calcaneal (heel) bone. Instead there is a thickening of the fibrotic plantar tendon as it attaches to medial calcaneal tubercle of the heel bone. Other conditions that can cause heel pain include irri- or running tation of the medial calcaneal nerve that • Poor or old footwear supplies sensation to the heel pad, irrita• Weak gluteal and pelvic muscles caustion of the small branch of the lateral ing poor dynamic stability when walking nerve of the heel and a boney heel spur.

TREATMENT THE DIFFERENT SYMPTOMS Nerve testing by the Physical therapist • Heel pain in bed and in sitting sug- can differentiate if the heel pain is plantar gests nerve entrapment and not plantar fasciitis or nerve irritation. Manual fasciitis manipulation of thickening plantar fascia • Heel pain in the morning time, mov- tendon attachment is very beneficial couing from sitting to standing suggests plan- pled with mobilisation and strengthening tar fasciitis exercises to help reduce over-pronation of • Heel can described as sore and achy the foot. If clinical assessment identifies • Constant heel pain would suggest weakness in the gluteal and pelvic area boney heel spur and possibly nerve irrita- then this needs to be addressed to reduce over pronation of the foot. Nerve sliding tion • Plantar fascia pain can be in the arch and gliding is very beneficial for heel pain of the foot and 3 other points of the heel. caused by local nerve irritation. If heel pain persists then a night splint can be CAUSES OF PLANTAR FASCIA wore at night to help reduce morning HEEL PAIN • Foot over-pronates inwards when heel pain. Strengthening exercises for the walking coupled with poor foot mechan- plantar facia include toe squeezing and eccentric heel raises in the advanced stage ics • Sudden increase in a person’s walking of treatment.

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

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After that applicants will be contacted if they have made it to the next stage, where MGBI judges will hold formal interviews.”

The winner will receive a holiday for two to the Canary Islands, free flights, €1,000 cash prize and a cover shoot and feature interview in Ondine Magazine, as well as a modeling contract with nationwide representation with Suzzie D Model Management.

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Moneymatters Guide to Borrowing SOMETIMES borrowing money can seem all too easy. You can get the item first then pay for it later.

But unlike saving, borrowing comes at a cost.

Lenders generally charge interest for what you borrow. This means that as well as paying back what you have borrowed, you have to pay back more. Before you borrow money there are lots of issues to consider. Here we answer some questions about borrowing.

Borrowing money or taking a loan or any other kind of credit is not something to be done lightly or quickly. The time you take in weighing up options before borrowing is time well spent. It will help you to be sure you have the right kind of credit for your needs, and so reduce your chances of getting into difficulties. So what do you need to consider?

• What am I borrowing for?

• Could I save for this instead?

• Am I sure I really NEED it?

• Do I really need it NOW? It is also important to consider what the borrowing will mean for you into the future ….

• How long will it take to pay this borrowing back?

• What would happen if my income dropped?

• What would happen if interest rates went up?

If you don’t have satisfactory answers to these questions, then think again before you borrow!

The Money Advice & Budgeting Service is based at Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford X35 Y326. (Tel 0761 07 2770 – Fax 058-45296 Email dungarvan@mabs.ie ) and provides a service throughout the West Waterford area. It is part of the national MABS Service and is free, confidential and independent. Visit our web site at: www.mabs.ie Phone MABS Helpline 0761 07 2000 Email helpline@mabs.ie

Career Corner SPRING CLEAN YOUR CV! It’s a task we all put off, until of course, a job catches our eye! Then it’s time to dust off that CV, add a few more lines to ‘refresh it’ and we can, mistakenly, think we’re good to go!

But excellent CVs are a product of matching, focus and de-personalisation.

MATCHING The content must relate to the job description of this particular job. The employer is potentially scanning hundreds of CVs. They will pause at yours, if it matches!

Matching can be particularly challenging if a) you’ve a varied and extensive range of experiences or b) you’re at the start of your career and have less experience. For category A, concentrate on the areas most relevant to the job. For category B, consider your current and past experiences to show how your skills, interests and knowledge match the job. Include community activities, sporting achievements, and summer/internship positions.

FOCUS I suggest you have a Master CV file. But every time you apply for a job, you should create a CV of 2 focused pages of evidence that demonstrate match between you and this job. Ask yourself: how many, where, when, what, why, who, how … did I accomplish these tasks.

When it comes to CVs, the devil is in the detail!

DE-PERSONALISE This is a real skill and the reason why so many people get help writing their CVs. However, you need distance to really assess your experiences and decide what to include in your CV. Another technique is to imagine you’re the employer looking at your CV. Where are the strengths and/or weaknesses?

Finally, if you hire someone to ‘write’ your CV. Make sure you discuss your full range of experiences. This will ensure you get a professional CV but you’ll recognise yourself and be able to discuss the content at interview time!

GOOD LUCK!

The Career Corner is written by Elaine Fitzgerald McBarron of Career Compass Tel: 086 3764089 W: www.mycareercompass.ie

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Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark and the Munster Express scoop prestigious national ‘Get Involved’ award!

WATERFORD’S Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark and the Munster Express were awarded a prestigious ‘Community Impact’ prize at the national ‘Get Involved’ 2015 award ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin on Thursday 25th Feb. ‘Get Involved’ is a sustainable communities initiative developed by 51 local newspapers throughout Ireland, represented by the newspaper network, ‘Local Ireland’ and is a way for local communities all over Ireland to work together to improve their own lives, create local jobs, and protect the environment.

The main sponsor of ‘Get Involved’ 2015 is the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). In addition, Clann Credo, the Social Investment Fund also supported this worthy initiative by sponsoring a new category this year - the ‘Community Impact’ prize.

This category highlights how outstanding community-based projects meet local and community needs in an innovative and collaborative way. ‘Get Involved’ 2015 aimed to inspire and stimulate community collaboration through voluntary efforts and to foster ‘green’ and ‘social impact’ enterprises, to build local resilience and generate new and sustainable livelihoods.

The initiative has focused on the following eight areas: Energy, Food, Biodiversity, Ecotourism, Water, Resource Efficiency, Sustainable Employment, Community Impact.

The Copper Coast Geopark represented an

Duncan Stewart, Chairman of the Judging panel of the ‘Get Involved’ Awards, Catherine Kavanagh, Manager of the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, and John Galloway, Director of the Copper Coast Geopark. ideal partner for The Munster Express for this year’s ‘Get Involved’ project.

Since its inception in 2000, the European and now Global Geoparks Network has emphasised the growth and promotion of geotourism as a means of contributing to the sustainable development of Geopark communities.This form of special interest tourism is now regarded as an emerging global phenomenon with an educative function.

John Galloway, Director of the Copper Coast Geopark says ‘This award has been a really encouraging boost for everyone involved in the Geopark as has been this collaboration with the Munster Express’.

What sets the Copper Coast Geopark apart from other Global Geoparks is that it is a social enterprise managed by volunteers, many of whom are local and whose vision is for a thriving and sustainable community in the Copper Coast. They aim to help

create employment and enterprise opportunities to generate economic development through sustainable tourism and supporting local arts, crafts and food producers etc.

Tourism is another huge aspect for the Copper Coast Geopark, and with so much on offer it’s easy to see why.

From the iconic drama of the former mine buildings at Tankardstown, to the picturesque beaches and coves, the Copper Coast is a jewel in Waterford’s crown.

One of the most interesting aspects of the Copper Coast Geopark is the community collaboration which the project fosters in the local villages of Annestown, Boatstrand, Bunmahon, Dunhill, Fenor, Kill and Stradbally. This community collaboration is particularly evident through the innovative ‘Copper Coast Biodiversity Project’ which aims to educate schools and empower local communities, and Tidy Towns groups to appreciate and enjoy the benefits of bio-

diversity habitats.

Each village in the Geopark has created two biodiversity habitats from common areas in the village that are currently mowed.

One will be planted with different Irish wild flowers, while the other habitat will be left to grow naturally.

Local school children are learning how to conduct a science project by performing a flora and fauna audit of each site at the start of the project and a final audit at the start of summer. This will allow the schools to compare the different plants, animals and insects between the sites as well as learning about how plants and flowers grow through the seasons.

By bringing the communities together, the schools will also be able to compare the flora and fauna in the seven villages arising from differences between coastal and inland habitats. The Geopark's Biodiversity Project will help strengthen links between the seven villages to share ideas, and create further opportunities to work together. It’s hoped this project will mark the beginning of many future village collaborative projects in the Geopark area.

The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark were delighted and honoured to be awarded the 3rd prize in this competition and would like to thank all those who supported us and voted for us in this competition.

For more information on ‘Get Involved’, visit www.getinvolved For more information on the Copper Coast Geopark, visit www.coppercoastgeopark.com

Photographed here are Duncan Stewart, Judging panel of the Clann Credo awards; Bruce McDonald, Orlaith Hamersley, John Galloway and Catherine Kavanagh from the Copper Coast Geopark; Paul O’Sullivan, CEO of Clann Credo; and Kieran Walsh and Kieran Foley of the Munster Express.

Cheltenham Niamh Fitzgerald Preview Night COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH THE 10th Anniversary Cheltenham Preview Night takes place on this Thursday, 3rd March, 2016, at 8.00 p.m., in the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford, in aid of Pieta House and St. Declan’s Conference SVP. An expert racing panel consisting of John Francombe,Tom Segal (Pricewise), Jim McGrath, Haley O’Connor (Ladbrokes), David Casey, Mick Fitzgerald, Davy Russell, Noel O’Brien and Nick Luck will take place. MC is Brian Gleeson.

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Dungarvan District Court Man found lying in grass fined for public order offence A FINE for a public order offence was handed to a local man found lying in a grass margin at the side of a road.

Patrick Ward (40) with an address at 22 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, was fined €100 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after he pleaded guilty to being drunk in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act, at Collins Road, Dungarvan, on 10th April, 2015.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen said Gardaí came across the accused lying in a grass margin by

the side of the road, with a bottle of alcohol beside him, which was almost empty.

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

The accused has previous convictions.

Solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn there was a death in the family at the time and his client apologises for being found in an intoxicated state.

He said his client is of limited means, which was why the fixed charge penalty notice was never paid at the time.

John Reynolds, Mark and Niamh Kuhne, Niamh Reynolds and Ann Mulcrone, pictured at the launch of the Lismore Opera Festival at Strancally Castle.

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Community service order in lieu of jail sentence Bench warrants issued

for ‘sick’ defendants CLAIMING to be ill as the reason why two defendants were not in court last week resulted in a bench warrant being issued for their arrest.

Yvonne O’Brien (29) with an address at 89 Springfield, Dungarvan, who is accused of alleged handling of stolen property at 18 Harbour Mill, Dungarvan, on 14th March, 2013, had a bench warrant issued for her arrest for failing to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court.

Solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn that his client was sick and had the flu, but no medical certificate was pro-

duced in court to substantiate the claim.

Likewise, with another defendant, Aleksandrs Grebnovs (33) with an address at 3 River Wharf, Mill Road, Midleton, Cork, accused of alleged theft from Kelly’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan, on 29th May, 2015. He failed to appear at last week’s court.

Solicitor acting on his behalf, Martin Lavan, said he was told there was a ‘medical issue’, but no medical certificate was produced.

Judge Finn issued a bench warrant for Grebnovs’s arrest.

A CLASHMORE man was handed a community service order in lieu of a jail sentence last week for drugs offences.

Darren Cummins (22) with an address at Coolboa, Clashmore, was convicted of being in possession of a controlled sub-

stance for sale and / or supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act at the Military Road, Dungarvan, on 31st

August, 2014.

He was also convicted of similar charges at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 12th March, 2014.

The case was heard at a previous sitting of the District Court and adjourned for a Probation

Service report.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Niall King told Judge Terence Finn that the Probation Service considered his client suitable for community service.

Judge Finn handed

down 120 hours of community service in lieu of six months jail on each of the two Section 15 drugs charges, to run consecutively.

The two Section 3 drugs charges were both marked proven and taken into consideration.

Stealing perfume tester is marked proven A WOMAN who admitted stealing a ‘tester’ of perfume from a local chemist had the charge marked proven, but no penalty was imposed.

Eva Hogan (34) with an address at 47 Cois Abha, Shandon, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft from Sam McCauley Chemist,

Dungarvan, on 30th September, 2015.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí identified the accused on CCTV following a complaint of theft of a tester of perfume from the premises.

Sgt. Allen said the accused handed over the tester of perfume to Gardaí when they called to her home.

Solicitor Niall King said his client is the mother of four children and has no previous convictions.

He said his client is very apologetic about the matter and said she

was suffering from depression at the time.

He said she took the tester for her own use and not to sell on.

Judge Finn imposed Section 1 (2) of Probation Against Offenders Act, meaning the offence was recorded as a conviction, but no penalty was imposed.

Fined for not having TV licence A MAN who had a bench warrant issued for his arrest for not having a TV licence ended up being fined last week.

Shane Whelan, with an address at 108 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, was fined €120 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for being in possession of an unlicensed TV set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to his home on 3rd March, 2015.

The case was heard at a

previous sitting of the District Court, at which the accused did not appear.

Judge Terence Finn heard that the accused has a similar previous conviction and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

The accused was brought before last week’s sitting of Dungarvan District Court.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has now purchased a TV licence.

He said his client, aged 33, is the father of two children.

Teenager charged with disorderly behaviour for moving traffic cones as ‘a joke’ MOVING traffic cones into the middle of the road ‘as a joke’ and causing an obstruction resulted in a Cappoquin man being brought before the District Court on a charge of disorderly behaviour.

Luke Parker (19) with an address at Lefanta, Cappoquin, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in a public place at night-time,

contrary to Section 5 of the Public Order Act, at Kilrush, Dungarvan, on 16th May, 2015.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí on patrol on the night in question observed the accused moving traffic cones from the side of the road and placing them into

the middle of the road.

“The cones were causing an obstruction,” said Sgt. Allen.

He said when Gardaí got out of the patrol vehicle, the accused attempted to flee the scene, but was detected crouching down behind a nearby parked vehicle.

“When asked why he did it, he replied it was ‘a

joke’,” said Sgt. Allen.

The accused, who was in court, said he was an apprentice fabricator in his first year.

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

The accused said he was under the impression he would have received an adult caution, rather than a fine.

Judge Finn questioned if the accused thought it appropriate to cause an obstruction in the middle of the road at night-time.

The accused replied he was aware of the danger he caused at the time.

The case was adjourned to 27th April, 2016 to allow the accused to make a €100 donation to the court poor box.

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Déise Beekeeper seeks ‘a little breeding space’

By Christy Parker THE secretary of the Déise Bee Breeders association is appealing to farmers to consider making a small space available in their fields for beehives. Kevin Keane is also asking landowners not to spray with insecticides containing neonicotinoid compounds, which can kill or endanger bee colonies.

The 36 year-old, who is studying Business Information Systems at UCC, says finding space for beekeeping is now “a big problem”, especially for beginners. He partly attributes this to a misconception that beekeepers need prime sites in the middle of fields, whereas in actuality “all that’s required is a small area that is perhaps being unused.” As bees do not bother livestock, Kevin sees mutual benefits. “Besides being gifted a few jars of really good honey (it’s fantastically thick and nourishing), their gardens and crops would be well pollinated and I guess there’s a degree of security in having someone tending bees around as well. I would ask anyone that can help to get in touch.”

Kevin, originally from Midleton, has lived in Youghal for 10 years, where he and his wife Nisha have four young children. A lifelong wildlife enthusiast, he has been keeping bees for five years, having taken a beekeeping course in UCC. As well as being PRO and Secretary of the Déise Bee Breeders -with a membership stretching from Dungarvan to Castlemartyr- the former web designer and computer programmer administers a Facebook group called Beekeepers of Ireland, which has over 1,800 members. He also administers the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations website, www.irishbeekeeping.ie.

FOOD CHAIN THREAT Kevin’s plea comes amidst global concerns that bees are disappearing, with serious implications for humankind. “Well, 75% of the food we eat is pollinated by bees”, he says, “as are the

foods eaten by animals which we eat in turn. So you’d be talking about major destruction within the food chain.”

Wild bees were eradicated in Ireland around 1998, when the Varroa parasitic mite was accidentally imported. Originating in Asia, the Varroa had reached Europe in the 1970’s, infiltrating hives to feed off larvae and annihilate colonies.

Today the only ‘wild’ bees in Ireland are reputedly swarms that escaped from beekeeper colonies. The risk of introducing lethal parasites through foreign bee imports persists, with the Small Hive Beetle (SHB) of particular concern. Of African origin, it has decimated colonies in America, Canada and Australia. “The destruction of the colony is the only way to stop it”, says Kevin.

Worryingly, it is now in Italy.

Humans (inevitably!) pose a further threat, as crops sprayed with neonicotinoid compounds such as Imidacloprid become toxic to bees.They inadvertently collect it in pollen and nectar and, if it doesn’t kill them, eventually causes them to abandon the hive.

Kevin would like farmers at least to spray close to night time or in early mornings when bees are absent, or preferably use non-contact, non-toxic sprays such as a biological fungicide or petroleum-based oils.

NATIVE TO IRELAND While importing species is risky, various species have been cultivated here over the years, such as the Italian or Carniolan and the Buckfast, the latter being a strain of its own that evolved from a mix of various strains. Cross-breeding is generally not recommendable and may produce a generation of very aggressive bees that is almost unmanageable.

For its part the Déise Bee Breeding group promotes the indigenous Native Irish Honey Bee or, the ’Black Bee’ as it is sometimes known (due to its dark colour). A strain of the Dark European Honey Bee, it is a docile creature that, crucially, does not need huge

by encircling her in a ball of bees.” Interestingly, a new queen flies outside a few times to mate (always in mid-air) but once she starts to lay, she never again leaves the hive.

STARTING UP The cost of establishing a first hive is about €300€500, including the honeycomb frames, protective suit, etc. Kevin strongly advises seeking expert

advice at the outset as “beginners tend to make mistakes that can end up killing the queen and perhaps by consequence the entire colony.”

Finally, Kevin advises, “bees do not wish to sting anyone”, generally being far too preoccupied with gathering nectar. “Basically, if you ignore them they will ignore you back.

Incidentally”, he adds,“only

female (i.e. worker) honey bees sting and they die as a result through rupturing their intestines as they fly off. Bumble bees, like wasps, don’t have barbs on their stingers and don’t die.”

In any case farmers could not ask for better company.

Landowners willing to provide space for a bee colony may contact Kevin through: 083-4136067 or kevin@irishbeekeeping.ie

Déise Bee Breeders Association Secretary Kevin Keane. reserves of honey to get through winter. “We try to propagate the species to ensure safety and preservation in numbers”, Kevin explains, “while working closely with the Native Irish Honey Bee Society (NIHBS) to achieve this.”

AT HOME IN THE HIVE A bee hive is a place of many marvels and perfect intricacies. At its centre is the queen, who seldom survives to five years (bit like a Taoiseach really). Worker bees, who are always female, live for about six weeks in summer but are constantly replaced by the queen, who may lay up to 1,500 daily at her peak. She mates with drones, who do little else with their lives and chivalrously die immediately upon mating.

Up to 20,000 thousand worker bees may huddle together in winter to keep warm but come spring many more workers are produced to meet the new season of foraging, guarding the colony and tending the young. Through feeding

each other they transfer pheromones, which are excreted, odourless substances that convey airborne ‘information’ signals and trigger responses from the opposite sex (we all have them after a few pints!)

The queen produces a ‘queen pheromone’ to encourage workers.

“However, the population may grow beyond the point that all the workers have access to her pheromones and so they may create a new queen”, Kevin explains.

The old queen then leaves to find a new hive, followed by thousands of faithful workers who prepare for the journey by gorging on nectar! This is swarming and when the queen stops, they do likewise, forming clusters.

Beekeepers may lure swarming bees to their hives. Once re-hived, the queen “lays a few eggs and produce a new queen cell”, Kevin continues. “Once that new queen emerges, mates and starts laying eggs, they will kill the old queen

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Dail reform a priority A good woman lost WHAT has to one of the great understatements of the post election conversation came from the Fine Gael Director of Elections, Brian Hayes. Brian is the very acceptable face of the decent politician and seems to be a nice guy, but in what must have been some bewilderment he made his unusual statement.

On Monday he said that the party “probably underestimated” the unpopularity of the Government going into the election.

According to a report in the Irish Times this week, he said he was very disappointed with the outcome and particularly disappointed that some colleagues had lost their seats. He told RTÉ’s Seán O’Rourke programme he accepted full responsibility for that.

“We’re still the biggest party.We have a lot of new TDs, we have ten women TDs and we also had some successes in Dublin and elsewhere, but I am very disappointed [in the outcome] and I accept full responsibility for that,” he said.

“We need to assess what happened in the campaign.The Taoiseach has some strong views on what we have to do to assess the campaign,” he said.

Asked whether the campaign was too Dublin-centric, Mr Hayes said that would be a “fair assessment.”

He said the party needed to take a good look at themselves but to start scapegoating Enda Kenny was “utterly unfair”.

“He is conscious of the fact he is still Taoiseach. He is also conscious that he lost the election,” he said.

“We need time to reflect on this.We need time to work through how we’re going to form a stable government.

Irish democracy is strong. Our parliamentary system is strong. We’ve been in difficult places. And I’m confident that a way can be found. But it will take time.”

There is a great deal of talk, particularly from Micheal Martin of reform of the Dail and how the Government does its business. Perhaps a little more dedication to democratic procedures and transparency might help for a start.

On 17th December last, as the Dail prepared for the Christmas holidays, a raft of proposals and Regulations were put through ‘on the nod’ yet, during the ten days on which the Dáil sat in the New Year, little business of consequence was debated. The outgoing Government’s conduct of business and passing of legislation was often by means of cutting debate short using the parliamentary guillotine.

Instead of examining legislation in those ten days, business was usually made up of Priority Questions, Other Questions, Topical Debates and a raft of written answers.

Fillers mainly.

Certainly, the Dail needs reform and if the current impasse forces changes in how business is done and how much business is done, then the stalemate will not have been entirely in vain.

WHAT a pity that one of the casualties of the General Election was Lucinda Creighton, the founder and leader of the new party, Renua. Lucinda proved herself to be one of the most principled members in Leinster House, but had to forfeit her post as Junior Minister and ultimately, last weekend, her seat in Dáil Eireann.

Her transgression had been to protest against the controversial suicide clause to the incorrectly titled abortion bill and ultimately vote against the Government on the issue.

The Taoiseach had a guaranteed majority on the occasion and for once, he might have relaxed his bloody-mindedness and obstinacy to accommodate diverse opinion on a matter

of conscience. But he refused to lift the whip and one of the best performers in the Dail and one of its hardest working Ministers was sacrificed. Her conduct of the Irish Presidency of the EU had been exemplary, as acknowledged by all sides, but that was not enough to save her.

Not alone did Lucinda lose her Ministerial post, but she also lost the party whip and now, having lost her seat, faces an uncertain future in the political wilderness.

What a shame and what shabby treatment, the kind which gets politics a bad name.

This week, Lucinda said that her new party, Renua will not disband despite the party's failure to secure any seats in the General

Election.

“Obviously we are very disappointed that we lost the three seats that we had in the Dáil,” she said, “but on the other hand we have exceeded the 2% threshold for State funding and that means that the party now has a future,” said Creighton.

“It has the capacity to build, to grow and a lot of our candidates around the country who stood in the Election are firmly committed to running in the next local elections and building a base.

“Irish politics requires you to have that type of base, she said.”

Irish politics can ill afford to lose the Lucinda Creightons of this world, they are far too scarce already.

Ní neart go cur le chéile - Seachtain na Gaeilge á ceiliúradh sna Déise Waterford City & County Council celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge 2016

Frank Cullinane (right) Chairperson of Carrick Camera Club presenting the award for the best Advanced Projected image to Paul Morrissey Clonmel Camera Club at the recent Suir Valley Photographic challenge. Prizes awards and the perpetual trophy were sponsored by the Cullinane family, Portlaw in remembrance of Eleanor Cullinane.

Norman Storey, Secretary of Carrick Camera Club presenting the Best Waterford Camera Club Print award to George O’Mahoney who accepted the award for Noel Browne.

TÁ Seachtain na Gaeilge á ceiliúradh i gContae Phort Láirge arís i mbliana, le réimse leathan imeachtaí á n-eagrú in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud an chontae agus na cathrach.

Once again, the Irish Office and Library Service of Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Childcare Committee have come together to organise a range of events to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, the national Irish language festival, which takes place from the 1-17 March 2016.

SCÉALAÍOCHT SA LEABHARLANN A number of Storytelling Sessions for children – very young children, pre-schoolers and primary schoolers are being organised in various libraries across City and County and there will also be annual favourites such as Bingó as Gaeilge and Bingó Daonra (Human Bingo).

Ardkeen, Brown’s Road, Central Library, Dungarvan, Lismore, Portlaw, and Tramore Branch Libraries will all host Bingó as Gaeilge and Bingó Daonra (Human Bingo) sessions for local primary schools in the first week of March – some 20 sessions hosting more than 600 children in total. In addition, Jacqui de Siúin from Waterford City & County Childcare Committee will host Scéalaíocht / Storytelling as Gaeilge for primary schools in various Libraries. She will also host Scéalaíocht / Storytelling sessions for preschool children, which will be open to the public as follows: • Wednesday, 9th March at 10.30 a.m. in Dungarvan Library • Friday, 11th March at 11.00 a.m. in Ardkeen Library • Tuesday, 15th March at 11.00 a.m.

in the Central Library, Waterford City • Wednesday, 16th March at 11.00 a.m. in Tramore Library These four sessions are open to the public – beidh fáilte roimh chách.

SA CHATHAIR – WATERFORD CITY TRÁTH NA GCEIST – BILINGUAL TABLE QUIZ The Irish Office of Waterford City & County Council is organising a Bilingual Table Quiz (Tráth na gCeist Dátheangach) in the Cove Bar on the Dunmore Road in Waterford on Tuesday, 15th March @ 8.30pm. This event will be a fun quiz to encourage people to use whatever Irish they have – no matter how little – and there will be ‘duaiseanna ar an spota’ – spot prizes – on the night as well. So come along and join us for some ‘craic agus comhrá’!

Waterford Museum of Treasures will also host a Bilingual Historical Tour of the museum at lunchtime on Thursday, 10th March at a reduced cost of €4. Fáilte roimh gach éinne.

GRÚPA ‘SIÚIL EILE’ PHORT LÁIRGE This local group of Irish language enthusiasts in Waterford City has a number of activities planned for Seachtain na Gaeilge and anyone with an interest in using their ‘cúpla focal’ is welcome to come along and join with them in the following free activities: 1. Thursday, 3 March – short walk along the new walkway on the banks of St. John’s River in the city, followed by a cup of tea (cupán tae) and a chat (comhrá) in a local café. Meeting at 10am in the Supervalu carpark on the Tramore Road, outside the café.

2. Tuesday, 15 March – guided walk

to Suí Finn in the Comeragh Mountains. Walking on a pathway the entire way through the woods, with fantastic views. Duration approx. 3.5 hours (8/9km).There will be an openair lunch break half way through.

Boots and suitable clothing advised.

Meeting at the car-park at Crotty’s in Leamybrien at 10.30 a.m.

3. The weekly conversation group (Ciorcal Comhrá) will continue during Seachtain na Gaeilge – every Wednesday in the Cove Bar in Ardkeen at 11.00 r.n. and every Thursday in the Gingerman, Arundel Lane at approx. 9.30 pm. Newcomers welcome to come along and join in!

AN TRÁ MHÓR Tramore’s Ciorcal Comhrá (Conversational Irish group) will continue throughout March, with Comhrá as Gaeilge in the Library on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm, and new people are always welcome. So, if you want to practice/improve on your ‘cúpla focal’ for Seachtain na Gaeilge, pop along to Tramore Library any Thursday night, and join in the fun!

For a full list and details of all the events during Seachtain na Gaeilge, check out Waterford City & County Council’s website, www.waterfordcouncil.ie Mar sin, má tá suim agat freastal ar réimse imeachtaí trí Ghaeilge, nó do chúpla focal féin a chleachtadh, tá rud éigint duit le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge i mbliana.

So, whether you want to listen to the spoken Irish word, practice your own ‘cúpla focal’, or even play Bingo, there’s something for you to partake in during this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Bain taitneamh as!

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Understanding and enjoying Waterford nature Why these birds are special

THE great crested grebe is probably most famous for its elaborate courtship dance. This can only be described as a water ballet.

It is undoubtedly the best avian courtship display on view in this country. The grebes are also dressed for the occasion! The displaying adults have elaborate plumes and shoulder patches which are shaken during the courtship, adding to the dramatic effect. Great crested grebes breed in vegetation in fresh water lakes.

By contrast, in winter the grebes lose all their finery and are basically black and white. Great crested grebes are hardy creatures and are seen fishing at sea in the roughest conditions.

Remarkably great crested grebes were almost hunted to extinction in these islands in the 19th century.

The head feathers were in demand to decorate ladies hats and undergarments.

This became a major conservation issue of the day and was a precursor to the formation of the R.S.P.B.,

Goldcrest by Fran O'Connell most elegant seabird and are often described as sea swallows for their flight. Their long wings, forked tails and buoyant flight certainly recall swallows. Five species of tern nest in Ireland although not in Waterford.

All are summer visitors, not occurring here in winter.

Of the five the arctic tern is the most remarkable. The arctic tern makes the longest migration of any bird in the world. Tracking devices have proven that some arctic terns breed inside the Arctic and over winter in the Antarctic. It then reverses the journey flying north again in spring.

As a consequence the birds

Arctic tern by Fran O'Connell spend a great deal of their now Britain’s premier bird lives in almost perpetual protection society. Happily daylight – an obvious aid to the head feathers are no hunting fish and marine longer a fashion accessory invertebrates on which they and the species is thriving. feed. The round trip may During the breeding exceed 70,000km (43,000 season the great crested miles) per annum.The birds grebes may be observed at do not take the most direct Ballyshunnock Reservoir. route from Pole to Pole, but In winter great crested diverge to favourite feeding grebes congregate in grounds to refuel. Imagine Dungarvan where in excess when next observing an of 100 individuals have arctic tern feeding on a been recorded. beach in Waterford in late Terns are perhaps our summer that the same

Lapwing by Andrew Malcolm

individual may over-winter in the Weddell Sea in Antarctica.

Superficially like a gull the fulmar is actually more closely related to albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters.

Fulmars are highly pelagic going to land only to nest.

Their diet consists solely of

They eat, mate and can even sleep while flying and have no need to land other than for nesting duties.

Young swifts, on leaving their nests, will fly continuously for up to three years. Swifts have another superb adaptation. During periods of wet weather their prey, flying insects, are unavailable. Swifts can go into a torpid state for a number of days and survive until normal feeding resumes. Swifts are easily identified by their dark colouration, scythe shaped wings and rapid wing beats alternating with gliding.

The goldcrest is Ireland’s and indeed Europe’s smallest bird. It is truly tiny

throughout Waterford.

Crossbills are finches and as their name suggests they have crossed bills. This is an adaptation which allows them to prise open cones and extract the seeds, their mainstay food. Interestingly, the mandibles can be left crossing or right crossing usually on a 1:1 basis within the population. Crossbills are chunky birds, the males are red/orange and the females green/yellow in colour. They call continuously, the call described as a metallic ‘Gupp-GuppGupp’. Crossbills are a very early breeding bird often nesting as early as January.

They are an eruptive species. In some years, due to cone failures in Europe, crossbills erupt from the continent augmenting the resident species here and sometimes staying to breed.

Crossbills can be located in Waterford at Ballyscanlon, in the Drumhills and sometimes in isolated pine trees with cones.

The lapwing is primarily a winter visitor to Waterford, and is known by a number of different names. Lapwing refers to its peculiar flight pattern – slow and deliberate highlighted by its black and white underwing and rounded wingtips. It is a very beautiful wader, stocky and pigeon sized, appearing black and white from a distance with a wispy crest and orange brown under-tail coverts. At close quarters its upper parts are a beautiful green and purple irides-

Great crested grebe by Andrew Malcolm measuring just 8.5 - 9.5 cm fish and other marine (3.3 – 3.7 inches) and animals.

Fulmars are weighing 4.5 – 7 gm (0.16 tubenoses and have an adap– 0.25 oz.). Attention is tation to their nose to often initially drawn to excrete salt built up from goldcrests by their thin high their diet and seawater. pitched call, often from the Fulmars also have an unusual upper canopy of coniferous defence mechanism in that or, less often, deciduous they are able to excrete a foul trees. However they can be smelling oily substance from seen at much lower levels in their stomachs. This will mat the feathers of other birds and may prove lethal.

Fulmars were once an important food source for humans particularly on Saint Kilda where they were a mainstay of the islanders’ diet.

Fulmars are readily distinguished from gulls by their stiff wings, flight and compact stubby bodies. In Waterford they are easily observed at their nests on Swift by Andrew Malcolm cliff faces and at sea. bushes and ditches. Their cence. This gives it its older The swift is a fairly comtiny size enables the gold- and more traditional name mon spring migrant to crest to pursue their insec- of green plover. Peewit is Waterford and Ireland.They tivorous prey with agility yet another traditional spend very little time here. right out to the very tips of name for the species. This They arrive in May and the branches.Their tiny size derives from its highly dismost are on their way back also has a major disadvan- tinctive flight call. to Africa by early August.

Lapwing eggs were once tage. The large surface area Swifts are known as the to body ratio means they are considered a great delicacy devil’s birds perhaps for very susceptible to heat loss and were associated with their screaming flight call or particularly in cold weather Easter eggs. Huge numbers their mysterious lifestyle. and at night.To compensate were harvested, to the detriThe swifts’ feet are very they need to feed con- ment of the species populsmall and they can barely tinuously. During prolonged ation. It took the enactment shuffle about on land. They cold spells when insects may of the Lapwing Act in the can however take off from be unavailable goldcrests United Kingdom in 1926 the ground contrary to can suffer considerable to curtail this practice. popular opinion. In flight The dipper is a passerine mortality. Goldcrests are they are superbly adapted. widespread in wooded areas just like a robin or a black-

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Fulmar by Fran O'Connell bird. However they differ from other passerines in that they locate the vast majority of their prey underwater. To do so they have evolved a number of adaptations to cope with this aquatic environment.

They are densely feathered to keep them dry and warm. Waterproofing their plumage requires oil and this is provided by an extralarge preen gland. Their nostrils are protected by flaps which act as a barrier preventing the entry of water. Furthermore their eyes are protected by an extra eyelid known as a ‘nicitating membrane’.They also have the capacity to change the curvature of the lenses in their eyes to enhance their underwater vision. Dippers do not have

webbed feet but use their wings as flippers – to enable them to do so the wings have extra strong muscles.

Their bones are solid rather than hollow to reduce buoyancy. Increased haemoglobin in their blood allows them to remain underwater for longer periods. Dippers are widespread in fast flowing rocky streams with clean water throughout Waterford.

Check out www.waterfordbirds.com for local wildlife updates and submission of records. If you have any questions or comments please email them to japwatntr@gmail.com To view previous articles check out understandingwaterfordnature.b logspot.com

Dipper by Fran O'Connell

Crossbill by Andrew Malcolm

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MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE

Speakers, Cindy O'Connor, Pieta House, Alan O'Mara, and Sean McCarthy, HSE, pictured with Cllr. Liam Brazil, Event Organiser, at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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Margaret Mulhearne and Eddie Ruane, Waterford City & County Council, pictured with Cllr. Liam Brazil, Event Organiser, at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Friday night's speakers, Dr Mark Rowe, Kenneth Egan and Sr. Gertrude Howley, pictured with Cllr Liam Brazil, Event Organizer, at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

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Mary Hennessy, Chris Mulcahy and Sr. Gertrude Howley, pictured at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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The Suicide or Survive team of Caroline McGuigan, Noeleen Wills, Jacqui Lockhart, Aoife Murdock and Lisa Scanlan, pictured at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

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Caroline McGuigan, Suicide or Survive; Tracy Nugent, Resource Office Suicide Prevention HSE, and Sean McCarthy, HSE, at the Mental Health and Sucide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Martin Landers pictured with Olympic Silver medallist Kenneth Egan, who was one of the speakers at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Dr. Mark Rowe and Kenneth Egan, who both spoke at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan pictured with Malcolm and Tony Rowe.

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Sr. Gertrude Howley and Kenneth Egan, who both spoke at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Melissa Howlett and Fiona Ennis pictured with Olympic Silver medallist Kenneth Egan, who was one of the speakers at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Sr. Gertrude Howley, Cllr. Liam Brazil, Event Organiser, Fiona Brazil and Marie Brazil pictured with Olympic Silver medallist Kenneth Egan, at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Caroline McGuigan, Suicide or Survive, speaks at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Dr Mark Rowe speaks at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Kate Veale and Brid Veale pictured with Olympic Silver medallist Kenneth Egan, at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Cavan Footballer, Alan O'Mara, speaks at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

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Cindy O'Connor, Pieta House, speaks at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Beatrice Barry-Murphy and Caroline McGuigan, who both spoke on Saturday morning, pictured with Cllr. Liam Brazil, Event Organiser, at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Martina McKeon pictured with Olympic Silver medallist Kenneth Egan, who was one of the speakers at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Ann Barron, Samaritans, speaks at the Mental Health and Sucide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Aisling Joyce and Samantha Langford pictured with Olympic Silver medallist Kenneth Egan, who was one of the speakers at the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

FRANK COLBERT writes from South Africa …

The 50th Anniversary of Waterford Footballers’ Croke Park debut!

SUNDAY, 6th March, 1966, was indeed a memorable day for 18 members (15 players and 3 subs) of the Waterford senior football team. On that day the Decies men finally got to make their debut on the hallowed turf of Dublin’s Croke Park. It was over 50 years since the county’s previous appearance at the famous venue in senior football. The formidable opposition on the day was provided by a hugely impressive Dublin side which in those heady times was prominent in Irish football circles and only three years earlier they defeated Galway at the same venue in the All-Ireland final by 1-9 to 0-10 before an attendance of 87,105.

In contrast, in those bygone days the Blues team had to normally play second fiddle to their fellow county hurling counterparts. During the previous nine years legendary inter-county players in the small ball game like Phil Grimes, Seamus Power, Frankie Walsh, Larry Guinan, Martin Og Morrissey and Mick Flannelly had already appeared at Croke Park in 3 All-Ireland finals (1957, 1959 and 1963), including a victorious win in 1959. In addition, this hugely impressive Decies team also won the National League at the same venue in 1963.

Invariably in those heady days the footballers, in contrast, struggled to advance to the semi-final of the Munster championship.The most notable exception was in the mid-fifties when a team containing stalwarts Mick Prendergast, Tom McGrath, Tom Power and Billy Kirwan won a memorable Munster semifinal at Walsh Park against an impressive Cork fifteen, before going on to a narrow defeat at the hands of Kerry in the Provincial final.

Typically, during those years, both Cork and Kerry were still two of the more prominent teams in the whole of Ireland.

Significantly, although the Blues were therefore invariably languishing in the doldrums of Munster football in the fifties and sixties, nevertheless, an impressive total of 13 players from that era would be voted into Waterford’s Millenium team some forty years later. They included the Kilrossanty quartet of Billy Kirwan,

Front row (l. to r.): P. Clancy, T. Walsh, J. J. Carleton, P. Carleton, J. Martin, P. Crotty, J. Rooney, N. Walsh, T. Kirwan, W. Connolly and J. Kerins. Back row (l. to r.): L. Gardiner, T. J. Harty, M. Connolly, M. Guiry, T. Riordan, T. Flynn, W. Connors, G. Mooney, E. Mooney and P. Walsh.

Jimineen Power plus brothers Pa Walsh and Tom Walsh, an Ardmore duo of Tommy Power and goalkeeper John Colbert, the Nire’s Mick Connolly and Jim Wall, a Kill trio of Tom McGrath, Monty Guiry and Ackie Lannon, as well as Dungarvan’s Tom Cunningham and Stradbally’s Pat Clancy.

Waterford’s path to this memorable Croke Park game in 1966, which was the semi-final of Group 4B, included a 1-6 to 1-4 victory against a Babs Keatingled Tipperary in Cappoquin as well as a 1-9 to 1-6 win over Carlow at Cullen Park.

Other teams in the group included Limerick and Clare.

The Croke Park game was originally scheduled for 22nd February, but was postponed to 6th March due to a waterlogged pitch.

Many decades later Ardmore’s stalwart full back Eddie Mooney would recount, with some amusement, an incident which happened to him and some other Waterford team-mates early that same morning while en-route to Dublin for their eagerly waited Croke Park debt. Having travelled into neighbouring County Kilkenny their car was soon accosted by a member of the Gardaí, whose immediate abrupt statement was: “You must be the Waterford footballers?” The instantaneous

reaction of the Waterford lads was to feel like celebrities due to the fact that their humble team was now in unchartered territory across the River Barrow for probably the first time in their careers.

However, much to their chagrin, the guard quickly explained that he had just previously received a phonecall from Waterford GAA requesting him to advise the players that unfortunately the game had been postponed due to the state of the pitch in Croke Park.

The referee for the re-arranged game was Wicklow’s Jimmy Hatton who would referee both All-Ireland finals some months later, as well as another 3 finals eventually.

On the day the Sky Blues were firm favourites. It was expected that the home venue would be advantageous, as well as their superior training, coaching and more match practice.

Waterford’ s lineout consisted of Peter Crotty (Rathgormack), Paddy Carlton (Ardmore), Eddie Mooney (Ardmore), Mick Connolly (The Nire), Ger Mooney (Kill), Wally Connors (John Mitchells), Noel Walsh (Kilrossanty), Tom Riordan (Kilrossanty), T. Flynn (Kilrossanty), John Martin (Gaultier), John Joe Carleton (Ardmore), Jim Rooney (Ardmore), William Connolly (Wind-

gap), Tom Walsh (Kilrossanty) and Tommy Kirwan (John Mitchells).

Subs were Monty Guiry (Kill) for Martin, Tommy Joe Harty (Ring) for Rooney and L. Gardiner (Erins Own) for Harty, as well as Pat Clancy (Stradbally) and Pa Walsh (Kilrossanty).

Impressively, the Kilrossanty club contributed 5 players to the squad, including the three Walsh brothers. In addition, Ardmore provided a further four, including the Carleton brothers.

For over a decade previously the team had received sterling service from senior players Connolly, Guiry, Kirwan and Eddie Mooney with the former two players having already appeared for Munster in the Railway Cup on a few occasions.

A mere six weeks after the Croke Park game the popular Mooney would be described as being “ like a rock at the heart of an Ardmore defence” which impressively restricted the Mount Sion attack to only one point from play during the Seasiders’s victorious county final at the Fraher Field.

Absent from the Croke Park line-out were injured players Ackie Lannon and Ardmore goalkeeper John Colbert.

On the day, however, the formidable Dubliners were

convincing winners against a somewhat overawed Decies fifteen by 1-16 to 1-2.

Waterford’s right full back, Ardmorean Paddy Carleton, recently recalled a few personal memories of that memorable debut on the hallowed turf of Croke Park and his recollections of the sparse dressing room facilities largely coincide with mine. In his own words: “My memory of the dressing room was just ordinary basic wooden seats (without too many splinters) along by the walls with a 4 inch nail overhead for each player to hang all his clothes on. I don’t remember seeing any lockers or showers and half time refreshment was in the form of a mug of almost black tea.”

Typically, in those bygone days, all Waterford inter-county players were required to supply their own socks and togs and were requested in their game notification by the popular County Board Runaidhe, Deuglan Guid, to “make yourself as fit as possible in preparation for this very important engagement.”

Paddy Carleton further recollects that “During the game I was marking left full forward Leslie Deegan, with the legendary Jimmy Keaveney in the other corner. However, during the game both players tried to

confuse myself and Mick Connolly by regularly swapping positions which was a foreign tactic for us.”

Significantly, however, both impressive corner backs restricted Keaveney and Deegan to only 2 points and 1 point respectively during the whole game!

Despite the heavy defeat, post match newspaper reports on the Monday praised the considerable contributions of Peter Crotty, Eddie Mooney, Mick Connolly, the Carleton brothers Paddy and John Joe, as well as top scorer Gardiner.

In 1972 the Blues again faced Dublin at Croke Park.

On that occasion the scoreline was 3-6 to 0-6. The Waterford team was John Colbert (Ardmore), Mick Connolly (The Nire), Jim Wall (The Nire), Pat Clancy (Stradbally), Ger Mooney (Gaultier), Wally Connors (John Mitchells), Michael Power (Tramore), Pa Walsh (Kilrossanty), John Hennessy (Ardmore), Vinnie Kirwan (John Mitchells), E. Dunphy, Tom Power, B. Fleming, Tom Gough (John Mitchells) and P. Morrissey. Substitutes included Monty Guiry (Kill) and P. Morrissey.

Monday’s match report praised the good work of Connolly, Clancy, Connors, Mooney, Fleming, Gough, and also reported that: “while having no chance with the 3 goals conceded,

Colbert really won his spurs as a goalkeeper on the day!”

Co-incidentally, back in 1963 I had the privilege of watching from the bench in Lismore as a raw 18 year old sub goalkeeper while 5 members of that 1966 Croke Park senior team (Paddy Carleton, John Martin,Wally Connors, Peter Crotty and Tom Riordan) restricted formidable All-Ireland champions-to-be Cork fifteen to a 3 points victory in an under21 Munster semi-final.

Included in the Rebel County fifteen were legendary players Billy Morgan, Frank Cogan and Denis Coughlan, as well as the Philpott brothers Eric and Denis.

With much amusement I still recall an incident in the Waterford dressing room before the game when one particular selector was vehemently using a somewhat milder version of the hairdryer treatment to exhort the Blues midfielders John Martin and Rogie Connors to “break the ball” instead of trying to compete in the air with their hugely impressive Cork opponents Cogan and Coughlan. The con-siderable passage of time prevents me from now recalling how many high balls were subsequently “broken” in midfield! Suffice it to say that my team-mates more than held their own in this closely contested game!

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† MAURICE DEE

† DICK McKEOWN

Friars Walk, Abbeyside, and late of Ballyneety

Chapel Road, Stradbally, Co. Waterford Aged 97 years Who passed away on 7th January, 2016

The family of the late Maurice Dee would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We thank all who attended the Rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and those who sent Mass and sympathy cards, phone calls and floral tributes.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Tom Higgins for all his attention and care over the years. To the Paramedics who attended the house who were outstanding. To the staff at Strandside Medical Centre and Flynn’s Chemist for their kindness and care. To Fr. Ned Hassett who visited the house and officiated the Funeral Mass, assisted by Fr. Richard Geoghegan. Thanks to Marie Quinn (The Moorings), Bridget and Austin Spratt (West Waterford Golf Club) and The Park Hotel for your generous hospitality. To Drohan’s Funeral Directors, servers, gravediggers and Chapelwoman. To the Friary Choir, Michael Flynn (Finnegan) and Colin Shorthall for the beautiful music. And finally, a sincere thank you to all our neighbours, friends and relatives who have been so thoughtful and supportive.

The Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Abbeyside Church at 7.00 p.m. on Saturday, 5th March.

† PATRICK (Paddy) GOUGH Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford Paddy's wife Margaret, daughter Catherine and son William wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with them on the sad passing of Paddy Gough, who was both a wonderful husband and father.

We would notably like to thank our neighbours, friends and relatives who attended Paddy's funeral and those who visited, phoned, sent Mass cards and floral tributes.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the staff in the Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit of Waterford University Hospital who took such excellent care of Paddy during his short illness. Sincere thanks to Very Rev. Fr. John Delaney, P.P., who recited the Rosary and celebrated the Funeral Mass, where he described Paddy's love for people and the Mart with great accuracy. We thank Dina Walsh for the beautiful music in the Church and those who took part in readings and Prayers of the Faithful including, Sinead Gough (daughter-in-law), Mary Fahey, Marie Gough and Alice Halpin (nieces) and James Gough (nephew). To James Kiely and Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan, for their professionalism and kindness which eased our last goodbyes to Paddy.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation to you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Paddy's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 4th March, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Anne's Church, Fews.

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HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (25/2/2016) – 1st Sheila Towey & Cáit Christopher; 2nd Kitty Power & Ann Fitzgerald; 3rd Declan O'Keeffe & Pat Murray; 4th Mai Mernin & Margaret Foley; 5th Joan Colbert & Elayne Kirwan.

KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (24/2/2016) – 1st Maeve Coghlan & Mary Cummins; 2nd Fiona Russell & Elayne Kirwan; 3rd Nan Murphy & Catherine M. Power; 4th Shane Prendergast & Anne Marie Brown; 5th Mary Anne Coffey & Mary Prendergast.

ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (23/2/2016) – 1st Mary Fenton & Mary Dee; 2nd Austin Fenton & Pat Stack; Joint 3rd Eileen Tinnelly & Joan Mansfield, Anne Clarke & Kathleen McNamara; 4th Colette Power & Kay Dillon.

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Doyle; 2nd Mary Mitchell & Mary Murphy; 3rd Una O’Dwyer & Kay Shanley; 4th Ella Whelan & Marie Fahey; 5th Ann Veale & Mary Dee. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (25/2/2016) – 1st Moira Ormond & Des O’Toole; 2nd Des Cleary & Maeve Coghlan; 3rd Ann Heffernan & Tom Prendergast.

DÉISE BRIDGE CLUB (29/2/2016) – 1st Michael Kirwan & Austin Fenton; 2nd Deirdre Hallahan & Sheila Veale; 3rd Mary Casey & Bríd Killigrew; 4th Moira Ormond & Marianne Mulcahy. President’s Prize: 7th March at 6.15 p.m.

AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB – Charity event: Our club recently held a very successful Charity Bridge event, our President Mrs. Pat Murphy extended a warm welcome and wished us all well on the afternoon at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. We are once

again supporting three local charities. St. Carthage’s in Lismore, Cappoquin Daycare Centre and St. Vincent De Paul, Cappoquin. In a later address before presenting prizes Mrs. Pat Murphy thanked the management and staff of The Park Hotel for all their assistance. She extended the club's gratitude to members who helped to prepare the hall, the score keepers those who helped with the array of prizes. The club is delighted to continue its support for such worthy local organisations.

Winners – Section A: 1st Mary Fletcher & Andrew McGrath; 2nd Nuala Harty & Anna Harney; 3rd Mary Cummins & Ann Murphy; 4th Joan Begley & Mary French. Section B: 1st Justin Spratt & Ann Heffernan; 2nd Elle Whelan & Aide O'Neill; 3rd Kay Barry & Claire Meaney; 4th Des O’Toole & Sheila Veale.

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Dick’s son Michael, daughter-in-law Patricia, brotherin-law, nephews, nieces, son-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who supported us on the sad loss of our Dad. Thanks to all those who sympathised, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, floral tributes, letters of condolence and other expressions of sympathy.

We want to thank those who travelled long distances to attend the removal and burial. We want to thank our families, neighbours and friends who called to our home at this sad time.

Special thank you to Medical 5 at UHW for their outstanding care given to Dick. To Dr. Seán McElduff at Kilmacthomas Health Centre for his care and kindness over the years to Dick. Also Jenny Kirwan and staff, Kilmacthomas Pharmacy. To Rev. Fr. Condon for all his house calls to Dick. Also Margaret Corbett, Stradbally, for the First Friday visits over the years. Thank you to Rev. Fr. Condon for the beautiful Funeral Mass; the Altar servers; music by Dessie Norris; also to all the readers. To Tom Drohan, Undertakers, for the kind and professional service they provided.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

† JOHNNY TOBIN Reanadampaun, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford Who passed away on 8th March, 2015 The family of the late Johnny Tobin would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with them; those who called to the house, attended the Rosary, removal and funeral, sent Mass cards and messages of sympathy at this sad time.

A special thank you to all his friends and neighbours who called to his house over the years.

A sincere thank you to all the Home Help ladies who attended to Johnny over the years; Dr. Janes and Kay from Ballymacarbry Medical Centre; all the medical and other staff at Clonmel Hospital, Waterford Regional and Dungarvan General Hospital.

Thanks to Fr. Connie Kelleher and other members of the Clergy who attended the Rosary, funeral and Burial Mass. Thanks also to the gravediggers and the ladies group for serving the food after the burial and Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s G.A.A. Club for providing the guard of honour.

A final thank you to Aidan and Marie Walsh, Undertakers, for their support and professionalism.

The First Anniversary Mass for Johnny will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Saturday, March 5th, at 7.30 p.m.

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CARROLL (26th and 12th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Bridget Carroll, late of Knock, Clonea, Dungarvan, who died on 20th February, 1990. R.I.P. Also her husband Michael who died on 4th December, 2004. Masses offered.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, As time goes by without you, And days turn into years, They hold a thousand memories, And a million silent tears.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

COLEMAN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Coleman, late of Fahafeelagh, Kilmacthomas, who died on 13th March, 2004. R.I.P. The hardest thing in life to bear, Is to want your mother and she’s not there, Behind the smile there’s many a tear, For the mother I trust and loved so dear.

My heart is broken as I whisper low, I love you Mam and I miss you so, So put your arms around her Lord, Treasure her with care, For you have in your Kingdom, A mother beyond compare.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen, on Monday, 7th March, at 7.00 p.m.

–Sadly missed by your loving son P.J. DINEEN (23rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mick Dineen, late of Ballylaneen, Co. Waterford, whose 23rd Anniversary occurs at this time. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 8th March, at 7.00 p.m., in Saint Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen.

Though sand and sea divide us, And the distance seems a lot, There is a flower that grows between us, It’s the sweet forget me not.

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

–Always remembered by your son James; daughter Anne; son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

McCARTHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Elizabeth (Nan) McCarthy, late of Scrahans East, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, who died on 5th March, 2014.

Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years.

Then when the summer sunshine, Awakens the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven, Around the corners of every room.

Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day.

Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a Father’s love is a blessing, In death it still can last.

Forget your troubles and your worries, They’re mine for ever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door.

And when your road, Gets rough and rocky, Or you’re down and need a crutch, Remember I’m right beside you, Just an inch too short to touch.

–Always remembered and loved every day, your loving wife Moira; Michael, Caroline and Brendan; daughtersin-law Ruth and Sineád; son-in-law Gerry; grandchildren Darragh, Seán Óg and Grainne.

As time goes on without you, And days turn into a year, They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears.

For us who have loved and lost you, And whose parting brought such pain, We will cherish your memories forever, In a world that is not the same.

–Sadly missed by your loving family at home and away.

MERNIN (33rd anniversary) – In loving memory of my dad Edmond Mernin, late of Villierstown, who died on 27th February, 1983. Mass offered.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone.

And as each day dawns, And starts anew, And as each day ends, We think of you.

And in between, No matter where, Deep in our hearts, You are always there.

–Always remembered by your son Terry, Maureen, Eamonn and Margaret.

TOBIN (1st and 4th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Johnny Tobin, late of Reanadampaun, Ballymacarbry, who died on 8th March, 2015. Also in loving memory of Paddy Tobin, late of Reanadampaun, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, whose 4th Anniversary occurs at this time.

Memories are precious, They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Especially today.

–Sadly missed by all your family, relatives and friends.

Anniversary Mass will be offered for both Johnny and Paddy in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Saturday, 5th March, at 7.30 p.m.

POWER (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann Power, late of Touraneena, Ballinamult, who died on 2nd March, 2001. R.I.P.

–Missing you always, your loving husband Anthony and family.

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

–Always loved and remembered by your family at home and abroad.

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O’LEARY (37th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bertie O’Leary, late of 63 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, who died on 1st March, 1979. R.I.P. Mass offered.

Love lives on forever, In each memory and thought, Of the special ones who meant so much, And the happiness they brought.

Love lives on forever, It will never fade away, For in our hearts our loved ones, Are with us every day.

–Always remembered by your son Tholim, Sarah, Tholim and Kian.

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Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 5th March, in the Friary Church at 6.15 p.m.

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REDDY – In loving memory of a dear and special daughter and sister Ann Marie, late of Sunlawn, Affane, Cappoquin, whose birthday occurs on 2nd March. Rest in peace.

Thinking of you on your birthday Ann, With sadness in our hearts, For a very special someone, From whom we had to part.

We cannot send you a birthday card, Your hand we cannot touch, But God will take our greetings, To the one we love so much.

–Remembered every day by your loving parents; sisters Orla and Kiera; brothers David, Kevin and Darren; nieces and nephews, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law.

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WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I am applying to the above Local Authority for planning permission to build an extension to existing dwelling including associated site works at Newtown, Stradbally. Signed Breda Cummins. 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 Authotity at 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. Monday–Friday (excl. public holidays). 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant planning subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Liam Feeney intends to apply for permission for a builder's storage shed, new site entrance and associated site works at Aglish, Glencairn, Lismore. 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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Westgate Business Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford T. 058 42077 F. 058 48726 E. matt@printmaster.ie

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» Experience in continuous improvement initiatives manufacturing process and engineering » IT skills, word, and excel.

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» 2 years as team leader or management experience in food production or similar

WANTED Apply with CV to: info@autokleen.ie or post to AutoKleen, Multi-storey Car Park, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, by Friday, 11th March, 2016.

Manufacturers of Precast Concrete Flooring Widespan for Houses, etc.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Process Technician.

in our Tourist Office located on Main Street, Dungarvan (by Garvey’s Supervalu).

Deadline to apply – 31st March at 5.00 p.m.

CORBETT CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.

Moonareha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Phone: (052) 7441590

» The position will support the Operations Director through responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day operation of Flahavan’s Mill and all Production Employees.

Email info@dungarvantourism.com or phone 058 41741 for an application form.

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Childminder Available

CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE – Monday to Friday in the comfort of the children’s own home. Full licence and car owner.

Available for school pick-up and drop-off. Non-smoker.

Contact: (087) 4620382.

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Courier Service

SPEEDY, SWIFT AND CAREFUL DELIVERY SERVICE – All Counties.

Collections and Deliveries.

Need a Van – I’m Your Man! Contact: Michael O’Neill (085) 2830055, 24/7.

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Samaritans

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SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day.

Call SAMARITANS in confidence Freephone 116 123, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

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Website Package

WEBSITE PACKAGE FOR €497 – TO SAVE €1,500 on new website design OR outdated redesign visit www.TWAppMedia.com or (11-3) call 051 810758.

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Agri Sale

GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (ind.)

For Quick Results Use the Small Adverts. Section Call our Office or use your Credit or Debit Card by Phone Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Tel. (058) 41205 / 42042.

Fax: (058) 41559.

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John Phelan Skip Hire

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Call us on 051 645445 • 087 9677797 Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.)

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Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout.

Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

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Tree Felling

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified.

Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335.

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Fergal Colbert Tree Care

EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON – Available for all aspects of tree surgery. • Identification and removal of hazardous trees. • Tree reduction and pruning. • Hedge cutting and wood chipping. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert (087) 7933481.

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Computer Services

COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer.

20 years experience. Reasonable rates. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)

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Stonebridge Tiles

STONEBRIDGE TILES & TIMBER FLOORING, Foxhole, Youghal (024) 85567 – New Showroom Now Open.

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Car Ports / Canopies

CAR PORTS / CANOPIES – We supply and fit High Quality, Maintenance Free Canopies. Ideal for Cars, Firewood, Toys, Dry Storage, etc. Free Quotes, e.g. Back Door Canopy 8x6. €900.

Fitted. www.grangeironcraft.ie / (22-7) (087) 2549996.

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Powerwashing Service

WASH AWAY THOSE WINTER BLUES AND “GREENS” – Call Tom’s Powerwashing Service on (087) 6611193 or (058) 41914.

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Air Compressors

NEW AND USED AIR COMPRESSORS – Single Phase / 3 Phase / 110volt / Petrol / Diesel. Full range of Dental Air Compressors.

Screw Air Compressors from 10hp to 250hp. 5 Year Warranty on all new Screw Compressors. 3 Year Warranty on all new Belt Driven Compressors. All Compressors 10 Bar suitable for all trades. Driers – Filters – Air Receivers and Bare Pumps. Spray Guns – Spray Pot Units – Lubricators – Regulators.

Nail/Stapling Guns – Automatic Air Receiver Drains. Full range of Air Tools – Sandblasting Units.

Full back-up service and spare parts.

AIRCO Compressed Air Service, Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (16-3)

MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flat roofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply/fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work undertaken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

ATTENTION – LEAKING ROOFS SEALED INSTANTLY – €10.00 a square metre. Slating, Tiling, Re-roofing, Torch-on Felt a Speciality. Lead Valleys and Chimney Flashing Renewed. Emergency repairs carried out. Estimates free without obligation. All work fully guaranteed. Very keen prices assured. Also Old Slate Roofs Restored with Aquaseal. Contact: Ger O’Connor, Dungarvan Roof Sealers, anytime, on (089) 2094228 / email: oconnorroofingirl@gmail.com / www.oconnorroofing.com (4-3)

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Re-Upholstery

RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home.

Collection and delivery.

Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure.

Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must.

Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed.

Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

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Cleaning Services

COMPLEX CLEANING SERVICES / SHINY HOUSE – Carpet Cleaning, Office Cleaning, General House Cleaning, Car Interior Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Gardening Cleaning, Trees and Shrubs Cutting, Walls and Patio Cleaning, Ironing.

Contact: Dorothy (087) 6854522 or dorinaa84@gmail.com

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Yoga Suain

IN THE PARK HOTEL, DUNGARVAN Tuesdays: Plus Size Yoga 7–8 p.m. Beginners and Pregnancy 8–9 p.m.

Wednesdays: Continuous Beginners & Intermediate 8–9 p.m.

Thursdays: Gentle Morning Class 10–11 a.m.

Contact: Mary (087) 6977426 www.yogasuain.com (ind.)

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Tarmacadam

TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (ind.)

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Powerwashing Available

MAN AVAILABLE FOR POWERWASHING – Milking Parlours, Dairies, Fascia & Soffit, Footpaths and Driveways. Tel. (087) 7737294.

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Painting & Powerwashing

PAINTING & POWERWASHING – Interior, Exterior, Woodwork, Wallpapering, etc.

Powerwashing of Houses, Farm Buildings. Also all Farm Buildings Spray or Hand Painted.

Also Window and Chimney Cleaning (brush and vacuum) available. Contact: Mike Scanlon (087) 6198876. (ind.)

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Mindful Self-Compassion

MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION (8 week course) – Commencing 31st March, 2016. MSC teaches core principles which enable us to respond to difficult moments with kindness, care and greater understanding. The course incorporates mindful meditation practices and selfcompassion instruction.

Enquiries to Phyllis (087) 6414821.

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For Sale

FOR SALE – Round and Square Bales of Hay, Haylage, Silage, Straw and Pit Silage. Will deliver. Tel. (086) 2539144 / (085) 7466567. (ind.)

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Delivered if required.

Micheal Coffey (087) 2352504 or (051) 291193.

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To Let

SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.)

LARGE NEWLY BUILT WHEELCHAIR ACCESS PREMISES TO LET – Mahonbridge / Kilmacthomas area. Passed by Fire Chief. Suitable for use as Medical Practice, Physio Offices or Creche, etc. Tea room facilities.

Interested persons only.

Please apply to Box No. 5553.

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Land To Lease

LAND TO LEASE FOR FIVE YEARS IN BALLYMACARBRY – With or without Sheds. Tel. (087) 2925516.

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O’LEARY POULTRY, Macroom – Point of Lay Pullets, 3 weeks from laying. Delivery to Dungarvan, Tallow and Kilmeaden on Fridays.

Tel. (087) 9697939.

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown.

(025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

FOR SALE – Round Bales of Silage, Barley and Oaten Straw and Fodder Beet.

Delivered if required.

Kieran Hallahan (087) 2549759.

(18-3) GOOD QUALITY ROUND BALES OF BARLEY STRAW – Fully wrapped, suitable for feeding or bedding, €15 per bale, delivered. Also Good Quality Round Bales of Silage, €25 per bale, delivered. Tel. Eddie Ryan at (087) 2532591.

(11-3) ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Chopped 6 layers of plastic.

T. Horgan, Mahonbridge (086) 8181701.

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LARGE ROUND BALES OF HAY FOR SALE – Ring area. Tel. Tom (058) 46797 or (086) 8458551.

(12-3) FODDER BEET FOR SALE – Cleaner Loader in use or washed. Ex-yard or delivered. Tel. (058) 54437 / (087) 2190265 or (087) 2112675.

(25-3) HAYLAGE FOR SALE – €23 per Bale. Ex-field. Ring area. Tel. (086) 1664421.

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FOUR SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPS – 21⁄2 months old. Ideal as pets or for working. Great with children.

Contact: (086) 2152943.

(11-3) EXCELLENT QUALITY CHOPPED SILAGE BALES FOR SALE – Cappoquin to Tallow area.

Also Round Bales of Hay for sale.

Tel. (087) 6919240.

(11-3) POINT OF LAY PULLETS, DUCKLINGS AND BROILERS FOR SALE – Also White Leg Horn Pullets for sale outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 7th March, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 or (087) 2208061.

Pa Moore Car Sales pamoorecarsales.com ALL TRADE-INS WELCOME • FINANCE AVAILABLE 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 07 07 07 07 07 07 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 03 03 03 02

Qashqai 1.6 SVE Black 5Dr. Opel Zafira 7 SEATER 1.6 Silver Opel Corsa 1.0L Silver 5Dr. Peugeot 207 Red 1.4 5Dr. Nissan Tida 1.5 DIESEL H/B Black Toyota Yaris 1.0L Black 5Dr. Opel Corsa 1.2 Grey 5Dr. Opel Astra 1.3 DIESEL 3Dr. VAN Toyota Yaris 1.0L Blue 5Dr. Ford Focus 1.6 DIESEL 5Dr. Grey Opel Corsa 1.3 DIESEL 5Dr Silver Nissan Almera 1.5 Silver Saloon Ssangyong Kyron 2.0 DIESEL Silver Passat 1.9 TDI Comfortline Blue Nissan Micra 1.0L Gold 5Dr. Almera Hatchback 1.5 Silver 5Dr. Almera Saloon 1.5 Grey 4 Dr. Kangoo Van 1.5 DIESEL White Primera 1.6 Full Leather Blue Sal. Opel Vectra 1.6 Saloon Red 4Dr. Focus CHOICE of 2 H/B + Saloon Megane 1.4 Black Saloon 4Dr. Yaris 1.0L 5dr Red Hatchback Focus 1.4 + 1.6 Saloon Silver Corolla 1.4 Saloon Blue 4Dr. Saab 1.9 Diesel Saloon 4Dr. Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI Blue 5Dr. Hyundai Accent 1.3 Gold Hatchback Renault Clio 5DR Black 77K Mercedes A140 1.4 5DR H/B Nissan Tino 1.8 Black 5DR H/B Citroen C5 HDI AUTOMATIC Opel Zafira 7 Seater 1.6

FINANCE ARRANGED pamoorecarsales.com Tel: 087-9425791 or 086-0877831

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KidsCode reach Croke Park Final KIDSCODE, creates an online world aiming to get kids into computer programming, combining a fun, multiplayer experience with visual programming. It basically lets kids, for free, log in and create a character, programming their way around to establish games with friends.

In a cool twist, children will be working with a KidsCode’s custombuilt programming language. 193 students repre-

senting 15 schools in Waterford county completed in the Waterford Student Enterprise Final last Thursday, February 25th at the W.I.T. Sports Complex in Carriganore.

61 businesses, shortlisted from a total of 240 who commenced the competition in September, presented their business plans and challenged for the top prize in Waterford Youth Enterprise. The winner, the student enterprise representing Waterford at the

National Finals on April 20th in Croke Park are KidsCode. The team are made up of Jordan Casey, Tom O’Donnell and Daniel Lye. Co-ordinated by the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, the competition is the most successful programme of its kind in the country.

Around 17,000 budding entrepreneurs from 380 secondary schools across the country have been running their own enterprises, with help

from their teachers and Local Enterprise Offices.

Over 300 finalists from all over the country will setup enterprise exhibition displays before taking part in a series of judging interviews. The judging panels will takes numerous factors into account, such as business reporting, innovation, market research, risk management and finances.

As well as gaining substantial business experience, there is an

impressive prizefund on offer for the young entrepreneurs, including a European trip, a national trophy and cash prizes.

Praising the teachers and local schools involved in the programme, Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, said: “The Student Enterprise Awards encourages and enables students to take on the world of business and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. By fostering an

enterprising culture in the classroom, the Local Enterprise Offices are working with teachers and schools to help nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

The three main categories for the Student Enterprise Awards programme includes senior, intermediate and junior levels, which all comprise of first, second and third place winners, alongside awards for best innovation, display and social media.

Waterford Student Enterprise Awards – Jenny Maye Twomey and Kayla McCarey, Ardscoil na nDéise, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with "Loomalicious".

[John Power]

Damien Lye, Jordan Casey and Tom O'Dennell, De La Salle Secondary School, overall winners with "Kidscode"receiving the award from Cllr. John O'Leary, Deputy Mayor, Waterford City & County.

[John Power]

Holly Dwyer, Sarah Morrissey and Aoife O'Donnell, St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with "Candy Cane Telegrams".

[John Power]

Macadara O'Faoláin, Meanscoil San Nioclás, winner of the Social Media Award, receiving his award from Cllr. John O'Leary, Deputy Mayor, Waterford City & County. Macadara was also 3rd overall. Included are Caroline Prendergast, LEO, and Clár Ní Fhathaigh.

[John Power]

Aisling Brennan and Avril Behan, St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas, with "Homemade Brown Bread".

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Ciadhra O'Mahoney and Lara Quinn, Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore, Co. Waterford, with "Discount Daze".

[John Power] Mark Hartery, Alan Lacey and Eoin O'Connor from Ardscoil Na Mara, Tramore, with "Precision Revision Study Kit".

[John Power]

Shauna McGrath, Emma Whitmore, Laina O'Hara, Maria Dunphy and Amy Power, St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with "Selma Bath Products".

[John Power]

Robert McGrath, James Kiely and Eoghan Curran, CBS, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, winners of the Students Choice section receiving their prize from Cllr. John O'Leary, Deputy Mayor, Wateford City & County. Included is Pat Collins.

[John Power]

Katie O'Brien and Emma Riordan, Presentation Secondary School, with "The Cool Cardz Co." [John Power] Peter Leahy, Rhionna Fitzgerald and Daniel Byrne, Abbey Community College, Ferrybank, Waterford, with "Rock Around The Clock".

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Eilish Kelly, Niamh Buck and Aoife Nolan, Presentation Secondary School, with "Álainn Emergency Kit".

[John Power]

Samuel Browne, Waterpark College, Waterford, with his board game”Polylingua”.

[John Power]

Pictured was Rachael Stevens, Gael-Choláiste Phort Láirge, with "Deise Paracord" which was 2nd Overall receiving her prize from Cllr. John O'Leary, Deputy Mayor, Waterford City & County. Included are Jacqui Gaule and Richie Walsh, LEO and Helen Stevens.

[John Power]

Amy Richardson, Clodagh Drea and Laura Carey from Ardscoil Na Mara, Tramore, with "Lip Bam".

Included is Caroline Prendergast, LEO. [John Power]

Alice Sullivan, Ard Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with [John Power] T.Y. Turkmas.

Aisling Fox and Oran O'Connell McGrath, Cael Colaiste Phortláirge, with "Béiríní."

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Rachael Stevens, GaelCholáiste Phort Láirge, with "Deise Paracord". [John Power]

Lydia Ní Shé and Hannah Nic Uaid, Meanscoil, San Nioclas, An [John Power] Rinn, Co. Waterford, with H&L Handmade Cards.

Holly Dwyer, Sarah Morrissey and Aoife O'Donnell, St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with "Candy Cane Telegrams" receiving best display award from Cllr. John O'Leary, Deputy Mayor, Waterford City & County. Included are Richie Walsh, LEO and Heather Foley, teacher.

[John Power]

Aisling Enright and Leah Barry, Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore, Co. [John Power] Waterford, with "Funky Scrunchies".

Stephanie Grant, Katie O'Keeffe, Taylor Healy, Emma Fitzgerald and Maggie Fanning from Presentation Secondary School with "Mugz 4 U".

[John Power]

Caoimhe Denmead, Elizabeth Keating, Sadhbh ní Fhaoláin and Niamh Reddy, Ard Scoil Na nDeise, [John Power] with"Safely Splash".

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Marie Fitzgerald, Cáit Clancy-Batreau, Rachael Walsh and Susan Doran, St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with “Lockerit Yourself”.

[John Power]

Paona Finn, Dylan Phelan, David Walsh and Seamus Cronin, CBS, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with "West Waterford Calenders".

[John Power]

Ciarán Cuddihy, Laura Gladney, Alicia Butler, Róisín Temple, Abbey Community College, with"Studie Buddies.

[John Power]

Abby Daly, Sibéal Duggan, Rebecca Colbert and Robert Miller, St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with “Let's Crepe”.

[John Power]

Waterford Student Enterprise Awards – Ciara Mackey, Keavy Gillane and Charley Gormley, Ardscoil [John Power] Na Mara, Tramore, with "Colour Wax Candles".

Emma Gildea, Jenny Supple, Eileen Fitzgerald and Lauren Cunnage, Ard Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with “Ty Tinder” [John Power] wristbands.

COUNTY NEWS

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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 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! (ind.)

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st, Rita Leamy & Ann Geary; 2nd Stephen Cunningham & Nellie Devine; Bill Leddy & Helen O’Keeffe; Helen Morrissey & Pat O’Connor. Lucky Table: Mary Byrnes & Helen Walsh; Bob & Mary Allen; Sean Higgins, Eddie Byrnes; Mary Whelan, Christy Higgins. Raffle: Hugh Geary, Tom Feeney x2, Rita Leamy, Nellie Devine x2, Mary Whelan, Stephen Cunningham, Mary Fennessey, Dinny Tobin, Helen Morrissey.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive YES we will be back at the Parish Office on Sunday evening next the 6th March 2016, 2.30-5.30 p.m. Last month we nearly got blown away with the wind and rain, we look forward to better weather this time. Should you be free on Sunday evening why not give us a call.

We have two glass cases full of items such as the full set of Irish coinage, a huge collection of books etc., a maritime section, sport, poetry corner as well as the 8’x4’ table full of various items. Looking forward to meeting you on Sunday.

Kiss Goodbye to Multiple Sclerosis Final Call For Supporters TEXT SMOOCH to 50300 to donate €4 #kissgoodbyetoms – As the inaugural Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign enters its final two weeks, MS Ireland is calling on County Waterford supporters to ‘Wear, Dare and Share’ in support of more than 9,000 people living with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland. MS is the most common disabling neurological condition of young adults in Ireland, with no known cause or cure. All funds raised during the Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign (4th February – 18th March) will support vital services for local people living with MS. Originally an initiative of MS Research Australia, MS Ireland joins seven MS organisations throughout the world taking part in Kiss Goodbye to MS this year. Supporters are invited to get involved in three ways:WEAR their favourite red lipstick, item of clothing or accessory, share their kiss on social media with the #kissgoodbyetoms and text SMOOCH to 50300 to donate *€4; DARE to sign up for the Kiss Goodbye to MS Skydive; SHARE the message by hosting a red themed fundraising event. Further information and event packs are available from www.kissgoodbyetoms.ie

Clann Credo 'Get Involved' Community Impact awards on February 25th. Representing the Copper Coast Geopark were John Galloway, Bruce McDonald, Orlaith Hamersley and Catherine Kavanagh. Also included are Duncan Stewart, Paul O’Sullivan, CEO Clann Credo, Kieran Walsh and Kieran Foley, Munster Express.

Bonmahon CONGRATULATIONS COPPER COAST GEOPARK! WAT E R F O R D ’ S Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark and the Munster Express were awarded a prestigious ‘Community Impact’ prize at a ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin on Thursday, 25th February.

The Copper Coast Geopark won the award in this year’s ‘Get Involved’ competition which is a sustainable communities initiative developed by 51 local newspapers throughout Ireland. The Munster Express partnered with the Copper Coast Geopark as part of this year’s ‘Get Involved’ project. The main sponsor of ‘Get Involved’ 2015 is the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). In addition, Clann Credo, the Social Investment Fund, is also

supporting this worthy initiative by sponsoring a new category this year - the ‘Community Impact Prize’.

This category highlights how outstanding community based projects meet local and community needs in an innovative and collaborative way. The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark were delighted and honoured to be awarded the 3rd prize in this competition and would like to thank all those who supported us and voted for us in this competition.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Last week’s draw yielded no jackpot winners.

Congratulations to our four lucky dip winners Jane O’Callaghan, Bill Walsh, Seanie Reid and Adele Weldon who each take home €25. Join us this week to be in with a chance to win our jackpot!

Katherine Kavanagh, Orlaith Hamersley with television personality Duncan Stewart at the Clann Credo 'Get Involved' Community Impact awards on February 25th.

TIDY TOWNS Bonmahon Tidy Towns is hosting a 'Come Dine With Us' fundraiser on Saturday, 12th March at 7.30 p.m. in the Bonmahon Geo Park visitors centre. Food, Music, and Sing along. Limited tickets available, if you would like to Join us please contact either Seamie

Ballysaggart Community Council 45 Card Results FR. Cullinan and Stephen Cunningham; Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby. Lucky Tables: Helen Morrissey and Eddie Sheehan; Mary Whelan and Nellie Devine; Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes. Tickets: Dan Howard, Helen Keeffe x 2 and Stephen Cunningham.

Return of the Lambert Puppet Theatre for a Sunday Treat THIS is a beautifully produced show with large puppets, colourful sets and exquisite lighting and is suitable for an age group up to ten years of age. From its earliest beginning the Lambert family has been involved with RTE TV, working the hugely popular series Wanderly Wagon featuring the Late Eugene Lambert and Judge. Paula Lambert was the 'Bosco' voice on TV for seventeen years and indeed BOSCO is still a firm favourite with the younger children and will make a nostalgic appearance in the opening part of the Show.The show is on Sunday 13 March at 3.00 p.m.Tickets are €12 or €40 for a family of four and can be obtained at www.theatreroyal.ie and box office on 051 874402.

Christina is pictured here doing a spot of reminiscing with one of her wedding photos.

O'Brien 086-8220281; Anne Power 087-9794460; Gillian Roche 0863866380 for tickets. All money raised will go towards the village.

NEWS FROM THE ART HAND It’s been a very busy week for us here at The Art Hand.

We are working on a collaborative mosaic with 257 children in Saint John of Gods primary school in Waterford city.

All the girls have collected a mountain load of glistening ‘treasure’ for this piece called the Magic Tree’. We are also working on another collaborative mosaic project in a special needs school in Kilkenny.

Our largest yet, a 22 foot long piece called The Magical Pathway is being created on an entrance wall of the school of the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile Sean gave a lecture in WIT to the Building Conservation Department. Stained Glass Restoration and Conservation was the topic for the day.

Our Beach Art workshops are really taking off

with private group bookings and a few top secret pieces about to be unleashed on Tramore Beach.

Watch this space for some massive drawings in the sand by Sean and his team armed with rakes and sticks! Adult weekend courses in things like Stained Glass, Mosaic and Batik will be taking place throughout the spring.

The monthly WORDS event takes place on Wednesday, March 2nd from 7.45 p.m. This month it’s at The Art Hand before it embarks on an adventure to different venues around The Copper Coast on the first Wednesday of every month. We had great fun last month at the Gealach Gorm Theatre in the Kill Community Centre with thanks to Mareike and Angela.

Last but not least we would like to welcome Miranda’s Mum Christina Cleary who has moved in with us here. Christina lived for many years in Bunmahon and is settling in very nicely with her dog Scruffy!

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Kill RAG & PHONE COLLECTION A very big thank you from all the pupils, teachers and parents at Kill National School for all the support you have given us in our Rag and Phone collection which amassed 680kg of unwanted items, saved from landfill, to be used and reused by the Friends of Calcutta charity.

We were once again overwhelmed by the amount of bags that arrived and your de-cluttering has helped us raise another incredible €243 - this is basically money for nothing, so please keep us in mind when you are having a clear-out.

Don’t be put off if you don’t have transport or if our next collection date (Friday 27th May) is too far off, please contact Grace at 086-3289212. These funds raised help the Parents Association assist the school in many ways including keeping the costs of swimming lessons and school tours to a minimum. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you.

KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP A huge well done to the Kill Action Group for efficiently and successfully tackling the first large project identified in the recent walk through the village – it’s always great to see action following words, but to see it with so much energy and enthusiasm by such a large group of wonderful people is amazing! Well done all. There are many more projects coming up soon, however background work is essential at present to get the registration process completed.Watch this space for further updates!

MIKE POWER R.I.P. The recent death of Mike Power of Kilbeg, better known far and wide as ‘Big Mike’, has cast a deep sense of sadness and loss over a very large area.While it was well known that he hadn’t been particularly well of late, it still came as a great shock to his many friends and acquaintances as the news of his passing spread amongst the community.

A larger than life character, Mike fought his final illness with great courage and dignity, and died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 10th at Waterford University Hospital.

The respect and esteem in which Mike was held, was evident by the huge numbers that visited his homestead where he lay in repose on the Thursday and Friday, and again on the arrival of his remains at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Kill, on the latter night.

Mike’s colleagues in the Kill Harriers of which he was a founder member and Master, afforded him a huge guard of honour, all dressed in their full hunting regalia.

On the Saturday morning, the Funeral Mass was celebrated by Mike’s brother Fr. Greg, assisted by a number of his clerical colleagues. His Lordship, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, was also in attendance.

At the close Mike’s nieces Geraldine and Anne who both cared so well for him, paid him their final tributes while

Tommy Hennessy outlined his many achievements as well as his sporting and entertainment background.

Mike was carried shoulder high from the church by his nephews to his final resting place, while along the route his many friends, neighbours and acquaintances from the G.A.A., Harriers, trad. nights and farming community etc. stood to attention in his honour.

The sound of the huntsman’s bugle was so fitting at the end, as Mike himself would have blown so many times around the countryside while out on the hunt.

Of a very charitable disposition, a great friend, neighbour, colleague, and character has been taken from our midst, but his memory will live on. His rendering of the likes of ‘Micky Shea’s Motor Car’, ‘Jack Quilter’, ‘Dangerous Dan McGrue’, ‘The Cremation of Sam McGee’ etc. etc. are legendary, and live on in folklore.

Thank you for the memories. May you rest in peace Mike, and may the soil of your native Kill Parish rest easy on you.

Our deepest sympathies go to Mike’s brothers, Fr. Gregory, Martin and Vince; his sister Nancy and his many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.’

COMMUNITY CAFE All are most welcome to join us for a social get together at the Community Cafe every Tuesday and Thursday morning in Kill Community Centre. From a nice chat over lovely treats to making new friends or meeting up with your neighbours, the cafe provides an informal social hub for everybody – don’t be shy, come along and join the fun!

KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE We are delighted with the warm reception received in Kill NS again last week – a big well done to the over 60 pupils and their teachers who went home with the skills and confidence of how to act in life threatening situations.

Your Cardiac First Response Group in Kill needs YOU. Whether you are trained or not, whatever your age or other circumstances – if you would consider joining our response group, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us on 087 6646 824 or keep an eye out for an information event coming soon.

TEENAGE CLUB Calling all teenagers! Our teenage club in Kill Community Centre is now on every Saturday evening from 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. – from indoor sports, games, workshops, films, card games and music – there’s something there for everybody! No booking necessary, just come along on the night. €5 contribution per night. See you all there!

LOVERS AT GEALACH GORM THEATRE Creative Minds Production Clonmel bring Brian Friel's highly acclaimed play "Lovers" to The Gealach Gorm Theatre

at Kill Community Centre next Friday, March 4th at 8.00 p.m.

Broken into two parts the first section of Lovers, titled "Winners" follows the story of two teenaged lovers, Joseph Michael Brennan & Margaret Mary Enright - more commonly known as Joe and Mag respectively - who are expecting a baby.

However, the pregnancy occurs out of wedlock which, at the time of Lovers being written, was a major issue. Due to Mag falling pregnant with Joe's baby they are both asked to leave their schools out of disgrace for what they have done.

The second part "Losers" is a play about middle aged lovers, Hanna and Andy, who are trying to make a relationship while having Hanna's mother, Mrs. Wilson, and Cissy, next door neighbour, watching them constantly. Mrs Wilson and Cissy are very Catholic and do not think it is appropriate for Hanna's and Andy's relationship to continue.

Mrs Wilson tries to break up their relationship by constantly ringing her bell, and wanting prayers.

Can love overcome all or will there always be winners and losers?

A great production - not to be missed. Admission €10 includes interval refreshments. Call/text 086-8569358 to book.

KILL NATIONAL SCHOOL The Pupils, Teachers and Parents Association of Kill National School cordially invite the entire community to attend their Commemoration of the Centenary of the 1916 Rising on Proclamation Day, Tuesday 15th March at 10 am, which will begin with a cake sale and coffee morning.

The highlight of the celebration will include the Flag Raising Ceremony at 12 noon, when every school in the country will raise the National Flag which was recently delivered to our school by Officers of Oglaigh na hEireann, and the 1916 Proclamation will be read.

This is a key part of the Ireland 2016 Commemorative Programme and will culminate with singing and dancing from the children.

Past pupils are especially welcome but if you are new to the community or have children/grandchildren attending the school in the future, please come and join us for this historic event.

CHARITY TRACTOR / VEHICLE RUN All are most welcome to take part in the Charity Tractor & Vehicle Run this Sunday, 6th March.

Registration commences at 12.00 noon in Harney’s Pub, Dunhill with a departure time of 1 pm. Refreshments will be served in Harneys on return and a great evening is assured with music by The Flames from 6.00 p.m.

All proceeds raised will go to the Lexi Murphy Transplant Fund. Thank you all for your continued support.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw WELCOME back to all our members in the Adult Unit of the Irish Red Cross Portlaw – training for an extraordinary busy season is now well underway.

We train every Monday evening from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. in Clodiagh House.

Anyone who is interested to see what we do is most welcome to come along for a no obligation visit. New members are most welcome – whether you have previous experience

or not, if you think this could be for you, please get in contact!

We are delighted to have our novice members on board, having joined us from our cadet unit, and are looking forward to working with you at training, medical cover at events, courses, fundraising and more!

Well done to all who completed our Life Saving Skills Programme for primary school children in Portlaw and Kill recently, you all did fantastic and we were thrilled to see you all

going home with the confidence required to act responsibly in times of emergency.

New members are also most welcome in our cadet unit, anyone aged 10 to 15 can come along, again for a no obligation visit, any Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. in Clodiagh House.

If you would like further information, please contact us on 0876646824 or by email to secretary.portlaw@redcross.ie.

Abbeyside Scouts EVEN before the prayer, our scouts started to organise the equipment that they would need for the meeting. After the prayer each of the patrols got down to the serious business of clove hitches, then setting up tripods and they then set about pitching a tent. Just look at our busy scouts in the photos!!

Before they left they were reminded about the hike up Sugarloaf Hill on this Saturday, 27th February.

Meeting in the carpark at Bay Lough (near the Vee) at 10.30 a.m. Don't forget to bring lunch, water and wet gear.

Collect from the same carpark at 3.00 p.m. Also, please note that as usual we will be parading for St. Patrick’s Day and this is a full uniform event, so please ensure that uniforms

(including black shoes or boots!) are ready and up to scratch. We are planning that the meeting on the 16th will be about getting flags and so on ready, and then in to town to the fireworks.

There was also a discussion on the upcoming training for those partaking in the County Challenge.

This is a great event for scouts to get involved in and they gain brilliant knowledge in participating.

However, it does require a high level of commitment from the scouts on the challenge training panel.

We look forward to some joint training with Dungarvan scouts this year, all good for building knowledge and co-operation.

Also a reminder that we need numbers for annual

St. Carthage’s House News FORTHCOMING EVENTS The long awaited Cake Sale will now take place at 9.00 a.m. next Friday, 4th March, 2016 at the Castle Lodge, Main St., Lismore. Our sincere gratitude to Kathleen and Seamus Flynn, for the use of their premises. Donated cakes for the sale can be delivered to St Carthage’s House on the evening before the sale or left in to the Castle Lodge early on the Friday morning of the sale. A number of Easter Hampers will also be raffled on the day.Your support is most appreciated Our Gala Day is planned for Sunday, 29th May at St. Carthage’s House and commences at 1.30 p.m. There will be further updates during coming weeks.

DONATIONS We have received the following donations over the past number weeks:Sharon O’Gorman Fundraiser - €400 Lismore Estates - €500 Melleray/Glen Rovers CLCG- €400 Lismore Fire Service (Christmas Ladder Climb) €2,000.

We are most grateful for such generous donations which are used to meet the day-to-day running costs.

On behalf of the committee, staff and residents, I thank for your generous ongoing support.

Tom O Grady PRO

camp soon, which will be from July 10th to 16th. The location is Portlick Campsite, on the shores of Lough Ree, north of Athlone. The Scouts were encouraged to look up images of a certain waterpark in the location, looks like a lot of fun. Watch for email confirming the costs and dates in the coming weeks.

Venturers and rovers are planning a joint event with others from the county at Villierstown Boat Club in April, further details to follow.

Thank you to Fergal and John, from the cub section, for their assistance and knowledge at the meeting on Wednesday.

And a reminder to all to keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest news on all our sections.

Drama Circle WE had a nice crowd at our last gathering for Drama Circle. Interesting monologues, amusing duologues, original stories, good conversation and good company. What more could you ask for on a cold Winter’s night?

Someone asked me recently “what is Drama Circle - in a sentence?” The closest I can get to an answer in that format is this.

Drama Circle is a forum for like minded people who gather once a month to share stories, poetry, monologues or short scenes from plays, original or otherwise, in an intimate and encouraging athmosphere.

If you think that this sounds like something you would like to try, why not come along to our next evening. Tuesday, 9th March, 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Upstairs in Merry’s, thanks to Emilene Stafford.

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Stradbally FIRST FRIDAY MASSES The First Friday Masses in the Parish of Stradbally will take place on Friday, 4th March, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 9.30 a.m. and St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 7 p.m.

PARISH DRAW The Parish Draw this year will begin on the first week of March which is just days away. This draw is the one main fundraising event for the Church development for Stradbally, Faha and Ballylaneen.The draw will go on for 12 weeks at a cost of €20. The usual promoters are currently going door to door looking for support for the draw. New promoters are always welcome. If you would like to become a promoter or intend to support the draw just make contact with Fr. Condon after any of the parish Masses.

THE VOICE The RTE singing competition ‘The Voice’ will hold a special interest for some family connections in Stradbally on Sunday night next, 6th March at 7 p.m. when Sean Byrne and Trinity student from Navan makes his second appearance on the show. Sean is nephew of Mrs. Margaret Coffey and family, Williamstown, Stradbally and Fr. Finbar Lucey, Ardmore.

Sean’s origins are Durrow, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. We wish Sean all the best in the Voice and hope he continues to fly the flag in Navan and Stradbally.

TIDY TOWNS NEWS Thank you to overseer Richie Power, Comeragh Area and JCB driver who came last week to move and make safe the boulders surrounding the picnic table at Ballyvooney Cove following a succession of winter storms.

LOCAL SOCCER NEWS There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw held recently in the Cove Bar.The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 10, 14. €25 went to Cha Terry, Mags Kiely and Brendan Breen. The promoter’s prize went to Francis Sheehan.The next draw will take place on Sunday night, 6th March at the Bally Inn with a jackpot prize on offer of €3,800.

Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto. After a long weather induced hiatus Stradbally returned to action on Saturday and a 2-0 away victory over St. Joseph’s kept them at the head of the table heading into the second half of the season. Academy and Little Dribblers continues for children each Saturday morning 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.

DRAMA/PLAY After a successful run in Dungarvan with their latest productions, “The Last Bread Pudding” and “Last Tango in Little Grimley” played to (another) full house in the Barron Hall, Stradbally on Wednesday 17th. We were

treated to an evening of exceptional talent including local lads, and committee members Dave Pollock and Pat Power.There were laughs a plenty amidst the chaos of the two Amateur Dramatic Club Committee Meetings but at the end of the day it all ended well!

A big thanks to all who turned out to watch the antics, to Dungarvan Dramatic Club for bringing the production to the Hall and especially to the casts and production team for giving so much of their time We must not forget the production sponsors and all the generous donations to the raffle that took place during the interval, and to those who helped on the night.

It is hoped that this will be the first of many productions in the Barron Hall after a long absence (35 years) of adult drama. The committee are very keen to facilitate a Drama Group in the Barron Hall. If anyone is interested in treading the boards or helping in in the next production ring Nicola on 087-7160700.

WHIST The Whist Club was held on Friday, 26th February and despite the awful weather we had a nice group who enjoyed the tea and chat at half-time.

A new member, Agnes, was welcomed to the Club.

The overall winner of the evening was Ellis Wilkins and the first prize in the raffle went to Joan Cashin.

As always, I put out a 'call' for new members - you do not have to play whist as we will soon have you up and running! Having new members is the only way a rural Club can keep going and anyone can come along and see if they like it. FREE for newcomers at our next meeting, which will be Friday, 11th March, open 7.45 p.m. start 8.00 p.m. Barron Hall, Stradbally.

Last year we had lovely days out visiting various places. Wells House & Afternoon tea in Gorey.

Wexford for an exhibition and shopping. Kinsale and evening dinner at Garryvoe Hotel.

Kilkenny Castle, shopping and high tea.

Christmas Dinner at the Granville Hotel, Waterford and finished the year with a Grand Christmas Party. In the Summer we held a tea and sale of goods afternoon for The Bunmahon Lifeboat and The West Waterford Hospice, raising over €800 and we hope to repeat this event again this year. So as you can see it is more than just a Whist Club!

Plans are under way for more trips.

There is ample parking outside the Barron Hall which is both warm and comfortable. For more info: 089-2157439.

The Gorge of the Colligan River on a misty morning.

Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien A RIVER IS BORN We call this planet Earth.

But, the merest glance at a world map reveals this to be false. On the surface, at least, we are the planet Water.

Water has amazing properties. So far as we know, life requires it. A swimming pool's worth provides bouyant recreation. An Atlantic Ocean's worth drowns the world's largest mountain range, the one that stretches from the North pole to the South pole.

Freeze a substantial portion of that water into ice and the weight of it sinks whole continents. Ireland is still rebounding from the last ice age. And when all that ice melts, it floods off the glaciers in streams and rivers, in torrents of irresistible force.

Ice ages have been pulsing back and forth over Ireland for at least 2 million years.

Some lasted 40,000 years, others stuck freezingly around for 100,000 or so.

They were all tied to changes in Earth's orbit and as each rolled over Ireland, the ice reshaped the land.

At the height of the last glacial maximum, a mass of ice half a mile high covered the Comeragh Mountains and the lowlands of Waterford County. All that H2O had to go somewhere as it melted. When the por-

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tion atop Sliabh gCua unfroze, this huge volume of water tried to run downhill.

It was blocked by the line of hills that stretched from Modeligo through Colligan, then Kilgobinet and out east past Kilnafrehan.

POPPING THE CORK Here and there along this rampart of stone, some small faults, local slides perhaps, were enough for the trapped water to drain. At the height of the summer melt, cascades of water flooded through these low points, these weaknesses. The process might have jump-started in a single year or happened over hundreds of thousands of years stretching back beyond the last Ice Age to the one before that. Or, the one before that!

Whenever, during one of these, the Colligan River gorge was born.

When water breaks through a barrier, the results "tend to be fairly catastrophic." That's the rather dramatic description provided by a local geologist.

When the young Colligan river broke through the hills, it sliced straight down like a power hose. Whether in a few events, or more likely over thousands upon thousands of years of summer flooding, the river dug hundreds of feet downward.

How deep? Take a walk

along the Forestry path through Colligan Woods and look up. Hundreds of feet straight up! The Colligan tore through everything in its path.

FLOODS To this day, the Colligan continues to flood. But, even when this watery beast roars in fury and the ground beside the river trembles, it rarely compares to the glacial waterway. Today's Colligan is tame. It might occasionally run high enough to splash against the undersides of the wooden bridge, but the Colligan has not been able to dig through the weakest point of the river bank.

This fragile point is at the bend of the Colligan which locals call the "legeen". Here beneath the wooden railings erected by the forestry workers of Coillte to protect walkers, the river has undercut and tumbled several big boulders into the stream.

But, the river follows exactly the same course it did when the first detailed map of the Colligan was made in 1779 for Lord Cremorne.

For nearly 250 years since then the Colligan has flooded massively every decade or so. Despite all its energy the river has not moved in any significant way.

But, look up at the looming slopes overhead. If not for the

power of the glacial river, the tightly incised valley of the Colligan would be entirely filled with stone and sand and clay. Instead, all of it washed out toward Dungarvan Bay. There at the mouth of the Colligan River stands the town of Dungarvan and Abbeyside. There can be no doubt about it - the town stands on Colligan land.

FITNESS WALKS Morning: Meet during school mornings at 9.00 am in front of Coolnasmear School.

Night: Monday and Friday nights at 9.00 pm in from of Coolnasmear School. Wear a reflective jacket and bring a torch. All are invited on these 3.5 mile walks.

ST. PAT'S MONTHLY DRAW Reminder: Split the Pot draw in aid of St. Pat's Juvenile GAA and Ladies Football Club is on. Tickets cost €2 to enter or three for €5.

FUN FAMILY QUIZ NEW DATE 3rd April, Sunday Coolnasmear School Parent's Association with legendary Table Quiz host Brendan "Bob" O'Brien meet at the Park Hotel at 5.00 pm on the 28th February. The cost is €20 per family or €5 per person. All are invited.

KCK WOMEN'S GROUP 7th March, Monday Meeting at 8.00 pm at Coolnasmear Hall. Yvonne Dillon from Nutrilicious Food Company - nutrilicious.ie - will share recipes, give a cooking demonstration and share the tasty results. All are invited.

1916 TABLE QUIZ 1st April, Friday Centenary Table Quiz in aid of KCK Lourdes Youth Fund at 9:00 pm at Minnies Bar in Abbeyside.Table of 4: €40.00 with concessions for children and families. Great raffle prizes are featured and an Auction will be held at the end of the Quiz.

KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP On Wednesday, 9th March, Kilbrien Parent & Toddler Group are turning the hall yellow for Daffodil day. All are welcome to come along for a cuppa, a chat and some cake with all proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society. The group meets, as usual on Wednesday, from 10:30 to 12:30 and on Wednesday 9th we invite everyone to come and support this great cause. See our Facebook page for more information.

INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Dungarvan Mens Shed

THE Shed continues to thrive with plenty going on in all departments!

In the main workshop, planters and cut out silhouettes are being made by Jim, Jimmy,Tom, Geddy and Aiden.

The lower workshop is in full swing as well, with Joe making a lovely wooden cart for the garden, while Nicky is doing his course work on the lathe.

Highlight of the week was the

visit on Saturday of the Celtic stick Makers.

A great crowd turned out to see these master craftsmen at work, and all aspects of stickmaking, wood carving, scrimshaw and tool making were demostrated.

Thanks indeed to the Celtic Stickmakers for the wonderful day, and to the lads in the Shed who organised it.

Thanks also to the ETB for the use of the facilities for the day.

Nicky on the lathe.

Paudi in the workshop.

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Ballinameela LIFE ISN'T JUST ABOUT POLITICS There were no real surprizes. Labour got shafted. Fine Gael suffered. Fianna Fail rallied. Sinn Fein gained ground.

Independents and the smaller parties made their presence felt. And, the Healy-Rae bandwagon rolls on.

Frank Kelly died last weekend. He will be eternally known as Father Jack from the comedy series “Father Ted”.

But Frank had a long and very distinguished career as an actor, a writer, comedian and singer.

My first experience of Frank Kelly was on a programme in the black and white days of RTE television. The programme was called “Hall’s Pictorial Weekly” (incorporating the Provincial Vindicator).

There was a weekly segment which satirised local “parish pump” politics. It was set in the “fictional” Ballymagash Urban District Council. Characters like Gobnat O'Lunacy (played

by Frank Kelly) and Larry O’Hooligan were two of the more vociferous councillors.

Meetings were held in the function room of the Ballymagash Bar, Grill, Art Gallery and Train Station.

Important topics of the day being discussed were; putting Gondola's on the local lake as a tourist attraction (“who's going to feed them?”), organizing a fact finding mission to the Punchestown races and converting the nearby power station from coal to donkey manure. National crises and International trade had little or no effect on the day to day workings in Ballymagash. This satire, in those days, was a very accurate reflection of politics in rural Ireland. Many people felt isolated from their TD’s, let alone Leinster House and Brussels. The usual suspects were rolled out for every election, spouting the same Civil War bitterness. Should you dare to contradict the status quo, you were looked upon as some leprosy carrying anarchist. Both you and your family would be shunned from the community forever.

Fortunately, we have grown up as a population.

Maybe it’s because we went through bust, boom and bust.

Maybe its because we feel more connected to the world through technology. Maybe it’s because of the integration of many different nationalities in our schools, workplaces and social lives. OR, maybe it’s because we are getting tired of the same old crap being sold to us all the time.

In the last two elections, Irish voters have shown that they want to try something new, something different. They are willing to have a go at something outside of their

usual comfort zone. So new political parties and independent candidates are becoming the norm, rather than the exception.

There was a time in this country when we were afraid to leave our own Parish and experience all the world had to offer. Nowadays, people aren't afraid of anything, nor should they be. Life is too short to fear the possibility of disappointment.

Every day galleries and museums are closing for lack of interest. They are the best resource we have. More importantly, they are FREE! The Old Market House Gallery is YOUR gallery in the town of Dungarvan. There's always something new and interesting to be seen. It’s bright, it’s friendly and welcoming and you can wear what you like (although the line would have to be drawn at pyjamas and slippers, it’s not Tesco's!)

This week, there is a show of paintings about the Children of Lir legend by Ann Dunphy, formerly of Kilossera. Three girls from Clonmel are displaying food related canvasses to celebrate the Festival of Food in the town.

In the upstairs gallery, the commemoration of 1916 is celebrated with “Women of the Revolution” sketches by Eileen McGoldrick and a collection of paintings in acrylic of offbeat characters from the Easter Rising by a (relatively) young local artist, Donal Buckley.

These local works of art will be on display until the 22nd of April. Call in IT’S FREE. Ballinameela Creatives meet every Thursday, 7.30 p.m. at the Nook in Modeligo for Pottery with Paula or check us out on Facebook Yoko Ono once said, “the nice thing about gallery shows is that, without having to pay any money, you can just go and see it”.

BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran.

Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of March is Mary Curran who can be contacted on 0863337552.

FINISK VALLY AC Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall.

Training times, Wednesday 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and Saturday Mornings 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Ballinameela community pitch/hall.

Indoor training for the 5 to 6 year olds is back, Minimum age limit is 5years old (Child needs to be School going).

Membership for 2016 is now due for renewal; Membership cost covers registration with Athletics Ireland and Insurance for the Club from 1st Janurary, 2016 to 31st December, 2016.

Juvenile Membership: €15 for 1st two children and €10 for each child after that, Adult Membership: €20.

For new members please attach a copy of your birth certificate as it is needed for registration purposes.

NOTE: For new members

there will be a 3 week trial period to see if the athlete would like to join the club.

For insurance purposes no more than a 3 week trial period allowed.

CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit Training Classes are back in Ballinameela Community Centre every Monday night for the next few weeks at 7.00 p.m. Its never too late join our class, so if you have not got your new year off to a healthy start now is the time to do it. Our Class Format will vary every week so that you enjoy the variety in training. Enquiries text or call 087-8229762.

ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult & 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.

BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 0877681975.

BAD B.A.D. - Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics present the hilarious farce “Pull the Other One “by Norman Robbins this Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4th, 5th, 6th March at 8.15 p.m. sharp. Book your tickets on 087-4447013.

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.communityalert.ie AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k is now back in full swing every Monday and Thursday at 7.15. We have two groups one running / jogging and the other group walking. These groups are open to all individuals young, old., fit and unfit. Why not come along and join in any night and improve your level of fitness. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin.

The aim of this group is to be able to Run, Jog, Walk or Shuffle 5k on Easter Monday in The Aglish Fun Run / Walk.

Since we started in 2013 over €14,000 has been raised for Crumlin from Fit4Life and Fun Run / Walk group. Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away you go.

Hi Viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Bring a friend, ye might even enjoy it.

BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE 'Ballinameela Foroige has returned to the hall. The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help supervise at the weekly meetings. Could you spare one hour for about eight Thursdays in the year, we operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be required to attend all the meetings.

If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 087-6356478. Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our community so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved.

WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWN & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Woodland Ladybirds, Browines

& Guides Villierstown local branch of The Irish Girl Guides Ladybirds, Browines & Guides meet every Thursday in Villierstown. Please contact leaders in your daughter interested in joining.

We are always looking for adult leaders and helpers FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women - Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages & abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February then every Thursday after that 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person!

Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically & mentally!

No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple!

LOTTO RESULTS 1/3/’16 – Winning numbers were 4, 23 and 24. Congratulations to Mary Morrissey, Curraroache and Marie Donovan, Ballygambon, who shared the €4,100 Jackpot. €20 winners were Mike Murray, Touraneena; Brendan Buckley, Cappagh; John Corkery, Villierstown; Devine Kids c/o Cathy and Tonge Murray, Cappagh.

Next week’s Jackpot is €500 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics IT'S SHOWTIME!! Yes, B.A.D's latest offering is coming your way this weekend, on Friday Saturday and Sunday, March 4th, 5th and 6th in our second home, Carriglea Hall.

The set is up, the lights in place, the drag costume complete with high heels has been acquired and the furniture nailed down for the farcically farcical farce that is "Pull the Other One" by esteemed playwright, Norman Robbins.The finishing touches are being applied to the madness that will ensue on stage!

Michael Stack has his cast ringing bells, belting each other with pokers, crashing through windows, hiding under tables and leaping through every hoop imaginable in a tale of lies, deceit, misunderstandings and downright raucous comedy.

At this point we must wish Dan Fenton a speedy recovery after he fell ill during the week and is unable to fulfil his role as a cast member. Dan had worked tirelessly throughout the rehearsal process and his presence will be missed greatly by all involved. We wish Dan all the best and look forward

to his return in the future. But the show MUST and WILL go on!

John Stack has agreed to step into Dan's sizeable shoes so that the hard work put in by everyone to date, does not go to waste.

Onwards we go!!

So...what's it all about? Well Albert Perkins, played by Jimmy Halcrow, is blessed with a loving wife Muriel (Bridget O’Brien). He is also however cursed with a weapon of a mother in law Boadicea (Sheila McGrath), not without her own secrets, who despairs at seeing her daughter married to an old fashioned fool!

She lets it be known in no uncertain terms what she thinks of Albert and is determined to prise a wedge in their marriage. When Boadicea intercepts a letter for Albert from an old friend Hillary (Henry O’Keeffe), she is convinced that Albert is something of a perverted lunatic, which further convinces her she needs to act drastically! When Hillary shows up, well it's safe to say that all hell breaks loose, as the whole thing descends into a bloody mess for poor Albert who desperately seeks help from his friend Wilf (Pat O’Brien). And

if that wasn't enough, somewhere along the way, Albert has agreed to pose in a compromising position for an arts project being undertaken by a young attractive University student (Jennifer Moore), which just adds to the manic confusion.

Add to the mix a doddery old Reverend (now being played by John Stack) with a soft spot Albert

and you get a farce of epic proportions!

Do come along to enjoy the fruits of our labour, as it promises to be a night filled with laughter.

Book early to avoid disappointment by calling 087-4447013 after 6 o clock.

Please note...No Scottish men were harmed in the making of this photo!

Sheila gives first hand pointers in the art of clobbery to poor Jimmy Halcrow.

How will he get on? Find out this weekend!

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Ballinameela Fashion Show BALLINAMEELA GAA club would like to thank all those who helped to make our fashion show such a resounding success. To our models, our organising committee, our MCs on the night, to those who helped in any way backstage or by the catwalk, to the shops that supplied clothes and to the Park Hotel for the venue, a sincere mĂ­le buĂ­ochas!

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Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Michael Kelleher with Card Number 28, congratulations Michael. Next week’s Jackpot is for €3,700.

Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally.

BEST OF LUCK We would like to wish Conor Mullany the very best of luck this weekend.

Conor is running in AllIreland Glo Health Schools Cross Country finals in Sligo.

"Running isn’t a sport for pretty boys … It’s about the sweat in your hair and the blisters on your feet. It’s the frozen spit on your chin and the nausea in your gut.

It’s about throbbing calves and cramps at midnight that are strong enough to wake the dead. It’s about getting out the door and running when the rest of the world is only dreaming about having the passion that you need to live each and every day with."

-Paul Maurer WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, GUIDES & BROWNIES Villierstown local branch of the Irish Girl Guides Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet every Thursday in Villierstown.

Please contact any of the Leaders if your daughter

interested in joining.

WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, GUIDES & BROWNIES We are seeking new leaders for anyone interested. Due to work commitments leaders are unable to make every evening.

Adult leaders and helpers.

Full training and uniform provided.

SET DANCING CLASSES Set Dancing Classes in Villierstown, Monday Primary school boys and girls 5.30 p.m. Teenagers 6.30 p.m. Adults Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. €5 per class.

FIT DANCE EXERCISE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages and abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7-8 p.m., €5 per person.

Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February, then every Thursday after that 7–8 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No prebooking necessary, just show up – it's that simple!

VILLIERSTOWN STUDY GROUP Villierstown Study Group takes place every evening in the VECP

Room from 4.30–6.00 p.m.

If you are looking to hold a small party, a meeting, a course, music lessons, a get together for a reunion.

The VECP room in Villierstown is available for bookings. Situated beside the Villierstown shop which has home-made cakes and dinners, who also take special orders if needed. Please contact 0876635465.Thank you.

AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k every Monday and Thursday at 7.15, meet in Aglish Community Hall to run, walk or shuffle!!

Thanks to everyone for all their support.

COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village …

Text: 087-3538347.

SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”.

Contact Carol:- 087-6635465.

I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in.

Please use the email address below. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

Ballyduff Comhaltas CCÉ Ballyduff are looking forward to the upcoming Waterford County Fleadh which will be held in Ballyduff from May 20th to 22nd this year. There is a great programme of events being lined up with something for everyone whether competing or not.

On Friday, May 20th, a Singing Session will be held in The Log Cabin. Songs, newly composed songs, recitations and newly composed recitations will be on offer that night and everyone is welcome. This night has always been a great success when it was held previously and we are looking forward to a mighty night of song and some music too.

Saturday night sees the return of Caladh Nua. The band describe themselves as a "tightly knit and vibrant group" comprising of five talented musicians from Munster.

Caladh Nua went down a storm when they performed in Ballyduff previously and we

are very much looking forward to this concert. On Sunday, May 22nd, there will of course be a gig rig with music on the streets and pub sessions.

This year the dance competitions will take place on Saturday, May 21st, and the music competitions will be held the next day, May 22nd. Work shops will be held over the weekend as well, and there will be more details on these before the fleadh.

SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ Scór na bPáistí will take place in Knockanore on Saturday, March 12th, at 2.00 p.m.

BOOLEY HOUSE IN ARAGLIN We are delighted to announce that the Booley House Show will be performed in Araglin Hall on Easter Sunday, March 27th.

Patrons wishing to attend this night would be well advised to book their tickets well in advance as this show will sell out fast.

The Red Hall, Lismore DELICIOUS Soup lunches continue to be served from 12.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. in The Red Hall, East Main Street, Lismore, every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday).

Enjoy several bowls of homemade soups, great company in the beautiful surroundings of the restored Red Hall and help raise money for Christian Aid (interdenominational organisation raising money to allevi-

ate poverty around the world, who's mission statement is "We believe in Life before Death). Their work has never been so necessary.

“REMEMBERING 1916” a talk by Bishop Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, will take place on Thursday, 3rd March at 8.00 p.m. in The Red Hall, Lismore.

Work carried out recently by Lismore outdoor staff Waterford City & County Council at the planted area surrounding the seat dedicated to the late Eric Flynn.

Lismore Tidy Towns PROPOSED plans/projects are well on their way for the 2016 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition but there is still lots more work to be done to ensure that all work planned is carried out by the end of May. In this regard we ask the owners of business properties to have a look at their premises and see if it needs cleaning/ washing/ painting and if so that it is necessary to have work done by the first of June at the latest to be ready for tidy towns adjudication. Many business premises have been painted since last year's competition and we thank those owners for taking pride in the appearance of their properties and their town.

It is great to see the work done by the local outdoor staff of Waterford City & County Council on the stone edging surrounding

the planted area at the seat dedicated to the late Eric Flynn.

Tidy Towns members did work at this site before Christmas and it is planned to plant perennials there at the end of March/ early April.

The Tidy Towns two CES workers are presently working at the front of the Mills housing estate helping with the Spring pruning of shrubs, weeding and edging three large planted areas.

Thanks to Ben Hayes Agent Lismore Estates, Josephine McGrath Area Engineer Waterford City & County Council, John Foley General Services Supervisor Waterford City & County Council for their efforts, help to get conservation work done on the ice houses at the Ballyduff Road.

Some clearing work has been done at the site and

trees surrounding the site will be felled in the coming weeks. There are two ice houses there dating from c.1800 and were built by the Foley family of the Blackwater Fishery which was established in 1798.

Lismore Estates purchased the two ice houses and other assets from the Blackwater Fishery in 1905.

Those buildings are an important part of the built heritage of Lismore and it is essential that they be conserved for the present and future generations. Lismore Tidy Towns is delighted to be associated with this work.

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Last week saw the last of the environmental tips in alphabetical order so we now start general waste reduction tips.

Every week you throw out how much bread?

Irish people are a nation of bread lovers with over 70% of us buying a sliced pan weekly as well as other items such as rolls, pittas, wraps and baguettes.

However, we also waste an enormous amount of bread with the average person wasting up to 3 slices of bread per day - thats over 60 sliced pans wasted per year.

To ensure that you don't waste bread:• Check your bread bin before you go shopping you may not need tha extra loaf • Store bread in a dark, cool dry place - don't store bread in the fridge • Freeze slices, rolls, pittas in packs of 2 or 3 - these can be toasted straight from the freezer Remember: EAT IT, FREEZE IT, STORE IT, CRUMB IT, DON'T WASTE IT

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WE are glad we are nearly half way on our journey to Easter. Next Sunday is known as ‘Laetare Sunday, which means Rejoice you are well on the way to Easter. It is true for us when we are seriously allowing the transforming Spirit within us move us to a greater personal maturity in our relationship with the Lord and with the people in our lives. We may not be aware of the pain and distress we may be causing to the very people we claim to love. Our prayer is truly with those who are unaware that their behaviour is a cause of immense pain and distress to others On this Sunday which is also

known as ‘Mothering Sunday’ we acknowledge the vital contribution mothers have made and continue to make in giving life, nurturing life and blessing life. We need not over glamorise the vocation to motherhood but is human blessing for the next generation. We cannot but think also of all those women who are not blessed with motherhood. For them it may be a grief too personal to find words. We also think of those women who for what ever reason rejected their motherhood.

On Good Friday at 12.00 noon from St. Carthage’s Cathedral to St.

Carthage’s Church Rev. Dean Paul Draper and Fr. Michael Cullinan will lead a Way of the Cross. It will be an attempt to bring to notice that Good Friday is truly Good. More details later.

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 5th March - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 6th March - 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.

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Cappoquin CAPPOQUIN CHILDCARE This week our service is taking part in the National Pyjama Day on Friday, 4th March in aid of the Irish Autism Action. We are looking forward to a day of relaxation and fun in our PJ’s!

ECCE Parents take note enrolments are now being taken for the E.C.C.E.Year 1 and Year 2. Children from 3 years will be entitled to 2 free years from September 2016. For further information, contact Maria or Kerry on (058) 52746.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE The Childcare Service will again be partaking in the outstanding Cappoquin Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

Once again Tom Kiely of Cappoquin Transport has kindly donated a truck, his assistance proves invaluable.

Further information will be given to the children next week.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Our annual Sponsored Walk will take place on the morning of Saturday, April 9th. Children, Parents and of course Grandparents are most welcome to attend.

We will have a nature walk around delightful Glenshelane and back to the Community Centre for refreshments & a good chat.

LOTTO Lotto - 29th February, 2016: Jackpot €9,900.

Numbers drawn 13, 14, 23 and 24. No winner.

Consolation Prizes winners Eoin Barry c/o Jim Barry Castle Street, Patrick Foley Shanbally, Joe White Kilmolash, Tonette & Martin Power Bellville, Daire Slevin c/o Health Centre, Hauley Burke Moneygorm. Next week’s jackpot €10,000.

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!

JIGS & REELS The highly awaited Jigs

& Reels is almost upon us, Saturday, 12th March at 8.00 p.m. the dancers will take to the stage. Hours of practice will be put to the test in front of a bumper crowd. Some tickets are still available so book early.

Tickets to be had from Feerick’s Pharmacy Main Street Cappoquin.

CAPPOQUIN GOES COUNTRY Just imagine this line-up of starts Louise Morrissey Paddy O’Brien, Kathy Durkin, Marty Daniels, John Hogan, Brendan Quinn, Gloria, Stephen Stokes, Gary Gamble all backed by the sweet sound of the Ryan Turner Band from Donegal. Saturday, April 9th is the date for your diary, you won’t be disappointed!!!

LADIES EXERCISE CLASSES The Ladies Exercise Classes with the excellent Paul Murray are up and running with the trainer Paul putting the girls through their paces. Paul can cater for everyone needs and levels of fitness in the one hour classes. Don’t be shy and give a go you won’t regret it with a nice mixture of exercise in the hall and gym. Classes start at 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday morning.

GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym will be open at 7 am from Feb. 1st on a month’s trail basis. Our Gym is equipped with Ireland’s most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member.

Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25 PILATES Pilates is a series of about exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet.

Pilates lengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced fashion.

It improves flexibility,

strength, balance and body awareness. Ger runs this class in our facility every Monday night from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Ger can be contacted at 086 8577913 and classes open to all levels of fitness.

CIRCUIT TRAINING Like to improve Strength and Power, Core stability and General Fitness while also decreasing body fat then Circuit training maybe for you.You do not have to be an athlete to train like one. Circuit training is a total body training system which involves high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) workout with short rest intervals.

Every single session is varied and sessions can be regressed/progressed to any level of fitness. Conor (Fully accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) runs this popular class every Tues and Thurs at 7 and can be contacted at 087 1247025.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. from February, 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 ARA every Monday afternoon; Pilates, Railway Soccer and Blackwater AC every Monday evening; Circuit Training Tuesday & Thursday nights; Quiddlers Mother & Toddler group and Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Wednesday morning; underage Indoor Hurling every Wednesday and Camogie Thursday; Gymnastics every Friday; Supervised Study with Evan McGrath every Saturday.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY HALL Jigs & Reels - 12th March. Scór - 19th March.

WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh first floor of the Community Centre.

Cúrsa Spioradálta Do Ghaeilgeorí TIONÓLFAR an Cúrsa Spioradálta do Ghaeilgeorí i Mhainistir Chnoic Mhellerí ar an 12ú/13ú Márta.

Sé téama na bliana seo ná - "Pobal De agus an Dúlra".

Beidh an tAthair Uinseann OCSO mar stiúraitheoir agus beidh an tSiúr Mairéad OCSO Gleann Chaorthainn mar aoi chainteoir againn.

Sé seo an 62ú cúrsa, ar siúl ó 1954 gan

briseadh, go bliaintiúil á thionóladh sa Mhainistir. Tagann an lucht freastail ó gach chúinne den tír chun 'am amach' a chaitheamh i bhfocair an Tiarna agus a gcairde uilig. Más sos beag agus faoiseamh atá uait - beidh fáílte romhat bheith 'nár dteannta. Gach eolas ar fáíl ó Aine Ni Fhiannusa 086-2227533, nó annanif@eircom.net nó ón Athair Uinseann ar uinseannocso@gmail.com.

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THANKS TO OUR FIRE SERVICE Civic Link was one of the five community recipients of a funding boost from Cappoquin Fire Brigade’s Christmas ladder climb recently, and we were delighted to receive a cheque for €612 recently at a pleasant ceremony in the station. The money will help support the insurance and other needs of a range of events locally in 2016, and we’d like to express our sincere thanks to Fintan and the local firemen for their efforts and support. This is very significant money for small community groups and is much appreciated.

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? Now that the first general election of the year is over, it is perhaps time to ask an important question.

Just how low can election posters be placed on poles or trees beside busy roads?

The question is asked in the genuine interests of safety.

Some of the election posters, across a wide range of parties and candidates, were placed in very dangerous positions, obscuring parking spaces at pitches etc, and if we were to have another election a little later in the year, it could be very dangerous unless the posters are placed at a decent

height, above the sightlines of drivers at least.

For the record, the 2014 regulations state: ‘Those erecting posters should exercise extreme caution when on or near roadways and should be aware of their own and other road users physical safety, e.g. crossing busy roads, obstructing footpaths, parking of vehicles, etc.’

COMMEMORATING 1916 It can hardly have escaped people’s notice that there is a major national commemorative programme underway, focused on all aspects of 1916.

Across the country, schools and communities are being encouraged to remember the events of 1916, reflect on modern Ireland and reimagine the future. A small sub-group of Cappoquin Heritage Group is working hard on producing a simple commemorative installation and what we hope will be a small but unique exhibition of docu-

St. Patrick’s Day Parade preparations underway in Cappoquin WITH just two weeks to go to the eighth annual St. Patrick’s Day in Cappoquin, organisers are busy putting the finishing touches to preparations for the event.

Locals can expect to see the familiar green, white and gold bunting appearing around the town over the coming days as the town kicks into St. Patrick’s Day mode.

Prize categories include Best float; Best business; Best club and Best Novelty while there will also be an overall winner selected.

There will also again be a ‘Face in the Crowd’ category which will be selected from spectators.

Judges will be on the lookout for someone who makes that extra special effort with their St. Patrick’s

Day attire.

Entry forms are out now so if your club or Business wants to take part in the parade please complete and return before March 17th.

They can be picked up at Cappoquin Post Office; Cappoquin Credit Union and Mary Murray's Foodstore. For organisations, clubs and in-dividuals etc outside Cappoquin please email dhickeyoffice-@gmail.com for an entry form to be sent to you There will also be registration and band practise for all participating children in the Marching Band which leads the parade from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon on this coming Saturday, March 5th at the CYMS Hall, Cappoquin.

ments and photos, giving a local insight into the events and the life and times of people a hundred years ago.

We will provide more details of these plans in due course, and you might even see a few familiar faces in the next Irish Independent 1916 supplement too, you never know.

CAPPOQUIN RAILWAY STATION It’s a sure sign you are getting old when you have conversations with adults in Cappoquin, and refer to things and places that the other people have no idea of. Referring to ‘the station’ is now in that bracket, as well over half of the population of Cappoquin were not born when Cappoquin’s last train passed through.The Station, now known as ‘Station House’ in Cook Street, closed in 1967 and we think the last train passed across Cook Street and over the Red Bridge in 1968, taking the tracks up as it went.

Tallow 1916 COMMEMORATION Tallow 1916 Commemoration Committee will be holding two events to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising and also to pay tribute to all who have served the cause of Irish freedom.

The first event will be held on Sunday, 24th April and will be centred on the existing monument erected in 1966 (now located opposite the church). The second event will be held on Monday, 6th June in conjunction with Tallow Tostal festival. A new monument in memory of the patriots who have contributed to the struggle for freedom will be erected in the garden area at Tallow bridge. A number of meetings have been held and plans are well advanced. Much of the work involved will be completed by local voluntary effort but there will be some costs involved. An account has been opened at Tallow Credit Union for anybody who wishes to make a contribution. Account no. 10706.Your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Kilrossanty TEA PARTY Lemybrien Tidy Towns committee are holding an American Tea Party in Crotty’s Inn on 11th March at 7.30 p.m. followed by band Teddy Barry.

Fee is €15 or if you want to attend dance only €8. Anyone interested in doing a table please contact Orla Doyle 086-4519739, Bebe Kirwan Hayes 087-2748770 or Liz Comyn 087-2629759.

CARD DRIVE Thanks to all who attended the

Card Drive last Sunday for Kilrossanty and Fews Lourdes Invalid Fund.

CONGRATULATIONS Heartiest congratulations to Councillor Mary Butler, Portlaw Fianna Fail who topped the pole in the General Election last Friday and became a TD for Waterford.

DEISE DRAW Tickets for the Deise Draw are being distributed this week. Please contact Mairead Coffey, first draw end of March.

SCHOOL Don’t forget enrolment for Kilrossanty School is 15th March and Fews on 31st March. Also flag raising day will take place in both schools on 15th March.

BINGO Once again the Bingo was a great success last Friday night in Crotty’s Inn. The next Bingo will be held on 18th March with some extra prizes for Easter. It will be for Kilrossanty Juvenile Club.

Nótaí Scór Phort Láirge Thiar SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ There will be three qualifying rounds for Scór na bPáistí again this year.

Scór na bPáistí begins this Friday, 4th March in An Rinn at 7.30 p.m.

The second night will be Friday,

11th March at 7.30 p.m. in Modeligo.

Last Saturday’s scheduled first round has been put back to Saturday, 12th March again in Knockanore but with a 2.00 p.m. start.

We thank the clubs and mentors who have submitted registration forms

and we hope to have 3 even rounds this year. *Please note no change of dates or further entries will be accepted.

The County Final of Scór na nPáistí will take place in Cappoquin on Saturday, 19th March at 6.00 p.m.

Maria White Condon’s CD launch of her Original Piano Compositions and Recital THE SHELLIKABOOKIEZ Fundraising Night in aid of Pieta House Southeast AWARD winning Dungarvan Composer Maria White Condon will launch a CD of her original piano compositions this Saturday evening, March 5th, at 7.00 p.m. in St. Mary's Protestant Church, Dungarvan. Maria will give a free recital to the public of the pieces, and the CD will be available to purchase on the night. Maria's compositions have been described as

"thought evoking" music, and have been compared to the renowned Einaudi. The future looks bright for the well known Dungarvan piano teacher, as one of the pieces has already featured on a programme for RTE. This is Maria's first album of original piano compositions. Having won the Royal Irish Academy of Music (Dublin) composers composition competition

for the last two years in a row, Maria says this gave her the confidence to complete her first album.

To the best of our knowledge she is the first person in Dungarvan to ever make an album of original piano compositions.This will be a night to remember, so come along on Saturday and enjoy the music of "Per Ardua Ad Astra".

Maria White Condon

CONGRATULATIONS ON RECENT GRADUATION A huge congratulations is extended to our Museum President, William Fraher on his recent graduation from UCC. May you continue to follow your dream fuelled with your passion.

ROSCREA SPRING CONFERENCE The theme of the conference is From Rahan to Lismore, via Ros Cre – Mochuda’s Expulsion or Triumphant Retreat?

Venue: Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Date: Friday, 1st April – Sunday, 3rd April.

Booking is essential. Fr. Kevin Daly 0505-25600 or guesthouse@msjroscrea.ie or www.msjroscrea.ie TALK AND LECTURE SERIES Our next talk will be taking place on Wednesday,

16th March when we will have John Tierney, Archaeologist with us.

Please keep an eye on the notes for further details of time and location.

1916 RISING Just a little reminder if you have anything relating to this period which you would like to have displayed or indeed donate, please feel free to call into us.We are in the process of preparing an exhibition to mark the centenary of the Rising, a major part of Irish history.

TRIP AWAY There are a couple of places available. It is taking place in April to the fabulous Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone with day trips, a cruise on Lough Ree and a surprise stop on the way. A very enjoyable few days are assured. The count-down is on!

OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old pho-

tographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals.

Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies.

Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 2ND Name: N.S. McNamara; Service No. Rank: Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I.

Reg. 18Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 03/1916.

Name: Richard Costigan; Age: 35; Service No. Rank: 4822 I. Cpl.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn.; Where Born: Carrickbeg; Death Category: Died; Date of Death: 2/3/16.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Admission is free.

Sunday, 13th March at 7.00 p.m. in The Anchor Bar PIETA House, the centre for the prevention of suicide or self-harm opened its doors over 10 ago in Dublin.

In the intervening years Pieta have seen and helped over 20,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm. In 2015 alone, in excess of 5,000 people came through the doors of Pieta.

Pieta currently has nine centres, four in the Dublin area and five further centres in Limerick, Cork, Tipperary, Galway and Kerry.

One of our goals was to have a centre within 100km of every person in Ireland and we are well on our way to achieving this.

A housing committee was appointed to work with Pieta House in the summer of 2013 to bring the services to the Southeast.

Chairperson of the housing committee, Edel Spillane said, “There is a commitment to open the doors of Pieta House Southeast early this summer 2016.

This is a much needed service for the South East and it’s taken tremendous support from the local people to make this happen through fundraising and persistence. We as the housing committee are merely the voice for the community” The service is free of charge and the staff are fully qualified and provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service for people who are experiencing suicidal ideation, people who have attempted sui-

cide and people who are engaging in self harm.

We are passionate about our life saving work. As 90% of our income comes from fundraising events we rely heavily on the support and encouragement of our volunteers and friends of Pieta.

The SHELLIKABOOKIEZ are coming together from all corners of the World to provide us with a Magical night of Rock n' Roll, Lust, Love and Laughter. Although there has been various sightings and stories, there is a certain mystery as to what happened to The SHELLIKABOOKIEZ. All we know is, there was a commitment made that after 10 years the band would reunite for "One Night Only" We at Pieta are honoured and privileged to have such talented musicians and singers take to the stage to support Pieta House Southeast.

The date for your diary is Sunday, 13th March at 7.00 p.m. in The Anchor Bar, The Quay, Dungarvan. The boys have been busy practising over the last few months to make this a night to remember. The band is made up of Ronan Flynn. Stephen Kirby.

Seamus Hayes. Conor Power.

Anthony Young and Tommy Curran.

Please come and support this fundraising night. There will be lots of Spot Prizes on the night. All proceeds will go to Pieta House Southeast.

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Ring & Old Parish FÓGRA Misean an Pharóiste 5-13 Márta 2016 NUACHT Ó CHOMHAIRLE PHARÓISTE NA RINNE AGUS AN tSEAN PHOBAIL Cuirfear fáilte romhaibh páirt a ghlacadh sa Misean seo, am speisialta chun guí agus machnamh a dhéanamh mar phobal, ag díriú ach go háirithe ar shláinte an duine, ar an gclann, ar an aos óg, ar mhaithiúnas agus ar athnuachan.

Déanfar Aifreann a cheiliúradh gach maidin ag 7r.n. (Luan – Céad sa Rinn; Déar – Sath sa Sean Phobal) & 10 r.n. (Luan – Céad sa Sean Phobal; Déar – Sath sa Rinn) & 10 r.n. (Luan – Céad sa Sean Phobal; Déar – Sath sa Rinn). Liotúirge gach trathnona ag 7.30 in (malartóidh an searmanas seo idir an séipéal sa Sean Phobal oíche amháin agus an séipéal sa Rinn an oíche dár gcionn; ag tosnú sa Sean Phobal tráthnóna an 6ú Márta).

Cuirfear fáilte roimh chách a bheith páirteach sa Mhisean!

Is ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na ndaoine!

Gurab í tréimhse bheannaithe, ghrástúil í

seo dúinn go léir!

Chun an t-eolas is déanaí a fháil tabhair cuairt ar ár suíomh idirlín www.anrinnseanphobal.ie NOTICE Parish Mission 5th – 13th March 2016 RING & OLD PARISH PAROCHIAL COUNCIL NEWS You are invited to join us as we come together for a special time of prayer and reflection, with special attention to Healing, Family,Youth, Forgiveness and Renewal.

Mass each morning at 7.00 a.m.

(Monday-Wednesday in Ring; Thurday – Saturday in Old Parish) & 10.00 a.m.

(Monday – Wednesday in Old Parish; Thursday – Saturday in Ring) Liturgy at 7.30 p.m. (Alternate between each church beginning in Old Parish on the evening of the 6th).

Everyone is needed and everyone is welcome!

Is ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na ndaoine!

May this be a time of grace and blessing for us all!

For more updates please visit our website at www.anrinnseanphobal.ie

“Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye” by Jim Nolan THE tech week has started in Garter Lane Theatre, with 12 hour days under hot lights for Michael Hayes, Garrett Keogh, Jenni Ledwell, Ema Lemon and Ciaran McMahon in Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye by director and author Jim Nolan. With only a few more days for the Early Bird Tickets saving €2.50 for every ticket for the shows at Garter Lane Theatre, bookings are picking up at 051855038 and www.garterlane.ie for the shows from Friday 4th to Saturday, 26th March and for the special performance at St Michael's Theatre, Ballyduff Upper on Wednesday 30th March.

Two Waterford actors are part of the stellar cast, with Ema Lemon playing the role of Lisa Reilly in her professional début. She has

been acting for nearly 10 years, starting in Waterford Youth Arts with her first performance in Etc written and directed by Liam Meagher when she was 15.

Ema studied Drama & Theatre Studies in University College Cork where she was heavily involved in the Drama Society. In Cork she played Mary in Mary and Lizzie by Frank McGuinness and performed in the Irish première of Sarah Kane's Cleansed at the Granary Theatre.

She studied with the Gaiety in Cork for a year under the performance theatre company course. Her productions in Waterford include Angel in Blackwater Angel, On the Razzle, Rigout Productions Raven's Watch, Trapdoor's

Meet Waterford actors Jenni Ledwell and Ema Lemon, starring in Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye at Garter Lane Theatre.

Simple and Familiar and radio plays Strongbow's Clock and Shellakybooky both by Sue Healy and broadcast on WLRfm. Jenni Ledwell is playing the role of Kate Flynn. She started her acting career with Red Kettle and has acted and toured with many of Ireland's well known theatre companies. Past roles performed in Waterford include roles in Equus, Moonshine, Talbot's Box and The Memory of Water.

Jenni has also appeared in a number of award-winning films.

Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye is set in a provincial newspaper office in the Irish Midlands in the run up to Easter 2016. The privately owned Inishshannon Chronicle has just been acquired by a media conglomerate and the new brush is about to sweep clean. As the newspaper's staff adjust to radical changes in its structure and ethos, the town it serves prepares to celebrate a tenuous connection to the Easter Rising.

The revelation that this connection is not quite what it seems puts the Chronicle's editor on a collision course with both his new bosses and the local business and political community.

Coming hot on the heels of Dreamland, and directed by the author, Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye is a topical and provocative contribution to the forthcoming Easter Rising Centenary Commemoration.www. garterlane.ie

Mary Mhic Craith, Nioclás Mac Craith agus Nóirín Ní Ghriobhtháin from An Rinn at Tionól na nDéise in Ring College on Saturday last. This latest event in Waterford City & County Council’s Tionól na nDéise lecture series took place as part of the very successful Tionól Niocláis Tóibín festival, which was held in the Co. Waterford Gaeltacht at the weekend.

[David Clynch Photography]

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Last week's lotto draw was held in Dunne's Bar, Ballinamult. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 3 and 21. The jackpot prize of €1,800 was not won, so next weeks jackpot will be €1,900.

As there was no winner of the jackpot, there was the usual draw for 5 x €20. The winners were Mush Keane, Brendan Tobin, Siobhan c/o Nuala, Betty Condon, Dano McGrath. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Hanrahan's Bar. The next lotto draw will be held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult, on Sunday night, 6th March, 2016.The jackpot of €1,900 would be a nice win for Mother's day!

Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters.

SCOR 1972 The recent success of the Sliabh gCua Instrumental Music group bringing back the first Scor All-Ireland Instrumental Music title to not only Sliabh gCua but the county of Waterford, led many local people to reminisce on the first title that was brought back to the Parish and the County compliments of an amazing group of set dancers mentored by the renowned Monnie Hallahan.

For some reason this set dancing team captured the imagination of the general public. I suppose in the current climate, they would best be described as having the 'X' factor. By all accounts, they at first took the county and then the country by storm. It is now coming up to 44 years since they won the title on 16th March, 1972 and the

sheer joy and excitement that they brought to the Parish and County – is still fondly remembered by many.

The set dancing team consisted of Jack and Peg Dalton (RIP), Ned Burke (RIP) and Alice Burke, Tommy Hickey and Breda Hallahan, John Kearns and Winnie Hallinan. Trainer Monnie Hallahan.

Musicians for the set dancers were the talented trio of Biddy Nugent (RIP), Tom Donoghue and James Cliffe. The writer of this column could source 3 original articles on the journey of the Sliabh gCua 1972 set dancers. Printed below is the first article taken from the Munster Express newspaper on 25th February, 1972, following the Munster Semi-Finals which were held in Clonea.

(Part 1 of 3).

'GAELIC COMMENTARY JOTTINGS' The drawing power of traditional music, song and dance was once more abundantly demonstrated at Clonea’s Ocean View Ballroom on Friday night of last week when the first semi-final of the Munster Scor 72 GAA Winter Talent Competitions were decided.

Teams representing Cork, Tipperary and Waterford competed and long before the appointed starting time the spacious Ballroom was packed to capacity. Indeed, several hundred patrons, many of them had travelled long long distances failed to gain admission and the road leading to the seaside resort on the fringe of Dungarvan Harbour resembled a scene from a glorious Summer Sunday afternoon. Never

in fact had Clonea seen anything like it. Cars and buses converged on the place from all over Munster and acute traffic problems were experienced by many of them afterwards.

Inside the hall however, the eight distinct competitions drew repeated applause from the capacity audience and the adjudicators deliberations were most enthusiastically received.

Indeed, the cheer that greeted the announcement that Waterford’s Sliabh gCua had taken first place in the Set-Dancing Competition could be heard all the way back to Ballinamult and beyond. The set dancing competition was unquestionably the highlight of the show, as evidenced by the continuous response from the onlookers, and the scenes of immense excitement that greeted the result.

The first and second in each instance now go forward to the Munster Finals listed for Dromkeen on Friday night, March 3rd and they will be joined by this week-ends qualifiers from the Kerry, Clare and Limerick semi-finals.

Cork captured the first Semi-finals major honours with no fewer than five first placings and two seconds, while in only one instance – Motion Speaking – an unusual failure for a Corkman – did they fail to qualify. Tipperary came out on top in two competitions and were runners-up on two other occasions, while Waterford’s Sliabh gCua success was preceeded by second placings in recitation, solo ballad, motion speaking and instrumental music. The Fear A Tighe was Waterford County Board Chairman Nicolas Mac Craith and Question

Master was Paddy Ryan (Limerick) – former Chairman Munster Council.

SCOR 72 SEMI-FINAL RESULTS Recitation – 1 – Cork (D.Keating): 2, Waterford (Patrick Kennedy, Kilgobinet).

Solo Ballad – 1 – Cork (P.O’Riordan): 2, Waterford (Martin Galvin, Portlaw).

Motion Speaking – 1 – Tipperary (J.Finn): 2, Waterford (Pat Walsh, Killrossanty).

Ceile Dancing – 1 – Cork (Mallow): 2 – Tipperary (Sarsfields).

Question Time – 1 – Cork (Ballydesmond): 2, Tipperary (Moycarkey) Instrumental Music – 1 – Cork (C. O Sullivan): 2, Waterford (Hugh Kelleher, Abbeyside) Set Dancing – 1 – Waterford (Sliabh gCua): 2, Cork (Banteer).

Ballad Group – 1 – Tipperary (Knockaville): 2, Cork (Na Piearsigh) BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday wishes are extended to Patrick Whelan, Keeview, Ballinagulkee, who celebrated his birthday last weekend with family and friends. We take this opportunity to wish Patrick the best of health and happiness for the coming year.

SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to the family, all relatives and friends of James (Jamie the Tailor) Dunford, Coumarglin, Kilbrien whose death occurred recently. Requiem Mass was in St. Patrick's Church, Kilbrien followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.

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Picture shows Aisling Buckley, Southern Regional Information Officer, Irish Water (centre) with students from Kilmacthomas Primary School who were on hand at the RDS last week to showcase their Green-Schools project on the journey of water and the importance of water conservation. Kilmacthomas Primary School was chosen as one of 26 schools from around the country to exhibit at the first Green-Schools EXPO in Dublin on Thursday, 25th February.

Green-Schools in Ireland is operated and co-ordinated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce, in partnership with Local Authorities throughout the country, and is sponsored by Irish Water. A recent survey of schools awarded the Green Flag for the Water Theme, shows that on average they decreased the amount of water consumed by 38%. That translates to 7 litres of water per student per day. These water savings were achieved by increasing user awareness, rainwater collection and installing water saving devices.

[Naoise Culhane]

Kilmacthomas BABY BOY Congratulations to Jenny and Nick Long, Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas on the birth of their baby son Ger, a little brother for Alanna and Ellie.

SUNFLOWER SHOP Delighted that Spring is here and the dark dreary days are hopefully behind us and we are happy to be back in full swing at the Sunflower Shop open 6 days a week from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. with early closing at 3.00 p.m. on Saturdays.We welcome donations of good quality clothes, shoes and bags but don't forget we also welcome these items for recycling. Toys bric-a-brac, books, small pieces of furniture all in good condition we also love to see coming. Remember, all profits go to Waterford Hospice so please support and drop in you never know what bargain you might find.

TAEKWON-DO Starting in the Rainbow Community Hall on Friday, 26th February and each following Friday night Taekwon-Do classes for ages 5 years and upwards from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. All are welcome, contact Keith Hosey for further information on 085-8433936.

NEWTOWN AGM Newtown Fundraising Committee will hold their AGM in Lenihan's Bar on Wednesday, March 2nd at 8.30 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

CAR BOOT SALE Car Boot sale in the Rainbow Community Hall on Sunday, 6th March, 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., lots of bargains on sale come early and grab a bargain. Cakes, books, jewellery, clothes, shrubs, kindling, ware and much more on offer. Enjoy a nice morning out, have a tea/coffee with friends as well as getting that bargain.

AFC LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw on Saturday, 27th February. Letters drawn were D, R, S and T. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Peggy Power, Union Road; Keith Mulhearn, Kilmac; Bobby Power, Faha; Margaret Kiely, Craughaun View, Kilmac and Eva and Dara Power, Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €750.

WHIST Whist results for the Ballylaneen Club on Monday, 22nd February Eric Townsend, Rosie Keane, Mary Kirwan, Biddy Carroll, Ellis Wilkins, Maureen Sullivan, Nicola Carroll, Peggy O’Carroll, Monica Gough, Agnes Thomas and Eileen Power.

Raffle winners Eileen Power, Breda Galvin and Hannah McGrath.

WHIST CLUB The Whist Club was held on Friday, 26th February and despite the awful weather we had a nice group who

enjoyed the tea and chat at half-time.

A new member, Agnes, was welcomed to the Club. The overall winner of the evening was Ellis Wilkins and the first prize in the raffle went to Joan Cashin.

As always, I put out a 'call' for new members - you do not have to play whist as we will soon have you up and running! Having new members is the only way a rural Club can keep going and anyone can come along and see if they like it. FREE for newcomers at our next meeting, which will be Friday, 11th March, open 7.45 p.m. start 8.00 p.m. Barron Hall, Stradbally.

Last year we had lovely days out visiting various places. Wells House & Afternoon tea in Gorey. Wexford for an exhibition and shopping. Kinsale and evening dinner at Garryvoe Hotel. Kilkenny Castle, shopping and high tea. Christmas Dinner at the Granville Hotel,Waterford and finished the year with a Grand Christmas Party. In the Summer we held a tea and sale of goods afternoon for The Bunmahon Lifeboat and The West Waterford Hospice, raising over €800 and we hope to repeat this event again this year. So as you can see it is more than just a Whist Club! Plans are under way for more trips. There is ample parking outside the Barron Hall which is both warm and comfortable. For more info: 089-2157439.

Who Is Dervla Murphy?

An SGC Dungarvan Exclusive!

By Grace Collender WE are delighted and honoured to announce that we are one of only two cinemas in the entire country, and the sole theatre outside of Dublin, to screen the fascinating documentary, Who Is Dervla Murphy?

This intimate film portrait of Ireland’s foremost travel writer, and Waterford woman, Dervla Murphy, is running exclusively here at SGC Dungarvan and in Movies-At-Dundrum for a limited time only. Travelling to the big screen on 23rd April, for six nights only, Who Is Dervla Murphy? charts the riveting odyssey of Ireland’s most prolific travel writer. An inspirational figure, Dervla is a fiercely independent woman, who did not allow repressive societal conventions to confine her desires and dreams, journeying around the world as a single woman, conveying her unique innate strength, and recording all of the wondrous sights she witnessed.

Her adventures led her on a five decade long journey, to every corner of the world, each experience transformed into a successful and enthralling book.

Embarking on voyages most people only dream about, she travelled to Tibet, Cameroon, Rwanda, Peru, Ethiopia, Cuba and Siberia, drinking in all she saw with wonder, curiosity, and an astute political sensibility.

Her first book, Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle, has been the inspiration for many to follow in her footsteps, while subsequent books such as Race to Finish, The Nuclear Stakes, and A Place Apart, which focuses on Northern Ireland, reveal that Dervla’s thoughts were never far from politics.

Detailing her esteemed professional life, this rousing documentary also airs rare footage of Dervla’s personal life, showing clips of her family home in Lismore, as well as interviews with her daughter Rachel, actor Michael Palin, publisher

John Murray, and broadcaster and fellow travel writer Manchan Magan.

From Mixed Bag Media, in association with County Waterford Arts Office, Who Is Dervla Murphy? is the winner of Best Documentary at the Waterford Film Festival, and has been noted for Official Selection at a host of other valued festivals, including Galway Film Festival, Chicago Irish Film Festival, and Banff International Film Festival. An unmissable experience, Who Is Dervla Murphy? journeys to screens on 23rd April.

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West Waterford CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL Cake Sale: A date for your diary Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ladies Football Club will host their annual fundraising Cake Sale on Easter Sunday, March 27th. More details later.

PARISH OF AGLISH / BALLINAMEELA / MOUNT STUART Parish Web Page: Some members of the Parish Pastoral Council are in the process of setting up a parish web page more details later.

First Penance: First penance takes place on Tuesday, March 15th at 7.00 p.m. in Ballinameela.

Confirmation Day: Confirmation Day in the Parish is Thursday, April 14th, 2016, in Ballinameela Church at 11.00 a.m.

First Communion Day: First Holy Communion Day in the Parish is Sunday 8th and Sunday, 15th May. St. Patrick’s Day: St, Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17th, will be celebrated with Vigil Mass on Wednesday 16th in Ballinameela at 7.30 p.m., Thursday 17th 11.00 a.m.

Mass in Aglish.We will have a special mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Mount Stuart at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday 17th at 9.30 a.m.

Parish Pastoral Council: The following are our elected Joint Chairpersons - Carmel O’Connor and Joan O’Reilly. Our Secretary is Michelle Mannix. Our members of the Parish Pastoral Council are Maureen Betts, Kevin Cooke, Danny Fletcher, Brigid Harrington, Kevin Kelly, Alison Maher, Terry O’Hara, Mary Ronayne, and Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P 21st BIRTHDAY Congratulation and best wishes to Adrian McGrath, Lackendarra, Clashmore, on the occasion of his 21st Birthday which he celebrated with family and friends at the Old Still, Clashmore last Saturday night. A very happy birthday to you Adrian.

NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations and best wishes to James and

Michelle Ledingham on the birth of their baby girl whom they have named Ava Kate. Best wishes from all your family and friends in Clashmore.

CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL The Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Ladies Football Club reminds us that their weekly training sessions for our Under 16 girls continue each Monday and Thursday night at 6.45 p.m. and all are welcome.

MICHAEL ENGLISH TICKETS - AN IDEAL MOTHER’S DAY GIFT One of the most popular Ardmore concerts in 2015 to catch the imagination of an appreciative audience was country star Michael English and his band.

His show will go down as one of the best to date for many and is still been talked about for those who were lucky enough to be there.

Well the great news is he is back this summer on June 23rd and what an ideal gift these tickets would be for mother’s day. So don't leave it too late as it was a sell out last year – get your tickets now at Grange & Ardmore Post Offices and Quinn's Foodstore.You can also give us a ring on 085-1741614 or 086-2330810 and we will get tickets to you. This concert is in aid of Ardmore & Grange Parish Funds.

MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT Join soprano Linda Kenny Baritone Damian Smith with Youghal’s Tracy Symon on Piano for a wonderful afternoon concert in the Mall Arts Centre Youghal this Sunday, Mother’s Day, March 6th at 3.00 p.m. Tickets on sale in Cree’s Card Shop just €12 or from the Mall Art’s Centre.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday, February 28th Last week’s letters drawn in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draws were K, E, Q and I. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,500. This week’s €20 spot prizes go to: Bernie Fitzgerald, Liam Troy and Mary Deady.

Well done to all our

winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support.

CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €4,400 The weekly Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, February 29th. The numbers out of the drum this week were 9, 22, 25 and 29.

We had no match four winner so next week our Jackpot will be €4,500.

Next week’s draw takes place at the Rising Sun, Clashmore.

Well done to the following winners of our €20 each spot prizes: Nick Troy, Bill White, Vince O’Donovan, C. Martin and Teresa Healy.

Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE On Monday night, February 29th, we had just one pair winning the top prize this week. On nine games they were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran. In second place we had Podge Cunningham and Kyle Cunningham. On eight games in third place jointly on seven games we had Pat O’Halloran and Martin Lynch, Liam Curran and Thomas Power.

Best of the last five this week were Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan.

Our lucky last game winners were Jack Douris and Derry Cotter. Noel Nugent and Anne Ledingham.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Table Tennis Club: The Table Tennis continues in the Community Hall starting at 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday nights.We would love to see some new members, just come along on the night.

THANK YOU On behalf of Niamh McCarthy and all the student nurses in Athlone IT who are travelling to Uganda Africa later this year to undertake a HIV Screening programme with

Nurturic Africa. Thank you all for your support at their fundraising Table Quiz which took place in the Decies Bar, Clashmore, last Saturday night.Thanks to all the teams who took part, those who were unable to attend but made contributions, all our very generous prize sponsors and any one who helped in any way to make the night such a huge success. Thanks again CLASHMORE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB EASTER CAMP We have a busy week planned for this Easter here at our Clashmore After School Club, which is based in the Community building here in Clashmore in Clos Naomh Mochua. Easter Camp 2016 will run from the 21st to the 24th March from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily for boys and girls between the ages of 6 years to 12 years. We will have lots of Competitions, Games, Bingo, Arts & Crafts, Egg Making and Egg Hunt and lots more. The cost is just €25 per child all inclusive for further details and all are welcome Contact Jackie on 0868858187 ACT COLLECTIONS Clashmore Branch of Aid Cancer Treatment wishes to sincerely thank everyone who donated to their recent Church Gate collections which took place at churches in the West Waterford area. Thanks also to everyone who helped in any way with the collections. As always we would like to remind every one that all money collected by ACT is goes to benefit the treatment and care of cancer patients and their families.

The amounts collected at the West Waterford Church Gate collections were as follows: Aglish €200.70; Ballinameela €202.82; Mt. Stuart €127.78; Cappoquin €627.33; Modeligo €271.80; Affane €165.20; Lismore €508.28; Ballysaggart €151.25; Colligan €95.75; Kilbrien €129.20; Kilgobinet €254.68; Ring €254.12; Old Parish €136.46; Clashmore €248.25; Piltown €360.51; Knockanore €182.21;

Kilwatermoy €62.12; Glendine €158.73; Fourmilewater €254.05 (cheque €150 included); Nire €273.20; Touraneena €263.94; Tallow €224.66; Mt. Melleray €169.33; Ardmore €75.00; Grange €344.33; Other €40.00.

Total €5,781.70.

Thanks again to all our collectors and supporters, none of which would be possible without you.

CÚRSA SPIORADÁLTA DO GHAEILGEORÍ Tionólfar an Cúrsa Spioradálta do Ghaeilgeorí i Mhainistir Chnoic Mhellerí ar an 12ú/13ú Márta.

Sé téama na bliana seo ná - "Pobal De agus an Dúlra".

Beidh an tAthair Uinseann OCSO mar stiúraitheoir agus beidh an tSiúr Mairéad OCSO Gleann Chaorthainn mar aoi chainteoir againn.

Sé seo an 62ú cúrsa, ar siúl ó 1954 gan briseadh, go bliaintiúil á thionóladh sa Mhainistir. Tagann an lucht freastail ó gach chúinne den tír chun 'am amach' a chaitheamh i bhfocair an Tiarna agus a gcairde uilig.

Más sos beag agus faoiseamh atá uait - beidh fáílte romhat bheith 'nár dteannta.

Gach eolas ar fáíl ó Aine Ni Fhiannusa 086 2227533, nó annanif@eircom.net nó ón Athair Uinseann ar uinseannocso@gmail.com.

KINSALEBEG MACRA Last week our club – Kinsalebeg Macra hosted the county round of Question Time Quiz where we were delighted to see such a good turn out from the county Waterford City Macra came out best on the night and Ballyduff close second! A great night was had by all.

BASKETBALL Our club travelled to Cappoquin on Sunday night last to take part in the county round basketball After a good effort we finished third on the night Our team were as follows – in goals Eamonn Keevers, Maurice and Edmond Og Ledingham defence Mark Cunningham and top scorer Daniel Sliney up front well done all.

BRONZE SENIOR MEDAL FOR JAMES Following his recent suc-

cess in the IUAA championships Clashmore Athlete James Ledingham was back on the podium last week at the National Senior Indoor Athletic championships at Athlone when he was among some of Ireland’s most elite 800m athletes to win the bronze medal. This completes one James most successful indoor seasons congratulations and continued success to you James.

THE LATE MARGARET (PEG) O’SHEA OF SHANACOOLE Peg O’Shea passed away peacefully in Waterford Regional Hospital on Monday, February 15th in her ninety-sixth year. She was a native of Aubane, Millstreet and she came with her late husband, Jeremiah, to live at Shanacoole in 1948. Peg was one of a family of seven, four girls and three boys, and she was the second youngest. That whole generation of seven are now all gone and Peg was the last one of them to depart. She was a very religious woman and would pray for hours every day while mentioning all the sick people that she knew.

A really remarkable woman, Peg had a great memory and could tell stories from nearly a hundred years ago.

Extremely knowledgeable, she had all the cures to be got from herbs for different ailments. Likewise she kept bees and hens, had a big orchard of apples and could cook a rabbit stew to savour.

Peg and Jeremiah had a small herd of cows and would rise at 6.00 a.m. every morning. Then after a quick breakfast, they would go to fetch and milk the cows. Jer would bring

the churns of milk to the platform at the cross where the flat creamery lorry would collect them for Clashmore. Jack Neville and Jack Guiry are remembered as working on that service. Then at 9.00 a.m.

Peg and Jer would have their ‘Second Breakfast’, this time with the eggs. Long hard days were normal, and because of the cows, it was seven days a week.

Peg was in great demand by radio stations and journalists because of her great memory and her very clear speaking voice. R.T.E. and Community Radio Youghal both did many interviews and recordings with her.

She often spoke of the famous ‘Butter Road’ (near her home-place) where the Kerry farmers with their carts brought the butter to the Cork Butter Exchange near Shandon Bells in Cork City. In later life, she started a new hobby of knitting woollen hats for her friends and neighbours. At one stage she knitted a number of blue and white hats for the successful the Waterford Minor hurling team, and one of the highlights of her life was when a few members of the team arrived into Dungarvan Hospital to visit her, wearing them. On Monday evening 15th February, the Rosary was said in Peg’s house while she lay there in repose.

Then on Tuesday evening, she was removed from Egan’s Undertakers to Clashmore Church. On Wednesday morning, following Mass said by Fr. O’Gorman, Parish Priest, and Peg was interred in the adjoining cemetery beside her husband Jeremiah, who had predeceased her by twenty-two years.

Peg will be sadly missed by her nephew Paddy, his wife Anne and their children, Sean, Patrick and Thomas, with whom she lived. She will also be missed by her other nieces and nephews, her extended family and the Thursday Club at Piltown. We also think of her carers, who helped her through her last difficult months, and the many kind neighbours that she had.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

Vivienne Traynor takes up the role of ambassador for Organ Donor Awareness LIVING Kidney donor and RTÉ broadcaster Vivienne Traynor has taken up the voluntary role of ambassador for Organ Donor Awareness Week 2016 which is

organised by the Irish Kidney Association. Like the previous ambassador Mary Kennedy, Vivienne has also a deep personal connection to organ

donation. Vivienne’s nephew Martin Traynor underwent two kidney transplants, his first for which she was the living kidney donor and five years later his

second transplant was from a deceased donor. The announcement of Vivienne’s ambassadorship was made this weekend when she made a presentation to mem-

bers from the 25 countrywide branches of the Irish Kidney Association at its headquarters at Donor House, Park West, Dublin 12.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise COIRM GAEL LINN Bhí daltaí Scoil na Leanaí, an Rinn ar stáitse ag féile Coirm Gael Linn in amharclann Clasach, Cluain Tarbh, Baile Átha Cliath an Céadaoin seo chaite. Ag an bhféile, bhí 400 aisteoirí, ceoltóirí agus damhsóirí óga. Agus é ag tréaslú leis na rannpháirtithe ar fad, dúirt Seán Ó Ceallaigh, Bainisteoir Scéimeanna Náisiúnta Gael Linn: “Tá áit lárnach ag Coirm Gael Linn ar an bhféilire bunscoile ó 2002 i leith, agus beidh naoi gcinn de fhéilte ar siúl in ionaid éagsúla ar fud na tíre roimh dheireadh mhí an Mhárta ina mbeidh os cionn 3,500 scoláire páirteach”. Choinnigh sé air: “Trí ócáidí taitneamhacha, spraíúla a chur ar fáil, tá súil againn i nGael Linn spéis na bpáistí seo sa Ghaeilge a neartú agus deis a thabhairt dóibh í a chleachtadh lasmuigh den seomra ranga”. I measc na nduaiseoirí ag an bhféile, bhí scoláirí Scoil na Leanaí.

Ghnóthaigh na haisteoirí óga dhá ghradam dá seó ‘An Uacht’, an chéad cheann don léiriú ina iomláine an dara ceann don cheol.

Comhghairdeas ó chroí leo.

Students from Scoil na Leanaí in An Rinn took to the stage at Coirm Gael Linn in Clontarf, Dublin last Wednesday. At the festival, 400 young actors, musicians and dancers. Congratulating the participants, Seán Ó Ceallaigh, the National Schemes Manager with Gael Linn said: Coirm Gael Linn has a central place on the primary school calendar since 2002 and there will be nine festivals throughout the country up to the end of March, in which over 3,500 students will participate.

Amongst the prize winners at

the festival, the pupils of Scoil na Leanaí took two prizes, one for their performance of ‘An Uacht’, and the other for the music used in their display. We would like to congratulate them on their success.

TRÁTH NA gCEIST BOIRD AR MHAITHE LE TRÓCAIRE Beidh Tráth na gCeist Boird i dTigh Tábhaire An Marine Bar ar an Aoine, 4ú Márta, ag tosnú ag 9.00 i.n. ar mhaithe le Trócaire agus a chuid oibre le himircigh, dídeanaithe agus daoine i gcruachás ar fud an domhain. Raghaidh an tairgead go léir chuig Trócaire.

Costas €40 an bord do cheathrar, scoláirí €20. Oíche mhaith a dhéanfaidh maitheas!

Tar agus tacaigh linn, led' thoil.

Muna féidir leat bheith linn agus fonn ort sintiús a thabhairt, labhair leis an tAth. Ó Ceallaigh, 058 46125 nó Tony Tobin 087 3471139.

A Table Quiz will take place in the Marine Bar on Friday, 4th March, beginning at 9.00 p.m. in support of Trócaire and its work with migrants, refugees and people in need throughout the world. All proceeds will go directly to Trócaire. Cost:€40 per team of 4. Students - €20. A great evening for a great cause!

Please come and give us your support. If you are unable to attend and wish to make a donation please contact an tAth. Ó Ceallaigh 058 46125 or Tony Tobin 087 3471139.

MAIDIN OSCAILTE I LIOS NA SIÓG Beidh maidin oscailte i Naíonra an tSean Phobail, Lios na Sióg ar an Satharn, 12 Márta ó 10 -12 ar maidin. Deis iontach é seo do dhaoine an ais iontach a fheiceáil. Tá clárú don bhliain seo chughain

oscailte anois. Tuilleadh eolais ar 058 46622.

An Open Morning will be held in Naíonra an tSean Phobail, Lios na Sióg on Saturday, 12th March from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon.

This is a great opportunity to see the facilities and service provided at the Naíonra.

Registration for the coming year is open now.

The ECCE Grant is available which allows two years of free early education in the Naíonra. Fuirther information at 058 46622.

CUMANN STAIRE AGUS OIDHREACHTA GHAELTACHT NA NDÉISE Beidh Éirí na Gealaí le Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail agus An Scannán, Mise Éire léirithe ag Déise Daycare, Mitchell Street, Dún Garbhán, Sathairn 5 Márta ag 7.30i.n. Cead Isteach €10. Tuilleadh eolais agus ticéid ar fáil ag 087 6592573 nó 087 2664022 Éirí na Gealaí with Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail and the film, Mise Éire will be on display in Déise Daycare centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan on Saturday 5th March at 7:30pm. Entry: €10. Tickets available from 0876592573 or 0872664022.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

Daltaí Scoil na Leanaí ag Coirm Gael Linn.

Gertie an uan a chuir cuairt go dtí Naíonra an tSean Phobail le deanaí.

Waterford student wins DCU Scholarship for academic excellence

Winners of the U13 Credit Union Quiz at Chapter level – Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire who were the outright winners in the U13 Credit Union Quiz which took place in Clonmel last Sunday.

They will now go on to represent their school and Dungarvan Credit Union at national level in Dublin on April 10th. Also well done to Carriaglea NS who came 4th in the U11. Great achievement for both schools.

A WATERFORD student has been presented with a €1,000 Academic Scholarship to study at Dublin City University. The scholarships were awarded to students in recognition of them achieving 550 points or more in the Leaving Certificate.

Eadaoin McMahon, a former pupil of St. Augustine’s College and from Dungarvan was acknowledge for her academic excellence. Eadaoin is now studying Global Business with French at DCU. Over €100,000 worth of scholarships were presented to fresher students at DCU. Awardees were joined at a special presentation ceremony at the Helix by their parents and former school principals on Monday night, February 15th.

Each student received a commemorative certificate and the school principals were presented with a plaque to display in the school marking the significant achievement of their past pupil.

The DCU Academic Scholarship Awards were presented to students from throughout Ireland on achiev-

ing 550 CAO points or more at Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

A scholarship of €1,000 is awarded to students who gain

the required number of points, meet the specific entry requirements and register to study with any of DCU’s five faculties: Engineering &

Computing; Humanities & Social Sciences; Science & Health; DCU Business School and DCU Institute of Education.

Eadaoin McMahon, a former student at St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan has been presented with a €1,000 Academic Scholarship to study at DCU. The scholarship was awarded to Eadaoin, currently a first year Global Business with French student at DCU. Pictured with Eadaoin are Anne Sinnott, Dean of DCU Business School, Brid O’Kennedy, Professor Brian MacCraith, President of DCU.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Under 14 Hurling St. Augustine’s College 1-8; Blackwater Community College 2-18.

The Friary U-14 hurlers had their first outing of the year against Blackwater CS in the Friary grounds last Wednesday.

Although being at a disadvantage physically to our opponents, the Friary put in an excellent performance and could have been closer on the scoreboard only for a bit of rustiness amongst some players.

Special mention has to go to Alan Dunwoody in goal who produced a string of top class saves to keep us within reach for most of the game. Others to shine were Caoimhín Walsh, Noel Duggan, Colin Foley and Alec Norris who all won the majority of possession for The Friary.

Our next outing is -V- Ard Scoil Na Mara, Tramore, next Wednesday and hopefully we can improve on this display. Thanks to team coaches: Mr Darragh Duggan,Mr Jim Power, Mr Shane Power Squad: Alan Dunwoody, Abbeyside; Joe McNamara, Ardmore; Sam Lombard, Brickey Rangers; Fintan Geaney, Ardmore; Noel Duggan, Dungarvan; Colin Foley, Abbeyside; Barry O’Brien, Stradbally; Alec Norris, Abbeyside; Tony Dwyer, Abbeyside; Jamie Moylan, Abbeyside; Caoimhín Walsh, Kilrossanty; Dáire Slevin, Abbeyside; Kyle Preston, Stradbally; Dominic Melia, Brickey Rangers; Daniel Treen, Abbeyside; Seán O’Sullivan, Abbeyside; Seán Lanigan, Abbeyside; D.J. Kiely, Abbeyside; John Flynn, Old Parish; Ronan Foley, Abbeyside.

SYMPATHY Deepest sympathies to staff member, Mrs. Ann Commins and family on the passing of her mother, Mrs. Breda Byrnes, Ballyscanlon, Co. Limerick. RIP. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

MINI COMPANY FINALS Sixty-one TY companies competed in the Mini Company Finals at WIT sports campus on Thursday, 25th February. St. Augustine’s College, 'Candy Cane Telegrams' picked up the award for 'Best Stand' and 'Fungarvan' received the judges’ special mention. Many thanks to Ms. Heather Boyle who accompanied the students on the day and assisted in their preparations.

Finalists: Candy Cane Telegrams: Holly Dwyer, Sarah Morrissey & Aoife O’Donnell.

Let's Crêpe: Sibeal Duggan, Robert Miller, Abby Daly & Rebecca Colbert.

Locker it yourself: Marie Fitzgerald, Cait Clancy-Batreau, Rachel Walsh & Susan Doran.

Ella Fahy’s Listen & Learn USB’s.

The Write Stuff: Kaiesha Tobin, Caoimhe Dwyer & Áine Flynn.

Snuggle Mugs: Avril Mulcahy, Tirna Lyons, David Montgomery & Aisling O'Connor.

Fungarvan: Joey Knowles, Emma Hallahan & Cillian Fogarty.

Premium Firewood: Mark Twomey, Johnie Treen, Lennon Kennedy & Fionn GibsonKiely.

Crazy Cables: Roisín Hyland, Ciarán O'Mathuna, Jack Fenton & Breccan Gibson.

JUNIOR CAMOGIE St. Augustine’s College 4-8; Coláiste Dun Iascaigh, Cahir 1-1.

Our Junior Camogie team had a convincing win in exceptionally wet conditions on Friday last.The match was played in Abbeyside the relentless rain made playing conditions very difficult for both teams. Well done girls and team mentors Ms. Lisa Hanrick and Mr. Jason Forrestal.

Personal Health & Safety Workshop: Alex Walsh and Mick Feehan of Personal Safety Ireland Ltd. pictured with (l-r) Ms Nollaig Sheehan, Shane Rousseau, James McGrath, Darragh Walsh, Róisín Fox, Ciara Craddock, Clodagh Moloney.

Junior Camogie Team.

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

JCSP Make A Book

Pictured above is Ms. Kiely with her students at the J.C.S.P. Make a Book exhibition

ALL of our 1st Year and many of our 2nd Year students enjoyed a wonderful day at the J.C.S.P. Make a Book exhibition on Tuesday, 23rd February.

Our Junior Certificate students participate in the exhibition every year.

This year, the first year students decided to base their project on the novel The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo which they read in their library classes.

This novel was selected as part of the exciting initiative One Book, One Community.

The students read the novel in class and they then set about planning and creating a piece of artwork which they could present at the exhibition in Cork City Hall.

The students were very busy since they returned to school in the new year as they

worked on the project in their Art classes.

The 2nd Year Business Studies students were also extremely busy last term as they worked on their Make a Book design with their teacher Ms. Kiely.

Their project will now be displayed in our Business Studies classroom.

Their projects were on display in Cork City Hall for three days last week as many schools visited the exhibition.

All of the participating students will be awarded a certificate for their great work.

The students are very grateful to Ms. Kiely, Ms. Dobbyn, Mr. Bates, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Kerley, Ms. Dunphy, Catherine Cliffe, Sharon our SNA as well as Jessica our Librarian for all of their help.

Congratulations to all on their wonderful work!

Pictured above is the finished project which was exhibited in Cork and will now be displayed in our Business Studies classroom.

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BCS Choir and entertainers who jointly won the Briery Gap Entertainment Festival last Friday along with Best Trad Group and Best Choir.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Briery Gap Entertainment Festival CONGRATULATIONS to our choir, musicians and dancers who took part in the final of the Briery Gap Light Entertainment Schools competition in Macroom last Friday night. This group were delighted to come home with the Best Trad Group award, the Best Choir award and joint first overall winners with

St. Aloysius of Cork. Great effort was put in by all and well done to Ms. Collins for the work and preparation put in to reach this final and be so successful.

TRANSITION YEAR INFORMATION A Transition Year Information Night will be held this Wednesday, March 3rd,

at 7.00 p.m.This information meeting is for Third Year students and their parents who are thinking about doing Transition Year in September 2016.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME We welcome back our German and French students from their respective exchanges this Tuesday and Wednesday.

ESSAY AND DEBATE COMPETITIONS Students are encouraged to read the posters around the school in relation to the upcoming essay competition as part of the Immrama Festival and the inschool debate competition which was a great success last year. More information

on the posters or from Mr. Ring.

U18½ WATERFORD COLLEGES Best of luck to the senior hurling team in the semi-final of the Waterford Colleges Championship this Tuesday.

The U-14 team have their first match this Thursday.

Spring art by 4th class Carriglea NS.

3rd and 4 th class Carriglea NS learning about the 1916 Rising.

Infants at Carriglea NS exploring Springtime in aistear.

Infants at Carriglea NS exploring Springtime in aistear.

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SCOIL GHARBHÁIN

Skipathon BHÍ lá iontach againn ar an Déardaoin seo caite ag téad léimneach le Lee ó Skip-Hop nuair a thug sé cuairt ar an scoil mar chuid den tionscnamh a bhaineann leis an Bhrait Scoile Gníomhaí.

Bhí ceardlann téad léimní ag gach rang agus bhaineamar go léir foireann na scoile san áireamh ana thaitneamh go deo as. Beidh daltaí na scoile le féiscint ag téadléimneach ar feadh i bhfad. Tá ana chuid scileanna agus cleasanna nua ar a gcumas acu anois. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí libhse ár dtuismitheoirí, mar cheannaigh Coiste na dtuismitheoirí dhá bheart de théad léimní le bronnadh ar an scoil.

Míle buíochas libh.

Maith sibh.

We had a fantastic day last Thursday skipping with Lee from Skip-hop when he visited the school as part of our Active Blue Flag initiative.

Each class enjoyed a workshop of skipping and all the staff joined in and entertained the pupils. All the pupils will be seen skipping for many months to come. They have mastered many new tricks, skills and games.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you our Parents because our Coiste na dtuismitheoirí bought two sets of skipping ropes from ~Skip-hop to present to the school. A big thank you to all of you.

Well done to all.

RANG 6 AGUS PIETA HOUSE Chuireamar fáilte ‘s fiche roimh Iar thuismitheoir Niamh Connolly ar an Aoine seo caite nuair a thug Niamh cuairt ar an scoil chun an seic a ghlacadh ó Rang 6 ar son Pieta House.

Labhair Niamh le Rang 6 agus mhínigh sí an obair a bhíonn ar siúl ag Pieta House. Thaispeáin sí coinneal beag do gach dalta – siombal an dóchais.

Labhair Niamh leis an Rang agus d’fhreagair sí na ceisteanna ar fad a bhí ag na páistí. Bhí slí álainn ag Niamh leis na páistí agus bhíodar ana thógtha léi.

Bhí Rang 6 ana bhródúil

as an méid airgid a bhí bailithe acu do Pieta House as an Pop Up Café.

Maith sibh Rang 6.

We gave our past parent Niamh Connolly a céad mile fáilte last Friday when Niamh visited the school on behalf of Pieta House, to accept a cheque from Rang 6.

The pupils in Rang 6 were very proud as they presented their cheque to Niamh.

Niamh spoke to Rang 6 and answered all their questions She presented each child with a tealight from Pieta House as a symbol of hope, She also praised Rang 6 and she had a fantastic way with the children.

Well done Rang 6.

CLUICHÍ ÁILLE PÉINTEÁILTE AR CHLÓS NA SCOILE Bhí daltaí na scoile ar bís ar an Déardaoin nuair a chonaic siad ‘Top line Markings’ ag péinteáil cluichí áille ar an gclós. Rith siad go léir isteach ar scoil ar an Aoine chun triail a bhaint astu.

Tá hopscotch, Dréimirí agus nathaireacha nimhe, Xs agus Os, péisteanna móra agus alán eile. Ár mbuíochas libhse ár dtuismitheoirí mar is bhúr síntius go dtí Coiste na dtuismitheoirí a cheannaigh na cluichí breátha.

Tá dealramh geal fáiltiúil ar an gclós anois.

Míle mile maith agaibh.

FABULOUS MARKING ON OUR PLAYGROUND The children were excited last Thursday when they saw ‘Top Line Markings’ painting fantastic games on our playground. Everyone ran into school on Friday morning to try all the games. We now have hopscotch, Snakes and Ladders, Xs and Os, a giant serpent and many more games for all to enjoy.

A big thank you to all our parents because it’s through your voluntary contributions to our Coiste na dtuismitheoirí that made this possible.

The school playground is a very welcoming place now indeed.

Thank you all so much.

Éimear agus Shane agus iad ullamh chun an chluiche a imirt.

Aaron Kearney, 5th Year student at St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas, chosen to be part of the Irish team travelling to Majorca, for an Elite training session for cycling.

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Cycling success for Aaron Kearney AARON Kearney is a name to watch out for in Cycling Circles in Ireland and beyond. Since he was eleven years old, Aaron has been cycling and has gained a lot of experience and success. This summer he will go to Majorca for a special training camp. He will be mixing and training with the elite of European Cyclists. Before this exciting venture he is attending the

National Sports Centre in Dublin for training sessions.

Aaron is a dedicated and hardworking 5th Year pupil here at St Declan's.

We are very sure that he has and is applying these qualities to his approach to his Cycling career.The future is very bright for this up and coming star. The very best of luck, Aaron and Well Done!

ENTERPRISE AWARD Aisling Allen, Avril Behan, and Evelyn Keane all took part in the regional finals of the Enterprise Awards, which took place on Thursday, 25th February, in Waterford. Aisling and Avril's business is "Nanny's Home Made Brown Bread Mix". Evelyn Keane's business is called "Atlas Customs".

She customises gaming controls.

Congratulations to both teams for doing so well. A trophy was awarded permanently to St. Declan's because of our success in promoting Enterprise in Transition Year for over a decade. Well done to all concerned, especially the Business Teachers who put in tremendous work every year to make the awards such a success.

Transition Year Students from St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas who competed in the recent Enterprise awards. From left to right: Evelyn Keane (Atlas Customs), Aisling Allen and Avril Behan (Nanny's Home Made Brown Bread Mix)

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Kilmacthomas Primary School PICTURE shows at the Irish Water stand, with students from Kilmacthomas Primary School, from left Eva Power; Ava Ruane; Lynsey O'Connell; Bevin Bowdren who were on hand at the RDS last week to showcase their Green-Schools project on the journey of water and the importance of water conservation. Kilmacthomas Primary School was chosen as one of 26 schools from around the country to exhibit at the first Green-Schools EXPO in Dublin on Thursday, 25th February. Green-Schools in Ireland is operated and co-ordinated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce, in partnership with Local Authorities throughout the country, and is sponsored by Irish Water. A recent survey of schools awarded the Green Flag for the Water Theme, shows that on average they decreased the amount of water consumed by 38%. That translates to 7 litres of water per student per day. These water savings were achieved by increasing user awareness, rainwater collection and installing water saving devices.

[Naoise Culhane]

DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Ag Science Class Farm Visit 5TH YEAR Ag Science class: Farm visit. On Monday, 8th February the 5th Year Ag Science students from Dungarvan CBS went to Tomas Horgans

farm, Ashdale, in Colligan.

They were shown the state of the art rotary milking parlour, and the housing for the calves and cows. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and

very interesting trip.

MIND BODY SOUL AWARENESS WEEK The CBS Dungarvan held a Mind Body and Soul Awareness Week from 22nd - 26th of February.

On Friday, 26th February the Mind Body and Soul Awareness Day was held in the CBS. The day was hosted by Dr. Phil Brennan, who interviewed guest speakers from the High Hopes Choir.

Waterford’s High Hopes Choir is one of two regional choirs (the other is based in Dublin) made up of people affected by homelessness. Also on the day guest speaker, Mags Durand, gave an emotional talk to students on how suicide impacted her life.

The day was filled with music from the High Hopes Choir, inspir-

ing stories from Phil Brennan, a re-enactment of RDS performance in

connection with cycle against suicide from Transition and 5th year

Dr. Phil Brennan, joined by the The High Hopes Choir as well as Guest Speaker, Mags Durand.

5th Year Student John O'Brien.

Gearoid Curran, 2nd Year gave an inspirational speech at the event.

Ag Science Class on recent visit to Horgan’s Farm, Colligan.

students and an inspirational speech from 2nd year student Gearoid Curran.

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ARD SCOIL NA nDEISE

Árd Scoil na nDéise skiing trip to Italy DURING Mid-Term, a group of Transition Year and Fifth Year students headed on a school trip with five teachers.

This year we were off to Lavarone in North Italy to go skiing on the Alps. The excitement that had been building up for months was very evident on Saturday morning as students wheeled in packed suitcases to be weighed (in case of overpacking!)

We were waved off by some emotional parents and headed for Dublin airport. Our flight was at five o’clock that evening and was particularly special for a few girls who had never been on a plane before.

We arrived in Milan, exhausted at this stage. When woken up from our three hour bus journey, we were all pleasantly surprised by our surroundings. The ground was covered with a thick blanket of snow. Our hotel was at the foot of the slopes and even in the dark of night the place looked beautiful.We

settled down, excited about the days to come.

The skiing was fantastic, and I doubt that many would disagree with me. In saying that, our attitudes weren’t quite the same on the first day. The big boots that were almost impossible to get on and off and the painful walks to and from the slopes did take a while to adapt to. But by the second day, all aches and pains were put aside as some of us braved it out and went on the ski lifts up to the blue slopes. The progress that we all made in the five short days was amazing and even looking at some of the slopes we went down is hard to believe.There was no shortage of falls and collisions but this made it all the more enjoyable for everybody involved and those watching. On the last day some of the ‘elites’ had even managed a few red slopes. We all received medals and many of us decided we’d love to return in the future. Time really does fly when you’re having fun.

The evenings were also filled with fun. There were discos where we learnt Italian songs and dances.

There were a few other Irish schools in our hotel also, and we all made friends on the first night.

Another night we went bowling in the nearby town and on another occasion we went tubing. Many photos and videos were taken which will no doubt be looked back upon with happiness.

The food was probably the one down side, most of us didn’t exactly appreciate the Italian cuisine. The food was very out of the ordinary and didn’t appeal to the majority of us. That said, we brought plenty of snacks and it was a good excuse to fill up on the not so healthiest of foods!

On the last day we were sad to be leaving.We took our last few photos and headed for Milan to do some shopping. We all have fantastic memories and some even claim to be suffering from ‘post skiing depression.’ It was so much fun and

we all bonded really well throughout the trip. It was a week not to be forgotten!

Eileen Fitzgerald, Transition Year JITTER BEANS Today, the 26th of February, Mike Pettit who set up the business Jitter Beans, came in to speak with us as part of our Enterprise Module.

He explained to us how he set up his franchise and informed us of the characteristics needed to start a successful business, some of which are; the ability to think outside the box, confidence in your ideas, being able to take a calculated risk, being determined in everything you do, and never giving up!

This advice will come in handy for some of us who plan on setting up our own business in the near future. Overall, this talk was extremely interesting, and we all enjoyed everything Mike said. We found the talk very beneficial and took a lot from it. We also enjoyed the cookies Mike brought us!

Denise Murray, Transition Year

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLAS

Craobh na hÉireann bainte amach ag luthchleasaithe na Meánscoile HANNAH POWER & NIALL BLACKWELL CÁILITHE DO CHRAOBH NA HÉIREANN SA LUTHCHLEASAÍOCHT Is ag Craobh Lúthchleasaíochta Trastíre na Mumhan i gCorcaigh le déanaí, a cháiligh Hannah Power agus Niall Blackwell do Chraobh na hÉireann i gcomórtas na Scoileanna sa rásaíocht trastíre.Thaispeáin an bheirt seo díograis agus mianach sna réamhbhabhtaí agus is iontach an rud é toradh na diantraenála a fheiscint. Is ar an 5 Márta a thionólfar Craobh na hÉireann ar Ráschúrsa Shligigh, áit a mbaileofar le chéile na lúthchleasaithe scoile is fearr sa tír. Beidh Hannah ag iomaíocht i ngrád sinsear, don fhad rása 2,500m agus sa ghrád idirmhéanach a bheidh Niall agus cúrsa 4,500 m le clúdach aige. Guímid gach rath ar an mbeirt lúthchleasaithe iontacha seo agus táimid cinnte go gcaithfidh siad geansaí na scoile le bród agus le dúthracht. Ádh mór oraibh!

FEASACHT NA nDALTAÍ I LEITH SÁBHÁILTEACHTA AR BHÓITHRE Á FORBAIRT Thug daltaí na hIdirbhliana cuairt ar Choláiste de la Salle i bPort Láirge Dé Máirt seo caite chun triail a bhaint as an Ionsamhlóir Tointeála agus Iompaithe de chuid an RSA (RSA Shuttle & Roll Over Simulator). Is éard atá i gceist ná go bhfoghlaimíonn na daltaí go hidirghníomhach mar a tharlaíonn laistigh de ghluaisteán nuair a thiteann ciotruinn amach.

Iompaíonn an carr bun os cionn agus an tiománaí agus na paisinéiri laistigh de agus braitear na deacrachtaí ar fad a bhaineann lena bheith i sáinn i gcarr gan slí éalaithe nó gluaiseachta ag duine. Is í sprioc a leithéid de thaithí ná go rachaidh an cruachás ina mbíonn an duine laistigh de ghluaisteán i gcás timpiste, i bhfeidhm ar rannpháirtithe go fadtréimhseach. Cuirtear comhairle orthu chomh maith faoi na céimeanna is cóir a ghlacadh sa chás go mbíonn duine i sáinn i gcarr, msh, conas crios sábhála a scaoileadh in am an ghátair agus na slite cuí chun carr a fhágaint.

Chomh maith leis sin fuair na daltaí seans triail a bhaint as ionsamhlóir cairr agus gluaisrothair agus scáileán fíorúil rompu amach. Is

Hannah Power a bheidh ag iomaíocht sa Rás 2500m i gCraobh na hÉireann i Sligeach.

Niall Blackwell a bheidh ag iomaíocht sa Rás 4500 m i gCraobh na hÉireann i Sligeach.

tráthúil an t-am é taithí mar sin a bheith ag daoine óga agus iad ag tosnú amach ar an tiomáint agus níl aon dabht ach go mairfidh cuimhne na heachtra in aigne dhaltaí na hIdirbhliana go ceann i bhfad.

TAISPEÁNTAS AR AN UILELOSCADH Agus iad i bPort Láirge Dé Máirt seo caite, thug daltaí na hIdirbhliana cuairt ar Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Phort Láirge chun cuairt a thabhairt ar Thaispeántas maidir leis an Uileloscadh san Eoraip agus na hIúdaigh a d’fhulaing dá dheasca idir 1933 agus 1945. Is é an Holocaust Education Trust Ireland a chuireann an taispeántas agus an seisiún eolais sin le chéile agus chuir na daltaí an-suim sna grianghrafanna agus san amlíne a leag sraith na mórtharlúintí amach go gléineach. Míle buíochas le hAonghus Ó Raghnaigh agus le Caitríona Bean Mhic Uaid a bhí i dteannta na ndaltaí don lá.

CUAIRT Ó CHEF ÁITIÚIL MAR CHUID DEN CHLÁR JCSP DEN EACNAMAÍOCHT BHAILE Faoi dhó an tseachtain seo caite, tháinig ár chef áitiúil, Fiona Ní Mhuirithe, ar cuairt ar an seomra Eacnamaíocht Bhaile le scileanna cócaireachta a roinnt le daltaí na Chéad agus an Dara bliana. Chaith sí dhá thráthnóna i mbun oibre leo agus bhí dul chun cinn iontach déanta ag na daltaí i rith an ama sin. Agus iad ag baint úsáide as glasraí úra áitiúla, mhúin Fiona do na daltaí conas scian mhór, fhaobhrach cócaire a úsáid go sábhailte agus go héifeachtach. Ansin bhí seans ag na daltaí cleachtadh a dhéanamh….gearradh anchuid oinniún, soilire, tor-

napaí, cairéad, prátaí, peirsile agus meacan bán. Ní nach ionadh go raibh potaí móra anraith le fáil sa chistin ag am lóin cúpla uair le linn na seachtaine. Tá Fiona chun filleadh ar an scoil arís i gceann coicíse agus tréimhse a chaitheamh le daltaí an Tríú bliain. Táimid an-bhuíoch di as an gcabhair den scoth a thugann sí dár ndaltaí. Nar lagaí Dia tú a Fhiona!

BAILIÚCHÁN ÉADAÍ AR MHAITHE LEIS AN MEÁNSCOIL Má tá fonn ort tús maith a chur le glantachán an Earraigh gheofá tabhairt faoi agus tacú leis an Meánscoil in aon iarracht.

Tá bailiúchán éadaí ar siúl againn i láthair na huaire chun airgead a bhailiú i gcomhair na Meánscoile, Cuireadh mála plaisteach, bán abhaile le gach aon dalta agus iarrtar ar thuismitheoirí agus cairde na scoile é a líonadh le héadaí nach bhfuil in úsáid nó ag teastáil a thuilleadh. Is féidir

na málaí a sheoladh isteach chun na scoile roimh an Máirt 8 Márta agus baileofar ansin iad. Tá an bailiúchán seo á eagrú i gcomhair le Fondúireacht Lauralynn a gheobhaidh 10% den bhrabús a dhéanfar, fad is a gheobhaidh Meánscoil san Nioclás an 90% eile.

Ba mhór ag Coiste na dTuismitheoirí do thacaíocht leis an obair fhiúntach seo, ar mhaithe phobal na Meánscoile.

SÁRBHUA AG MEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS I gCLUICHE IOMÁNA IN AGHAIDH COLÁISTE AIBHISTÍN NAOFA, I bPÁIRC UÍ SHÍOTHCHÁIN Scal grian an Earraigh anuas ar imreoirí sinsir na Meánscoile agus ar fhoireann Coláiste Aibhistín Naofa a bhí ina gcoinne, Déardaoin seo caite i bPáirc Uí Shíothcháin sa Rinn.

In ainneoin go raibh daltaí an séú bliain tugtha agus iad díreach tar éis réamhscrúduithe na hArdteiste a chríochnú, d’imir fir óga na Meánscoile le fuinneamh agus le diongbháilteacht agus iad ar a ndícheall an babhta sin den chomórtas a bhuachaint.

Fuair siad luach a saothair go deimhin agus iad go mór chun tosaigh ar a gcéile comhraic agus an fheadóg dheireanach séidte ag an réiteoir.

Míle buíochas le hAonghus Ó Raghnaigh, traenálaí na foirne. Nárbh iad a bhí ag bóiceáil ar fhilleadh thar n-ais chun na scoile dóibh agus ní nach ionadh. Comhghairdeachas ó chroí libh is go n-éirí an chéad chluiche eile libh.

Treise libh.

Daltaí na hIdirbhliana ag foghlaim faoi shábhailteacht ar Bhóithre.

Caolán Mac Craith, Johny de Búrca & Cathal Ó hÓgáin (Bliain 1) agus an-súp á bhaint acu as súp a dhéanamh faoi threoir Fhiona Ní Mhuirithe.

Daltaí na hIdirbhliana agus Bean Mhic Uaid (múinteoir staire) ag Taispeántas ar an Uileloscadh ag WIT.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

JOHN NUGENT Jr. Kilnafrehan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford It is with deep sadness and regret we record the untimely passing of John Nugent Jr. of Kilnafrehan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred at Waterford Regional Hospital on 5th February, 2016, following an illness.

Born on 1st June, 1973, to John and Tess Nugent, John Jr., one of five children, was a lover of all sports. He loved GAA, golf and soccer, and was a great Liverpool FC fan. He emigrated to Australia in 1997 and stayed there for three years. On his return to Ireland, he set up his own construction business and quickly became well known for his wonderful workmanship, and impeccable professionalism. He met Cliona, whom he married on 31st October 2015, their union having been blessed with three beautiful children – Ava, Jack and Luke. John’s children were his pride and joy and, above all else, he was a devoted and loving father. John was instrumental in setting up the playschool in Coolnasmear. He was also an outstanding clubman – his loyalty and unwavering support for Kilgobinet GAA was well known. On July 16th, 2016, John was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, an illness he bore with great bravery and fortitude and never, once, let it get the better of him. He had a wonderful and loyal group of friends, who rallied around him and, shortly after his diagnosis, clubbed together and gave him immeasurable support and indeed, a gift for which Cliona and John were so grateful and of which they have such fond memories.

On Thursday, 4th February, John took ill, and for their support in such urgent and traumatic circumstances, John’s family wish to extend a special word of thanks to Mary and Deirdre Fahey and also the wonderful paramedics, doctors and nurses in WRH, and Fr. Kennedy PP. John’s passing has left a huge void in the lives of his family and friends.

His warm and loving disposition, his great sense of loyalty, friendliness and industriousness will forever be an inspiration to all those who had the privilege of knowing him. To all those who suffer John’s loss, we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Rosary was recited on the evening of Monday, 8th February. Requiem Mass was celebrated on the morning of Tuesday, 9th February, in Kilgobinet Church by Fr. Kennedy, P.P., assisted by Canon Ryan, P.P.; Fr. Collender, O.S.A., and Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., both occasions attended by huge and representative crowds, testament to the high esteem in which John was held, by all.

John’s coffin, draped in the Kilgobinet jersey was wheeled into the church by his four sisters.The gifts, symbols of John’s life were brought to the altar by Cliona (wife) (wedding photograph), Ava (daughter) (family photograph), Jack and Luke (sons) (work tools), Anthony Beresford (friend) (Kilgobinet jersey worn by John in his playing days), William Beresford (godson) (keys to Coolnasmear playschool).

Catherine Curran (family friend) narrated a beautiful list of the symbolism of each gift, as it was brought to the altar. The readings were delivered by Gillian Power (sister) and Caroline Casey (family friend and relative). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Paula Collins (sister), Billy McLawrence (relative) Eric Curran (brother in law), Ian Dunford (friend), Lar Curran (friend), Eamon Curran (friend).

Kilgobinet Choir sang fitting hymns including Amazing Grace (entrance), The Lord is My True Shepherd (Psalm), A Mhuire Mháthair (Offertory), Ag Críost an Síol (Communion).

After communion, a moving and fitting eulogy was delivered by John’s sister, Denise, and Sharon (sister) recited a beautiful poem. A rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” was sung by Pat Knightley, as John’s six brothers-in-law, along with friends and members of Kilgobinet GAA, shouldered John’s coffin past a continuous Guard of Honour, provided by Kilgobinet GAA, to his final resting place, in the adjoining cemetery. To the strains of one of John’s favourite songs, “There Were Roses,” beautifully sung by Caroline Casey (family friend), a dozen red roses were placed in the grave by John’s immediate family. A moving tribute of John’s GAA days and his involvement in the local community was delivered by neighbour and friend, Matty Fahey.

Chief mourners were Cliona (wife); Ava (daughter); Jack and Luke (sons); John and Tess (parents); Sharon, Paula, Denise and Gillian (sisters); Met Egan (grandmother); Ned and Bridget Curran (parents-inlaw); brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, Godchildren, Georgia Mai Power,William Beresford; uncles and aunts, cousins, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

The Nugent and Curran family would like to thank all those who called to the house, travelled from near and far, called or sent messages, attended the funeral, and offered words of comfort and support. A special word of thanks to Kilgobinet GAA Club who provided refreshments in the Kilgobinet GAA Centre, after the burial.

THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE The Loss of a loved one is so hard to face.

You just want to hide, go somewhere and escape.

But death is something we all must go through.

I know it’s hard, when it’s someone you loved and knew.

Just know now, that John’s in a better place.

NEWS/OBITUARY No more hurt or pain shall he face.

It seems unfair and yes, it’s true, but John’s in heaven now, watching over me and you.

God has called John home to rest, And he is being well taken care of because God knows best.

Month’s Mind Mass for John will be celebrated in Kilgobinet Church on Sunday, 6th March, at 11.00 a.m.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

MAURICE (Monnie) DRUMMY Ballyneety, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Monnie Drummy which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 24th February, 2016.

Removal was from his residence on Friday morning to St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet. Following Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, celebrated by Fr. Kennedy, P.P., burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To his brother Frankie; sisters Theresa and Nora; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Fourth Sunday of Lent: Joshua 5:9-12 - The People of God keep the Passover on their entry into the promised land. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - God reconciled us to himself through Christ. Luke 15:1-3,11-32 - Your brother here was dead and has come to life.

Lenten Reflections in this Holy Year of Mercy. 2 Lenten Reflections led by Sr. Angela Kiely of the Mercy Convent will take place this Wednesday, March 2nd and the following Wednesday, 9th in the Déise Day Care Centre, Mitchell Street, 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. each Wednesday.

The Thursday night Lenten Events in Tallow Carmelite Monastery continue this Thursday, March 3rd and conclude the following Thursday, March 10th, 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m., each Thursday. See this weekend’s newsletter for fuller details.

Lenten Trócaire Campaign 2016. As we continue another Lenten Trócaire Campaign,

please take a Trócaire Box and give it a prominent place in your home and contribute what you can over the week so of Lent.

Holy Year of Mercy. Mercy expresses God’s way of reaching out to the sinner, offering us a new chance to look at ourselves, convert and believe, thus restoring our relationship with God. In Jesus crucified, God shows his desire to draw near to sinners, however far we may have strayed from him. (Adapted from Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2016) Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours.

If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times.

Phone 42374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 0862334282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

Just think of it!

JESUS is unique. He is God and man, a union that can’t be multiplied or repeated. No other human being can truthfully claim to the Second Person in the Divine Trinity. This is why it must have been wonderful for the people who actually met Jesus, who lived in the same house with him, who went around in his company, or who felt the touch of his hand, or heard him speak. He was fully man, a genuine man, but there must have been an aura of integrity, peacefulness, sincerity about him not to be found in the rest of us.

So, when Jesus says, ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me’, we need to sit up and take notice. He is telling us that no other person, no plan or programme, can serve as a substitute for him, for Jesus. He is the Way, and no other person can take his place. There’s no substitute for Jesus, for the real Jesus, the Jesus who is made know to us in the gospel.

There are people, good people, who say that they are spiritual, but not religious, meaning that they don’t accept the teaching or the practice of the church into which they were baptised. They follow Jesus, but it is a Jesus of their own fashioning. They agree with his injunction that we should love one another; they like the Jesus who is meek and humble of heart; they like the image of the helpless baby in Bethlehem. But they have a deaf ear for the Jesus who says, ‘I tell you most solemnly, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you’.

The Jesus who reveals himself in the Gospel is the authentic Jesus: that is where he is to be found. And to read the gospel prayerfully is to open the eyes of our mind to Jesus and to let him influence the way we think and behave.

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

53 PATRICIA (Pat) MORRISSEY Ballycurrane, Clashmore We write with sadness and regret on the passing of Pat Morrissey, Ballycurrane, Clashmore, at her residence on Friday, 5th February. Pat was predeceased by her loving husband Bill.

She started work early in life in Ring College where her love for Irish blossomed. After this she got a position in Melrose Guesthouse in Ardmore and then Fr. Cahill head-hunted her to be his housekeeper which she duly accepted. She met the love of her life Bill Morrissey and moved the short distance from Newtown, Grange, and set up home in Ballycurrane where they married in 1960. They travelled everywhere on their Honda 50.

Pat had a staunch faith and this stood to her throughout her life to the very end. She was a very intelligent woman, she also had a passion for animals and they had their own small holding where every animal was treated like a pet. She had a great love for gardening and was known for her green fingers. Pat will also be remembered for her famous apple tarts which were in a class of their own.

A special word of thanks to Dr. Joseph Meehan and the staff at the Health Centre. Her Carer and all her many good neighbours and friends.

Lying in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Rosary was recited by Fr. Maurice O’Gorman, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On Sunday evening Fr. Maurice O’Gorman recited funeral prayers before removal to St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore. Following Funeral Mass on Monday morning, celebrated

by Fr. O’Gorman, P.P., burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by Nicholas Cunningham (wedding picture), Declan Cunningham (Rosary beads), Christine Coughlan (wooden spoon), Siobhán Daly (packet of silver mints), Gretta Wilson (picture of her cat).These symbols were narrated by Mary O’Donoghue. The readings during the Mass were recited by Liam O’Donnell and Cian O’Mahony. The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Sinéad O’Mahony, Frank O’Donnell, Dermot O’Mahony, Marian Hickey and Mary O’Mahony.

The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Breeda Hickey and Declan Cunningham.

We express our deepest sympathy to her relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Clashmore Church on Sunday, 10th April, at 11.00 a.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

NUALA MURPHY (nee Quirk) Conna Nursing Home and formerly of Limerick and Dublin It is with sincere sorrow and regret we record the passing of Nuala Murphy (nee Quirk), Conna Nursing Home, and formerly of Limerick and Dublin, loving wife of the late Michael, which sad event occurred peacefully on the 22nd February, 2016, in the tender and loving care of Conna Nursing Home.

Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow. Funeral prayers was recited on Thursday evening by Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P. On Friday morning removal took place to St. Catherine’s Church, Conna, where on arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by rev Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P. Readings were recited by daughter Gillian and son Stephen. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Michael and Ellie O’Hanrahan, Jenny and Simon Lyons and daughter-in-law Judy. A lovely selection of hymns and music throughout the Mass was provided by organist Patricia Pearce and soloist Frank Ryan.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by daughters Deirdre and Michelle.

Following Communion, Nuala’s daughter Gillian and son Stephen delivered fitting eulogies recalling fond memories of their much loved mother and acknowledging all those who cared for her in recent years.

Following Funeral Mass, Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P., celebrated a service in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork, in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving family Deirdre, Gillian, Stephen and Michelle; brothers Niall and Gerard; sisters Claire and Twinnie; sons-in-law David Lyons, Don O’Hanrahan and the late John Feely; daughter-in-law Judy; sister-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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OBITUARY VERY REV. FR. MATT CUNNINGHAM, P.E. Ballyneale, Carrick-on-Suir, and Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford

We learn with feelings of sadness and deep regret of the passing of Very Rev. Fr. Matt Cunningham, P.E., Ballyneale, Carrick-on-Suir, and Kinsalebeg, Co.Waterford, former Parish Priest of Ballyneale and Grangemockler, loving brother of the late Eddie and Sr. Marie Stella, MMM, which sad event occurred peacefully on the on 25th February, 2016, in the tender and loving care of CareChoice Nursing Home, Dungarvan.

On Sunday evening Rev. Fr. Matt Cunningham, P.E., lay in repose at St. Mary’s Church, Grangemockler, where funeral prayers were recited by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, assisted by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Ballyneale. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan and was assisted by Rev. Fr. R. Geoghegan, P.P., and Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of his fellow Priests, Parishioners and his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Concelebrated Mass was offered by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan and Bishop William Lee, Rev. Fr. Richard Geoghegan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., and Msgr. Nicholas O’Mahony, P.P. V.G., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. B. Power, P.P.; Rev. Fr. J. Denmead, P.P.; Rev. Fr. F. Lucey, P.E.; Msgr. M. Olden, Rev. Fr. W. Ryan, P.P.; Rev, Fr. J.Harris, C.C.; Rev. Fr. M. Walsh, P.E.; Rev. Fr. J. Brown, I.C.; Rev. Fr. Selva, Rev. Fr. E. Condon, P.E.; Rev. Fr. M. Farrell, P.E.; Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P.; Rev. Fr. P. Pierce, I.C.; Rev. Fr. J. Condon, P.P.; Rev. Fr. R. O’Halloran, Rev. Fr. B. Crowley, P.P.; Rev. Fr. J. Flynn, P.P.; Rev. Fr. P. Murphy, P.P.; Rev. Fr. J. McGrath, P.P.; Rev. Fr. S. O’Neill, C.C.; Msgr. J. Shine, Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E.; Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.P.; Rev. Fr. B. Meehan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Cyprian, Rev. Fr. M. Melican, Rev. Fr. N. Hassett, P.P.; Rev. Fr. P. Butler, P.P.; Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. S. O’Dwyer, P.E.; Rev. Fr. C. Kelly, P.P. At the beginning of Mass his brother Tony delivered a moving tribute to his brother acknowledging the support of his fellow Priests, family and Parishioners and for their kindness, support and recalling some of his fond memories of his brother Fr. Matt. Readings were recited by his nephew Matt Cunningham and Milo Power (Ballyneale). The Psalm was sung by Rev. Fr. S. O’Neill, C.C. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by John Comerford (Grangmockler), Kathleen Quigley (Rathgormac), Michael McHale (Principal of Ballyneale N.S.), Deirdre Cashin (niece) and David Cunningham (grand-nephew).

Ballyneale Parish Choir and Ballyneale National School Choir provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass.

The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by his Carer Mary Cunningham, niece Fiona Cunningham and grand-nieces Mary Eve Cunningham and Anne Marie Cunningham.

Following Communion Rev. Fr. R. Geoghegan, P.P., acknowledged all those who had made the Funeral Mass so special and giving thanks to Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop William Lee and Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., for their contribution. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan officiated the graveside prayers where Rev. Fr. Matt was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and Priests of the Dioceses, Parishioners, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

May we extended our deepest sympathy to his loving brother Tony; sisters Terry and Joan; brother-in-law Greville; sister-in-law Meave; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, great-grandniece, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore; Bishop William Lee and Priests of the Dioceses, Parishioners, relatives, friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

IMELDA (Mel) O’CONNOR (nee Walsh) Kilcannon, Cappagh It is with sorrow and regret we record the passing of Imelda (Mel) O’Connor (nee Walsh), Kilcannon, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late James, which sad event occurred peacefully on 29th February, 2016.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Monday evening by Rosary Committee member Danny Coughlan.

Removal took place on Tuesday evening to St. John The Baptist’s Church, Affane.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on this Wednesday morning at 11.00 a.m. Followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving nephews Eddie Walsh, Laurence Flynn, Jim Byrne and John O’Connor; nieces Bernadette Hennebry, Kathleen French, Gwen Phelan and Enna Walsh; grand-nephews, grand-nieces, her special grand-niece April Walsh who cared for Mel during her illness; relatives, Carers, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

JOAN WHELAN (nee Maher) Shandon Street, Dungarvan It is with feelings of sincere sadness and regret that we record the passing of Joan Whelan (née Maher), late of Shandon Street, Dungarvan, and Conna Nursing Home. Joan was predeceased by her husband Tom, her parents Tom and May Maher, brothers David and Patrick (Paudie) and her sister Monica Barry. This sad event occurred on January 29th, 2016, in the care of the staff at Cork University Hospital and in the presence of her loving family.

Joan was born on 26th September, 1921, the eldest of four children, to parents May Dee and Thomas Maher, two very old respected Dungarvan families. Her passing severs another link to the ‘old stock’ of Dungarvan. A native of Thomas Terrace and Mitchell Street, Joan lived all her life in her hometown Dungarvan. Joan moved to Shandon Street shortly after her marriage to Tom Whelan where they spent many happy years until Tom’s untimely passing in 1988.

Joan was a devout Catholic and found great solace and comfort in her faith when she encountered difficult times in her life especially with the death of her husband Tom and sister Monica.

Joan, known to all as Aunty Joan, was a woman of immense generosity and gave effortlessly of her time to so many both within her family and in her local community. After Tom’s death, Joan began to volunteer at the Déise Day Centre and this organisation became a very important part of Joan’s life as she got older. It was where she loved to meet up with her friends and put her arts and crafts skills to work. Her paintings, découpage and tweed pictures are treasured by all her nieces.

Joan was also a member of the local Museum Society and spent many enjoyable evenings attending talks and functions there. It was at Ballinroad ICA that Joan derived so much pleasure from all the various activities, outings and the wonderful friendships she made there.

Joan loved to sing and being a member of St. Mary’s Parish Choir was one of her greatest pleasures and all family plans had to centre around choir practice and church services.

Joan was a unique person. All those who knew Joan were well aware of her wonderful qualities; humble, unassuming, unselfish, wise, kind, generous, loving, resilient and the list could go on. Joan opened her heart and her home to anybody in need of help, advice or care.

She loved to chat and the kettle would be on the second anybody called around and, if they were lucky enough, there might even be her famous apple tart. Joan was one of a kind and will always be remembered for the friend she was to so many people and for always putting other people’s needs before her own.

Joan grew up during the War years and regularly reminded us of the rationing that was an everyday feature of life during the ‘emergency’. Consequently, she knew how to make the very use of basic and minimal resources and hated to waste anything. Joan was recycling long before it became fashionable.

Joan loved the simple things in life. She was happiest sitting at her kitchen window looking out at her mountains, her birds and her beautiful garden. Joan loved to spend time with her family and was a welcome regular visitor to all her niece’s homes. She was loved by all her grandnieces and grandnephews, who regarded her as their grandmother.

Joan was a tower of strength and a constant rock in our lives and her passing has left a void that cannot be filled, she will be missed desperately.

Joan bore her long illness with the same grace and dignity she lived her life by. In her illness Joan continued to touch all those who cared for her in her own special way.

The family would like to thank most sincerely all the staff of Conna Nursing Home who cared for Joan and who were so accommodating to us over the years. They always made us feel welcome, no matter when we arrived or how long we stayed. We will always be grateful for that time we could spend with Joan.

The family would also like to thank the staff of Cork University Hospital who looked after Joan so well in her final days.

Joan lay in repose at Kiely’s Funeral Home on Saturday, January 30th, 2016, where the family gathered to say a private farewell to our beloved Aunty Joan.

Kindness and generosity to all were hallmarks of Joan’s character and many relatives, friends and neighbours came to say their goodbye to a quiet and gentle lady on Sunday, 31th January, 2016. Following the Rosary and some beautifully chosen reflections by Mr. David Kiely, Joan, surrounded by her family, relatives and friends, was removed to St. Mary’s Parish Church, where her remains were received and blessed by Fr. J. Harris, C.C. The Funeral Mass, on February 1st, was celebrated by Fr. Harris, C.C., who delivered a very moving homily, that captured the essence of Joan’s life.The Liturgy of the Word and Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Joan’s grandnieces and grandnephews.Throughout the Mass Joan’s cherished choir, under the direction of Ms. Lena Walsh, provided a beautiful and moving selection of Joan’s favourite hymns.

Following the Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Fr. Harris, C.C., officiated the graveside prayers and Joan

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was laid to rest in the presence of her family, relatives and friends.

Joan will always be fondly remembered by those who knew her.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

We express sincere sympathy to Joan’s nieces Sally, Mary Rose, Siobhan and Isabel; their husbands Billy, Brian, Séamus and Paschal; her grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Joan’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 6th, at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

NUALA CONDON (nee Phelan) Coolnabeasoon, Ballinamult We write with profound sadness of the passing of Nuala Condon (nee Phelan), aged 83, at her home in Coolnabeasoon, Ballinamult.

Nuala was the first child born to Margaret and Patrick Phelan of Graignagour, Ballymacarbry, on Christmas Day, 1932. The eldest of a family of seven, she attended primary school in Bennettschurch. Her father died in 1945 when Nuala was just 12 years old. She attended secondary school in the Mercy Convent, Dungarvan, while staying at Phelan’s, Ballyneety. She commenced studying to become a Domestic Economy teacher but this was prematurely cut short when she returned home as her mother had become ill. Nuala took over the responsibility of rearing her younger siblings and running the household and farm with her younger brother Jim during this period. She worked as a Primary School teacher in Croughclooney National School and also for a short period in the Mercy Secondary School, Dungarvan.

Nuala met Maurice at a dance in Ballymacarbry, and they began dating on Easter Sunday 1957. They were married on October 6th, 1964, in Fourmilewater Church by Nuala’s uncle, Fr. Jim Hickey and they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2014.

Nuala made the short journey from Graignagour to Coolnabeasoon, making her new home with Maurice and his mother Ellen. Nuala was a busy homemaker with a great love for cooking and baking.Their house in Coolnabeasoon was a hospitable one with food always in abundance. She also supported Maurice on the farm, nurturing many a sick calf in Springtime. She was an active member of the ICA Ballymacarbry for many years.

Nuala had a great grá for all things traditional, the Irish language, music and dancing. She listened to Country Music on Tipperary MidWest Radio most nights for several years. She enjoyed Irish music and attended many music sessions and concerts over the years.

Nuala had a son John and a daughter Elaine. She was a wonderful Nana to grandchildren Ciarán, Jack, Anna-Mai and Lucy, playing a very influential role in their upbringing.

Nuala died peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her devoted husband Maurice and family, after a short illness, on Saturday, 6th February, 2016. Following family prayers on Monday, 8th February, removal took place from Condon’s Funeral Home, Clonmel, on Tuesday, 9th February, to Fourmilewater Church where prayers were led by Fr. Desmond, P.P. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Fr. Desmond, assisted by Fr. Kelleher, Touraneena.The readings were read by daughter Elaine and son John.

Prayers of the Faithful were offered by Nuala’s brother John, daughter-in-law Annette, son-in-law Shaun and grandchildren Ciarán, Jack and Anna-Mai. The Offertory Gifts of bread and wine were brought to the Altar by Nuala’s sisters Anne and Brid. A selection of lovely hymns were sung by Fourmilewater Parish Choir with music provided by grandchildren Jack and Anna-Mai, supported and guided by Ellen O’Gorman and Clodagh Kelly.The Condon family acknowledged the huge support which they had received at this difficult time from relatives, neighbours, friends and the entire community.

Nuala was laid to rest in Fourmilewater Cemetery to the plaintive strains of Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 12th March, Fourmilewater Church, 6.30 p.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Drohan’s Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY PRENDERGAST (nee French) Upper Curragh, Ardmore Profound feelings of sadness and regret were expressed with the unexpected passing of Mary Prendergast at her residence on Wednesday, 24th February.We extend our deepest sympathy to Mary’s husband John; brothers-in-law Pat and James; nieces, nephews, other relatives, neighbours and friends, especially the Keevers family.

Mary lay in repose at her residence in Upper Curragh on Friday, 26th February, where the Rosary was recited. Huge numbers of people came to pay their respects and console the bereaved. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Mary’s life was celebrated on Saturday, 27th February, in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, and afterwards Mary was laid to rest in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Monea, Ardmore.

I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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ANNETTE KEANE (nee Coleman) 53 Parks Road, Lismore, Co. Waterford It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Annette Keane (nee Coleman), loving wife of Michael Keane, Parks Road, Lismore, Co.Waterford, which extremely sad and peaceful event took place at her home in the presence of her loving family members on 7th February, 2016.

Annette was born on 7th April, 1957, daughter to Marion Coleman (nee Smith) and her late father Michael Coleman. Annette is one of a family of ten brothers and sisters Michael, James, Paul, Maureen, Breda, Jean, Kathy, Marion and late brother Johnny.

Annette leaves behind her husband Michael Keane; mother Marion Coleman; four children, Gary, Michael, Diane and Shelley; daughtersin-law Gemma and Courtney; sons-in-law Colm and Matthew; ten grandchildren Bradley, Mia, Reegan, Chloe, Leon, Ryan, Darragh, Tessa, Violet and Georgia; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends near and far.

Annette truly adored her family and they were certainly a priority in her life. However, through the years Annette also enjoyed socialising and Autograss was a real passion of hers and her husband Mike where the whole family became involved. Annette was also a fabulous pool player winning many games. Her sense of humour was infectious.

Annette loved to travel and fortunately went on many different holidays abroad. Her favourite trip was to travel to Boston to see her son Gary and their family, each time the trip extended for longer durations. While Annette was here her time was fulfilled childminding, arranging events for special occasions or swimming lessons for her grandchildren they were all truly adored by her and life will never be the same.

Annette has left a huge gap in all of our hearts, she was taken from us far too soon and we are all still shocked by the news of her illness.

We would all like to thank the community and beyond for all the support in which we received. Also on behalf of Annette for all the fundraising events which took place the support was overwhelming; there truly are not words to express how touched we were and we know Annette felt the same way too. We would like to extend our gratitude especially to the Medical staff and Carers who cared so tenderly and efficiently for Annette, we had flawless support and everybody worked well together to ensure Annette was comfortable throughout. Her brother Paul and daughter Shelley took time out from work in the UK to stay with her in her final weeks to fulfill her wish to be at home and care for her every need. It wouldn’t have been possible without them.

We would like to thank Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Directors, for their professional standard of excellence and support throughout such an important time. Annette’s funeral was perfection from beginning to end. We were all extremely emotional when Annette’s son Michael read a beautiful poem “When Tomorrow Starts Without Me” and her son Gary read a touching Eulogy.

We would like to say a heartfelt thanks to the people of Parks Road, Lismore, for their kindness, hospitality and prayers over the past seven months, you will be forever in our hearts.

Annette’s presence is still with us and hopefully will never fade, from the bottom of hearts and on behalf of us all. Thank you all, so very much.

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an Angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready in heaven far above, and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye. For all my life I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die.

I had so much to live for, so much yet left to do, it almost seemed impossible that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the fun we shared and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday, if only for a while, I’d say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realised that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you and when I did my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through Heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home, when God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne.

He said, “This is eternity and all I have promised you, today your life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last and since each

OBITUARY day’s the same way, there’s no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true, though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn’t do.

But you have been forgiven, and now at last you’re free, so won’t you come and take my hand and share my life with me.”

So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart. X Reposing at her home, 53 Parks Road, Lismore, on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Wednesday morning Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., and Rev. Fr. W. Ryan, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., and Rev. Fr. W. Ryan, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by her grandchildren Reegan (a pair of runners), Chloe (a drawing), Ryan (a Tedda), Bradley (an Autograss trophy) and Leon (a manicure set).These were narrated by grand-daughter Mia.The readings were read by Annette’s niece Caroline and brother Paul. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by her daughter Shelley, sister-in-law Mandy, son-in-law Colm, grand-daughter Mia and niece Edel.

Throughout the Mass Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Annette’s sisters Breda and Marion. A Communion reflection was read by her son Mikey and her son Gary delivered a very moving Eulogy, recalling his memories of his loving mother and acknowledging all the support of the Lismore Community.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Annette was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and a large cortege of mourners.

May she rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her heartbroken husband Mike; sons Gary and Mikey; daughters Diane and Shelley; mother Marion Coleman; brothers Michael, James and Paul Coleman; sisters Maureen Mason, Breda Ormonde, Jean Foley, Kathy Coleman and Marion Walshe; daughters-in-law Courtney and Gemma; sons-in-law Colm Bennett and Matt Horsefall; grandchildren Bradley, Mia, Reegan, Chloe, Leon, Ryan, Darragh,Tessa,Violet and Georgia; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 12th March, 2016, in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, at 6.15 p.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

JAMES (Jamie The Tailor) DUNFORD Coumarglin, Kilbrien, Ballinamult With sadness and regret we write on the passing of Jamie Dunford which sad event occurred on Friday, 26th February, 2016, in the loving care of staff at Dungarvan Community Hospital. We extend our sincere condolences to Jamie’s brothers Pat and Sonny; sister Eileen; other relatives and friends.

Jamie lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, and from where removal took place on Monday, 29th February, to St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, 1st March, and afterwards Jamie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY FRANCES MURPHY CAREY Coastguard Road, Bonmahon With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Mary Frances Murphy which sad event occurred on Monday, 29th February, 2016.

Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday (today) from 5.00 p.m. to 7.0 p.m. Rosary at 6.00 p.m. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Saleen, at 8.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 3rd March, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ballylaneen Cemetery.

To her husband Gus; mother Kitty; sisters Ann, Sheila and Joan; brothers John and Tim; aunts, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Solas Centre, care of Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 ROSAMUND MEANEY 9 Beau Street, Waterford, and formerly of Drumroe, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing Rosamund Meaney, 9 Beau Street, Waterford, and formerly of Drumroe, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford (former ESB employee), which sad event occurred peacefully on 22nd February, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Rockshire Care Centre, Waterford.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin.

Funeral prayers were recited on Wednesday evening by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by nephew Emmet Feerick and niece Mary Meaney. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grand-niece Ellen Meaney and nephew Tom Feerick. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. Grand-nephews Darragh and Matthew Meaney presented the Offertory Gifts to the Altar.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s cemetery.

Rev Fr. Arthure P.E. . blessed and received her remains and officiated the graveside prayers were Rosamund was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Marjorie Feerick; brother-in-law Tom Feerick; sister-in-law Claire Meaney; nephews, nieces, the extended Meaney family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

EILEEN HARTY (nee Coffey) Ballinacourty, Ring, Co. Waterford It is with deep regret we record the passing of Eileen Harty, Ballinacourty, Ring, which sad event occurred in St. Francis’ Ward of Dungarvan Community Hospital on 9th February, 2016.

Eileen was born in Coolgortwee, Cappoquin, on March 1st, 1929.

She was one of six children born to Patrick and Mary Coffey and was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Michael Coffey (Springmount, Dungarvan) and Liam Coffey (London). Eileen attended school in Melleray and loved to return to Melleray for visits, over the years. On leaving school, Eileen worked as a Nanny and Housekeeper for several families, where she was always held in the highest of regard for her skills, her hard work and her great love of children. She married the late John Harty, of Ballinacourty, Ring, in 1955 and together they had five children, and a very happy marriage for 46 years, until John’s sudden passing 15 years ago. Eileen was a truly devoted wife and mother, and in later years, she was a doting grandmother and great-grandmother to her ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Eileen had a great love of nature and worked the land with John. She especially loved her own garden and tended it with great pride. She was a loyal neighbour and friend, always kind and generous and willing to help anyone in need.

When Eileen’s health deteriorated she was cared for by Dr. Jim Stacey, Angela, Marian, Nurses and Carers in St. Francis’ Ward of Dungarvan Community Hospital, to whom the family will be eternally grateful. Eileen will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Dungarvan Community Hospital, Rosary was recited

by Sr. Alice. On Friday morning, 12th February, prayers were lead by Fr. Jim Sheehy before the cortege left for Requiem Mass in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ring, at 11.30 a.m. Requiem Mass was celebrated

by Rev. William Ryan, P.P., St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan, assisted by Rev. Jim Denmead, P.P., Ballylooby, and Fr. Michael Twomey, C.C., Church of the Resurrection, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The readings were delivered by Kieran Harty and Diarmuid Harty (grandchildren).

Prayers of the Faithful were delivered by Helen and Geraldine Harty (daughters-in-law) Shauna and Kevin Harty (grandchildren).The gifts were brought to the Altar by Jimmy Harty (son) and Mary Murray (daughter). Hymns were sung by Lorna Jane Murray. Afterwards, a Guard of Honour was formed by members of the RNLI, to the New Cemetery, Ring, where burial took place.

Chief mourners were Jimmy, Willie, Patrick and John (sons); Mary Murray (daughter); Helen, Maura and Geraldine (daughters-in-law); John (son-in-law); Ciara, Liam, Stephen, Kevin, Kieran, Keelin, James, Conor, Shauna and Diarmuid (grandchildren); Brian (great grandchild).

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ring, on Saturday, 5th March, at 6.30 p.m.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

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FARMING

Round-up …

Healy calls for retailer investigation

Liam O'Keeffe Cork Farmer checking his cows with Herdwatch app in hand.

Shorter Calving Interval for Herdwatch App users Average calving interval recorded through Herdwatch 26 days shorter than national average . . .

ACCORDING to ICBF figures, the national average calving interval for a dairy herd was 392 days in 2015, compared with just 366 days for Herdwatch users in the same period, or 26 days shorter, according to figures released by Herdwatch.

One of the main reasons for this shorter calving interval is the ability to record pre-heats and set reminders through the Herdwatch app. When a cow shows heat before the start of the breeding season, the farmer can record that information on the spot and the app will keep a reminder for when she is due again.

This greatly reduces the chance of

missed heats which would cost the average dairy farmer €250 per missed heat, according to Teagasc.

All breeding information recorded through Herdwatch also gets sent to the ICBF automatically. This year, an estimated 130,000 cows will have their breeding information recorded in Herdwatch, and passed on to ICBF automatically.

This includes Artificial Insemination, Natural Serves and Pregnancy Scans. Declan, one of thousands of Herdwatch users, commented: “It’s great, I can serve a cow and record that straight away through the phone while she is still in the

crush and the information gets sent to the ICBF for me, so it eliminates that job too.”

The app will also inform farmers what cows are due to repeat, which means the chances of missing a cow breaking are also reduced. Another Herdwatch Farmer, Jim, commented that, “The beauty of the Herdwatch app is that you can just check your phone to see when that cow is due to be served.”

A free trial of this award-winning app is available on www.herdwatch.ie.

Farmers can also text ‘frs breeding’ to 51444 to request a call back from the Herdwatch team.

IFA presents liquid milk producers’ petition to senior Department Officials IFA Liquid Milk Chairman Teddy Cashman recently presented the IFA Liquid Milk Producers’ Petition to senior officials at the Department of Agriculture in charge of overseeing the National Milk Agency (NMA). The petition was gathered in recent months to highlight concerns on the sustainability of specialist liquid milk production.

Teddy Cashman said the Government, generally, and the Department of Agriculture, in particular, have an important part to play in supporting the NMA in its role as a regulator, and need to better understand the strains the sector has been under and their potential consequences on the security of

locally produced quality fresh milk supplies for Irish consumers.

“Ever since we started the ball rolling on the Petition last November, 2015 Autumn dairy calvings have fallen 16%, in the context of an overall increase in total dairy calvings of 8.5%.

Specialist liquid milk producers are doing exactly what we predicted they would – either adjusting calving to their contract, which is economically very sensible, or actively reducing or ending their involvement in liquid milk, prioritising expanding their creamery milk production instead. Whatever their motivation, this indicates that availability of fresh milk will tighten, or even fall

below demand needs in the winter months in the postquota era,” Mr. Cashman said.

“I have made it very clear to the senior Department officials we met that we need to see a review of the National Milk Agency with a view to improving its representativeness and to increase its statutory powers to fulfil its obligations under the Milk Supply Act, especially when it comes to securing “adequate compensation” for liquid milk producers. The NMA must be legally mandated to interact with retailers and food services operators in the fulfilment of this mission,” he said.

“Our new government must ensure that the liquid

milk market is included in our overall dairy industry strategy. Sales of locally produced fresh milk are worth €530m on the Irish market, which provides relatively stable returns to the sector, yet our policy makers have focused on expansion for export to volatile global markets under Food Harvest 2020 and FoodWise 2025,” he added.

“Liquid milk is an important part of our dairy industry, serviced by a small number of specialised producers without whom winter demand would not be supplied. It is vital that the liquid milk sector and the producers be rightly valued and nurtured, in the best interest of Irish consumers,” he concluded.

IFA Presidential candidate Joe Healy has called on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate if Irish retailers are dealing in a fair and transparent manner with suppliers.

The call comes in the wake of findings by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) in Britain, Christine Tacon, which found that Tesco had deliberately delayed payments to suppliers to boost profits.

“I would like to know if the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission here in Ireland is launching a similar investigation into the activities of retailers here to see if similar practices are employed,” Mr. Healy said.

“Ultimately, the actions of retailers – leaving suppliers waiting up to two years to get paid – hurts the primary producer,” he pointed out.

“These actions are indicative of a culture which believes it is OK to walk on farmers – to demean their produce and work. So I am calling on our competition authority to investigate if practices as sharp and as unethical as have been found in the UK are practiced by retailers in Ireland,” Mr Healy added.

“I welcome the fact that draft regulations aimed at legally controlling the balance of power between suppliers, retailers and others in the grocery sector have been finally published by Minister for Enterprise, Richard Bruton, but you would have to wonder why this legislation is only appearing now,” he said.

“One final point on this – there is a lot of talk about sustainability of food production – but surely the economic sustainability of food producers is as important as the environmental sustainability,” the candidate said.

“We need to get a fair return for our work and our investment. With that in mind, I believe action is needed at European level to protect the primary producer’s share of the final retail price of food. This is important for the consumer as well. Because fewer producers means less choice for consumers.”

Grocery regulations have to prompt re-think by retailers and packers on payment to potato growers ADDRESSING the National Potato Conference & Trade Show in Dublin recently, IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin said the new Grocery Regulations will have to lead to a fundamental change by retailers and merchants when it comes to paying their suppliers promptly.

Growers surveyed by IFA report they have to wait between 45 and 90 days for payment, with some having to wait beyond this. He said, “Primary producers are vulnerable and there is a serious obligation on both merchants and retailers to step up to the mark and comply with the new legislation, which provides for pay-

ment within 30 days as a standard provision.The regulations also include the provision of contracts, which will provide security to growers”.

Jer Bergin said the issue for growers is two-fold: the unsustainable farm gate price and the delay in receiving payment.

Growers get less than 30% of the consumer price, but they carry 80% of the cost of getting potatoes to consumers.

This imbalance is unacceptable and threatens Irish potato producers.

The IFA National Chairman said prepack potatoes sell in the shops for five times the price (€1,500) per tonne paid to the producer, illustrating the huge gap that exists between what the consumer pays and the small share received by the grower.

IFA National Potato Chairman Eddie Doyle said this season has been better for growers, albeit on the back of two disastrous years for prices before then. “2015 saw the lowest plantings on record, which is not surprising given the poor prices in 2013 and 2014.We are currently at a sustainable acreage and growers should take this into account when planting this year.”

Eddie Doyle said IFA will be meeting with the major retailer bosses in the coming weeks to point out that growers cannot survive on the returns available at the moment, and to campaign for a standard provision of payment within 30 days.

Millers must drop compound rations in line with raw material prices IFA National Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O'Flaherty said IFA is carrying out a round of meetings with millers to ensure recent price decreases in raw materials are fairly reflected in compound ration prices.

Teagasc, in their home milling feed monitor for February, indicates fattener rations are costing €211/t (ex-port).

O’Flaherty said he will be putting pressure on mills to drop prices without delay as farmers are under serious financial stress due to prolonged tight margins in the sector.

Pat O’Flaherty said, “Those in the pig feed industry are well aware of the current difficulties being experienced by Irish pig farmers. Without a reduction in input costs, the situation will only get worse, threatening jobs both on farm and in the wider industry. All players in the industry must achieve a fair margin if the sector is to survive and prosper.

“Currently, margin over feed is 37c/kg, whereas 50c/kg is the break even target provided by Teagasc. Even more worrying is the average margin over feed for the past five years is running at 44c/kg. This is proof that Irish pig farmers have been in a considerable loss-making situation for a prolonged period. IFA is calling on mills to support the survival of Irish farmers by fairly reflecting price decreases in their compound ration prices. In conjunction, the factories must pay more at the other end for slaughter pigs to ensure the business of pig production in Ireland has a future.”

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Glanbia delivers sixth consecutive year of double digit earnings growth GLANBIA plc (“Glanbia”, the “Group”, the “plc”), the global nutrition group, announces its results for the year ended 2nd January, 2016.

Commenting, Siobhán Talbot, Group Managing Director, said: “I am pleased to announce the sixth consecutive year of double digit growth for Glanbia in 2015 with a 10.6% increase in adjusted earnings per share, constant currency. On a reported basis, earnings per share grew by 29.4% reflecting the translation effect of a strong US dollar.

The results demonstrate the resilience and diversification of the Glanbia model during a difficult year for dairy markets.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition was the main driver of earnings growth supported

by Dairy Ireland which saw a recovery in performance in 2015.

The outlook for 2016 is positive and we are guiding 8% to 10% growth in adjusted earnings per share, constant currency.

Glanbia’s strategy is to respond to the global

FULL YEAR 2015 RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS Adjusted earnings per share 79.14 cent, up 10.6% constant currency (up 29.4% reported); EBITA in the wholly owned business €271.0 million, up 10.5%, constant currency (up 29.9% reported); EBITA margins in the wholly owned business 9.8%, up 130 basis points, constant currency (up 160 basis points reported); Strong result from Glanbia Performance Nutrition with EBITA of €135.6 million a 28.3% increase, constant currency (up 52.0% reported); Global Ingredients delivered a resilient result in difficult dairy markets with EBITA of €106.6 million an 11.6 % decrease, constant currency (up 6.2% reported); Dairy Ireland EBITA of €28.8 million as margins recovered to 4.5%; Joint Ventures & Associates performed in line with expectations; Operating cash flow improved by €75.2 million to €281.4 million; and Recommended full year dividend of 12.1 cent per share, an increase of 10%.

megatrends of nutrition as consumers focus on active, healthy lifestyles, seek protein and exert a powerful focus on where their food comes from.

In responding to these trends, Glanbia takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains and using our expertise, we produce high-quality nutritional ingredients and branded products for consumers worldwide. Our unique portfolio of performance nutrition brands and nutritional ingredients are right at the heart of emerging growth opportunities. The outlook for 2016 is positive and we are guiding 8% to 10% growth in adjusted earnings per

share, constant currency.”

2015 OVERVIEW AND 2016 OUTLOOK Glanbia delivered a strong performance in 2015. Total Group revenue including the Group’s share of Joint Ventures & Associates was €3,667.4 million (2014: €3,522.3 million), down 7.4% constant currency (up 4.1% reported). Total Group EBITA was €310.7 million (2014: €245.0 million), up 9.0% constant currency (up 26.8 % reported). Total Group EBITA margin was 8.5% (2014: 7.0%), up 130 basis points constant currency (up 150 basis points reported). Adjusted earnings per share was 79.14 cent (2014: 61.16 cent), up

10.6% constant currency (up 29.4% reported).

BOARD CHANGES On 12 June, 2015, Henry Corbally was appointed Group Chairman replacing Liam Herlihy who retired at the AGM. Mr. Corbally previously served as Vice Chairman for four years.

Patrick Murphy was appointed Vice Chairman on the same date having served as a non-executive director for the past four years. During the year four new non-executive directors were appointed as nominees of Glanbia Cooperative Society Limited; Patsy Ahern, Jim Gilsenan, Patrick Hogan and Tom Grant replacing Liam Herlihy, David Farrell,

Cappoquin Macra na Feirme BASKETBALL The County round of the Macra Basketball competition took place in the Blackwater Community School hall, Lismore on Sunday last.

The club had a team participate in the men’s competition. It was a win on the night despite a tough battle with Kilmac Macra after extra time and a winning start for our new club jerseys. Thanks to Kinsalebeg and Kilmac Macra clubs for participating in this competition.

IMPROMPTU DEBATING The Impromptu Debating competition will take place this Friday, 4th March in Dungarvan. If interested, please let Tom know on 087-7410463

VOLLEYBALL The Volleyball competition will take place on the 13th of March in the Cappoquin Community Centre. We are hoping to have a couple of practice nights beforehand.

MEETING! The next meeting of Cappoquin Macra will take place this Sunday 6th of March at 7.30 p.m. in Central Bar.There plenty of competitions and activities over the next month or so.

Hope to see you there, new faces always welcome!!

7 ASIDE HURLING / COMOGIE We are hoping to organise teams for Hurling and Comogie 7 aside competitions hosted by Kilkenny Macra in April. We are looking people from the

locality interested in playing in either to contact us. If interested get in touch.

Contact Donall on 0876910823.

KARTING The club hope to go karting on the 9th April, so, anyone interested please make contact or come to the meeting for more info.

It would be great to get a good crowd going. Contact Donall on 087-6910823 for more info.

MOCK DIVORCE Rathdowney Macra Co. Laois are hosting a social night “Mock Divorce” in aid of Embrace Farm, in The Abbeyliex Manor Hotel on 12th March.Tickets are €30 with 4 course meal, Champagne on arrival, Raffle on the night, Band and DJ. For

tickets contact Lisa Walsh 087-1257628 or Micheal Houlihan 086-8331560 Rathdowney Macra.

JOIN MACRA If you are aged between 17-35, from the West Waterford area including Cappoquin, Lismore, Knockanore, Modeligo, Melleray, and Aglish and you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do, then join Cappoquin Macra where there is always something to do and many great social nights to be had! It’s a decision you won’t regret! Contact Eamonn on 087-2110928 or Donall on 087-6910823 or email cappoquinmacranafeirme@gmail.com Add us on Facebook Cappoquin Macra Na Feirme

Glanbia’s Group Managing Director Siobhan Talbot with Mark Garvey

Patrick Gleeson and William Carroll who retired from the Board.

In 2016, Glanbia Cooperative Society’s representation on the plc Board will reduce by four Directors as part of the agreement in place to reduce its representation to seven Directors by 2020.

2016 OUTLOOK The Group expects to achieve an 8% to 10% increase in adjusted earnings per share in 2016, constant currency. Glanbia

Performance Nutrition is expected to be the main driver of Group performance as it continues to drive branded revenue growth from increased channel penetration and innovation.

Global Ingredients is expected to grow earnings as a result of improved product mix following capital investment in 2015 and continued development of higher value nutritional systems business with customers. Dairy Ireland

and Joint Ventures & Associates are expected to be broadly in line with 2015 performance.

While there are challenges in the global economic and dairy market landscape, Glanbia’s market leading positions and strong execution skills will sustain growth in 2016. * Definition of adjusted EBITDA per Glanbia’s financing agreements and includes dividends from Joint Ventures & Associates.

Glanbia launches Fixed Milk Price Scheme (Phase 7) GLANBIA Ingredients Ireland (GII) has launched a new Fixed Milk Price Scheme with a base price of 29 cent per litre (cpl) (including VAT) at reference milk constituents of 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein.

This voluntary Scheme (Phase 7) will run from 1 April 2016 to the end of 2018 (two years and nine months).

The key elements of Scheme 7 are: • The minimum base milk price throughout the Scheme duration is 29cpl (Inc Vat) at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein; • The milk volume allocated to each Scheme participant will automatically double after 15 months; • For months 1 to 15 (April 2016 to June 2017), all participants in the Scheme will be paid a composite price of 29cpl, including any support payment from Glanbia CoOperative Society to its members;

• From months 16 to 33 (July 2017 to December 2018), Scheme participants that are Co-Op members will receive any Glanbia Co-operative support payment on top of the fixed 29cpl price.

Priority access to this latest Scheme (Phase 7) will be given to manufacturing milk suppliers that applied for the heavily over-subscribed Scheme 6 in December 2015. An allocation will also be made available for 2016 new entrants.

Glanbia chairman Henry Corbally said that Fixed Milk Price Schemes have proven to be extremely popular with Glanbia milk suppliers, who value the option to fix the price of a portion of their milk supply in order to protect against income volatility.

Full details of the Scheme will be made available to all manufacturing milk suppliers in the coming weeks.

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Technology has the potential to revolutionise Irish Agriculture THE Teagasc ICT Agri Seminar opened in Dublin on Friday, 26th February. Speaking in the Aviva Stadium, Professor Gerry Boyle Director of Teagasc said: “ICT and digital technologies have transformed many sectors of our economy and of our lives, from transport, logistics and manufacturing to music and books.

The same potential exists in the agriculture sector. Digital Technologies for Sensing, Analytics and Automation are some of the key emerging technologies with the potential to revolutionise the future of Irish agriculture.

Already some of that potential is being realised, as shown here today. But this is only a taster of what could be

achievable in the future.”

Today’s event has brought together end users, industry, research performers and research funders, to identify the current state of the art technologies in use, address upcoming challenges and look to future opportunities.

In recent years, Teagasc has put in place a number of key building blocks which will provide a basis for future development of digital agriculture solutions In Ireland.

These include the Teagasc National Farm Survey, PastureBase Ireland, Soils Information System and Teagasc NMP-online.

As well as developing the building

blocks for future solutions,Teagasc has developed a series of partnerships with complementary groupings like the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF),Tyndall National Institute, and the Waterford Institute of Technology’s Telecommunication Software and Systems Group (TSSG).

Teagasc’s membership of the ICTAGRI Era-NET has been a major catalyst for the development of research lines in the area of digital agriculture.

The grouping of research funders and leading research performers from across Europe has allowed Teagasc to tap into high level expertise and to contribute to a European Strategic Research Agenda in this area.

Recent wet weather highlights need for extension to burning date IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne today said the recent wet weather has highlighted once again the need for the burning date to be extended from end of February to the end of March.

“Weather conditions are one of the main reasons an extension to the

burning date is necessary. An extension would allow hill farmers to manage their upland areas, avoid them becoming overgrown, and ensure sustainable stocking levels.”

The Heritage Bill 2016 was recently passed in the Seanad and must be passed by the new Dáil to give

READER’S QUERIES Question: I was approved into GLAS late last year. I had wanted to make a start on putting up bird and bat boxes however I wasn’t sure where they were to go. I contacted my planner who assured me that I would receive a plan in the post shortly. Last Friday I received a big envelope from the GLAS section of the DAFM. A plan at last I thought. Inside the envelope was a letter outlining my chosen options and which land parcels they should be put.There is also a manual outlining how to do everything. The manual states that works must be carried out in the chosen plots. However, there is one vital piece of information missing and that is a map. I still have no clue where to put up the boxes. Is there a map to follow? Can I please advise.

Answer: As an Agriculture Agent I too have been waiting to see this plan pack for some time. To be honest, what did arrive through the letterboxes is disappointing and no map to follow by the looks of it. We had been advised by the DAFM not to send out maps and plans, however it looks like now that we’ll have to.

If you contact your GLAS planner he/she will be able to post out or email a plan copy, including maps and legend.The danger is that penalties are possible if works are not carried out within the general area chosen in the LPIS parcel. Make sure you have a look at the map before hanging the boxes. I trust this will clear things up for you.

Tip of the Week: It might be wise to consult your adviser to check your limits before ordering fertiliser.

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effect to the change in the burning date, as envisioned in the Bill.

Pat Dunne said the new Dáil must take on board the Bill by the Minister for Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys and put into effect a more practical arrangement for managing hill and upland areas.

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Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 29/2/’16 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 21.8 5.52 3.31 1.92 3 502 1,500 21 4

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 19 4.85 3.55 1.60 3 747 1,000 17 3

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • All animals back in again due to weather.

• 72% cows calved to date.

• 20% grazed.

Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • 17% grazed and 10% behind target.

• Coming up to 70% calved.

• Urea finally went out last Thursday.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Teagasc DAIRYING Grass intake guidelines The target for good Spring grassland management is to have at least 30% of the area grazed by March 1st and 70% by March17th. Because of the wet winter this has not been possible and the majority of farms only have approximately 15% of the ground grazed by now. Ground conditions have improved significantly over the last week, there is plenty of grass available and it is vital that as many animals as possible are turned out day and night to get the grass grazed down and regrowing for the second rotation.

Getting cows settled onto rising grass intakes is important to drive higher milk solids yield and improve fertility. As a general guide, a mature cow will consume 10kg DM grass in the first week after calving.This should rise by 1 kg per week for eight weeks into lactation, when daily feed intake reaches a plateau. First calving heifers will eat 1.5-2kg less grass DM than mature cows, reducing average daily grass demand by around 0.5kg per cow during spring.

For herds that reach peak production of around 2.0kg milk solids per day (27kg milk), the daily deficit in energy before maximum grass intake is achieved equates to 3-4kg high energy concentrate per day where high quality grass is available. This can be reduced by around 1kg per day if milking once a day.With grass in the diet, at least by day, a concentrate crude protein content of 14% is sufficient. A standard guideline for mid to late March is therefore 14kg grass plus 3kg high-energy concentrate per day. Depending on average farm grass cover, concentrate feeding can be further reduced at the start of the second grazing round as forage intake potential has increased.

Cost Control Market forecasts are predicting that milk price is likely to stay depressed for the remainder of 2016. Dairy farmers must therefore maintain a strong focus on controlling costs throughout the year.

There are two main reasons for this: firstly, the relentless upward trend in milk production costs; and, secondly, the additional costs associated with expansion. Unless there is a focus on cost control, there is a real risk that individuals other than the farmer producing milk will be the one to benefit.

Meal feeding costs • Meal feeding costs typically accounted for 18% of total costs per litre in 2015.

• Including more grass in the cows’ diet will reduce this cost; this will require you to be more focused on grassland management.

• There is plenty of grass on farms at present. For most herds on grass full-time during March, 3kg meals should be the maximum feed level and this should be reduced when grazing conditions are good.

• Aim for 1-2kg/cow/day during April and no meals from mid-May onwards.

• You can decide in the autumn whether meal feeding is justified.

In general, there is a bigger saving to be made by focusing on reducing quantities fed than on price per tonne. Nonetheless, shop around for the best value but do not compromise on ration quality, which should be assessed on an energy (UFL)

basis. High protein ingredients add cost per tonne and may not be necessary where good quality grass is offered. A concentrate containing 0.94 UFL and 14% CP will be adequate.

Fertiliser costs • Fertiliser costs typically accounted for 13% of total costs per litre in 2015.

• Soil test so that phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertiliser isn’t wasted. Focus on maintenance dressings of P and K early in the year and on build-up later in the year.

• Lime is the first thing to get right before one should consider building either soil P or K. • Use slurry/soiled water to replace some purchased N, P and K; apply in the spring for best value.

• Match fertiliser nitrogen (N) to stocking rate.

• Use urea rather than CAN (25% cheaper per kg N) until the end of May – for a potential saving of 0.3 cent per litre on your annual fertiliser bill.

• Spread sulphur (20kg/ha; 16 units/acre) on dry farms from April.

Care of the scouring calf Scour in young calves is caused by a variety of infectious agents, but in most cases by parasites and viruses. These will damage the intestines, which leads to the calves losing salts and water in the form of diarrhoea.The scour will last as long as the intestines take to heal. The recent Teagasc/AHI calf events outlined a threestep approach to dealing with scouring calves.

• Remove • Isolate the calf to stop the spread of disease.

• Rehydrate The most important treatment is to replace the lost salts and fluids with oral rehydration solutions, which have to be given as long as the calf is scouring and additional to the normal milk feed. The additional losses are on average about 10% of the calf ’s body weight. Give one or two extra feeds (two litres each) of a good quality oral rehydration solution as soon as the calf starts scouring and as long as it is scouring.You can safely give electrolytes by stomach tube if the calf refuses or is unable to drink.

• Feed milk Feeding milk does not prolong or worsen scour. It is necessary to heal the guts. Scouring calves should be fed with normal amounts of milk as long as they are willing to drink. Milk should not be stomach tubed, since it will damage the ruminal wall. If a calf refuses to drink repeatedly, or is very tired, or if the eyes are sunken, they are likely to need more intense treatment and a vet should be called.

HEALTH AND SAFETY March is a high accident month when, on average, the risk of a fatal accident increases by 40%. This is associated with high workload. Prevent accidents by being well organised, removing farm hazards as they arise and adopting safe procedures, particularly avoiding rushing.

The key issues to focus on are: preventing crushing or entanglement with tractors or machinery; livestock attacks, particularly by cows after calving, or by bulls; slurry drowning; falls, particularly from ladders; and, crushing by collapsing loads. Think safety and take action now.

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Ireland’s Potato Market returns to growth for the first time in seven years National Potato Conference highlights the health benefits of potatoes MARKET Research by Kantar Worldpanel unveiled at the National Potato Conference in Dublin recently is seeing positive value and volume growth for the first time in seven years, as shoppers are returning to buy more often making 34 trips in the year.

However, the volumes they buy on each trip still haven’t recovered to 2007-8 levels. In 2007, potato volume purchased by the average Irish household was 140kg per year, in 2015 that had fallen to 119kgs.

Farmers and industry from across the country attended the recent National Potato Conference and Trade Show, organised by IFA, Teagasc and Bord Bia in Dublin.

Bord Bia, in conjunction with the Irish Farmers’ Association and the Irish Potato Federation, has embarked on an EU and industry funded three year promotional campaign for potatoes, Potatoes: More Than A Bit On The Side, which aims to increase the consumption of potatoes and specifically targets 22-44 year old females.

IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin welcomed the joint initiative with the UK, which is funded by growers, packers and the Department of Agriculture. “This investment by growers is important

for their future and must deliver a greater market return for potato producers. The potato industry is worth nearly €80m at farm gate.

This year growers have experienced a better year, but only relative to the disastrous prices of the previous two”.

Lorcan Bourke, Sector Manager for Potatoes at Bord Bia, said: “This collaborative initiative will see potatoes presented as a naturally fat and gluten-free ingredient, that can be used in many different ways and for a variety of occasions, to positively change the perception of younger consumers about potatoes and show that they are indeed, as the campaign name highlights, more than a bit on the side”.

Respected Dietitian, Aoife Hearne, speaking at the conference, commented:“For health and weight loss, we really need to move away from the idea that following a diet is the best approach, and instead move to a place where we are focusing on wellness, eating intuitively, and moving towards natural foods. Potatoes, a non-processed carbohydrate, are a great example of a natural, fat-free, gluten-free and nutrient-rich food that more people should be including as part of a balanced diet”.

“Unfortunately,‘carbophobia’ has struck the weight loss market hard – yet what many forget is that carbohydrates provide essential nutrients and much-needed energy for the whole body, but particularly for brain function. It’s important that Irish people rethink their relationship with potatoes, by breaking with their focus on traditional uses and start appreciating them as a low fat meal ingredient for use in a variety of ways – including leaving the nutritious skin on. The Potatoes: More Than A Bit On The Side campaign has developed many delicious, healthy and easy to prepare recipes, to help cook potatoes in much more exciting ways.”

Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, outlined the Salad Potatoes initiative aimed at increasing the production of salad potatoes grown in Ireland: “The industry has all the elements necessary to increase salad potato production as we have suitable soils, existing infrastructure and a market anxious to sell Irish produce”. He went on to outline the core elements of the initiative and how working with Slaney Produce in Wexford had helped to demonstrate best practice to other growers in 2015.

Fiona Hutton, Teagasc, commented: “Virus in potatoes is a serious problem and can lead to yield losses of up to 50%”. Fiona then outlined virus incidence across Ireland and the control measures necessary, “there isn’t one main virus control technique, as a combination of measures are needed such as clean seed, rouging and chemical control, which are among the most important”.

Dr. Marc Alison, from Cambridge University Farms, NIAB, UK, outlined the relationship between nitrogen and the growth habit of potatoes. Marc emphasised the importance of full canopy cover as soon as possible in the season to capture available light: “Delaying planting will delay emergence and result in reduce yields”.

Cultivation practice was also discussed by Marc who gave this advice: “growers have a tendency to de-stone too deep increasing costs and reducing tuber yields”.

For more information on the Potatoes: More Than A Bit On The Side campaign, visit www.potato.ie.

For more information on the National Potato Conference, and to download the full programme, visit www.ifa.ie

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in countries such as Ireland.”

“Simplistic proposals that European citizens should become vegetarians may get headlines but they do little to develop a coherent response to the climate challenge. Such proposals do a disservice to the thousands of farm families across Europe, particularly in Ireland, who are global leaders in sustainable food

production.”

“No other country in the world monitors, measures and manages carbon from farm to fork. Initiatives such as the IFA-led Smart Farming programme addresses the dual challenges of improving farm incomes while reducing environmental impacts.

In addition, farmers participate in carbon audits, with over 70,000 farmers measuring carbon in programmes such as Bord Bia’s Quality Beef Assurance programme.

This is supported by a clear commitment from

Government, with over €2 billion of the Rural Development Programme budget dedicated to climate and agri-environment programmes such as GLAS and TAMS.” This commitment to environmental improvement by so many farmers is unique. It represents a credible path for the sustainable intensification of the sector, with a fall in emissions by 9% since 1990, while the sector reported its sixth consecutive year of growth in exports.

Future growth in demand

for agricultural produce is likely to take place outside of Europe, with Asia’s share of the new middle class projected to more than double to 2.7 billion. This is where the real demand for emissionefficient foods will come from.

Researchers would do a better service when addressing the climate challenge to develop credible proposals for sectors such as transport and energy, which make up 90% of the emissions in the EU, rather than pursuing unrealistic meat-free proposals.

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1 Fr. 670 kgs. made €1,180.

1 Fr. 755 kgs. made €1,080.

1 Shorthorn 685 kgs. made €1,140.

BULLOCKS 4 Lim. 702 kgs. made €1,465 each.

3 Lim. 528 kgs. made €1,150 each.

6 Her 547 kgs. made €1,165 each.

2 A.A. 530 kgs. made €1,125 each.

HEIFERS 1 Char. 645 kgs. made €1,440.

1 Lim. 400 kgs. made €900.

5 Lim. 283 kgs. made €795 each.

4 Lim. 461 kgs. made €945 each.

Suckler Cows with Calf at foot made from €1,090 to €1,500.

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Boolavonteen, Ballinamult Roadside lands 5.70 hectares (c.14 Acres) Executors Sale (on the instructions of the Personal Representatives of the late Thomas Walsh) * Located adjacent to Bryans Cross Road * Lands currently contained in one field and presented all in grass * Natural water source * Lands are located close to the main Dungarvan Clonmel road and easy reach of Dungarvan Town.

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Sister Act 2! The Musical - World Premier!

IGNITE PRODUCTIONS are excited to announce their cast list for the forthcoming world premier of the musical Sister Act 2. Tickets are now on sale and sure to sell fast if last year’s sell out prequel is anything to go by.

They are delighted to have back most of the fantastic line up of habit wearing, talented women that delighted audiences last time. Here is the principal line up: DELORIS: Trishauna Archer, RITA: Paula Weldon, MOTHER SUPERIOR: Lynsey Penkert, SR. MARY PATRICK: Anne Marie

of course not forgetting the fantastic line up of ensemble players.

The show is packed full of well known, foot taping songs from the film plus a few more. This is a feel good show that is a perfect night out over the Easter holidays!

Running for 4 nights only from March 23rd to 26th at the Theatre Royal. For tickets call 051 874402 or book online at www.theatreroyal.ie.

For an extra treat why not book the 'meal deal' in conjunction with the Munster Bar. Details from the boxoffice.

Collins, SR. LAZARUS: Brenda Giles, SR. MARY ROBERT: Nicole O’Rourke, TANYA: Jess Dwyer, FRANKIE: Darren Malone, SKETCH: Alan Whelan, MARIA: Niamh Finn, FLORENCE: Trish Orpen, TYLER: Jack Cunningham, FATHER MAURICE: John Moloney, MR CRISP: Dermot Sullivan, SISTER MART MARTIN DE TOURS: Michelle Glendon, SR. BERNADETTE: Hazel Tebay Kelly, FATHER IGNATIUS: Conor Grant, FATHER THOMAS: Tom Mullane and MARGARET: Mae Leahy. And

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ACROSS 1 _ Rosemary Scallon, Irish Eurovision Song Contest winner who later became an MEP (4) 3 The back part of a gun barrel (6) 9 Ancient Greek colony on the site that became Constantinople (9) 10 Theatre company based in Stratford-upon-Avon (1,1,1) 11 A person disinclined to recognise altruism (5) 12 Archaic word associated with church lessons (6) 15 An assistant mate on a merchant ship (6,7) 17 A way of smoking these days (6) 18 An exclamation of shock uttered for humorous effect (5) 21 London Underground feature designed by Harry Beck in 1931 (3) 22 A particular state official s place of work (9) 23 Anagram of EVINCE (6) 24 A satirical sketch (4) DOWN 1 The Dirty _ , 1967 war film starring Lee Marvin (5) 2 Actress and ventriloquist daughter of actor Tom (4,5) 4 An ingredient of the cocktail daiquiri (3) 5 Irregular or unpredictable in behaviour (7) 6 Mainly American word for a country dweller (4) 7 A swelling within body tissue (7) 8 14 English translation of the Vulcan expression dif tor heh smusma (4,4,3,7) 13 One of the Warner Bros. cartoon characters (5,4) 14 See 8 16 A piece of equipment for walking on ice or climbing (7) 19 Food company that merged with Heinz in 2015 (5) 20 Breakfast television show from 1993 to 2010 (1,1,1,1) 22 A top officer in a country s armed forces (1,1,1) SOLUTION

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OU may be laid low with a cold or irritating minor ailment. Try to keep your diary free so that you can rest and relax as much as possible now because your reserves are low.

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PART from a tense start to the week, life should be fairly easy. You will be called upon to pour oil on troubled waters that flow around your family and at your place of work.

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N what is a pretty bad week for many of the star signs, you should be better off than most. There will be some excellent news about your finances but expect delays in payments that are due to you.

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OU have so much going on that you will soon begin to feel like a juggler. You may not be able to deal with all of it at once, so make priorities and leave the less important items for a week or so.

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TRESSFUL aspects at the start of the week will find you questioning the way you feel about someone close to you. When the week has passed think things through in a calm frame of mind.

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F you manage to keep your temper this week, it will be a miracle. If you do explode, try to avoid the habit of going so far that you can never get back to where you were before.

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SITUATION at home or at work that has been deteriorating for some time hits rock bottom this week and you may be faced with the fact that changes of a pretty major nature need to be made.

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OUR colleagues and loved ones won t know whether they are coming or going and their muddle will spill into your life so try to keep calm and to work out what is best for all concerned.

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N what is proving to be a pretty challenging year, this is likely to be a testing week.

January 20th Relationships have been under strain for some February 18th time, and this week they will reach breaking point.

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan Deadpool

Review by Grace Collender SUPERHERO movies have a new face. It ain’t pretty, but it sure does pack a punch. A welcome break from straight-laced superhero adventures, Deadpool, in all its fast-paced, foul-mouthed, fun-poking glory, is a wildly entertaining and charismatic filmic ride.

Director Tim Miller and star/producer Ryan Reynolds, who battled the film industry powers that be for years to get the exploits of Marvel’s most unconventional hero brought to life on the big screen, prove to be a winning team, generating the rise of a new class of superhero.

Our hero, however much he may detest that title, is Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), a former Special Forces operative turned badass mercenary. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Wade is willing to try anything that may save him, and so signs up to undergo a rogue experiment at the hands of sociopath Ajax (Ed Skrein), not realising the horror he has invited into his life. Left with accelerated healing powers, he adopts the alter ego Deadpool and embarks on a mission to hunt down and punish Ajax, armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humour. Reynolds delivers an impressive performance, crafting a character that is equal parts seductive and repulsive. Deadpool is not exactly what one would deem heroic; in his own words “I ain’t super, and I’m no hero”. When his world is set on fire by Ajax though, and the woman he loves, Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) threatened, Deadpool rises from the ashes, not to valiantly save the day like his squeaky clean X-Men counterparts such as Colossus (Stefan Kapicic), but to exact sweet and terrible vengeance.

A movie that will have you laughing from the opening credits onwards, Deadpool follows the lead of its star, and throws the rule

book out the window. Aware of its own place in the superhero movie world, Deadpool breaks the fourth wall on several occasions, giving clever little nods to Marvel fans and dropping amusing Easter eggs all over the place. Smashing box office records to become the most successful R-rated movie of all time, and raking in a whopping $500 million worldwide so far, the merc with a mouth is on a roll.The delightfully warped crusader has given the green light to Fox to plough ahead with more extreme X-Men movies, ones not restricted by PG ratings. It looks like the XMen universe has gotten a badass makeover, and judging by the supercharged welcome Deadpool has received, it’s a makeover that is bang on trend. Passionately directed and written, with thrilling action choreography, Deadpool shows that, occasionally, with great power comes great irresponsibility and with it, deliciously wicked fun.

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Hail, Caesar!

Opens Friday, 4th March DIRECTORS: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen.

Starring: George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Tilda Swinton.

Synopsis: Lights. Camera. Abduction! Hail Caesar! follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a Hollywood fixer for Capitol Pictures in the 1950s, who is never

short of problems to fix for his star clients.

When studio favourite Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) goes missing, Mannix must try and solve his biggest problem yet. From four time Oscar-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, this all-star comedy explores the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

London Has Fallen Opens Thursday, 3rd March DIRECTOR: Babak Najafi. Starring: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett.

Synopsis: The world’s leaders have assembled and so have their enemies in this actionpacked to worldwide smash hit Olympus Has Fallen. Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is in

London for the Prime Minister’s funeral when he uncovers a plot to assassinate all the world leaders in attendance.

Viewers can prepare for bloody hell as Banning races against time to put an end to the villainous plot.

The Other Side of the Door Opens Friday, 4th March DIRECTOR: Johannes Roberts. Starring: Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Javier Botet.

Synopsis: An idyllic family life is shattered when a tragic accident kills their young son.

Grief-stricken, the mother is willing to try anything if it means a chance at seeing her son

again, and so she embarks on a journey that takes her to an ancient temple wherein lies a door that serves a mysterious portal between two worlds.When she defies a sacred warning to never open the door, she upsets the balance between life and death and soon discovers why the door was never meant to be opened.

Across: 1 Dana, 3 Breech, 9 Byzantium, 10 RSC, 11 Cynic, 12 Endeth, 15 Second officer, 17 Vaping, 18 Yikes, 21 Map, 22 Consulate, 23 Venice, 24 Skit.

Down: 1 Dozen, 2 Nina Conti, 4 Rum, 5 Erratic, 6 Hick, 7 Abscess, 8 14 Live long and prosper, 13 Daffy Duck, 14 , 16 Crampon, 19 Kraft, 20 GMTV, 22 CIC.

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Directed for the stage by Dmitri Tcherniakov, this exceptional program combines all the talents of the Paris Opera and offers an opera and a ballet in a single evening: Tchaikovsky originally intended Iolanta and The Nutcracker to be staged together. However, since their debut performance at Saint Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre in 1892, they have been presented separately. The composer found inspiration for his opera in Danish playwright Henrik Hertz's work recounting the romantic story of Iolanta, the blind daughter of King René. Protected by her father in his Provençal château, the princess ultimately regains her sight before marrying the gallant knight Vaudémont. The Nutcracker is based on a tale

by Hoffmann adapted by Alexandre Dumas.

"Before physical and mortal eyes can open to the light, the immortal soul must penetrate the very sense of sight."

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Richard Jones and Antonio Pappano renew their creative collaboration with this new production of Musorgsky’s historical masterpiece, here seen in its compact 1869 first version in seven scenes.

The originality of the composer’s vision of Pushkin’s play about Tsar Boris Godunov – who reigned over Russia between 1598 and 1605 – was too much for the management of the Imperial Theatres, who demanded changes that were incorporated in the second version of the opera, in which Boris finally had its premiere in 1874. Many commentators, nevertheless, prefer the integrity of the original, which makes few concessions to operatic conventions. Keenly awaited will be Bryn Terfel’s assumption of the title role – one of the most complex characters in opera – while John Graham-Hall appears as the crafty Prince Shuisky and John Tomlinson as the vagabond monk Varlaam.

Boris Godunov is an opera by Modest Mussorgsky. The work was composed between 1868 and 1873 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is Mussorgsky's only completed opera and is considered his masterpiece.

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These challenges will see them vying for pole position to win the title of 'Mr. or Ms. 2016'.

As part of the Moby Dick festival, which takes place on the June Bank holiday weekend, this year, the Mr. & Ms. Fit 2016, promises to be a great challenge for all those competing as well as a great spectators event. Entry is open to anyone over 16 for the junior competition, and over 18 for the adult competition. For further information or for a registration form contact 087 2938663 or email youghalcc@gmail.com

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Denis will serve you on Devonshire Day EVER since the great house series ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ of a generation ago and more recently, ‘Downton Abbey’, there is great interest in the advantaged lifestyle and luxury of the occupants of the castles, Manor Houses and mansions of the wealthy classes and a glimpse of the surroundings in which they live.

That wish has been fulfilled for the past thirteen years by the now familiar Devonshire Day Cream Tea at Lismore Castle, which will be held again on Sunday, 20th March next.This is a very pleasant event where you can sit in the luxury of the Castle Banquet Hall, the Pugin Room, drink tea in its opulent surroundings and feast on fresh scones loaded with jam and the famous Devonshire Cream. All of this is in aid of one of the real Jewels in the Crown of West Waterford Tourism, the Annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing which will be held again this summer from 16th to 19th June.

Overseeing the event will be

the familiar, formal, yet friendly figure of the black-suited butler, Denis Nevin who fulfils his traditional role that day, silver tray and tea service in hand, leaving his wider duties as Castle Manager aside, to look to the needs of the 350 or so visitors who come to ‘his’ castle for a unique experience.

Denis arrived to Lismore Castle from his native Kilfeakle while still a youth to take up a summer job in the service downstairs. There he was introduced to life in the kitchen under the supervision of the butler from the seat of the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth House in Derbyshire and was offered the opportunity to train as a butler in that fairytale castle.

Such a career was far from the mind of the young Tipperary man as he arrived in Lismore that first day, but his years of training in Chatsworth House proved to be a solid foundation for his responsibilities in Lismore.

It has been a very interesting,

often exciting and never boring journey since then, as Denis learned the detail of the kitchen, the protocol of service, and in later years, the management of the house and the training of new staff to the rigid traditions of service.

Attention to detail is the hallmark of the good butler and his staff and even polishing the silver carries its own woes. As a young trainee, Denis recalls all too vividly his first encounter with the bane of the butler’s life, the runny egg. This can immediately stain a fork and bringing back the shine on that small piece of cutlery entails several different treatments, washings, dippings and polishings taking a great deal of time and patience. But it must be done.

Presently, the Castle is in the ownership of Lord and Lady Burlington, heirs to the Dukedom of Devonshire. Traditionally and historically, it is the second son of the Duke who carries the title of Lord Burlington, but for various

business and personal reasons, the present incumbent, William, who should have assumed the title of Lord Hartington, has continued to use the name Burlington.

Denis has many tales of life in the Castle as the bridge between upstairs and downstairs; of the many interesting people he has met; of his role, not only as Butler and Castle Manager, but also in charge of the built heritage of the estate including its many houses.

Over the past couple of generations there has been a steady stream of interesting visitors, from John F. Kennedy whose siblings were married to members of the Cavendish family. To Prince Charles and his wife Camilla who made a very positive impression on Castle staff and the people of Lismore.

More recently, the Castle has attracted many foreign visitors, mainly from America including famous personalities, leading politicians and business people who just want to enjoy a week in

the opulence, peace, tranquillity and anonymity of Lismore Castle, some of whom never venture outside its walls.

In common with all of the important guests to whom he gives personal attention daily,

Denis will likewise see to it that every visitor who spends a couple of hours at Devonshire Tea Day and the extensive gardens, will enjoy the experience and go home with good memories of Lismore and its famous Castle.

Denis Nevin

Looking to Columcille Maria makes magical music THERE are always unwanted and unasked for responsibilities thrust on great people, even on the great St. Brigid herself whose Feast Day we celebrated just a month ago.

Legend, we are told, suggests that ‘every third day after her Feast Day shall be fine and after the Feast of St. Patrick, every second day shall be fine, while after the Feast of St. Columcille (9th June) every day shall

be fine.

Unfortunately, global warming seems to have intruded on this tradition so far, as it seems we do not get two consecutive days without some rain. Last Friday, Polling Day saw a constant twenty-four hours of very heavy rain and a return to road flooding. It did little to entice out the voters, but many still braved the elements to do their civic duty.

St. Colmcille is one of

St. Columcille.

the three patron saints of Ireland along with St. Patrick and St. Brigid. He initiated the movement known as the peregrinatio pro Christo – emigration in adventure for Christ – as a result of which monks from Ireland went into voluntary exile and so became also missionaries in Britain and the continent.

Colmcille was born at Gartan, Co. Donegal, and belonged to the Cenél Conaill, a branch of the Uí Néill dynasty. He was christened Criomhthann, meaning ‘fox’, and though he may have retained some fox-like traits, as a young boy he would often be found in prayer and so was soon given the name Colmcille (‘the dove of the church’).

Hopefully, after his Feast Day on 9th June, as exam classes are sitting their Junior and Leaving Certs, and soccer fans are anticipating the opening of the EUFA Cup on the 10th, he will intervene and, true to the legend, every day will be fine until September at least.

After last year’s disastrous summer, that is the least we can hope for.

FOR some years past, Maria White Condon has been known in the Dungarvan community as a very fine singer, taking part in concerts and thrilling her audiences with her magnificent versatility, the range of her beautiful soprano voice and her ability to take on songs which many other singers might find daunting.

But what people may not know, but are about to find out, is that Maria is also a fine composer, concentrating on pieces for piano. She has just completed an album of her favourite compositions which she will offer to the public at a launch this coming Saturday evening in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland at 7.00 p.m.

This is the culmination of many hours work; the fruits of her fertile musical mind and the choice of eight of her own favourite pieces. So, how long does it take to compose a new work of five or six minutes duration?”

“Some come easy, some are more difficult,”

she says, “depending on how I come to the piano and what activity I might have been engaged in before.

“After a long training run, the notes just come tumbling out and my mind and fingers can find it difficult to keep up.

Sometimes I can complete a piece in a day, others are more difficult to define and can be the product of longer hours poring over the keys.”

Many people have compared her style to that of Einaudi who is a master of composition for film scores, adverts and computer games. As well as entertaining his world-wide audience with his compositions, he is also a millionaire.

“He really is the master,” says Maria, “and to be compared to Einaudi is about the highest compliment you can get.”

Maria describes her music as uncomplicated.

“Simplicity is what it is about,” she says, “in the modern phrase ‘less is more’. It is not necessary to make things complicated for people to appreciate them,

simplicity is best.”

And her album of beautiful piano compositions exudes simplicity, a trait which makes for easy listening and what will attract the listener after a hard day at work, or in seeking calm after the children have gone to bed.

“Even on Saturday night next in St. Mary’s, the surroundings will be very simple, with the atmosphere created by just candlelight all around the church as

Maria White Condon

well as the simplicity of my music.

“I want the entire night to be about atmosphere, no harsh light, only that of candles and I am going to ask the audience to withhold their applause which might break the spell which I will be trying to weave.

“I want the whole evening to be about a journey,” she says, “the kind of journey which is running a marathon, or swimming from Ballinacourty to Helvick and I will attempt to bring my audience on that marathon journey with me.”

This sounds like an evening not to be missed and, after hearing her forty minute recital, there is no doubt that people will want to bring home her album, (available that night) not just as a memory of a tranquil evening, but also to use as a soothing balm for the troubled soul at the end of a difficult day.

The beautifully designed CD will be available thereafter in David Walsh's and Ben O’Neill’s.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

22nd Annual West Waterford Athletic Club Winter League

22nd Annual West Waterford Athletic Club Winter League GREAT MYSTERY TOUR NIGHT ROUNDS OFF A GREAT LEAGUE Yet, another year has passed and another West Waterford AC Winter League has come to an end, indeed it has been 22 years of brilliant Winter League running fun for the thousands who are and have in the past ran this, the countries first and original winter league.

The event which has stood the test of time and has seen all standards from beginners to elite athletes participate over the 22 year period.

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. We recently had our traditional presentation night ending the 22nd edition of the league popularly known as our Mystery Tour night where we present all the winners with their prizes and once again a night to remember was had by one and all. When Liam did his final calculations for the league, the final league tables and prizes were presented at the Mystery Tour which this year took us to Minnie’s in Abbeyside and then it was out to The Old Still in Clashmore where Joe Salmon was our excellent host for the night. Also our thanks must go to Tony Ferncombe for this work in organising the night. The overall winner of the short route for 2015/16 was Tony Hamilton while the long route trophy was presented to Tony Ferncombe to great applause. Thanks to everyone for such a great turn out on the night, we hope everyone enjoyed the celebrations after 13 weeks of hard running and congratulations to all the prize-winners.

Our thanks to our mystery hosts The Old Still Bar for all their help on the night. Once again well done to all the prize-winners and thank you all for your attendance at the Mystery Tour and until next year keep up the hard work. If you didn’t win a prize, you never know next year could be your year!

TONY FERNCOMBE MAKES HISTORY WHEN TAKING LONG ROUTE HONOURS Tony Ferncombe has been a regular in the Winter League over many years and persistence paid off for Tony this year when, after a battling winter of Wednesday night runs, he managed to come out on top in the 22nd Annual Winter League. Tony had risen to the top of the league on the penultimate night and a good run on the last night helped him confirm victory.

Tony’s final points tally was 654 points, 48 points ahead of his nearest challenger Alice Fitzgerald who rose steadily through the ranks to take second place on 702 points.

In Third was Sinead Moore, just 4 points behind Alice on 706 points.

In 4th place was Triona Shalloe on 714 points. Completing out top 5 on 733 points was Ted O’Leary.

History was made when Tony captured this year's long route as he has now become the first and only runner ever to have won both the Long route and the Short route leagues.

In Division 2 we had Donnagh Cummins (997 points) taking the

honours ahead of Liam Costin (1039).

Division 3 John Joe Hayes was the winner on 1,120 points, just piping Billy Ryan on 1,144 points Division 4 Margaret Conway was a popular winner on 1,173 points when she held off league regular Onra Power by just 17 points. Onra’s total was 1,190 points Division 5 Catriona Lee finished on top in this division with a total of 1,305 points for the league.

Runner-up was mystery tour host Joe Salmon on 1,323 points.

Division 6 Amanda Mansfield took the spoils here on 1463 points edging out Kevin Casey on 1485 points.

TONY HAMILTON UNBEATABLE OVER SHORT COURSE The final night of this year’s Winter League was a great contest with everybody heading off together in a mass start. From the outset we must say a very well done to every single runner who has taken on this year’s Winter League short route. There were some tough nights after Christmas weather wise but they held tough with it and kept going and even week on week we could see that so many runners were improving their times. At the start of this Winter League in particular we saw a lot of newcomer’s take on the short course, many of them first timers, the improvement in fitness and improvement in their running times has been brilliant and we hope that this group will continue to run and take part in our club events over the coming months. All upcoming fixtures can be viewed at www.westwaterfordathletic.org Our Division one winner this year was Tony Hamilton. Tony has been holding on to that number slot over the last few weeks however he had to fight hard to stay there as the 4 lads coming behind him kept the pressure on however Tony saved the best till last and continued to improve each week and could not be caught at the end.

Well done Tony the former Dungarvan GAA stalwart on a deserving win with a tally of 278 points giving him 38 points to spare over his nearest rival at the finish.

Runner up this year was Killian O’Keeffe. Killian had a great league finishing on a tallying 315 points however there was a bit of a gap going into the last night and although Killian had a great last night run it just proved a little too much for him. Killian can look at his improved times from week one and be well pleased with his increased fitness level's well done. In 3rd place was Criostoir Kenneally.

Criostoir finished on 323 points and just like the two athletes who finished above him on the final table his improvement was super throughout the league. Finishing in 4th place was Cian Gogarty on 341 points. Cian another new comer this year to the league hardly missed any night of the 13 and ran consistently throughout. Finishing in 5th position and a previous winner of this league was Gerry Cummins. Gerry finished with a tally of 344 points and was right up

in contention throughout. Well done to our top 5 finishers.

DIVISION 2 Finishing in 3rd place in division 2 was Brigid Coakley with a total of 538 points.

Bernie Kiely Prendergast was just ahead with only 3 points between them to finish in 2nd place. However, this year’s Division 2 winner on a score of 516 points was Sarah Keohan.

Sarah has put in a massive effort with this league and to see her improvement in both her times and her fitness levels was just great.

Well done to all 3 but a special congratulation to Sarah. Well done to every athlete who completed this league. Unfortunately not everyone can be a prize winner however getting fitter and healthier is surly makes it all worthwhile.

FASTEST MEN AND WOMEN 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 9 nights and appear on the league tables. On this occasion the very fast and underrated Gavin Whelan took the title of fastest man on the long route with a superb time of 29.44 while Kate Veale running her very first winter league took the fastest lady title with a super time also of 33.46. On the short route Martin Hayes for the 2nd year in succession was delighted to take the fastest man title with a time of 14.19 while on this occasion fastest lady was Robyn Roche with a time of 17.59.

Well done to all our speedsters.

ORMOND CAFE AND ALL ROUNDER SPORTS AWARDS FOR WINTER LEAGUE STEWARDS A very special draw was made at our Mystery Tour Night out when a draw was made among all our stewards who gave so freely of their time to steward this year's league. Four very generous prizes were donated for the draw by David and Judit McNally for their business The Ormond Cafe on Grattan Square and Pearse and Marian Moloney of All Rounder Sports also on the Square. The winners of these vouchers were Jim Sheehan, Jim Veale, Dan Power and Willie Hogan, well done to all who are long serving helpers and many thanks to all our winter league stewards.

DR. ANITA GLEESON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC VOUCHER WINNERS FOR 2015/16 WINTER LEAGUE Dr. Anita Gleeson BSc, MSc, DC is a Registered Chiropractor working from Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic, Alternative Health Centre, Main Street Dungarvan. Anita kindly donated a voucher for treatment in Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic for each week of the Winter League as she has done your last few years.

Every second week was awarded to either the short route or the long route.. Our thanks to Anita for this kind donation to the league and she can be contacted for appointments on 058-44299. Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of problems relating to muscles,

The overall winners of the team competition at this year’s Winter League were team TLC consisting of Ted O'Leary, Liam Kavanagh and Conor O'Neill making presentation is Gerry Cantwell, Club Road Racing Co-ordinator. bones and ligaments of the body.

Our sincere thanks to Anita for her sponsorship of this year's league once again.

A full list of the winners was: week 1 - Ber Burke week 2 - Michael Deegan week 3 - Cian Gogarty week 4 - Christine Fogarty week 5 - Aidan Power week 6 - Muriel Healy week 7 - Aaron Donnolly week 8 – Claire Kennedy week 9 – Deirdre Daly week 10 – Michael Moynihan week 11 – Michael Dunne week 12 – Eileen Heffernan week 13 – John Flynn and Lynn O’Riordan TLC HOLD ON TO WIN TEAM COMPETITION Having finished in 5th place in last year's league the same three team members this year made no mistake. Indeed, they were the leagues long time leaders in the Team Competition, “TLC” (Ted O’Leary, Liam Kavanagh and Conor O’Neill) held on to be the deserving overall winners in the competition on a total of 787 points.

In the end, they were pushed all the way by runners-up “MAC is Back” (Claire Walsh, Martina Walsh and Martina Walsh) who finished on 897 points. In third was “The Good, The Bad and the Ultra” (Paul Brunnock, Sue Genc and Sharon Higgins) on 1053 points.

The top 5 was: 1st TLC Ted O'Leary Liam Kavanagh Conor O'Neill 736 2nd MAC is Back Claire Walsh Martina Walsh Angeline Drennan 897 3rd The Good, The Bad and the Ultra Paul Brunnock Sue Genc Sharon Higgins 1,053 4th Buzz Box Yev Chizikov Diana Chizikova Michael Moynihan 1,076 5th Blood, Sweat & Beers Linda Bradfield Onra Power Michelle Finnegan 1,117 THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE LEAGUE As the successful 22nd annual West Waterford athletic club winter league draws to a close for another year we look back on the great work all or committee members and helpers did over the duration of the league. It's a huge commitment for all of these people to give up their Wednesday evening week after week basically for our enjoyment, making sure everything goes off smoothly and most importantly that we all get around the course safely.

This leads me to our first thank

yous and without doubt our biggest thanks must go to our stewards who are there each night in all types of weather to ensure our safety and they are to be commended for their loyalty and dedication to the club.

A special thanks this year must go to Karen Ryan who coordinated all the stewards for the duration of the league, Karen did this most important jog diligently each week making sure if someone was unable to come that there was another person organised to fill this slot.

Well done Karen on a great job.

To another most important crew, those on registrations a big thanks for all your help. Breda Cantwell, Shirley Flynn, Ann Dunford, Karen Ryan, and Sharon Duggan.

Thanks to Liam Crowe who looked after our timing for the duration of the league and also the many hours on computer duty working out times and handicaps and league tables etc. Thanks to Tom Leahy who looked after the weekly prizes on offer each week and of course to our Associate sponsors of these prizes, Anita Gleeson Chiropractor all these weekly prizes were a great bonus to all participating in the league again this year.

Our thanks go to Andrea Gaffney for her on-going work with posting results on the club web site each week. To Jamie Mills and John Mc Grath 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 and Sharon who gave invaluable help with the weekly notes. Finally a sincere thanks to our club administrator Ray Burke who has taken to the job like a duck to water and doing Trojan work behind the scene week in week

out.

We are very excited about the 23rd Annual Winter League which will start later in the year and work is going on already by the committee with some exciting new ideas on the table, we will keep you posted.

NEXT LEAGUE IS THE POPULAR MASON MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COLLIGAN LEAGUE The club’s next big local event is the four week Mason’s Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan running league for beginners and regular runners and all are welcome once they are over 16 years of age.

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 30th and continue for the next three Wednesday evenings April 6th,13th and 20th. Mass start each evening at 6.30 pm.

Champion and overall winner of this year’s long route Winter League Tony Ferncombe receives the cup from Road Racing Co-ordinator Gerry Cantwell.

WEST WATERFORD AC

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Silver for Thomas Houlihan and bronze for James Ledingham at Gloheath National Senior Indoors AT the brilliant Athlone indoor stadium last weekend the Glohealth national indoor championships were held with some top competition witnessed over the two days.

West Waterford's Thomas Houlihan was in super form on the Saturday when taking silver in the senior men's pole vault with a vault of 4.40 gold went to Ian Rodgers Clonliffe Harriers AC 4.60 and bronze to Shane Martin Ballymena and Antrim AC 4.30. James Ledingham ran a time of

1.57.23 in heat 3 of the 400 metres on Saturday finishing 2nd and qualify for Sunday’s final where a delighted James finally got his just rewards this aat the when he collected his very first 800 metre medal at the championships when taking bronze in a time of 1.54.01.

James had on many many occasions just missed out on a national senior 800 medal with numerous 4th placings to his credit but he put that to rest on Sunday finally to collect his national indoor medal and none more deserving.

Added to the occasion for James was the fact, that his 3

day old daughter Ava was there to witness the occasion.

Very well done James. Also on the Saturday youngster Sean Curran finished 4th in his heat to qualify for Sunday’s 1,500 metres final with a time 4.05.79 in the final on Sunday it was a slow tactical Race here Sean finished up 9th in a time of 4.14.96.

Another of our young Juniors Micheal Power was in action on Sunday in the straight 3,000 metres final and here again it was a great experience for Micheal to compete against the best seniors in the country he

acquitted himself very well running a time of 8.51.31 for 12th place.

All in all a good weekend for our athletes at the highest indoor level and a great learning experience for our younger athlete also.

The other main highlights form the championships were Marcus Lawler who set a stadium record over 200m, Lawlor catapulted around the boards in the in 20.96 on his 21st birthday, a day the young man will remember for some time and Ben Reynolds just missed the world indoor qualifying standard in the

Pictured is West Waterford's Thomas Houlihan who was in terrific form when taking silver in the senior men's pole vault with a vault of 4.40; gold was won by Ian Rodgers, Clonliffe Harriers AC 4.60 and bronze went to Shane Martin, Ballymena and Antrim AC 4.30 at the Glohealth National senior indoors in Athlone.

A bundle of joy for James Ledingham and his 3 day old daughter Ava who is wearing her father’s first ever indoor senior 800 metres medal at the Glohealth National Championship last Sunday in Athlone.

Pictured is Micheál Power during the final of the senior men's 3,000 metres at the Glohealth National indoors in Athlone last Sunday.

Pictured is Sean Curran who finished 2nd in his heat on Saturday and in a very a tactical 1,500 metres final on Sunday. Sean was a creditable 9th at the Glohealth National senior indoors championships in Athlone last weekend.

Committee Meeting THE senior club’s monthly meeting will take place Thursday, March 3rd at 8.00 p.m. in Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside.

gramme winning the 3,000m in 8:13.63 and then coming out less than an hour later to grit out the 1500m in 4:01.17.

There was double joy for Bandon’s Phil Healy over the 60m and 200m. The Bandon bullet recorded times of 7.47 and 23.75 respectively.

It was a tighter affair in the men’s 400m with Richard Morrissey (Crusaders) just holding off the fast finishing Andrew Mellon (North Down) - 47.51 to 47.59. Sean Breathnach (Galway City Harriers) has starred in the

shot put all indoor season with a goal of eclipsing Paul Quirke’s 18.07m set in 1991.

He achieved the feat today with a fine put of 18.16m.

Elsewhere in the field events, Andrew Heney won the men’s high jump with a best of 2.00m and Adam McMullen (Crusaders) confirmed his number one status in the long jump with 7.73m.

Sarah Buggy (St. Abban’s) took the women’s triple jump in with Ruth Larragy (Le Cheile) winning the pole vault with 2.85m

P e r s o n a l Tr a i n i n g • C l a s s e s • G y m

Paul Brunnock wins Ballina Ultra THE Ballina Co. Mayo 3 marathons in 2 days Marathon Challenge was held over last Saturday and Sunday and club members took part on Day 1. We had 4 athletes in action. Paul Brunnock ran 4.06, Eddie Doran 4.30, Mick Concannon 4.30 and Sue Genc 5.53 despite the fact that Sue signed up for the half but then decided why not give the full a go and this she did with flying colours.

After his 4.06 effort on Saturday Paul Brunnock was again in action on Sunday at 8 am in day two where he took part in the ultra event over 53k.

Paul ran his usual steady brilliantly paced race to take a deserving 1st place in an impressive 5.32.41.

Well done to Paul on a deserving victory.

60m hurdles by one hundredth of a second with a time of 7.73. Sarah Lavin (UCD) won the women’s 60m hurdles with 8.27 seconds.

Ciara Mageean led from the gun in the women’s 800m final and was never headed as she won in 2:03.76. Mark English stirred the crowd on Saturday with an impressive 1:48.15 in the heats and glided to victory in the final today in 1:51.57.

Kilkenny City Harriers’ Eoin Everard got pulses racing at the start of the pro-

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WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

The Árd Scoil junior team who will compete in the All-Ireland Schools cross country next Saturday.

West Wateford Athletic Club Juveniles

All roads lead to Sligo for GloHealth All-Ireland School Cross Country Championships SLIGO Racecourse will be the venue for the GloHealth All- Ireland Schools cross country championships.

Having qualified first at regional and then at Provincial level the cream of Irish school athletics will be on show in Sligo.

There will be eight races in all at Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior and West Waterford schools will contest all but one race, the exception being the Intermediate girls.

First in action will be Mary Kate Prendergast (Ard Scoil) in the minor girls followed by Oisin O Riordan (CBS) in the minor boys. Having finished 4th in the Munster’s Oisin will be targeting a top ten finish on Saturday. Having won both minor and junior boys team titles at Munster level the Friary boys will be challenging for medals in both races.

There is a great rivalry between the Friary and the CBS in the junior boys’ grade and the CBS will look to reverse the results of the Munsters where the Friary boys were ahead.

The Ard Scoil girls took the individual and team title at Munster level and if they all run as well as they did in Cork they school be in the shake-

James Cowler who will lead the Friary Minor Boys team at next Saturday's Al-Ireland Schools Cross Country. up for national medals.

In the Inter boys Niall Blackwell (Meanscoil) and Cian O’Riordan both finished in the top fifteen at Munster and will compete in one of the most competitive age groups on the day.

The Friary and the Ard Scoil girls will contest the team race in the senior girls along with Hannah de Paor (Meanscoil) and all will be looking to up their performance from the Munsters if they are to be in the final medal shake-up.

In the final race of the day Micheal Power (St.

Augustine’s) and Barry Keane (St. Declan’s) will fly the flag for West Waterford Schools.

All the schools will travel together on Friday with the bus leaving the Ard Scoil at 11 a.m. Then calling at the CBS and the final pick-up will be St. Augustine’s College.

Accommodation on Friday night will be in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Good luck to all those competing on Saturday.

TRACK AND FIELD TRAINING STARTS ON WED., MARCH 9th While our older athletes have been training away for the schools cross country our younger athletes have had a long break. It is now time to get back to training in preparation for the track and field season. We will start back on Wed., March 9th in St. Augustine’s at 6 pm and will continue right through the Easter break except for Good Friday. We look forward to seeing all out under 9 to 19 athletes back on the 9th. New members are always welcome.

The Track and Field Season will get underway on Easter Monday when St. Seanan’s will host an Open Sports followed by Ferrybank Open Sports on April 10th.

Champion-overall winner of the short route course of the Winter League Tony Hamilton receives the famed cup from Karen Ryan, West Waterford AC Assistant Secretary.

Sinead Moore who finisher 3rd overall on the long route of the Winter League receives her prize from Gerry Cantwell, Club Road Racing Co-ordinator.

Fastest man on the long route of the Winter League Gavin Whelan receives his prize from Gerry Cantwell at the Mystery Tour night held at the Old Still Bar, Clashmore.

Runner-up in Division 5 of the long route Joe Salmon receives his prize from Gerry Cantwell.

Onra Power runner up in Division 4 receives her prize from Gerry Cantwell Club Road Racing Co-ordinator

Gerry Cantwell presents Margaret Conway winner of Division 4 with her prize at the Mystery Tour night which was held at the Old Still Bar, Clashmore.

Ted O'Leary who finished 5th overall on the long route of the Winter League receives his prize from Gerry Cantwell.

Fourth overall on the long route Triona Shalloe receives her prize from Gerry Cantwell at the Mystery Tour night held at the Old Still Bar, Clashmore.

Runner-up on the long route of the Winter league Alice Fitzgerald receives her prize form Road Racing Co-ordinator Gerry Cantwell.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216.

Fax: 058-44343.

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Week Ending 28th February Cat 1 (0-8): 1st: Morrie Ferncombe (8) 30 pts. 2nd: Clive Cooney (7) 27 pts.

Cat 2 (9-14): 1st: Colm O’Callaghan (9) 30 pts b7.

2nd: Kieran Foley (14) 30 pts.

Cat 3 (15-18): 1st: Niall Colleran (17) 33 pts. 2nd: Paul Griffin (18) 32 pts b5.

Cat 4 (19+): 1st: Percy Walsh (19) 30 pts. 2nd: Peter Deady (21) 29 pts b7.

Cork Teachers Golf Society: 1st: Brendan Cremen, Donal Ó Murchú, Pat Greene 56.9. 2nd: Ted Vaughan, Albert Groarke, Frank Tobin 57.5.

FIXTURES Monday, 29th February – Sunday, 6th March: Round 3 Winter League – 16 holes Stableford.

Saturday, 5th March.

South East League Tee reserved 11 am to 1 pm.

CONCLUSION OF WINTER LEAGUE ROUND 2 Round 2 of the Winter League concluded on Sunday last. There was a great turnout again in this round and some great scores were recorded which sees a lot of movement in the league table.

Those who were happy after round 1 might not be so happy when they check the table and see that they have dropped places. On the other side there have been others than have jumped in the correct way. Ballyduff who were in 9th place after round 1 are now placed in 2nd place after a fantastic team score of 121 points. Coolcormack’s scoring consistency continues with a team score of 119 points putting them on top of the table. Great scores by Fr. Twomey’s, Clashmore, Old Boro, Mount Odell, Carrigaline, Silversprings and Grange have seen them all move places. Helvick who were in 6th place after round 1 took a bit of a nose dive to the bottom of the table. Let’s not panic yet, but it certainly makes it very interesting and it is still all to play for as there is very little separating the

teams at this stage.

Round 3 kicked off on Monday last and will continue until next Sunday, 6th March and will be played over 16 holes. Keep the hard work going and who knows what will happen in the next round.

Watch the league table after every round to see who the movers are.

As qualifying round results become available they will be updated and published on the evening of the concluding day of that round and you can check these on www.westwaterfordgolf.com.

COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE TABLE Coolcormack 237, Ballyduff 233, Carrigaline 229, Clashmore 229, Abbeyside 227, Killeagh 227, Fr. Twomeys 223, Old Boro 221, Touranore 220, Coolagh 220, Old Parish 216, Mount Odell 215, Silversprings 215, Grange 212, Kinsalebeg 212, Canty 212, An Ghaeltacht 209, Youghal 206, Glenbeg 206, Helvick 204.

MARGARET ROCHFORD/TOM FITZGIBBON MEMORIAL There was a great turnout on Tuesday, 23rd February in West Waterford for the Annual Margaret Rochford/Tom Fitzgibbon Memorial Golf Outing. This was the 25th year of the event and you could not have asked for a better day. No umbrellas were needed. The overall winner was West Waterford’s own Tommy Butler. Great praise to Ray and Ann Rochford for organising this event every year which is for a very worthy cause and which is evident by the many friends and supporters who participate in it.

SOUTH EAST LEAGUE The South East League kicks off next Saturday in West Waterford with the tee reserved from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BOOK YOUR TEE TIMES EARLY!!

Due to a busy schedule in West Waterford next Saturday, we urge all players to book your tee times early.

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026.

Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org WITH the improvement in the weather there was an improvement in everyone's game too. The course had dried out substantially so that we were all able to play some

much needed golf. The week was a good one and the scores that were put in should bring a smile to the faces of the leagues captains and the teams as a whole.

SUNSHINE CLASSIC MARCH 17th TO MARCH 27th Not long now to our annual fundraising Sunshine Classic which proves very popular with golfers from far and wide. It is commencing on St. Patrick’s Day and continues through both the following weekends. Along with the 7 overall best scores, the best team from each of the 11 days will qualify for the final.

So whether it’s the Sunshine holiday, the cuppa in the horse box or just a game of golf in friendly surroundings you desire, we can guarantee a hearty West Waterford welcome to one and all. Mark it in your diary.

SUPER SUNSHINE RAFFLE Tickets are selling fast for our Sunshine Raffle with a first prize of a 5 night holiday in the Algarve for 2 plus €200 flight voucher. Second prize is an overnight stay for 2 plus dinner and B&B for 2 people in any of the Flynn Group Hotels. You could also win Dinner for 2 at the Cliff House Hotel, The Tannery Restaurant, and West Waterford GC Restaurant. As this is a major fundraising venture for our club we earnestly request all members to purchase at least one book of tickets and where possible to sell a few books.

Contact Gillian at the office or

committee members for further information.

TWENTY YEARS A GROWING – 2003 The year 2003 saw Dr. Terry O’Callaghan take over the Captaincy and John Murphy was President. Lady Captain for the year was Phil Byrne.

Youghal overcame Dungarvan in a closely fought contest to become the Winter League winners.

The Waterford Crystal sponsored Junior Scratch Cup was won

by Joe Murphy from Glengarrif.

The club celebrated its 10th birthday by hosting a Charity Classic with all proceeds going to West Waterford Hospice.

Captain Terry presented his prize to Michael Landers while brother Pat made it a family double in winning the President’s prize. Seamus Power playing off scratch took the gross prize.

Michael O’Dwyer scored his first hole in one when he aced the 13th hole during Open Week.

At the official launch of the new full colour score cards kindly sponsored by Quinn Air Ltd, European tour pro Brian Davis together with his team colleague Ben Barnham played an exhibition match at West Waterford.

The up and coming star Seamus Power played a key

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Pictured above are Ann and Ray Rochford with friends and supporters of the Annual Margaret Rochford/Tom Fitzgibbon Memorial which was held recently in West Waterford Golf Club. part for the Friary College golf team in their defence of their Irish Schools Championship.

Seamus was also an outstanding member of the Munster Boys team who retained the Boys Interprovincial Championship. His performance saw him selected to represent Ireland in the Home International in Wales.

OUR WEBSITE Just a reminder that the full list of Winter League teams

Ann and Ray Rochford presenting Tommy Butler (centre), winner of the Annual Margaret Rochford/Tom Fitzgibbon Memorial Trophy, held recently in West Waterford Golf Club.

The competition continues to heat up and with the course offering up some birdie chances for people it is making for an exciting finish to the League.

Despite the good weather this week, Friday brought with it a shocking amount of rain which did not deter some extremely dedicated players!!

12-HOLE STABLEFORD COMPETITION RESULTS: Sponsored by Tallow Area Credit Union: 1st Dean Whelan (10) 32 pts; 2nd Dermot O'Leary (28) 31 pts; 3rd Mike Keane (16)

30 pts.

The 5th round of the Tallow Area Credit Union Spring League continues Monday, 29th-Sunday, 6th.

LISMORE LADIES The Lady Captain JoJo Tobin once again makes good use of the fine weather and had everyone trying to catch up to her with a magnificent 23 pts and while she had a 2 pt deduction for last weeks win which brings her to 21 pts, this wasn't enough for Mag Morrissey or Joan Cahillane to overtake her, both had an equally impressive 21 pts each, with only the back 6 separating them into

2nd and 3rd place respectivley.

With Team F opening up a small bit of a lead there a still a few more weeks to catch them and there are only 6 pts between Team B in 2nd place and Team A in 5th Place, so definitely still all to play for and don't forget Ladies that by just going out and playing each week you gain a valuable point for your team and they all count!

Teams placings after 2 rounds, are as follows: Team F: Patricia Bolger McCarthy - 116 pts Team B: Fiona Howard - 107 pts

and the first round results are now posted on the club website www.westwaterfordgolf.com As qualifying round results become available they will be updated and published on the evening of the concluding day of that round.

Please note that when checking the ‘find your team’ link you should enter your last name followed by a space and first name. Your team listing in order of handicap can be accessed by clicking on the magnifier to the left of your name. Billy O’Sullivan continues to do a professional job on the site and is always available to update as required. I would recommend that you visit the site and see for yourself what’s happening at West Waterford.

RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH We are delighted to report that Sunday Lunch at West Waterford has been a great success to date and wish to thank you all for your continued support. If you haven’t done so already why not come along and relax in the warmth of our bar and restaurant. Sunday lunch is available between 12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

CONFIRMATION AND COMMUNION MENU AVAILABLE Do you have a Confirmation or First Communion in 2016? If you do then our first communion and confirmation menus are now available. Give us a call on 058 43216 or call into the bar or office at West Waterford to get a copy. We look forward to serving you.

CONDOLENCES Sincere condolences to

the Murphy family, Glenmore, on the recent passing of Paddy and Billy.

Contact details Telephone: 058 43216. Fax: 058 44343.

LADIES NOTES Winter League: The second round of the winter league has now been completed and the leaderboard is as follows: 1. Team 1 - New Hampshire Cpt.Joan Nugent 166 pts 2. Team 2 - Connecticut Cpt. Reena McDonnell 154 pts 3. Team 7 - New York Cpt. Rena Landers 145 pts 4. Team 4 - Maine Cpt. Una Mulligan 143 pts 5. Team 5 -Vermount Cpt. Ann Rochford 133 pts Team 6. - Rhode Island Cpt. Eileen Harty 133 pts 7.

Team 3 Massachussetts Cpt. Jean O'Donovan 125 pts 8. Team 8 - New Jersey Cpt. Mary Fahey 72 pts Winner of the second round: Reena McDonnell (36) 22 pts The third round has now commenced, this is a 13 hole single round, and runs until 13th March.

9 hole March is sponsored

by Joan Ronayne - 2 cards to count.

West Waterford Golf Club Sunshine Holiday Raffle: Tickets are now on sale for our Sunshine Raffle with a first prize of a 5 nights holiday in the Algarve for 2 plus €200 flight voucher.

Tickets €5 Each/3 for €10.

Date for your diary: Sunshine Classic (17th - 27th March) contact 058 43216 or 087 8146888 for further details.

Team C: Joan Cahillane - 107

FIXTURES Spring League 3rd Round Sunday, 27th February to Saturday, 5th March – 9 Holes S/Ford – reentry 4th Round Sunday, 6th March to Saturday, 12th March – 12 Holes S/Ford – re-entry Easter Prizes will run from Sun 13th March to Tuesday 22nd March – 9 Holes S/Ford aggregate of 2 best cards – re-entry allowed.

FEES It's that time of year again, all fees now due please.

Prompt payment would be much appreciated.

pts Team D: Daphne Power - 102 pts Team A: Amanda Power - 101 pts Team G: Patricia Lonergan 87 pts Team E: Betty Joyce - 84 pts.

RESULTS 21st FEB. - 27th FEB 9 HOLES S/FORD RE-ENTRY 1st JoJo Tobin (20) (23 – 2) = 21 Points; 2nd Mag Morrissey (24) 21 Points Back 6; 3rd Joan Cahillane(15) 21 Points January 9-Hole Ongoing 1st JoJo Tobin (20) 17 Points

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GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Friday, 26th February: 18 Holes Stableford. 1st: Peter Kirwan (6) 43 pts. 2nd: Tommy Long (12) 42 pts. Gross: Micheal White (3) 37 pts.

Saturday 27th/Sunday, 28th February: 18 Holes Stableford, WL 7. 1st: Jerome Maye (17) 43 pts.

Cat 0-8: Pat Power (6) 41 pts.

Cat 9-13: Jimmy O’Dwyer (9) 42 pts.

Cat 14-17: John Burns (17) 41 pts.

Cat 18+: David J. Veale (23) 41 pts.

FIXTURES Monday to Sunday: Round 8 Premier Butchers at Dawn Meats Winter League.

Tuesday, 1st March: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents.

Friday, 4th March: Open 18 Holes Stableford.

Saturday 5th/Sunday, 6th March: WL R 6.

OUR ASSETS When advertising for members or customers for green fees it is wise to let people know what your best assets are. Here in the Gold Coast we pride ourselves on the wonderful greens which we play on all the year round.

Members and visitors constantly comment on how good the greens are. Our course (which is playable all the year round) is getting better all the time and with the great variety of holes, some tree lined, some with bunkers strategically placed and six holes with the sea in play, it has the character to motivate golfers of all levels.

Added to this is the unrivalled scenic views and altogether it is one of the best packages on offer in the South-East.

Another thing we pride ourselves on in the Gold Coast is the friendliness of our members, we are lucky to have such a strong members club operating here and everyone is made to feel welcome. We also pride ourselves on giving exceptional value, both in membership and green fees and we offer really special rates to people wishing to join both our golf and leisure centres.

It is not necessary for us to advertise the food available in the Gold Coast Golf Hotel as, at this stage, everyone is aware of the famous carvery served seven days a week. Here in the Gold Coast we believe in having a very attractive long term rate with no surprises for our members. At €500 top rate it is the best value in town and that is for a golf course that is open virtually all the year round. We also have a very attractive rate for Ladies which is €350 per annum and a couple’s rate is €700. GUI and ILGU levies are not included. Please phone 058 44055 for more details. In addition to the above we will give further concessions if a person wishes to join the Leisure Centre as well.

PREMIER BUTCHERS DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE Round Seven is now completed and the team scores are as follows: Dunhill: 2,399 Dungarvan: 2,300 Ballinacourty: 2,293 Deise: 2,285 Copper Coast: 2,282 Abbeyside: 2,234 Nire/Touraneena: 1,929 With only the final round to play there is no certainty as to which teams will qualify for the semi-finals and quarter-finals.

Dunhill looks to be in an unattainable spot at the top and will qualify for the semi-finals. After that any of the teams from

Dungarvan, Ballinacourty, Deise, Copper Coast, and Abbeyside could end up in the semis or quarters. Three teams go directly to semi-finals and fourth and fifth play off in the quarter-final.

PREMIER BUTCHERS DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE INDIVIDUAL SCORING Willie Flavin holds a slender lead at the moment from a group of players all within striking distance. Willie’s total is 277. Ger bagge is on 275, Brian O’Connor 274, John White 273, Johnny Burns 272, Micheal White 270, Colin Glaswell 268, Kieran Cullinan 268 and Tommy Long 266.

NEW DEISE GOLF LEAGUE Saturday, 5th March at Gold Coast: Tramore v Faithlegg at 11.00 a.m. and Waterford Castle v Gold Coast at 11.40 a.m.

Brian O’Connor will be in charge of the Purcell selection and John White and Martin Murray will look after the Bruen selection. Any player interested in playing in this league should give this name to Brian, John or Martin.

CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN Our rearranged Captain’s Drive-In will now take place on Sunday, 17th April at 10.00 a.m.

Following the drive in a rumble and a singles competition will take place. Entries on the Sunday morning only.

MEMBERSHIP FEES All players should now have received their annual subscription leaflet and we would ask that you pay as soon as possible. Last year we reduced our top rate by €100 and corresponding decreases in other rates and we have maintained these rates for 2016 at the same level as last year, the only increase is to the GUI levy which the Union decided to impose on all members. In the Gold Coast we prefer to give continuous benefits to our members by keeping our membership rates as low as possible and hopefully we will maintain these rates well into the future. If you would like to join the Gold Coast, why not give Bob or Mark a call on 058 44055.

INSURANCE Should golfers have insurance? Over the past few years a number of court cases have dealt with players getting hit with golf balls and in some cases made awards against the player who hit the ball. Also golf clubs are expensive and it is no harm to have them covered. Here in the Gold Coast we operate a policy on behalf of Aon Golfcare which is specifically designed with the golfer in mind. A full list of the benefits is on display in the kiosk. The cost to the golfer is €25 and the policy runs from the 1st April. Talk to Bob or Mark if you are interested.

WINTER SPECIALS AT GOLD COAST Monday to Thursday: Golf €15 or Golf & Carvery €20 Friday: Golf €15 or Golf, Competition and Carvery €25 Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20 or Golf & Carvery €25.

LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition.

Moorings 13 Hole Winter League.

Kirwan Chemist 13 Hole 2 card Competition.

13 Hole Easter Egg Competition: Our annual Easter Egg competition takes place on Sunday, 13th March and will be a team event, as this is always a very enjoyable day a draw sheet will be posted in kiosk names of

those wishing to take part. Tee times and details to follow....

Presentation of prizes to follow plus weekly prize winners of winter league.

Big changes in Moorings Bar and Restaurant Winter League: Following Round 9 Team B have now overtaken Team C and lead by 3 points going into the final round this week. It is unbelievably close and even Team D, who a worse score to drop, could still manage to win this league. Team A probably have a little too much to make up at this stage. The following are the team scores: Team B: Mary Kiely’s Team: 1,010 Team C: Helena Fitzgerald’s Team: 1,007 Team D: Rosemary Murphy’s Team: 983 Team A: Esther McGuckian’s Team: 870 Round 10 which is the final round of this competition runs from Monday, 29th Feb. to Sunday, 6th March, each team’s 2 worst rounds will be eliminated, with all to play for in round 10. All teams now have a chance of making up any losses incurred, so team members are encouraged to support their respective teams. To facilitate the playing of the league, a slot has been reserved every Mon, from 11.0011.30 a.m., please use timesheet to book your slot!!

Coastal Alliance: Our outing of the Alliance to Faithlegg GC on Thursday, 25th Feb. was very enjoyable for all as the weather was perfect and course conditions excellent over 14 holes, many thanks to Claire and her team for organising the event.

Again, as usual our ladies featured with our Captain Eilo Fitzgerald winning front 7, Cat. B - Breda Conway and Cat. C Noirin Darcy, well done to all. Our next outing will be the Captain’s Day in Dunmore East GC on Thursday, 31st March and Martina has assured us it will be a wonderful day with full facilities in their brand new club house!!

Committee Meeting: Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, 4th March at 8 p.m. sharp in the Bunker Bar. Captains Drive-In: The date for the Captain’s Drive-In has now been announced and will take place on Sunday, 17th April after which a 3 person team event will take place. We are hoping for a large turnout for this event as we support our Captains to launch us into another year of golf!!

Rules Night: Due to the many changes that have been implemented in the new CONGU handbook, a rules night will take place in Carrick-on-Suir GC on Wed., 9th March at 7.30 p.m.

John Fennessy and Barry Lynch will host on the night to answer all your questions and simplify the many different rulings, this is always a very informative and enjoyable night. New and not so new members are encouraged to attend where possible to keep yourself informed of the changes which are vitally important especially when playing ILGU competitions!!

New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we are in the process of combining a very attractive and generous package for new members to include free golf lessons and the use of clubs. Names are now being taken, for details contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk (05844055).

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

ANOTHER crazy week at the club. The course was returning to a decent condition until the Friday rains hit. But undeterred our members are returning in force as hopefully the weather will continue to improve. Our Gents Spring League, kindly sponsored by our Club Professional David Hayes has commenced and players are urged to play often and do your bit for the team.

Our Golfer of the week award goes to Patricia Flanagan. Our ladies headed for Faithlegg last week and Patricia returned home with first prize. Obviously in good form, Patricia won again on Tuesday. Well done also to June Hayes who featured in Faithlegg. The Coastal Alliance heads for Dunmore East on Thursday, 31st March for the Captain’s Day. Some good news at the club with Eoin O’Grady and his wife Joy announcing they are expecting their first nipper during the summer. We wish them well. And it was great to see Sean English returning to the course after overcoming the surgeon’s knife.

It was almost a “Kodac” moment when out two local gardai (one retired) linked hands to retrieve a ball from the lake on 18. Despite calls of “let go” the much younger Guard held on. Turns out it was the much younger Guard’s ball. Pity.

SPRING LEAGUE after week one Sponsored by David Hayes PGA Professional TEAM WK 1 Rory McElroy 4 Jordan Spieth 8 Jason Day 1 Henrick Stenson 5 Rickie Fowler 2.5 Adam Scott 2.5 Shane Lowry 6 CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN We look forward to our Captain’s Drive-In on St. Patrick’s day. Names can be entered on the timesheet in the foyer for the draw.

LADIES GET INTO GOLF In conjunction with the Confederation of Golf in Ireland, Dungarvan Golf Club are hosting an 8 week introductory programme to encourage more ladies to take up this wonderful game.

The programme will include tuition from PGA Professional David Hayes as well as on course and social activities with club members.

Equipment will be provided

with follow on membership offers so spread the word to your friends, family and work colleagues. It is an ideal opportunity to take your first steps into Golf in a fun and friendly environment.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. It can be a challenge but as Bob Hope said, “I would give up playing only I own too many sweaters”. New members can avail of an Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes.

Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further information or assistance.

MUSICAL EVENING On Saturday, 12th March we are hosting a Musical Evening at the club. With something to suit all musical tastes, it will feature young musicians of the future with acclaimed Tenor Frank Ryan as special guest. With Tom Mulcahy as MC, the concert is directed by Mairead Cullinane. Admission is €5 with doors closing at 7.30.

SOUTH EAST LEAGUE As we set about defending our title, the fixtures for the South East League have been released. We head to Youghal on Sunday, 13th March, followed by a match at home against West Waterford on Sunday, 20th March. The following week we head to Castlemartyr. The Purcell and Bruen managers will be posting the teams in the near future.

LADIES RESULTS Tues. 23rd 11 Holes Singles Winner: Patricia Flanagan (21) 24 pts, 2nd

Breda McCarthy (6) 23 pts, 3rd Betty O’Brien (13) 22 pts.

Sat. 27th 16 Holes Singles Winner: Mai O’Brien (18) 26 pts, 2nd Betty O’Brien 26 pts.

GENTS RESULTS Mon. 22nd Open Seniors Winner: Michael Laide (14) Mahon 39 pts.

Wed./Thurs.

24th/25th Spring League Open Singles Winner: James Power (25) 38 pts, 2nd Mossie Walsh (8) 38 pts, 3rd Pat Morrissey (13) 36 pts, 4th Michael Morrison (14) East Cork 36 pts.

Sat. 27th Spring League Singles Winner: Martin Lynch (13) 36 pts, 2nd John Clancy (19) 35 pts.

Sun. 28th Spring League Singles Winner: Daniel Raher (6) 35 pts, 2nd Alan Thomas (+1) 34 pts, 3rd Donal Williams (5) 34 pts, 4th John G. Moloney (9) 33 pts.

FIXTURES Tues. 1st Ladies 11Holes Singles S/F Thurs. 3rd Open Gents 16 Holes Singles S/F Fri. 4th Gents/Ladies 16 Holes Singles S/F. Sat. 5th Gents/Ladies 16 Holes Singles S/F + Ladies Home Alliance.

Sun. 6th Gents 16 Holes Singles S/F. Mon 7th Open Gents /Ladies Seniors (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F. Tues. 8th Mar Ladies 11 Holes Singles S/F. YOUNGONES Results 24th Winner: Kate McNamara (30) 17 pts, 2nd Marianne Mulcahy (32) 16 pts.

Next Outing is Wed., 2nd March at 12.20 p.m. on Front 9.

SIXTY.COM Again we had a great turnout last Wednesday, so much so that Pat has put a stop to the scones. I’m sure he will buy you a coffee if you fancy joining the gang in the bar apres golf for a chat. The “away” trip this year heads for Killarney from the 24th to the 26th of April. You will be enjoying Killarney golf club on both days so give your name to Pat as soon as possible as there will be a demand for places.

Results 24th Winner: Pat Power (21) 22pts, Best Gent Denis O’Brien (20) 19pts, Best Lady Mary Ann Coffey.

Next Outing Wed. 2nd with draw for partners at 2 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP FEES We thank members for making annual subscription payments. For convenience please note outstanding balances can be paid over the phone by debit and credit card.

Also Club bank account details can be provided on request to members who prefer bank transfer.

Thank you for your continued support.

SOCIAL BRIDGE Are you interested in playing bridge in the clubhouse on Friday mornings 11 a.m – 1 p.m? All Levels welcome.

No Partner required for more details please contact Brenda Cummins on 086 6059032.

PROGRESSIVE 45 Results 25th Feb.– Winners: Tom Aherne & Maurice Tobin; Tom Curran & Pat Harty; John Considine & Billy Queally; Derry Cotter Billy Connery; M. Radley & Bernie Hayes. Lucky Table: Paddy Boland & Marie Ann. Last 5: Tom Daly & Pat Power. Progressive 45 Every Thursday. – All Welcome.

JUNIOR NEWS Tuition for our juniors, Prejuniors and beginners continues next Saturday, 5th March at 3 p.m. under the watchful eye of club professional and Waterford County Coach David Hayes. In the event of poor weather the lessons will continue indoors so come along and bring a friend. It’s only €2 per nipper to learn the gift of golf. Thanks to James for his invaluable assistance.

We welcome Jack Power to our junior membership.

Jack has enjoyed the junior tuition so much that he has taken the plunge and joined the club. We wish Jack many years of golfing happiness.

Our elite squad have commenced their Spring training at Tinhalla driving range in preparation for the season.

We depart the club at 7 p.m. sharp. Adults are welcome to attend as we are always looking for drivers. You might learn something.

The final touches are being applied to our junior fixture list and we hope to have several tournaments over the Mid-term and Easter Holidays if the weather ever improves. As is tradition we are also hosting an Adult/Junior Scramble over the Easter period.

Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to Club Professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net.

PRO SHOP NEWS Club Professional David Hayes is currently receiving the new arrivals for the 2016 season. New arrivals this week include Mizuno and Cobra, Wilson, Callaway and Ping.. Most of the major manufacturers have new products and David will have them in stock. David also offers free custom fitting and professional advice so if you are thinking of some new equipment, give David a shout and he will aim you in the right direction.

Currently David is offering some Winter Offers with 50% reductions on many items. All items including any special offers can be found on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com.

You can also join our mailing list by dropping us a line at golfpro@eircom.net or phone at 058-44707.

Club Handbook for Junior Golf Workshops THE Confederation of Golf in Ireland will host a number of workshops throughout April 2016 which will focus on the different areas featured in the Club Handbook for Junior Golf. The Club Handbook was developed as a joint project by the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU), the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) and the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) to provide advice to Golf Clubs in the area

of junior golf.

Each workshop will be limited to 30 people max, with places reserved on a first come first served basis, at a fee of €20 per person to be paid by bank transfer. All of those who attend the course will also receive a copy of the Club Handbook for Junior Golf. Please read the event description carefully before purchasing a ticket. ferred venue.

DATES & VENUES Tues., 5th April – Newlands .

Tues., 12th April – Mallow.

Wed., 13th April – Newlands.

Tues., 19th April – Athlone.

Wed., 20th April – Malone.

The guide also offers access to a variety of templates and checklists to assist in the implementation of Junior Club programmes.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

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Allianz National Football League Division 4 Round 3

Footballers finish strongly to earn first League win Waterford …………… 3-15; Carlow ………………. 0-15.

THE County’s footballers rid themselves of their previous two outings’ Achilles heel of not finishing out a game when they outscored Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park last Sunday in the final ten minutes by 1-4 to 0-0 to deservingly earn their first brace of Allianz National League points. At times during this very entertaining encounter, and especially in the first half, the home team looked the livelier outfit but their inaccuracy in front of the posts, they kicked twelve wides in total, cost them dearly in the end.

In contrast, Tom McClinchey’s men started well, they led by 1-3 to 0-1 after just seven minutes and as already stated finished well with their ability to raise green flags eventually seeing off the stubborn home challenge. Waterford can be well pleased with the outcome here as they won away from home and in the process registered a very impressive final scoring tally of 3-15.

The introduction this year of Conor Prunty, Brian Looby, Donie Breathnach, Gavin Crotty and Shaun Corcoran has benefitted the Waterford set-up with a combination of tight marking, high fielding, speed and scoring ability and along with the regulars all concerned both on and off the field deserve their first league points after the work they have put in over the past few months.

After losing their first two games, the Deise standard bearers redoubled their efforts rather than consign themselves to a poor league campaign and two very useful challenge games against Clare and Limerick prepared

themselves perfectly for last Sunday’s outing. Doctor Cullen Park was in perfect condition for this Round 3 game while the grounds itself, in this the second smallest county in Ireland, begs the question why haven’t we ourselves developed such a facility over the years?

Carlow had to field without their listed key player Brendan Murphy, Rathvilly due to illness, while Waterford had a clean bill of health as the team begins to have a settled look about it.

Referee Niall McKenna was brought all the way down from Monaghan for this game and, in truth, he didn’t do us any harm over the seventy seven minutes of playing time.

McClinchey’s troops enjoyed a perfect start to proceedings with Joey Veale raising the first flag after just 57 seconds and despite a failed Carlow goal attempt and a pointed free by Kilbride’s Darragh Foley in the 4th minute, it was the visitors, who were never headed thereafter, who raced into a 0-5 lead with Ballinacourty’s Patrick Hurney central to this scoring burst. Hurney pointed a 6th minute free, he pointed from play after Paul Whyte capitalised on a poor kick-out and in an all Dunabbey move, Gavin Crotty placed the man of the match for the first of his two goals with just seven minutes on the clock.

An unsettled home side were brought into the game, courtesy of two mistakes by the winning team with wing back Gary Kelly and corner forward J. J. Smith leaving just a kick of the size 5 between the teams at 1-3 to 0-3 with ten minutes on the clock. Donie Breathnach,

whose running with the ball throughout was a constant nuisance to the home defence, pointed from play but another brace of Déise mistakes, the concession of an unwarranted ‘45’ and the concession of a soft free in defence kept Carlow in touch with 19 minutes on the clock on a scoreline of 1-4 to 0-5.

Indeed, the homesters dominated the rest of the first half in general play as they looked the livelier outfit with loose players around the field and they were more assured in their team play throughout this period than Waterford.

However, they couldn’t put the ball between the posts and a tally of seven first half wides came back to haunt them at the final whistle.

Team captain Tommy Prendergast availed of a second poor kick-out by Carlow to put his Kilrossanty clubmate Joey Veale in on goal in the 30th minute but, under duress, his effort just went wide of the posts. The Red and Greens were on level terms by the 33rd minute on foot of a John Murphy point and another one resulting from a fifth Deise score conceding mistake when J. J. Smith placed Alan Kelly for his first white flag.

Impressive team play by Waterford resulted in a fine left leggd point by wing back Brian Looby on the call of normal team with a Carlow point effort coming back off the upright to leave their visitors slightly in front at the short whistle on a score of 1-5 to 0-7. Despite their early flurry of scores, the winners were fortunate to hold this lead as they didn’t work the scoreboard for all of 24 minutes from the 11th to the 35th but it is to their eternal credit that they bounced back

in the second half to win this moiety by 2-10 to 0-8. Carlow had six first half scorers to four for the winners.

In creating goal chances, Waterford were by far the better side in this respect and just on the restart, Donie Breathnach placed midfielder Conor Prunty for another Waterford one before Brian Murphy levelled the game for the second and final time in the 38th minute. The difference in the scoring capabilities between the teams was emphasised in a Déise purple patch between the 39th and the 46th minute as the winners registered 1-3 while at the tail end of one of the best moves of the game, Carlow kicked yet another bad wide.

Patrick Hurney and Shaun Corcoran kicked right and left legged pointed free respectively, in another all Dunabbey move, a pin point pass by Gavin Crotty saw Hurney fist the ball into the Carlow net and Paul Whyte followed up with a score from play to leave his side 2-8 to 0-8 in front. Scoring bursts such as this one and at the start and the finish of the game nailed the two league points for Waterford here while the home team couldn’t penetrate the Déise defence for a badly needed green flag.

With 46 minutes played, the finish line was still a distance away but the anticipated Carlow comeback wasn’t completed fully.

Indeed, Waterford won the remainder of the game by 1-7 to 0-7 which is a credit to their match stamina and their determination to take the two league points away from the venue. Alan Kelly scored his second point for Turlough O’Brien’s men and Ray Kelly and Brian Looby combined to

Waterford Footballers who beat Carlow in their Div. 4 National Football League match in Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow.

send Conor Prunty in for a similar score. Points by Darragh Foley (f) and Brian Murphy from an Alan Kelly pass reduced the scoring deficit to 2-9 to 0-11 by the 52nd minute while their scoring sequence was interrupted by a Tommy Prendergast point after good work by Conor Prunty and Gavin Crotty.

Credit Carlow, they brought the scoring difference down to 0-2 by the 62nd minute and for the first time, the local support smelled a home victory. Subs Derek Hayden and Paul Broderick (‘45’) pointed immediately on their introduction while Darragh Foley kicked over his third free and wing forward Ed Finnegan also contributed. However, Waterford didn’t fold, in fact, they met this late challenge head on and scores by Paul Whyte 0-2 (1f) restored their advantage to 2-12 to 0-15 by the 64th minute and Carlow were not to score again.

Carlow’s failing of kicking wides continued with two more in the 67th minute while play was interrupted for a while nearing the end of normal time which did Waterford no harm at all. Referee Niall McKenna waved on play following a high tackle on brave play by Maurice O’Gorman but the linesman intervened and following consultation and the eventual identification of one of Carlow’s best players, Daniel St. Ledger as the perpetrator of the foul, he received a second yellow card and five minutes of added time were announced.

Waterford availed of the gap in the Carlow defence to finish off the game in style with points by the Ballinacourty duo of Patrick Hurney and sub Michael

O’Halloran in the 71st minute.

Both combined to send Donie Breathnach in for a third Deise goal and the same player finished off the scoring with a white flag in the 75th minute.

The scoreline may have been a bit flaithiuil to the winners but they can’t be begrudged the win which is a credit to them after their start to the league.

Stephen Enright was soundness personified in goal while the pick of the backline were Tadhg O hUallachain, Stephen Prendergast and Brian Looby with Maurice O’Gorman, Ray Kelly and James McGrath also showing up well at times.

Conor Prunty enjoyed his best game of the league to date after two already good performances and he was well supported in the middle of the field by team captain Tommy Prendergast. Sub Michael Curry also did very valuable work around the middle when introduced midway through the second half.

Patrick Hurney was the key scorer up front with a tally of 2-4 to his credit while the running of Donie Breathnach and Gavin Crotty was a constant thorn in the Carlow defence. The Kilrossanty pairing of Paul Whyte and Joey Veale contributed valuable scores at either end of the game while Shaun Corcoran emphasised the value of a left legged free taker to the side.

Carlow left the field wondering how they lost this game by three goals when trailing by just 0-2 with 64 minutes played. Yet, their tally of wides and their inability to breach the Waterford defence for a green flag ensured their second defeat to date in this very competitive league.

Waterford’s Top Three: Patrick Hurney, Conor Prunty, Donie Breathnach.

Carlow’s Top Three: Daniel St. Ledger, Chris Blake, Alan Kelly.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Patrick Hurney.

Number of Scorers: Waterford 9. Carlow 9.

Scores from Play: Waterford 3-11. Carlow 0-10.

Frees For: Waterford 22.

Carlow 25.

Wides: Waterford 7. Carlow 12.

Score of the Match: Waterford’s 48th minute point engineered by Ray O Ceallaigh and Brian Looby and executed by Conor Prunty.

Scorers – Waterford: Patrick Hurney 2-4 (0-2f), Donie Breathnach 1-2, Paul Whyte 0-3 (1f), Joey Veale, Brian Looby, Shaun Corcoran (f), Tommy Prendergast, Conor Prunty and Michael O Halloran 0-1 each.

Carlow: Brian Murphy 0-3 (1f), Darragh Foley 0-3f, Alan Kelly 0-2, J. J. Smith 0-2 (1’45’), Gary Kelly, Chris Blake, Derek Hayden, Ed Finnegan and Paul Broderick (‘45’) 0-1 each.

Waterford: Stephen Enright; Tadhg O hUallachain, Maurice O’Gorman, James McGrath; Brian Looby, Stephen Prendergast, Ray O Ceallaigh; Tommy Prendergast, Conor Prunty; Gavin Crotty, Donie Breathnach, Patrick Hurney; Shaun Corcoran, Joey Veale, Paul Whyte. Subs: Michael O’Halloran for Shaun Corcoran (46), J. J. Hutchinson for Joey Veale (49), Michael Curry for Ray O Ceallaigh (53), Craig Guiry for Gavin Crotty (64), Liam Lawlor for Paul Whyte (74).

Carlow: Robbie Molloy; Barry, John Molloy, Daniel St. Ledger, Kieran Nolan; Gary Kelly, John Murphy, Benny Cavanagh; Sean Gannon, Darragh Foley; Ed Finnegan, Hughie Gahan, Alan Kelly; Brian Murphy, Chris Blake, J. J. Smith. Subs: Derek Hayden for John Murphy and Darragh O’Brien for J. J. Smith (both 53), Paul Broderick for Brian Murphy (61).

Referee: Niall McKenna (Monaghan).

[Sean Byrne//Deies Sport]

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Waterford Senior Footballers 1966. Back row left to right: Liam Gardiner (perhaps some reader knows what club he played for), Tommy Joe Harty (An Rinn), Mick Connolly (Nire), Monty Guiry (Kill), Tom Riordan (Kilrossanty), Tom Flynn (Kilrossanty), Wally O’Connor (John Mitchells), Ger Mooney (Kill), Eddie Mooney (Ardmore), Pa Walsh (Kilrossanty). Front row left to right: Par Clancy (Stradbally), Tom Walsh (Kilrossanty), John Joe Carlton (Ardmore), Paddy Carlton (Ardmore), John Martin (Gaultier), Paddy Crotty (Rathgormack), Jim Rooney (Ardmore), Noel Walsh (Kilrossanty), Tommy Kirwan (John Mitchells), William Connolly (Rathgormack), John Kerins (Bonmahon). The referee was Jimmy Hatton from Wicklow who officiated at the 1964, 1966 All-Ireland football finals and also the 1963, 66 and 1970 All-Ireland hurling finals. The fact that he officiated at both All-Ireland senior finals in 1966 was a truly unique honour.

50th Anniversary of first Waterford football team in Croke Park WATERFORD GAA in conjuction with Club Déise (Waterford Supporters Club) will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first Waterford Football team to play in Croke Park (Waterford v Dublin). The game was played on 6th March, 1966 so exactly 50 years to the day, a function (meal/music) will be held in Crotty’s Bar, Leamybrien, on Sunday, 6th March 2016 at 6.30 p.m.

A presentation will be made to the players at 8 p.m.

(Open invitation to all at 8 p.m.) and we are glad to report that all of the 21 members that were on the panel in 1966 are hale and hearty which in itself is historical and will be attending the function.

Sean Murphy (selector of the 1966 team) will be in attendance and Aogán Ó Fearghaíl (GAA President) and Mick O'Dwyer (Kerry) will be guests at the function.

FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER – Saturday, February 19th FIRST EVER CROKE PARK APPEARANCE FOR FOOTBALLERS Sunday next is a red-letter day for Déise football. The County has battled its way to the quarter final of the National League and Sunday’s all important clash with Dublin will be staged on the famed and historic sward of Croke Park. Vainly I have searched through back files in the hope of ascertaining when the senior footballers last, if ever, performed at National Headquarters, so the outcome apart, a great welcome awaits them when

they trot out from ‘neath the historic Cusack Stand on Sunday.

The venue for this game was I believe decided by a toss of a coin. Waterford sought a home venue; Dublin did likewise and so it went to the call of ‘’head or harp’’. In a way I am glad the Metropolitans won the choice of ‘’battlegrounds’’ thus enabling this game to create its own piece of football history. It is a great occasion for the county and above all for the selected players. There will, it is reasonable to assume be Croke Park nerves early on, but if the players can be made to realise that they have been performing creditably to reach this stage of the league, they may not be too overcome by the strange surrounds (from a playing viewpoint) of headquarters.

In qualifying for this quarter final the Déise men accounted for Carlow and Kilkenny before finally going under to the former in a game that was merely to determine who went forward as sectional winners. It almost goes without saying that having to face Dublin in Croke Park makes an already hard task infinitely more difficult, and assessing the game in its proper perspective I cannot but feel that Dublin will come through, and hardly on a tight rein either.

SPECIAL But Sunday undoubtedly means something special to Deise Football. That first Croke Park appearance is in itself a tremendous boost to prestige and doubtless all

concerned with the side will endeavour to make it an even more memorable occasion.

In fact just how seriously the game is being treated was evidenced at Monday’s meeting of the County Board when a request of selector Mickey Flynn to travel to Dublin on Saturday was unanimously granted.

The side to do duty in this history-making effort was announced over the weekend, and not surprisingly shows changes from the team that recently went under to Carlow. I had hoped, however, that Monty Guiry, an absentee for the latter game, would be available on Sunday, but he is unfortunately a continued absentee. Guiry is perhaps the finest all-round footballer in the county and it is ironic that Waterford must field without him for this exacting test.

Against Carlow the Deise defence was strong and resolute and the concession of 1-9 to a dangerous Carlow attack was no disgrace. I am in no way surprised then to see fulls Paddy Carlton, Eddie Mooney and Mick Connolly and half-backs Ger Mooney, Wally Connors and Noel Walsh retained en bloc.

This, time of course, they face their greatest test to date. On the very familiar confines of ‘’Croker’’ these Dublin forwards invariably mount to co- ordinated offences that can shatter the best of defences. It would surely be wise for each Déise defender to mark close, staying with his immediate opposite where ever he may roam.

NEW MIDFIELD The side has a new midfield, this time an all Kilrossanty partnership of Tom Flynn and Tom Riordan.

In this area, Dublin are well served by Des Foley and Sean Lee, and the Kilrossanty men, good though they may be, will have to play the games of their lives if troubled are not to accrue from this sector.

The attack is, however, the weak link of the side. Against Carlow, and in fact in all other league outings so far their scoring totals have been meagre and never was Monty Guiry more urgently needed. On to the side for the first time comes John Joe Carlton, a brother of cornerback Paddy, and he takes over on the forty, flanked by John Martin and clubmate Jim Rooney.

A change has also been made in the full-line where Kilrossanty’s Tom Walsh takes over from Tommy Joe Harty at full forward, with Willie Connolly and Tommy Kirwan retained in the corners.

Even without Lar Foley, the Dublin defence is very strong, and certainly the forwards will not be able to afford the luxury of the missed chances of the Carlow game.

The odds are stacked in favour of a Dublin victory.

Indeed it would be little short of sensational were the Déise men to surmount this particular hurdle. But, they will try and I have no doubt but that they will do the County proud on this great day. No, I do not expect them to win but they may test this Metropolitan side in far more exacting fashion than a lot of people think.

And here for the record is

the Waterford side that will make football history on Sunday: P. Crotty (Rathgormack); P. Carlton (Ardmore), E. Mooney (Ardmore), M. Connolly (Valley Rovers); G. Mooney (Kill), W. Connors (Mitchels); N. Walsh (Kilrossanty); T. Flynn (Kilrossanty), T. Riordan (Kilrossanty); J. Martin (Gaultier), J. J. Carlton (Ardmore), J. Rooney (Ardmore); W. Connolly (Windgap), T. Walsh (Kilrossanty), T. Kirwan (Mitchels). Subs: T. J. Harty (Ring), T. Walsh (Stradbally), Pat Clancy (Stradbally), J. Kearns (Bonmahon), P. Walsh (Kilrossanty).

FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER – Saturday, March 5th HISTORIC CROKE PARK DEBUT FOR FOOTBALLERS Because of inclement weather conditions, the historic debut of our senior footballers at Croke Park was postponed on Sunday week last. But now all is in readiness for their league tilt with Dublin on this most famous of all swards on Sunday next, in a game that will give the victors entry into the semi- final of the competition. Not too surprisingly the Deise selectors have again nominated the very same side to do duty as had been selected for the postponed tie.

FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER – Saturday, March 11th DUBLIN DEFEAT WATERFORD IN CROKE PARK DEBUT Dublin 1-16 Waterford 1-2 All relative facts and fig-

ures pointed towards a decisive Dublin win. And so, one might well say with justification that the inevitable happened at Croke Park on Sunday last when Waterford were well beaten by Dublin in the quarter final of the National football league.

The winners led by 0-9 to 0-0 at the interval before John Joe Carlton opened the Déise team’s account with substitute Liam Gardiner adding 1-1 before referee’s J. Hatton’s final whistle.

Peter Crotty was outstanding in goal and full backs Paddy Carlton, Eddie Mooney and Mick Connolly gave little away. Connolly’s display was in fact one of the few bright Déise features and he was a tower of strength all through. Substitute Liam Gardiner was the best Waterford forward, Monty Guiry made a few good runs when introduced as a sub and John Joe Carlton also tried hard.

Scorers – Dublin: B. McDonald 0-6, S. O’Connor 1-1, D. Bollard 0-3, S. Lee and J. Keaveny 0-2 each, M. Cranny and L. Deegan 0-1 each.

Waterford: L. Gardiner 1-1, J. J. Carlton 0-1.

Dublin: A. Griffin; M. Kissane, L. Hickey, C. Kane; E. Breslin, P. Holden, G. Davey; A. Donnelly, S. Lee; D. Bollard, B. McDonald, M. Cranny; S. Keaveney, S. O’Connor, L. Deegan. Sub: E. Mullins for Holden.

Waterford: P. Crotty; P. Carlton, E. Mooney, M. Connolly; G. Mooney, W. Connors, N. Walsh; T. Riordan, T. Flynn; J. Martin, JJ Carlton, J. Rooney; W. Connolly, T. Walsh, T. Kirwan.

Subs: M. Guiry for Martin, T. Harty for Rooney, L. Gardiner for Harty.

Referee: J. Hatton (Wicklow).

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Waterford Ladies Football

Waterford Senior Ladies maintain 100% record Waterford …………… 4-13; Leitrim ………………… 3-3 WATERFORD senior ladies maintained their unbeaten start to the LIDL National League with a comprehensive win over a game but very under-strength Leitrim.

Played in excellent conditions in the well-appointed Páirc Dheaglaín Naofa in Ardmore, Waterford were first out of the blocks but registered two wides in as many minutes.

Leitrim actually opened the scoring with a point from captain Áine Tighe from a free in the 3rd minute.

This lead was short-lived however as a great Waterford passing movement resulted in Maria Delahunty giving Leitrim keeper Michelle Guckian no chance.

Delahunty was on the score sheet again in the 8th minute with a point before Ailbhe Clancy cut the deficit to two with a well taken point in the 12th minute.

Maria Delahunty and Sinead Ryan with a free added to the Déise tally before Leitrim struck back with a vengeance with a great goal from Emma Guckian to leave a point between the teams.

Maria Delahunty settled the Waterford nerves with a

brace of points in the 23rd and 26th minutes before Leitrim star Áine Tighe converted a penalty to level matters and Róisín Fowley scored a point just on halftime to leave the Westerners ahead by the minimum at half time on a score-line Leitrim 2-3; Waterford 1-5.

Playing with the wind in the second half, Waterford opened in whirlwind fashion with four unanswered points in as many minutes from Aileen Wall, Maria Delahunty, Sinead Ryan and Linda Wall.

At this stage Waterford were rampant and it took a wonderful save from Michelle Guckian to deny Aileen Wall a goal.

The goal arrived however in the 8th minute when the Murray sisters combined and a pass from Emma led to Katie raising a green flag for the Déise. Not to be outdone the Wall sisters got in on the act, a beautiful foot pass from Mairead was taken by Aileen who quickly off-loaded it to Linda who duly put it over the bar in the 9th minute to leave seven points between the teams.

Aoife Landers pointed in the 16th minute and this was followed by a wonderful goal from centre forward Liz

Devine in the 21st.

Waterford’s defence got a wake-up call in the 24th minute when Áine Tighe got her second and Leitrim’s third goal but this was cancelled out in the 27th minute when Aileen Wall rattled the net.

In the closing minutes Waterford tacked on two more points courtesy of Maria Delahunty and Lauren McGregor to leave the Déise girls comprehensive winners on the final score line Waterford 4-13; Leitrim 3-3.

Waterford lined out as follows: Katie Hannon, Mairead Wall, Caoimhe McGrath, Linda Wall (0-2), Emma Murray, Megan Dunford, Louise Ryan, Nicola Fennell, Grainne Kenneally, Katie Murray (1-0), Liz Devine (1-0), Aoife Landers (0-1), Maria Delahunty (1-6), Sinead Ryan (0-2), Aileen Wall (1-1).

Subs used: Hannah Power (St. Pat’s), Ciara Hurley, Rebecca Casey, Chloe Fennell, Lauren McGregor (0-1), Aisling Mullaney, and Carragh McCarthy.

This result leaves Waterford top of the league with 12 points from 4 matches. Next up for the girls is a tough away tie to joint

second placed Wexford next weekend.

LIDL NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION 3 TABLE p w l d pts Waterford 4 4 0 0 12 Tipperary 4 3 1 0 9 Roscommon 4 3 1 0 9 Wexford 4 3 1 0 9 Offaly 4 1 3 0 3 Leitrim 3 1 2 0 3 Fermanagh 3 0 3 0 0 Down 4 0 4 0 0 WATERFORD UNDER 14’S LOSE TO TIPPERARY Waterford under 14 ladies team were well beaten by Tipperary in the second round of the Munster championship in Carriganore on Saturday last on a score-line of Tipperary 7-14; Waterford 2-1. Great praise must go to this group of girls who, despite what the score board might say, kept trying hard all the way to the very end against a Tipperary team who had 10 of their All-Ireland winning under 14 team from last year. The girls’ next game is against Limerick on March 19th Best wishes to Waterford vice-captain Ailish Ryan from Ballymacarbry who suffered a serious injury during the match. Hope you are back soon enjoying your football.

Waterford's Maria Delahunty looks to gain control of the ball despite the attention of Leitrim's Annette Ferguson during Football National League game between Waterford and Leitrim played at Ardmore.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Annual Congress Snippets

The Sky is the limit SKY will continue to show inter-county hurling and football games after a motion return all televised matches free-to-air was heavily defeated at last Saturday’s Annual Congress in Carlow.

Just 15.3% voted in favour of the motion which looked likely to fail from the outset given the commercial implications for the GAA. Last season, Sky’s package included 14 exclusively live games, eight of which were Saturday evening qualifiers but also featured two Sunday provincial championship games.

Sky had a further six nonexclusive live games, made up of the two All-Ireland semifinals and finals in both codes. Dublin and Kerry were the most vocal proponents of the motion while Britain, Longford and Cork were among those to speak against it suggesting that the GAA’s hands should not be tied when it come to commercial negotiations.

While former GAA president Nickey Brennan suggested that passing the motion would contravene EU law.

NEW FOOTBALL RULE – MARK IT DOWN Gaelic footballers will be

able to call a ‘mark’ when catching a ball cleanly from a kick out after Congress voted to approve the motion.

The new rule means that players will have the option of taking a free kick (within five seconds) or playing on immediately when a “player catches the ball cleanly from a kick-out — without it touching the ground — on or past the 45m line nearest the kickout point.”

The new rule will be introduced without a trial and was supported by 68% of attendees, just above the twothirds majority required.

If a player indicates he wishes to take a mark, he will be allowed up to five seconds to take the kick. If the player delays for longer than five seconds, the referee will cancel the mark and play will restart with a throw-ball.

Once a mark is called, the opposing team must retreat 10m and, if they impede the player who called the mark, the referee will move the ball forward 13m.

If a player chooses to play on, they cannot be challenged until they carry the ball four consecutive steps or holds the ball for longer than the time needed to make four

step and makes “one act of kicking, hand passing, bouncing or toe-tapping the ball.”

A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR THE CLUB HURLER The GAA’s hopes of restructuring the football and hurling calendars to ensure space for club games in September were dealt a major blow when Congress voted against a motion to move the All-Ireland senior hurling final to August.

Galway, Cork and Kilkenny spoke against motion seven, which would have seen the All-Ireland football final played on the first weekend in September with the hurling showpiece two weeks earlier.

Though the motion received 60.8% support, it failed to achieve the twothirds majority required.

Also failing this morning was a motion to make extratime obligatory for most championship games, with the exception of the provincial and All-Ireland finals.

Again, both Cork and Kilkenny spoke against the motion which was defeated despite 57.5% voting in favour of it.

Among the motions actually passed was one which will see players — who are

not included in their county’s 26-player panel — allowed return to their clubs on weekends of league and championship fixtures.

FURTHER CONGRESS NEWS The controversial proposal for an All-Ireland ‘B’ football championship to be introduced next year was withdrawn at GAA Congress in Carlow.

There was widespread opposition to Central Council’s proposal, with the Gaelic Players Association saying that its members would refuse to play in the competition if it was approved.

The eight Division 4 teams at the end of this season’s Allianz League would have entered the competition upon their championship exit, assuming that was before reaching a provincial final, rather than being put in the draw for the qualifiers.

Motions from Carlow and Roscommon suggesting alternative changes to the structure of the football championship were rejected when put to a vote.

MINOR Inter-county minor football will become U-17, not U-18,

from January 1st, 2018 after Motion 4 was passed at Congress with 68.2% in favour of the change.

All inter-county minor players will be aged between 15 and 17 and 14-18 at club level.

The minor grade at club level will remain the same.

This will mean that the majority of inter-county minors will not run the risk of neglecting their Leaving Cert studies by being involved with a county panel.

U-21 Changes were also made to the U-21 football championship. From the 2018 season the U-21 football grade will be replaced by an U-20 competition for players aged between 18 and 20.

Instead of running the championship between February and April, the competition will be run off between June and August, with no replays permitted.

Drawn games will be decided by extra-time, and, in that fails to find a winner, by “the outcome of a sudden-death freetaking competition, the details of which shall be determined by the Central Council”.

Hurling and club U21 structures will remain the same.

Waterford GAA Results U-16 F Division 1: De La Salle 6-5; An Ghaeltacht 2-9.

County U-16 F Division 3: Ardmore 6-6; Ferrybank 1-8.

PP U14 H Roinn A: Blackwater Community School Lismore 2-17; St Augustines 1-6.

PP U14 H Roinn B: St. Paul’s Community College 6-6; Meánscoil San Nioclás 0-1.

PP Snr H A: De La Salle College 4-7; St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas 0-12.

PP Snr H B: Meánscoil San Nioclás 1-18; St Augustines College 0-4.

Albert McGrath Newsagents - Western U-21 B Football Championship Knockout: Comeragh Gaels 6-9; Ardmore 3-14.

The Kearney Catering - Western U-21 A Football Championship Rd 1: Ballinacourty 2-9; The Nire 0-8.

Stradbally 6-10; Dungarvan 2-3.

Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Under 21 A Football: Gaultier 3-9; St Mary's 0-9.

This week’s Under 21 Football Fixtures A: Brickeys v Nire in Gold Coast Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m.

B: One Semi-Final- Kilrossanty v An Ghaeltacht, Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m., Venue TBC. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v Ballyduff Upper, Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. Venue TBC.

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The Waterford team who lost to Kilkenny in the Div.1 National Camogie League game played on Sunday, 28th February in Piltown.

[Noel Browne]

Irish Daily Star Division One National Camogie League

Waterford go down to Cats in first senior camogie match Kilkenny …………… 3-16; Waterford …………… 3-7.

WATERFORD played their first ever camogie match at Senior level against Kilkenny on Sunday last. They came up against a well organised Kilkenny team that controlled large portions of the match to win comfortably by nine points on a score of 3-16 to 3-7 when the match was played at Piltown GAA grounds last Sunday.

Waterford must be congratulated for their perseverance during the match having been behind by seventeen points at one point and converted 2-3 in the final 10 minutes to close the gap.

Waterford were somewhat unlucky to be a goal down inside the first minute when Kilkenny's Ann Dalton sent in a high ball and Tracey Kiely misjudged the flight of the ball which ended up in the back of the net. The deficit was

reduced two minutes later when Waterford's Zoe O'Donoghue evaded her marker out on the wing to fire over.

The next passage of play saw Kilkenny awarded a penalty which Tracey Kiely in the Waterford goal done very well to save.

A Kilkenny point was answered by a Beth Carton free before Kilkenny started to dominate possession and always had runners attacking the Waterford defence at pace.

Kilkenny converted a further eight points (3fs) while Waterford converted a Patricia Jackman free from distance and the opening Waterford goal was scored by Beth Carton when Catriona McGlone made a powerful run from the middle of the pitch.

At halftime the score stood at 1-9 to 1-3 in Kilkenny's

favour. At half time we lost Trish Jackman as Trish had to depart to catch her flight back to the UK. Despite efforts to try and put the game back an hour the camogie association declined our request and in the second half we had to do without the services of Trish Jackman.

The start of the second half saw two converted frees from Kilkenny's Sarah Ann Quinlan before Aine Gannon scored Kilkenny's second goal. The Waterford defence was under continually attack and it was wasn't long before Kilkenny's third goal was scored by Kate McDonald.

Waterford's response was deflected point over the Kilkenny bar from a 20 metre free.

As the final ten minutes started, Waterford were awarded a free on the Kilkenny 65 and Jennie Simpson delivered a high ball

Fiona Morrissey (Waterford) gets away from Kilkenny’s Anna Farrell.

[Noel Browne]

that ended in net for Waterford's second goal.

From that point on Waterford were confident and shortly after Fiona Morrissey fired in a good ball that Niamh Ahearne was alert to and fired into the net.

Two Beth Carton points (1f) was finished off by a well taken Fiona Morrissey point while Kilkenny could only answer a solitary point.

When the final whistle was blown the team had lost their first ever Senior match but many positives can be taken from the occasion and can look forward to their next match which is a home game against Limerick on 13th March.

Team: 1. Tracey Kiely, 2.

Mairead Power, 3. Fiona Morrissey, 4. Claire Whyte, 5.

Charlotte Raher, 6. Trish Jackman, 7. Claire Murphy, 8.

Lorraine Bray, 9. Iona Heffernan, 10.

Kate McMahon, 11.

Niamh Rockett, 12. Beth Carton, 13.

Zoe O’Donoghue, 14. Jennie Simpson, 15. Caitriona McGlone.

16.

Brianna O’Regan, 17.

Becky Kavanagh, 18. Saoirse Bonnar, 19. Aisling Power, 20. Sibeal Harney, 21.

Caoimhne Drohan, 22.

Sinead Cunningham, 23.

Ciara Jackman, 24. Aoife Shanahan, 25.

Niamh Murphy, 26. Deirdre Brennan, 27. Niamh Ahearne.

Subs: Sibeal Harney and Aisling Power half-time in place of Trish Jackman and Claire Murphy.

Becky Kavanagh in place of Mairead Power 55 mins, Niamh Ahearne in place of Zoe O’Donoghue.

Scorers: Beth Carton 1-4 (3 frees) 1-1 Zoe O’Donoghue 1-0 Niamh Ahearne 0-1 Fiona Morrissey.

Referee John Dolan pictured with Waterford captain, Charlotte Raher and Kilkenny captain, Michelle Quilty.

[Noel Browne] UNDER 16A MUNSTER SEMI-FINAL WATERFORD UNDER 16S NARROWLY LOSE OUT TO CORK Waterford took on Cork in the Munster semi-final in the Cloughduv GAA grounds on Sunday last. This was a fantastic performance by the Waterford Under 16 Camogie team which saw them come up just short against Cork, Cork running out winners by 1-10 to 1-8 after a fine game of Camogie.

Waterford took an early lead through a Kate Lynch point before Cork took the lead with three good points before Ashling Madigan hit another Waterford point. Cork then went 4-3 up before Shauna Fitzgerald scored Waterford third point. Cork then bagged 4 unanswered points to lead 7-3 but points from Shauna Fitzgerald, Kaeisha Tobin and Annie Fitzgerald brought Waterford to within 1 point before Cork grabbed a late goal to lead

1-7 to 0-6 at half-time. Ashling Madigan pointed early in the second half and another Cork point put them 1-8 to 0-7 ahead. A Sarah Leacy goal brought Waterford right back into the game and Shauna Fitzgerald tied the scores with 5 minutes to go.

Cork rallied and scored 2 unanswered points to win by 2 at the end. Waterford scorers Sarah Leacy 1-0, Annie Fitzgerald and Kate Lynch 0-1 each, Ashlng Madigan 0-2, Keisha Tobin 0-1, Shauna Fitzgerald 0-3.

Waterford will now play in the Munster Shield. Date and venue to be confirmed.

NEW SPONSOR DID ELECTRICAL Waterford Camogie are delighted to announce that DID Electrical are our official sponsors of our County teams for 2016.

DID Electrical would like to take this opportunity to wish our Senior girls the very best of luck against Kilkenny this Sunday.

DOG NIGHT Our big fundraiser event will take place in Kilcohan Dog Track on Saturday, 9th April. All clubs received their allocation of tickets at last Monday’s County Board meeting. We are asking all our members to support this event. Tickets are €10 or €20 for a family ticket which consists of two adults and up to five children. Tickets are also available from our Camogie Office in Dungarvan Nissan from John Flood or Lynsey Tutty. Any businesses or Individuals who are interested in taking out an Ad in our programme please Contact Lynsey Tutty on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474. All proceeds will go towards all county teams.

EASTER CAMOGIE CAMP Waterford camogie in conjunction with the Munster Camogie Council will run two camps over Easter. One in Dungarvan and one in Waterford City. We will post more details here next week.

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Kearney Catering Western Under 21 ‘A’ Football Championship

Reds beat Blues well in Gold Coast Stradbally …………... 6-10; Dungarvan …………… 2-3.

Stradbally were most convincing winners of this twice postponed Western under 21 football championship game when it was finally played on a near perfect Gold Coast pitch last Saturday after the non-stop rain Thursday night and all day Friday.

It would have been hard to predict the above scoreline after 18 minutes of play when the winners were ahead by just 0-1 to 0-0 but three late half goals by Jack Mullaney and Michael Sweeney (2) finished the game as a contest by the short whistle with the Reds holding a 3-5 to 0-0 advantage.

A further three second half goals by Sean Barry, Stephen Keane and Sweeney again continued Stradbally’s scoring rate and it was only in the last quarter that the Blues raised green flags when Joe Allen and sub Brendan Cullinane broke

through an up to that very solid Reds’ defence.

Overall, Dungarvan did well in general play and Stradbally didn’t have things all their own way in both halves. Early in the first half, Stradbally passed the ball around a lot and it was when they left the size 5 in early to their forward line that the scores really began to mount.

Both teams had five first half wides but the longer Dungarvan went without a score, the more Stradbally looked likely winners.

Eoin O’Brien opened the scoring for the winners in the 10th minute and he added a pointed free in the 19th minute. Michael Sweeney made it 0-3 to 0-0 in the 20th minute but it was when Stephen Keane placed Paul Tobin for a 22nd minute goal that the story of this one sided game on the scoreboard began to unfold.

Senior players Jack Mullaney and Michael

Sweeney added points and goals by Sweeney and a second by Paul Tobin in the 24th and in the 28th minutes respectively gave the winners a match winning, if flattering lead, at the short whistle.

Dungarvan improved on the restart in a second half that they lost by 3-4 to 2-3 but their first score didn’t arrive until the 43rd minute when John Curran placed Aaron Donnolly for a well taken point and Brendan Cullinane added his team’s second.

However, by this stage the Reds had added on two further green flags with Michael Sweeney’s effort being brilliantly saved by Jack Morrissey in the Dungarvan goal but Sean Barry was on hand to finish the rebound to the net. Stradbally’s sixth goal was scored in the 38th minute when Sweeney put Stephen Keane in on goal after which the game fizzled out as a contest on a scoreline of 5-6 to 0-0.

Credit Dungarvan, they kept on trying against all the odds and they were rewarded in the 46th minute when Brendan Cullinane and Fionn Hallahan combined for Joe Allen to score a goal.

Man of the Match Michael Sweeney replied similarly in the 48th minute and Eoin O’Brien, 0-2 (1f) and team captain Daniel Weldon, his second, added minors before Fionn Hallahan with a point and Brendan Cullinane with a well taken goal for the Blues left the scoreboard reading 6-8 to 2-3.

With the last kick of the game, Eoin O’Brien lofted over a free to leave Stradbally awaiting the semi final draw with Dungarvan playing the winners of Brickeys and Nire in the losers group.

Stradbally’s Top Three: Michael Sweeney, Cathal Cusack, Paul Tobin.

Dungarvan’s Top Three: Glen Waters, John Curran, John Havens.

Observer’s Man of the

Referee Timmy Organ, Abbeyside/Ballinacourty pictured with team captains Daniel Weldon (Stradbally) and John Havens (Dungarvan).

Match: Michael Sweeney.

Number of Scorers: Stradbally 7. Dungarvan 4.

Scores from Play: Stradbally

6-8; Dungarvan 2-3.

Frees For: Stradbally 16.

Dungarvan 13.

Wides: Stradbally 6.

Stradbally under 21 football team who defeated Dungarvan in the Western championship at the Gold Coast last Saturday afternoon.

Mary I win high scoring Fitzgibbon Cup Final Mary Immaculate Teacher Training College Limerick ………………. 1-30; University of Limerick ………… 3-22.

(AET).

THREE years after losing in their first final appearance, Mary I made amends at Cork I.T. last Saturday afternoon as they saw off UL in a terrific encounter.

The game finished level at 1-18 to 3-12 at the end of normal time, it was 1-27 to 3-21 at the end of extra-time before eventually Mary I surged clear in the additional period of extra-time.

Darragh O’Donovan nailed a free in the 88th minute to put Mary I in front before Cian Lynch added the insurance score to seal Mary I’s two-point victory.

UL went desperately close to retaining their title as they battled back to parity on several occasions. John McGrath, who hit 2-5 in the semi-final, again sparkled

as he struck 2-7 and substitute Tommy Heffernan made a massive impact as he bagged 0-6.

The teams were tied at 1-6 to 0-9 at the half-time in normal time with Tom Morrissey netting for UL after fine approach work by McGrath. Hannon kept Mary I in touch with his relentless accuracy from placed balls.

In extra-time the action continued to ebb and flow. The teams shared 11 points in the first period of extra-time with UL in front 3-18 to 1-23 by the 70th minute. Despite fatigue setting in all over the pitch, the teams continued to contest the exchanges with a feverish intensity.

Lynch and Heffernan traded points to see it 3-22 to 1-28 by the 85th minute.

It appeared like a replay might be on the cards but Mary I timed their finishing burst to perfection with O’Donovan and

Lynch grabbing the crucial points to claim the title for the first time.

Scorers for Mary Immaculate College: Declan Hannon 1-12 (0-9f), Cian Lynch 0-5, Sean Linnane, Darragh O’Donovan (0-1f), David Reidy 0-3 each, Tadhg Gallacher, John Meagher, Stephen Cahill, Darragh Corry 0-1 each.

Scorers for UL: John McGrath 2-7 (0-5f, 0-1 65), Tommy Heffernan 0-6, Tom Morrissey 1-1, Conor Martin, Kevin Hehir, Aidan McGuane 0-2 each, Jason Forde, Cathal McInerney 0-1 each.

Ballygunner’s Conor Sheehan wins a Fitzgibbon Cup medal as a panel member with the new champions while Ballysaggart’s Kieran Bennett was full back on the Limerick I.T. team that was narrowly beaten in the semi-final last Friday on a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-9 by the eventual winners.

Dungarvan 7.

Score of the Match: Micheal Sweeney’s 28th minute point from a difficult angle near the sideline.

Scorers – Stradbally: Michael Sweeney 2-2, Paul Tobin 2-0, Sean Barry and Stephen Keane 1-0 each, Eoin O’Brien 0-4 (2f), Daniel Weldon 0-3, Jack Mullaney 0-1. Dungarvan: Brendan Cullinane 1-1, Joe Allen 1-0, Aaron Donnelly and Fionn Hallahan 0-1 each.

Stradbally: Andrew Kirwan; Kieran Cusack, Darren McGuckian, Alex Pollock; Cormac Gough, Cathal Cusack, Ger Crowley; Daniel Weldon, Jack Mullaney; Michael Ahearne, Michael Sweeney, Eoin O’Brien; Sean Barry, Paul Tobin, Stephen Keane. Subs: Frank Heffernan, Maurice Sweeney, Nicky Power, Thomas Shaw Hamilton, Walter Cullinane, Jack Navin.

Dungarvan: Jack Morrissey; Aidan Kirwan, Aaron Donnolly, Jack Lacey; John Havens, John Curran, Glen Watters; Gavin Power, Joe Allen; Sean Crotty, Eamonn Crotty, Lee Donnelly; Eamonn Ryan, Rian Crotty, Fionn Hallahan.

Subs: Shaun Murray, Mick Devine, Luke O’Callaghan, Brendan Cullinane, Kealan Daly and Conor Duggan.

Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty).

Albert McGrath’s Newsagents Western Under 21’B’ Football Championship, Losers group

Comeragh Gaels survive Ardmore comeback Comeragh Gaels …… 6-9; Ardmore ……………. 3-14.

WITH twenty minutes played at the Burgery venue last Sunday afternoon, Comeragh Gaels held a fifteen point lead over Ardmore on a 4-4 to 0-1 scoreline.

However, with a few minutes remaining, Ardmore had not only made a gallant comeback but they led by a point with the finish line in sight.

However, Comeragh Gaels regrouped to eventually close out the game with a 0-4 win and they now move forward to the semi-final stages of the championship.

Scorers – Comeragh Gaels: Cian O’Byrne 2-1, Michael Troy 1-4, Gavin Dalton 1-1, Jason Dunford and Jack Skehan 1-0 each, Rian Reddy, Mike Kearns and P. J. Coffey 0-1 each Ardmore: James Kennedy 1-4, David Gartland 1-2, Stephen Keating 0-4, John O’Brien 1-1, James Flavin, Christopher Power and Jack Walsh 0-1 each.

Comeragh Gaels Panel: Sam Nix, Jason Dunford, Gearoid Hallinan, Michael Troy, Mike Kearns, Jonathon Carroll, Jack Skehan, Ronan Gleeson, Gavin Dalton, John

McGrath, Cian O’Byrne, Dan Booth, Richie McGrath, P. J. Coffey, Ross Browne, Garry Power, Rian Reddy.

Ardmore: Liam McGrath; Richard Carroll, James Michael Flavin, Declan Fitzgerald; Joe Murphy, Michael Cronin, Thomas Power; David Gartlan, Eoin Conway; Charlie Bryan, James Kennedy, Jack Walsh; Stephen Keating, Christopher Power, John O’Brien.

Sub: Eoghan O’Shea for Charlie Bryan.

Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Gaelic Jottings This Week’s Minor Football Championship Fixtures JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Division 1: Rathgormack v Clashmore Kinsalebeg in Rathgormack on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

De La Salle v Gaultier in Gracedieu on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 am.

Dungarvan v The Nire in Dungarvan on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Division 2A: Clan na Gael v Portlaw / Ballyduff in Dunhill on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

St. Saviours v Tramore in Ballybeg on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Division 2B: An Ghaeltacht v St. Patricks in Ring on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

Ardmore v St. Olivers in Ardmore on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Division 3: Kilrossanty v Affane in Leamybrien on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

St. Mollerans v Cois Bhride in Carrickbeg on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

Ballyduff Upper v Stradbally in Ballyduff on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 a.m.

2016 Waterford GAA Club Season Tickets ACTIVATIONS for the 2016 Waterford GAA Club Season Tickets continues this week in Walsh Park - Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Renewals continue in Fraher Field on Friday night 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can also become a new Season Ticket holder at these times. You can also purchase tickets online on www.waterfordgaa.ie For more information or for any enquiries please contact Owen Sauvage on 0879706387 or on alternatively email accounts.waterford@gaa.ie

GAA President’s Award Winners 2004 - 2016 INTRODUCED by President Sean Kelly in 2004, Waterford’s recipients over the years are as follows. 2004: Michael Ryan (Ballymacarbry), Ladies Football.

2005: Seamus Grant Waterford GAA. 2006: Ned Power Player + Tallow GAA. 2007: Liam Cheasty Coaching + Games Development. 2010: Paddy Fitzgerald Dungarvan GAA. 2011: Br. Finbarr Spring Handball. 2011: Eugene McKenna WIT GAA CLUB Third Level College. 2012: Monnie Hallahan Irish Dancing / Scor. 2015: John O’Brien Portlaw GAA. 2016: Anne Ryan Brickey Rangers GAA + Club Deise. In 2011 there were two Waterford recipients while there were none in the following years: 2008, 2009, 2013 and in 2014.

dhéanamh, ag rith ó mhaidin go hoíche, ó Teach Baile an Chaisleáin i gCo. Chill Dara go Baile Átha Cliath thar 11 lá leis na míllte duine ag glacadh páirte ann.

Beidh baitín sealaíochta lámh-dhearaithe speisialta le teachtaireacht folaithe istigh ann á iompar ag Rith 2016 ó thús go deireadh. Ag críoch an rith, léifear amach an teachtaireacht tacaíochta seo don Ghaeilge os comhair na sluaite daoine taobh amuigh d’Ard-Oifig an Phoist i mBaile Átha Cliath.

Rith 2016 is a national festival that will take place between 4th and 14th March, 2016 as one of the main events of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish language week). A 700km course has been laid out for a massive relay-race run, running from morning to night, from Cill Droichead (Celbridge) in Kildare, around the country to finish at the GPO on O’Connell Street, Dublin. A special hand-carved baton has been designed that will carry a hidden message throughout Rith 2016. At the end of the run, the message of support for the Irish language will be read out, followed by a party to remember!

Sa Cheanntar seo, tosoidh An Rith ag a ceathair a chlog i CLCG Dun Na Mainistreach/ Baile Na Cuirte, trid Bothair Coolagh, Sraid Sexton, An Causeway, Sraid Friary, Club Dornalaiochta, Bothair Eochaille agus criochnoidh se i CLCG Dungarbhain.

Sa Rinn, tosoidh An Rith ag an Radharc ar a seacht a chlog, trid Gort na Heornan, Bunscoil, Siopa Spar agus criochnaoidh se i gCeann Helvic. Failte roimh Cach. Se an ‘comhordaitheoir áitiúla na Cabrini De Barra, 083 4455914.

Locally: The run will start in the Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty GAA Grounds, via Coolagh Rd, Sexton Street, Causeway, Friary St, Boxing Club, Youghal Rd, and finish in the Dungarvan GAA Grounds. In Ring, the run will start at 6.45 pm via, Seaview, Gort na hEornan, Primary school, Spar and finish in Helvick. Everybody is welcome to participate. The local co-ordinator is Cabrini De Barra, 0834455914.

A good man behind you WATERFORD defender Noel Connors is in no doubt that his inter-county team mate Stephen O’Keeffe is one of the best goalkeepers in the country at the moment. O’Keeffe produced an outstanding save from Paudie O’Sullivan last Saturday week which effectively won the game for the Deisé who remain unbeaten in the NHL. A number of outstanding displays last year have enhanced O’Keeffe’s reputation and Connors told the Waterford News & Star that they have full confidence in their netminder.

“We always have faith in Stephen any time the ball goes in there. He’s one of the best in the business. We always have a firm belief in him,” said Connors.

“He was probably kicking himself that he wasn’t closer to that free. When Stephen is on the goal, you always have that faith and the belief that he going to keep everything out.”

Rith 2016

With San Diego on their mind

IS féile náisiúnta nua d’Éirinn é Rith 2016 a bheidh ar siúl ón 4-14 Márta 2016 mar cheann de phríomhimeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Tá cúrsa 700km leagtha amach chun ollrith sealaíochta a

SAN Diego will be the venue for the 2016 Ladies Footballers TG4 All Star Tour which will see the 2014 and 2015 All Star teams travel to the West Coast of the United States on March 15th for

the TG4 All Star Exhibition match.

The two teams play against each other on Saturday, 19th March at 3 p.m. at the Torero Stadium in the University of San Diego. Waterford’s 2015 TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship winning captain Linda Wall from Ballymac is included on the 41 strong travelling party.

It has been revealed that 10 time All-Ireland winner and former Cork Ladies Manager, Eamonn Ryan, will take charge of a Ladies Football Team once again when he takes charge of the 2015 TG4 All Star selection and former Armagh manager, James Daly, will also return as he will take charge of the 2014 selection at the All Star exhibition match.

It has also been announced that history making referee, Maggie Farrelly from Cavan, will be the referee for the 2016 TG4 All Star Tour.

The 2016 TG4 All Star tour will depart from Dublin on March 15th and return on the 23rd. The 2016 TG4 All Star tour will also see each of the players visiting local schools to introduce the sport to American students and they will also take part in a series of coaching sessions to leave a lasting legacy of the tour in San Diego.This is the seventh TG4 Ladies All Star Tour with the first having taken place in 2004 in New York then followed by Singapore in 2006, Dubai in 2008, San Francisco in 2010, Toronto in 2012 and Hong Kong in 2014.

Munster Colleges Corn Ui Mhuiri Final St. Brendan’s College Killarney 5-21; HS Clonmel 0-7.

ST. Brerndan’s College Killarney captured their 21st Corn Uí Mhuirí Munster Colleges Senior ‘A’ football title at Mallow last Saturday afternoon with a clearcut win over a gallant High School Clonmel team who just had no answer to a superb Kerry fifteen. There was no joy so for the Nire quartet of Stephen Ryan, Shane O’Meara, Jake Mulcahy and Liam Cooney, whose school, never the less did very well to reach the provincial decider this year for the first time since 1928.

Déise Day DÉISE day in conjunction with Waterford Ladies Football and Waterford GAA will be held on Saturday, 30th April at Punchestown Racecourse.

This promises to be an exciting day’s racing. Tickets are now on sale from any member of the committee.

A raffle will also be held on the day, with the following prizes 1st prize – A Scandinavian Cruise for Two, 2nd Prize – Four tickets for Bruce Springsteen in Croke Park, 3rd Prize – 2 All-Ireland Hurling tickets and 4th prize – 2 All-Ireland Football tickets.

Laochra Gael 2016

Kerry legend Declan O’Sullivan Starts Sunday, 6th March at 5.55 p.m.

REPEAT: Monday’s at 8.00 pm ON TG4 THE popular GAA documentary series Laochra Gael returns to TG4 this spring every Sunday evening after GAA Beo. Profiling the feats of Gaelic Games’ greatest players this series has lots in store for GAA fans around the country.

The third programme of ten features the Kerry Legend Declan O’Sullivan.

Declan O’Sullivan, from a small club in South Kerry, Dromid Pearses, played a central role in a golden era for Kerry football between the years 2003 and 2014, winning five All-Irelands in that period.

He was a brilliant centre forward and he was twice presented with the

Sam Maguire Cup, a rare honour.

He also had challenging days in the Kerry jersey, and had personal battles to overcome.

Contributions also from Jack O’Connor, Dara Ó Cinnéide and Seán Óg de Paor.

Also coming in this season’s batch of GAA legends also includes; A warrior from Limerick’s last All Ireland title campaign who went on to manage the county Richie Bennis; Early century Armagh hero and International Rules star Steven McDonnell; Tipperary’s top scorer and with a haul of 6 All Star medals, Eoin Kelly; Cork’s dual star John Allen, who went on to manage both his home county and neighbours Limerick; 90’s 3 time footballer of the year and Meath foot-

from Comeragh Rangers on their recent comprehensive victory over Loreto Cavan on the score-line Scoil Mhuire 2-11; Loreto 0-4.

Scoil Mhuire now play Coláiste Íosagáin Dublin in the LIDL Senior A final.

Scór Na Seachtaine WATERFORD’S 48th minute point in their Division 4 National Senior League Round 3 game away to Carlow last Sunday engineered by Ray O Ceallaigh and Brian Looby and executed by Conor Prunty.

Leinster Colleges Under 21 Munster Football Championship Hurling Final WATERFORD will play the winners of Cork and Clare in the Munster Under 21 Football Championship in the Fraher Field on Wednesday, March 16th.

All-Ireland Schools Semi-Final WELL done to Scoil Mhuire Carrick-on Suir and the large contingent of players

St. Kieran’s College 2-12; Kilkenny CBS 1-11.

ST. Kieran’s College are the hurling champions in Leinster after they secured a four-point win over local rivals Kilkenny CBS in Nowlan Park last Saturday afternoon.

The Top Oil Leinster SAHC colleges final swung in St. Kieran’s direction thanks to a strong closing performance as they retained the title they won last year.

balling great Trevor Giles; With a truly marathon career in ladies football, from 1997 to 2015 Galway’s Annette Clarke was their midfield star from start to finish: And finally, four brothers from the small east Galway village Caltra who have had a huge influence on that county’s status and of their club too, the Meehan’s, brothers Declan, Tomás, Noel and Michael.

The new Laochra Gael season will air on TG4 at 5:55 pm on Sunday evening with a repeat showing on Monday evening at 8:00 pm.

The series is produced

by Nemeton TV, the independent production company from Ring in the Waterford Gaeltacht which has produced much of TG4’s acclaimed sports coverage.

It was the fifth time in seven years that these two schools contested this decider and St. Kieran’s avenged their 2013 and 2014 final defeats at the hands of Kilkenny CBS.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics on facebook features the third and final 1964 Western minor hurling final between Dungarvan and Abbeyside from the pen of John A. Murphy and courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer.

This week’s GAA Beo on TG4 Sunday, 6th March, Kerry v Wexford hurling live, 12.35 p.m.

Kerry v Donegal football live, 2.30 p.m.

Tipperary v Waterford hurling deferred.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to former Ardmore player John Prendergast on the death of his wife Mary last week. The Prendergast have given outstanding service to the Ardmore club over a long number of years.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

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Hurlers and Footballers in National League action this weekend

Stern test awaits hurlers in Thurles

Chairman of Fenor GAA Club, Kevin Burns, Fenor Junior Hurling team captain Jim Halley and Manager Stephen Sullivan are pictured with the Eastern and County Junior County hurling cups at their Victory Dance in the Majestic Hotel.

[Noel Browne]

ALLIANZ NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE ROUND 3 DIVISION 1A Waterford v Tipperary in Semple Stadium, Thurles Sunday, March 6th at 2.30 p.m.

FIRST note the starting time, it is slightly different than usual and, perhaps and understandably, this is because of the excellent three match coverage on GAA Beo this Sunday when our hurling game will be the deferred match, giving Deise followers at the game a second opportunity to view what is expected to be a stern test for Derek McGrath’s men.

Playing at home, Tipperary will be the general favourites to claim their second brace of league points after their last defeat to Kilkenny in Nolan Park. They'd looked sharp in their 14-point defeat of Dublin in Thurles and they began well against the Cats, opening up a double scores 0-8 to 0-4 lead after 20 minutes.

'Bubbles' O'Dwyer came into the team as a like for like late change for Jason Forde who fired 1-5 against the Dubs. O'Dwyer scored three of those early Tipp points with two from open play.

Tipp attacked with purpose and intent and three of those eight points could easily have resulted in goals instead.

Surprisingly, Tipp only scored one more point until the 36th minute as Kilkenny

Maurice Shanahan will miss the Tipperary game. came powering back into the game, reducing the margin to just one at half-time when Tipp led by 0-9 to 0-8.

Brothers Noel and John McGrath weighed in with three more points between them to take a narrow 0-14 to 0-13 lead into the final 15 minutes.

Tipp retained that onepoint advantage as time ticked down but a brace of goals by Kevin Kelly denied the Premier county a second league win.

New manager Michael Ryan promised a more direct approach and increased levels of physicality when he took over the reins from Eamon O’Shea last year and Derek McGrath, no doubt, will have taken this on board in the lead up to Sunday’s encounter.

The expected large Tipperary support will be expecting a second league win here, following on from their 2015 Munster final victory over the Deise at the

same venue.

LAST OUTING Tipperary: D. Gleeson; C. Barrett, T. Hamill, M. Cahill; B. Maher, J. Barry, Padraic Maher; M. Breen (0-1), D. Quinn; D. McCormack, Patrick Maher, J. O'Dwyer (0-9, 0-4f, 0-2 65); N McGrath (0-2), C Kenny (0-2), J. McGrath (0-4, 0-1f). Subs: N. O'Meara for Kenny, R Maher for Quinn, J. Meagher for Padraic Maher, A. Coffey for McCormack.

As in 2015, the Waterford hurlers have done all that has been possible to date in the league with impressive wins against both Kilkenny and Cork. Fault cannot be found with their efforts to date and, if anything, compared to the same time last year, the team has improved further.

In our last two encounters in Thurles with Sunday’s hosts in league and championship, we were on top for most of these games before Tipperary, perhaps, paced themselves better and came through on both occasions to win in the end.

This scenario might well return for a third occasion this weekend while it could well be offset by an earlier use of the bench for tiring legs and minds in the fast type of game that we play and, of course, by a green flag or two which would be welcome with open arms. Pre-match questions en route to Thurles from a Waterford perspective will no doubt include, who will replace the unavailable

Maurice Shanahan up front and who will take over the freetaking duties, Gleeson, Bennett or Curran? Nice to have such a selection to choose from.

How far is Tadhg De Burca away from a return to the play and will we employ the green flag on the day?

Going to Thurles is always a stern test but one which the Waterford team will relish in their strides towards the top of the hurling ladder and given their form to date and Tipperary’s inconsistency against Dublin, then we can still be perched at the top of the league table come Sunday evening.

LAST OUTING Waterford: S. O'Keeffe; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors; A. Gleeson (0-3, 0-1f), D. Fives (0-1), P. Mahony; J. Barron (0-2), M. Shanahan (0-6, 0-5f, 0-1 ’65); K. Moran (0-1), S. Bennett (0-1), M. Walsh; P. Curran (0-3), J. Dillon (0-1), C. Dunford (0-2). Subs used: B. O’Halloran for Bennett (59 mins), T. Devine for Curran (61).

Forecast: Waterford.

OTHER DIVISION 1A LEAGUE GAMES Dublin v Cork and Kilkenny v Galway.

ALLIANZ HURLING LEAGUE ROINN 1A p Waterford 2 Tipperary 2 Kilkenny 2 Galway 2 Dublin 2 Cork 2

w 2 1 1 1 1 0

l 0 1 1 1 1 2

d 0 0 0 0 0 0

f 34 44 33 43 32 41

a pts 27 4 35 2 32 2 44 2 39 2 50 0

Model County travel with confidence Waterford County GAA Board Vice Chairman, Seán Ó Reagáin made special presentations to the Fenor Junior Hurling management team of Stephen Sullivan, Manager, Brian Rockett and Eddie Power.

[Noel Browne

Fenor GAA Club also made a special presentation to Jamie O’Keeffe for his trojan work for the club. Chairman of Fenor GAA Club, Kevin Burns and Waterford County GAA Board Vice Chairman, [Noel Browne] Seán Ó Reagáin presented him with his award.

ROUND 4 ALLIANZ NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 4 Waterford v Wexford in Fraher Field Saturday, March 5th at 7 p.m.

WEXFORD, who dropped into Division 4 this year, have won two of three games so far and they head to the Fraher Field this Saturday evening knowing that a third win here will put them back in contention for a quick return to Division 3.

The Model County started their league campaign with a 0-14 to 1-10 win at home over Leitrim before being beaten by table toppers Antrim by 1-8 to 0-7 in Corrigan Park in Belfast.

Having not raised a green flag up to last Sunday, they rectified this stat in style at Wexford Park when they did so four times in their most convincing 4-20 to 1-6 over bottom of the table London.

The visitors opened the scoring inside 40 seconds with a Sean Hickey goal, but trailed by 1-10 to 1-1 at halftime, with Tiernan Rossiter claiming Wexford’s goal. Wexford never relented

on the restart, with Paul Curtis, John Tubritt and Daithí Waters netting goals on the way to a 23-point win.

Wexford team manager, David Power, who led Tipperary to an All Ireland Minor title a few years back should give a vote of confidence to last Sunday’s winning outfit and though they are playing away from home, they will enter this Round 4 game as the favourites to collect the latest two Alliance league points on offer.

LAST OUTING Wexford: A. Masterson; J. Rossiter, N. Rossiter, J. Wadding; B. Malone (0-1), S. Byrne, K. Butler (0-3); C. Kehoe (0-1), D. Waters (1-0); P. Curtis (1-1), P. J. Banville, A. Flynn (0-1); B. Brosnan (0-2, 1f), D. Shanley (0-8, 5f, 1'45), J. Tubritt (1-3).

Subs: T. Rossiter (1-0) for P. J. Banville, E. Nolan for P. Curtis, M. O'Regan for A. Flynn, R Tierney for N. Rossiter, K. Rowe for D. Shanley, P. O'Keeffe for J. Rossiter.

Tom McClinchey’s men received a timely boost going into Saturday’s game with their first league win last Sunday in Carlow. Though the final scorline was a bit kind to the winners, there is no doubting that they deserved the win and there

was a number of positives to take from the game.

The team finished strongly at the end of a stamina sapping 70 minutes of play and the line-out is beginning to have a settled look about it with the introduction of new players this year coming through to aid the cause of Deise football.

As with the county’s hurling counterpart fixture, this will be a stern test for the home team, but despite Wexford’s big win against London last week, like Louth, they have dropped down from Division 3 for a reason.

If McClincheys men can produce a repeat performance six days from the win last Sunday, then our journey up the league table can well continue.

LAST OUTING Waterford: S. Enright; T. O hUallachain, M. O'Gorman, J. McGrath; B. Looby (0-1), S. Prendergast, R. O Ceallaigh; T. Prendergast (0-1), C. Prunty (0-1); G. Crotty, D. Breathnach (1-2), P. Hurney (2-4, 0-2f); S. Corcoran (0-1f), J. Veale (0-1), P. Whyte (0-3, 1f).

Subs: M. O Halloran (0-1) for S. Corcoran, J. J. Hutchinson for J. Veale, M. Curry for R. O'Ceallaigh, C. Guiry for G Crotty, L. Lawlor for P. Whyte.

THE VENUE This will be the first fixture at the Fraher Field this year and unfortunately it has to be rushed into action as the incessant rain conditions halted the resodding of damaged pitch areas before Christmas.

This work was completed last week by the hard working group of Community Employment Workers and hopefully, their labour will not be wasted by adverse conditions as what occurred last year in a similar situation.

Having said that, a return to the famed Shandon venue will be welcomed by all local Gaels and the rain cant last forever, can it?

Forecast: Waterford.

OTHER DIVISION 4 FIXTURES THIS WEEKEND London v Antrim, Leitrim v Louth and Wicklow v Carlow.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 13th April, 1996

Sargent Cup Senior Hurling Championship LAST weekend’s games produced eight results with Lismore displaying flashes of the form which saw them crowned county champions in 1991 and 1993, yet they have a distance to go. Mount Sion will be disappointed with their showing here, yet they remain a strong force. The county champions Ballygunner, minus the injured Paul Flynn, who over Roanmore and showed that they will again be front-runners. Passage got a useful win also. These four teams, going on last weekend’s games, are still the top four teams. Of course, in a knockout championship, which comes later, a shock result or two is still a possibility.

SHARPER LISMORE TAKE POINTS Lismore 0-17; Mount Sion 1-9.

A sharper Lismore team, hurling wise, recorded a deserved win in the second game played at the Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon last. Gate receipts: £860. An interesting aspect of this Sargent Cup SHC game was that the perspective county minor goalkeepers, Brendan Landers and Trevor Flynn, were in opposition with T. Flynn effecting a series of good quality savers.

Young Brendan Landers got off to a nervous start as he was policing a long ball which appeared to be going wide but held in the grass in the 9th minute. As he attempted to lift the sliotar his fellow county minor Ken McGrath arrived to dispossess him and flick the ball to the net. However, he recovered to play a very steady game.

Lismore, with the breeze to their backs, led at the interval by 0-11 to 1-3, with Michael Hickey (from placed balls), Sean Daly, Paul Prendergast and Dave Barry and Kieran O’Gorman was an effective full back.

On the turnover Dave Bennett put Dan Shanahan clear but he blasted the ball into the side netting. Lismore added three points, 0-14 to 1-3. Mount Sion had their first second half score from a free per Tony Browne. Then, young Ken McGrath struck over three excellent first time points, 0-14 to 1-7.

However, Lismore came back with points from M. Hickey, D. Bennett and Brendan Prendergast to seal a deserved win.

Lismore scorers: M. Hickey 0-7 (0-4 frees, 0-3 65s), P. Prendergast and D. Bennett 0-3 each, S. Daly, B. Prendergast, P. Quinn and D. Shanahan 0-1 each.

Mount Sion scorers: K. McGrath 1-5, J. Meaney 0-3, T. Browne 0-1.

Lismore: B.Landers; M. O’Sullivan, K. O’Gorman, A. Whelan; N. Crowley, J. O’Connor, B. Ormonde; Paul Prendergast, B. Prendergast; M. Hickey, S. Daly, P. Quinn; D. Ormonde, D. Shanahan, D. Bennett. Sub: O. Bennett for D. Ormonde.

Mount Sion: T. Flynn; G. Fitzpatrick, P. Meaney, M. Walsh; Tony Browne, Tommy Browne, D. Power; G. Gater, P. Walsh; P. Fanning, Jim Meaney, R. McGrath; John Meaney, P. Flynn, K. McGrath. Subs: J. O’Meara for Tommy Browne; B. Browne for P. Walsh.

Referee: Pat Moore (Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty).

OTHER RESULTS Passage 0-14; Fourmilewater 1-6.

De La Salle 3-7; Ballyduff 1-8.

Tallow 1-14; Erin’s Own 2-8.

St. Mollerans 1-7; Portlaw 1-6.

Clonea 5-8; St. Saviours 0-8.

Dunhill 1-13; Dungarvan 2-6.

Ballygunner 1-13; Roanmore 2-6.

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Teams of Times Gone By DUNGARVAN SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM Year: 1996. Competition: First Round Waterford Senior Football Championship. Opposition: Gaultier. Venue: Kill. Date: Sunday, March 31st, 1996. Half-Time Score : Dungarvan 0-8; Gaultier 0-4. Full-Time Score: Gaultier 1-11; Dungarvan 0-10. Referee: Brian Power (Mount Sion).

Crohan McGregor; Dermot Dee, David Burke, Michael McLoughlin; Eoin Cunningham, Darrell Donnolly, Niall Considine; Derek Lyons, Fergal Cunningham; Pepe Ferncombe, John John Ferncombe, Dermot O’Callaghan; Ger Beresford, Morrie Ferncombe, John Power.

Sub: Kieran Curran for Niall Considine.

Scorers: Pepe Ferncombe 0-4, John Power 0-3, Morrie Ferncombe, Dermot O’Callaghan and Eoin Cunningham 0-1 each.

Forde’s

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 5 Forecasts. 5 Correct. 0 Incorrect. Success Rate: 100%.

This Week’s Forecasts: Allianz NFL Division 4: Waterfod v (Wexford).

Allianz NHL Division 1A: Waterford v (Tipperary).

West U-21’A’ Football: Nire v (Brickeys).

West U-21 ‘B’ Football: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ballyduff Upper), An Ghaeltacht v (Kilrossanty).

County MFC Division 1: Rathgormack v (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg), Nire v (Dungarvan), Gaultier v (De La Salle).

County MFC Division 2A: Ballyduff/ Portlaw v (Clan Na Gael), Tramore v (St. Saviours).

County MFC Division 2B: St. Pats v (An Ghaeltacht), St.Olivers v (Ardmore).

County MFC Division 3: Kilrossanty v (Affane), St.Mollerans v (Cois Bhride), Ballyduff Upper v (Stradbally).

To Date: 36 Forecasts. 24 Correct. 12 Incorrect. Success Rate: 66.6%.

Waterford County GAA Board Vice Chairman, Seán Ó Reagáin made special presentations to the Fenor Junior Hurling backroom team of, Thomas O’Neill, First Aid, Joe Kennedy and Michael Mooney, Fitness, Dermot Dooley and Peter Kirwan, Physio at their Victory Dance in the Majestic Hotel.

[Noel Browne]

County Senior Football League/Phelan Cup GROUP 1 Stradbally Kilrossanty An Rinn Ardmore St. Saviours Brickey Rangers Round 1: Stradbally V St. Saviours at Stradbally Friday, 11th March 8.00 p.m.

Ardmore V Kilrossanty at Ardmore Sat. 12/3/16, 3 pm An Rinn V Brickey Rangers An Rinn Sat. 12/03/16, 3 pm Round 2: An Rinn V Stradbally at An Rinn Sat. 19/03/16, 6 pm St. Saviours V Kilrossanty at St Saviours Sat. 19/03/16, 6 pm Brickey Rangers V Ardmore Bushy Park Sat. 19/03/16, 6 pm Round 3: Kilrossanty V Stradbally at Lemybrien Sat. 02/04/16, 7 pm

St. Saviours V Brickey Rangers at St Saviours Sat. 02/04/16, 7 pm Ardmore V An Rinn at Ardmore Sat. 2/04/16, 7 pm Round 4: Stradbally V Brickey Rangers at Stradbally Sat. 28/05/16, 7.30 pm St. Saviours V Ardmore at St. Saviours Sat. 28/05/16, 7.30 pm Kilrossanty V An Rinn at Lemybrien Sat. 28/05/16, 7.30 pm Round 5: Ardmore V Stradbally at Ardmore Sat.16/07/16 7.30 pm Brickey Rangers V Kilrossanty at Bushy Park Sat. 16/07/16, 7.30 pm An Rinn V St. Saviours at An Rinn Sat. 16/07/16, 7.30 pm GROUP TWO 1 Ballinacourty 2 The Nire

3 Gaultier 4 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 5 Ballinameela 6 Rathgormack Round 1: Gaultier V Ballinacourty at Gaultier Sat. 12/03/16, 3pm Ballinameela V The Nire at Ballinameela Sat. 12/03/16, 3 pm Rathgormack V Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg at Rathgormack Sat. 12/3/16, 3 pm Round 2: The Nire V Ballinacourty at Ballymacarbry Sat. 19/03/16, 6 pm Rathgormack V Ballinameela at Rathgormack Sat. 19/03/16, 6 pm Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Gaultier at Clashmore Sat. 19/03/16, 6 pm Round 3: Ballinameela V Ballinacourty at Ballinameela Sat. 02/04/16, 7 pm Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V

The Nire at Clashmore Sat. 02/04/16, 7 pm Rathgormack V Gaultier at Rathgormack Sat. 02/04/16, 7 pm Round 4: Ballinacourty V Clashmore / Kinsalebeg at Abbeyside Sat. 28/05/16, 7.30 pm The Nire V Rathgormack at Ballymacarbry Sat. 28/05/16 7.30 pm Gaultier V Ballinameela at Gaultier Sat. 28/05/16 7.30 pm Round 5: Ballinacourty V Rathgormack at Abbeyside Sat. 16/07/16, 7.30 pm Ballinameela V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Ballinameela Sat. 16/07/16, 7.30 pm The Nire V Gaultier at Ballymacarbry Sat. 16/07/16, 7.30 pm

Senior Hurling League - Sargant Cup 2016 GROUP ONE 1 Ballygunner 2 Ballyduff Upper 3 Passage 4 Fourmilewater 5 Mount Sion 6 Tallow GROUP TWO 1 Dungarvan 2 Portlaw 3 De La Salle 4 Roanmore 5 Abbeyside 6 Cappoquin Round 1 Saturday, 26th March Ballygunner V Fourmilewater at Ballygunner 6 pm Tallow V Ballyduff Upper at Tallow 6 pm Passage V Mount Sion at Passage 6 pm Round 2 Saturday, April 23, 2016

Passage V Ballygunner at Passage 7.30 pm Ballyduff Upper V Mount Sion at Ballyduff 7.30 pm Fourmilewater V Tallow at Ballymacarbry 7.30 pm Round 3 Saturday, June 04, 2016 Mount Sion V Ballygunner at Mount Sion 7.30 pm Ballyduff Upper V Fourmilewater at Ballyduff 7.30 pm Tallow V Passage at Tallow 7.30pm Round 4 Saturday, July 02, 2016 Ballygunner V Ballyduff Upper at Ballygunner 7.30 pm Mount Sion V Tallow at Mount Sion 7.30 pm Fourmilewater V Passage at Ballymacarbry 7.30 pm Round 5

Saturday, July 09, 2016 Ballygunner V Tallow at Ballygunner 7.30 pm Fourmilewater V Mount Sion Ballymacarbry 7.30 pm Ballyduff Upper V Passage at Ballyduff 7.30 pm GROUP TWO Round 1 Saturday, 26th March Dungarvan V Abbeyside Dungarvan 6 pm Portlaw V Roanmore Portlaw 6 pm Cappoquin V De La Salle Cappoquin 6 pm Round 2 Saturday, April 23, 2016 Dungarvan V De La Salle Dungarvan 7.30 pm Abbeyside V Portlaw Abbeyside 7.30 pm Cappoquin V Roanmore

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Cappoquin 23/04/16 7.30 pm Round 3 Saturday, June 04, 2016 Roanmore V Dungarvan at Roanmore 7.30 pm Portlaw V Cappoquin at Portlaw 7.30 pm De La Salle V Abbeyside at Gracedieu 7.30 pm Round 4 Saturday, July 02, 2016 Portlaw V Dungarvan at Portlaw 7.30 pm Abbeyside V Cappoquin at Abbeyside 7.30 pm De La Salle V Roanmore at Gracedieu 7.30 pm Round 5 Saturday, July 09, 2016 Cappoquin V Dungarvan 7.30 pm Roanmore V Abbeyside 7.30 pm De La Salle V Portlaw 7.30 p

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior Football Senior Attached Championship 2016 1 Stradbally 2 Kilrossanty 3 Brickey Rangers 4 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 5 An Rinn 6 Ballinameela 7 Rathgormack 8 Gaultier 9 St. Saviours Round 1 – Friday, 1st April 6.45 p.m.:

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Stradbally at Clashmore Ballinameela V An Rinn at Ballinameela Rathgormack V Gaultier at Rathgormack St. Saviours V Kilrossanty at St. Saviours Brickey Rangers Bye Round 2: Friday 8/4/16 6.45 p.m.

Stradbally V Gaultier at Stradbally Brickey Rangers V St. Saviours at Bushy Park An Rinn V Rathgormack at An Rinn Ballinameela V Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg at Ballinameela Kilrossanty Bye Round 3:

Friday, 15th April at 7.00 p.m.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Brickey Rangers at Clashmore Rathgormack V Stradbally at Rathgormack Gaultier V Kilrossanty at Gaultier St. Saviours V An Rinn at St. Saviours

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Nire/Fourmilewater MUNSTER A COLLEGES FOOTBALL FINAL Hard luck to Clonmel High School who lost out St. Brendan's of Killarney in the Munster Colleges final in Mallow last Saturday. The Nire was proudly represented by Jake Mulcahy, Liam Cooney, Shane O’Meara and Stephen Ryan who are all on the team. Club stalwart and secretary Dave Nugent is a selector.

1966 WATERFORD FOOTBALL TEAM TO BE HONOURED On Sunday, 6th March at 6:30 p.m., Waterford GAA in conjunction with Club Deise will honour the Waterford Senior Football team of 1966 exactly 50 years to the day at a function to be held in Crotty's Bar, Leamybrien. It is the 50th Anniversary of the first Waterford Football team to play in Croke Park. The game in which concerned Waterford and Dublin. There is an open invitation to all interested parties to attend the presentation to the players at 8pm.

All 21 members of the panel including The Nire's Mick Connolly will all be attending and we will also have in attendance Aogán Ó Fearghaíl (GAA President) and legendary Kerry Footballer, Mick O'Dwyer.

Below are the players who will be honoured on the night!

Waterford Football Panel 6th March, 1966: John Martin, Gaultier Paddy Carlton, Ardmore Tom Flynn, Kilrossanty Ger Mooney, Kill John Joe Carlton, Ardmore Peter Crotty, Rathgormack Leo Gardiner, Erins Own Tom Riordan, Kilrossanty Wally O'Connor, John Mitchels Noel Walsh, Kilrossanty Billy Connolly, Windgap Mick Connolly, Nire Tommy Kirwan, John Mitchels Jim Rooney, Ardmore Monty Guiry, Kill Pat Clancy, Stradbally Tommy Joe Harty, An Rinn Eddie Mooney, Ardmore Pa Walsh, Kilrossanty Johnny Kearns, Bonmahon Tom Walsh, Kilrossanty Sean Murphy (Selector), Windgap MEMBERSHIP Membership is a huge source of finance for every club. We are also aware of the considerable financial pressure on all families. However no club can survive without this vital revenue stream. On the registration night we will be offering a number of options of paying your annual membership.

The most attractive of these is our direct debit scheme. This has proved popular with quite a number of families. This method of payment will ensure free family membership of Nire/Fourmilewater clubs, weekly lotto ticket for both clubs and one annual Deise draw ticket where you could win the top monthly prize of €10,000.

The club is appealing to members to show their support which will then enable us fulfil our targeted goals and enable us compete at the highest possible levels both on and off the playing pitches. A direct debit mandate if you choose to that method of payment and a membership form, that we ask you to complete.

WATERFORD SENIOR FOOTBALLERS Well done to Maurice O’Gorman, James McGrath and the Waterford Senior footballers on their excellent 3-15 to 0-15 over Carlow last Sunday in the National Football league division 4. Let’s hope they can continue their winning ways against Wexford next Saturday night.

NIRE WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Nire Lotto result February 27th. Numbers drawn 3, 4, 18. No winner. 5 x 20 Winners: Siobhan Murphy, Dale Long, Chrissie Horkan, Noah Doocey, Eilish Whelan. Next week’s Jackpot €2,400.

FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Fourmilewater Lotto Result February 27th, 2016. Numbers drawn 15, 24, 32. No winner.

Jackpot €600. Next week’s Jackpot €750. Two by €75 winners: Joan Wall, Ellen Kelly.

FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS Winners: Mem Murphy and John Mangan; Tom Kearney and Donal Fraher. Lucky Tables: Walter Wall and Eileen Ryan; Kathleen Coleman and Eddie Byrne.

NIRE FOURMILEWATER JUVENILE NOTES Registration Night: Thanks to everyone for supporting our successful Registration night last week. A very special welcome to our newest and youngest members, who are the future of the club both on and off the field.

Membership: Please note that you can avail of free membership by signing up to the Club's Direct Debit scheme, which at the same time, be supporting the club's main fundraisers i.e. Weekly lotto and Deise Draw, all for as little as €4.25 per week.

If you would like more information of if you have any queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Ger Walsh at 087 6713642 or Deirdre O'Meara at 087 0689929

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Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616 Reminder: We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc.

Training – U-13: Our U-13 Train every Tuesday at 7 pm in the community centre €3.

U-11/12: Our U-11/12 training continues every Monday between 6-7 p.m.

Our U-10/11's training continues every Thursday between 5/6 pm in Community Centre.

U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Friday between 6 pm and 7 pm in the community centre.

Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games.

Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a jackpot of €6,900 held in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 28/02/16. Numbers were 2, 18, 22, 25. €30 to the following people Aine, Pat, David, Ciara & Mark C/O Pat Prendergast; Mrs K. Connors, Adramone. Seller’s prize of €30 Paul Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 6/3/16 for a Jackpot of €7,000. On duty on the night Benny Whyte and Michael Keating.

MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP Our minor Footballers are In Action against Affane next Sunday morning 6th of March at 11.30 p.m. in Leamybrien. Please come along and support the boys in Green and Gold.

1966 WATERFORD TO BE HONOURED The first Waterford team to play in Croke Park in Senior Football against Dublin will be honoured

by Waterford County Board and Club Déise. Our Club had five players involved, four on the starting fifteen Noel Walsh, Tom Riordan, Tom Flynn, Tom Walsh and Pa Walsh as a substitute. The function takes place this coming Sunday evening, 6th March at 6:30 p.m. in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. It promises to be a great evening with the GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaíl and Mick O'Dwyer present on the night.

MONSTER BINGO Thank you to everyone who supported our Monster Bingo last Friday evening, 26th February in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. Our next Monster Bingo will be on Friday, 18th March in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Draft fixtures have been put in place for this championship. This year we will see one group of nine teams and we are due to travel to St. Saviours to take on the home side on Friday, 1st April.

PHELAN CUP Likewise is due to begin on Saturday, 12th March and we will travel to Ardmore to take on the home side. These dates may however change and are not set in stone.

U-21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL We were due to play An Ghaeltacht in Stradbally on Saturday last but it had to be postponed because of the weather no date has been fixed yet.

JUVENILE NOTES UNDER 16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2 Our under 16s opened their championship campaign last Sunday morning against a strong St. Oliver’s side. This was an end-to-end game with the boys going into an early lead before St. Oliver’s came back to lead 3-1 to 1-1 at the break.

On the turnover the boys had some great passages of play and scored 2-4 without reply to open up a 3-5 to 3-1 lead. It was a hard fought battle for the final fifteen minutes in which both sides could have taken the spoils before the boys got the winning point in added time to win by a single score 3-10 to 5-3. This was a great team performance by the boys as they dug deep to carve out a great win.

Team: Philip Dunwoody, Paddy Hayes, Patrick Power, Aiden Behan, Anthony Lonergan, Luke Ryan, Padraigh Fitzgerald, Caoimhin Walsh, Eoin Power, Michael Lawlor, Seamus Fitzgerald, Darragh Walsh, Oisin Walsh, Jack Kavanagh, Rian. Hogan.

Membership/Registration Day: Our Membership/Registration will take place this Wednesday evening in St. Brigid's Hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Many of you have already registered, however, many others are due to register.

We would encourage anyone that is not registered to please come along on Wednesday evening. It is very important that anyone wishing to play with the club must have their membership played. Looking forward to seeing you all tonight Wednesday. New members always welcome.

Under 13 Football: The under 13's are taking part in a 2 week football blitz which is hosted by

Naomh Brid under 9’s at indoor blitz in Ballinameela recently.

Stradbally through the Games Development Association. The first Under 13 Championship game will is fixed for 3 weeks time.

Under 14 Football Championship: The under 14's are due to play round 2 of the championship on Sunday morning next the 6th of March away to The Nire. All First Round games in the championship were cancelled last week due to the wet weather and condition of the pitches.

Nursery Training: Nursery Training will commence with the next few weeks - Teamer texts will be issued and notes will be sent into the primary schools.

Ballinameela BALLINAMEELA FASHION SHOW A big thanks to all who braved the bad weather to come to the fashion show on Friday last, what a brilliant night's entertainment had by all! A big thank you again to all our sponsors, spot prize donors, to the Park hotel for the venue and of course to the shops that lent us their clothes for the night: -Venture Clothing -Ger Wyley Sportswear -Wozza Menswear -New Look -Carrig Donn -Signet Womenswear -Sheena Womenswear -Noel Devereux Manshop -James' Menswear -Muiri K Boutique Thank you also to our 46 models, most braving the daunting catwalk for the first time and making it look so easy. Massive praise must go to the organising committee who really left no stone unturned and without whom such a breadth of sponsors/shops/spot prizes would not have been present. To our MCs for the night, Paul Curran and Lisa McGrath, a big well done to both of you. Ye made it seem effortless and brought great colour to an already colourful evening! To the women who organised the models backstage and onstage, thank you for helping ensure that the event ran as smoothly as it possible could.

Our Chairman, James Maher, summarised the night perfectly when he described it as a terrific example of community spirit, well done to all involved!

Photos of the night have been posted on the club's Facebook page, so make sure to take a look. And, of course, if you see anything that you like be sure to call into the local outlets and support them with a purchase!

MEMBERSHIP Membership can be paid to Membership Officer Brian Phelan. For a full breakdown of membership types and expenses, he can be contacted on brianphelan07@yahoo.ie or

0876651169. All money for membership needs to be paid before March 31st.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL DRAFT FIXTURES R. 1 v An Rinn in Ballinameela 1-4-16 at 6.45 p.m.

R. 2 v Clashmore in Ballinameela 8-4-16 at 6.45 p.m.

R. 3 bye R. 4 v Brickeys in Bushy Park 27-5-16 at 7.30 p.m.

R. 5 v St. Saviours in Ballybeg 24-6-16 at 7.30 p.m.

R. 6 v Rathgormack in Ballinameela 1-7-16 at 7.30 p.m.

R. 7 v Gaultier in Gaultier 8-7-16 at 7.30 p.m.

R. 8 v Killrossanty in Ballinameela 22-7-16 at 7.30 p.m.

R. 9 v Stradbally in Stradbally 29-7-16 at 7.30 p.m.

PHELAN CUP DRAFT FIXTURES R. 1 v The Nire in Ballinameela 12-3-16 at 3.00 p.m.

R. 2 v Rathgormack in Rathgormack 19-3-16 at 6.00 p.m.

R. 3 v Ballinacourty in Ballinameela 2-4-16 at 7.00 p.m.

R. 4 v Gaultier in Gaultier 28-5-16 at 7:30 p.m.

R. 5 v Clashmore in Ballinameela 16-7-16 at 7:30 p.m.

Naomh Brid INDOOR BLITZES The under nine team played a hurling blitz on Saturday, 20th Feb. in Ballinameela community centre. They had three matches vs St. Olivers, An Gaeltacht and Ardmore. The same group then had a football blitz on the following week Saturday, 27 February.

LEAGUES The outdoor leagues are ready to begin – we have to wait until pitches are suitable for playing.

Some divisions have started already including minor, under 16 and under 14.

The under 10 football league is due to be run every Sunday morning in March beginning next Sunday, March 6th.

The Under 13 football league is due to begin the following Sunday, March 13th with a home game in Kilgobinet versus Ballinacourty at 11 a.m.

Under 12 hurling will start on the first week of April.

Notification will be given to parents as soon as these fixtures are confirmed.

REGISTRATION DAY Naomh Brid committee will meet this week to plan the upcoming registration day. Full details next week.

CLUB NOTES If any person or group in the club wants to include match news, fixtures or photos etc in the

weekly notes please send email to the club PRO. Email address is (nb-pro@outlook.ie). These need to be received by Sunday evening at 6 p.m. for inclusion that week.

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers were 7-1416-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Sandy and Ella McGrath, Martin Byrne, Billy Cantillon, Maura Heffernan, Mick Carey. Next week's jackpot will be €12,900.

THE DEAG AHEARNE AND TOBIN CUPS Shamrocks hope to play both the Tobin Cup (U-14) and the Deag Ahearne Cup which will be Shamrocks against Erins Own on Saturday, 19th March in Knockanore. We were treated to two excellent matches last year so hopefully the day will be fine and we get a repeat of that. Come along and give your support.

DÉISE DRAW The first draw of the new Déise Draw takes place on the last Friday in March, so there is still plenty of time to get your tickets from any committee member.

SCÓR NOTES The first qualifying round of Scór na bPaisti takes place in an Rinn this Friday night March 4th at 7.30 p.m. We wish the very best of luck to the following girls who will be taking part in the set dancing competition on the night...Rachel Roche, Rachel Beecher, Abbey Morrissey, Emma Roche, Catherine Hynes, Doireann Ormonde, Jessica McSweeney and Aobhla Motherway.

Best of luck also to Meadhbh Ormonde who is competing in the Recitation section and to Catherine Hynes, Rachel Roche and Jessica McSweeney who will be taking part in the quiz.

Rathgormack RATHGORMACK NATIONAL SCHOOL GAA Congratulations to the Rathgormack NS GAA quiz team that finished 2nd in the Cumann Na mBunscoil GAA schools Quiz on Thursday, 25th February at the Tower Hotel Waterford.

The team that consisted of Gerard Hahessy, Barry Power, Adam Murray and Peter Walsh, all members Rathgormack’s U-13 football team for the coming year, scored an amazing 58 out of 60 and only lost out on first prize following a tiebreaker question, with Killea NS coming first.

The boys received Waterford GAA shorts and socks as part of their prize.

U-16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our u-16s got their championship off to a winning start with a 3-5 to 1-7 away win over Brickey Rangers.

They play Kilrossanty at home on the 23rd March in Round 2.

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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Monday night in Alice O’Connors where the jackpot is €3,000 as on Sunday night last Eddie O’Halloran was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 19, which when turned was not the Joker though he did win €50.

Anthony Whelan and the Morning Club won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crotty’s Corner Bar. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL Our under 21 footballers made the trip to Carriganore last Monday night to take on The Nire in the first round of the Western Championship. At the end of a very competitive game of football we emerged victorious and advance to the Semi-Finals of the championship.

ABBEYSIDE SPORTS AWARDS This Sunday night at 8:30 pm in Minnies Bar the Annual Abbeyside Sports Awards will once again be presented to those who have made a valuable contribution to the various sporting bodies in our community. The O’Brien family have generously sponsored these awards for a number of years now and on Sunday night a number of members of our club will be presented with awards. Also on the night there will be a tribute to the late Michael Collins and for this reason we would ask as many club members as possible to call along on the night and show your support for these awards.

INTER-COUNTY ACTIVITY On Sunday last the Waterford senior footballers recorded their first win in the Allianz National Football league with a comprehensive victory over Carlow. Stephen Enright, Brian Looby, Conor Prunty, Patrick Hurney and Michael O’Halloran all played their part in the victory whilst Eoin Bergin and James O’Mahoney are also on the panel. We wish them the very best of luck ahead of this Saturday night’s game against Wexford in Fraher Field.

MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind intending members and especially players that membership fees are now due and can be paid to Kevin Tobin or any team manager. We would ask players to make a special effort to pay their membership before returning to training to ensure they are covered by insurance.

BOOKING OF PITCHES As teams start back training over the next few weeks we remind all team managers that they must book the pitches/astro turf with Michael Donovan prior to training and also managers are asked to remember that the main pitch remains closed until further notice.

CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night in the the CBS Hall with a jackpot of €1,000.

JUVENILE NOTES Féile fast approaching: We intend to hold a sponsored walk and run on the 13th March at 5.30 pm in aid of Féile 2016. Everyone is welcome to participate including young and old, so grab your trainers and put this date in your diary and help raise a few Euro to host this prestigious event in June.

Under 16: Our under 16 footballers were due to play their first championship game at the weekend away to Tramore. However, due to a waterlogged field in Tramore this game had to be postponed and will be played at a later date in the year. The next game that we know of in this championship is in three weeks time.

Under 14: We play our first game of the year in the under 14 football championship this Sunday morning coming away to Gaultier. This was ment to be this groups second game of the year but due to unfavourable conditions two weeks ago this is their first game out. We wish all involved well and hopefully it will be a long year for all. We hope also that the weather picks up in the next week to allow this game to be played.

Under 9: The under 9 football team played a blitz in Bohadoon on Saturday morning last. This was this groups first outing of the year in football and all enjoyed their day out. It is back to the field on this Saturday morning for this group of players for our normal outdoor hurling sessions. New members for this group are always welcome.

Membership: Membership for 2016 for our juvenile players is now due. We ask for parents to co-operate with us and pay the membership as soon as possible. This is to make sure that all players are insured as if they are not members they are not insured which is outside our control.

Under 11: Under eleven hurling training continues this Friday night between 6 and 7 p.m.

New members are always welcome and membership forms will be handed out on the night.

Under 10 and 13: Training for the under 10 and under 13 age groups will go ahead again this Friday night in the wall ball. The under 10 team will train between 7 and 8 p.m. and the under 13 team will train between 8 and 9 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Outdoor Hurling: The underage outdoor hurling season continued on Saturday morning last for the groups between under 5 and under 8.

The under 9 team would usually be included in

GAA CLUB NOTES these sessions too but were playing a blitz last weekend. This under 9 group will continue as normal this weekend out in the field for their usual Saturday morning session. These sessions continue this Saturday, March 5th, 2016 for anyone between the ages of under 6 and under 9. New members are always welcome and hurleys and helmets will be available on the day. These sessions will continue weekly on a Saturday morning between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 for the foreseeable future. This Saturday which is March 5th will be allocated as a membership day where we hope to collect all the membership for the relevant age groups.

CAMOGIE NOTES Camogie season is up and running with all age groups back in competitive action in the next few weeks. U16s will play their first game of the season on the 4th April, with U-14s out the following week on the 11th. Training continues every Tuesday evening from 7-00 to 8-00 for U14/U-16, The u-14/u16s played a challenge match on Saturday last in Abbeyside the girls put in a great preformance in very heavy underfoot conditions and it really showed that these girls had been training all winter. U-12s return to training on Saturday 5th at 4.00 pm until 5.00 pm all girls who intend to play this year are asked to attend. As always like any voluntary club we are always looking for people to get involved if you think you would be interested contact any of the committee members.

Our sponsored walk will take place on Sunday, 13th March, this walk is to raise money for our up and coming Féile weekend. Cards can be got from Ritchie or Eddie.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Rathgormack National School GAA Cumann na mBunscol - Brother Anselm GAA Memorial Quiz – Well done to our quiz team of Adam Murray, Peter Walsh, Gerard Hahessy and Barry Power who came tied first and were beaten by the narrowest of margins in a tie-breaker.

We are very proud of the boys.

Ardmore Ardmore LOTTO Monday, 29th February, 2016. Numbers 3-1219-23. Runners-up: Pat O’Connell c/o Kiely’s Cross Bar. Ann French c/o Grange Post Office.

Micheal Morrissey c/o An Tobar. Jamie and Sadie Prendergast c/o Mary Prendergast. Ann Hally c/o Quinns. Next week’s jackpot €5,200 at Keever’s Bar. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL We got beaten by Comeragh Gaels 6-9 to 314 in under 21 football quarter- final last Sunday in Abbeyside. After a very poor first half we trailed 4-4 to 5 points at half-time. We then produced some brilliant football to turn the lead around and actually led by three points with 10 minutes to play. Unfortunately, the victors were to finish the stronger with two late goals. Ultimately, our poor first half was to prove our downfall as we left ourselves with a mountain to climb in the second half. We are now out of the under 21 championship. Thanks to all involved who helped out.

Tramore Tramore OPEL ALL STARS HURLING COACHING SESSION Many congratulations to Jenny Evans who won a prize in the Opel All Stars Competition which resulted in Kilkenny star Jackie Tyrell turning up last Saturday to coach some of our young hurlers on a fine afternoon. All the lads enjoyed the session and a great day was had by all.

FOOTBALL FIXTURES (all times of games are subject to change please confirm with team mentors) Our U-14 Footballers play at home to An Ghaeltacht on Sunday, 6th March at 11.00 am Minor Footballers play St. Saviour's away on Sunday, 6th March at 11.30 am in their Ballybeg Pitch.

JUVENILE TRAINING TIMES Monday 6-7 pm U-6-7-8-9 hurling.

7-8 pm U-13-14 Hurling.

Tuesday 6-7.30 pm U-15 Hurling.

Thursday 6-7 pm U-7-8-9-10 Football.

7-8 pm U-14 Football.

8-9 pm Minor Football.

Friday 7-8 pm U-11-12 Hurling.

CHELTENHAM PREVIEW NIGHT Thanks to all who supported this enjoyable evening as it raised funds for the Irish Jockeys Injury Fund as well as Tramore Juvenile GAA Club. Many Thanks to our panel that consisted of Bookmaker Noel Cummins, jockeys Brian Hayes, Johnny Burke, and Brian O'Connell, trainers Ben Brookhouse, Shay Barry and John (Shark) Hanlon.

MC’s for the night Ken Whelan and Andrew Mullaly entertained the crowd throughout with a mixture of wit and banter which resulted in everybody going home with a full card of tips for the forthcoming annual Cheltenham Race Meeting.

Many thanks to all our sponsors and supporters and to all the local businesses and sports clubs who sponsored terrific spot prizes.

Finally, a special word of thanks to Alan Dooly who put trojan work into organising the night and our committee for their work as well. Thanks to Tramore Print for excellently meeting all our printing needs.

LADIES FOOTBALL U-12 and U-14 training Monday’s from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Registration is to be paid by end of March, installment payments welcome.

Adult €62, 12yrs -18yrs €40, Under 10 yrs €22 CAMOGIE Training on Wednesday evenings U-6 to U10: 6 - 7pm, U-12 & U-14: 7 - 8 pm, U-16 U-18 and Adult: 8 - 9 pm.

LOTTO The next draw takes place on Wednesday, 9th March when the Jackpot will be a whopping €6,800. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €6,700 Jackpot in last Wednesday's draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 5 and 10. Lucky Dip Winners of €40 each were Pat Drohan, Sweetbriar, Betty Clune, Sweetbriar and Billy Murray, Old Crobally Road. Thanks to all who support the Lotto.

SOCIAL DANCE NIGHT Social Dancing continues again in Tramore GAA Club Centre this Friday night 4th March with Pat Hayes & Band. Dancing from 9.30 pm till late.

CARDS Mary Halley, Nicky Power and Liz Halley beat Nicky Grace, Josie Connors and John Dunne in last week’s final. Cards every Friday, at 9.30 pm and all are welcome. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Mary Bray and Michelle Lonergan (Bingo).

John Mitchels John Mitchels ADULT Training this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. We are due to play our first league match on the weekend of 19th March. Can anyone still due to pay membership please make a payment this week.

The importance to both the player and club cannot be over emphasised.

DEISE DRAW Tickets are now available for purchase. The first draw takes place on the last Friday of March.

Can all ticket sellers collect their tickets from Molly this week. We are asking all players, families and supporters to purchase a ticket this year.

UNDERAGE Due to a flu epidemic we were unable to take part in the under 7 blitz in Kill last weekend. This week it’s the turn of our u-8’s on Saturday morning. A text will be sent out to all with details.

Our u-13’s are in action this Monday, 29th Feb. We will have a report next week if these games have gone ahead.

Training for our u-13’s continues at 6.15 p.m. on Thursday evenings.

GET WELL SOON The club would like to send best wishes to Nicolas Comyn who received a nasty hand injury last week. Everyone in the club wishes him a speedy recovery.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Brian and Mary Dunford on the birth of their daughter Caoimhe.

DÉISE DRAW It's that time of year again, the clubs main source of funds is from sales of Déise draw tickets. We had 10 winners last year, so we ask all members and supporters to purchase a ticket.

Breda Walsh is the draw co-ordinator and has distributed tickets to all sellers.

We would ask all players to please make an effort to get their membership fees paid as soon as possible as any player who suffers an injury

in training or matches will not be covered by insurance. This is a ruling from Croke Park who are the administrators of the Players Injury Fund.

Your Membership officer is J. J. FItzgerald.

St. Mary's Mary’s Juveniles St. Juveniles U-21 FOOTBALL Carriganore was the venue for the opening round of the championship last Saturday night, 27th Feb., when we took on Gaultier. The first half saw us dominating possession but not transferring it to the scoreboard and we were made pay coming up to the half time whistle when the Barony boys goaled to leave the scores tied at the break. It was a bitter pill to swallow as the lads had played very well in that opening half and could have had a green flag themselves before Gaultier goaled. Half-time score 0-5 to 1-2.

The second half saw the opposition get a foothold in the game and like the first they got the goals at crucial times despite the best efforts of a gallant St. Mary's team to win on a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-10. The defeat leaves us with a do or die game against Rathgormack in a few weeks time.

The team was:- Ml. Mooney, Conor Keane, Cian Halley, Ryan Gallagher, T. J. Veale, Ml. Harney, Ger Mooney, Jona Fenton, Corey Kennedy, Luke Foran, Ciaran Kirwan, Dan Cusack, Geoff Halley, Adam Walsh, Dylan Power. Subs used: Niall Dunphy, Jack Dee, Brian Walsh.

U-16 FOOTBALL Our U-16 footballers were due to play Clann Na Gael last Sunday morning, 28th Feb, in the first round of the championship in Kill. However, there was a no show from the opposition, which means we receive the two points. The next round is in a fortnights time.

U-6/7 FOOTBALL Our 'young’ guns were out on grass last Saturday morning when they took part in a Go Games football blitz. While conditions were soft everyone had a great time. Well done to all concerned.

Brickey Rangers Rangers Brickey CLUB LOTTO Last week’s draw was held in Tudor House where we had no Jackpot Winner. Numbers Drawn: 5-15-26-29. €25 to each of the following: John Curran, Deirdre Flynn, Paddy O’Keeffe (Ballinameela) and Maureen Dalton. Draw this Thursday night in The Local Bar with a jackpot of €5,350. Tickets available from the usual promoters at €2 each.

DARTS IN THE PARK Tickets are now on sale for our darts tournament fundraiser against Dungarvan GAA club to be held in The Park Hotel on Saturda, 26th March Tickets are selling fast with only a limited number available tickets available from Shane McGrath or Kay O’Connell.

LOCK UP Are you the last person out of Bushy? Did you turn off all the light? Did you lock all doors? Did you lock the gate? Take responsibility and lock up don’t presume someone else will.

SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the Murphy family, Glenmore, on the death of Billy

who passed away last week in New York. Billy was survived by his wife Deirdre, son Clint, daughter Devlin, brothers Francie and James, sisters Margaret and Diana and their families.

May he rest in peace.

JUVENILLE NOTES Under 8: Training resumes for the under 8 boys and girls starting Saturday, 12th March at 10 a.m. until 11.30.

Both hurling and football will be played so bring along your hurley, helmet, gum sheild and a drink.

New players welcome. Parents are encouraged to come along and help as more mentors are always welcome. No experience needed in coaching for parents as training will be offered.

Under 16 Football: Training Wednesdays at 7.30. We played our first match of the 2016 championship on Sunday last, despite us plugging away for most of the match Rathgormack ended the match as winners on a scoreline of 3-5 to 1-7.

Team: Dara Curran, Kieran Lannon, Joey Curran, Jerome Power, Dara Power (Capt), Jack McGrath, Keelan Dee-Carter, Niall Houlihan, Conor Browne, D. J. Melia, Josh Veale, Sean Lennon, Sean Ronayne, Luke Sheehan, Aidan Organ, Dermot Lannon, Tom O'Connell, James Hahessy, Sam Ormonde.

Feile Fundraiser: All children in the Feile group will be given clothes bags this week as we have organised a clothes collection.

So we are appealing to all of you to have a good spring clear-out and by doing this you are helping to raise much needed Feile funds.

If you wish to arrange collection contact Joanie on 087 2310220.

An Easter activity camp will take place for three days before Easter from 22nd to 24th March inclusive. Application forms will be circulated in the Primary Schools, you can contact Joanie on 087 2310220 to book a place.

Kill CLUB LOTTO Kirwan’s Bar hosted the latest draw in the club lotto last Monday night, 22nd Feb, where a jackpot worth €10,000 was up for grabs.

However, we had no winner, nor had we any match 3’s, so the two lucky dip prizes went to Mia Flynn, Kilbeg, and Bernie Meagher.

Each will receive €25 for their troubles. For the record the numbers drawn were 8, 12, 22, 27.

Next week Dunphy’s will host the draw.

DEISE DRAW At present our promoters have this year’s tickets currently for sale. This time around there are 9 draws, with the first one up on Good Friday in Stradbally GAA Centre.

Finally, we ask all our promoters to return there tickets and money as soon as possible to coordinator Hannah Power and not leave it until the last minute.

BON VOYAGE All our members and his fellow players wish Conor Hennessy all the best as he heads to Australia early next week for a 12 month sabbatical.

Conor missed out on most of last season with the dreaded cruciate injury and he wouldn't have been back to play until later in the year in any case.

Either which way he is a loss to the green and white for 2016, but hopefully we will see him back in the near future.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Stradbally 50/50 DRAW Congrationations to Melissa Fennell who won €250 is our 50/50 Draw. Thanks to everyone who continuously supports this draw, an essential fundraiser for pitch development U-21 FOOTBALL Well done to U-21 team and management on a comprehensive win against Dungarvan last Sunday.

Final scoreline: Stradbally 6-8; Dungarvan 2-2.

Team Panel: Andrew Kirwan, Cathal Cusack, Walter Cullinane, Maurice Sweeneny, Eoin O’Brien, Jack Mullaney, Ciaran Cusack, Ger Crowley, Darren McGuckian, Michael Aherne, Michael Sweeney, Nicky Power, Jack Navin, Stephen Keane, Daniel Weldon, Paul Tobin, Alex Pollock, Cormac Gough, Thomas ShawHamilton, Sean Barry, Frank Heffernan MINOR FOOTBALL Our Minor Footballers are playing twice this week. On Wednesday, 3rd March, Stradbally meet St. Molleran’s in Stradbally at 7.15 p.m.

On Sunday, 6th March Stradbally meet Ballyduff Upper at 11 a.m. in Ballyduff Upper LATE ALAN STONE Sincere sympathy to the family of Alan Stone who passed away recently in England. Alan took a great interest in our Club and was always obliging and willing to help out in any way he could.

May he rest in peace.

STRADBALLY GAA PARISH WINTER LEAGUE Points total after round 3: Kerry 17, Meath 15, Roscommon 14, Down 15, Waterford 15, Cork 19.

Round 4: Thursday 3/3/2016 at 6.30 p.m.

Kerry V Meath; Roscommon V Waterford; Down V Cork.

LADIES FOOTBALL Please support Stradbally ladies football club, by attending a fundraising night on the 12th march in the clubhouse. Music by Fuse, a free raffle will be held on the night and finger food will be served!! Tickets on sale from any commitee member or in the local shop, thanks. Fun night guaranteed and support would be greatly appreciated Congratulations to the Waterford Ladies Senior team, who continued their winning steak with a win against Leitrim on Sunday last. End scoreline was Waterford 4-13 to Leitrim 3-3. Well done to stradbally members Rebecca Casey, Nicola Fennell, Niamh Power, Chloe Fennell, Laura Cusack and Aisling Mullaney who are on the senior panel for Waterford Hard luck to the U-14 Waterford ladies football, who lost to a strong Tipperary team on Saturday last, in the second round of championship. End score line Tipperary 6-15 to Waterford 2-1. Better luck for the next match, girls!

SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Mary's Marys Sliabh 2016 PREDICTION QUIZ SPONSORED BY PAUL DUGGAN MOTORS All prediction sheets should now have been returned to J. P., if any entry is still outstanding, please return immediately. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support and to Paul Duggan Motors, Dungarvan for his generous sponsorship of the quiz.

CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to extend their warmest best wishes to John & Kylie Queally on the birth of their baby son Connor during the week. A brother for Séan & Chloe. We wish the family a lifetime of health and happiness together.

INTER-COUNTY Congratulations to Waterford senior footballers on their deserved win over Carlow on Sunday in Netwatch Cullen Park. Having been very unlucky in their first two outings, the boys registered their first win of their league campaign with a 3-15 to 0-15 victory. Waterford senior footballers will meet neighbours Wexford this Saturday evening in Fraher field at 7 p.m. Let’s hope that Waterford’s winning ways continue.

The Déise senior hurlers face the tough task of Tipperary this weekend when the pair meets in Semple Stadium. Waterford have full points to date with wins over Kilkenny and Cork, while Tipperary were pipped at the post by Kilkenny in their last fixture, having being victorious over Dublin in round 1.

We wish Derek McGrath’s men the very best of luck here.

Waterford senior ladies maintained their unbeaten start to the LIDL National League with a comprehensive win over Leitrim in Ardmore.

The girls ran out comfortable 4-13 to 3-03 victors on the day. This result leaves Waterford top of the league with 12 points from 4 matches. Next up for the girls is a tough away tie to joint second placed Wexford next weekend.

In the National Camogie League Division 1, The Kilkenny girls proved the stronger as they powered to a 9 point win over Waterford. Final Score - Kilkenny 3-16 (25); Waterford 3-7 (16).

Hard luck ladies!!

DÉISE DRAW The club would like to remind supporters that

Déise Draw tickets are now on sale through any committee member or player of the club. A mere €10 could net some lucky winner a whopping €10,000. Your entry can now be made easier via the direct debit scheme, should you want to pay your €10 via direct debit, have no hesitation in contacting Tom Condon (087) 4161773 or Brendan Tobin (087) 2701947.

SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The Sliabh gCua lotto has been steadily climbing recently. Tickets can be purchase in all local retail outlets or via any committee member for a mere €2.

DÉISE DAY 2016 'Deise Day at Punchestown' is on the last day of the Punchestown Irish National Hunt festival, Saturday, May 2nd, 2016. Local Band Newfoundland are lined up for the event and our MC for the day is Ted Walsh Junior.

Tables are filling up fast at the Deise Pavillion.

Why not come along to this brilliant racing festival and support our county.

Tickets are available from any committee member (Nicky Sheehan, John Jackson, Lisa Cronin, Michael Ryan, Anthony Walsh, John Murphy & Pat Grant) or by email to deiseday15secretary@yahoo.com. Ticket price includes Admission, 4 course meal, Race Card & live entertainment. Tickets are now on sale at €150.

1966 WATERFORD FOOTBALL TEAM TO BE HONOURED On Sunday, 6th March, Waterford GAA in conjunction with Club Deise, will honour the Waterford Senior Football team of 1966 at a function to be held in Crotty's Bar, Leamybrien. It is the 50th Anniversary of the first Waterford Football team to play in Croke Park, a game in which concerned Waterford and Dublin.

There is an open invitation to all interested parties to attend the presentation to the players at 8 p.m. All 21 members of the panel will all be attending and also in attendance will be Aogán Ó Fearghaíl (GAA President) and legendary Kerry Footballer, Mick O'Dwyer.

TRACTOR RUN 2016 The “Little Bobs Tractor Run” was set up as an appreciation to the late Robbie Power who died in tragic circumstances in 2011 and its obvious by the support shown each year the effect that “Little Bob” had on people’s lives.

He was a true gentleman and a friend to young and old, always ready to lend a hand or share a laugh and a joke. Bob’s passing has left a huge void amongst his family and friends.

Leaving the Touraneena Community Centre at 1 pm, 125 tractors completed a scenic route around Touraneena. Other than the 125 tractors taking part many people also donated money and time to the cause. The 2016 trophy went to Brian Moore, and spot prizes and vouchers were also given out on the day.

This year’s funds will be divided between Tír na nÓg Play School, Touraneena Village Improvement Fund and St. John’s Special School in Dungarvan. Presentation of monies will take place in Dunne’s Bar, Touraneena on Saturday night 12th of March. All are welcome.

Since the Tractor Run started in 2012 it has donated a whopping €12,880 to various clubs, groups and charities namely Touraneena Village Improvement Scheme, West Waterford Hospice, Make a Wish Foundation, Touraneena National School, Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Dungarvan Hospital Wheelchair Bus Fund, Naomh Brid/Sliabh gCua St. Mary’s GAA Clubs and of course the groups named above.

This phenomenal amount and the success of the tractor runs to date would not be possible without the support and generosity of drivers, sponsors, spectators, people preparing and serving refreshments, stewards and all the people that help to make this day so special every year.

The Power Family along with the organising committee wish to sincerely thank everyone that contributed in any way to the day, you outdid yourselves once more and we look forward to seeing you all again on New Year’s Day 2017.

May you all have a happy and peaceful 2016.

CONGRESS 2016 The GAA's Annual Congress concluded in Carlow on Saturday afternoon, with the biggest news being the introduction of the mark to Gaelic football.

Winning 68 per cent of the vote, narrowly gaining the necessary two thirds majority, Motion 41, brought to Congress by the Standing Committee on Playing Rules, will see the following rule introduced: “When a player catches the ball cleanly from a Kick-Out without it touching the ground, on or past the 45m line nearest the Kick Out point, he shall be awarded ‘a Mark’ by the Referee. The player awarded a ‘Mark’ shall have the options of (a) Taking a free kick or (b Playing on immediately."

Of the motions brought by Central Council (Motions 4-11) aimed at dealing with issues of player burn-out and fixture planning, all that were voted upon on Saturday, bar motion 6, were rejected.

Motions 4 and 5 were approved on Friday night. Motion 4 means the age limit for intercounty minor football and hurling will be reduced from U18 to U17. It proposes that all minor players at inter-county level be aged between 15 and 17 and at club level, between 14 and 18. It will

GAA CLUB NOTES become effective from January 1, 2018. Minor will remain U18 at club level.

Motion 5 means the following: the U21 grade at inter-county football level will be replaced with an U20 grade, with players eligible to be aged between 18 and 20. It proposes no such change to the U21 grade for hurling, or at club level, in either code.

However, the mood for change, noticeably present on Friday, had clearly dampened by Saturday morning.

Although motions 7-11 all received a simple majority in favour from the delegates, none received the required two thirds and therefore were all rejected.

Motion 7 proposed that All-Ireland football finals be played on the first Sunday in September, with the hurling final to be played two weeks prior.

The motion received 60.8 per cent in favour, but not enough to pass.

The rejection of that motion was a major torpedo to the plans for a restructured fixtures calendar, which would aim to make more space for club games and have the All-Ireland Club Championships completed in a calendar year.

Motion 8 sought to make extra-time obligatory for practically all games, with a handful of exceptions, namely All-Ireland finals and provincial finals.

However, the 57.5 per cent vote in its favour was not enough to carry it, meaning that replays will remain a central part of the GAA summer.

Motion 9 proposed the abolition of the AllIreland Intermediate Hurling Championship (inter-county only), and despite receiving over 65 per cent of the votes in favour of it, it fell short of the 66.66 per cent required to carry it.

Motions 10 and 11 sought a restructuring of the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship, but they too failed to carry the day, with the status quo remaining in place.

Also rejected on Saturday was Motion 43, which proposed that all televised inter-county championship games be available on free to air TV. There was strong opposition and the motion received just 15 per cent in favour.

The vast majority of motions put forward by the counties were rejected, but a handful were approved.

Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29th Jackpot €11,600. No winner. Numbers drawn: 1, 17, 21, 23. Consolation winners €20: Tim Looby, Kilbree; Jim Fitzgerald, Melleray Rd.; Kevin Looby, Kilbree; Ciara McCarthy, Richmond; Trina Walsh, Kilmolash.

CAPPOQUIN AFFANE CLUB FIXTURES 2016 JUVENILE FIXTURES 2016 WEST U-13 HURLING Rd 1 Mon., June 20th Cappoquin V Naomh Bhrid/St. Pats in The Sportsfield at 7 pm.

Rd 2 Mon., June 27th Cappoquin V Fourmile in Ballymac at 7 pm.

WEST U-13 FOOTBALL Rd 1 Sun., Mar. 13th Affane V Clashmore at 11 am in Clashmore Rd 2 Sat., Mar. 26th Affane V Nire at 3 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 3 Mon., April 11th Affane V Brickeys at 7 pm in Bushy Park Rd 4 Sun., April 24th Affane V Gaeltacht at 11 am in The Sportsfield Rd 5 Affane Bye WEST U-15 HURLING Rd 1 Sat., July 9th, Cappoquin V An Gaeltacht at 3 pm in The Sportsfield, Rd 2 Sat., July 9th, Cappoquin V Lismore at 4.30 pm in The Sportsfield, COUNTY U-14 HURLING Rd 1 Mon., May 30th Cappoquin v St. saviours at 7 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 2 Mon., June 6th Cappoquin v St. Olivers at 7 pm in Ballinameala Rd 3 Mon., July 18th Cappoquin v Brickeys at 7 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 4 Mon., Aug. 8th Cappoquin v Ballyduff Upr at 7 pm in Ballyduff QF Mon., Sept. 12th, SF Mon., Sept. 19th, County Final Sat., Oct. 1st COUNTY U-16 HURLING Rd 1 Wed., June 29th Cappoquin V St. Saviors at 7 pm in Ballybeg Rd 2 Tues., July 12th Cappoquin V Sacred Heart at 7 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 3 Wed., Aug. 3rd Cappoquin V Stradbally at 7 pm in Stradbally Rd 4 Wed., Aug. 31st Cappoquin V Ballyduff Upper at 7 pm in Ballyduff QF Wed., Sept. 14th, SF Mon Sept. 26th, County Final 15th Oct. U-11 HURLING TOWN / COUNTRY LEAGUE Rd 1 Fri., April 1st Cappoquin V Brickeys at 6.30 pm in Bushy Park Rd 2 Fri., April 15th Cappoquin V St. Olivers at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 3 Fri., April 29th Cappoquin V Ballyduff at 6.30 pm in Ballyduff Rd 4 Fri., May 13th Cappoquin V Ardmore at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 5 Fri., May 27th Cappoquin V Gaeltacht at 6.30 pm in Ring Rd 6 Fri., June 10th Cappoquin V Cois Bhride at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield

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St. Patrick’s GAA Club Under 8 Football Blitz team who played against Abbeyside & Dungarvan Saturday 13th in Kilgobinet Sports Centre. Back row. L to R: Liam Dalton, Senan Devine, Jack Dukes, Ronan O'Hora, Tadgh Flavin, Sean Tobin. Front row. L to R: Sean Dennehy, Conor Dillon, Fionn Walsh, Jack Sheehan, Dylan Grumley.

Rd 2 Fri., June 24th, Cappoquin Bye U-12 HURLING TOWN/ COUNTRY LEAGUE Rd 1 Fri., April 8th Cappoquin V St. Olivers at 6.30 pm in Ballinameela Rd 2 Fri., April 22nd Cappoquin V Fourmilewater at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 3 Fri., May 20th Cappoquin V Ballyduff at 6.30 pm in Ballyduff Rd 4 Fri., June 3rd Cappoquin V Brickey Rangers at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 5 Fri., July 1st Cappoquin V Naomh Brid at 6.30 pm in Modeligo U-11 FOOTBALL TOWN /COUNTRY LEAGUE Rd 1 Fri., July 22nd Affane V An Gaeltacht at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 2 Fri., Aug. 5th Affane V Ardmore at 6.30 pm in Ardmore Rd 3 Tues., Aug. 9th Affane V Brickeys at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 4 Fri., Aug. 19th Affane V St. Olivers at 6.30 pm in Ballinameala Rd 5 Fri., Sept 2nd Affane V Dungarvan at 6 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 6 Fri., Sept. 16th Affane Bye Rd 7 Fri., Sept. 30th Affane V Kilrossanty at 6 pm in Leamybrien U-12 FOOTBALL TOWN /COUNTRY LEAGUE Rd 1 Mon., July 11th Affane V Clashmore at 6.30 pm in Clashmore Rd 2 Fri., July 15th Affane V Ardmore at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 3 Fri., July 29h Affane V Naomh Bhrid at 6.30 pm in Modeligo Rd 4 Fri., Aug. 12th Affane Bye Rd 5 Mon., Aug. 22nd Affane V St. Olivers at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 6 Fri., Aug. 26h Affane V CLashmore at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 7 Fri., Sept. 9th Affane V Ardmore at 6.30 pm in Ardmore Rd 8 Fri., Sept. 23rd Affane V Naomh Bhrid at 6 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 9 Fri., Oct. 9th Affane Bye Rd 10 Fri., Oct. 14th Affane V St. Olivers at 6 pm in Ballinameela.

COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL C’SHIP FIXTURES This Sun., Feb. 21st Affane V Ballyduff Upr at 11.30 am in The Sportsfield Sun., March 6th Affane V Kilrossanty in Leamybrien at 11.30 am.

Sun., March 13th Affane V St. Mollerans in The Sportsfield at 11.30 Sun., March 20th Affane V Cois Bhride in Tallow at 11.30 am.

Sun April 3rd Affane V Stradbally in The Sportsfield at 11 am ADULT CLUB FIXTURES 2016 COUNTY SENIOR HURLING C’SHIP Rd 1 Cappoquin V Mt. Sion; Rd 2 Cappoquin V Tallow; Rd 3 Cappoquin V Abbeyside; Rd 4 Cappoquin V Fourmilewater; Rd 5 Cappoquin V Roanmore.

WEST U-21 HURLING C’SHIP WEST UNDER 21 HURLING 2016 QUARTER-FINALS A An Gaeltacht v Fourmile, B Ballyduff v Brickeys, C Ardmore v Cloch Na Cuinne, D Clashmore v Stradbally Semi-finals B V D, A V C. JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 R 1 Cappoquin v Ring R 2 v Melleray R 3 v Clashmore R 4 v Brickeys.

WEST JUNIOR FOOTBALL C’SHIP West JFC 2016 (the championship which is hard to get knocked off) Sliabh gCua, Colligan,

Tallow, Shamrocks, Old Parish, Ballinacourty, Lismore, Cappoquin/Affane GAA Rd 1 V Lismore, Rd 2 V Tallow, Rd 3 V Old Parish, R4 v Sliabh gCua, Rd 5 v Colligan, Rd 6 V Ballinacourty, Rd 7 V Shamrocks.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who captained the Waterford minor hurlers when they won the All-Ireland minor hurling title in 1948?

2, When did Roscommon last appear in an All-Ireland senior football final?

3, What year was Ballyduff's Mossy Walsh chosen for an All-Star?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Prior to 2010 Kilkenny last defeated Tipp in an All-Ireland senior hurling final in 1967 2, Kilkenny’s Robert Lennon plays for Bennettsbridge 3, Prior to 1967 Kilkenny last previously beat Tipp in an All-Ireland senior hurling final in 1922.

CAKE SALE - 5th & 6th MARCH Lisa Murphy is having a Cake Sale in the Parish Hall on Saturday evening, 5th March before and after Mass and on Sunday morning, 6th March before and after Mass for Diocese of Waterford and Lismore Lourdes Pilgrimage Youth Helpers. Your support would be appreciated.

SPORTING BROTHERS At present two sets of brothers, the Molumbys, Jay and Andy and the Fives, Daragh and Shane who have given our adult and juvenile club some great days over the years are going great guns.

Jay at sixteen is staring for Brighton U-21s and has skippered the Irish U-21 team.

Andy also an outstanding soccer player who has represented his country starred for Cappoquin when they were crowned Munster Intermediate hurling champions in 2014 is currently on the Waterford senior hurling squad with now the seasoned Daragh and Shane.

Keep up the great work lads, your doing your family, friends, parish and clubs proud.

Lismore (Kindly sponsored by EAMONN'S PLACE) LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO The lotto draw took place on Tuesday evening in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. for a Jackpot of €20,000. Numbers drawn on the night were 1, 4, 16 26. No winner.

Consolation prizes of €20s went to John O’Donnell, John O’Keeffe c/o Mary Walsh, Gearoid Morrissey, Orla Russell. Next week’s lotto will take place on March 1st for jackpot of €20,000. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

MEMBERSHIP 2016 For those who have not paid membership yet for 2016, they can do so this Thursday evening, March 3rd in the Community Centre from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. where Joe Pollard will be there to issue receipts and membership cards for payment received on the night.

Prices are as follows: Student €25, Adult player €40, Single €30, Couple €45.

DEISE DAY Tickets are available from the club for Deise Day, Punchestown Racing festival which takes place on Saturday, April 30th. Tickets €20 each or 3 for €50.

CONGRATULATIONS Lismore GAA Club sends congratulations to Kevin and Siobhan Reddy (nee O’Gorman) on the birth of their little boy, a grandson for our Chairman Jimmy and Ann. I'm sure some bit of Black ‘n Amber will be in his wardrobe in the very near future.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Melleray Glenrovers Melleray Glenrovers WEEKLY LOTTO Week ending Sunday, 28th February, numbers drawn on the night were as follows: 9, 23, 24 & 27. There was no winner of the €1,950 jackpot which in turn means there will be €2,000 up for grabs next week, if your not in, you cannot possibly win. Many thanks to all who continue to support our weekly lotto, it is a very important fundraiser for Melleray Glenrovers GAA Club.

Consolation prizes went to the following: Mary Keane, John Jackson & Jonathan Hayes. Next week's draw will take place in the Cats Bar, Melleray, on Sunday, 6/3/2016, at 9.00 p.m.

SCOR NA bPAISTI Venue - An Rhinn, to be held on 4th March.

Competitors in the following groups – Figure dancingAisling Cahallane, Amy Coffey, Emma Kiely, Aoibhinn O’Rourke, Katie Kendrick, Jessica Lacey, Allie Costin, Abbie Prendergast. Solo Singing- Aoibhinn O'Rourke.

Recitation - Lucy Cunningham, John Murphy. Ballad group - Amy Coffey, Abbie Prendergast, Aisling Cahallane, Aoibhinn O'Rourke, Lucy Cunningham.

Instrumental Music - Aoibhinn O'Rourke, Jamie Prendergast, Aislinn Cahallane, Lucy Cunningham, Amy Coffey. Quiz - Emma Kiely, John O'Donnell, Tom Coffey.

WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS All at Melleray Glenrovers Club would like to wish the Waterford Senior Hurling panel, players, management, mentors and supporters the very best of luck on Sunday when they take on Tipperary in the third round of the National League in Thurles.

Dungarvan DÉISE DRAW The new draw starts on Friday, March 25th and it could be a Good Friday for you if you are in the draw. Our draw co-ordinators are Catherine Lyons and Mary and Paddy Fitzgerald, who will be glad to sign you up for this year’s draw.

INTER-COUNTY FOOTBALL Well done to club player Gavin Crotty and the Waterford senior footballers on their three goal win against Carlow in the National League last Sunday in Carlow, Gavin was involved in two of the goals scored and the small Waterford support were rightly proud of the teams efforts on the day.

The next game is against Wexford in the Fraher Field this Saturday at 7 p.m. and hopefully club members will come along to support Gavin and the county team.

INTER-COUNTY HURLING Best of luck to club player Patrick Curran and the Waterford team in their league game against Tipperary in Thurles this Sunday, March 6th. It is timed for 2.30 p.m. and it is the deferred game on GAA Beo. FOOTBALL FIXTURES There are many football fixtures for members to support over the next number of weeks with all the underage championships underway at the moment. Last weekend, we won one game and lost one and our minors are in action this Sunday in our own field.

UNDER 21 FOOTBALL Stradbally 6-10; Dungarvan 2-3.

Short some key players due to injury and other commitments, we were well beaten by Stradbally at the excellent Gold Coast venue last Saturday afternoon. The above scoreline didn’t look likely after 20 minutes when we trailed by just 0-2 to 0-0 and overall well done to the players who tried to the very end and finished the game with some fine scores. We know meet the winners of Nire and Brickeys in the losers group section.

Team: Jack Morrissey; Aidan Kirwan, Aaron Donnolly, Jack Lacey; John Havens, John Curran, Glen Watters; Gavin Power, Joe Allen; Sean Crotty, Eamonn Crotty, Lee Donnelly; Eamonn Ryan, Rian Crotty, Fionn Hallahan.

Subs: Shaun Murray, Mick Devine, Luke O’Callaghan, Brendan Cullinane, Kealan Daly and Conor Duggan.

Scorers: Brendan Cullinane 1-1, Joe Allen 1-0, Aaron Donnelly and Fionn Hallahan 0-1 each.

UNDER 16 FOOTBALL Dungarvan 1-7; St. Pat’s 1-3.

Well done to our under 16’s and their mentors who got our championship campaign off to a winning start against St. Pats in Bohadoon last Sunday morning. By all accounts, Cian Cliffe in goal was the Man of the Match with some of his saves bordering on the miraculous and securing a valuable winning start to the year. Our next game is against St. Marys in our own grounds on Wednesday, 23rd of March at 6 p.m.

Team: Cian Cliffe; Edward Fraher, Lee Moore, Dion Keohan; Toby Taylor, Tristan Loftus, Wayne O’Donnell; Greg Waters, John Devine; Stephen Moynihan, Daniel Kiely, Conor Keohan; Jonathon Houlihan, Conor Sheehan, Johnny Burke.

MINOR FOOTBALL Following our postponed first round game against Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, we will play our first championship outing at home this Sunday, March 6th at 11 a.m.

FÉILE FUNDRAISING Thanks to everybody who supported and who participated in our Féile Fundraising stationary sponsored cycle last Saturday and thanks to the Dungarvan Shopping Centre for facilitating.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP We are glad to report that everybody who has played championship games with us so far this year have their membership paid as per club rule.

FRAHER FIELD CLASSICS This week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page features the third and final game of the Western minor hurling finals between ourselves and Abbeyside in 1964.

DARTS IN THE PARK LAUNCH NIGHT Our local derby Darts Grand Prix with the Brickeys will be officially launched in the Tudor House this Saturday at 9 p.m. after the National League game in the Fraher Field. With both clubs involved, this fundraiser already has a sell out look about it and members are advised to purchase their tickets ASAP so as not to be disappointed on Easter Saturday night, 26th March.

Admission is €10.

LOTTO This week's numbers are 4, 19, 21 and 30.

There was no winner. The Jackpot next week will be worth €3,800. The ‘’Match 3’’prize of €100 was shared by Fionn and Shauna Hallahan, Springfield and by Geraldine Walsh c/o Dunabbey House. The ‘’Match 3’’ amount is €100 next week. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the Lotto.

ANNIVERSARY The McLoughlin family have informed us that this week is the 25th anniversary of their father John’s passing in 1991. Originally from Marlfield outside Clonmel, John was a trojan worker for the club before his untimely death at an all too young age and he was part of a group of club members who we can be grateful to for having our present club grounds.

DUNGARVAN CAMOGIE CLUB County News: It was a proud day for Waterford Camogie on Sunday last; as our adult squad took to the field in their first Senior game since winning the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship last year. They were up against a strong Kilkenny side on the day. By all accounts they made a valiant effort; even if they did come off on the losing side on this occasion. We wish them all the best for the upcoming year.

The county U-16A squad were also in action last Sunday. They played a very experienced Cork side in the Munster semi-final. It was a tight game throughout, however Cork came away with a winning margin of two points. Well done to our own club players, Kaiesha Tobin, Aisling Baumann and Sarah Lacey.

Alix Fitzgerald and Isobel Wade are part of the U-16C panel and we wish them all the best for the year ahead. The county minor squad is also well represented by our club in Clodagh Curran and Sibéal Duggan.

Club News: Training continues every Tuesday evening in the Sports Centre for our U-8s, U-10s and U-12s at 5 p.m. It is great to see our regular players return each week and we always look forward to welcoming new players.

Our newly formed Junior team made a step in the right direction last Sunday morning as we had our first puck around in the Brickey Hurling Alley (by kind permission). We are delighted to have a strong management team in place this year; Mary Killigrew, John Fitzgerald and Jacqui Ahearne. It is always great to have new people involved in our club and really appreciate the time and effort put in by same. Training will continue each weekend and people will be notified by text or you can check us out on our facebook page, Dungarvan Camogie Club Page. It’s not too late to get involved. Any queries please contact our club secretary on 087 2393924 or message us through Facebook.

CONGRATULATIONS Last week proved a very exciting and memorable one for club member, James Ledingham.

On Thursday last, James and his wife, Michelle, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Ava. Congratulations to the proud parents. The new arrival spurred James on to win the bronze medal in the 800m race in the National Indoor Championships in Athlone on Sunday.

CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE Easter Egg Draw: The Juvenile Club will be running its annual Easter Draw again this year so keep your eyes peeled for sponsorship cards with members, players and parents which will be doing the rounds in the run up to Easter. This fundraiser is a very important source of funding for the juvenile club, so do please support it if you can!

Indoor Sessions: The indoor hurling and football in Youghal for U-8's and younger continues this Friday night in Youghal GAA Club Hall.

We missed out last Friday due to the hall being unavailable. As usual texts will be sent out to remind parents, if you wish to be added to the list of recipients please contact Ger Ryan.

U-10 Football: The U-10 football starts this Sunday morning and will continue for five weeks, this series of games is always popular with players and supporters alike so keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for details of the fixtures which will usually take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Easter Camp: An Easter Camp organised by the Western GDA Division for 13+14 year old boys takes place in the Fraher Field on March 22nd, 23rd and 24th. This promises to be a great camp with excellent coaching from Inter-County stars Pauric Mahony and Ray Ó Ceallaigh among others. The cost is €15 for the three days with the camp running from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. each day. We are going to get a few club players to attend, if interested contact Barry Dunne on 087-6953648.

Cúl Camp Booking is OPENING SOON!!

Bookings will soon be accepted online for the annual Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Kelloggs Cúl Camp which is taking place from July 18th to 22nd this year. Register at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas TRAINING Training started last week for the Intermediate footballers and each week now as the league starts in early March, there was a big team out for the first night at training.

Next Sunday, Kilmacthomas will have a challenge against St. Saviours from the city. We should make sure that everyone comes along for this game. This is the time of the year to start getting fit.

JUVENILE AGM Last week the juvenile AGM was held in the Rainbow Hall. By all accounts it was a very good AGM. It was a very pleasing year for the juvenile club as they have a great team of officers running the club. At present we have some great players in hurling and football, so the further is looking good for Kilmacthomas. The new club officers that was elected on the night were: Chairman Pat Keating; Vice Chairman Ger Cusack; Secretary Tanya Kirwan; Treasurer Ann Marie Hallihan; PRO Billy Joy; Children’s Officer Helen Kavanagh.

Our U-9 panel includes Ger Casey, Eoin Collins, T. Corcoran, Oisin Joyce, Micheál O’Donovan, Ross Geary, Oisin Landy, Donnacha Hickey, Cathal Kenny, Oisin Hannigan, Billy Higgins, Brian Bourke & John Morrisson.

KEN McGRATH Everyone in the country was more than pleased to see Ken on telly on Sunday evening on TG4. Ken was by far one of the best hurlers to play for the Deise county. He had all skills, the talent, the courage in saying all that. Ken had some great players around him. He was a chip off the old block. Ken’s father Pat was such a brilliant player and not forgetting brother Eoin.

Thanks Ken for all the enjoyment we got from you and the best of health for the future.

WATERFORD HURLERS With Waterford taking on Tipperary next Sunday in Thurles, we are expecting a very close game, hoping to put another two points on the board. The best of luck to the lads. Up the Deise.

OWEN GEARY U-10 HURLING TOURNAMENT Our annual U-10 Owen Geary Indoor Hurling Blitz takes place next Saturday, 5th March. We are hoping to have 6 teams participating and all teams are asked to be at the Sports Hall at 9.45 a.m. Teams will be 7-a-side with a panel of 10 players. Looking forward to a great days hurling!

MEMBERSHIP Juvenile Club membership is now due: €15 for the first child, €10 for second family member and €5 for the third family member. Membership can be paid to any club officer.

VICTORY SOCIAL After another really successful year in 2015, Modeligo GAA Club will hold our Victory Social on Saturday, March 12th in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m. Music on the night is by Mike O'Rourke so an entertaining event is guaranteed! Tickets will cost €30 and are available from the following members of the organising committee:

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff UpperJuveniles Juvenile U-9 INDOOR HURLING AND FOOTBALL BLITZES Over the last two Saturday mornings, our U9’s have participated in the Go Games Indoor hurling and football blitzes. Teams in attendance were Cois Bhride, Naomh Cárthagh, Cappoquin and ourselves. Well done to those who played each Saturday.

Clais Mhór / Cionn t-Sáile Beag FOOTBALL FIXTURES Clashmore / Kinsalebeg U-21 team will line out against Ballyduff Upper on Friday next, March 4th. Please check facebook for further details.

The minor team will be in action against Rathgormack on Sunday next, March 6th. This match will be played in Rathgormack at 11.00 a.m.

Modeligo

Mairead McGrath: (087) 7986586; Dolores Reddy: (087) 6504774; Kieran McCarthy: (087) 2786829; Tom O’Byrne: (086) 3605202.

Tickets for the event are available on a first come, first served basis. It is advisable to get your tickets booked and paid for as soon as possible.

U-21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Comeragh Gaels 6-9; Ardmore 3-14 Comeragh Gaels, comprising of players from Colligan; Kilgobinet; Sliabh gCua and Modeligo, faced Ardmore in this year's U-21 "B" Football Championship on Sunday last, February 28th at the Abbeyside Club Grounds, and after being in

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Mellerary Glen Rovers GAA - Pictured (l. to r.): Rudy Lyons, John Jackson and Pa Lyons enjoying the Melleray Community Social. control throughout the first half, the lads had to withstand a strong second half display from Ardmore. The result here was only settled in the final moments when Gavin Dalton netted the lads sixth goal. Well done to all involved with the squad.

Tourin Tourin CONDOLENCES The club would like to extend its condolences to the John Prendergast, Ardmore, on the recent passing of his wife, Mary. May she rest in peace.

BADMINTON Despite a great showing, Tourin 2 got beaten 4-3 away to Rathgormack on Tuesday. It was a much improved performance and hopefully they can continue to improve. Both teams are away to Kilmacthomas on Wednesday. Congratulations to Marie and Ber on winning the Rathgormack tournament at the weekend. Well done to Rathgormack for running such a great competition and well done to all who represented the club.

WEIGHT WATCHERS Weight Watchers meetings continue in the Hall on Saturday mornings. Please contact Tracey on 0862318148 for further details.

LAOCHRA GAEL Waterford legend Ken McGrath was the latest player to be celebrated by the popular TG4 GAA magazine programme. The programme showed the highs and lows of Ken's Inter-County and club career. It recognised the unbelievable contribution he made, which cannot be understated, as he inspired a generation of Waterford hurlers.

MC STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Continued success to everyone doing Mark's programme. Huge progress from everyone already, great to see him and his clients doing so well. Contact Mark on 087-3827994 for enquiries on classes, personal training and individual programmes.

Naomh Chartaigh ChartaighJuveniles Juvenile (LISMORE / BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE) MEMBERSHIP 2016 Membership for 2016 will be taken up by Trish and Deirdre on this Friday, March 4th evening in the Community Centre between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Your help in relation to getting payments in would be very much appreciated.

UNDER 9s Our Under 9s played in a football blitz in Ballyduff last Saturday morning against the following teams: Ballyduff, Cois Bride and Cappoquin. The boys played really well in all games and enjoyed the morning’s football. Well done to all involved.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 10, 18, 24, 28. No winner. Consolation prizes: Mary Beecher, Kate Sheehan, Joe and Elliot Tobin, Sophie, Shane and Emma Cronin. Promoter: Teresa Cunningham. Next draw: Corner House March 7th. Jackpot €4,600.

MEMBERSHIP Club membership can be paid to Donna Buckley or Finn McCarthy.

CÓBHRÓN CLG Tulach an Iarainn wishes to express sincere sympathy to the Gear family, Tallow, on the sad passing of Alice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to Liam Moroney and family on the sad passing of Liam's uncle Paddy Barry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh

a anam.

Waterford Senior Hurling – Best of luck to the Waterford senior hurlers who will play Tipperary in Thurles this Sunday. Throw-in is at 2.30 p.m.

Waterford footballers will play Wexford this Saturday, 7.00 p.m. at Fraher Field. We wish them the very best of luck.

Bhride Cois Cois Bhride KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE TALLOW MINOR FOOTBALL Upcoming football fixture for our division 3 minors: St. Mollerans v Cois Bhride in Carrickbeg on Sunday, 6th March at 11 a.m.

UNDER 9 HURLING & FOOTBALL Well done to our under 9s on taking part in the Ballyduff tournament over the last two Saturdays giving some great performances. Next up is the turn of our under 10s. Best of luck to all.

Ballysaggart LOTTO DRAW Draw 22nd February: Numbers drawn were 14, 18, 24 and 27. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each were Kathleen O’Brien, Shrough; Joshua Nugent and David Meagher. Next week’s jackpot is €6,500. Draw takes place on Tuesday, March 1st.

FITZGIBBON FINALS WEEKEND Well done to Kieran Bennett who played as full back on the LIT team who narrowly lost out to Mary Immaculate in the semi-final last Friday in CIT. Mary I won the Fitzgibbon final on Saturday against UL.

Pats St. Pats U-9’s The last two Saturdays the boys played a hurling and football blitz in Bohadoon. The teams that took part included Abbeyside, Dungarvan and Fourmilewater/Nire. All the teams played well and it was good to see that the lads are improving with their skill levels.

St. Pats Panel: Fionnan Drohan, Jamie Walsh, Darragh Devine, Fionn Walsh, Michael Tobin, Colin Ryan, Samuel Proby, Micheal Byrne, Noel Fleming.

U-10’s Our u-10’s have their football League starting this Sunday in Bohadoon. This league will run for five consecutive Sundays and will be played outdoors. Players will be contacted by their mentors regarding times and availability of players.

There will be a hurling blitz in Carriganore on Saturday, March 12th from 11-12.30 p.m., please contact Kieran Devine regarding availability to play these games.

U-8’s This coming Saturday the lads are playing a hurling blitz in Bohadoon from 11-12.45 p.m.

Please arrive at 10.45 a.m. and don’t forget your helmets!

U-6’s Training continues every Friday evening from 6.30-7.30 p.m. in the Sports Centre. There is a fantastic turn-out with this age group and the children are really enjoying themselves.

U-10 LADIES Training continues every Wednesday from 6.30 -7.30 p.m. for this age group. All other ladies continue from 7.30-8.30 p.m. all in the centre.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY St. Pats are having a club visit from Waterford Coaching and games on Wednesday, 9th March at 7.30 p.m. All U-12 managers/coaches and selectors must attend this visit please.

There is an Easter Camp been organised in the Fraher Field from the 22nd -24th of March for 13/14 year old boys. The camp is limited to 40 players and costs €15. If anyone is interested please contact Mary Fahy for further details.

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GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club

Dungarvan Ladies contest the Munster Cup final DUNGARVAN Ladies will line out this weekend in the Munster Cup Final against Crescent of Limerick at Rockwell College, Cashel on Sunday, 6th March at 1.00 p.m. sharp.

The Dungarvan girls having beat Midleton and Fermoy en route to the Cup final are looking to earn some silverware in the form of the Munster Cup against a Crescent side who Dungarvan have been toe to toe with all season long in the

Fiona Kiely and Niamh Ui Dhuibhir with their January/February Swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Abbeyside Sports Awards on Sunday THE annual Abbeyside Sports Awards will take place next Sunday night in Minnies Bar. This annual event has gone from strength to strength over the years, honoring the sporting success of individuals over the past year and in the past.

During the course of the night, there will be a special tribute to the late Michael Collins.

It was an exceptional year for the parish and especially for the women. Niamh Briggs led the way by captaining the Irish rugby team and lifting the 6 nations following their emphatic win over Scotland in their final game.

The ladies footballers played a huge role in Waterford capturing the AllIreland title last September in Croke Park.

All four of the Abbeyside girls started on that great day for the Déise and have AllIreland medals to show for it.

They are Maria Delahunty, Megan Dunford, Caoimhe McGrath and Mary Foley.

Maria created her own piece of history by adding an FAI Cup winners medal a few weeks later in the Aviva Stadium.

It was ironic that two girls from not only the same parish but same housing estate were on opposite side in a national final.

On the UL Bohs team for the women's rugby cup final, you had Niamh Briggs and on the opposing and winning side was Bronagh O'Donovan, who was influential in the cup going to Dublin and her club Old Belevedre.

The lads weren't asleep for the year and they also left a mark on sport in the Déise and two were signaled out for their contribution, they are Patrick Hurney and Conor Prunty, who won the Waterford senior and young footballer of the year awards respectively for 2015.

There will also be five Hall of Fame Awards presented

Niamh Briggs on the night to individuals who made a contribution to clubs in the parish in the past.

Liam Enright started hurling in 1954 and since then involved with all grades of hurling and football with Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. Served on the committee for many years and was Chairman of both the Juvenile Club and the Senior Club. He also played for Waterford.

Joe Power commenced his hurling career in 1959 and played both hurling and football in all grades for the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. Played for Waterford.

Captained Ballinacourty to their first ever County Senior Football title. Managed a number of team for the club and involved as a coach, selector for many years.

Michael Fraher, a founder member of Ballinroad Soccer Club and still involved, now as President of the Club.

Started his soccer career in Abbeyside in 1965 and played for Ballinroad since

1971. Was manger of the team in 95/96 that won the first ever league title for the Club. Deeply involved in the development of the club grounds.

Johnny Burns played minor and Under 21 Football for Waterford. Won three county titles with Ballinacourty having joined the club in 1973. Won Dungarvan Sports Star Award for football in 1978.

Played hurling and football and trained under age teams in the club for many years.

Eddie Cashin had his first taste of success with the Sheehan Cup side in 1966 and followed on with victories in both minor hurling and football.

Also won Under 21 hurling and football titles and played senior hurling and football, winning 3 senior titles in football. Was Chairman of the Field Development Committee and serves as club secretary.

It all starts at 8.30 p.m. and admission is free.

Meet the Munster final squad

league table.

This Dungarvan team is also the only side in their Division to remain unbeaten throughout the entire season and are top of the table in the league with one game remaining on March 13th against Fermoy.

A win in both games would see a Munster Cup and league double for this Dungarvan team who have played great admirable all season.

Managed and trained by

former player Martina Landers, who herself is no stranger to success having captained Dungarvan teams of previous years to Munster Cup and League titles.

Martina along with her father Eddie Moore have been guiding the girls all year at training and at matches on weekends and this season thus far has been a real success story.

A thriving underage club in Dungarvan has been key in feeding the senior team this

year, which has seen many players pull on a senior shirt for the first time this year.

It is no mean feat that this full panel of girls are now in contention for Munster Cup and League honours and we wish them the very best of luck this weekend in the Cup final against Crescent.

We once again welcome supporters who would like to come along to the final in Rockwell College, Cashel at 1.00 pm on Sunday, 6th March.

Sarah Landers, goalkeeper Blackwater Community School (6th Year).

Julie Harty, left back Teacher.

Ali O’Donnell, centre back St. Augustine’s College (6th Year).

Anne Marie Tutty, sweeper Student.

Melissa Brazil, right back St. Declan’s Community College (5th Year).

Charlotte Connors, left back St. Augustine’s College (3rd Year).

Ciara Craddock, right back St. Augustine’s College (4th Year).

Ella Fay, left back St. Augustine’s College (4th Year).

Maria Dunphy, centre back St. Augustine’s College (4th Year).

Meabh Beresford, left back St. Augustine’s College (3rd Year).

Denise Egan, left midfield Child Care worker.

Alice Gourlay, centre midfield Childcare student.

Saoirse Hayes, right midfield St. Declan’s Community College (5th Year).

Evana Mansfield, centre midfield Meanscoil San Nioclas (4th Year).

Laina O’Hara, left Shauna Clancy, right midfield - St. midfield - St. Augustine’s College Augustine’s College (5th Year).

(4th Year).

Aine Lynch, left midfield Nurse.

Ellen Butler, right forward Accountant.

Lindsay Keane, forward Teacher.

Freida McGrath, left forward Teacher.

Lucy Donnelly, centre forward St. Augustine’s College (5th Year).

Clodagh Moloney, right forward St. Augustine’s College (4th Year).

Aoife Browne, forward St. Augustine’s College (4th Year).

Jessica Carroll Lawlor, left forward St. Augustine’s College (4th Year).

Emily Spratt, right forward St. Augustine’s College (4th Year).

Neasa Ni Mhurchadha, centre forward Teacher.

Martina Landers, Manager/Trainer.

Eddie Moore, Trainer.

Melissa Gallant, midfield Student.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Dungarvan United FC PREMIER DIVISION Crystal snatch a point at the death Dungarvan Utd 1; Waterford Crystal 1 Dungarvan Utd and Waterford Crystal shared the points in this crucial game played at Kilrush Park last Saturday evening. Crystal went into the game bottom of the Premier Division on three points, and with Dungarvan only three points further ahead of them, this game had the potential to play a significant role in the teams' season, desperate as they both are to avoid relegation.

Dungarvan went into the match with a squad ravaged by injury, illness and suspension, and managers Tommy Butler and Stan Cummins had to play an inexperienced side that saw three players making their debuts at this level, as well as another player making the starting XI for the first time.

The game did not initially have the feel of a relegation six pointer, as both teams belied their difficult campaigns to date with some good attacking football, especially in the first half. Crystal had the first decent chance of the game when after five minutes their centre-forward dragged his shot wide left from twelve yards out with only Michael Walsh to beat.

Dungarvan hit back with good chances of their own: on sixteen minutes, Nicky Donnelly saw an effort flash across goal after a great through ball

by Shane Lannon.

Five minutes later, Petr Goch fizzed in a great freekick from the left, from which the Crystal keeper made a good save. Crystal then hit back with a chance of their own, when their winger blazed wide when through one on one. Both sides lost their shape a bit in the latter part of the first half, and chances kept coming, Crystal hitting the post on 31 minutes, followed then by Dungarvan's Nicky Donnelly heading wide after brilliant work by Niall Farrell to get in a cross from the left.

Shane Lannon then went agonisngly close, shooting just wide after a Crystal defensive header came back off their own crossbar. This flurry of goal-mouth activity

continued when on the stroke of half time, Nicky Donnelly rounded the Crystal keeper and hit a powerful goal-bound shot only for the full-back to make a brilliant last gasp clearance off the line that got even the home support applauding. Quite how we got to half-time with the score 0-0 is anybody's guess.

The second half continued in the same vein, with the game being very open and both sides being stretched in defence. Chances were perhaps a little more difficult to come by, but goals felt inevitable. When a goal did come, it was a beauty. Petr Goch ghosted through several tackles down the right hand channel, his cross was then deflected backwards, and Nicky Donnelly had to hit his first time shot whilst on the half turn and moving away from goal.

His shot flew into the top left hand corner for a technically excellent goal and contender for Dungarvan's goal of the season.

Crystal immediately created more chances of their own, and Lee Hyslop, playing in the unfamiliar role of leftback, was called on twice to make last ditch clearances from dangerous crosses.

Michael Walsh then made an outstanding full length diving save to keep out a powerful Crystal shot that was destined for the net. As legs began to tire, Dungarvan made changes to try and see out the game.

Fifteen year old twins Shane and Gary Crotty came on, as did Dylan Swales, also still playing at u-16 level, showing the benefits of Dungarvan's commitment to its Academy and schoolboy teams over the past decade.

The old guard plus this injection of youth seemed to have secured Dungarvan the three points, but deep into injury time, after a period of Crystal pressure, a cross from the left flew across the face of goal and nestled in the bottom left of Michael Walsh's goal for the equaliser.

The referee played only a further minute of injury time, and neither team had a chance to grab an even later winner.

This will feel like two points dropped to Dungarvan, but

given the selection challenges facing the team, with some players playing out of position and so many young players having to be called upon, it really was a decent result that at least keeps the Blues three points clear of Waterford Crystal and the relegation place, and puts them up to seventh in the table.

Crystal will be delighted to have rescued a point, but this was a game they would have targeted as a possible win, and yet they leave Kilrush still three points adrift at the foot of the table.

Dungarvan Utd: Michael Walsh; Kevin Walsh; Christy Ross (c); Patrick Lynch; Lee Hyslop; Pat Quinn; Shane Lannon; Aaron Whelan (Shane Crotty, 72); Niall Farrell; Petr Goch (Dylan Swales, 78); Nicky Donnelly (Gary Crotty, 86). Subs: Mark Crotty; Danny Reynolds; Raul Rivas.

PREMIER DIVISION PREVIEW Dungarvan United play perennial title challengers Carrick United at Kilrush Park this Friday, 4th March at 7 p.m. under lights. Dungarvan come into this game having lost just two of their last seven games, and will still be smarting from what will have felt like two points dropped in the 1-1 draw with Waterford Crystal. Sitting just three points above the drop zone, Dungarvan will be keen to gain points from every home fixture, even against the most successful side in recent league history. Carrick currently sit joint top of the Premier Division, and are still undefeated after eight games.

U n c h a r a c t e r i s t i c a l l y, though for Carrick, they are no longer involved in either the Munster or FAI Junior Cups, and they have won only one of their last four league outings. However, they comfortably beat Dungarvan on the opening day of the season at Tom Drohan Park, and will go into this game as favourites.

Dungarvan are a tough nut to crack at home though, and this is likely to be a hard fought and close affair.

ACADEMY NEWS Our U-9 and U-10 academy teams played a challenge against Ballyduff on Saturday on the Astro turf. As usual the young blues turned up in their droves which gave

the coaches the task of splitting the lads into 4 teams and playing the two Ballyduff teams once each whilst giving each player a run in each game.

The game was a success and it worked well albeit with large numbers and each and every young blue played very well when it was their turn to play.

Many thanks to Ballyduff for travelling. There was some great skill shown on both sides on Saturday.

The coaches were delighted with all of them and how they are progressing in the season so far and encourage them to keep

ANOTHER BLUE MAKES THE GRADE Well done to U-12 player Liam O Siothchain who has taken his well earned place on the Waterford team. Liam has great composure on the ball and his passing is outstanding for his age.

As a young blue in the Academy Liam's skill shone and all in the club wish him well in his further soccer pursuits. coming to training on Wednesday and Saturday.

We hope to travel to Mooncoin on Saturday with our U-8 & U-9 teams. Texts will be sent to registered players once details have been finalised. Please remember only registered players are eligible to travel.

LOTTO Numbers: 26, 9, 45. No Jackpot winner. €50 winner Tommy Reynolds; €25 winner Reeve Barry; €25 winner Bea Roche. Next week’s Jackpot €7,450! Please note that tickets are only accepted if properly completed and accompanied by the correct

Pictured are Dungarvan Utd. managers and players from the Waterford 1995 FAI Youth Cup winners 21st Anniversary in the Munster Bar last Friday night. Aiden Landers, Mark Hyslop, Dixie Deegan, Colin Walsh and Kealan O'Neill. money. No responsibility is accepted for tickets and/or money received.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DISCO A disco will be held on St. Patrick’s Day at Kilrush Park from 4 to 6 p.m. Selfie Station. €3 entry. Organisers Kirby School of Performing Arts and Dungarvan United FC. EASTER CAMP - EASTER CAMP - EASTER CAMP We are delighted to announce the dates for our first camp of 2016. Tuesday, 29th March - Friday, 1st April.

Open to All Children Aged 6 11. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fun Football For All. Qualified Coaches. €35.00 Per Child.

Deposits now being taken.

Places strictly limited! Don't Delay & Book Today. 087 055 7939.

ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks-off the start of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations. In the past few years our presence in the parade has been predominately academy children. We really want to show how much the club has grown over the years and with over 200 children playing between the academy and schoolboys this season we ask that as many members join us in the parade this year. Full details next week.

U-14A LEAGUE Johnville 0; Dungarvan United 9 On Saturday last our U-14A side returned to schoolboy football after being absent since mid -November due to the ongoing bad weather that has hit the country. Prior to this game our players have been training

3rd Division Bolton 4; Dungarvan Utd 3. Pictured are Dungarvan Utd. players and managers who travelled to Bolton on Sunday last to face the league leaders.

Unfortunately, a narrow loss for the Blues but a good result for the first game in three months.

hard every Tuesday and Saturday, and also played a challenge game vs Carrigaline Utd two weeks ago to keep in shape.

Judging by the score line our players were well prepared for their first game back.

Dungarvan started the game the quickest & sharpest of both sides, it wasn't long before the dead lock was broken. On the 5th minute Sam Uniacke opened the scoring, Ben played a great through ball into Sam who found himself 1 on 1 with the keeper and made no mistake by sticking the ball to the roof of the net.

After The first goal we really got into the game creating alot more chances. We doubled our lead in the 10th minute when Kacper let fly from 25 yards out outting the ball into the top corner to make it 2-0.

We then bagged another two minutes later when Sam put in a lovely cross which was met by the boot of Michael Power which made it 3-0. Just before the interval Kacper scored another 2 goals and Artur Trziack scored 2 beautiful goals of his own.

In the second half we played more possession football, all substitutes got a run out. To end the game, Diego Rivas scored 2 goals after coming on as a Substitute.

Many thanks to Johnville for getting the pitch match ready.

Another clean sheet for the blues this is our 6th clean sheet in 8 games which is a credit to Dylan Cliffe and all of our defenders.

Well done to all players on a good victory. We now face Villa FC in Kilrush Park on the 12th of March. This will be our biggest test so far, and a

KENNEDY CUP SQUAD Pictured is U-14 player Kacper Zajac in action for the Waterford Kennedy Cup squad on Sunday last in a friendly with Wexford.

guaranteed great game in store. Depending on other results on the day a win for the blues could see us summit to the top of the league.

Special mention to Kyle O'Donnell who fell victim to illness and couldn't play. Get well soon Kyle!

SQUAD: Dylan Cliffe, Ben Kavanagh, Jack Donnelly (captain), Aaron Ryan, James Cowler, Sam Uniacke, Nioclas Breathnach, Kacper Zajac, Michael Power, Artur Trziack, Diego Rivas, Kyle O'Donnell, Finn Robertson.

GET ON YOUR BIKE!!

This a great idea! Paul Carroll is pioneering "Rebike" a bike recycling initiative where Paul is collecting old bikes, recycling them and giving the bikes new homes to charities or those in genuine need.

With the new fabulous Déise Greenway almost completed this will certainly give more people the chance to get on their bikes and travel smarter!

To lend our support we will collect bikes for Paul at the club for the month of March.

Bikes can be dropped into the astroturf any weekday between 5-9 p.m. or Saturdays 12.30-2.30.

Most sheds in the country probably have a bike lying idle this is your chance to help! Call 087 055 7939 if you have any questions.

FIXTURES Friday 4-2-16: Premier Dungarvan V Carrick 7 p.m.

Main pitch.

Saturday 5-3-16: 1B Hibs v Dungarvan 2.00 p.m. Away U-15A Kilmacow v Dungarvan 2.30 Away Sunday 6-3-16: 4th Div. Dungarvan v Crusaders 11.00 a.m. Glass pitch.

Youths Piltown v Dungarvan 11.00 a.m. Away.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NAME: Jacob Dalton TEAM: Under 8 POSITION: Right Back SUPPORTS: Chelsea

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Members of the Causeway Bowls Club

Causeway Bowls Club looks forward to another season YES, it's that time of year again when your local bowls club members awaken from their deep slumber during the winter months; to appear renewed, and hopefully revived for the start of another sea-

son.

We have a full itinerary of competition set in place for the coming year, beginning with the in-house matches; which comprise of both singles and doubles games. With

teams being made up both male and female gender; enabling fair competition throughout.

At the same time we will have our matches in the Southern League to play against teams from

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures & Results FIXTURES Saturday, March 5th Under 11 Leagues (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) Red Dungarvan Utd v Ferrybank A (Dungarvan/Ferrybank) Southend Utd A v Villa A (Southend / Villa) Green Piltown v Park Rangers A (Piltown / Park Rangers) Portlaw Utd A v Ballyduff (Portlaw / Ballyduff) St. Pauls v De La Salle A (St. Pauls / De La Salle) Blue Ferrybank B v Ballinroad (Ferrybank / Ballinroad) Kilmacthomas v Villa B (Klimacthomas / Villa) Mooncoin Celtic v Carrick Utd B (Mooncoin / Carrick) Seaview Celtic v Tramore B (Seaview / Tramore) Orange Bohemians A v Villa C (Bohemians / Villa) De La Salle B v Southend Utd B (De La Salle / Southend) Railway Athletic v Bolton (Railway / Bolton) 11.00 am Purple Carrick Utd C v Kilmacow (Carrick / Kilmacow) Park Rangers B v Bohemians B (Park Rangers / Bohemians) Portlaw Utd B v Tramore C (Portlaw / Tramore) 12.15 pm St.Saviours v De La Salle C (St. Saviours / De La Salle) Saturday, March 5th (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-13A Johnville v Ferrybank A (Villa) Southend Utd A v Tramore A (Park

Rangers) 12.15 pm Villa A v Carrick Utd (Portlaw) U-13B Mooncoin Celtic v Bohemians A (Johnville) Piltown A v Carrick Utd B (Mooncoin) Kilmacthomas v Southend Utd B (Stradbally) W. Crystal v De La Salle (Seaview) U-13C Bohemians B v Tramore B (W. Crystal) Park Rangers B v Kilmacow (Villa) Portlaw Utd v Stradbally (Ballyduff) 2.30 pm Railway Athletic v Ballinroad B (Dungarvan) 12.45 pm Saturday, March 5th (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Carrick Utd A v Southend Utd (Ferrybank) Kilmacow v Dungarvan Utd (St. Pauls) St. Pauls v Ferrybank A (Tramore) Villa v Tramore A (Park Rangers) U-15B Bohemians B v Portlaw Utd (St. Saviours) Kilmacthomas v Carrick Utd B (Ballinroad) Park Rangers v Johnville (Southend) U-15C De La Salle v Railway Athletic (Kilmacthomas) Ferrybank B v Tramore B (Kilmacow) RESULTS U-12A Bohemians A 2; Carrick Utd A 2.

U-12C Seaview Celtic 3; Ballyduff 5.

U-12D St. Saviours 1; Carrick Utd C 1.

Skechers Under 13 SFAI Cup Tramore 2; Belvedere 4.

U-14A Johnville 0; Dungarvan Utd A 4.

Cork and Rosslare, whilst also committing ourselves to play in the Shotts cup, where we can only hope to improve on last year’s results.

As is always the case we start

the new year with our existing members but we are always looking for new blood to join with us and help stimulate the feeling of friendship in the community.

So if you would like to improve

your health and feeling of wellbeing feel free to call in on us on any Tuesday or Thursday morning around 10:30 for a chat or even a game. We look forward to meeting you.

Local Rally fans encouraged to share their favourite Circuit of Ireland moment ORGANISERS of this year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally are calling on the public to share their favourite moments from the Circuit of Ireland Rally to mark the event’s 85th year.

The Circuit of Ireland, which takes place from 7th – 9th April this year, is part of the fabric of Ireland’s rich motorsport history. Last year, the Rally attracted nearly 80,000 spectators and more than doubled its global television audience from 15 million to 40 million.

Members of the public who have spectated or volunteered with the Rally over the years are invited to share their favourite moments by contacting Rally organisers via social media www.facebook.com/circuitofireland or www.twitter.com/CircuitIrelan d or e-mail moments@circuitofireland.net.

Event Director Bobby Willis said, “The Circuit of Ireland Rally is rich in history.

My first memory of the Circuit of Ireland Rally was as a boy with my father recounting numerous stories about the Rally.

The Rally will take place across County Down, County Antrim and Belfast from 7th – 9th April. For full details on this year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally, visit www.circuitofireland.net Follow on www.facebook.com/circuitofireland or www.twitter.com/CircuitIreland

Derry Dwyer and Aaron Walsh with their January/February Swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Stradbally FC RESULT After the long weather induced hiatus, Stradbally returned to action with a 2-0 away win over St. Joseph’s.

This keeps the locals at the top of the table as they head into the second half of the season.

Team: Christopher Casey, Philip Curran, Alan D'Arcy, Nicky Connors, Damian Sheehan, Paddy Kiely, John O'Shea, Kevin Lawlor, Emmett Cummins, Paddy Doyle, Stephen Lawlor.

Subs: Pat Weldon, Pa Queally, Adam Finn, Stephen McCarthy.

LOTTO The next Lotto Draw is on this Sunday night, March 6th in The Bally Inn. Jackpot prize on offer is €3,800. Tickets, at €2 each or 3 for €5, are available from Cunninghams XL Shop, Whelans Bar, Cove Bar, Bally Inn, O'Mahonys Durrow or from regular promoters and club members.

Thanks to all who continue to

support our Lotto.

ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy & Little Dribblers continues each Saturday morning 10.30 to 12.30. This is an ideal way to introduce both boys and girls, to group play and to learn the basics of soccer. If you are new to the children business, come along any Saturday to see for yourself the fun and friendship available. For further details contact Aine or KerryAnn. CLUB KITS There are some club kits for children still available.

Ideal birthday presents.

Contact Aine at 087 7618127.

KEEPING IN TOUCH We're on Facebook as 'Stradbally AFC'.

FAI COURSES The following courses are taking place in the near future.

Kick Start 1: Clonmel Celtic, Tipperary, Sat., 9th April.

Kick Start 2: Evergreen FC, Kilkenny, Sat., 12th March.

Strength and Conditioning: Stoneyford FC, Kilkenny, Tues., 19th April.

Child Welfare: Aspect Hotel, Kilkenny, Tues., 8th March.

Villa FC, Waterford, Mon., 21st March.

For further details go to www.fai.ie FIXTURES Saturday, 5th March Under 13 League: Portlaw v Stradbally 2.30 p.m.

Waterford Junior League Div 2: Red Star v Stradbally 2 p.m.

Sunday, 6th March Waterford Youths League: Stradbally v Tramore Rangers 2 p.m.

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WEEKEND SPINS It was another good weekend for cycling with cold but dry conditions on both days.

A group of 8 set out on the Saturday morning coffee spin. They headed for their usual haunt 'The Summerhouse' in Lismore via Cappoquin. A puncture on the return journey home was quickly fixed thanks to the help of the two Martins (Veale and Hayes). Thanks a million lads. A great day weather wise and a great spin.

Group 1 are back racing (see separate report) so this groups spins are on hold for a few months. Group 2 part 1 went on the planned route to Mahon bridge Fews Kilmac, Carrolls cross up to 5 cross roads above Portlaw and into Kilmeaden, across to Kill, Bunmahon and home. There was 13 in the group and all had a lovely spin in the sunshine with no problems.

There was five in group 2 part 2, sticking to planned route, a leisurely enough pace to Kilmeaden owing to the headwind, thankfully replaced with a tailwind and an increased pace home the coast road.

A lovely day to be out on the bike with the sun showing that it is capable of making an appearance now and then, 85 kilometres covered in under the 3 hrs. Again, it would be great to see more people thinking about giving this group a go to share the workload, so open invitation remains to anyone to give it a try.

"It's a long way to Tipperary" but boy was it worth the effort. Group 3 had a spring in their pedals as even on the coldest of days the sun shone brightly in the sky as they set off to the premier county. A brisk pace ensued to Cappoquin and then the long arduous climb across the snow clad Knockmealdowns. No skis required on this occasion but the group were joined briefly by a herd of sheep who were quickly out peddled. A speedy descent into Newcastle, on to Ardfinnan before the 'Colonels hill' loomed ominously ahead. The latter was ably dealt with and after a short stop at Kilmanahan it was a smooth uneventful ride back to the Deise. Lots of climbing on a perfect day for cycling.15 in the group with a 26 KPH average speed.

Group 4 started with 6 riders on a fresh sunny morning with a climb up to Bearys cross to begin. After a quick descent into Kilbrien the accent up the Mauma Rd. was waiting for the group.

The climb was enjoyable as the group took in the picturesque scenery with the snow clad Comeragh mountains as a backdrop.

After another quick descent into Kilrossanty the group continued onto Mahon bridge into Fews and enjoyed a welcome coffee stop in Kilmac to refuel. Refreshed after the stop the group were ready for the final push to the 5 cross roads, Durrow and into Dungarvan to finish the 67km spin...Total accent for the spin was 640m with a very respectable average speed. Well done to all.

Group 23k started off with 9 today amid lovely sunshine and a good fast spin as far as Clashmore. Slightly slowed after that on the steady incline to Ardmore where coffee and scones were had by all to fuel them for the long stretch of hills out of Ardmore and onto Old Parish with a constant head wind.

The descent to Ring Cross was very welcome and very fast for some. A super spin with a great group and 63 kilometres cycled with a good average speed.

Group 5 had 5 out for a well-chosen route out to the Gold Coast and on to the 5 cross roads, practising our 'pole-ish' rollovers and picking up a friendly solo spinner until Griffin's garage. The Carrick Rd. showed off the snow topped Comeraghs and the group even had to negotiate around photographers taking advantage of the picturesque scene.

Onto Leamybrien for welcome refreshment and back home via Durrow. A glorious morning to be out for 51 kilometres at a steady 19.5 kph.

Don't forget all the group spins depart from outside the civic offices each Sunday morning at 9:30 and from John Foley’s on a Saturday also at 9:30.

RACING NEWS The club was represented in Tralee and Navan last weekend as the racing season takes off in earnest.

The Lacey cup in Tralee is the traditional season opener in Munster. It may only be 70 kilometres long but what it lacks in distance it makes up for in toughness. Two major climbs and relentless Kerry roads ensure epic battles each year for the honour of being the first winner of the season.

The race is run on a handicap basis with the A3's going first followed by the A2's and then the A1's. Dungarvan had riders in each of the groups with Pat Kenealy in A3's, Daryl Kearns and Aidan

Connell in A2's and Marc Flavin and John Hodge in the A1's.

A very fast pace was set by all the groups heading out the Dingle peninsula towards Camp and the start of the first climb where the A3's and A2's joined. Just before the village disaster struck for Pat Kenealy when he was brought down in a crash. No major injuries meant he was able to get going again but he never rejoined the bunch.

A small break from the A1's made the jump across but the main bunch of A1's never made it up. In the end a small break of 8 jumped away from the big bunch with Darragh O’Mahoney from Kanturk taking the win. Daryl Kearns was well to the fore of the bunch sprint finishing just outside the top ten.

Aidan Connell finished in the bunch also. Marc Flavin and John Hodge finished comfortably in the A1 bunch.

Meanwhile in Navan Niamh O Donovan was making her racing debut and all the hard training paid off with a fine 8th place finish despite being sent the wrong way on the last lap! Well done to all and hopefully it will be a successful season for the club.

JUVENILE NEWS A strong representation of DCC Youth Racers attended the Munster Cycling Academy in Kanturk on Sunday last. All put in very strong performances and are very much in contention to be selected on the Munster Squads. Mark McGary was amongst around 25 riders hoping to be picked for the under 14 Munster team.

They rode on a 36k undulating coarse and Mark was keeping an eye on the favourite and was one of a two man breakaway when one other made the jump across and one more on the final hill finish Mark came in third only inches behind which will hopefully secure a spot on the Munster U-14 Team. Ciarán Frisby finished comfortably in the main bunch. The younger riders took to the track in Kanturk. It was a fabulous experience for them with the Munster Academy officials teaching the kids all about track riding.

The session culminated in a time trial. There was about 20 in the field both male and female. Aoibhe Power from DCC took the overall win in the time trial and 2nd in the track race.

Elia Tutty finished a credible 4th in the track race and 5th in her first time trial. Cal Tutty was the youngest on the day and worked hard

staying with the field. A big well done to Aoibhe, Ciarán, Elia, Mark and Cal. On Sunday, as if they hadn't enough done the day before, the DCC Youth Racers took in the picturesque snow capped mountains of the Vee but they didn't pay much attention to them as they were too busy doing efforts and pushing it all the way!!

From Lismore the familiar "cat and mouse" was thrown in just as they thought the pain was over and they all pushed it to the max!!! Well done to Dani, Ciarán, Conor, Mark and Elia. A great workout!

DCC RAS TEAM FUNDRAISER The DCC Rás team would like to say a big thank you to everyone who bought tickets for our night out in Creations on Friday night, a bigger thank you to those that braved the elements and bought raffle tickets on the night, the rain and cold was biblical and also a huge thank you to all our spot prize sponsors remember lads to shop local..

See Below for a list of prizes and winners: Sponsor Winner FBD Hotels/Declan Early Cliff House Hotel/Aidan McCarthy Flynn Hotels / Pauline Travers Richmond House / Enda Donnelly Sólás Na Mara / Pauline Travers Dungarvan Brewing Co/ Nodhlaig Murphy Michael Kiely / Tom Mansfield O'Mahony Cycles / Nora Halley Cyclesports / Aidan McCarthy / Fiona O'Connell Velorevolution / Denise Regan Murrays Pharmacy / Sean Dwyer Summer House Lismore / Timmy Kiely Mari Mina Pharamacy / Andrew Travers Foleys on the Mall.

Once again a big thank you to everybody for the continued support.

GET TO KNOW YOUR CLUBMATES Continuing on with our get to know your clubmates section it's the turn of Group 2 captain Patrick Power.

Name: Patrick Power Years cycling: 9 with a break in between Sunday Group: 2 Bike: Cube Favourite route: Coast road on a sunny day Favourite event: Ride London sportive.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

Seventeen year old Peter Cawley who defeated local boxer Adam Curley at the St. Coleman’s BC annual show pictured with his coach Killian Walsh.

Dungarvan Boxing Club DUNGARVAN Boxing Club travelled to Youghal last Friday with one of its most promising fighters. 17 year old Peter Cawley to compete in the St. Coleman’s B.C annual show.

He was matched against a very strong and experienced opponent in Adam Curley from the local club who came to the ring to rapturous applause and cheering from the packed venue.

This didn't phase Peter one bit however, and he went in with all of his powerful guns blazing and soon had the

local fighter on the back foot.

The local man rallied in the second round but never had Cawley in any danger and in the third round the Dungarvan man’s skill, power and general ring craft proved too much for the St. Colemans boxer with Cawley being announced as the winner by a unanimous points decision at the end.

A big thanks to Peter’s coaches Killian Walsh and James Keoghan as well as Club Chairman Mr. Gerry O'Mahony for assisting on the night.

Dungarvan’s next big competition will be the Munster boy championships to be held in Southside B.C in Limerick on the 12th and 13th of March and the 19th and 20th. Good luck to all Dungarvan boxers involved.

The Munster intermediate championships that were to be held this weekend have been postponed and will run now concurrently with the boys championships.

Best of luck to Dungarvan welterweight Stephen Shasby who competes in them also.

Caleb Walsh and Mark Behan with their January/February Swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Déise’s Dungarvan to play host to An Post RÁS Stage Six finish BEGINNING at Dublin Castle and totalling over 1200 kilometres, the route of the 2016 An Post Rás was unveiled, with Dungarvan set to be the destination for stage six of the famous race.

Stage 6, Friday, May

27th: Clonakilty to Dungarvan (159.1 kilometres): Things appear flatter on stage six, with the climbing limited to a trio of category three ascents. The first of these is at Windy Gap (km.

35.6), with the second after the towns of Coachford, Donoghmore and Mallow.

The climb of Rathcormack Mountain (km. 94.7) leads the riders on to Aghern, Conna and Curraglas prior to the day’s third ascent, Knockroe

(km. 127.8). However, there are many draggy roads too, making things tougher than they seem on paper.

The finale will see the riders hurtle through Lismore and Cappoquin before the final sprint into Dungarvan.

Tessa O'Connor and Rachel Kelly with their January/February Swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 March, 2016

REASONS TO JOIN A HILL WALKING CLUB Below are some reasons to join a club. And if you are considering this matter, why not come along and join our club.

1. You'll meet like minded people and make new friends, sharing activities both socially and out on the hills.

2.You'll see new places and do new things.

3. You'll learn new skills 4.You'll save money on trips as we often get group discounts.

5. IT'S FUN. On Sunday, February 7th, one of our club members, Elizabeth Twohig led a walk to the back strand of Tramore, County Waterford.

The following is a report very kindly sent to me by Derbhile Graham. Before I begin that report, a few facts about Tramore Beach. The beach leads to a line of some of the highest dunes in Ireland, backed by a salt marsh and is home to some rare seaside plants and interesting wildlife.

The sand dunes have been developing for over 5,000 years and are constantly under change due to wind and sand deposits covered in Marram Grass, slowing down erosion.

WALK REPORT 13 valiant souls braved the

elements for this C Walk along the back strand of Tramore, led by Elizabeth. As we huddled by the wall of the public toilets (What a classy Club we are!) Elizabeth gave us a potted history of the area we were about to walk in, the creepy but atmospheric Burrows. Elizabeth's historical and Archaeological knowledge always adds an extra dimension to our walks.

The wind blew us along the backstrand and we foolishly congratulated ourselves that we had escaped the worst of the rain. But on the way back we were belted by wind, rain and foam. Still, we won the battle of the elements and made it back within two hours. Many thanks to Elizabeth and it was gratifying to see so many new faces-Hope to see you all soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS WICKLOW WEEKEND. Club Members.

The Club are going to Wicklow for our Annual April Weekend Away.

AUSTRIAN HOLIDAY. Club Members.

We are going to Austria for our annual September trip abroad..

CUNNIGAR CROSSING All Welcome.

Supporting the Dungarvan Lions Club the Annual

Cunnigar Crossing will take place in May this year.

Details to follow as it all depends on the tides COMERAGH CROSSING ALL WELCOME This popular event will take place in July and details will be published at a later date.

WALK SCHEDULES The Club holds B and C walks on Sundays. Unless otherwise stated, B Walks meet at 10 a.m. in the TSB Car Park Dungarvan.

C Walks meet at 1300hrs at the TSB Car Parks.

For further information on walk destinations, please visit our web site at www.dungarvanhillwalking.org THURSDAY WALKS The club hold B and C Style walks on Thursdays.

Meet at 12.30 p.m. at the Park Hotel for B Walks and 13.30 for C Walks.

Remember NO BOOT NO WALK. LEAVE NO TRACE The Golden Rules of Hillwalking.

1. Plan ahead.

2. Travel on durable surfaces 3. Dispose of waste properly.

4. Leave What You Find.

5. Respect Widlife.

6. Be considerate of other visitors.

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Left to right: Stacey Collins (gold in -62kg Sparring); Katy Laffan (gold in 2nd Degree Patterns, gold in -50kg Sparring and silver in Team Sparring); Urte Saikauskas; and Instructor, Luke Laffan, at Dungarvan Taekwon-Do club, the Fusion Centre, Dungarvan.

Dungarvan Taekwon-Do Club

Gold and silver success at Dutch Open STUDENTS from the local Dungarvan Taekwon-Do Club who recently competed at the Open Dutch 2016 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, brought home gold and silver medals.

Arriving in Eindhoven in late January last, the local team, which comprised of Stacey Collins, Katy Laffan, and Urte Saikauskas, joined 544 other competitors from 12 different countries to compete in the Open Dutch 2016.

This was a first International competition for Urte and Stacey.

Urte has only just recently received her black belt, so the Open Dutch competition was a massive learning experience to see the level she must reach.

She will be hoping to try out for the National team next year when she is eligible.

For Stacey Collins, this was a fantastic event. She fought out of her skin to beat two Finnish girls and met an Italian in the final.

She came home with gold to her delight.

Katy Laffan put on a top class performance in the patterns beating local Dutch favourite four flags to one.

In the opening round of her sparring she faced an experienced Italian but it was a one sided affair and was up on all cards.

For the final she faced a leggy British girl. Katy had all the answers and didn't give the Brit a chance to get ahead.

She took gold and is looking forward to the European championships in Finland in April.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club

Dungarvan Hill Walking members on a recent trip to Ardmore

Dungarvan Hill Walking members on a recent trip to Ardmore

COMMITTEE MEETING The next committee meeting is Thursday, 3rd March, at 7.00 p.m.

DAY OUT TO FERMOY We will be having a day out to Fermoy on Saturday, 5th March. Everyone is to carpool at the clubhouse at 9.45 a.m.

Names to be in before Friday so we can give numbers to Fermoy Pitch and Putt Club.

QUIZ NIGHT Get your tables ready for our annual quiz night which will be held in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside, on 22nd April at 8.30 p.m. Tables of 4 at €5 per person.

THE P.P.U.I. CONVENTION WAS HELD IN ABBEYLEIX LAST SATURDAY Eamonn Birchill who has been President of the P.P.U.I. for many years stepped down and is replaced by Mervyn Cooney of St. Patrick’s.

DID YOU KNOW This motion was passed at the Convention: 1. That this Annual Convention of the P.P.U.I. (27th February, 2016) agrees

to set aside all relevant references to increases and decreases in Handicaps contained in the Rules of Play and the P.P.U.I Constitution and to adopt the proposed new Interactive Online Handicap System. The aim of the new system is to generate handicaps that will allow players to compete equally with their peers.

BAD WEATHER Due to the bad weather we have had, our course has been closed, and will be closed until further notice. We hope this will be sooner rather than later so fingers crossed for better weather coming our way.

WEDNESDAY LADIES TOURNAMENTS Wednesday games will be held in Ashgrove Pitch and Putt until further notice, weather permitting. Car pool at our club at 10.00 a.m. If game does not go ahead, coffee and a chat in the clubhouse instead.

The following competitions will take place as soon as possible, when the course is playable again.

MEN'S FOURSOMES COMPETITION After three competitive preliminary rounds, the following four teams have emerged to contest the semifinals of this competition – Team C: Eoin Simms and Aidan O'Rourke. Team D: Michael Ahearne and Liam Simms. Team E: Paddy Noonan and Liam Hansbury. Team F: Eddie Lenihan and Paul Healy.

LADIES MATCHPLAY The following ladies to reach the semi-finals are: Corinne McGee v. Kathleen Foran; Mary Walsh v. Breda O'Donnell.

SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS Cancelled due to weather.

FROM NOW ON WITH ALL GAMES PLEASE NOTE The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card. (This is to get used to marking cards).

BONUS NUMBER There was no winner of the bonus number 31.

PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and

attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so.

Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole.

If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome.

NEW MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW DUE Membership for 2016 is now due as we have installed a new fob system on the gate, so only paid up members will be able to enter our course after the 1st March.

Adults €85; Family €155; Over 60s €55; Juveniles €50; Life Members €35; Country Membership €50.

PITCH AND PUTT IS FUN! Remember Pitch and Putt is only a game, so go out and enjoy it.

T-shirts, caps and gloves for sale in clubhouse.

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TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | 4 March, 2016

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Downpatrick – Wednesday, 2nd March (First Race 2.05) Clonmel – Thursday, 3rd March (First Race 1.50) Dundalk – Friday, 4th March (First Race 6.00) Gowran Park – Saturday, 5th March (First Race 2.10) Naas – Sunday, 6th March (First Race 2.10)

Lismore Point-to-Point this Sunday THE annual Lismore Point-to-Point will be held at the Castle Grounds this Sunday, 6th March. The first race is off at 2.00 p.m.

Thurles Grade 2 success for Sandra Hughes CURRAGH trainer Sandra Hughes continued her family’s recent domination of the Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle when the Ruby Walsh-ridden Acapella Bourgeois landed the Grade 2 event at Thurles on Thursday. It was Sandra’s second successive victory in a race her late father, Dessie had won for the three previous years.

Ruby Walsh had earlier teamed up with Willie Mullins to take the mares’ beginners chase with odds-on favourite Uranna and also over fences, Gordon Elliott’s Lord Scoundrel bounced back to winning ways under Bryan Cooper in the rated chase. Alan Fleming and Adrian Heskin were on the mark with Hurricane Darwin in the maiden hurdle while Sonny B took the handicap hurdle for Doneraile-based John Joe Walsh and Brian O’Connell.

The lady riders’ handicap hurdle went to Lets High Five It who was ridden for Kells, County Kilkenny trainer Ronnie O’Neill by Rachael Blackmore and the bumper went to Socksy, a winner for Jimmy Mangan and his daughter Jane.

Runaway Dundalk win for Kelly’s Lusis Naturea LUSIS Naturea, trained in Draperstown, County Derry by Noel Kelly and ridden by apprentice Oisin Orr, recorded a remarkable nine and a half length win in the opening ten furlong maiden at Dundalk on Friday. A well-supported 5/2 second favourite, the five-year-old raced clear early inside the final furlong to beat 10/11 shot Sir Raston in great style and will now go handicapping.

Like Orr, Robbie Downey is based with trainer Eddie Lynam and he won the apprentice handicap on the Keith Clarke-trained Poitin. Aidan O'Brien sent out two winners, he landed the ten furlong handicap with Sea Of Blue who was partnered by Seamus Heffernan and followed up when the Michael Hussey-ridden Ineffable took the eight furlong handicap.

Out of luck with Sir Raston, Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen got among the winners when newcomer Va Pensiero took the eight furlong maiden. Over a furlong shorter, Hat Alnasar was a winner for Michael Halford and Kevin Manning while Johnny Feane and Gary Carroll won the concluding seven furlong handicap with the gambledon 9/4 favourite Tom Dooley.

Navan win for 14-YearOld Chestnut Charlie AT odds of 16/1, the 14-year-old Chestnut Charlie won his first race since taking a Listed hurdle in France in 2008 when successful in the 2m1f handicap chase at Navan on Saturday. Trained in Donore, County Kildare by Peter Maher, Chestnut Charlie was ridden by Robbie Colgan and will now be aimed at a banks race at the Punchestown Festival in late April.

The Easter Festival at Fairyhouse is the target for Gordon Elliott’s General Principle who made a winning return under Bryan Cooper in the 2m maiden hurdle. Elliott followed up when the Jack Kennedy-ridden Jury Duty took the handicap hurdle on his first start out of maiden company.

Rolly Baby was a winner for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh in the beginners’ chase while the veterans’ handicap chase went to the 10-year-old Kilford who was winning for Leonard Whitmore and Luke Dempsey. Gettysburg Address made a winning start to his career when taking the bumper for Noel Meade and Nina Carberry.

Mr Goodenough and Rachael Blackmore with John Robinson after winning The Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.

[Alain Barr]

Blackmore makes it two for the week at Leopardstown RACHAEL Blackmore rode her second winner of the week and her first at Leopardstown when taking the opportunity handicap chase at the Dublin venue on Sunday.

She partnered the John Robinson-owned and trained 12year-old Mr Goodenough to a five and a half-length success, her sixth win as a professional rider.

Aspen Colorado made it two wins from as many starts when taking the bumper for Aidan O'Brien and his daughter Sarah and the four-yearold remains a possible runner at Cheltenham.

Jett never won a bumper but he got his jumping career off to a successful start when taking the 2m4f maiden hurdle for Jessica Harrington

and Robbie Power.

The Kildare rider went on to complete a quick double and continued his fine run of form when partnering Solita to win the 2m handicap hurdle for Paul Nolan.

Barry Geraghty was on the mark with Great Field who was making a winning debut for trainer Willie Mullins in the 2m2f conditions’

hurdle.

Alisier D’Irlande continued on his winning ways for Henry de Bromhead and Andrew Lynch in the novice chase and another familiar name in the winners’ enclosure was Colms Dream, ridden by Donagh Meyler, who was scoring for the sixth time for Skerries-based Karl Thornton.

Increased Prize-Money for day two of Longines Irish Champions weekend FURTHER prize-money increases have been confirmed for the second day of Longines Irish Champions Weekend, to be held at the Curragh on Sunday 11 September. The Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger will now be worth €400,000, double its value in 2013, while the Moyglare Stud Stakes will now be

worth €350,000 an increase of €125,000 since 2013.

Jason Morris, Director of Racing at Horse Racing Ireland, said: “It is very pleasing that five of the Curragh’s races will see enhanced prize-money of €50,000 each this year, with the total value of the eight Curragh races on Longines Irish Champions

Weekend rising by €250,000 from €1.9m to €2.15m in 2016.

HRI is very grateful to the respective sponsors for their increased contributions in these races and is delighted to be providing matched funding to achieve the new higher levels of prize-money. This underlines our commitment to a meeting

which has quickly established itself as a feature on the international racing calendar.”

The Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger was won last year by Order Of St George in impressive style, a performance which earned him the official title of Top Stayer in the World for 2015.

Horse Racing Ireland launches New Racing Administration System HORSE Racing Ireland has launched a new Racing Administration System this week.

RÁS is a web-based system designed to give HRI clients access

to the full range of racing administration tools from tablets and smartphones as well as PCs and laptops.

The new system is designed to make racing administration easier,

faster and more efficient for owners, trainers, jockeys and jockey agents.

It integrates the current online client accounts and replaces the longstanding Minitel system.

Ireland’s 626 registered trainers will now be able to manage registrations, entries, declarations and financial transactions from any mobile device.