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Waterford local radio station WLR FM is very saddened to announce that Billy McCarthy has died after a short illness.

Managing Director Des Whelan says “Billy was a much loved friend and colleague of all of us here at WLR FM. “His untimely death is a huge loss not just to our listeners but to all of us who had the fortune to work with him for many years�.

Billy McCarthy ďŹ rst presented “The Good News Programmeâ€? on Saturday mornings on the then WLR pirate station from 1983 to 1988. On obtaining a licence, Billy took over Deise AM from 10am-midday in December 1989. Billy was also Programme Director of WLR from 1989 to 2014.

Since then, the programme has consistently been the most listened to radio show in Waterford for the last 27 years. In 2003, Billy McCarthy won a much coveted national PPI Radio Award for Best Current Affairs Programme; this was a ďŹ tting tribute to all that he had achieved during an impressive broadcasting career that has been cut short far too soon. Billy McCarthy was ranked among the top Current Affairs presenters in the country.

Des Whelan added “Billy and I ďŹ rst met when we were teenagers, even at that young age he was always listening to music and practising how to be a radio presenter. He was very proud to have the opportunity to be a part of RTE’s schedule when the national station’s community service ďŹ rst started broadcasting in Waterford in the 1970’s.

Billy’s friends and colleagues at WLR FM and everyone at the Broadcast Centre are all shocked & deeply saddened by his passing and extend their sincere sympathies to his partner Des O’Keeffe, his mother Kay, his sister Celine, brothers Declan and Ronan and his extended family, relatives and many friends. To his listenership, for whom to many,

Billy was an integral part of their daily lives�.

Programme Director Michael Byrne who worked closely with Billy said: “This is a huge loss for his partner, Des; his family and all his friends at the station; he was a brilliant colleague and an even better friend�. He had great passion for radio, he loved Waterford and most of all loved broadcasting to Waterford and beyond every morning. I’ll miss him very much.�

Cllr Adam Wyse, Mayor of the City and County of Waterford has opened a Book of Condolence to mark the passing of Billy McCarthy and will be signing the book at 12.30pm at City Hall, The Mall, Waterford.

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Wednesday 23rd November 2016

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by Mr Ultan Cowley SOUTH KILKENNY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE

On Thursday, November 24th at Mullinavat Parish at 8pm the above lecture will take place and an exhibition, related to the topic, will be on display.

Ultan Cowley was born into a theatrical family in Ireland in 1946. His late father, John Cowley, was the star of the popular television series, 'The Riordans'.

Ultan lived for many years in Britain. He first 'took the boat' at fifteen, to serve as a Boy Entrant in the RAF. As a mature student he attended Essex University to study comparative U.S. & European History and Literature, followed by a Master's in Strategic Studies at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Returning to Ireland in 1977 he lectured in Modern History at University College Cork & later in Adult Education in Cork & Wicklow. In 1994 Ultan wrote a history of Irish involvement in the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal, entitled 'Paddy& the Big Ditch', which was commissioned by the Irish World Heritage Centre as part of the Centenary celebrations for the ship canal. Mr Cowley spent two years in Manchester researching the history of the Irish in British construction. To raise funds for this project he wrote, produced, and performed in a Revue entitled 'A Tribute to the Navvies'. Featuring Irish musicians, atmospheric slides, and a linking historical narrative, this Revue toured Britain and Ireland in 1995 to critical acclaim.

Ultan is author of The Men Who Built Britain, which is the definitive history of the Irish in British construction.

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, there’s a chill in the air, festive lights are twinkling everywhere and it’s almost time for the Waterford Homecrafts Christmas Craft Fair. The Garter Lane Arts Centre on O’Connell Street, Waterford, opens its doors to the Waterford Homecrafts 33rd Christmas Craft Fair on Friday 25th November. Waterford’s longest running Christmas Craft Fair will run for 27 days during the premier Winterval Christmas Festival, up to the 23rd December closing only on Monday 28th November and 5th December.

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This annual Christmas Craft Fair has become a significant part of Christmas in Waterford with many local people believing that the festive season begins with a visit to the Waterford Homecrafts Craft Fair in Garter Lane. This splendid annual event is completely organised and run by a core volunteer committee. The co-op is passionate about quality crafts and providing an exclusive annual event showcasing the wonderful talent that Waterford, the South East and Ireland has to offer.

THE Waterford Homecrafts co-op has brought together over 40 local craftspeople to showcase some of the finest quality products currently available anywhere in Ireland. The Homecrafts members range from the hobby craft person lovingly creating at the kitchen table, to the full time craft person honing their talents into a fulltime career. They have been busy designing and creating for the past few months getting their products ready and many of these hand crafted products are exclusive only to the Waterford Homecrafts

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Gracedieu Tree Planting Volunteer Day The Native Woodland Trust has a volunteer tree planting day planned for the Gracedieu Community Woodland on Saturday 26th November from 12 noon to 1.30pm.

The Native Woodland Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to the protection of Ireland’s rare native and ancient woodland. The Trust achieves this by setting up woodland reserves around the country, such as our Gracedieu Reserve. This reserves network allows the Trust to protect existing woodland as well as plant new native woodland for the future. Part of the work we do involves running educational and fun events for our members

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Join us for our first planting day of the season and help us to create a native woodland. The trees planted here by volunteers over the last few years are doing great and we want to add more to the site. Our Gracedieu site is a beautiful place to spend the day, bordered by the River Suir on one side and the Waterford and Suir Valley Heritage Railway on the other. If you have some free time we would love your help on this volunteer day. As always, we will provide gloves and tools. Appropriate footwear, clothing and water are advised.

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Eimear Costello named as winner of Bausch + Lomb’s second ‘Scholars’ bursary

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The final curtain call It is with a very heavy heart, that I heard on Sunday the 20th November, of the passing of Billy McCarthy, broadcaster on Deise AM, at WLR FM. After a very short illness Billy passed away at University Hospital Waterford.

THE second winner of Bausch + Lomb Scholars Programme, which provides financial support and mentoring for the son or daughter of an employee who wishes to take up one of a range of courses in Waterford Institute of Technology, has been announced. Eimear Costello, daughter of Michelle and Joe Costello, who works in operations at Bausch + Lomb, Waterford, of Butlerstown, Waterford.

Eimear will receive a bursary while she completes a degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering at the Institute. She will also have an opportunity to gain work experience in the contact lens manufacturing plant during college breaks as part of a work placement scheme which will be relevant to the subjects she is studying at WIT. This will allow Eimear to access the bank of engineering and other technical expertise residing in the current workforce through an undergraduate internship at Bausch + Lomb.

Ten courses were selected at the Institute’s three Schools of Business; Engineering and Science. The degree courses covered by the

scholarship include business, accounting, finance and investment, international business, electronic engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, sustainable energy engineering, physics for modern technology, pharmaceutical science and applied computing.

Mark Hennessy, Bausch + Lomb Waterford Site Lead, congratulated Eimear and her parents on winning the scholarship and said he looked forward to meeting her and watching her progress through college over the coming three years.

“During our 36 years in operation in Waterford, Bausch + Lomb has always believed that education and continuous professional development of all employees who wanted to further their skill profile, was well worth investing in,” said Mark. “Now we are looking to the future and embarking on building a close relationship with the brightest and best of the next generation.”

The programme also includes an opportunity for successful candidates to take on one community project or initiative each year

for the duration of the course.

The programme is being coordinated by Bausch + Lomb’s training manager, Jackie Roche, who said the response from employees has been enthusiastic.

“It was very difficult to select a winner from among the excellent entry of candidates and we were very impressed by the calibre of applicant which the programme attracted,” she said.

The WIT bursary is just one of a number of educational initiatives which links the company with schools in the city – projects are currently on-going with St Paul’s Community College and Waterpark College.

Photograph shows Eimear Costello, daughter of Joe and Michelle Costello, Butlerstown, Waterford, who has been awarded the second annual Bausch + Lomb scholarship to study engineering in Waterford Institute of Technology, photographed with Mark Hennessy, Laura Keane, head of student life and Learning, WIT, Jackie Roche and Mark Fitzgerald.

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I first met Billy when I was appointed as CEO of Waterford Chamber and I have to say that there are very few people who you meet in this world, who you instantly take a shine to. There are even fewer people that you genuinely know would be there for you in a crisis, if called upon. Billy was one of those rare people.

He managed to come into your car, living room and kitchen when on the radio.

His broadcasts were so personal, you almost felt like he was sitting right next to you and sharing a cup of tea with you, in the comfort of your own home. There are very few who had this magical gift and there can be no doubt that Billy was one of the very best that Ireland and Waterford has ever produced.

Testament to his talent, can be seen in the many thousands of social media messages written over the last few days. Everyone has a very personal message for Billy’s passing and a story that touched their heart.

The UK had Terry, Dublin has Joe and Waterford had Billy. He really was that good and I for one, have met so many people who instantly smile when you mention what Billy meant to them. I wonder just how many people are able to do that in life let alone in death.

Evidently, Billy was born to

be Waterford’s “People’s Champion” and he took to this challenge with gusto, verve and a determination.

He had no fear in tearing strips off our representatives for not doing enough for his beloved City and County. He chased for answers like the proverbial dog with a bone. If he could not get hold of the said politician, he was not frightened to let his adoring listeners know that they were hiding! No stone would be unturned in him trying to get the right solutions his Waterford listeners deserved.

Yet, for the next programme segment he would become sympathetic, caring and empathetic. He could switch in an instant and make that transition so seamlessly we just never noticed. The mark of this man was that he did everything so well, for the pure benefit of the listeners.

He was of course, supported by so many professional WLR FM colleagues. In particular Jennifer Long, who produced Billy’s shows. This deadly duo created so many broadcasting moments and memories you could literally fill several hundreds of newspapers with their in depth investigative journalism. I am sure that the whole WLR/Beat team will miss Billy dearly.

For me, Billy’s laugh will be one of his defining mem-

ories. A laugh that was instantly recognisable and infectious.

In an era when so much of our lives are played out on social media, every morning, Billy managed to speak regularly to over 20,000 listeners on a daily basis. His listening figures were astonishing and enormous, bearing in mind the many ways open to us in getting our news.

Young and old would tune in every morning at 10 am, to Deise AM, to join Billy in talking about all matters current, regional, national and local. Billy’s passing will leave a huge void in so many of our lives and he will be impossible to replace.

Our radios will be much quieter from now on and yet none of us who knew Billy will forget his radio tones. He lived through a changing Ireland. Seeing and campaigning for the marriage equality referendum, which was so close to his heart.

Our thoughts are with Des and his family through this very difficult time.

Yes, we will miss you Billy McCarthy, but you will never be forgotten. Each and everyone one of your friends, colleagues and listeners will always remember the moment you touched their hearts.

RIP Billy McCarthy – 1954 to 2016.

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In an era when so much of our lives are played out on social media, every morning, Billy managed to speak to over 20,000 listeners on a daily basis. His listening figures were astonishing and enormous, bearing in mind the many ways open to us in getting our news.

Young and old would tune in every morning to Déise AM to join Billy in talking about all matters. Billy’s passing will leave a huge void in so many of our lives and he will be impossible to replace.

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At the Waterford Law Society Annual Dinner in Waterford Castle on Friday November 4th, 2016, were, seated, Joan Delaney, Sarah Quinlan, Salette Murphy, Judge Alice Doyle, Frances Finn, & Yvonne Chapman; standing, Valerie Staunton, Judge Kevin Staunton, Supt. Chris Delaney, Michael Quinlan, Vice President, Law Society of Ireland, Don Murphy, President, Southern Bar Association, Jody Gilhooly, Judge Terrence Finn, Ken Murphy, Director General, Law Society of Ireland, Nicholas Walsh, President, Waterford Law Society, & Gabrielle Walsh.

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“THE NEWS THAT BILLY MCCARTHY HAS PASSED AWAY will be greeted with great shock and enormous sadness by his colleagues in the radio industry the length and breadth of the country.

Billy was a trailblazer in Irish radio broadcasting, on air from the very start of the industry in the 1980's. From that time forward he was considered one of the best broadcasters in the country, a reputation that he maintained right up until his untimely death and which was reflected in his continued popularity with the listening public in his beloved Waterford.

As well as being a great broadcaster Billy was enormously well liked and respected not only by his listeners but also by his colleagues in the radio industry. His passing leaves a gap in Irish radio and also in the lives of so many people.

On behalf of everyone involved in independent radio in Ireland I want to express our heartfelt condolences to Billy's family and his partner Des O’Keeffe; Des Whelan and all the team in WLR FM, all his colleagues in the Broadcast Centre in Waterford, his countless listeners and friends throughout Waterford who will miss Billy's voice from the airwaves and who will have so great many memories of him over the years.

May he rest in peace.”

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Remembering Billy McCarthy

- John Purcell, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI)

“The world has lost a friend, a partner, a son and a local legend.”

- Cllr Adam Wyse, Mayor of the City and County of Waterford.

“On behalf of everyone at Beat, we extend our sincere sympathy to his partner Des, his mum Kay, sister Celine, brothers Declan and Ronan and his many extended relatives and friends. We are all in shock at the Broadcast Centre. Billy was a mentor to many of us and happily shared his vast expertise with all of us at Beat when we were starting out in 2003.

He loved the excitement of getting to know lots of new young radio talent. He is a huge loss not just to our sister station WLR FM but to broadcasting in general in Ireland. Our thoughts are also very much with his broadcasting family; Managing Director of WLR FM Des Whelan, Programme Director Michael Byrne, Billy’s producer Jennifer Long and all the team at the station. I know there are also thousands of listeners across Waterford and beyond who are absolutely devastated by this news. There was, without doubt, only one Billy McCarthy."

- CEO of Beat Gabrielle Cummins "I'm incredibly saddened at the news.

When I returned to my home city of Waterford in 2003 to launch my on-air career in speech broadcasting, Billy showed nothing but support and friendship. The ultimate professional who could show incredible empathy with listeners and five minutes later tear a Government minister apart; Billy has done Waterford City and County some incredible service."

- Beat's Head of Station Sound Niall Power “Yesterday’s news of the sad and untimely passing of Billy is something no one expected, and will take the people who knew, and loved Billy a long time to get over.

Billy was a consummate professional. Firm but fair is how I found him any time he interviewed me. I enjoyed going on WLR with Billy. You knew it would be lively but that’s what made being interviewed by Billy enjoyable.

Only last month I was down in Waterford, and Billy had me on the show.

His mastery of the topics and his deep knowledge of the important local, national and international issues ensured

that his interviews were substantial and serious.

Billy will be missed by everyone who knew him, or knew his voice. He loved Waterford, and it’s clear that the people of Waterford loved what he did.

I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to his loving partner Des, his mother, brothers and sister, and to the extended WLR FM team.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam uilig.”

- Fianna Fáil, Micheál Martin TD "I knew Billy had been battling a serious recent illness but the news of his passing has still come as a terrible shock.

Billy was a brilliant broadcaster, on a par with the best on the national airwaves.

His flagship Deise AM programme was essential listening over a long period, and he will be a significant loss to, not just WLR, but Waterford life in general. I extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues."

- Deputy John Deasy “It is with the deepest sadness that I have learned of the death of Billy McCarthy.

Billy truly was the ‘voice of Waterford’, a deeply compassionate broadcaster who put callers and listeners at ease the minute he switched on the microphone; and a wonderful ambassador who never missed an opportunity to ‘talk up’ his city and county.

An incisive interviewer, Billy was never afraid to put the 'difficult' questions to politicians. The consensus has always been that 'Billy would not let you away with anything' - and proper order!

Moreover, Billy was a champion of his listeners - they trusted him to get to the kernel of the issue and, as his listenership figures testify, he never let them down.

Through Deise AM, he shone a light on thousands of issues affecting his native Waterford and, regardless of his personal beliefs, gave equal air time to all sides of the story. Indeed, the one thing he would not tolerate on his show was intolerance.

Billy’s death is a huge loss to Waterford and I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to Billy’s partner Des, his mother Kay, his sister Celine, brothers Declan and Ronan and his extended family, friends and his colleagues at WLR FM.” - John Halligan TD

“When you think WLRFM, you think Billy McCarthy. He was a tremendous broadcaster and a great interviewer. He was sharp, witty and talented. He was robust when he had to be but always fair.

He loved Waterford. His pride for his county was unquestionable and he affectionately became known as 'the voice of Waterford'. But in truth he gave a voice and a platform to ordinary people. His show was about them.

He celebrated Waterford's sporting achievements with gusto and with an infectious pride. He was his own person with his own views.

In this time of so called 'post truth' he would have no truck. The truth and facts mattered and were central to his work.

He challenged bigotry and hatred. He was decent and this shone through in each and every interview.

I will miss him greatly. I will miss our private conversations as well as our robust interviews. He loved life and he loved his partner, his family and his friends and they him. Waterford has lost a true talent. May he restin peace.'

Billy McCarthy was a tremendous broadcaster and will be sorely missed.”

- Deputy David Cullinane “When I heard over the last week that Billy McCarthy was unwell, and in hospital, I hoped and prayed that he would be back on the airwaves holding us all to account in no time.

Unfortunately, waking to hear the news that Billy had died was devastating. Billy and I first met in the early 80s in Portlaw where he served as a curate. He helped to found the Portlaw Folk Group and, to this day, whenever I hear the song, American Pie, I think of Billy who always sang it as his party piece. The Folk Group is still going strong, and still singing at mass, and that is down, in no small part, to Billy.

When I think of Billy, of course I am overcome by sadness, but equally of pride. Billy achieved a lot in his 62 years, and broke many barriers.

To leave the priesthood in the 1980s, to come out and speak openly about being gay, to become part and parcel of the success that WLR became. On their own, each would be recognised as being brave. Yet Billy did them all and more. He showed bravery throughout his entire life. Sometimes we forget that Ireland, in the 1980s and 1990s was a very conservative country.

During the campaign for Marriage Equality, Billy showed an incredible amount of dignity.

I was struck by how dignified Billy was when he appeared on Tonight with Vincent Brown and said "why should I not have Jesus in my life because I'm gay.” For me, he exemplified the innate decency of Ireland.

Going through the many text conversations I had with Billy, I found the one from the day of the count, May 23rd 2015. I had texted him to congratulate him on the result. I knew what it meant to him. His reply was typical of Billy - he told me he was "bawling" all day and that “aren’t the young people of Ireland great?”

Since 2014, when I was elected to the City and County Council, and recently since my election to Dáil Éireann, I’ve been on with Billy many times to discuss the issues of the day. Billy was a tough interviewer, but he was always fair. He was on top of his brief, and he would never let you get away with not knowing your facts and figures.

When I decided to run for the council, Billy brought me onto the show to talk about the need for grants for houses with thatched roofs. I was incredibly nervous, and, in hindsight, somewhat afraid. It was my first interview. Billy could see that I was nervous. He could have ended my political career before it even started by going hard on me, but he didn’t. He guided me through the interview and made me feel comfortable. For that alone, I will never be able to thank him enough.

Billy was, for 27 years, the voice of Waterford. He put the city and county first at all times. His colleagues Jennifer, Maria and Audrey, and all the team at the Broadcast Centre are hurting now. My thoughts and prayers go out to them all, and especially to his loving partner Des, his mother, brothers, sister and his extended family.

Sleep well Billy. Your legacy will live on forever, and you will never be forgotten.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhílis.”

- Mary Butler TD “Billy McCarthy married myself and Paul Dower, known as Paul Power on the radio. When he left the priesthood, I used to ask him ‘Does that mean we are still married Billy?’ He got a great laugh out of that.

Rest in Peace, Billy” - Caroline Dower, Waterford Today

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HE sudden and unexpected death of veteran Waterford broadcaster Billy McCarthy has stunned the whole community in Waterford, the south-east and indeed throughout the country. The tributes to Billy which have flooded into Waterford Local Radio from people of all persuasions and political leanings are indicative of the respect and admiration in which he was held.

However, it was the tributes from the ordinary listener which resonates the most. His compassionate and fairminded approach to all manners of subjects demonstrated the professionalism which were the hallmarks of his broadcasting career. Irrespective of your political inclinations he was not afraid to pose the hard questions, and his persistence in questioning even the most senior of political personalities, including Taoisigh and government ministers was further proof of his determination to get at the truth of the most controversial of subjects.

His presence on WLR fm from its early pirate radio days led on to his Deise AM programme and up to his untimely death it ranked as one of the foremost radio chat shows in Ireland.

One of the most frequent phrases used in connection with Billy was his passion for his work. His authenticity as a broadcaster even from his time in life when he worked as a priest gave him an insight into the human condition. Even when he left the priesthood he remained unapologetic and rooted in his faith.

His coming out as a gay man was a brave decision and it gave hope and inspiration to many gay people who at the time were cast aside on the margins of Irish society. However, he never exploited or took advantage of his position and at all times remained a true professional in treading the delicate balance between his work and personal beliefs. The passing of the Marriage Equality Referendum was surely a seminal moment in his life, as it was to tens of thousands of other LGBT men and women in Ireland.

Waterford Today wishes to extend its sympathy to Billy’s partner Des O’Keeffe, his mother Kay, sister Celine, brothers Declan and Ronan, extended family; his colleagues on WLR fm. and his many friends.

Getting Ready The large Christmas trees are being put up in John Robert's Square, the ice rink is being erected on the Quays and the various kiosks are being constructed on Arundel Square, all sure signs that Christmas is just about to hit Waterford in a big way any day soon. Already shops are playing Christmas songs over their speaker systems and slowly but surely all the Christmas decorations you could possibly want are being put out to buy. Unless you are a total Christmas-phobe there is no getting away from the fact that the holiday season is upon us and the only solution is to get into the spirit of it as

Santa and Mrs Claus arrive at City Square Shopping Centre on Friday last. Photo: Noel Browne

Winterval Volunteers wanted Waterford’s Winterval Christmas Festival – interested in volunteering as a Welcome Ambassador?

Winterval is only a few days away – would you like to get involved in the magic of Christmas. Be a Welcome Ambassador for Waterford’s Christmas Festival, the only festival of its kind in Ireland. Come along to our meeting next Wednesday, 23rd November at 7pm in Dooley’s Hotel on The Quay. Bring a friend with you (volunteers must be 18 years or over) and find out how you can get involved to making this a festival we all can take pride in.

A few hours of your time during the Festival would help us enormously in welcoming visitors, both local and national, to our city. Everyone is welcome to the meeting and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

If you cannot make this meeting and would still like to get involved please contact Catherine or Daniel on 085 1899641 or you can drop us an email at wcityv@gmail.com. This meeting is being hosted by the Winterval committee and Waterford Area Partnership.

South East Bikers Toy Run revs up for action YOUR VIEW Dear Editor The South East Bikers Toy Run, a not for profit group of motorcycle enthusiasts from the South East, come together each year to organise a pre-Christmas motorcycle run in aid of children in Waterford University Hospital, and disadvantaged children in the region.

This year will be our 21st Toy Run, and will be held on Saturday 10th of December. We would like to thank everyone who has helped the event over the years.

During the 20 years history of the event we have had motorcycles from across the South East region and far beyond taking part in the run. With the continued support of the motorcycling community we have averaged several hundred motorcycles taking part in the run. This convoy of motorcycles escorting Santa provides quite a spectacle as we travel the route.

We collect new toys and cash donations from those taking part in the run, and from the general public. All cash donations are converted to vouchers, which along with all excess toys are given to a branch of Barnardos Childrens Charity operating in the South East. These toys and vouchers are then distributed to disadvantaged children in the region.

We will be gathering from 12 Noon on the

day at The Rising Sun, Mullinavat. County Kilkenny. The run will leave from The Rising Sun at 1pm, and travel up to Springhill in Kilkenny, where we will have a short pitstop, before traveling to Waterford City and ending at Waterford University Hospital, where Santa will give out toys to children on the Paediatric Ward.

Anyone who would like to help our or donate in any way can contact us at the numbers below or by email or on our Facebook page.

Dave Flynn 086 8410406 Paddy Brosnan 087 2213541 Kevin Phelan 086 8468021 Email: southeastbikerstoyrun@gmail.com setoyrun@yahoo.ie Facebook: Dave Flynn (South East Bikers) South East Bikers Toy Run

Yours sincerely, Dave Flynn

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Pictured at the launch of Winterval 2016 at the Medieval Museum were Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr.Adam Wyse, Sonia Harris, Harris PR, Sinead O’Neill-Hartery, Winterval Chief Executive and Barry Monaghan, Chairman of Winterval.

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MAYOR ADAM WYSE AND SANTA will journey from the new Waterford Greenway at 4pm next Friday, 25th November, to officially open Winterval in the city centre.

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Mayor Adam Wyse and Santa will arrive at the Clock Tower at 4.15pm and will make their way to John Roberts Square, for the Mayor to switch on the Waterford City Lights just after 5pm.

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Waterford’s Viking Triangle – it’s a great place to visit Waterford’s Viking Triangle enjoyed fantastic success winning The Great Place category at the Urbanism Awards 2017 held in London earlier last week.

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Santa’s Arrival City Square Shopping Centre on Friday 18th November Photos by Noel Browne Santa and Mrs.Claus about to turn on the Christmas lights in City Square Shopping Centre on Friday last with Shay Bollard, Footfall Marketing also included.

Kayleigh Corbett-O’Brien pictured with Santa and Mrs Claus.

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Baby Jack Hearne pictured with Santa Claus at City Square Shopping Centre.

Jackie, Kim and Ruby Darrer, Eileen, Carmel and Shaya Doran who were waiting for Santa’s arrival in City Square Shopping Centre .

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SANTA ARRIVED IN STYLE to MacDonagh Junction last weekend in a military convoy accompanied by members of the Defence Forces and led by mascot Fionn the dog. Host Edward Hayden was on hand to entertain the thousands of eager spectators who were treated to performances by Dancewise and entertained by giant Christmas characters from the Bui Bolg Theatre Group. Fireworks and a snowstorm created a spectacular finale to Santa’s arrival before parading customers into the centre and taking up residence in Santa Land.

Record crowds showed up to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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Community notices and events from around the city & county Dance for Life 2017 for The Solas Cancer Support Centre Following the amazing success of Dance for Life 2016 the Solas Cancer Support Centre is delighted to announce the event will be returning in 2017. Application forms are now available should prospective dancers like to apply.

Dr Brian Creedon, Chairman of the Solas Cancer Support Centre explains more: ‘To kick off 2017 we are looking for participants to undertake a 12 week training programme, starting in early January. Dances taught will include Tango, Charleston, Paso doble, Salsa, Waltz, Foxtrot, Jazz, Swing, Cha-cha to name a few! You don’t need a partner and it’s open to all ages and fitness levels.

This is a very exciting event that will help fund the activities and services that will be provided by the Solas Cancer Support Centre in 2017. Participants will be asked to fundraise and sell tickets for the show. We will offer as much support as possible to the dancers in their fundraising endeavours’.

Local Choreographer Michelle Condon explains that every dancer will learn one dance as part of a couple and also a group dance. Michelle looks forward to the event being great fun to take part in and guarantees that the show will "take the roof off The Theatre Royal on Friday 7th April 2017."

To register your interest in taking part please visit solascentre.ie or call 051 304604. The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd December 2016.

Gateway ARA meeting Gateway ARA meeting Thursday 24th Nov at 2.00pm in the Parish centre. Hope to see you all there.

Naval Association Remembrance Mass The Waterford branch of the Irish Naval Association will hold a Remembrance Mass for living and deceased members on Sunday the 27th November in the Church of the Holy Family, Luke Wadding Street at 11:00 hours.

All members are requested to attend in uniform, medals will be worn. The Barrack Street Concert Band will be in attendance and we welcome the flag officer of the Irish Naval Service, Commodore Jim Tully and his wife and also our comrades from Dublin, Limerick and Cork who will attend our Mass and say to them “Is fáilte roibh go dtí Cathair Portláirge.”

Waterford Archaeological & Historical Society The lecture season for 2016 will conclude on Friday 25th November with a lecture by Dr Angela Byrne. Topic: Observations on Waterford City and County in 1807: John Lee's Picturesque Walking Tour.

On 31 July 1806, John Lee embarked on a seven month walking tour of England, Wales and Ireland. Lee's diaries contain fascinating details of everyday life in Ireland in the aftermath of the 1798 and 1803 rebellions. He recorded the memories of participants and eyewitnesses to those major events, as well as descriptions of funerals, sports, 'pattern days' and local traditions. His diaries are complemented by sketchbooks filled with pencil-and-ink, on the spot impressions of antiquities, ruined abbeys and castles, landscapes and other notable sights. His itinerary brought him to Dungarvan, Waterford City, Kilmacthomas and Clashmore in January 1807, including the highlights of the Comeragh Mountains and Waterford Cathedral.

Venue: St. Patrick's Gateway Centre, Patrick Street, Waterford. Time: 8pm. Admission €5, members no charge.

The society Annual Lunch will take place on Sunday 4th December in The Granville Hotel, The Quay, Waterford.

Lunch will be served at 1.30pm following a mulled wine/soft drinks reception at 12.30pm. After lunch, a short talk entitled "The view across the river in 1916 and the Hennebique Warehouse" will be given by Mr Michael Maher. Cost €25, all welcome.

Opening the Word - Advent & Christmas Scripture Readings Facilitator: Dr. Michael Mullins, D.D. St. John’s Pastoral

Winners of the 8-10 years category in the St Dominic Credit Union Poster Competition, pictured from left: Juliet Evans, St. Senan's NS, Kilmacow (2nd place); Kevin Prendergast, St. Beacon's NS, Mullinavat (1st place) and Grace Murphy, Carrigeen N.S. (3rd place). Also included are Pat Murphy and Brid Crowe, St Dominic Credit Union. The winning poster in this category will now go forward to the regional section of the competition. photo: John Power

Winners of the 11-13 years category in the St Dominic Credit Union Poster Competition, at the prize presentation with John Collins and Pat Murphy of St. Dominic Credit Union, from left: Lea Stepanavic, Mercy Secondary School (2nd place); Marzia Khatun, Mercy Secondary School (1st Place) and Eimear Power, Mercy Secondary School (3rd place). The winning poster in this category will now go forward to the regional section of the competition. photo: John Power

Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford. Wednesdays, 23rd & 30th November, 7.30 p.m.

Over two evenings, Fr. Michael will look at the scripture readings of Advent and Christmas. Donation: €5 including light refreshments.

Waterford GIY Annual Table Quiz At Oscars Waterford GIY's annual table quiz will take place on Thursday 1st December at 8:30 pm at Oscars Pub on the Dunmore Road.

With prizes ranging from bottles wine to bags of farm manure this fun fundraiser

costs just E20 per team of four! No need to worry if you don't have a team everyone will be teamed up on the night.

There will also be a raffle on the evening, donations of small or large prizes are always gratefully received. It's going to be an enjoyable evening with the fabulous Flash as quiz master. Looking forward to see you there.

Contact Flor on 087 2311802 for more details.

Annual Winter Car Boot Sale Waterford Cheshire's Annual Winter Car Boot Sale, Sunday, 27th November 2016, in the grounds of Waterford Cheshire on Johns Hill.

The event is on from 10am to 2pm. There are a limited number of spaces for anyone wishing to book a space by contacting 086-8801860 (Text Only), at €20 per space, you must bring your own folding table and be setup by 9.30am.

Waterford Cheshire would welcome any donation of any of the following items in reasonable condition: bric-a-brac, clothes, jewellery, any other items would be appreciated.

Any items can be left into Waterford Cheshire (office hours), from Thursday 24th November 2016. Refreshments will be available on the day.

Christmas in Benildus “Christmas in Benildus” – An evening of Music & Readings on a Christmas theme will be held at St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church on December 21st at 7.30 pm. Tickets €15.

Guest Presenters: Billy McCarthy & Gerry Kane. Featuring international artists & Waterford’s top choral groups. Details: 051 878977.

Fenor Sale of Work How another year has come around so quickly. We had a terrible spring, a moderate summer, a beautiful autumn and now we are going to have a fantastic winter, with the promise of a great day out for all the family on Sunday 27th of November at the Fenor Sale of Work. The Fenor Spinner will be better than ever with fantastic prizes including Christmas Cakes, super Christmas toys and many other gifts to be won. The Fenor Hamper value 1500 euro is one of the most sought after prizes, tickets are still available. Santa will visit and meet all the children. The Bric and Brac stall, face painting, cosmetic stall, cake stall, and there will be many other items of interest. So don't miss out on an enjoyable day out. So make sure to support this very worthy cause.

Next Fenor Bingo takes places on Friday 2nd December at Fenor National School at 8pm. Bus leaves Riverstown Shop at 7.15. All welcome.

CHRISTMAS BENEFIT NIGHT" in Aid of Assisi House Day Centre Venue: Tower Hotel on 5th December at 8.30pm. Adm: €10 includes door prize. Music Brass & Co. Tickets can be purchased on the night or contact: 089-4350185/0868746905. Your support would be really appreciated.

Welcome to beloved Waterford Beloved Shops help Focus Ireland to raise funds to create safe and secure homes for children, families and single people all over Ireland.

Your support is crucial to our success and we welcome your donations of new and once loved women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, homewares, jewellery and gifts.

Thank you, we can’t do it without you.

Come visit us at Beloved, 21 Barronstrand street. Waterford City. Tel: (051) 361100.

Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:30 am – 5:30pm.

Cnoc Buí Active Retirement No meeting on Wednesday 4th December as it is our Christmas lunch in Waterford Castle. Please come early and don't forget to bring your Kris Kindle gifts, lunch begins at 3.00 pm sharp. A raffle for Spot Prizes will also be held at the lunch. We hope all will enjoy the day!

ARA annual subscription of €20 must be paid at our first meeting in January to ensure membership for 2017.

Free Dyspraxia Awareness Information Meeting Author, Karen Power in association with Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland will speak about dyspraxia, a motor co-ordination difficulty that affects learning and many other aspects of a person’s life. Karen’s hope is to provide information, tips and strategies that can help parents, teachers, resource teachers, special needs assistants and any other interested parties to support children, teens and adults with this challenge.

All very welcome to join Karen on Tuesday the 29th of November at 7pm in The Waterford Teacher’s Centre, Newtown Road, Waterford.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Reserving a car registration number QUESTION How do I reserve a particular registration number for a new 2017 car?

ANSWER You can only apply to reserve a vehicle registration number on or after 1 November of the year before you intend to bring the vehicle into use. In other words, to use the number in 2017 you can only apply to reserve a number from 1 November 2016 until Revenue’s close of business at the end of 2017. An application received prior to 1 November 2016 will be returned unprocessed.

The number you reserve must be in the normal format and must

correspond with the licensing authority area where you normally reside. It must also correspond with the year and half year in which the vehicle is to be first brought into use. For example, 172-D-111 may only be reserved by someone living in Dublin for a vehicle intended to be brought into use in the second half of 2017.

The registered owner of the vehicle on which the registration number is to be displayed must be the person in whose name the number was reserved.

All registration numbers are available for reservation, with the exception of the first number of each half year issued in the following cities Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Waterford. These numbers are, for example, 171-C-1, 172-C-1, 171-L-1, 172-L-1. They are reserved for the Mayor or Lord Mayor of each of these cities and are not

available for reservation by anyone else.

A reserved registration number can only be assigned to a vehicle when it has been reached in the normal sequence. It may not be displayed on a vehicle before it has been formally assigned by Revenue, following the presentation and acceptance of a completed declaration for registration.

The fee to reserve a vehicle registration number is €1,000 and should be submitted with the application. The cheque, bank draft or postal order should be made payable to the Collector, Customs and Excise.

You apply on Form VRT15A to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Registration Section, Central Vehicle Office, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

Waterford Citizens Information Centre, provides a free and confidential service to the public, @ 37 Lower Yellow Road Waterford Tel: 0761-076580, or 14 Gladstone St. Tel; 0761 076562 E mail: Waterford@citinfo.ie Information also available online at www.citizensinformation.ie or nationally 0761 074000.

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By Bill Sones and Rich Sones, PhD Q. What does popcorn science have to say about why popcorn pops?

A. Plenty. Picture each kernel as a tiny pressure cooker where the water trapped inside vaporizes and turns the starchy guts into a molten mass, says Joshua Foer in "Discover" magazine. When a kernel explodes, the tough outer shell (pericarp) shatters and the gelatinous starch instantaneously solidifies.

Brazilian scientists recently established that a popcorn pericarp is four times stronger than that of regular corn, allowing for higher pressure and a bigger pop, hence bigger flakes. Vacuum poppers up the pressure differential further, making for a "monster" pop!

The science may be new but not the snack. Popcorn took off in the U.S. in the early 19th century. Then in 1948, a team of archaeologists discovered a 4000-year-old cob of popcorn in a New Mexico cave.

"Remarkably, the kernels still popped."

Q. What's it take for a horseborne cavalry regiment to capture an entire fleet of ships at sea? Without firing a shot, one might add.

A. It had to be one of the strangest "battles" in human history, as discussed by Roger Bentley in the "Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society," says Randy Cerveny in "Freaks of the Storm." It was during the Napoleonic Wars of the late 18th century, when the bitter cold of the Little Ice Age (1500-1850) made militar movements difficult. And more than difficult: A winter blast completely entrapped the Dutch navy in thick ice around Texel Island near the coast; 15 ships, 2 cargo vessels and several smaller cannon boats were solidly frozen in the ice.

When the French general heard the news, he immediately dispatched a 128-man force across the frozen tidal flats, right up to the ice-locked ships, and demanded surrender. Realizing the hopelessness of the situation, the Dutch admiral calmly replied, "Why don't we discuss such serious matters over dinner aboard my flagship?" "And so it happened," says Cerveny, "that a cavalry regiment captured a battle fleet at sea - admittedly a frozen sea - without any loss of life."

Q. Among all lovers, who generally are rated as above average in appearance, intelligence, warmth and sense of humor, as well as being open-minded, outgoing and confident, i.e., total "winners"? Conversely, who gets tagged as below average in the same categories, not to mention closed-minded, unstable and disagreeable?

A. The latter are likely our past lovers compared with our current flames, as revealed in surveys by social psychologist Glenn Geher and researcher Faby Gagne, says "New Scientist." But these findings must represent distorted perceptions, Geher notes, because "it can't be the case that the 300 people we studied all happened to now be with ideal mating prospects, while all their 300 prior partners were duds."

Yet this self-delusion probably serves a critical purpose: People who dump hardest on their past lovers tend to be the ones happiest with their current partners, says Geher. Adds Gagne, eulogizing their qualities heightens at "crunch time," such as when deciding whether to have kids.

To anthropologist Helen Fisher, dopamine and other brain chemicals seal the deal as positives associated with adoration kick in, even as that part of the brain associated with fear and anger quiets. Those who maintain amour's illusions about their spouses report being more happily married, says Fisher. "In this case, self-deception is one of nature's gifts."

Q. When snake charmers from Asia or Northern Africa use their flute to charm a cobra, what music do they play?

A. Doesn't matter because the snakes can't hear it but simply hold themselves on guard, swaying to the flutist's body movements, says Marty Crump in "Headless Males Make Great Lovers." Cobras are favorites since they're big dangerous, and when excited rear upright, spread their hoods by expanding their ribs, and sway. "Fortunately for the charmers, the snakes' strikes are relatively slow and usually can be evaded."

Q. How long could a person go without food?

A. Mahatma Gandhi - nonviolent petitioner for India' independence survived 21 days on just little sips of water. Medical examiner Michael Peel cited well-documented hunger strikes lasting 28, 36, 38 and 40 days. But usually 10-14 days is about the limit with no food AND no water, a little more if the person starts out overhydrated, says Alan Lieberson, MD, in "Scientific American" magazine. This situation comes up often for terminally ill patients for whom artificial maintenance of life is no longer desired.

Near-starvation with continued water is a sad reality of history, adds Lieberson. Survival for months to years is common in concentration camps and during famines. The body can actually moderate metabolism to conserve energy, a phenomenon poorly understood. Medical cases involve patients with anorexia nervosa, end-stage malignancies, or who follow "starvation" diets. When body mass index (BMI) falls too low (12-12.5), organ failure or a heart attack can be fatal. "Normal BMI is 18.5-24.9, and many fashion models have a BMI of around 17."

Your pet’s health Written in

(Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at strangetrue@cs.com)

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with John D Owens M.V.B. veterinary surgeon

WATERFORD TODAY WEEKLY HOROSCOPES Wednesday 23rd November Tuesday 29th November

Riverstown Business Park, Tramore Ph 051 393630 Email: anipetsvetclinic @gmail.com Follow us on Facebook

Why is my dog’s breathing so laboured?

My eight year old male Boxer, Max, has been having breathing problems in the last few weeks, his breathing is often wheezy and laboured, especially if he has been running or gets too hot. At night time, I have heard him coughing violently and it sounds like he is trying to clear his throat. Do I need to bring him to the vet?

When a dog, or any animal, shows signs of abnormal, difficult or laboured breathing, we refer to it as “dyspnoea”. Dyspnoea is a symptom of many diseases and is often distressing and painful for the affected dog.

Most cases will involve abnormalities of the heart or respiratory system (nasal passages, throat, airways and lungs). It is impossible to go through all the potential causes of respiratory distress in the limited space available here. A clinical examination by your vet will be necessary to make a diagnosis, and further investigations such as x-rays and blood tests can also be very helpful.

Once the diagnosis is made, many causes of dyspnoea can be treated or managed by medication to minimise the distress suffered by the patient and to maximise the quality of life.

Being a Boxer, Max is brachycephalic (meaning short faced). Brachycephalic breeds, which also include the Pug, Bulldog, Pekinese and Shih tzu, are bred to have a shorter, compressed upper jaw compared to their lower jaw. Dogs with this cosmetic appearance can have “brachycephalic respiratory syndrome” due to having narrowed nostrils and nasal passages, an elongated soft palate which can obstruct the airway at the back of the throat and a narrow trachea

Bridge

(wind pipe). The degree to which an individual dog is affected is variable, but some of these dogs will have lifelong respiratory problems and dyspnoea.

Heart disease is another common cause of dyspnoea in dogs of Max’s breed and age.

It is associated with congestion of the lungs with fluid that collects there because the heart is not pumping blood around the body properly. The majority of dogs with heart disease benefit from medication if early diagnosis is made and treatment is administered consistently. Treatment has to be maintained for the rest of the dog’s life.

Diseases of the lungs such as pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy and fibrosis can also cause ongoing respiratory distress, as do physical injuries like fractured ribs or tears to the diaphragm which are commonly sustained in road traffic accidents. Cancerous tumours, allergies and certain poisons such as warfarin (rat poison) and paraquat (weedkiller) also cause serious and sometimes fatal breathing difficulties.

I would recommend that you bring Max for a veterinary consultation as there are so many possible causes for his symptoms and in case his condition gets progressively worse. Your vet will be then able to explain his treatment options to you.

by Declarer

South Dealer - Both sides vulnerable

WEST S: K 7 4 H: Q 9 4 2 D: 7 C: Q J 10 9 3

Q. If the following little poem isn't designed to demonstrate synonyms, antonyms, acronyms... then what?

"A herb store owner, name of Herb, Moved to a rainier Mount Rainier.

It would have been so nice in Nice, And even tangier in Tangier."

A. "Capitonyms" are words that change their meaning (and often pronunciation) when capitalized, a fancy factoid that admittedly won't help you polish up your Polish, or meet an august patriarch in August, or speed up your readin in Reading, or help any long-suffering Job get a job. On the other hand, the rather capitonymous coauthor - brothers Bill and Rich will send you no bill for passing along this rich linguistic nuance.

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NORTH S: 10 8 5 3 H: A J 7 6 5 D: K 2 C: 6 4

EAST S: Q J 9 6 2 H: K 10 8 3 D: 8 5 4 C: 7

SOUTH S: A H: Void D: A Q J 10 9 6 3 C: A K 8 5 2

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A further hand played by Dick Freeman well known Washington, D.C.,star.

As mentioned in our last issue he was the mathematical genius of the show at the ripe age of nine.

Opening Lead: Queen of Clubs The reader is expected to play and make the contract of 6 Diamonds.

Aries 21st March-21st April Expect clashes this week Aries, both on personal and professional fronts, as Jupiter and Pluto are at loggerheads with each other at the moment. It could be that you feel someone is holding you back, moving too slow or not on the same page as you at all. There could be a power struggle as both parties try to get their way. Be true to your vision but try to respect theirs.

Taurus 22nd April-21st May Jupiter and Libra’s tete-a-tete can be felt in your horoscope too Taurus, and you could find life a bit stressful at the moment as a result. Try not to micromanage every detail of a project or take too much on for the next week and keep your expectations of other’s and their capabilities in check. If you are having any family gatherings watch out for those old triggers that spark off old rivalries.

Gemini 22nd May-21st June Try to make time to connect with those people around you who are most special to you. It’s not always easy to fit everyone in but with the pace of life ever-increasing and the Christmas frenzy approaching, try to chisel out a window of time for a few friendly faces that you may have been missing. Revisit your long term goals too, make sure they still pass muster.

Cancer 22nd June-22nd July Time to take a look at the idea of balance in your life Cancer, or maybe the lack of! It could be the whole work/life area is out of whack, or maybe it’s to do with your dietary or fitness habits. Something somewhere needs readjusting, and preferably before December and all that it entails arrives. If you can get things back on track this week great, if not, another opportunity to do so will be the upcoming new moon.

Leo 23rd July-23rd August You well need to nurture yourself now Leo. The Jupiter/Pluto stand off could see you overthinking everything and feeling anxious and depleted as a result. Try to keep things as simple as possible. Concentrate on the small tasks that you can do, and the people you can count on, and leave the rest of the world look after itself. Maybe look into ways of boosting your immune system so you can see off any nasty bugs.

Virgo 24th August-23rd September You may find yourself feeling in the festive spirit a little earlier than usual Virgo, go with it! There’s no harm in bringing a little lightness and cheer to the world around you. And being the perfectionist you are, any decorative display you put your hands to will be sure to be amazing. If you don’t want to hear negative feedback, don’t go looking for other people’s opinions.

Libra 24th September-23rd October Lighten up Libra! Especially if you’ve got family visiting. And when it comes to one particular family member who seems to like to stir things up, don’t take the bait. Jupiter and Pluto are squaring up and their influence could exacerbate any hot heads around you. If there are people in your circle who spark off each other too easily, try to keep some distance between them, or at least someone capable of refereeing.

Scorpio 24th October-22nd November You may feel your list of ‘shoulds’ is weighing heavily on you Scorpio. You should be doing one thing but it’s the absolute last thing you feel like doing. Take a good hard look at all these ‘shoulds’ and see if there are any that have outstayed their welcome, and if so, lighten your load. Jupiter and Pluto’s squaring off against each other, certain things, namely communication, may feel a bit ‘off’, watch out for mix-ups.

Sagittarius 23rd November-21st December For single Sagittarians don’t be suprised if you start to attract new admirers as Venus moves into Caricorn. Dress up smart and attend some solubrius events, theatre, art galleries etc. For those who have already found their special someone this is a great time to work on things on the home front, whether it’s just the housework rota or a total rethink on how your use your combined space.

Capricorn 22nd December-20th January This week it’s all about keeping your cool Capricorn! You may feel like people are lining up to step on your toes and set your blood boiling. You can thanks Pluto and Jupiter for that. Realise that it will pass, take a few deep breaths and resist reacting with harsh words, don’t give certain people the satisfaction of seeing that they’ve pressed your buttons.

Aquarius 21st January-19th February It’s all about to heat up on the social scene for Aquarians so look lively. Make sure all your best threads are ready for action and that you’re looking your absolute best for all the invites that will be winging your way. You may need to dampen it down for one particular person though, who’s confidence doesn’t quite match yours.

Pisces 20th February-20th March There’s a good chance that not every member of your circle of friends will see eye to eye on a good number of issues, which most of the time, matters little. However, with tensions rising and social settings pushing people together more than usual, the chances of combustion are likely. Be wary of loaning money to a friend unless you’re happy to lose it.

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The Union of Students in Ireland is urging Irish colleges to train their staff on mental health awareness to help the 41% increase in students seeking counselling with staff cutbacks resulting in six month waiting lists to see counsellors, according to new research by AHEAD (the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability) and the National Learning Network (NLN), a division of the Rehab Group.

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“A student in a state of distress being told to wait 183 days until you can get help is insufficient, irresponsible and extremely dangerous.” USI President, Annie Hoey, said.

“There are financial strains specifically on students that impacts on their mental health, for example, USI research conducted in October 2015 shows us that 73.1% of students said the high cost of college causes them anxiety or stress, 72% of students are struggling financially to stay in college, and if fees go up, 63% of students said they won’t be able to attend college.

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WOMENS’ HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY Fiona Mcgoldrick 086 2164831

We are open to the public until 7pm

Geopathic Stress and it’s effects Geopathic stress is the second in a series of article about more unusual causes of imbalance in the body: Have you ever been in a house, office or place outdoors which makes you feel uneasy? If so, you may have been picking up on geopathic stress. Geopathic literally means “suffering from the earth”, and geopathic stress can result from factors like the excessive emission of radon gas, or from the magnetic disturbance caused by the confluence of two streams. When narrow paths of water, sometimes as much as 200 or 300 feet below the ground, converge, they can create an electromagnetic field which distorts the earth’s natural vibrations as they pass through the water. Certain mineral concentrations, fault lines, moving underground plateaus and underground cavities can also disturb the earth’s natural vibrations. The Chinese art of “Feng Shui” places great importance on the balancing of these disturbances of the earth’s vibrations.

Dowsers and diviners can detect geopathic stress on a premises: in my clinics, I use a simple muscle testing technique with a vial of geopathic stress to detect it in people.

Geopathic stress can have a strong effect on the lymphatic system. The lymph fluid transports lymphocytes and antibodies which fight and destroy any foreign cells in the body, such as bacteria, viruses or cancer cells. If the lymphatic system is not healthy, then it may have difficulty in destroying foreign bodies, including cancer cells, thus allowing them to grow and multiply. Your whole immune system can become weakened. Symptoms of geopathic stress include: • Fatigue and feeling run down • Restless sleep and insomnia • Lack of appetite • Muscular cramps or increased heart beat, especially in bed • Depression and nervousness • Muffy head or sluggish on awakening in the morning

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When away from home, you sleep better and wake up fresher.

Much research has been done on geopathic stress, and some of the findings are most interesting. It is estimated that more than 4,000 medical doctors in Austria and Germany call in dowsers to assist with their most severe cases of cancer and long term illnesses. In many parts of Europe, it is commonplace for sites to be tested for geopathic stress before any building work begins. In Ireland, building regulations require that every new house incorporates some degree of radon preventive measures at the time of construction.

A study of the health of the travelling community also provided more intriguing results. Some 250 families took part in the study, and the conclusion was that cancer is a disease that is almost unknown to many traveller families, even when they ignored all the warnings about smoking, drinking and eating the right foods. One reason put forward is that they rarely stay in one place for a long time, and hence are not prone to the effects of geopathic stress.

So what can you do if you think you are suffering from geopathic stress? If you wish to have your house tested, then check out your local health store for the name of a reputable dowser. Otherwise you could try moving your bed to another part of your bedroom, or if there is not enough space, try clearing out the clutter from under your bed, and place rose quartz crystals there instead. All this will help to protect you from harmful, negative earth rays. It is important to wash the rose quartz every six to eight weeks and then leave it in daylight for 12 hours to recharge it. Rose quartz has an amazing ability to help heal the heart energy. By healing your heart energy, you will find that you can give and receive more easily. This in turn has a positive effect on your lymphatic system raising your immunity levels.

If you are worried about radon gas, go to www.epa.ie for more information.

Breda Gardner runs busy natural health clinics in both Waterford and Kilkenny. She also presents monthly positive living seminars in Kilkenny. A native of Galway, Breda worked as a nurse for many years before studying a range of complementary therapies, including homeopathy, iridology, muscle–testing and nutrition.

OOD MATTERS St Emilion au Chocolat This is another classic French dessert from Bordeaux.

As it freezes well it can be made well in advance, even now for Christmas!

INGREDIENTS 125g of 70% Dark Chocolate.

50g Cocoa 3 Eggs 100g Caster Sugar 110g Unsalted Butter.

170g Cream (either Crème Fraiche or Whipping Cream) 4 tablespoons Whiskey or Brandy Macaroons: 200g Ground Almonds 200g Caster Sugar 2 Egg Whites.

METHOD First make the macaroons. Mix the sugar and almonds well together. Add in the egg whites and mix to a stiff dough. Set

the oven to Gas 4, 175C, 350F. Line two baking sheets with non-stick paper. (I find if you sprinkle a little water on the baking sheet it helps to get the paper to lie down flat and then it is easier to work).

With dampened hands (or 2 teaspoons) make walnut sized balls of the dough and lay these out in rows (not too close) on the sheets. Flatten these slightly with a damp fork. Bake these at the set temperature for about 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Take off the paper gently (they will still be soft) and leave to cool and crispen on a wire rack.

Get a 1 kg loaf tin and line it with cling film (if you wet the inside of the tin first it makes it easier). Break the chocolate into pieces and put it in a bowl with the butter and the cocoa at low in

the microwave. Heat until the chocolate is nearly melted then stir until it is all liquid. Leave it somewhere to cool but not re-set.

Using an electric beater beat the yolks with half of the sugar until they are light, pale and thick (wait for it, it takes a while.). Now in the mixer beat the cream until stiff but not dry. Beat the egg whites with the other half of the sugar until these are stiff but not too stiff. Now test the temperature of the chocolate with your finger, it can be warm but not hot. Fold this into the egg yolk mixture using a spatula or a large metal spoon. Fold together until thoroughly but lightly amalgamated.

Then fold in the cream, and lastly lightly fold in the egg whites .

Sprinkle the whiskey or brandy over the macaroons. Put a layer of these on the bottom of the lined loaf tin, then half of the chocolate mixture, another layer of macaroons, the rest of the chocolate and top with a layer of macaroons. Put this into a fridge for 2-3 hours until set. To serve turn out onto a board and slice in thin servings with a hot sharp knife. This freezes perfectly - take out of the freezer for a few hours before serving.

Waterford Chef Martin Dwyer presents “Food Matters” for Waterford Today.

Martin, who has been cooking now for over 40 years spent thirty years cooking in Waterford. He ran his own, much acclaimed restaurant “Dwyers” on Mary Street for 15 years until he sold it in 2004 and for 20 years he was Billy McCarthy’s guest chef on Tuesday mornings on WLR. Martin and his wife Síle have fulfilled a longtime dream by restoring an old presbytery in the Languedoc in the south of France which they now run as a French style Chambre d'Hôte or Bed & Breakfast.

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REBEL REBEL are Europe’s top David Bowie tribute and will be playing the 1,600 capacity Vicar Street in Dublin on his Birthday, 8 January, next year. Tickets for that one are €28 and worth every penny of that for Bowie fans as evidenced by their fantastic performance at this year’s Daytripper Festival. However, you can catch them at Project in Waterford on 29 December for the amazing advance ticket price of €12 (or €15 on the door) to celebrate the truly brilliant songs of one of rock music’s absolute legends. Those €12 tickets are available now at projectandshortts.ticketabc.com They are Bowie fans playing Bowie for Bowie fans, a fully live 6 piece band faithfully recreating the most popular songs from Bowie’s extensive back catalogue.

Rebel Rebel cover Bowie's hits from 1969 right up to the present day.

The band are made up of some of the finest session musicians in the country, its members having previously played with an array of Ireland’s top artists including.

Lead singer Peter Quinn has always had his voice compared to Bowie’s: “I released an album of

original material in 1999 and it was instantly compared to Bowie. It was something I had been told from the time I cut my first demo tape.”

Rebel Rebel have been selling out shows to legions of Bowie fans throughout 2016, including Dublin’s Button Factory and Cork’s Opera House. They are looking forward to their Waterford venue debut on 29 December.

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When the late great David Bowie passed away there was a huge outpouring of love and respect from music fans all over the world, something that has only previously been seen on the deaths of Elvis and John Lennon.

David’s body of work is unsurpassed in modern music and this continued right up to his swansong, the magnificent ‘Blackstar’.

Due to David’s absence from the live scene over the last decade, Rebel Rebel have built up a dedicated fan base all over Ireland and abroad with their amazing tribute to him.

Sounds uncannily like “ David Bowie in good form.

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Voci Ladies’ Choir Annual Christmas WHAT better way to get into the Christmas spirit then attending a lovely choral concert in a beautiful venue. Voci Ladies’ Choir will perform their very popular annual Christmas Concert in John’s College, The Folly, (Respond) on Saturday 3rd of December at 8pm.

The choir will be joined by special guests the WIT Youth Choir, and soloist Audrey Larkin.

Voci Ladies Choir was founded in Waterford in 2005 and currently has over 30 members, under the musical direction of Fintan Scanlon.

The concert will include music to get you in the Christmas mood mix of Irish and contemporary pieces, Tickets for the concert at €10 Euro / €8 concession and are available on the door.

Waterford Scooter Club Christmas Night Will be held on Saturday 26th November in Treacy’s Hotel Music from The Bionic Rats supported by DJs Alan Clarke and Joe Daly 5 ADMISSION SPOT PRIZES ON THE NIGHT ALL PROCEEDS TO PIETA HOUSE WATERFORD €

Pictured at the Cliff Gallery, Great George’s Street, Waterford for the opening of an exhibition by artist Jonathan Frisby, which runs until 24th December, were artist Jonathan with his father Noel Frisby, mother Stephanie Taheny, sister Emma and brothers Noel and James.

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Prepare to be captivated KNOWN to many as ‘the man of a thousand stories’, Michael Harding is currently selling out venues all over Ireland. The Late Late Show regular has become an expert on every Irish ailment and is pure joy to sit back and listen to. In fact, there's not too many people that get invited on to the Late Late twice in the space of 16 months. A former priest come raconteur, Michael is famously described by Ryan Tubridy as a man ‘that you could listen to for hours on end’.

The author of this year’s bestseller ‘Talking to Strangers’ returns to Garter Lane for two nights on Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26 to ruminate on his life over the past 18 months - playing the Bull McCabe on stage in Dublin, struggling with self-doubt, faith, and psychotherapy, and the chaos of building an extension to his home near Lough Allen.

Michael has written plays like ‘Strawboys, ‘Una Pooka’, ‘Misogynist’, ‘Hubert Murray’s Widow’, ‘Sour Grapes’, and ‘Amazing Grace’, all produced by the Abbey Theatre, and more than a dozen other plays for leading Irish companies. He

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has previously written three novels, Priest, ‘The Trouble With Sarah Gullion’, and ‘Bird In The Snow’.

A memoir ‘Staring at Lakes’ was published in 2013, quickly followed by 2014’s ‘Hanging With The Elephants’.

He is a captivating speaker, a man who draws you in through his world view, who challenges you to think, not necessarily to agree, but to examine and really look at the people and the landscape around us. His are tales of the extraordinary ordinary people of our country and all his stories are love stories because he shows us his love for the people he describes. His last show at Garter Lane sold out and we’d heartily recommend getting your ticket for this one too.

Tickets are €18/€16 and are available from www.garterlane.ie and from the box office at (051) 855038.

IT’S ALWAYS party time when ABBA comes to town but when it’s the Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse to let your hair down!

One of Waterford’s most popular shows, which has been pulling in massive crowds for the last 5 years, ABBA Forever returns to the Theatre Royal on Wednesday (23rd November).

This happy sing-a-long event is pure escapism, and celebrates ABBA’S music with a loud and proud production and terrific audio visuals.

Abba Forever was formed and is led by Dennis Scally, a London born musician who has been at the top of the music game for many years.

For 13 years, while based in Los Angles, he was the musical director for The Supremes and

toured the world with them. He moved back to Europe 12 years ago and formed ABBA FOREVER. Lead Guitarist is Rae Daniel who has played with various bands and shows down through the years including the London “Mamma Mia” Show.

A feature of the ABBA FOREVER show is Dennis and Rae swapping lightening fast, guitar and keyboard licks, live on stage. All your Abba

favourites feature in this show, performed by the finest Abba voices you will ever hear.

So get your glad rags on, brush up on the lyrics, don the dancing boots and come to the best party in town!

That’s Abba Forever at The Theatre Royal on Wednesday 23rd November at 8pm. Book now on www.theatreroyal.ie.

It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations!

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It’s another Access All Areas Saturday at Shortts this weekend with live music in the bar, 2 rooms of DJs (downstairs in the Terrace and upstairs in Project Bar) each with their own super cool smoking areas and it’s all for FREE through the Shortts front door.

The full line up for the weekend ahead at Shortts & The Terrace is as follows: Friday (25 Nov) – FUSE + GROOVE DJs Fuse cover a huge range of classic sing-alongs from The Beatles to The Kinks, Creedence to Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen to Bruno Mars, and Primal Scream to Oasis.

They are all delivered with brilliant musicianship, super tight harmonies and an infectious energy. Out on the Terrace it’s all about getting into your Friday ‘Groove’ with a party mix of disco, funk & house music.

Saturday (26 Nov) – THE JAM TARTS + GOOD TIMES DJs + EVAN MARSHALL The Jam Tarts are the perfect band to soundtrack your Saturday night out on the town. You are always guaranteed that ‘feel good factor’ at a Jam Tarts gig, as they have the unique skill of improving every song they cover, whether it’s The Pixies, The Cure, David Bowie, Depeche Mode or Michael Jackson. Out on the Terrace, it’s ‘Good Times’ as always on a Saturday night and DJ Evan Marshall plays the best of RnB, Old Skool & charts in the Project Bar. Sunday (27 Nov) –

UNUSUAL SUSPECTS + THE SOCIAL DJs It’s another Super Sunday Session at Shortts with the Suspects, Ireland’s best covers band (who happen to hail from the Deise). With residencies at all the country’s best live music bars, the lads are still always happiest on home turf, bringing the rock to pop hits by Calvin Harris and Bruno Mars, as well as classics from The Beatles, Michael Jackson and James Brown. The Social sees out the weekend on the Terrace with hip hop, funk & disco.

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SATURDAY NIGHT sees Fuse take to the stage! Fuse are an all male, Waterford-based band that have electrifying energy through their whole set! They cover a huge range of bands from The Beatles to The Kinks, CCR, Coldplay & Bruce Springsteen to Daft Punk and the Kings Of Leon! DJ Shay Searson will be keeping the bar hopping from 10pm 'till late!

FRIDAY NIGHT welcomes back The Jam Tarts to the Noc Noc stage!

This Waterford band covers legends such as Frank Sinatra right up to 90's favourites such as The Cure and all the way to the most current chart-toppers with a quirky twist! Don't miss out on one of Waterford's favourite band this Friday! DJ Shay Searson will be rocking The Reg Bar from 10pm.

THE PREMIER LEAGUE action is back this Saturday with Burnley vs Man City kicking off the day at 12.30pm followed by lots more action including Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur at 5.30pm!

Don't forget - 3 Pints of Hop House 13, Guinness & Carlsberg for just €12 during all Premier League Matches.

There's plenty more PREMIER LEAGUE action this Sunday with Watford vs Stoke at 12pm, Arsenal vs Bournemouth at 2.15pm and Man United v Westham at 4.30pm! No better place to see all the action on HD screens!

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GoggleBox STAR TREK: BEYOND IN their mission to boldly go where no one has gone before the crew of the Starship Enterprise brings it's audience beyond the limits of boredom, beyond the limits of patience and certainly beyond the limits of credulity into a film that is so mindcrushingly awful that you can't really grasp the fact that you have just wasted two hours of your time watching just a bad, bad movie.

The story involves the Starship battling to save the newest and furthest colony in the Federation from a menace that can only be described by them as 'bee like', a huge group of small vessels that attack like a swarm destroying everything in their grasp. In the process the Enterprise is completely destroyed and the majority of the people who survive are taken hostage. Until that is Captain Kirk and all of the other main characters come along to rescue them and then race after the swarm and save the day and the new colony of Yorktown.

Everything about this movie just strains credulity, to pick out one would be impossible but if you were going to do it then it has to be at the very end when the swarm is destroyed. So, how is it destroyed? By playing The Beastie Boy's 'Sabotage' very, very loudly. This movie when it comes to it's storyline, it's look, even it's acting is horrendous. It's sci-fi for 6 year olds and that might even be insulting to 6 year olds.

ANTHROPOID THE assassination of Reinhard Heydrich in Prague during the Second World War was of huge significance considering that at that time he was the third highest ranking Nazi in the Reich, the ultimate personification of the Aryan super-race, implaccable, martial and a strict adherent to Hitler's will. His killing along with the subsequent tumult to try and find his killers, and the manner in which they were eventually found is just full of drama and tension. So it is quite curious the number of choices that this particular film makes in relation to the events. It starts with two Czech soldiers being dropped just outside Prague on a mission to link up with local partisans and then to kill Heydrich. Of course nothing goes right from the start, one of them is injured and when they get to their rendezvous point the person they are supposed to meet is not there. Eventually they do get to the people that they need to. What happens next is rather strange and somewhat annoying. Quite a large amount of this movie is given over to romances that the two men have.

One falls so in love with a woman he meets that he even becomes engaged to her. It is all rather strange and you wonder why the writer's and the director choose these particular elements to include in the story.

Was it to include a larger audience?, was it to flesh out the characters? did these events even take place? It's not as if the romance angle take up about 5 minutes or so, they take up far, far more of the film than that and it is annoying and more than a little distracting. There are other elements to the story as well, because of the romances that are brought about, that you begin to question, such as was the part of the Judas in the resistance really true or was that made up for effect as well?

The killing of Heydrich does take place and at first the resistance, who sort of mess it up don't even realise that they have been successful. In the end they are tracked down to a church where they are hiding out and even though it takes six hours they are all killed or take their own lives. This is an interesting film and with the two leads being Irish, Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan, there is good reason to see it. Unfortunately the choices made in the production make you question other things about the movie, it's a pity that the film makers didn't think that the assassination of the third highest Nazi in Germany was enough of a story not to throw a bit of romance into the mix.

PLANET EARTH II Having Sir David Attenborough back on the t.v. is a wonderful thing, a sure sign that you are going to watch a really great hour of television, entertaining as it is enlightening. On the other hand it really shows up how much dross there is on the box and how low standards have gotten over the years. It is great to see how wonderful our natural world really is, to see places and animals in situations that we never thought imaginable even if there is a slight tendency towards anthropomorphism along the line.

waterfordfilmforall and Garter Lane Arts Centre present

HEART OF A DOG DESCRIBED as a film about life and death and what comes in between, Heart of a Dog is a idiosyncratic documentary feature from Laurie Anderson focusing on her rat terrier Lolabelle, who died in 2011.

Fusing her own witty narration with original music compositions, hand-drawn animation,

8mm home movies and artwork, the film flows through subjects as diverse as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.

Heart of a Dog screens in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Sunday, Nov 27th at 7.30pm.

Booking 051-855038 and garterlane.ie.

NUDE IN SOMA SOMA Contemporary Gallery is located on 6 Lombard Street in Waterford City. We are thrilled to announce we will be officially hosting Life Drawing classes facilitated by Jonathan Frisby who has recently returned to Waterford from Florence, where he studied full time at the Florence Academy of Art. Prior to that Jonathan attended WIT. Classes are open to all levels, and normally last two hours, tea and coffee are provided. A range of exercises will enable you in observational drawing of the human.

Classes are â&#x201A;Ź15 and are being held on November 23rd and 30th at 7pm. Booking is essential; if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 087 196 1923 or on somacontemporarygallery@gmail.com.

The Girl From Venice

by Martin Cruz Smith MARTIN Cruz Smith with 'Gorky Park' wrote one of the best novels detailing life behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. He has gone on to write several other books with the main character, Arkady Renko, from that novel to varying degrees of success. This particular book is a stand alone detailing the lives of people living in Venice just as the Second World War is about to end.

The atmosphere is febrile and tense and despite the Germans and Italian Fascists trying to make good their escapes there are last minute attempts to kill as many of their enemies as they can.

Out fishing one night Cenzo comes across the body of a young woman floating in the Venetian lagoon. He believes her to be dead but still thinks it is the right thing to do to take her body out of the water so she can be buried.

Minutes later he is stopped by a German boat cruiser and his small vessel is

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Publisher Simon & Schuster Price â&#x201A;Ź14.99 searched. There is no sign of the young woman but that doesn't stop the German's from trashing his equipment as well as his catch. Cenzo can't understand where the young woman has got to and heads toward the nearest island to see if he can find her.

Even though it is obvious that the Germans are after her he feels that he has some responsibility towards her.

He makes it to the island and he does find her but there is a German lieutenant on their tail and in a fight he gets killed. Cenzo dumps the body down a well. It turns out that the young woman is Jewish and is the only survivor from a Nazi round-up that saw her mother and father get killed.

Someone informed on the group that were hiding out in a hospital. The problem is that now Giulia is wanted and when the body of the lieutenant is found there will be an even bigger price on her head. Cenzo knows that he has to get Giulia to the

partisans if she is going to survive. That in itself is going to be a problem as which partisan group should he approach, if any at all. He has kept himself neutral during the war, he fought in the Abyssnian war for Mussolini and he vowed never to fight again. In the end he does make contact with a member of the partisans and Giulia heads off into the night to go into hiding.

Except that it isn't the end of the story. There is an awful lot that is going on in the book.

There is the story of Cenzo and Giulia which of course is going to end up as a romance, with the knight riding in on his white horse to save the damsel in distress. Then there is the story of the partisans, the last remaining fascists surrounding Mussolini and most of all there is the story of Cenzo and his brother Giorgio.

To throw a big curve ball into the works Giorgio is a huge Italian movie star, a favourite of Mussoliini's and also a seducer of Cenzo's wife and the direct cause of her

death. In a further melodramatic twist it turns out that Giorgio also seduced the wife of the third brother which was a direct cause of his death. Then there is the Republic of Salo, a very small enclave that Mussolini ruled after he was rescued by the Germans, a place where Cenzo ends up after he finds out that Giulia wasn't rescued by the partisans after all. It turns out that she is intended, by various parties, to be used as a bargaining chip with the Americans to bring peace to Italy .

Then there is the question of who exactly informed on the Jewish group in Venice and got them killed. This is an awful lot to be going on with but the problem lies in the fact that this book is just a little more than an extended novella and while the quality of the writing is good there just really isn't enough here to sustain so many differing stories without it all heading off a cliff and bursting into flames. Not a good read.

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Wednesday 23rd November 2016

KIDS TAKE OVER GARTER LANE ARTS CENTRE FOR IRELAND’S FIRST ‘TAKEOVER DAY’ KIDS are running the show at Garter Lane Arts Centre for one of Ireland’s first ‘Takeover Day’ events on Wednesday 16th of November. Pupils from Christ Church National School in Waterford City have been invited to have their say about the artworks on display in Garter Lane Arts Centre by becoming tour guides and art critics for the day.

Takeover Day is an initiative by Kids in Museums, a UK-based independent charity, which encourages children and young people to engage with museums, galleries and arts venues by inviting them to ‘take over’ different roles involved in the running of culture and heritage venues.

Executive Director of Kids in Museums, Alison Bowyer, welcomes the expansion of Takeover Day to Ireland - ‘Takeover Day is a celebration of young people’s contributions to cultural life in their communities. We are delighted that this initiative is being piloted in Ireland to help give children and teenagers a better awareness of the culture and heritage sites that are available to them and their families for learning and enjoyment year-round.’

Visual Arts and Outreach Manager, Aoibhie McCarthy, comments ‘At Garter Lane Arts Centre, we’re committed to engaging children and young people with quality arts experiences.

Our programmes such as SprOg Children’s Arts Festival and Waterford Young Arts Critics provide children and young people with an alternative learning environment and outlet for their creative ideas. As one of the first Irish venues to pilot Takeover Day in Ireland, we feel this new partnership is an expression of our commitment to developing platforms for young voices in the arts both locally and nationally.’

To find out more about Takeover Day, visit: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/takeoverday/ or follow @takeovermuseums #TakeoverDay

Christmas in Benildus ON WEDNESDAY, 21st December the parish of St. Joseph and Benildus will launch its first annual Christmas concert, featuring local artists and choirs, national artists and international musicians for all over the globe.

Project Music Management will bring together these amazing musicians in a concert that will combine music and readings, complimenting one another to make it a very tender and spiritual evening.

The choirs included are some of the finest in Waterford, DORDAN, Ad Hoc Chorale, Trinity Gospel Choir and the local Parish choirs. They will be joined by international musicians Jacob Shaw, Cello, David Lau Magnussen, Piano/Pipe Organ and Eugenia Ottaviano, Violin, combining as a Trio supporting the choirs and soloists, and what a line up we have here. We will be joined by the adorable Niamh Murray, Soprano Valerie Leahy Soprano and Dominic McGorian Tenor, all of whom are familiar with Waterford’s music scene. The readings will be delivered by local talent Gerry Kane, all coming together to create a unique event in the Waterford music calendar.

Tickets are available on pmmtickets@mail.com or phoning the Parish Office on 878 977, for more information on Project Music Management check out the website on www.projectmusman.com.

We hope to see you at this wonderful evening, get your tickets soon as this will sell out.

JACOB SHAW (pictured) is a British award winning cellist now based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

He has performed in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and the Forbidden City Concert Hall in China.

He has recently started, with the support of Project Music Management, the Scandinavian Cello School which recently made its debut in Spain on a week long intensive course for

Pictured right: Dr. Carol YelvertonHalpin who graduated from UCC with a Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD Education) on the 27th of October 2016.

LIFE ON THE IRISH COAST Stephanie Salmon Photography A book launch ond exhibition of ‘Life on The Irish Coast’, will be held in The Haven Hotel, Dunmore East on Saturday 26th November at 8 pm.

Special Guests: Damien Tiernan and John Hearne This is the story of one woman’s journey around the coast of Ireland capturing images of men and women from the fishing communities.

50% of all profits are going to straight to the charity L.A.S.T (Lost At Sea Tragedies) info at: www.lifeontheirishcoast.com

6 chosen cellists. The cellists performed to standing ovations and plans are afoot for huge development in this area, as Project Music Management and the Scandinavian Cello School share the same philosophy of supporting and encouraging up and coming musicians. Jacobs recent CD, titled DEBUT, was critically acclaimed and became the best seller on all British Airways flights. His charisma, flamboyance, vibrancy and musicianship combine to deliver a special sound and energy that leaves the audience spellbound. You can find out more on www.jacobshaw.de ST. JOSEPH AND BENILDUS PARISH CHOIR is a group of talented singers that come together regularly throughout the year to sing at masses in the church. They are renowned for performing challenging repertoire to a very high standard, and bringing great musicianship to all performances. They are directed by Joe O’Beirne who leads from the front in passion, commitment and determination to deliver something special for the audience. They will perform a solo piece and pieces with Niamh Murray and Dominic McGorian, along with the International Trio, with all the music having been arranged

by Joe. This group, and its director, really epitomise what it is to positively engage in this wonderful art form and concept, like all the performers involved in this concert on December 21st.

We hope you come along to enjoy the sound created by this beautiful choir.

ORCHID COLLECTIVE Debut New Album ‘Courage’ at Central Arts DUBLIN based Indie - folk band Orchid Collective are coming to Waterford and will be playing at Central Artson November 26 showcasing their latest EP ‘Courage’. Several years gigging relentlessly aroundthe country has seen the band develop a unique sound and establish themselvesas an unforgettable live act.

Orchid Collective’s alternative folkinfluenced rock soundthat will resonate with fans of Villagers, James Vincent McMorrow and Bon Iver.Through their own distinctuse of vocal harmonies and searing layers of reverbed guitars; OrchidCollective

make themselves known as a band that set themselves apart from theircontemporaries, offering a bold new imagining of the indie genre. Notablelive appearances of late include Electric Picnic, Castlepalooza, Knockanstockanand the Galway International Arts Festival. The band are fast growing inpopularity nationally, so this is your chance to catch them in Waterford!

Tickets are a steal at just €8 and are available from www.centralarts.ie. Forfurther info and gig announcements, check out the Central Arts FaceBook page. Doorsopen at 9:30pm and this is a BYOB event.

210,000 ANNOUNCED FOR MUSIC CAPITAL SCHEME 2016 €

MUSIC Network has welcomed the announcement by Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, confirming capital funds of €210,000 for the Music Capital Scheme 2016.

The Music Capital Scheme, supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and managed by Music Network, comprises two distinct awards that provide funding for the purchase of musical instruments to both non-professional performing groups and to professional musicians.

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys TD said: “The Music Capital Scheme is a fantastic initiative which literally puts instruments in the hands of both experienced and aspiring musicians. It has benefitted thousands of people across the country since it was set up in 2008. We know that encouraging participation in the arts, such as learning to play a musical instrument, is

very beneficial for our young people, and the Music Capital Scheme is one of the ways in which my Department aims to make that easier. I am very pleased to be able to support the Scheme again this year and I wish all of the musicians benefitting all the very best with their future endeavours.”

Commenting on the announcement, Music Network CEO Sharon Rollston said: “As the number of people making music in Ireland is increasing, due by a large degree to the exceptional work of Music Generation among others, there is and will continue to be an increased demand for access to instruments to enable musicians to flourish. The Music Capital Scheme is a key resource nationally and is central to Music Network’s ambition to establish a National Music Instrument Fund to ensure that no musician is prevented from reaching their full potential.

We are indebted to the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for its vision and its continued support in addressing this need.”

The Music Capital Scheme was established

by The Arts Council, The IRMA Trust and Music Network in 2008 as an action-research initiative designed to provide support for the purchase of musical instruments. In response to the success of the initial pilot scheme, funding has been made available since 2011 by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The Music Capital Scheme has funded 227 musicians, groups and organisations, benefitting up to 30,819 people throughout Ireland since its inception in 2008.

The Music Capital Scheme will open for applications on Wednesday 30th November 2016, with a deadline of 12 pm Thursday 26th January.

Further information is available at www.musicnetwork.ie/musicians/fun ding/.

For further details, please contact Music Network’s Programmes Administrator Sarah Cunningham at Tel 01 475 0224/ programmesadmin @musicnetwork.ie.

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WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

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WATERFORD TODAY

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Waterford Senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill to ban micro-beads to be debated this week Micro-beads and micro-plastics have harmful effects on sea life and the environment Micro-beads are banned in the USA. Canada, the UK, Netherlands, France and Italy preparing to ban them.

Waterfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Party Senator Grace Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private members bill on microbeads is up in the Seanad for second stage debate on today, Wednesday November 23rd.

The Micro-Plastic and Micro-bead Pollution Prevention Bill 2016, aims to see an end to the manufacture and sale of micro-beads in cosmetic products, and to set in place monitoring procedures around the environmental impact of micro-plastics. Micro-beads are tiny beads of plastic, commonly present in facial scrubs, soaps, shower gels and some toothpastes. Micro-plastics are even smaller particles, which are present in practically all cosmetics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mascara, makeup etc. This particles are too small to be caught in our water ďŹ ltration systems, and end up in rivers, lakes and seas with a detrimental effect on sea life.

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Waterford residents to beneďŹ t from improved and more reliable drinking water Waterford residents are to benefit from improved drinking water quality and greater security of supply for customers in affected areas as Irish Water, working with Waterford County Council, is set to reduce the number of Water Treatment Plants by decommissioning four older or smaller plants in the county.

A contract valued at ?1.2 million has been awarded to Mallwood Ltd will involve the installation of 11km of new watermains and enable the decommissioning of four water treatment plants, with the networks to be supplied from the Aglish Water Treatment Plant.

In line with this, an investment of ?55,000 is also being made in upgrading the Aglish Water Treatment Plant.

Construction works have now commenced and are expected to be completed in late 2017.

Commenting on the project David Sharry, Southern Minor Programmes Specialist said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reducing the number of water treatment plants serving the area will result in improved drinking water quality, reduce water supply disruptions and allow for operational efďŹ ciencies by serving the customer from one upgraded Water Treatment Plant following the decommissioning of the older/smaller plants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customers in the affected areas will be notiďŹ ed of planned water interruptions as houses are connected to the new watermain. To date, all disruptions have been minimal and every effort will be taken to ensure this remains the case as the work progresses.â&#x20AC;?

The treatment plants to be decommissioned as part of this contract are as follows: Cooneen Dromore Water Treatment Plan Dromore Upper Water Treatment Plan Geoish Water Treatment Plant Shean Water Treatment Plant

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Students from both the Ursuline and Scoil LorcĂĄin will participate in what will be a very dignified ceremony.

This event will take place on Monday 28th of November starting at 11am at the raised open space situated opposite Ballytruckle Green.

All Are Welcome For Further Details Contact Cllr. Jason Murphy on 087 2921089

Aldiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Waterford stores donate 40,203 meals to local Waterford charities Aldi Ireland has announced that local charities and community groups across County Waterford have received over 40,000 meals through Aldiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partnership with FoodCloud.

County Waterford charities and community groups that have beneďŹ ted from Aldiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surplus food donations include St. Vincent De Paul Waterford, the Cappoquin Day Care Centre based in Dungarvan and the Irish Wheelchair Association Waterford.

Aldi has donated a total of 500,000 meals through FoodCloud since the partnership began, which equates to a saving of over â&#x201A;Ź700,000 for the charities and community groups involved.

In May Aldi announced a national partnership with FoodCloud whereby surplus food from Aldi stores across the

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WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

In Loving Memory Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT KIERAN BURNS

Acknowledgement for Kieran Burns, Ballytruckle, Waterford.

RIP 20th November 2015.

Peggy, Michelle and Karen lovingly remember Kieran as we approach his first anniversary. We are deeply grateful to our family and many friends who attended his funeral and shared so many happy memories with us.

We were comforted by your presence, warm handshakes, phone calls, prayers and masses offered for Kieran, both during his illness and in the year since his passing.

Special thanks to the team in UHW, to Olive Lynch, night duty team, nursing staff of Coronary Care and Medical 1 for their wonderful medical care and support.

When Kieran came home we were blessed with care and support of nurses Mary and Debbie. A special thank you to Care Assistant Joan for all her help and assistance during her daily visits.

A special word of thanks to the Rowe Creavin Medical Practise and in particular Julie, Dr. Mark Rowe and Dr. Paul O’Hara for your kindness and support when we needed it most. Also to Mrs. Delaney and her team in Delaneys Pharmacy for your help during a difficult time.

We sincerely appreciated the kind words of Fr. Francis who gave the Sacrament of the Sick, Sr. Elizabeth for leading the Rosary and Fr. Chestnutt for a funeral mass, which truly celebrated Kieran’s life.

Our thanks to members of our extended family who helped celebrated Kieran’s life during the mass - Michael and Caitriona Greaney, Peter Jacob, Brendan and Ciara McCarthy, Sr. Carmel, Deirdre Burns and Danielle Ryan for reading and singing and Kieran’s beloved grandchildren Cormac, Conor, Ben, Shea, Naoise and Luke for presenting symbols of his life during his offertory procession.

Thanks to his fellow soccer player and friend John Thompson (Undertaker) for his help and professionalism and the Tea Committee in the Sacred Heart Parish Centre.

We were comforted and humbled to see so many of our family, neighbours, friends, and work colleagues from St. Patrick’s Hospital, Daly Lynch Crowe and Morris Solicitors, AOL, Sun Life and Waterford Badminton Club attend

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MARY CONNERY

the funeral services - your support and presence at the time and in the months since helped more than you will ever know.

Finally, to our friends and families - we are so grateful for your kindness and support. To Pat and Pete, his sons in law and the rocks that have kept us going; to Peter, Paula and Deirdre, Pat, Brendan and Ciara, Collette and Jimmy, Kathleen, Martina, Lenny, Aidan and Derek and Mark.

To Michael, Catherine, Caitriona, Mike, Hannah and his cousin Theresa Gamble, for your generosity of spirit and time, to neighbours Mai and Paddy Connolly for their endless support.

To Marie Sullivan, Kathleen Kirby and Kate Hayes for your regular visits and phone calls to Peggy, which are so much appreciated.

And to all that have called, sent a card or offered a kind word when needed - we thank you sincerely.

Kieran’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church at 6:30pm on Saturday 26th November.

May he rest in peace.

ANNIVERSARIES BUTLER

Acknowledgement for the late Mary Connery, Sexton Street, who died on the 22nd October 2016.

The family of Mary Connery would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad loss, those who attended the removal, Requiem Mass and burial, and all those who sent floral tributes and mass cards.

A special thank you to Ward B Medical staff at St. Luke’s Hospital Dublin. To John Thompson’s Funeral Directors who showed compassion, sympathy, and overall professionalism with Mary’s funeral arrangements.

Thanks to Burke’s Chemist, Breda O’Neill Catering and Norris’ Bar for their assistance.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.

Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be offered on Tuesday the 29th of November at 10:30am in The Cathedral.

22ND ANNIVERSARY MICK FLYNN

14TH ANNIVERSARY JAMES FERGAL POWER

In loving memory of James Fergal Power late of 5 Summerhill Close, Waterford whose anniversary occurs on the 27th Nov. RIP. Mass will be offered on Sunday, 27th November at 11:30 am in Ballybricken Church.

A special day, another year, A loving thought, a silent tear, A little tear to keep in touch, With a precious husband I loved so much.

- always remembered by your loving wife Breda Dad, Now we have a family of our own, The measure of your efforts And endeavours serves, As a guide for us on the journey.

- Anthony, Fiona and Alison and Daniel Dad It seems strange how fourteen years, Can pass so quickly, Yet still seem like a lifetime, The pain eases, But the memories never diminish, Miss you as much as ever.

- your loving daughter Angela.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

- always remembered by your brother and sister, and friend Eamonn.

18TH ANNIVERSARY MICHAEL FLYNN

30TH ANNIVERSARY CATHERINE FLYNN

In loving memory of a dear son and brother Michael Flynn, late of Clonard Park, Ballybeg, who died on the 19th November 1998.

In loving memory of our dear sister Catherine Flynn late of 15 Sexton street, whose 30th anniversary occurs on the 29th of November. Mass offered on Saturday the 26th of November in the Dominican Church at 7pm R.I.P.

Have you ever lost a son, Who meant the world to you, The one you loved so dearly, And miss him like we do, Have you ever felt those bitter tears, That drop like falling rain, For when God takes your son, Life can never be the same, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear, Your thoughts are always with us Michael, Your place no one can fill, In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.

- Happy Anniversary Michael, Loved always, your Mam, Dad, brother Snowball, Lisa and family, sister Linda and family As each day dawns Michael, We think of you, As each night falls we pray for you, And throughout our lives no matter where, In our hearts you are always there, Time may hide the sadness, Like the smiles that hide the tears, But memories last forever, Of our nephew we love so dear.

- Happy anniversary Michael, loved always, your auntie Maggie, Angela, uncles La, Ra, Anthony and cousins.

As each day dawns Catherine, We think of you, As each night falls we pray for you, And throughout our lives, No matter where, In our hearts you are always there, We miss your sunny nature, Your smiling happy face, And no one else in all the world, Could ever take your place, You’ll never be forgotten, We’re sure you know that’s true, You can’t forget someone you love, As much as we love you.

- Happy 30th Anniversary Catherine. Loved always, your sister, brothers, nieces, nephew, sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE CATHERINE HALLIGAN

13TH & 38TH ANNIVERSARIES MICHAEL AND JOSEPHINE KELLY In loving memory of Jimmy Butler, late of 163 St. Johns Park, whose 36th anniversary occurs on 27th September, and Teresa Butler, also late of 163 St. Johns Park, whose 4th anniversary occurs on 27th November,

Treasured memories of my loving mother Catherine Halligan, 84 Upper Yellow Road, whose birthday occurs on 28th November.

In loving memory of Mick

As time goes on without you, And the days turn into years, They hold a thousand memories, And a million silent tears, For those who loved and lost you, And whose parting brought such pain, I will treasure your memory forever, In a world that is never the same - From your loving family.

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Flynn, late of 10 Arbor Road, Lisduggan, Waterford who died 29th November 1994.

Mass in St. Paul’s Church 11:30am on Sunday 27th November.

Memories of a lifetime, Are wrapped up in our hearts, Of happy times long ago, Though now we are apart, So always stay beside us, It helps to know you’re there, And thank you for the memories, Of the times we loved and shared.

- Always loved and remembered by your wife Rita, children and grandchildren

THANKSGIVING PRAYER St. Padre Pio, Our Lady of Lourdes, Br. Michael, Blessed Edmund Rice, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima. Never known to fail.

E.G.

In loving memory of Michael and Josephine Kelly, late of 48 Rice Park, Waterford.

Michael, who died on November 23rd, 2003 and Josephine, who died on October 20th, 1978.

May they rest in peace.

Mass offered.

Tears in our eyes may not glisten, Our faces may not always be sad, But we will always remember, Our wonderful Mam and Dad, Someday we will meet again, Where sorrows are unknown, Someday we will hold hands, Before God’s heavenly throne,

So sleep a peaceful sleep, Your love will see us through, Until the day when Jesus calls, To take us home to you.

- Always loved and remembered by your loving family.

Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you for our grandparents, Was the greatest gift of all, Time passes and life goes on, But from our hearts, You are never gone.

-Loved and remembered by your loving grandchildren Damien, Gillian, Ian, Avril, Michael and Paul, and great grand daughter baby Lauren.

My mother kept a garden, A garden of the heart, She planted all the good things, That gave my life a start, She turned me to the sunshine, And encouraged me to dream, Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem.

And when the winds and rain came, She protected me enough, But not too much, She knew I’d need to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example, Always taught me right from wrong, Markers for my pathway, To last my whole life long.

I am my mother’s garden, I am her legacy, And I hope today she feels the love reflected back from me.

- Loved and missed by your daughter Mary and family and son Thomas and family.

6TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BARBARA HURLEY

In loving memory of a loving mother, grandmother, Barbara Hurley, late of Hazel Terrace, Lisduggan, who died on the 27th November 2010.

Anniversary mass will be offered on Sunday 27th of November, at 11:30 in St Paul’s Church.

A mother is a special gift, one you think will stay, You never think the day will come, When she will go away, And when that moment comes, And you have to say goodbye, The pain just overwhelms you and all you do is cry.

I will always keep you in my heart until the day I die, So always stay beside me, it helps to know you’re there.

Thank you for all the memories Mam, And the times we loved and shared.

- Never forgotten by your loving son Peter, Noelete, your grandchildren Annie and Seán.

Have you ever lost a mother who meant the world to you, One I loved so dearly and miss her like I do, If you never had that feeling, I hope you never do, For when God takes your mother, he takes a part of you.

Theres a picture of my loving mother, Locked in a golden frame, Of all the gifts of life, however great or small, To have you for my mother, Was the greatest gift of all.

Next time I see you mother, will be at heavens door, And when I see you standing there, I won’t cry any more.

I’ll put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face, Then the pieces of my broken heart, Will fall back into place.

- Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving daughter Jackie and son-in-law Colm and your grandson Stephen I often pause in my daily thoughts, And by my side you’ll be, A million memories bring you back, And you stay a while with me.

Memory lane is a beautiful place, When thoughts are fond and true, Again and agian I travel that lane, For a special glimpse of you.

Silent tears fall gentle, which others do not see.

For a very special mammy that meant the world to me.

The photographs I treasure are all I have to touch, Of the mammy I loved so very much.

- Love always, your daughter Deirdre, Brian, grandchildren Ciara and Paul jr.

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WATERFORD TODAY

In Loving Memory Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

8TH ANNIVERSARY WILLIAM (BILLY) STACEY

4TH ANNIVERSARY ANNE PATRICIA FREEMAN

2ND ANNIVERSARY KATHLEEN KIDNEY

1ST ANNIVERSARY MARTHA NOLAN-O’KEEFFE

4TH ANNIVERSARY MARY (MAISIE) FITZGERALD

19TH ANNIVERSARY ELIZABETH NORRIS

In loving memory of our Mam, Mary (Maisie) Fitzgerald, Ursuline Crescent.

In loving memory of our dear mother Elizabeth (Nanny) Norris late of 18 Ormonde Crescent, Lismore Lawn who died on November 24th, 1997. RIP. Mass will be offered in St Paul’s Church on Saturday, November 26th at 6:00pm.

The day you left us Mom, You broke our hearts in two.

-From your loving daughter Sharon & John.

To the best mother in the world, always thinking of you.

- your loving son Derek xxx

In loving memory of William (Billy) Stacey, late of St. Anthony’s Lower Yellow Road, whose anniversary occurs on November 23rd.

Mass offered.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk besdide us every day, Unseen, unheard yet always near, Look around your garden Lord, Billy won’t be hard to find, he had a heart full of love, And a face that always smiled, Call his name out softly Lord, And when he looks your way, Tell him that we love him, And miss him every day.

- Loved and missing you always, Bill, Julie, Elizabeth, Luke and Adam, Alan and great grandchild Sinéad.

You were always there when we needed you, No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hands, For me you did it all.

As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all, Sweet Jesus take this message, To my dear Father up above, Tell him how we miss him, And give him all our love -Loved and missed always, your daughter Sharon,son-in-law Derrick, grandchildren Evan, Daniel and Lydia Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words, we will never forget.

Like falling leaves the years roll by, But memories of you will never die.

- Always loved and remembered, your son Jimmy, daughter-in-law Marie , grandchildren & great grandchildren

MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this one special favour (mention favour). Take it Dear Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart, where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted.

Never known to fail.

M.O’S.

In loving memory of our dear mother, Anne Patricia Freeman, née Brophy, late of 43 Lower Grange who died on 27th of November 2012.

Mass will be held on Sunday 27th November at 11:15am in The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly.

I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, I think about the Mom I lost, With tears upon my cheek, I cannot get over losing you, No matter how I try, I will always love and remember you, Until the day I die, Love her Lord as I, Don’t let her see me cry, For the years we spent together, No millionaire could buy.

-Love and missed everyday, your daughter Amanda and son in law Mark.

A face is from our household gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A chair is vacant in our house, Which never can be filled.

-From your loving granddaughter Jayne and grandson Tyler.

To hear your voice, To see you smile, To sit and talk to you a while, To be together in the same old way, Would be my dearest wish today.

-Missing you always Jack.

To Mum, We miss you from your kitchen chair, Your loving smile and gentle air, Your vacant place no-one can fill, We miss you mum and always will, You were a mum who really cared, Content in your home and always there.

-Loved and missed always, Your daughter Yvonne, Kevin, and grandchildren Kelly, Kim and Mason The pain I feel today, Is the pain I’ve learned to hide, No one will ever know, The tears I hold inside, It seems like yesterday, The wound is still sore, For every hour of every day, I miss you more and more, They say that hearts don’t really break, This is just not true,

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23 Nov

To Nanny/Mum, “You’ll never walk alone.”

- All our love, Stephen, Alfie & Maisie x Dearest Mum, We want to tell you something “Pats”, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

We love you and cherish you - Your loving daughter Suzanne, Tara & Colm xxx

3RD ANNIVERSARY MARTINA DEEGAN

In loving memory of Martina Deegan, née Kiely, whose anniversary occurs on the 20th November.

To us you were someone special, What more is there to say, We only wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

- Always remembered your brother Derek and sister-in-law Jackie The moment that you left me, My heart was cut in two, One side was filled with memories, The other died with you.

I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheek, Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

- From your sister Paula & partner Jerry If I could visit heaven on this my saddest day, Maybe just for a moment the pain would go away, I would put my arms around you, And say those words so true, My life has been so empty Since the day that I lost you, So today I pray that God would let you know, How lonely life is without you And how I miss you so, My life is all so different now From what it used to be, All because you are not there To share your life with me.

- From your brother Alan Martina, Mine is just a simple prayer, That God will keep you in His care, Another day, another year, Only memories, but very dear.

- Loved and remembered always, Auntie Anna, Willie and family

In loving memory of Kathleen Kidney, late of St. Anne’s, Ursuline Court, whose 2nd anniversary occurs on the 24th of November.

I’d like the memory of me, To be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow, Of smiles when life is done, I’d like to leave an echo, Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times, And bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sun, Of happy memories that I leave when day is done.

- From your husband Danny I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh so happy and so bright, There is a perfect joy and beauty, In the everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

- From your 3 sons & 2 daughters, their partners and 10 grandchildren We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old days we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all, It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

- Sadly missed by your brothers Pat, Raymond, Percy, Noel, Gerald & John, sisters Josephine, Bernie & Dolores, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law The day the angels took our friend, To live with them above, The world we live in down below, Lost someone truly loved.

- Never forgotten by Bríd, Carmel and Eileen

ANNIVERSARIES CONWAY In loving memory of our dear parents John and Catherine Conway, late of 104 Rockenham, Ferrybank, Waterford, whose anniversaries occur at this time. R.I.P. Masses offered.

- Always remembered by their loving family.

ANNIVERSARIES HALLIGAN In loving memory of our dear parents Patrick and Annie Halligan, late of 45 Connolly Place, Waterford,whose anniversaries occur at this time. R.I.P. Masses offered.

- Always remembered by the Conway family

In loving memory of Martha Nolan (O’Keeffe), late of Ozanam St., whose 1st anniversary occurs on 26th November.

Mass offered on Saturday 26th November at 7pm in Ballybricken Church.

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

- Sadly loved and missed your loving son Pat and daughter in law Marie

Deep in our hearts, Your memory is kept, To love and cherish, And never forget.

- Love always, from your grandchildren Gillian, Damien and families We little knew that morning, That God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same, It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day that God called you home, You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You’re always at our side, Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

- Love, your daughter Martha and son-in-law Brendan Nan, You’ll always be loved and remembered, Your voice and your smile will always be with us.

- Love from your grandkids Celene, Eric, Karen, Kenneth and Sean A tribute of love to our mam so dear, Always in our hearts each day of the year.

We have all the memories, We cherish and hold, Of our wonderful Mum, More precious than gold.

- From your loving daughter Sandra, son in law David and grand daughter Taryn

Nan, Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as our lovely Nan, Was the greatest gift of all.

- Loved always, David, Claire and Lucy Nana, Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

- Love from your great grandkids Cian, Ryan, Leah and Tyler THANKSGIVING PRAYER St. Padre Pio, Our Lady of Lourdes, Br. Michael, Blessed Edmund Rice, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima. Never known to fail. E.G.

It’s lovely to remember, The happy times we shared, And all the special ways you had, To show how much you cared, It’s lovely to remember, And have a chance to say, Thank you for the memories Mam, They will never go away.

- Always loved, Anthony, Mary, Miriam, Carol, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren

3RD ANNIVERSARY JOE MURPHY

In loving memory of Joe Murphy, late of Beaufield, whose 3rd anniversary occurs on 23rd November.

In Heaven you rest, No worries or pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again, Simple words but very true, We will always love and remember you.

- From your brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.

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THANKSGIVING PRAYER St. Padre Pio, Our Lady of Lourdes, Br. Michael, Blessed Edmund Rice, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima. Never known to fail. E.G.

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me, I took His hand when I heard the call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much, Good friends, good times, A loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief, Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, God set me free.

- Loved and always remembered by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law.

We once had someone special, That money could not buy, We had a special Grandmother, But we had to say goodbye.

If we were asked one question, Why we thought the world of you, We could have a million answers, And each one would be true, We have photos of you to treasure, Is all we have to touch, Of a grandmother we loved with all our hearts, And miss so very much.

- remembering you always with love your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE O Holy St Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue, rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, to you I have recourse to the depth of my soul and humbly beg you, to whom God has given great power, to come to my assistance. Help me in this my present and urgent necessity. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked.

J.H.

23 Nov

40 In Memory

WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

In Loving Memory Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

19TH ANNIVERSARY JOHN COLFER

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MAURA DINAN

8TH ANNIVERSARY JOHN F. RYDER

1ST & 22ND ANNIVERSARIES MAY & PAT O’CONNOR

9TH ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH CUMMINS No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there, A silent thought Joseph, A quiet prayer, For a special nephew, In God’s care.

- Steve and Geraldine Rogers

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MARIE MADIGAN In loving memory of John Colfer, a dear husband, father and grandfather, late of 1 The Tce., Barrack St., who died on 23rd November 1997. RIP Mass will be offered for John on Wednesday 23rd November at 10am in Ballybricken Church.

Remember him with a smile today, He was not one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years, Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he did, His strength, his stance, The way he talked, Remember those instead, The happy smile he always had, The eyes that shone with laughter, So much of him will never die, But live on with us forever.

- Too dearly loved to be forgotten, your loving wife Marie and all the family, and sister Helen

BIRTHDAY REMEMBERANCE ELIZABETH TWOMEY

Acknowledgement for Maura Dinan (née Wall) wife of the recently deceased Patrick (Junior) Dinan late of 346 St. John’s Park who passed away on 29th October 2016.

Paul, Pascal, Caroline, Pat and Garry, children of the late Maura wish to convey our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us during our recent unexpected loss.

We would like to express our gratitude to the staff at A.E. and I.C.U. units of U.H.W. who took care of Mam during her short illness.

To Killure Nursing Home who took such good care of Mam during her short stay. To Dr. Tony Lee and his staff, Delaneys Chemist and home carers who provided ongoing care.

To John Thompson and his staff for their excellent service.

To Father Chestnutt and all those who contributed to Mam’s Funeral Mass.

As it would be impossible to name everyone we would like to thank everybody for your sympathy and support during this difficult time. The Holy Sacrifice of The Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Maura’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place at The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly on 26th November at 6:30pm

Birthday remembrance of Elizabeth Twomey, late of 10 Mount Sion Avenue, Waterford whose birthday occurs on 22nd of November. R.I.P. Also remembering Bridget Finn, of 36 Keane’s Road whose anniversary occurs on the 22nd November.

A special day another year, A loving thought, a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch Dear Elizabeth we love you & miss you so much.

And although we send no present or card On this, your special day, We will lay a flower for you And send it with all our love On this your Birthday.

- Marie, Francie and family

MIRACULOUS, PRAYER TO ST. THERESA, THE LITTLE FLOWER O Glorious, st. Theresa whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind. I invite your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul, Our Holy Mother Church proclaims, you a prodigy of Miracles. The Business Saint of Modern Times, now I fervently beseach you to anser my petition (mention here) and carry out our promise of doing good upon earth, of letting fall from Heaven a shower of roses. Henceforth, Dear Little Flower, I will fulfil your plea to be made known everywhere and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen.Say prayer for 9 days, by the fourth day ask for a sign if prayer is to be answered.Between the 4th and 9th day, you will see a rose in a magazine or receive roses, also can get a strong scent of roses in home even if no roses are present. Must promise publication for favours received.

M.D.

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In loving memory of dear John, late of Patrick Street, Waterford, who died 22nd November, 2008.

“Your memory is our greatest treasure, To have, to hold, to keep forever”.

“A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care” You always had a smile to share, Time to give and time to care, Ever thoughtful, ever kind, These are the memories you left behind.

- Deeply missed but lovingly remembered always, your wife Kay It does not take a special day, For us to think of you, A heart of gold that won so many friends, Your care for others, Your smile, the kiss, The welcome, The willing hands, Love and memories never die, As each of us remember you in our own special way.

- Sadly missed by Sarah, Ciarán & Cillian and Orna God called your name softly, That only you could hear; And no one heard the footsteps, Of angels drawing near, The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

- Always in our thoughts, Judith, Eoin, Abby, Lillie, Seamie and Emma.

Your life was spent, In freely giving, And all it meant, Made life worth living, We say “goodnight”, And not “goodbye”, As wings of flight, Lift you on high.

Sleep and rest, Have peace and calm, Forever blessed, In heaven’s arms.

-With Loving memories, Hillary and Vivienne Along the road of suffering, You found a little lane, That took you up to heaven, And ended all your pain, You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts.

-Love always, Catherine, Sean, Tilly and Katie and Cian We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

-Thinking of you always, Vicki and Dave, Bobby and Charlie.

In loving memory of May O’Connor, late of German Road, St. John’s Park whose 1st anniversary occurs on the 27th of November, and her husband Pat (Double Top) whose 22nd anniversary occurred on the 9th October.

First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 6:15pm in The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly on Saturday 26th November 2016.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us day by day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed & very dear.

- With love from Marie & Michael, Tom & Catherine, grandchildren and great grandchildren, family and friends

Thank you Fr. Gerry Chestnutt for your support with Mam’s funeral liturgy at The Sacred Heart Church and for making the Parish Centre available for refreshments which enabled us to meet with so many people with comfort and ease and share so many special memories at such a sad time for us.

Thank you Mary Grimes and your lovely staff for your excellent catering in The Sacred Heart Parish Centre and at Ballycordrea.

Finally we would like to thank our Dad and Mam for the moral values, principles and beliefs which they modelled for us. May they rest together in peace.

- Marie Dempsey and Tom O’Connor and our families

14TH ANNIVERSARY Acknowledgement for May O’Connor On the occasion of our Mam’s first anniversary, we would like to publicly acknowledge the wonderful people who were part of her life for so many years. She had a very strong presence and had many facets to her personality which, over her 88 years, many people had experienced. Not least amongst these was her kindness and generosity and also her particular sense of humour and her charisma which endeared people to her at Bingo in the Forum and the “slots” in Tramore. We would like to particularly thank her sister Eileen who drove and accompanied her on their many trips to Tramore, her brother Billy who drove her to and from Mass every Saturday night, her very gentle sister-inlaw Helen with whom she had a lifelong special connection, neighbours and friends, Maureen White (née Downes), her old school friend Phyllis Breslin, Ann Swift, Kathleen Richardson, Ann O’Connor R.I.P. and Tony Gaffney who called very regularly and kept her up to date with all the news. We would like to thank all her neighbours on the German Road, whom we know were always glad to meet her, for their beautiful wreath and genuine concern which was much appreciated by us. We tried to send personal acknowledgements to all those whose addresses we had to hand and to those others we wish to thank you sincerely for your kind thoughts and wishes and all the Masses said for our Mam and also the beautiful floral tributes.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. O’Sullivan in the Johnstown Practice with whom Mam always felt safe, and to Delaney’s Pharmacy for their kindness over many years.

JAMES FERGAL POWER

In loving memory of James Fergal Power late of 5 Summerhill Close, Waterford whose anniversary occurs on the 27th Nov. RIP. Mass will be offered on Sunday, 27th November at 11:30 am in Ballybricken Church.

A special day, another year, A loving thought, a silent tear, A little tear to keep in touch, With a precious husband I loved so much.

- always remembered by your loving wife Breda

Dad, Now we have a family of our own, The measure of your efforts And endeavours serves, As a guide for us on the journey.

- Anthony, Fiona and Alison and Daniel

Dad It seems strange how fourteen years, Can pass so quickly, Yet still seem like a lifetime, The pain eases, But the memories never diminish, Miss you as much as ever.

- your loving daughter Angela.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

- always remembered by your brother and sister, and friend Eamonn.

In loving memory of our son & brother Joseph Cummins, The Willows, Clarinwood, Tramore, whose 9th anniversary occurs on 24th November.

Mass will be offered on 24th November at 8:00pm in Mount Sion Chapel, Barrack Street.

Joseph, If only you’d not been there, But somewhere else instead, That’s the thought that constantly comes inside our heads, We were not there to hold you, you may have called our names, We may not have made a difference, But it haunts us just the same, We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

- Miss you always, love Mam and Dad and godson Nathan xxx Joseph, You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why.

A million times I needed you, A million times I cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died, In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still, In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill, It broke my heart to love you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of me went with you, The day god took you home.

- Loved and missed your sister Dawn & Colm xxx Joseph, God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, No one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near, So look around your garden Lord, He won’t be hard to find, Play his favourite music, And treasure him with care.

For it is his anniversary, And his family can’t be there.

When he was on earth, He was one of the best.

- Missing you always, your brother Niall & Paul, and Grandad xxx November is here with sad regret, It brings a day we will never forget, You closed your eyes, Without saying goodbye, But memories of you will never die.

-Miss you always, Auntie Phylis, Uncle Denis, Ted, Karen & Emma xxx Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words, We will never forget, When thoughts come by, As they often do, We will treasure the memories, We have of you.

- Miss you always Auntie Teresa, Uncle Michael, Jason, Eric and Michael

Birthday Remembrance of Marie Madigan, late of 14 Parliament Street, Waterford, whose birthday occurs on the 22nd November.

In Heaven You rest, no worries or pain, In God’s own time we will meet again, Simple words, but very true, We will always love and remember you.

- Love always from your loving husband Jim Your special day we cannot share, To you our gift must be a prayer, So with broken hearts we whisper low, Happy Birthday Mam we miss you so.

Our family chain is broken now Nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The link shall join again.

- From your sons Barry and Joe and daughters-in-law Rose and Miriam and your grandchildren Eoin, Niamh, Aisling, Abbie and Neil

Marie, November comes with sad regret, The day, the month, we will never forget, The angels sang Amazing Grace, The Lord came down and touched your face, He held your hand and whispered low, “Come with Me, it’s time to go,” The gates of Heaven opened wide, The angels lined up side by side, A special guest was on her way, The day they took you away, We shared some laughs, We shared some tears, But most of all we shared great years, An empty space no one can fill, We miss you now and always will.

- Love you Marie, Kitty & Maura

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In Memory 41

WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

In Loving Memory Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

ANNIVERSARIES MARTIN HANRAHAN AND HIS DAUGHTER HELEN SIMPSON

In loving memory of Martin Hanrahan, whose 2nd anniversary occurs on 22nd November, and a dear wife, special mum, daughter and sister, Helen Simpson whose 3rd anniversary occurs on 17th November. Mass offered

We are missing you very much on this day, And not just today, But every minute since you went away, You were the centre of our lives, Before your soul passed on, It’s just so hard for us to believe, that you are really gone, But we celebrate the life you lived, And all the things you gave us, Our wonderful memories Helen of you, Are the things that will comfort and save us, Please think of us, As we think of you, With hearts so full of love, We’re looking up at you sweet Helen, As you look at us from up above.

-Love you husband Frank, Miss you loads xxxx If roses grew in heaven Lord, Pick a bunch for me, Place them in Helen’s arm’s and tell her there from me, Tell Helen I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss on Helen’s cheek and hold her for a while, Because remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, But there is an ache within my heart, That will never go away.

-From daughter Rebecca and grandchild Lily The flowers we place upon your grave, Will wither and decay, But all the love we have for you Will never go away.

To us you are someone special, What more is there to say, We only wish with all our hearts That you were here today.

-From Mam Softly from the shadows You heard a gentle call, Taking the hand of Jesus You quietly left us all, No special day is needed For us to think of you, You will never be forgotten For we thought the world of you,

There is no night without a dawning, No winter without a spring And beyond deaths dark horizon Our hearts once more will sing, For those who leave us for a while have only gone away, Out of a restless careworn world Into a brighter day.

-From your brothers and sisters

I was honoured and privilaged To have a sister like you, A kind and gentle person, A loving sister too, Your heart was too open, Your smile so warm and sweet, Your arms so full of love, You made me seem complete, A photo to treasure is all that I can touch, Of a wonderful sister that I miss so much.

-From your sister Cathy We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed & sore, With tears we watched you sinking, We knew you could not stay, And though our hearts were breaking, We watched you fade away, You left behind some aching hearts That loved you most sincerely, We never shall and never will Forget you dear.

-From Martin, Ann, Shirley, Steven, Vicky and Keith I remember the good times we had, And also the good times in the wee pub and also the times we had in the boxing club, And also the bad times when you got sick, And also the times the Doctor said come quick when you were not well, And I said to myself What the hell I prayed to you Lord in hope you will not take my Dad as well, You took my sister Helen, Lord you broke my heart, I prayed help me cope, I prayed and I prayed in hope, I asked you Lord to help, What will I do dear Lord, I prayed and I cried but at the end they died, I know Lord we all can at times find it hard, To pray when you take loved ones away so help us all dear Lord, To pray when dear Lord, You like to take dear loved ones away, - All my love dear Dad and Helen, till we meet again in heaven.

Love Paul.

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30 Nov

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The moment that you both died , Our hearts were torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

We often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you both is easy, We do it everyday, But missing you is heartache That never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our heart s, And there you will remain.

Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again - Missing you both so much, from Frank, Donna and Thomas xxxx.

Sad is the heart that loved you, Silent the tears that fall, Living my life without you Dad, Is the hardest part of all, As I held your hand that morning I knew I would have to part, With the kind and loving father, Whom I loved with all my heart, So rest in peace dear father, And thank you for all you have done, I pray that God has given you, The crown that you have truly won, In the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, Sweet Jesus may he rest.

- From loving sons Martin and Paul You gave us everything you had, Your time, your love & care, You never asked for anything And you were always there, Your life you lived unselfishly, With you’re gentle loving ways, No verse can say, No flowers repay, The wonderful father We lost that day.

- From your loving daughter Catherine Grandad, Your needs were simple, Your wants were few, If your family were happy So were you.

A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved & respected By all you knew.

Always willing, helpful & kind, What lovely memories You left behind.

- From all your grandchildren and great grandchildren

When someone dies where do they go, It’s not into the ground you know, It’s up in the clouds above the trees, To a place called Heaven, with beautiful seas, No pollution, no acid rain, But most of all there is no pain, To rest all day in the sun, Enjoy it all and have some fun, Because with friends and family all around, They’re ever so happy in the place that they’ve found, And most of all it is the best, Because Heaven’s a place not like all the rest.

-From your loving wife Eileen THANKSGIVING PRAYER St. Padre Pio, Our Lady of Lourdes, Br. Michael, Blessed Edmund Rice, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima. Never known to fail.

G.L.

100TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE NANCY HEYLIN

4TH ANNIVERSARY DANIEL “DANNY’ CROKE

1ST ANNIVERSARY MARGARET KING I know you’re always helping, Sending guidance from above, And giving reassurance that, I’m surrounded by your love, So I really want to thank you, For confirming that you’re there, At just the time I needed, That little extra care.

- Love Clare, Robyn, Eirinn and grace

Birthday Remembrance for Nancy Heylin, whose 100th birthday occurs on the 27th of November.

In loving memory of Daniel (Danny) Croke, whose 4th anniversary occurs on the 21st of November..

In loving memory of Margaret King, late of 191 Ballybeg Square whose 1st anniversary occurs on the 22nd November.

Thinking of you on your birthday Mum, But that is nothing new, For no day dawns and no day ends, Without a thought of you,.

Time Passes, memories stay, Always remembered, especially today.

- From Kitty, Niamh, Emer, Jimmy & Tony

If only i could have you back, Just for an hour or two, I’d put my arms around you, Just like i used to do, I’d tell you that I love you, And kiss your lovely face, I know that it would help me, Fill this empty space.

Never a day do I forget you in my heart, You are always near, God alone knows how I miss you, And ends this first sad year, My heart still aches with sadness, My secret tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

- Loving you always, your daughter Emily

- Loved and missed by your sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren

9TH ANNIVERSARY MARGARET “PEG” WALSH

In loving memory of Margaret “Peg” Walsh, late of 179 Hennessys Road who died on the 26th November 2007.

Mass will be held in St. Paul’s Church on Saturday 26th November at 6:00 pm.

As I held your hand that evening, I knew I would have to part, With a kind and loving mother, Whom I loved with all my heart, To your graveside I often travel, And picture your face so dear, In silence I stand in sorrow, For a mother I loved so dear, The flowers I place upon your grave, May wither and decay, But the love I buried with you Mam, Will never go away, They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way I feel, So God forgive me if I weep, For the one I loved and wanted to keep, Dear Jesus up above, Give my mother all my love.

- Loved and missed, your loving daughters, son and grandchildren

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ROBIN DAWSON Acknowledgement for Robin Dawson, late of Waterford who passed away peacefully at home on Good Friday 25th March 2016.

Robin’s wife Gabrielle and Family thank everyone for their kind expression of sympathy on Robin’s passing. Those who called to the house, attended the obsequies, sent mass cards and messages of condolence.

To everyone who travelled long distances to be with us, much appreciated. Thank you to Rev. Fr Liam Power who attended Robin in his final moments.

A special thank you to Rev. Fr. Raymond Liddane for the beautiful requiem mass and tribute to Robin. Thank you also to Rev. Monsignor J. Shine and Rev. Fr. G. Condon for their attendance at the mass.

To the organist Dylan Browne and vocalist Vanessa Sadlier for the beautiful music and Roisin McGrath who played the tin whistle delightfully.

To our GPs, Dr Paul Walsh and Dr Darrach Brennan for their care and attention to Robin during his illness. To the doctors and nurses at C.U.H. and Whitfield U.P.M.C. Clinic.

To the Hospice and Solas team who were always there for Robin. To all the staff at Home Instead for their excellent care.

Also thank you to Pat Hennessey and Family Undertakers for their professionalism and dignity shown.

To Robin’s loyal friends who were extremely supportive both to him and the family and to all our neighbours a big thank you.

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

THANKSGIVING PRAYER St. Padre Pio, Our Lady of Lourdes, Br. Michael, Blessed Edmund Rice, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima. Never known to fail.

W.T.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus - in the past I have asked you for many favours - but today I ask you for this special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart and place it within your own Broken Heart, so that when your Father sees it, it will become in his eyes your prayer and not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted, never known to fail. With eternal thanks.

A.B.

Silent tears fall gently, Which others do not see, For a very special mother, Who meant the world to me, If only I could write the words, My heart longs to say, If only I could verse the thoughts, I feel for you each day, I only know I miss you, With every breath i take, And words alone are not enough, To stop this constant ache, - Loving you always mam, Joe You are near me, Even if I dont see you, You are with me even though, You have gone away, You are in my heart, You are in my thoughts, In my life always.

- Love you always your son Gary The moment that you died, My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

I often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks, Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, But missing you is heart ache, That never goes away.

- Your loving son, Adam i found a little sign today, Just laying on the ground, The feather that you sent me, When you knew I’d be around,

We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We of you yesterday and will tomorrow too, We think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know, Remembering you is easy though, We do it every day, It’s the heartache of losing you.

- Cherished forever nanny, Love Roisin and Danny It does not seem like a year ago, Since you passed away, I'm sure you have gone to something better, Certainly different,where there is no more heartache or tears, Anxiety or pain, sorrow or regret, In the absence of these human things, There can only be peace, I'm sure we’ll meet again, In some form or other - Peace be with you Mags, your loving brother Johnny Where ever there is a beautiful soul, Is a trail of beautiful memories.

- Loving you always Nan Ellen and Ceili, Meggan, Jarod, Josh, Isach November is here with sad regret, It brings a day we will never forget.

You closed your eyes, Without saying goodbye, But memories of you will never die, You may be out of sight Mags, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our minds, And never out of our hearts.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day.

- Always remembered by your oul pal Betty xxxx NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus - in the past I have asked you for many favours but today I ask you for this special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart and place it within your own Broken Heart, so that when your Father sees it, it will become in his eyes your prayer and not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted, never known to fail. With eternal thanks.

H.W.

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WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

In Loving Memory Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

10TH ANNIVERSARY GERARD O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Gerard O’Connor, late of 7 St. John’s Park, whose anniversary occurs on 28th November.

Mass held Saturday 26th November at 6.30 pm in The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly.

Nine years have passed, How quickly time goes by, Our thoughts of you go on and on, But the memories never die.

I thought of you today Dad But that is nothing new, I thought of you yesterday And the day before that too, I will think of you tomorrow As I will my whole life through For the day I fail to think of you Is the day God takes me too.

- From your son & daughters, John, Hilary, Anne, Geraldine, Carmel and Brenda Your life was love & labour, Your love for your family true; You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

- From all of your grandchildren

4TH ANNIVERSARY DANNY CROKE

6TH ANNIVERSARY SEÁN ROCHE

In loving memory of Seán Roche, late of Norwood whose 6th anniversary occurs on the 20th of November.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold.

Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind, To hear your voice, to see your smile, To sit and talk with you a while, To be together in the same old way, Would be our greatest wish today.

- Loved and missed so much every day, sisters Paula, Susan and niece Chelsey xx Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved and missed and very dear.

- Brother-in-law Eddie

31ST ANNIVERSARY JOHANNA GREENE In loving memory of Johanna Greene, late of 83 Doyle St., whose 31st anniversary occurs on the 20th of November.

In loving memory of Danny Croke, late of Ballytruckle and formerly of Morrisson’s Avenue whose 4th Anniversary occurs.

A date that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today, To mark the way you left us, In such a sudden way, No sad farewells were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before you knew, And only God knows why.

-Your loving sister Theresa & Junior Time slips by but still you stay, As near and dear as yesterday, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

-Your loving nieces Melanie & Aoife and families

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold, To us you were someone special, Someone kind and true, You will never be forgotten, For we thought the world of you.

- Always remembered, your loving son-in-law Paul & family NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus - in the past I have asked you for many favours but today I ask you for this special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart and place it within your own Broken Heart, so that when your Father sees it, it will become in his eyes your prayer and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted, never known to fail. With eternal thanks.

M.W. THANKSGIVING PRAYER St. Padre Pio, Our Lady of Lourdes, Br. Michael, Blessed Edmund Rice, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima. Never known to fail.

W.T.

MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this one special favour (mention favour). Take it Dear Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart, where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted.

Never known to fail.

A.B.

17TH ANNIVERSARY P.J.BURKE

In loving memory of P.J Burke late of Avondale, Bishopsgrove, Ferrybank whose 16th anniversary occurs on the 24th November. RIP.

May the winds of love blow gently, And whisper for you to hear, How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here, We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

- Always missed, but never forgotten by wife Mary, son Frank, daughters Deirdre & Niamh, daughter in law liz, sons in law Sean and Matt and grandchildren Kellie, Adam, Emma, Conor, Kieran, Darragh, Maeve and Sinead.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus - in the past I have asked you for many favours but today I ask you for this special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart and place it within your own Broken Heart, so that when your Father sees it, it will become in his eyes your prayer and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted, never known to fail. With eternal thanks.

A.D. PRAYER TO ST. JUDE O Holy St Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue, rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, to you I have recourse to the depth of my soul and humbly beg you, to whom God has given great power, to come to my assistance.

Help me in this my present and urgent necessity. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked.

A.D.

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCES Readers are advised to submit their Christmas Remembrances as early as possible as space may be limited.

The Christmas Edition is 21st December. The Deadline for inclusion will be Friday 16th December. Thank you.

3RD ANNIVERSARY MAISIE STONE

In loving memory of Maisie Stone, late of 22 Tycor Avenue, whose 3rd anniversary occurs on the 19th of November.

St. Vincent De Paul Annual Appeal

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HE ANNUAL St. Vincent De Paul Society Appeal was launched by the Waterford Area President, Michael Curran, on Thursday last in the Sacred Heart Community Hall, The Folly. Also present in support of the launch were the Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Adam Wyse; Monsignor O’Mahoney and Dean Maria Jannsen.

You always had a smile to share, Time to give, and time to care, Years may pass and tears may dry, But memories of you will never die.

-Always remembered by John, Ann, and family

9TH ANNIVERSARY GENE KELLY

Pictured at the launch of the St. Vincent De Paul annual appeal were Mayor Of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Adam Wyse, Mons. Nicholas O'Mahoney P.P., Michael Curran, Waterford Area President, SVP and Dean Maria Jansson.

Photo: John Power

In loving memory of Gene Kelly, late of 107 Ballybeg Close, Waterford whose 9th anniversary occurs on the 28th of November.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

- Forever in my heart, love Mam xx We think about you often, We talk about you still, You have not been forgotten, And you never will.

- Remembered by your sister Sarah, John and family A whisper on a November morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all.

- Always remembered by your sister Mary NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus - in the past I have asked you for many favours but today I ask you for this special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart and place it within your own Broken Heart, so that when your Father sees it, it will become in his eyes your prayer and not mine.

Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted, never known to fail.

With eternal thanks.

G.L.

MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this one special favour (mention favour). Take it Dear Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart, where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

K. M.

SPEAKING at the launch Mr. Michael Curran said: “Nothing would give me more pleasure than to say to you that this year we do not need to hold our Annual Appeal and all is rosy in our city.

Unfortunately, this is not the case, and I now have to deliver the same message to you as so many of my predecessors have delivered over the last 167 years, since SVP first came to our city.

“It is no secret that our city has been hit harder than most in recent years and is suffering in so many ways as a result. We in SVP see this at first hand through an ever increasing demand for help from people in need in Waterford.

“The facts are stark…. Since 2014 we have the alarming statistic of 1 in 9 households in Waterford seeking assistance from SVP. This figure applies again this year, demand remains steady with no visible sign of improvement.

“In 2013 a total of €485,188 was provided in assistance. In 2014 a total of €580,000 was provided in assistance. In 2015 a total of €460 362 was provided in assistance, which I’m afraid to say reflects the drop in income to SVP. “Income to the Area in 2015 was down 18% on the previous year and as stated already there was no drop in requests for help. We can only spend what we have, so acquiring funds to meet these requests is a constant challenge.

“We were so delighted to be nominated as one of the beneficiaries of the Mayor’s Ball in May, and also for the upcoming Night at the Muse-

um on November 24th which will begin the Winterval Festival. Inclusion in both these prestigious events shows the esteem in which the Society is held in the city. This is further evident in the launch of the WLR/SVP Christmas Appeal which is a wonderful and exciting opportunity for SVP. You can see for the first time the logo “Be a Little Star” and we look forward to working with our local radio station on this new venture.

“We are so appreciative to the Lions Club here in Waterford who through their fundraising activities provided almost €80 000 to SVP in the form of vouchers and Hampers for Christmas assistance last year, and so helped brighten Christmas for so many people in our area. We look forward to continuing this special relationship with The Lions Club this year and into the future.

“The generosity and support which we have received from the people of Waterford during the last 12 months has been truly amazing. Shortly after the launch of our Christmas Appeal last year I received a call from a man who wished to help SVP, but more specifically to help several families-vouchers for 10 hams & 10 turkeys. What a wonderful start to our Appeal “Poverty never takes a holiday, and SVP is working 52 weeks in the year to provide assistance to those who find themselves in difficulties. We could not do this work without our members. We are always looking for more people to join SVP and help with home visitation (the core work of the Society), volunteer in our shops or any of our

many other services. If you would like to volunteer with SVP then, you only have to give 3 hours a week out of your time while changing people’s lives.

“This year will be the second year of our 3 year campaign 'Your Yes Can Last a Lifetime', such a strong and positive message for us all! It can still take just one small problem to tip a family into a crisis. We want to emphasise that SVP are here primarily to help people over a hard time, and sometimes that is sufficient to ensure that they don’t slip into long-term poverty.

We know that a little help at the right time can change everything for someone in crisis.

“For a lot of us Christmas is a time of plenty. Its filled with presents, food, parties and joy.

But unfortunately for many of the families that we support, it is not filled with those things.

Its empty, so this year we ask ‘Don’t let any family have an empty Christmas’. The Appeal will run from Thursday November 24th to Sunday November 27th city wide.

Envelopes will be distributed in Churches Nov. 26/27th and collected the following weekend Dec 3/4th.

“We are piloting a new envelope drop designed towards donations by Credit Card / Debit Card. Envelopes will be distributed to homes the week commencing the 21st November 2016 via the Waterford Today delivery service.

“These are without doubt challenging times but with your continued help we can meet that challenge and continue to try to meet the demands of those in need in our city.”

WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

Wildcats streak ended by Celtics MAXOL WIT WILDCATS winning run came to a sudden halt with a 78-50 loss away to Liffey Celtics last Saturday night.

Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government presents a 20-Year Service Award to Ciara McSweeney, Waterford with Michael ‚“Buddy” Cuddihy (Waterford) IWS Council member at the annual Irish Water Safety Awards held at Dublin Castle.

Photograph: David Branigan

To mark the momentous clash between Munster Rugby and the Maori All Blacks, Munster's exclusive retail partner Life Style Sports, and official kit supplier adidas gave fans from across the province the opportunity to show their support by entering the #MunsterRising socks competition, which saw the colours of a number of Munster clubs and schools represented on the field.

Pictured are Catherine and Joan Lowe with the Waterparkc RFC socks.

Photo: James Crombie

Dunhill Squash Club The juniors were back big time early in September, and junior coaching is flat out each Saturday, with Jack, our senior coach, and all other coaches and organisers.

BLITZ In October we hosted a mini blitz for juniors. Thirty eight matches were played. In addition to our own throng of juniors we had visitors from Celtic and Barntown in Wexford. All had a great day, and a big thank you must go to Jack Laffan, his band of supporting coaches,

helpers and parents.

The good news is that there is another blitz planned for Saturday 3rd December.

COMPETITIONS Belfast: The Ulster Junior Open was held in Belfast on 22nd of October. Well done to Eoghan Dunphy who came 3rd in the boy's Under 13 section and Jordan Scholtz, who was 5th in the girl's Under 17 competition. Competition was very stiff, but our representatives certainly did themselves and the club proud.

Cork A large contingent of almost 20 travelled to Cork for the Munster Junior Opens on the weekend of 12th/13th October. It must be said that they looked very well in

MAXOL -WIT- WILDCATS winning run came to a sudden halt with a 78-50 loss away to Liffey Celtics last Saturday night.

This was Wildcats biggest losing margin for some time and it was Wildcats former favourite Jazmen Boone who inflicted most pain as she finished the game as top scorer. Wildcats were never in this game so it's back to the drawing board for this weeks game plan. The key to Wildcats acceptable position on the Super League table is their home form which reads 3 wins from 3 games. So it's imperative that they are ready for what will surely be a tough encounter when Brunell, Cork come to the Mercy sports hall this Saturday evening. The Cork city side were well fancied as league winning contenders this season, but injuries in pre- season games to their two international players and their excellent Canadian player proved costly as they now find themselves playing catch up on the leaders. With all players back to full health, Wildcats know what is coming at them and they must be totally prepared if they are to get back into the frame for the title that has eluded them for far too many years now. So it's time for the " pride of the South-East " to shake off the blues of last weekend and give their faithful supporters plenty to shout about this Saturday, tip off is 7 pm.

This Saturday's game is the 1st of 3 consecutive home games for Wildcats with the National Cup quarter final against reigning champions Glanmire - Cork ....7pm on Saturday week followed by another difficult clash with last seasons regular Super league winners D.C.U. So plenty of top class basketball action this side of Christmas for Ireland's best supported team. their club colours.

Eoghan Dunphy and James Gaffney finished 5th in the boy's under 13s and under 17s respectively. Niamh Kirwan was 3rd in the girls under 13s while Alanna Murphy was 5th in the same competition.

A special mention must go to Katie Dunphy, who, at the tender age of 8 was the youngest competitor in the competition.

Thurles The Munster Invitation for juniors will be held in Thurles on 10th/11th of December. We expect to have the usual exodus of young members to the Tipperary venue that weekend.

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Athletics by the All Rounder

All Ireland Cross Country in Dublin On Sunday next 27 th November the All Ireland under 12,14,16,18 and Inter Club Senior and Junior X Country Championships are in Abbotstown,Dublin.and many athletes from Waterford clubs will be competing. Ferrybank have a senior men's team competing and the team includes Shane Quinn travelling from the USA, Andrew Connick,Brian Gallagher,Louis O'Carroll and Wayne Roche. Barry Keane Waterford will be a fancy in the junior race while under age teams from West Waterford, Ferrybank,Tramore Wateford will also run Munster details In brilliant weather conditions on Sunday last the Munster Cross Country Championship fixture in St Augustine's College Abbeyside attracted a huge entry from all over the province . On the programme were the Juvenile Inter club relay's for under 10.12.14 and 16. and in some of these races as many as 17 clubs with teams of four competed. The Master's too had a huge entry in various age groups from over 35 upwards men and women.In the juvenile relays of 4 x 500 metres each West Waterford were second in the boys under 16 and girls under 16 and third in the boys u10,Tramore had a third with the boys u12 and Ferrybank also had a third with girls u10. In the Master's Frank Quinlan Waterford was first over 40, Joe Gough second over 60 and Josie Ui Chuirin was third over 50 both West Waterford.Waterford AC were cecond club over 35 men,West Waterford ladies were third in the women's o 35 and also the men's o50. In the Inter County team section Waterford were third in three categories,men and women o35 and men o50.

Kate's great Run Former top class race walker Kate Veale West Waterford now back doing some running competed in a very tough Half Marathon in Killarney on Sunday last and was second woman home.The race started at Kate Kearney's Cottage and took the runners up between two mountains over by Moll's Gap. Further Fixture The Munster Juvenile "B" Juvenile & Intermediate Cross Countr Championships, are on Sunday 4th December 2016 in Clarecastle GAA Club, Clarecastle, Co Clare @ 11.30am.

Winter League The Winter League in the City is continuing every Thursday for 12 nights in total starting from the RSC each Thursday at 7pm Annual Turkey Trot On Sunday next November 27th the 8th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 miles run and 4 miles walk will take place at the Marine Bar, Pulla, Dungarvan on the Youghal Road. All proceeds from this year's event will go to SERT South East Radiotherapy Trust. The 4mile walk will begin at 11am, while the 5 miles run will get under way at 12 noon Waterford AC Half Marathon Saturday week December 3 rd is the date for this years Waterford AC Half Marathon and the entry is closed weeks ago at 2000 for this major event. The race starts at 10 am from Waterfprd IT Sports Campus Carriganore and finishes there also,full course on Waterford AC Half Marathon Website Annual General Meeting The West Waterford senior club's section 23rd Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday December 1st at 8.00 pm in Minnies Bar. Awards Ceremiony The Annual Irish Life Health National Athletic Awards Ceeremony is on Wednesday November 30 th in The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Dublin and Thomas Barr is nominated for Athlete of the Year with two others. Full details re tickets on Athletic Ireland Website.

Pictured at Kirwan's Bar, Kill for the launch of the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2016 wereTom Power, President, Joanne Lenihan, Sec., and Elaine Whittle chair presenting the Memorial swim card to Sarah Flynn, Nadine's Mum.The proceeds of this years swim will go to "Nadine's Cancer Battle”.

Photo: John Power

Airmount Zeus Asserted Close Home Kilcohan Park Greyhound Notes By Fast The final race of the night on Saturday provided the fastest winner on view with the Gerry Kiely owned Airmount Zeus 5/2 obliging in a lively 28.77. Annacurra Sam pushed the winner all the way but asserting up the home stretch 'Airmount' went on to deny Kingsmeadow Roxy by two lengths.

Running in the lucky last on Friday the Robert Bennett owned and Nick Turner trained Dipton Chase 4/1 recorded the fastest time of the night leading all the way in a decent 28.76. Bounding into an early lead 'Dipton' led early on from Airmount Kiwi and Sir Oscar. This order of running never altered thereafter as 'Dipton' cruised to a three and a half lengths win over 'Airmount'.

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WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

Magnificent Shanahan steers Lismore ship GAA Notes by The Villager Saturday last was a Red Letter day for Lismore as they landed their first Munster Hurling crown following a thoroughly deserved win over Kerry Senior champions Kilmoyley. The men from the Kingdom have been a powerhouse at domestic level and supply a number of players to their county setup. They play in the senior championship on home soil and have accumulated twenty two titles thus far. Lismore could take nothing for granted as the Kerry champions have already proven a formidable outfit in beating the Limerick winners Monaleen pretty comprehensively. Incidentally Monaleen had a preliminary outing in the competition when they overcame St Josephs of Clare. Kilmoyley were never going to be pushover. On the other hand Lismore were quite impressive in disposing of both Bandon and Newport although on both occasions they had to draw on all their reserves to win. Two clubs going for their maiden victory in the competition.

Looking back on the domestic championship many felt that Lismore, having been relegated in 2015, would take a year or two to reorganise their forces but the opposite has happened. The Cathedral Town have been superb throughout and their County Final win over Dunhill was awe inspiring. Perhaps, ala their neighbours Ballyduff Upper, the team would bounce straight back to the top level and the sojourn in the intermediate ranks would prove somewhat of a "blessing in disguise". Now they faced another huge challenge.

There was never going to be very much between the sides and so it proved. Both teams possessed terrific sharpshooters in Maurice Shanahan and Daniel Collins.

Indeed both players opened the scoring for their respective sides but Lismore crept ahead through Brendan Landers and Jack Prendergast which saw them 0-3 to 0-1 ahead after eight minutes.

Goalkeeper Aiden Mc Cabe was called into action in the 9th minute as he thwarted Dan Shanahan who got through on goal.

Ray Barry for Lismore and Daniel Collins shared a point apiece and further point from the Kilmoyley marksman had the sides level 0-4 apiece after 16 minutes. Maurice Shanahan, who was beginning to exert a huge influence, added two point for the Deise side as Shanahan and Collions again shared points 0-7 to 0-7.

The final five minutes of the half saw Kilmoyley level as Daniel Collins added a further two points and the scores were level at the break 0-7 apiece. Collins had scored all of the seven Kilmoyley points and both he and maurice Shanahan were beginning to exert a huge influence of proceedings.

The whole complexion of the game changed in the minutes after the break .

Lismore had not played well in the opening thirty odd minutes but they came out "all guns blazing" for the second half.

Maurice Shanahan landed a point to see them ahead and within sixty seconds Peter O'Keeffe raced through the Kerry defence to goal. Their tails up Maurice Shanahan pointed but Daniel Collins had a brace of scores as Shanahan landed another point 1-10 to 0-9.

On forty minutes the Kilmoyley defence was breached once again as Maurice Shanahan crashed home goal number two for the Black and Amber hoops 2-10 to 0-9. The all-star and Daniel Collins

exchanged points as the Kerry man added another and the deficit was back to a manageable six points 2-11 to 0-11. A point for Lismore from Jack Prendergast was answered by Collins with another free 2-12 to 0-12. Incredibly Daniel Collins was the only scorer on the Kilmoyley team with a dozen points. Time was running out for the champions from the Kingdom.

Dan Shanahan was on the scoreboard in the 54th minute with a point as his brother added another a couple of minutes later. The final score of the game, and deep into injury time from Daniel Collins left the score in favour of Lismore 2-14 to 1-13. The final whistle unleashed huge emotion from the travelling Lismore fans and all the heartbreak of being relegated in 2015 was certainly consigned to history. This team has been improving throughout the latter stages of the year and in Maurice Shanahan they have a leader of real quality as can be seen in his personal contribution of 1-9 in the final.

Lismore are Provincial champions and one can be sure their sights are firmly set on the New Year and further success in the National competition. Roll on 2017 for the Cathedral Town.

NIRE TO MAKE HISTORY On Sunday next in Mallow GAA Grounds Waterford champions Nire are back in Munster Senior Football action as they face Dr Crokes of Kerry in the Provincial final. The Ballymacarbry outfit have come through a hard campaign but fair to say that they thrive on challenges and their semi-final win over Cork outfit Carbry Rangers was perhaps the best of the present campaign. Nire go into this game against the Colm Cooper led Kingdom as outsiders. That perhaps suits the Benji Whelan led club as few outside this county fancied them to overcome the men from Leeside. Indeed at the beginning of the year they were only third favourites to win the Conway Cup here in the Deise but they came through with flying colours. From goalkeeper Tommy Wall to corner forward Darren Guiry the lads thrive on competition but they also possess potential match winners all over the field. No doubt the supporters will look to Conor Gleeson, Brian Wall, Liam Lawlor, Darren and Dylan Guiry to make the most of any lack of concentration in the Kerry defence but likewise the Nire backs and midfield will give little away and they will be critical to launching attacks. The O'Gormans, the Walsh's, the Ryans and James McGrath will ensure that any danger accruing will be quickly snuffed out.

Nire will be outsiders once again but as said they thrive on pressure and with an even break we may well see a first Senior Club Football Cup come into the county.

Dr Crokes however carry a huge wealth of experience. Besides Cooper who no doubt is the star performer (1-3 in the semi-final win over Loughmore/Castleiney), Crokes possess forwards who can punish if given the opportunity. Players like Gavin O'Shea, Daithi Casey, Johnny Buckley, Brian Looney and Kieran O'Leary (who set up Coopers goal) will have to be watch right throughout their time on the field.

In an interview after the match Loughmore manager Declan Laffan believed that they had the chances to win citing a few fifty/fifty calls which went against

The Portlaw team plus supporters celebrating following their win in a replay over Kill in the Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Final at Dunhill.

Photo: Jim O’Sullivan

GAA Club Notes Roanmore

De La Salle Eddie O'Donnell Monumental Works East U-21 Hurling Final The East U-21 hurling final v Erins Own/Ferrybank has been fixed for next Sunday 27th November at 2pm in Walsh Park. We would ask all our supporters to come out and cheer on the lads as we bid to retain the Liam O’Donnell Memorial Cup. County Young Hurler of The Year Well done to Lee Wall who has been selected as one of the four nominations for young hurler of the year.

The awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet in Lawlors Hotel on Saturday 3rd December.

Clubify The club are now up and running on the Clubify app.

Please check the home page of our website for details on how to register. This app

will send live fixtures and results as well as newsletters and important club updates directly to your phone/tablet.

Our thanks to Tommy Ryan once again for his work on this so please don’t delay and register today.

Annual General Meeting Please note that the Annual General Meeting will take place in Gracedieu next Friday 25th November at 7.30pm.

Club Mass The annual mass for deceased members will take place this Wednesday at 7.30pm in Gracedieu. All welcome to attend.

Munster Champions Congratulations to the Lismore hurlers on being crowned Munster intermediate champions. Best of luck in the upcoming All Ireland series.

Roanmore GAA Club AGM This year’s AGM has been arranged for Saturday 17th Dec. at 2pm our Centre on Cleaboy Road. We hope to see most of our members there when we can assess all club activities through-out the year and provide valuable feedback into ideas for improving our club into 2017.

Condolences The Roanmore GAA club would like to offer our condolences to the Chester family on the death of Babs Chester.

In-Door Coaching Indoor coaching proceeds every Saturday at our new home of the WIT Sports Campus in Carriganore. This will be for children born between the years 2009 to 2012. The time will be from 11 am to 12pm please come early so as we can get the full hour in. Runners are to be worn we will supply hurley and those with helmets please bring them along.

ending on a 2-22 to 2-12 scoreline in the amalgamated team's favour, tough luck to Nicholas and his young team who will have learned immensely from playing at this grade this year.

Stars in their Eyes It was another night to remember in the centre on Saturday night as many well known faces took to the stage strutting their stuff in this year's Stars in their Eyes, under the watchful eyes of judges Jim Greene and Gary Cunningham the contestants battled it out to win the audience vote, in the end Trash Hits rose to the top of the pile to win the coveted top spot ! Well done to Aaron, Mikey, Austin, Peter and Joey who looked and sounded like they were straight out of Compton (via Marian Park !) Special thanks to Tina for all her hard work organising the night and to MC Dick Roche who ran the proceedings superbly and to everyone who helped out on the night.

Club Mass The annual Club Mass takes place in the Edmund Rice Chapel on Tuesday November 22nd at 7pm, this is a long standing tradition in the club for many years and we would ask as many members and their families if at all possible to attend.

Deise Draw October's Deise Draw took place in Mellary recently and we had two winners once again, well done to Tom Keane and Mary Delahunty both c/o Josie who won €200, November's draw is the last of the year and if anyone has outstanding monies left to pay please contact Josie Evans on (087) 068 6700.

New Year's Eve Dinner Dance The New Year's Eve Gala Dinner dance take place again this year to welcome in 2017, with music from Avalon and a three course meal, tickets are available on a first come first serve basis and are also available behind the bar and from Tina, more details will be available nearer the time.

Mount Sion Under 21 Hurling Championship On a bitterly cold November day on Saturday last the Under 21's took to the field at Walsh Park to play Ferrybank/Erin's Own in a bid to reach next month's Eastern final, Sion showed their intent from the off with three points in the first three minutes from Evan McGrath, Mikey Daykin and Cian O'Regan, with Austin Gleeson hitting the frees and Daykin and O'Regan also on target Sion kept ahead of their opponents going into the break three points to the good and playing well, half time score Cnoc Sion 0-09 Ferrybank/Erin's Own 0-06.

Though they might be separated by the River Suir it certainly didn't seem this way as Ferrybank/Erin's Own played the second half as if they had been together for years tearing into Sion's lead and quickly gaining the upper hand, even though Sion bagged two late consolation goals near the finish it was too little too late with the game

New players are most welcome and this is a great opportunity for your child to get an introduction to Hurling. For further information please contact Eric on 0863395920.

The Kube at Roanmore This exciting fundraising activity kicked off last week and if the interest on social media is anything to go by it should be a great nights entertainment. For those of you that don’t knowthe following are the details if you are interested in participating. In February 2017, Roanmore GAA is hosting a fundraising event based on the popular TV program.

The winner of the event will receive €1000. Places for contestants is fast filling up so if you are interested in participating then please find details on our Facebook page or contact Barry on 086-3950028. Do you have what it takes to ‘Beat the Kube?’

Mount Sion Clubhouse Our club house is the perfect venue for all your needs, only recently it made it into a list of the ten most unusual places in Ireland to have your wedding!

If you have a family event coming up we can cater for all size parties from small private events to large gatherings, we have a spacious function room with private bar available for hire for all occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Weddings, Confirmations, Communions, etc, please contact our Bar Manager Michael Ryan for more information on 051372648 or call up and see him For a post match drink or chat or to watch the latest sporting event on the big screen we have all the Sports channels available in our spacious bar where on Thursday nights it’s Darts night , on Fridays we have cards which are open to all and there are great prizes on offer, check out our website for more info and photos.

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WATERFORD TODAY

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

Lee Power confident of bright future with Blues Across the Back by BOOTER ``As everyone knows I am the owner of a League One club in England and we wouldn't have the facilities which are at the disposal of Waterford United and to be honest some teams in the Championship would not have them either and that was one of the big attractions about coming to this club especially when you take into account the investment we will be putting into the side and and the development of the young kids which is vital and that was a big selling point. I was impressed with the underage teams at the club and now with the Under 15 League coming into place it gives us a blank canvas to work off and it gives us the opportunity to run a proper academy just like we have in the UK and that's great. I like the way the system is going here in Ireland at the present time. It's great to build foundations because that is the only way you can keep a strong and sustain-

able club going in the proper manner and that was a big sales point for us''. Those were the opening comments of the new Waterford United owner Lee Power when he spoke last week after taking over the local club. Lee Power than answered the question was it a big decision to take over the club considering they have been struggling both on and off the field for a number of years. ``It was a big decision, of course it was but I have been very keen to try and buy a club in Ireland for some time because there is a lot of scope there at the moment. John Delaney and his team have been doing so much work behind the scenes in trying to develop the league and get it where it is and to be honest with you to see what Dundalk have done this year just goes to show you what potential is out there and when the opportunity came to do this deal with John

O'Sullivan it's one I wanted to get done and with the help of John Delaney and the FAI we managed to get it sorted and I am delighted.''

Needless to say Waterford United have been drifting aimlessly in the First Division for more years than we care to remember and Lee Power made it clear he wants the club to get into the Premier League immediately. ``First and foremost that is our aim. A big club like Waterford United should not be in Division One and we are going to address that as soon as we can. That is something we need to do sooner rather than later and I know that next season that is going to be our main aim. We need to win promotion and then look at the club at the following years but we will do everything to get up next season. I am hoping to appoint a number of people in a week or two to the various positions such as a manager

and a coach and so on. I have had discussions with a number of people, very good people in the league with lots of experience and I am hoping to box off those positions sooner rather than later. The season will be on top of us before we know it so it's crucial that those positions are filled very soon. I firmly believe I have the right people in mind and we are close to announcing them very soon'' said Lee before talking about his playing career. ``I was proud to play for Ireland although my family was not steeped in football. I was born in Peckham in South East London and my family were actually grocers and builders and I actually went to play with Norwich City and I was lucky enough to get called up into the the England and Ireland squads in the same week but it did not take me long to decide to play for Ireland.

Andy Townsend was at Norwich at the time and he also persuaded me to

Southend

Tramore AFC

15A Bohs 0 Southend 0 Lads retain their unbeaten league status in a game in which we would be disappointed in not claiming all three points as we had the much better of the chances but we could not break a resolute home defence with a strong performance also coming from the home goal keeper. However, what is great to see is the development of players in defence such as Ross Connolly , Ryan Hayes, Abel Alabi and David Otobo who are all getting stronger and stronger as the season moves on.

Also, higher up the pitch , Raveli Kilonda is another player on a strong run of form and is getting better and better with each game Munster Junior Cup Portlaw 2 Southend 3 Goals from Daniel o Sullivan , Chris Raymond and Aaron O’Neill were just about enough to get us through this tricky encounter and sets us up to meet Waterford Crystal in the next round Under 11 Good run outs over the week end for the lads both down in Park Rangers and Poleberry as these young squads continue their development under the watchful eyes of coaches , Albert Healy , Colin Keane , Robbie Barrett, Mick Brosnan and Michael Kearney great to see such strong numbers each week

U13B De La Salle 1-2 Tramore A real top of the table clash between two very competitive teams who served up a very entertaining game for all those watching. Tramore opened the scoring through a very well worked move from the midfield to attack and a great finish from Daragh Roche. De La Salle equalised in the second half through a goalmouth scramble and even though the Tramore defence did everything to clear the ball it eventually crept across the line. The winning goal came when Sean Rogers took a shot on goal and Mark Long slipped in with the vital touch at the last minute to get the ball over the line. A great squad performance on the day and special mention to our keeper Luke Kiley for some fine saves and a Man Of the Match performance from Eoin Halpin.

Fai Youth Cup vs Bohemians We faced Bohemians at home this afternoon in the FAI Youth Cup. With several players out through injury and illness, there were call ups for 5 players from Paul Walsh’s & Brendan White’s squads. The great work that Paul & Brendan have been putting into these lads came to fruition this afternoon.

James Connolly started at centre half, while Jack Murphy, Sean Halpin, Cameron Kent and Zac O’Connor all came into the game to contribute and all played well.

As for the game itself; The lads played some wonderful football against Bohs this afternoon, to run out 5-0 winners.

An Own Goal and Braces by both Darragh Wall & Brandon Deady, meant we

ran out comfortable winners.

Excellent performances all over the pitch. Lee Kavanagh, Ben Breslin and Ben Richards all outstanding.

Finally we would like to wish the Best of luck to Anthony Brown, all his staff and players in next weekends Waterford Youth tie against North Tipp.

Railtrack Coaching Every Saturday morning our Railtrack coaching continues at Graun Park. 7-9 years 9.15am-10.15am. 5 and 6 year olds 10.30-11.30. Open to boys and girls. Girls hour from 11.45 -12.45 every Saturday. All Welcome.

Little Dribblers Every Friday 3-4pm Suitable for 3 and 4 year olds. All Welcome Goalkeeping Coaching Matthew Connor continues his goalkeeping coaching sessions every Wednesday & Thursdays 5-7pm each day. All welcome Website & Facebook For up to date News you can log on at www.tramoreafc.com to find all the latest fixtures, club news and events that happen every week in the club. If you have anything you want to share on the website or Facebook, please send information to david@graphicimage.ie Astroturf / Birthday Parties If anyone has any interest in hiring our Astroturf Pitch, Please contact Paul Power on 086 2279485. Very reasonable rates will be offered for once off hire or for anyone who would like to hire it on a regular basis. Also available as an outdoor Party venue for your child’s Birthday.

Carrick United

2pm FAI Junior Cup In the FAI Junior Cup Open Draw we have a home tie against top Galway side Athenry, winners of last year's Connacht Junior Cup. Game is fixed for Sunday December 4th.

Coaching with Daragh Gibbs Big thank you to Daragh Gibbs for ongoing coaching of our coaches last weekend Coach Education is an area we are very much trying to improve with workshops and the hosting of four FAI courses in early 2017 will only help improve our standards.

Waterford College of Further Education Waterford College of Further Education is stunning the national college leagues this year with two teams in the quarter finals and also a good run at the Robert Eustace Cup. The men play in the College Football Association of Ireland. We are in Division Four, Group D. So far we have played three games. We won our first game away, against the Cork IT “D” team. We drew away, against Garda College, and we won at home against Kerry College of FE. We were scheduled to play Griffith College B team from Cork this week but they could not field a team so we have been awarded a walk-over. This means that we should finish-up in second position in the group. So we will qualify for the quarter finals of the League. Currently, we’re top of the league!

ROBERT EUSTACE CUP We are also in a knock-out competition called the Robert Eustace Cup. We won our first game last week against Cork IT C team, by 6 goals to 5. So we are through to the next round.

The ladies play in the Women’s Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland. We are in Division Two, Group C. So far we have played three games. We lost away in our first game against ITT Dublin and then beat DCU at home, before the midterm break.

A stunning 7 nil victory over Trinity College today means that our girls will go into second place in Group C, meaning we are now in the Quarter Finals of the League. We smell silver.

1B Result Carrick Utd 2 St Pauls 2 Mikey Ryan with both goals as St Pauls recover from two down to claim a point.

Club lotto result No winner - 3 match 3 no's win €70 each. Next week's Jackpot €7,000 Fixtures Prem - away v Tramore on Saturday Nov. 26th at 7pm IA - away v Portlaw on Sunday 2th at 11am IB - home v Dungarvan Sat. 26th at

declare for Ireland as did my father and I played for the Under 21 teams when Jack Charlton was in charge of the senior team which were fantastic times and I was blessed because we used to travel with the senior team and we were part of the entire setup. I knew the lads on the first team as I was playing in the Premier League . I was delighted that Ireland defeated Austria last week and to make things even better Swindon Town beat Charlton Athletic 3-0. I had appointed Tim Sherwood, who is a very good friend of mine as Director of Football earlier in the week so yes it was a great week and then of course I completed the deal to take over Waterford United. I can't wait to wait to get over to Waterford and start putting things in place''

Bohemians Junior Results 19/11 M.J.C Bohs 1-2 Hibs 20/11 FAI Youth Cup Tramore 5-0 Bohs Junior Fixtures 26/11 Div 1A Bohs v St Josephs 27/11 Div 4 Bohs v Carrick 4/12 Div 1A Johnville v Bohs U11A Hit by the vomiting bug our depleted squad played two very tough games against a very good Carrick Utd. Some excellent football played by both teams.

This was good experience for some of our younger kids and they took very well to the challenge. Thank you to Carrick for a sporting game... Team.: B Hennessy, C Hoctor, D Walsh, L Power, D Ryan, A o Reagan, R Walsh, H Mulligan, B Hennessy, D Huish, E Tyann U13B Bohs v Piltown A This young team put in another brave display against a stronger team. Given that all the squad is under age again next season it was encouraging to see them make an A team work so hard. We battled hard with the defense seeing plenty of action. Our defense of Zac Dara Shane Ciaran and Calum played out of their skins to keep the score level until late into the match when Piltown struck twice in a couple of minutes to kill the game. Up front Davy Bill & Donagh gave their all, while on the wings Tom and Jake put in good shifts. Squad: Z McGrath C Sloan D Kavanagh S Glynn C Goff K Fanning S Fleming T McNamara S Cheevers D Cooney D Leavey J Fanning B O Regan C Barron R Duffy.

Bohs “Old” Boys Club Formation A great initiative has been discussed to form a Bohs “Old” Boys Club (BOBS) with the first gathering scheduled for Thursday January 12th at 11.00am in Ben Wadding Park. A lot of interest is being shown in this and of course all are welcome, past & present members & associates, to come along & give your input. Further information in later notes.

Friends of Bohemians Plaque This plaque is on open display in our club entrance hall & is rapidly filling up with the names of club members past & present. Such has been the support that a second plaque is now being considered by the committee. If you would like your name/family name to be engraved on the plaque please contact a member of the club committee as soon as possible.

Bohemians F.C. Football Academy This seasons Academy is now well up & running again with very good numbers. We run blocks of 10 weeks coaching for boys and girls from age 5 to 10 in the Waterpark Rugby Club Astro Centre from 9.15 to 10.30 every Saturday. The sessions are structured and overseen by UEFA qualified coaches and staffed by FAI and Garda vetted coaches. The cost for €10 weeks is €50.00.

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WATERFORD TODAY

WATERFORD GOLF CLUB Winter drew its first breath this week and golfers were scarce in supply but there was sufficient interest in the Men's 4 Ball 10 hole event with Tommy Connolly & Shay O'Neill claiming the bragging rights. The Christmas Turkey competition is run over Friday and Saturday with Paul Power with 23 pts winning on a countback from Jimmy Flynn. The Ladies 10 hole event on Thursday went ahead with Miriam Quinlan claiming first place with 18 points in the 10 hole Stableford event.

Results 16th Nov Men's 4Ball 10 hole Stableford 1st Tommy Connolly (16) & Shay O'Neill (20) 26 pts, 2nd George Galvin (18) & Jimmy Ryan (22) 25 pts CB 17th Nove Ladies 10 hole Stableford event (0-29) 1st Miriam Quinlan (29) 18 pts, 2nd Angela Cashman (21) 13 pts (30-36) 1st Rose Mullen (36) 18 pts, 2nd Deirdre Cusack (36) 13 pts Fri & Sat 18th/19th Turkey Competition 1st Paul Power (13) 23 pts CB, 2nd Jimmy Flynn (11) 23 pts, 3rd Eanna Griffin (+2) 22 pts CB CHRISTMAS PARTY Make Friday 9th December a date for your diary for a wonderful Christmas night at the Clubhouse. Helen and Mark from the Club's Bistro have an exciting Christmas fare for a mere €20 per ticket.

To avoid disappointment make your booking with Helen today.

Please note the Bar and Restaurant's winter hours are in operation.

The Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 11.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday - 11.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday- 12.00 pm - 4.00pm Members are asked to support the service and to keep it in mind when planning your social events.

MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS Waterford Golf Club will hold our annual mass in memory of deceased members will take place on Thursday 24th November in the clubhouse at 8.00pm, followed by tea & coffee.

All are welcome to attend.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT MEETING We have decided to host a meeting on Monday the 12th December in the Clubhouse, subject to availability at 7.30pm to discuss our approach and how we develop the Junior Section in the Club going forward. It is intended to invite any existing Club members to come along and participate in this session with a view to sharing ideas and developing a conversation which helps us to move forward.

It is also proposed to invite any parents or family connections of existing Juniors to this session even if they are not members but would have an interest in participating.

AGM Members are reminded that notices for the AGM will be sent electronically this year and will also be available on the Club website unless you have specifically requested a paper posted notice.

Please let Sheila Downey know if your contact details have recently changed or require updating.

CARDS These cold winter nights are the ideal opportunity to avail of the many well organised card sessions. With the Bridge Club going as strong as ever the 30's on a Thursday nights could do with a boost from members and their friends.

DUNMORE EAST GOLF CLUB Results Ladies club weekly over 14 holes 1st Myra Larkin(13) 25pts and 2nd Jean Kelly(17) 23 pts.

Men club 18 hole singles competition Michael 'Cubby' O'Neill(20) 37pts, 2nd Jim Dingley(10) 37pts C/b and 3rd Noel Kane(19) 36pts.

16th November DOFS 18-hole singles 1st: Sean O'Driscoll (16) 39 points, 2nd: Jim O'Loughlin (17) 35 points, 3rd: Toddy Murphy (16) 34 points. Front nine: Noel Kane (19) 21 points. Back nine: Denis G. O'Shea (20) 19 points.

Nearest the pin: Jim O'Loughlin 2 ft. 10

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB

Bernie Kearney presents the golfer of the year award to Claire Brady at the Faithlegg Golf Club annual ladies awards held at the Faithlegg Hotel also included are Angela McCanny Lady President and Karen McCarthy Lady Captain. Photo Maurice Hennebry

TRAMORE GOLF CLUB

WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB

Results Monday 14th November 11 Hole Competition 1st Maeve Enright (8) 24 pts; 2nd Mary Martin (22) 23 pts c/b; 3rd Anne Sludds (22) 23 pts; Monday 14th November Newtown 9 Hole 1st Liz Daly (33) 12pts c/b; 2nd Anne Marie Monagle (33) 12pts; Thursday 17th Nov Seniors Singles 9 Hole.

1st Maurice Murphy (25) 19 pts c/b; 2nd Bill Halley (20) 19 pts c/b; 3rd Pat O'Connell (6) 19 pts c/b; Super Senior Bertie Rogers (20) 19 pts.

17th November 30's Winners: Marie Murphy, John Hurley, Mary Purcell.

Fri 18th Nov Ladies & Gent's Open Singles 1st Mossy Power (13) 41 pts; 2nd Val Burns (7) 40 pts : 3rd Maurice Flynn (21) 38 pts ;Visitor John Mc Donagh Faithlegg Golf Club (21) 27 pts.

Sun 20th Nov 3 Man Champagne Scramble 1st Danny Linehan (2) George Linehan (12) John Purcell (15) 90 pts c/b ;2nd John P O' Brien (10) Denis Canty (23) Paul A Power (8) 90 pts.

Gents Results DUNGARVAN LIONS CLUB HAMPER APPEAL Winner: Jimmy Murphy (9) 30pts.

15TH NOVEMBER TUESDAY TREATS 1st: Ger Ryan (18) 18pts.

16TH NOV AUTUMN OPEN SINGLES 1st: Tom Butler (16) 29pts, 2nd: Kieran Mulligan (21) 28pts.

RAILWAY BAR GOLF SOCIETY 1st: Noel Landers 43pts, 2nd: John McGrath 41pts, Team event: Joe O'Rourke, Gary Baverston, John McGrath 104pts.

Gents Fixtures Weds Nov 23rd - Autumn Open Gents Singles 16 hole Stableford Fri 24th /Sat 25th /Sun 27th Nov - Club Competition 16 hole stableford.

Ladies Results Winter League The winter league sheet is in the locker room, please put your name as soon as possible. The first round of the league will commence on 5th December. Teams will be announced at the Ladies Christmas Evening on Sunday 4th December Ladies Christmas Evening - on Sunday 4th December., sheet on noticeboard in ladies locker room.

Ladies Fixtures 13 hole Christmas Competition will commence on Monday 14th - Saturday 3rd December.

9 hole November kindly sponsored by Mary D French Club Jumpers For anyone who would like a club jumper, we have a number available in limited numbers and sizes. Please contact Mary Herlihy Dates for your Diary: AGM - November 30th Coastal Alliance - Christmas outing at Dungarvan GC on Thursday December 1st WEEKLY 9 HOLE TURKEY TROT Over the next few weeks we are holding a weekly 9 hole competition with seasonal prizes after each ten first time entries.

Competition will run from Monday to Friday inclusive each week and re-entry is allowed. Not up to 16 holes, now you have a viable option. See you on the first tee.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 30th November. This is your chance to air your views and perhaps come up with some new ideas. We earnestly request all members to attend.

DUNGARVAN LIONS CLUB HAMPER APPEAL Despite the appearance of Jack Frost we had a great turnout for this year's appeal.

Played over 4 days we had a good turnout from the ladies and gents clubs. Thank you to all who supported this most worthy cause. All proceeds go to Dungarvan Lions Hamper Appeal.

WATERFORD CASTLE GOLF CLUB Results 09/11 & 13/11 Ladies 10 Hole Stableford 1st Frances O Callaghan (31) 21 Pts C/B. 2nd Maria Shefflin (21) 21 Pts. 3rd Elaine Carroll (22) 20 Pts..

13.11.16. Mens Team Event 1st Eddie Power, Jack Power, & Darren Flynn. 67 Pts. 2nd John Mc Loughlin, Frankie Crowley, & Robbie Walsh 66 Pts.C/B. 3rd Neil Kinsella, Denny Sinnott, & Eddie Shanahan. 66 Pts. 20/11 Mens Singles 10 Hole Competition 1st Stephen King 28 Pts. 2nd Paul Walsh 24 Pts. 3rd Eddie Power 22 Pts C/B. 16/09 & 20/11 Ladies 10 Hole 1st Catherine Torphy (24) 20 Pts. 2nd Nance O Meara (33) 19 Pts. 3rd Mary Madigan (15) 18 Pts.

WILLIAMSTOWN GOLF CLUB Results Winter League 10 Hole Stableford.

1st John Doran 25pts, 2nd Tom Goulding 24pts, 3rd Norman O Keeffe 23pts, 4th Derek White 22pts c/b Two's: Bobby Mullane.

Week 3 of winter league, already half way through quailfing. Team John Quinn taking a narrow lead into 2nd half of qualifying.

Gents Results Tuesday 15th November Open Seniors 1st: Peter Byrne (22) 40 pts, Williamstown.

Fri18th Nov Friday Open & WL week 4 1st: Alan Landers (16) 41 pts. 2nd: Tony Sheehan (11) 40 pts. Gross: Micheal White (2) 33 pts. 3rd: Tom Considine (10) 40 pts.

Sat 19th /Sun 20th Nov Premier Butchers 1st: Leo Wall (19) 40 pts. Cat 0-9: Michael Lenihan (4) 40 pts. Cat 10-14: Ger Darcy (14) 42 pts. Cat 15-17: Dave O'Connor (16) 42 pts. Cat 18+: Jimmy Beresford (20) 40 pts.

Gents Fixtures Friday 25th Nov: Open 18 Holes Stableford.

Saturday 26th /Sunday 27th November: Winter League Week 5 Ladies Fixtures 10 Hole Ham Competition 9 Hole Ongoing for Beginners Mon 21st Nov. 13 Hole Winter League Rd 4 Moorings Bar and Restaurant Winter League Our 13 hole winter League kindly sponsored by the Moorings Bar and Restaurant is now in its fourth round and team scores recorded to date are all basically very close. The continuing favourable weather for round 3 had a big impact on the very high individual scores, but now that temperatures have taken a dip, it will be interesting to see the results for round 4. The re-entry is proving a great success with all team members making a supreme effort - well done ladies!!

South East Coastal Alliance The Christmas outing of the Alliance will be Dungarvan GC on Thursday 1st December, tee 9.30 - 11.30am, as this is one of the highlights of the season with lots of prizes and goodies please show your support for our fellow members.

Christmas Fun Day Our Christmas Fun Day is scheduled for Sunday 11th December which is also a fundraiser for the Lions Club Hamper Appeal. The package includes golf, which will be a team event with a three course meal and presentation of prizes in the Gold Coast Golf Hotel, a donation to the hamper appeal is included @ €25. Anyone not playing golf can attend the meal only. Lists will be posted in kiosk with details of the event.

Weather While we had no delays due to frost last weekend it is possible with the reduced soil temperatures that delays could take place over the next few weeks if the cold snap continues. Players are advised to check the time-sheet which will be updated on a regular basis.

CARRICK ON SUIR GOLF CLUB Gents Results Turkey Trot, 9 hole Re-entry: Cat A) Richard O'Callaghan (13) 20pts Cat B) Michael O'Donovan (16) 23pts Nov. 17th - 20th 15 Hole Re-Entry Singles 1st Michael Hassett (9) 36pts, 2nd Alan Byrne (14) 35pts c/b, 3rd Kenny Walsh (7) 34pts c/b Winter League Round 3 Cat. A) 1st John Flynn (14) 23pts c/b, 2nd Tom Kirby (13) 23pts c/b. Gross: Kenny Walsh (7) 18pts c/b Cat B) 1st John J Hunt (20) 26pts , 2nd Michael Whelan (18) 25pts Nov. 16th Ladies Results 9 Hole Stableford Category A) May Kennedy (17) 17 pts B6, Category B) Emer Musiol (28) 18 Pts B6, Category C) Fanny Power (33) 21 Pts Nov. 13th Results 1st Marie O'Connor & Martin Ellis, 2nd Ann Ellis & Joan O'Sullivan Fixtures Wednesday Nov 23rd Ladies Stableford, competition Thursday Nov. 24th - Sun. Nov. 28th 15 hole Singles Stableford re-entry

NEW ROSS GOLF CLUB The end of the golfing year has rolled around once again at New Ross and there are congratulations and thanks to pass on to a number of people. Firstly congratulations to Derek Ronan on a highly successful year as Captain, both on and off the golf course. Best wishes to Peter Goggin, who takes over the mantle and will be a very popular and committed captain. Congratulations also to Martin Carroll who was announced as Vice-Captain at the Men’s AGM. The remainder of the Men’s Committee are Davy Doran (Hon Sec), Donal Hosey (Comp Sec), John Howlin (H’cap Sec), John Murphy, Jamsie Murphy, Junior Cashin, Donal O’Callaghan, JJ Hoyne (President) & Derek Ronan (ex Officio). We wish them well for 2017.

Congratulations also to Jimmy Furlong and Michael Ryan Jnr who are this year’s winners of the Golfer of the Year and Culcita Trophies respectively.

Jimmy’s consistent play capped by a win in the October Medal saw him finish on top of the table ahead of President, and Captain’s Prize winner, Owen Conway. Murth Hogan, Paul Cashin & James O’Keefe completed the top five in the rankings.

Michael Ryan Jnr comfortably retained the Culcita Trophy in a year which he maintained his +2 handicap with impressive and consistent play. Robbie Farrell finished in the runners up spot with Derek Ronan, Andrew Ryan & Donal Hosey completing the top five.

A special mention to Cyril Stafford who picked up a very special award at the end of year presentations for his highly impressive feat earlier in the year – a pair of hole in ones in the same round!

Some people go a lifetime without having a hole in one, however Cyril managed two within two hours – a 68 million to one shot!

The Winter League kicked off last week, and in benign conditions the scoring was out of the top drawer. John Joe Cullen (19) came home in first place with 37 pts for the 14 holes, edging out Noel Kendrick (18) on the countback.

Jamsie Wallace (23) was back in third place with 35 pts, and John Shalloe continued a rich vein of form by picking up the gross with 37 pts. The categories went to Tommy Liston (7, 30 pts), Joe O’Farrell (15, 33 pts) & Noel Devine (18, 32 pts). Rounds 2 & 3 are scheduled to take place on the weekends of Nov 26/27 & Dec 3/4.

Seniors The good people at Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort at Limerick Junction in Co Tipperary graciously gave our group who travelled up there in September a “Welcome back-thank you) offer last week. It was such an excellent deal we could not refuse both for accommodation and golf showing how much they appreciated our custom. We will certainly keep this outstanding venue in our curriculum for next year.

FAITHLEGG GOLF CLUB Gents Club Sunday Team Event 1st Ciaran O'Gorman (6), Paddy Grant (11) and John Hayden (18) 69pts; 2nd Tony O'Neill (Captain) (5), Ray Whitty (6) and Stephen Frampton (6) 67pts.

Tuesday Social Golf 3-Man Back 9 We had a great turnout of 30 golfers playing on a beautiful autumn morning.

The course looked stunning in the sunshine with the multi-coloured leaves making a picturesque spectacle of it all intoxicating!

1st: Donal Lalor, Tony Dalton and Richie Roberts nett 32.7 (gross 37, one under par). 2nd: Michael Keating, Dick Power and Tony Brennan: 32.8 (gross 37); 3rd: Jim Reals, Ned Lewis and Sam McCrum nett 33 (gross 38).

Upcoming Events Thursday Nov 24: Mass/Service for deceased members, Faithlegg Church 7.30PM. Captains Dinner: Is scheduled for Friday November 25th. Get your tickets from the Pro shop. AGM: This is scheduled for Monday December 5th.

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H&H MOTORS have the best PCP options around IT’S A NO BRAINER! PCP, or a Personal Contract Plan, has rapidly become one of the most popular and affordable ways to finance the purchase of a new car in Ireland. For those unfamiliar with it, here’s a short summary – You pay a deposit (usually by way of trading in your old car, and deposit amounts can be as low as 7 per cent) and agree a finance package – H&H Motors offer an ultra-competitive APR of just 3%. That package lets you pay off an agreed amount of the value of the car, leaving an “Optional Final Payment (GMFV)” at the end. PCP’s neat trick is to guarantee the residual value of your car.

This guaranteed minimum future value (GMFV) is designed to leave enough equity in the car to enable you to change up to a brand new car again for a similar repayment. Therefore, you get an opportunity to change your car every 2-3 years but your repayments don’t change.

At the end of the PCP agreement, you have three options - Trade in your car and get another brand new car for similar repayment; Keep your car and either pay the GMFV or re-finance the GMFV; Hand the keys of your car back walk away without paying anything further.

As well as H&H Motors’ rate of just 3% APR on their PCP they also offer 3 years free servicing, 5 years warranty up to 200,000km, 5 years roadside assistance. If that wasn’t enough, they are currently offering all PCP customers a €300 Super Valu voucher!

Keith Cullinane, General Manager putting another sold sticker on there wide range of new and used cars.

Keith Cullinane, General Manager and Paul O’ Connor, Sales Executive with the all new Renault Megane.

Michael Cummins, Sales Executive and Keith Cullinane, General Manager with the stunning Renault Captur.

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NEW PEUGEOT 208 AWAKEN YOUR INNER ENERGY FROM €177 PER MONTH* ON THE ROAD

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Finance Example: Peugeot 208 1.2 82bhp Allure. Retail Price† €19695. Customer Deposit / Trade In €6,892.55. Finance Amount €12,802.45. 36 monthly payments of €177. Total Cost of Credit €885.04 which includes a documentation fee of €63.49. GMFV†† (Optional Final Payment) €7252. APR 2.9% as at 31st October 2016. Min deposit 10%. † Includes delivery & related charges. Model is shown for illustrative purposes only. ††Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Further charges may be applied by your Peugeot Dealer subject to kilometre limits/ condition of the vehicle. *Lending criteria and conditions apply. Offer available on all new Peugeot 208 Allure models ordered before 31st December 2016 and registered up to 31st January 2017 at participating dealers. APR 2.9% which is inclusive of a documentation fee of €63.49. This is a Hire Purchase agreement provided by Bank of Ireland t/a Bank of Ireland Finance.

T&C MOTORS Inner Ring Road, Waterford. Tel: 051 872959

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Combined consumption (l/100 km): from 3.5 to 4.9. CO2 emissions (g/km): from 90 to 114.

(1) Standard on GT Line. (2) 5 years warranty is made up of 3 year manufacturer’s warranty and 2 year extended manufacturer’s warranty. (3) On orders before 31st December 2016.

Finance Example: Peugeot 2008 1.2 82bhp Access. Retail Price† €20,150. Customer Deposit / Trade In €7,042.50. Finance Amount €13,107.50 monthly payments of €189. Total Cost of Credit €1,215.99 which includes a documentation fee of €63.49. GMFV†† (Optional Final Payment) €7,456. APR 3.9% as at 31st October 2016. Min deposit 10%.

WARRANTY †Includes delivery & related charges. Model is shown for illustrative purposes only. ††Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the end of the agreement.

Further charges may be applied by your Peugeot Dealer subject to kilometre limits / condition of the vehicle. *Lending criteria and conditions apply. Offer available on all new Peugeot 2008 SUV models ordered before 31st December 2016 and registered up to 31st January 2017 at participating dealers. APR 3.9% which is inclusive of a documentation fee of €63.49. This is a Hire Purchase agreement provided by Bank of Ireland t/a Bank of Ireland Finance.

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BLA LACCK FRIDAY AY DEMO SALE NOT TO BE MISSED! 162 Peugeot 508 RXH “Automatic” 2.0 Diesel

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The Renault Crossover range, available this 171 with:

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Models shown: Sandero Signature 1.2, RRP â&#x201A;Ź11,690, Sandero Stepway Signature TCe 90, RRP â&#x201A;Ź14,390, Duster Signature 1.5 dCi 4x2, RRP â&#x201A;Ź18,690 and Logan Signature 1.2, RRP â&#x201A;Ź12,890. Price excludes metallic paint, delivery and dealerrelated charges, recommended dealer delivery charge of â&#x201A;Ź650. Finance example: Dacia Duster Alternative 1.5 dCi 110, RRP â&#x201A;Ź16,690. Deposit â&#x201A;Ź0. Term 36 monthly payments of â&#x201A;Ź304. APR 4.9%. Total cost of credit â&#x201A;Ź1,715 inc doc & completion fee â&#x201A;Ź75 each. Optional ďŹ nal payment â&#x201A;Ź7,310. â&#x201A;Ź300 Supervalu voucher available on orders made before 31st December 2016. Terms and conditions apply Excess mileage plus excess wear-and-tear charges may apply upon return of vehicle.

Offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Subject to lending criteria. Terms and conditions apply. See dacia.ie [Warning: You will not own these goods until the ďŹ nal payment is made].

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Carzone Release Motoring Report

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45% plan to buy a car in the next year. Outlook for motor industry positive according to latest Carzone Motoring Report The outlook for the motor industry is positive according to the latest Motoring Report from car buying experts Carzone. The bi-annual index which examines trends in the Irish motoring market, finds that almost half of Irish people (45%) plan to buy a car in the next year.

The Carzone Motoring Report (http://www.carzone.ie/motoringreport) is compiled by analysing data from the 108 million searches carried out on Carzone in the first 10 months of the year, as well as an in depth survey of 1,610 Irish motorists nationwide.

Of those planning to buy a car in 2017, 28% say they intend to spend €10,000 - €20,000 while a significant 27% say they will spend between €20,00 and €40,000.

Given that over 1 in 4 are planning to spend up to €40,000, it’s no surprise that 2016 is the most searched for year at 16% while 2012 is the second most popular year at 10%.

According to the Carzone Motoring Report, a quarter will use savings to buy a car next year while 1 in 5 intend to take out a loan from a Credit Union and 13% will look at a finance option such as PCP indicating that all finance options are on the rise.

Of those planning to sell their car next year, over 1 in 5 (22%) will do so online while 37% will sell their car as part of a trade-in. In general, 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012

men are more confident about selling their car online than women (49% vs. 29%) Commenting on the latest report, Ailish Tully, Brand Manager Carzone said: “This is the seventh Carzone Motoring Report and this time around we wanted to look at the year ahead and consumer sentiment.

The report finds that overall the outlook for the industry is positive with almost half of people questioned planning to buy a car in the next year. It was also interesting to see that newer models were some of the most searched for cars in the first 10 months of the year and that over 1 in 4 are willing to spend between €20,000 - €40,000. This higher price point is also reflected in our car searches with a number of premium marques such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes featuring in the top six.

The report also finds that the cost of insurance, tax and fuel remain a key concern for car buyers and just under half of consumers spread the cost of their tax and insurance rather than pay it off in one go. In particular, we see those under 35 opting for this payment method.

While the impact of Brexit on the industry remains to be seen, the average consumer says it will not deter them from buying a car next year.”

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ANY MAKE OF NEW OR USED CAR! Catherine Street, Waterford. 051-877276

www.martinbarrettskoda.com 10% price reduction being applied accross Mercedes-Benz new car model range Mercedes-Benz in Ireland has announced that it is introducing a 10% reduction in the price of all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars with immediate effect.

The reduction, which will apply for a limited period, will be implemented evenly across all models and all model segments, free of any terms and conditions.

The intention behind the price reduction is twofold: One, to maintain market impetus as the industry faces into a new sales year and, two, to give support to a dealer organisation in its efforts to combat the effects on new car sales here fol-

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lowing the movement in currency values from the recent Brexit result.

To date, Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales in Ireland for 2016 have increased by 44% compared to last year.

Stressing that the initiative is being taken to counteract what may turn out to be a short-term situation, Mercedes-Benz in Ireland said that ‘this new pricing arrangement will extend for a limited period only and in that regard motorists who may wish to avail of it are advised to contact their authorised dealer and make appropriate arrangements as soon as possible.’

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