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Council offers free parking concession in Scanlon’s Yard By Paul Mooney WATERFORD Council is to offer motorists an hour and a half of free parking in Scanlon’s Yard car park in Dungarvan, as a concession for the inconvenience the Smarter Travel works will cause in Grattan Square. The proposed works expected to start shortly, will revamp the historic Square, but during this time, there

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“It is a concession to the businesses,” Mr. Daly said. “Until we see the contractors programme of works, we don’t know yet how many parking spaces will be lost in Grattan Square, so to compensate, and as an incentive to try and get more people using Scanlon’s Yard car park, we will be offering free parking for an hour and a half in Scanlon’s Yard car park,” he confirmed. Continued on page 9

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Pictured as contracts were signed on a €3m programme to tackle poverty and inequality in Waterford were front (l/r): Michael Quinn, Director of Services, Waterford City & County Council; Cllr James Tobin, Mayor of Waterford City and County and Cllr Mary Roche, Chair, Waterford Area Partnership; back row (l/r): Don Tuohy, Senior Executive Officer, Waterford City & County Council; Gabriel Foley, Environmental Pillar, Local Community Development Committee; Joe Stokes, CEO Waterford Area Partnership; Lar Power, Director of Economic Development, Waterford City & County Council; Deirdre Daly, administrator, Waterford Area Partnership; Michael Walsh, Chief Executive, Waterford City & County Council and Michael Waters, Director, Waterford Area Partnership. [Aileen Drohan, Photozone]

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will be rather cloudy staying mostly dry and there could well be some bright or short sunny breaks at times, but overall it will be rather cloudy. There will be some scattered outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, mostly on hills, but the rain will peter out and it will dry out and brighten up more. Cool with afternoon temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees C. in many areas about 14 or 15 near the south coast, winds will be moderate southwesterly, becoming light northwesterly in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be possibly rather cloudy but in any clear skies it will turn cold overnight and temperatures falling to between 0 and 3 degrees C. Mist and fog forming also in mostly calm conditions. Thursday: Fog clearing to give a cool, dry bright day on Thursday with sunny spells and light winds. Afternoon highs of 11 to 15 degrees C. Dry and cold on Thursday night with patchy frost possible. Friday: Dry in most places on Friday but rather cloudy in some southwestern areas with a few showers, brighter elsewhere with sunny spells. Easterly breezes and afternoon highs of 11 to 15 degrees C., coolest on exposed coasts. Weekend: Generally dry over the weekend with light or moderate easterly breezes, so the best temperatures will to be in western areas. Variable cloud amounts, but good sunny spells are likely especially in midland and western areas. Afternoon highs of 11 to 15 degrees C, coolest on the exposed east facing coasts, chilly nights with some grass frosts where skies are clear and some mist and fog also. Early indications suggest that there will be little change for the early days of next week.

€3m to help fight poverty and promote social inclusion in Waterford CONTRACTS signed in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford will see some €3m invested in projects to tackle poverty and promote social inclusion and equality in Waterford city and county through to 2017. SICAP (Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme), which is being rolled out nationally by the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government, will be delivered on behalf of the Local Community Development Committee in Waterford by Waterford Area Partnership. Cllr James Tobin, Mayor of the City and County of Waterford, chairs the Local Community Development Committee and

was joined by Cllr Mary Roche, Chair,Waterford Area Partnership at the contract-signing in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan. Cllr Tobin said: “There can be few issues more important than addressing the issue of poverty in our urban and rural communities. Too many individuals and families are still marginalised and we need a coordinated response to delivering services that address genuine need and also help stop poverty transferring from one generation to the next. In short, we need equal opportunities for people who rightly want a better future for themselves and their families. “The target groups for this three-year programme include

the unemployed; those living in disadvantaged areas; lone parents; new communities; people with disabilities and members of the Travelling and Roma communities.” Cllr Roche added: “With a track record over almost 20 years, Waterford Area Partnership is delighted to have been selected to work with the Local Community Development Committee over the three years to 2017. The type of local, communitybased interventions that we can support in a structured way across Waterford city and county can make a huge and lasting difference to people’s lives. “Improving access to education at all levels and helping

people become more employable will be a key focus while I also particularly look forward to seeing more ‘joined up thinking’ and greater coordination in how services are delivered to people and communities so that we avoid any duplication or gaps in provision. Poverty and being socially marginalised are strong indicators for poor health and long-term reliance on the State so successful interventions can also be costeffective in the longer term.” • Waterford Area Partnership (www.wap.ie) will host a series of information meetings for interested groups in the city and county once detailed guidelines for SICAP have been finalised.

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AN appeal decision in relation to a wind farm proposed for an area of the Drum Hills, near Dungarvan, has been delayed again because An Bord Pleanála needs more time to give the case “further consideration”. EcoPower Developments Ltd., had sought 12 wind turbines, with a height of 126.6 metres each in townlands of Knocknaglogh Lower, Barranastook Upper, Knocknamona, Woodhouse, Tinakilly, Monageela and Killatoor in Drum Hills,

Dungarvan. The planning application (14600109) received 270 submissions and Waterford City and County Council refused the application. EcoPower Developments appealed the decision to An Bord Pleanála last October, while a number of individuals and groups also made submissions to the Board in relation to the appeal. (PL93.244006). Residents living in the Drum Hills area of Dungarvan have been anxiously waiting for the past six months to find out

whether a wind farm with 12 industrial sized wind turbines will be given the green light in their area. A decision was expected from the Board last March, but it was delayed as the file was still with the Inspector at the time and no decision was made. A new date of Tuesday, 14th April, 2015, was given by An Bord Pleanála for when they expect to make a decision on the case. However, when contacted by this newspaper on 14th April last, a representative of An Bord

Pleanála said that while it was hoped to have a decision made in the case by 15th April, no decision has been made by the Board and more time was needed for “further consideration of the case”. This will be the second time that the appeal has been delayed. The representative said that all parties involved in the appeal would be contacted by letter and informed of the delay, and of a new date of when they can expect a decision in the case.

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Five additional Gardaí to be appointed in Waterford By Paul Mooney WATERFORD is to receive five additional new Garda officers next month, the Joint Policing Committee was told last Monday. Speaking at the meeting held at Dungarvan Civic Offices, Chief Superintendent Pat Murphy said he was informed that the Waterford Division will receive five additional new Gardaí in the coming month, which, he said, he was grateful for. He was responding to a query from Cllr. John O’Leary, who welcomed the recent announcement that there will be around 150 new Gardaí to be trained and asked if it means there will be an increase in Garda numbers in Waterford? Chief Supt. Murphy said it was no secret that since 2008, the finances of the country, and the financing of the public service

experienced a downturn, which, in turn affected the Gardaí. “Therefore, we have had to make the necessary adjustments internally to make sure we can deliver the very best service available to our citizens in accordance with our priorities,” said Chief Supt. Murphy. PRIORITISE He said the Gardaí prioritise as best they can and continue to hold specialised teams in areas such as drug crime. “The crossing over of units means we have lots of resources at certain times, which we didn’t have previously, he said. “When it comes to running operations, we have more capability at certain times, so we choose our times to expand the operations of various units.” Chief Supt. Murphy said it is a far better collaborating system now,

which is able to target and deliver value to communities and reduce the threat of crime and criminality. He admitted that the number of specialised Gardaí who were in community policing, particularly in urban areas, were reduced. “But similarly, in the same way, we can expand our capability and presence from time to time in accordance with local priorities and local plans, to ensure that particular criminals are given a hard time,” said Chief Supt. Murphy. RESOURCES He said resources are focused on criminals to have as much impact as possible, including impact on organised crime, criminal groups and full-time criminals. Chief Supt. Murphy revealed that the Gardaí are keeping a close eye on 49 suspects / criminals who are repeat offenders. He described these 49 indivi-

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Family’s multiple kidney transplant and baby joy story appear on the Late Late Show A KILROSSANTY family shared its compelling kidney transplant story on The Late Late Show on Friday, 10th April. Described by Transplant Surgeon David Hickey as like winning the World Cup, last year was the pinnacle year of triumph over adversity for the Murphy family. The year started with a wedding in January followed by the groom having a heart attack in July, then followed the safe arrival of a healthy baby to his kidney transplant sister in September, and in November the newlywed groom received a life changing kidney transplant (his third) from his donor brother. Síle Murphy from Kilrossanty, Lemybrien, has experienced more than most wives and mothers would in their lifetime arising from a hereditary kidney condition which has affected her husband Sean and three of their four children. Over the years the family has amassed a total of seven kidney transplants including five from deceased organ donors. Following on from last week’s Organ Donor Awareness Week, the Murphy family now hopes that by sharing their story on such a popular TV platform that they can support the life saving awareness campaign’s organisers, the Irish Kidney Association, in raising awareness about the importance of organ donation. Síle and Sean’s only daughter Lia Murphy, a producer at Today FM, welcomed her healthy baby Colm Patrick Rooney into the world in September 2014, a particular cause for celebration as Lia had undergone a kidney transplant in 2011. Síle said that “this would not have been possible without the generosity of a grieving family who donated a kidney to Lia”. Síle, a retired school principal, summed up last year saying “we can hardly believe all the good things that have happened in our family in 2014. Christmas 2014 was the first year in a decade that not one member of our family was undergoing dialysis treatment and we can now look forward to a bright future”. The year started off with Sean and Síle’s son Bob, the recipient of three kidney transplants, getting married to Diana in January. At this

time Bob had been undergoing dialysis treatment for almost three years which followed the eventual failure of his second kidney transplant. In 1984, Bob received his first transplant from his kidney donor father Séan. At the time it was not known that four members of the family, including Sean, had a hereditary kidney condition known as MPGN (Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis), a particularly unusual type unique to the Murphy family. Just over thirty years later the same transplant surgeon, David Hickey, who conducted Bob and Sean’s operation performed the living donor kidney transplant between Bob and his youngest brother Mahon. Two months after Lia’s baby joy, her brother Bob and Mahon underwent their transplant operations. All these events took place in the same year as their aunt, Nuala Dunford (Séan’s sister) received a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. Jack Murphy (producer of the RTE’s 2FM Ryan Tubridy radio show), the oldest of the siblings, received a kidney transplant eight years ago. Séan received a kidney transplant eleven years ago and this followed twenty years after he himself donated a kidney to his son Bob. Bob underwent his second kidney transplant, thanks to a deceased kidney donor in 1997. Bob (42) endured years of poor health since he was a young child as a result of his kidney condition. Bob was one of the first children in Ireland to receive dialysis treatment at Crumlin Hospital. He suffered a stroke at a young age and later had two heart attacks. Bob’s most recent heart attack in July 2014 took place just a week before he and his brother Mahon were scheduled to undergo a living donor kidney transplant at Beaumont Hospital.The operation had to be postponed until Bob was well enough to undergo more surgery for his third transplant operation. His donor brother, Mahon, completed his Phd in History two days before the successful brother to brother living donor kidney transplant went ahead on 3rd November 2014. Síle said, “After a long and complicated surgery and

Pictured from left to right: Kidney donor Mahon Murphy; kidney recipient Lia and her baby Colm; kidney recipient Jack; mother Síle; kidney donor and also kidney recipient father Sean; and Bob, three times kidney transplant recipient, one from a deceased donor and twice from living family donors (Sean and Mahon). Not included in the picture is relative Nuala Dunford (Sean’s sister) who received a kidney transplant last year. The Murphy family from Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford, shared its compelling multiple kidney transplant story on The Late Late Show on Friday, 10th April. As a result of a hereditary condition affecting four members of the family, over three decades they have amassed a total of seven kidney transplants including five from deceased organ donors. The family attended the national launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2015 which was held at the Mansion House, Dublin 2, on 23rd March. [Conor McCabe Photography]

anxious hours of waiting they both emerged safely from theatre. Thanks to a great team at Beaumont Hospital, the transplant was a great success.” “It is impossible to thank all who have contributed to our well being but a special thanks to our organ donors and the medical teams. Prof. Peter Conlon has been with us through the difficult times and has made all the crucial decisions which got us to this point today, so our very sincere thanks to him. He always sees light at the end of the tunnel. We wish to thank all our friends and family for the support, prayers and good wishes which have kept us going through the tough times.” “We are very grateful to Irish Kidney Association for its support down through the years and providing us with free accommodation at its Renal Support Centre located on the grounds of Beaumont Hospital. Following the events of last year, Transplant Surgeon David Hickey said to the Murphys, “Ye have just played in the World Cup and won!” The 2015 Organ Donor Awareness Week (28th March – 4th April) campaign featured broadcaster

Mary Kennedy in radio advertising as well as on posters, encouraging the public to support organ donation. The focus of the annual Organ Donor Awareness Week which was held last week is to raise awareness about the ongoing and ever increasing demand for transplantation which relies on the public for organ donation. The campaign’s key message is that families need to talk together and keep the reminders of their willingness to donate visible by carrying the organ donor card, downloading the Smartphone App and permitting Code 115 to be included on their driver’s licence. Beaumont Hospital conducted 158 transplant operations in 2014, of which 112 were kidney transplants from deceased donors, 6 included a pancreas and a record 40 transplants were from living kidney donors. At the end of 2014 there were 597 people in the kidney transplant waiting pools and combined with heart, lung and liver the total number of people awaiting transplantation is over 700. There are 4,172 people in Ireland with failed

kidneys, 2,278 or 55% are transplanted and 1,894 or 45% are on dialysis. Last year was a record year for paediatric kidney transplants in Ireland with a total of 19 children receiving kidney transplants. Now only 16 children are receiving dialysis treatment, 11 less than a year ago. However, at the end of 2014 there were 74 more adults on dialysis than a year earlier reflecting the poor kidney transplanting figures of 2014 because of the low number of deceased organ donors. Since the Living Donor Kidney Programme commenced at Beaumont Hospital eight years ago a total of 195 living donor kidney transplants have taken place. Nowadays a quarter of all kidney transplants are from living donors. The annual Organ Donor Awareness Week also serves as a fundraising exercise for the Irish Kidney Association. Throughout the Week (28th March – 4th April, 2015), the Association’s volunteers were out on the streets, and in shopping centres throughout the country, selling 'forget-me-notflower' emblems, brooches,

pens and shopping trolley discs. All proceeds go towards the Irish Kidney Association’s aid for patients on dialysis and those patients fortunate enough to have received a kidney transplant.The Irish Kidney Association’s charitable activities include the provision of a 13 double bedroom free accommodation facility for patients and their families in the grounds of Beaumont Hospital and holiday centres located in Tramore and Kerry, together with patient advocacy, advice, financial aid and rehabilitative, health promotion and the provision of kidney patient information and education. This year the IKA is introducing another fundraising technique. You can text “kidney” to 50300 and €2 will be donated from your mobile phone account to the IKA. The Irish Kidney Association is the national organisation charged with the promotion and distribution of the organ donor card in Ireland, on behalf of Organ Donation Transplant Ireland. Free information fact files, which accompany organ donor cards, are obtainable from the Irish

Kidney Association and are available nationwide from pharmacies and GP surgeries. Organ Donor Cards can also be obtained by phoning the Irish Kidney Association LoCall 1890 543639 or Freetext the word DONOR to 50050. Visit website www.ika.ie It is now possible to store an organ donor card, the ‘ecard’ on Smart mobile phones. Simply search for ‘Donor ECard’ at the IPhone Store or Android Market Place. Relationship to Sile Murphy – Transplant Summary: 1984 son Bob received living kidney transplant from husband Sean. 1997 son Bob, has deceased donor kidney transplant. 2004 husband Sean has deceased donor kidney transplant. 2007 eldest son Jack has deceased donor kidney transplant. 2011 only daughter has deceased donor kidney transplant. 2014 sister-in-law Nuala Dunford has deceased kidney transplant. 2014 son Bob received living kidney transplant from son Mahon.

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Sinn Féin Councillor criticises ‘rich’ Fianna Fáil ‘news spreader’ By Christy Parker

WATERFORD Sinn Féin Councillor Siobhán Whelan has described it as “a bit rich” of Fianna Fáil National Executive member Seánaí Kiely to be “taking credit for” the approval by Irish Water for a €7m new water source for Ring – or at least delivering news of the event. The Executive member ‘released’ the news to local press last week, quoting that Irish Water had said the funding “has recently been approved.” Cllr. Whelan’s disparaging response was delivered at April’s DungarvanLismore District Council meeting. Cllr. Whelan told the meeting that having followed the story for several years, she recalled that former County Engineer, John O’Flynn, assisted by several other Council members, initiated the funding application. “It’s a bit rich for a Fianna Fáil politician to issue a press release claim-

ing credit for such a scheme,” she stated before slamming the move as “an insult to the intelligence of the electorate and local residents.” Cllr. Whelan continued that she believed it was former Sinn Féin Councillor Brendan Mansfield who “got the EPA involved and brought action against the County Council” and who brought a sample of the Gaeltacht water into the Council chamber. GIVING CREDIT Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom Cronin said he “totally agreed with some of what Cllr Whelan says” but – unsurprisingly - “totally disagrees with the rest.” He claimed it was Labour Fiachra Ó Ceilleachair “who first brought water samples in here and I was with him on the day, about 14 years ago.” Cllr. Cronin proceeded that “numerous Councillors have raised the issue since then, and me more times than anyone else.”

Meantime, he argued, Mr. Kiely had given credit to the Mayor (James Tobin – FF) “who went out and visited Ring and to MEP Brian Crowley (FF) who lobbied on behalf of Gaeltacht people and to knock him is wrong”. Cllr. Cronin concluded that the most important thing was that the money has been acquired and he suggested “spending it asap.” WHAT WATER? Or has it been acquired? Fine Gael Cllr. Pat Nugent said it was “all news to me.” He maintained there were “five Irish Water gentlemen in front of me” when he read the news. He didn’t specify where they were standing but added that the men denied any knowledge of the money being sanctioned and in fact insisted it was “about planning permission and nothing to do with water in Ring!” Must be an election coming up or something!

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On Friday, 17th April, the Waterford Rose will be selected in The Tower Hotel, Waterford. The lucky girl will then go forward to represent Waterford in the Regional Finals in Portlaoise. Abbeyside native Elizabeth Morrissey represents Eason Dungarvan in the competition. 21 year old Elizabeth is daughter of Barry and Dearbhla Morrissey, Skehacrine, Abbeyside. She has two younger brothers Barry Jnr. and Rody. Elizabeth is studying Nursing in UCC and is about to complete her third year. She works part-time in Eason at the weekends and during holidays. Elizabeth’s many interests include swimming and water sports, music and reading. She also is an avid gym goer. Elizabeth is a former member of Dungarvan Gospel Choir. Elizabeth’s many friends and family and work colleagues wish her the very best of luck next Friday.

THREE speed ramps at Kilrush, Dungarvan, one of which was once described as ‘Becher’s Brook’ by Mayor James Tobin, are to be removed in the coming weeks and will be replaced with five speed ramps. Speaking at the April meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. John Pratt queried what was happening with the ramps in Kilrush, as workers have moved in and work has started on sections of the road. Acting Director of Services, Paul Daly, said work currently taking place at Kilrush is to widen the footpath on the right side going out towards Cappoquin. “It will reduce the width of the road,” Mr. Daly told the meeting. “The three existing ramps are quite severe,” he admitted.

“They will be replaced with a series of five ramps, but they will be much wider and shallower.” Mr. Daly said there was the belief that once motorists ‘climbed’ over the existing severe ramps, there was the mentality to race to the next ramp to make up time they thought they had lost getting over the ramp. Mr. Daly said that with the new five speed ramps, if motorists stick at a constant, reasonable, appropriate speed the severity of the ramp will be very slight on the vehicle and the new system should work out better. Cllr. Pat Nugent suggested the Council should try one of the new ramps on a pilot basis before installing five ramps at the location. “The amount of phone calls I’m receiving about the existing speed ramps are about the damage they are causing to vehicles,” said Cllr. Nugent.

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Smarter Travel update regarding Grattan Square REPRESENTATIVES of the Chamber met with senior engineers from the Smarter Travel team on Thursday, 2nd April, to discuss the current status of the project and expectations going forward. The Chamber would like to make you aware of the following information resulting from that meeting: • The Smarter Travel Grattan Square contract has not yet been put out to tender - the delay is due to the ongoing work of the design team. From the date of commencement, the project will take 8-9 months of work to complete. One month may need to be added after Christmas, as work will not proceed during the month of December. • At the Chamber’s recommendation the Smarter Travel Team will look at bringing a representative/ambassador from Westport to talk about the highs and lows of the project there and the benefits to the area following completion of the project. • The Smarter Travel team will prioritise getting the maps identifying municipal parking printed without delay, to be distributed in advance of the work, as requested by the Chamber. • The Chamber has requested and Smarter Travel has agreed, that E-copies of said maps will be available to be shared and promoted by all to ensure effective communication with the general public. The Smarter Travel team will erect temporary signage in Dungarvan identifying car parking without delay and in advance of the work, as requested by the Chamber.We have recommended that these signs should ideally be in place before the Festival of Food. Smarter Travel has agreed to the Chamber’s request that we receive regular 'updates’, even if there are no official updates or progress to report, to maintain open and clear paths of communication throughout the project.

Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail in aid of Barnardos – It was an Egg-stra special Easter at the Kilbrien Ballinamult Easter Egg Trail! The event was selected from hundreds of applications to host a Cadbury Easter Egg Trail in aid of Barnardos! As well as having a hopping good time on the Easter Egg Trail participants enjoyed a delicious Cadbury Easter Egg on completion of the trail! To show your support for a worthy cause this Easter please text ‘BARNARDOS’ to 50300 to donate €4. Pictured at the event was Clara Cullinan, Eamon Byrne and Molly Byrne. [Leo Murphy]

Papal envoy visited Waterford mansion Dromana welcomed Archbishop on fact-finding mission for pope CELEBRATING 800 years of her family at Dromana, near Cappoquin, Barbara Grubb thinks its most unlikely visitor was a Papal envoy sent to investigate conditions in Ireland in 1887. “Pope Leo XIII was worried about Ireland,” she explains. “Rome wanted the Irish people to have political freedom, but there were also fears that conflict between landlords and tenants might explode into revolution. So Archbishop Ignazio Persico was sent from Italy on a fact-finding mission.” “Of course, everybody wanted to lobby the Pope’s envoy. “Land Leaguers, landlords – they all wanted to state their case. The Archbishop was a charming man, and so everybody thought they’d won him over,” she jokes. “Monsignor Persico was welcomed to Cappoquin by my great-great grandfather, Henry Villiers-Stuart, on 24th September, 1887,” Barbara Grubb relates. “It was a Saturday, and Cappoquin was crowded with people keen to kiss the Archbishop’s ring. Monsignor Persico was

driven to Dromana in a horse-drawn carriage. The approaches to the house were decorated with flags, and hundreds of people from around Villierstown gathered to welcome him.” Then followed one of the most memorable moments in Dromana’s long history. “Fr Pierce Power, the local curate, asked Monsignor Persico to bestow a Papal blessing,” says Barbara Grubb. “It must have been a moving sight, hundreds of people kneeling reverently on the Dromana lawn, to receive a blessing direct from Rome.” After lunch, Henry Villiers-Stuart showed his visitor around the Dromana gardens. Barbara Grubb quotes a newspaper report which said that Dromana was “looking at its best, thanks to a brilliant autumn sun.” “The visit ended with an excursion to Villierstown and Aglish, before Henry drove Monsignor Persico to Dungarvan, where he was the guest of the Bishop, Dr. Power. In the end, Monsignor Persico’s mission wasn’t a

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Former trade union official voices support for Dunnes Stores workers Dunnes Stores management “need to come to their senses and get around the table with their staff” - Tony Tobin, An Sean Phobal By Paul Mooney A LOCAL retired trade union official has voiced his support for Dunnes Stores workers who went on strike recently over the conditions of their pay and hours, and said the company’s management needs to “come to their senses” and “get around the table with their staff ”. Tony Tobin, a resident of An Sean Phobal in the Gaeltacht, and a former full-time trade union official with SIPTU for many years, said he fully supports the Dunnes Stores workers who went on strike last week. He was responding to coverage of the strike which appeared in last week’s edition of the Dungarvan Observer. Staff members of Dunnes Stores in Dungarvan, who are members of the Trade Union, Mandate, went on strike on Holy Thursday, 2nd April, as part of a long running dispute between management and staff over contracts and pay. Staff members held a picket outside the main entrance of Dunnes Stores in the shopping mall, as well as a side entrance at the Plaza and the delivery entrances to the store, which was part of a nationwide one-day strike action, which saw around 6,000 workers in total taking part in the strike. Dunnes Stores staff are looking for four basic issues to be addressed: secure hours and incomes; secure jobs; fair pay; and the employees’ right to be represented by a trade union. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, Mr. Tobin said Dunnes Stores management “must sit down and talk to their workers, because everyone deserves representation”. “I’ve no doubt that Dunnes Stores management are represented by some organisation, which they are fully

entitled to,” he said. “However, it is a very serious situation to ignore a Labour Court recommendation,” Mr.Tobin warned. “A Labour Court recommendation commits the management to nothing, other than to sit down and talk with their workers and work out a solution.” Mr. Tobin said the Labour Court is the highest industrial relations machine in the country. “If they fail to come to an agreement in discussions with workers, then both the Labour Relations Commission and the Labour Court are available to them. The Labour Court would not make recommendations that would be damaging to the company,” Mr. Tobin said. In recent days, the trade union, Mandate, has accused Dunnes Stores management of targetting staff members who went on strike on 2nd April. Mandate have also stated that their members have vowed to escalate their dispute with further industrial action planned. The one-day strike held on Holy Thursday is believed to have cost Dunnes Stores millions in lost revenue, as it was considered one of the busiest days for the store leading up to Easter and due to the national ban on the sale of alcohol the following day - Good Friday. Mr. Tobin accused Dunnes Stores management of “exploiting the times we were in”. “Dunnes Stores management should be aware that customers (and I am one of them) who are in store on a daily basis, are extremely unhappy with the attitude of Dunnes Stores’ head office management, particularly in not recognising the trade union; and in totally refusing any discussions with their work force,” he said. “The proof that customers are

unhappy should be evident from the day of the strike, when there was literally no trade at all in their stores,” Mr. Tobin pointed out. He warned that the situation will likely escalate into further disputes if management do not address the issues. “Having spoken to some of the workers on the day of the strike, I observed some staff went into work. If they were non-union, then they should join the union, because remembering what Jim Larkin said during the Dublin Lockout - ‘United we stand, divided we fall’. “Those who went to work on the day of the strike might think they have become favourites with management, but they will learn a sorry lesson as time goes by,” said Mr. Tobin. He expressed grave concern about the alleged treatment of staff by management since the day of the strike. “I have no doubt that I speak for numerous customers of Dunnes Stores, but I am calling on the management to come to their senses and get around the table with their staff and start discussions,” Mr. Tobin said. He also hit out at the Labour Party for not being more proactive in employment legislation and said it falls upon Labour to introduce legislation to give everyone minimum working hours. “No-one should be contracted only 15 hours in the week, if more hours are available,” he said. Mr. Tobin commended the staff from other companies and businesses who supported Dunnes Stores staff on strike. “It is a great credit to those organisations and businesses who supported the striking workers by providing teas / coffees, sandwiches, etc., and it shows there is plenty of support in the town,” Mr. Tobin added.

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Places filling up for Dungarvan Performance Arts Summer Camp

Is beloved Balcony set to fall? By Christy Parker

STARCAMP, the children’s national performing arts network whose summer camp will be held at The Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, from 10th to 14th August next, are reminding parents that places are filling up for the event. Supported by banana importers Fyffes, Starcamp brings what its

creator Aideen O’Grady says is ‘a fresh and contemporary approach’ to the process of teaching performance and building confidence amongst children in the age group 4-12 through song, dance, drama and games. Interested parents can obtain further details on the website www.starcamp.ie

A MUCH-RECOGNISED and sentimentally valued viewing balcony at Youghal’s Moll Goggin’s Corner looks set to be allowed fall into the sea as Cork County Council opts neither to restore nor demolish it. The balcony, with its definitive black & white chequered exterior, has existed since time immemorial and legend claims that hundreds of years ago Moll Goggin herself stood there plaintively and in vain watching for her lovers ship to return from a fatal voyage. Locals whose childhoods coincided with the visits to the nearby beach - and probably others who never

laid eyes on the balcony at all - value its existence as part of ‘the town’s tradition.’ Local councillor Mary Linehan-Foley says, “as far as I and I am sure most Youghal people are concerned, the Moll Goggin’s balcony is an important part of Youghal’s history and heritage, similar to the town walls.” The structure has been ‘temporarily’ wired off since 2008 after cracks were discerned on its wall.That said, when contractors were repairing the adjacent collapsed sea wall last year, they planked their site hut on it! The balcony’s deterioration is excellently captured in a picture by local man Tom Power and posted on Facebook (Love Youghal/Public Group).

The estimated cost of either repairing or demolishing the structure has been worked out, equally, at €180,000. So the County Council has decided shortly to replace the current Harris fencing with green mesh wiring and allow the forces of nature to do the job for free!

The pity is that the County Council didn’t appropriate some of the €1m worth of grants for the wall restoration works towards preserving the viewing area. Cllr LinehanFoley says she will fight to have the balcony retained and seek funding from various quarters.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan would like to urge all land-owners to check the condition of trees along the roadside. On Good Friday, a large tree fell, blocking the main Old Parish road. The tree fell on a bend just before the Church, the cause of this appears to have been rotten roots. Luckily this occurred during the day and not by night as cars travelling may not have seen the tree and an accident was avoided. Cllr. Whelan would like to extend her thanks to the local council staff for their rapid response, on Good Friday, when notified of the incident. The road was re-opened in a timely matter and all debris removed.

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Council offers free parking concession in Scanlon’s Yard FROM FRONT PAGE “The free hour and a half parking is only for the period when work is being carried out in Grattan Square. “There is good access from Scanlon’s Yard onto Main Street beside the Credit Union,” Mr. Daly pointed out. He said the Council will be trying to minimise the loss of parking in Grattan Square and minimise disruption during the work. “We will not allow the contractor to open up a compound in the Square. The compound will be off-

site for storage of materials and the contractor will only draw into the Square the materials needed for the day,” Mr. Daly said. Mr. Daly said it is hoped that the free hour and a half parking will also help to promote Scanlon’s Yard as a convenient car park. He also confirmed that a commitment was given by the CEO to try and upgrade the appearance of Scanlon’s Yard to clean it up and improve the look of the place. CONTRACT NOT PUT OUT TO TENDER Meanwhile, Dungarvan and West

Waterford Chamber noted that the Council has not yet put out the contract to tender in relation to works on Grattan Square. “The delay is due to the ongoing work of the design team,” a spokesperson for the Chamber stated. A meeting was held recently between Chamber representatives and senior engineers with Smarter Travel to discuss the current status of the project. It is understood that the work in Grattan Square will take up to nine months to complete.

The Chamber spokesperson said that at their request, Smarter Travel agreed to bring a representative from Westport to talk about the highs and lows of a similar project there, and the benefits to the area following completion of their project. The spokesperson said the Smarter Travel team will prioritise producing maps highlighting municipal parking to be distributed before work commences in Grattan Square, while temporary signage will identify car parking in advance of the work.

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Back to the future! GRIDLOCK: The photographs taken are circa of mid-seventies, and show gridlock from Grattan Square into T. F. Meagher Street. The gridlock is the result of car (JKI 566) trying to reverse / parallel park opposite the AIB in T. F. Meagher Street. The photographs were taken from two angles on the same occasion. Imagine an ambulance or a fire tender trying to get through this lot? Parallel parking is planned for both sides of the main artery in Grattan Square as part of the Smarter Travel revamp. Forty years on and they have learned nothing! Having parked at everyone else’s inconvenience you are putting life, limb and car door in danger as you step out into impatient traffic. DELIVERY: Delivery trucks coming down Mary Street will have to break the law to enter Main Street because they will not be able to negotiate the proposed roundabout at the bottom of Mary Street. PAVING: Grattan Square is to be cobbled. Cobbles are incompatible with aged pedestrians, bicycles, wheelchairs and stilettos. Experience on the quayside, with continuous repair to the trial and error system of cobbling should alert the planners to the folly of this suggestion. Hope the litigation coffers are sufficient to meet demand! ARCHITECTURE: Taking a section out of the Square for the dubious reason of creating a ‘civic space’ shows total ignorance of spatial balance, or

architectural integrity as it is known in the trade. In its absurdity, it is like a twoyear-old trying to complete a ten piece Bambi jigsaw with a square piece of Lego! Please, spare us the embarrassment. SOLUTION: Spending €1m replacing a functioning car park with a non-functional car park is a gross waste of public funds. Why not do something that would lift the commercial life of the town centre? - Buy ‘Bells’ (the pedestrian entrance to Scanlon’s Yard car park, on Mary Street) and retain the pedestrian way, while forging an ‘entry only’ point for cars on the site of the house. A large parking sign here would be very visible from the Square, for the benefit of visitors. The existing entrance / exit at Friary Street can be retained and in time, a second level could be easily constructed in the lower section of Scanlon’s Yard car park, with the increase in usage. An electronic counter could be installed and available spaces posted on the main entry roads to the town. The planners have made no attempt to accommodate the discommoded car parker during construction. We all know the proximity of Scanlon’s Yard car park to the Square is our best kept secret! Signage is abysmal - by the way, a Town Centre directional sign at the top of Mary Street could prevent visitors coming in the Youghal Road and ending up at the Lookout!

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NOTHING CHANGES! RECESSION: Most of the small businesses in and around the town centre have survived eight years of recession despite the worst efforts of the planners allowing foreign superstores to set up with free car parking on the periphery of the town, who are mopping up most disposable income, which has resulted in the closure of some businesses in the town centre, with the loss of jobs for our townspeople. What is planned for the Square will exacerbate the situation by firstly disruption during construction and the consequent gridlock which will inevitably drive cus-

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Welcome to Bishop Cullinan THERE was a strong feeling of genuine faith, affection and warmth among the faithful present towards the new Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Canon Alphonsus Cullinan, as he was consecrated the 41st Bishop of Waterford and Lismore in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford last Sunday. The 77th direct successor to St. Carthage himself, who founded the Monastery of Lismore in 637, Bishop Cullinan now takes on responsibility for the spiritual welfare of the 153,206 members of his flock in the Diocese in 44,000 Catholic households. He will be assisted by the eighty-five Diocesan Priests, as well as the sixteen who are retired and five who minister elsewhere. He will also maintain a good relationship with twenty-three Religious Orders who have a presence and a ministry in the Diocese in sixty-one religious residences. Bishop Cullinan is the fifteenth Bishop to be consecrated in the Waterford Cathedral. Along with the obvious joy of the occasion, there was a solemnity to the ceremony which is centuries old and which brought the Papal presence into the seat of the new Bishop through the reading of the Papal Mandate received from Pope Francis himself. No more than in any other walk of life, the tasks and duties of a Catholic Prelate are not getting easier and, while he may have new methods of communication to assist in his promulgating the Holy Gospel, these aids alone present many problems and challenges to the Christian in the present age. Bishop Cullinan has strong credentials as he takes over responsibility for his new Diocese, having spent a significant time working in the wider world and teaching

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate in a Primary School for six years. This is experience which will stand him in good stead, as well as his pastoral work in his parish and as the Chaplain to the Regional Hospital in Limerick. Many will remember his two predecessors, the late Bishop Michael Russell and the recently retired Bishop William Lee, who are both owed a great debt of gratitude. Both Bishop Lee and Msgr. Nicholas O’Mahony served the Diocese well, Bishop Lee as the Shepherd of the Diocese for two decades and Msgr. O’Mahony as the one who stepped into the breech to administer the Diocese during the wait for a new incumbent. Now, Bishop Cullinan takes on the role of master and navigator and it will be his responsibility to steer the Diocese and the faithful through the choppy waters which lie ahead as they make their way through the ocean of life. On behalf of the Faithful of Dungarvan and County Waterford we welcome him and hope that he will have a productive, pleasant and fruitful time among us.

Festival of Food still fresh DESPITE what might best be described as a ‘challenging’ start to their day, the organisers of the Dungarvan and West Waterford Festival of Food coped admirably with their weather crisis and nature smiled on them from 10.30 a.m., at which point the damaging wind had all but abated.

While the rain may have slowed the arrival of the early crowds, there were still very good numbers in the streets and Grattan Square during the morning and by early afternoon it was business as usual as the latecomers flocked to the stalls, displays and shops and quickly made up for lost time. The combination of good weather – eventually – good music at the stage and a comprehensive display of food and ancillary services in the public areas, as well as in halls, shops and offices held the attendees all afternoon. The entertainment which was scheduled to finish at 4.00 p.m. lasted another hour with a crowd present to appreciate the performers and a talented programme which held the public interest all day. It was the ideal complementary situation. It was also the most comprehensive programme of entertainment ever, with something to suit all musical tastes and no performer was without an admiring audience. A bookfull of events offered even the most discerning foodies or festival fans a magnificent programme of events from Thursday to Sunday and no local resident or visitor could claim that their particular taste was not catered for. Visitors were noticeable in the streets from Thursday onwards and, judging by the vehicle registrations, the crowds came from near and far. Several visitors from France and the USA made their satisfaction known at the Festival Office and the crowds showed their appreciation and satisfaction by remaining in the town centre until well after 5.00 p.m. It is not easy to keep a festival fresh and exciting and devise novel events and attractions, but in the case of Dungarvan and West Waterford, the organisers have done well. We congratulate them and urge them to maintain the effort. Emerging slowly from the dark days of austerity, there may be more money in circulation next year and West Waterford can claim its share courtesy of this festival of stature.

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Council’s new grant schemes aimed at generating economic activity in town centres FOUR economic grant schemes introduced by Waterford Council have been designed to generate economic activity in the towns and villages of the county. At the April meeting of the local authority, Director of Economic Development, Lar Power, outlined that the four schemes aim to increase the attractiveness and vibrancy of town centres. The four grant schemes are for: art and craft studios / artisan food shops; a noncompeting retail and commercial services grant; office refurbishment grant; and fit out grant scheme for new clothing / footwear / homeware retailers. Two of the schemes were already in operation in Waterford City since October 2013, and have proven successful. The two schemes targeted the retail sector (clothing, footwear and homeware) and the arts, crafts and artisan foods sector. The two schemes, along with two new schemes were extended to cover both Waterford City and County. “The overarching objective of each of these

schemes is to attract new businesses to occupy vacant premises which will enhance the vitality of our city, town and village centres and ensure their sustainability into the future,” Mr. Power told the Council. He pointed out that the schemes were developed in consultation with Dungarvan Town Centre Management Group and Waterford City Centre Management Group. Mayor James Tobin described the grant schemes as “a very important document”. Proposing the adoption of the schemes, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the schemes “encompasses all areas of Waterford and makes economic sense”. Seconding the proposed schemes, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he was delighted to see the schemes extended out into the county and urged auctioneers, Chambers of Commerce and all involved in business to spread the information and let others know about the grant schemes available. Cllr. Mary Roche welcomed the initiative and pointed out that several businesses have set up in

Waterford City on the back of these schemes. She also suggested that the Council should consider some type of support initiative for existing businesses. Mr. Power pointed out that a shortage of clothing retailers was identified in the city centre, which was why the Council focused on certain sectors of business. He described it as a “floodgate” if the Council opened the initiative to all businesses in all areas of retail. Councillors unanimously agreed to adopt the Economic Grant Schemes initiative. Mayor Tobin said it was vital the Council offers every possible support to people with a vision, energy and commitment to create jobs. “There is an economic spin-off from this with job creation and there is an important social aspect - we need to keep life in our city, towns and villages,” said Mayor Tobin. GRANT SCHEMES The art / craft studio, artisan food shop grant scheme aims to encourage arts and crafts studios or artisan food shops to

occupy commercial premises / retail units, less than 40 sq.m. which have been vacant for a period in excess of three months. The new non-competing retail and commercial services grant scheme aims to strengthen Waterford’s towns and villages by promoting the redevelopment of underused and vacant village centre sites. The office refurbishment grant scheme aims to increase the availability of suitable office accommodation in the main urban centres of Waterford City, Dungarvan and Tramore and encourage new businesses to occupy vacant commercial premises, and the structural upgrading of existing office accommodation. The fit-out grant scheme for new clothing / footwear / homeware retailers is only available in Waterford City, to encourage new businesses to occupy commercial premises / retail units which have been vacant for three months and support the role of the city centre and its primacy in the retail hierarchy. For more information on the four grant schemes, check out www.waterfordcouncil.ie

Councillors pay tribute to retiring Director of Service, Brian White THE April meeting of Waterford City and County Council was marked with a tinge of sadness last week when it was revealed that it would be Director of Services, Brian White’s last meeting. Mr. White will retire shortly from his work in the Public Service/Local Government, and Councillors paid tribute to him at the Council meeting. Mayor James Tobin led the tributes to Mr. White, saying he worked with him for the past 16 years and he served both Waterford and Local Government very well over the years. “I wish him every success in his retirement,” said Mayor Tobin. Speaking on behalf of the Fine Gael party, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan described Mr. White as “an absolute pleasure to work with and a gentleman”. “He was Town Clerk in Dungarvan for many years and many of the improvements in Dungarvan town can be attributed to Brian during his period as Town Clerk,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “Waterford will be much poorer for your departure. I wish him well in his retirement and he is still a young

man so he won’t be idle for long.” Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan, speaking on behalf of the Fianna Fáil party, described Mr.White as “approachable, professional, honest, knowledgeable, courteous, and hardworking”. “He had a calming influence and always made time for elected representatives,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. On behalf of the Sinn Féin party, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said he was very sorry to see Mr. White leave. “He was always very helpful to me, since I got elected in 2009,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. “He made time for people and I have the utmost respect for him. He will be missed.” Cllr. John Pratt, speaking as the sole Labour Party member on the Council, said he was sad to see Mr. White go and wished him the very best in his retirement. Cllr. Joe Conway, speaking on behalf of the Independent Councillors and the people of Tramore, said Mr. White was a great person and a great Town Manager of Tramore. “We in Tramore are grateful for all he did for us and for all his efforts and

hard work,” said Cllr. Conway. “I wish him the very best. He will be remembered in Tramore,” Cllr. Conway added. In response, Mr. White expressed thanks to the Councillors for their kind words. He expressed thanks to the Councillors for their support over the years. “I’ve worked with Councillors over the years and I like their comings and goings, sometimes, I prefer their goings,” he jested to laughter. “I’ve been 38 years working in local government and I’ve been privileged to work in Waterford.” Mr. White said he has held many different positions in local government and he enjoyed his work. “I am retiring for my own reasons, but I don’t intend to be idle,” he said. He expressed thanks to all the Council staff, past and present, whom he has worked with over the years. The tributes concluded with applause from the Chamber. Mayor Tobin indicated that there would be another opportunity for all Councillors to make tributes to Mr. White at a later stage.

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Community support sought for Comeraghs Wild Festival COMMUNITIES within the Comeragh area were urged to get involved with a festival which hopes to showcase the constituency. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the Comeraghs Wild Festival, which is held in September, needs to be sold to the people of Waterford and that the people of Comeragh “need to take the lead”. He described the Comeraghs Wild Festival as a very ambitious event and said it could attract national headlines if all communities in the Comeragh area got behind it.

Cllr. Mary Butler pointed out that the Comeragh area had featured recently on the RTÉ programme ‘Tracks and Trails’ and said it “showcased the Comeragh Mountains and all its finery” which was very positive for the area. Cllr. O’Ryan concurred, saying the Comeragh area “punches well above its weight when it comes to the national press”. “You can’t put a price on publicity like the feature on Tracks and Trails, and I compliment the Council on their efforts,” he said. He said that proposals in relation to the Comeragh Wilds Festival should

Eight new houses for Portlaw in 2016 EIGHT new houses are to be built in Portlaw in 2016, the March meeting of Comeragh District Council was told. Cllr. Mary Butler welcomed the fact that the new builds will happen, but noted that it was only eight new houses in the whole of the Comeragh area. Claire Hartley, of the Council’s housing section, pointed out that there would be 19 new units coming on stream in the Ceol na Mara housing estate in Kill in the very near future. “That should meet a huge amount of housing demand in the area,” said Ms. Hartley. The Council unanimously passed the schedule of works for housing.

come from all the communities in the constituency and get everyone involved. Cllr. O’Ryan said the Comeragh area is an expansive area and has most of the Déise Greenway within its boundary. “We should use that as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival as well,” he said. Concurring, Cllr. Liam Brazil urged all communities to get involved. “This festival will need the support of every community in the Comeragh area if it is to keep going,” Cllr. Brazil pointed out.

District Councils should have more negotiation over roads budgets - O’Ryan CATHAOIRLEACH of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan has asked that the Districts have more participation in negotiations over budgets for road works. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. O’Ryan welcomed the funding for road works which are to begin in the Comeragh area, but said that next year, he would like the Districts to be more involved in the negotiation stage of budgets. “I sincerely think that the budgets will have to be allocated on the basis of road distances, quality and quantity of road - not solely population,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “I would ask the Council to give more cognisance of that,” he added.

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Group of participating children in the Egg-stra special Easter at the Kilgobinet Sports Field Easter Egg Trail.

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Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail in aid of Barnardos IT was an Egg-stra special Easter at the Kilgobinet Sports Field Easter Egg Trail! The event was selected from hundreds of applications to host a Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail in aid of Barnardos! As well as having a hopping good time on the Easter Egg Trail participants enjoyed a delicious Cadbury Easter Egg on completion of the trail! To show your support for a worthy cause this Easter please text ‘BARNARDOS’ to 50300 to donate €4.

Pictured at the event was front row left to right: Clara Cullinan and Anna Cullinan. Back row left to right: Clare Cullinan, Mary Fahey [Leo Murphy] and Angela Byrne.

Pictured at the event was Charlie and Darragh O’Boyle.

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Elderly tenants could be waiting indefinitely for replacement of windows and doors A COUNCILLOR has said that elderly Council residents could be waiting indefinitely for funding to replace windows and doors because funding is diverted to higher priority works. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary said funding for housing adaptation grants for elderly is split into three priorities, with replacement of windows and doors in priority 3 category. “Elderly people waiting for replacement of

windows and doors never seem to get to the top of the list,” said Cllr. O’Leary. “The money is not available for priority 3 because it is spent on priority 1 and 2 applicants. “Some priority has to be given to priority 3 applicants, otherwise, the Council will never get around to them.” Claire Hartley, of the Council’s housing section said if a tenants windows and doors are very badly dilapidated and are in poor condition, such

Council hopes to find permanent solution for Portlaw’s bottle bank facility WATERFORD Council is hopeful that a solution will be found to finding a more permanent site for a bottle bank in Portlaw. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Mary Butler has raised the issue continously over the past six months. Due to a planning problem, the bottle bank was moved out of the town centre to a site beside Portlaw’s hurling field. However, Cllr. Butler

pointed out that this site is just over a mile from Portlaw and proving difficult for some people with no transport, particularly elderly people, to use the bottle bank facilities. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the Council has exhausted all avenues looking for a suitable site within the town centre of Portlaw, which would not require the Council to go through the planning process.

He said that one issue is having a bottle bank at least 50 metres away from any residential housing. “No matter where you go in Portlaw, all potential sites are within 50 metres of a residence,” Mr. Galvin pointed out. “There are one or two sites we are looking at, but it will require us to go through the planning process. I hope to be back at the next meeting with a report,” he added.

as broken and not secure, then they will be prioritised into a higher priority rating. She pointed out that simply replacing doors and windows for the sake of replacing them is not a high priority. Ms. Hartley also pointed out that the priority scheme was adopted by Councillors, and therefore, the Housing Special Policy Committee (SPC) would be a better place to discuss the matter.

Tidy Towns groups to be honoured by Comeragh District Council TIDY Towns groups within the Comeragh area will be honoured by the Council with a reception in the coming months. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said it was his intention to honour the Tidy Towns groups before the end of his chairmanship of the District Council. Cllr. Mary Butler welcomed the news that the Tidy Towns groups will be honoured. Cllr. O’Ryan also expressed thanks to the Council for their assistance and help to the Tidy Towns groups. He also pointed out that he intends to hold a meeting of the District Council at a location within the Comeragh area before the Summer.

PROPOSAL TO DECLARE A ROAD SERVING DEVELOPMENTS AT: • KNOCKNAGRANAGH VILLAGE, BALLINROAD, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD • KNOCKNAGRANAGH PARK, BALLINROAD, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD • GARRANBANE GREEN,BALLINROAD, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD • BALLYRANDLE DRIVE, BALLINROAD, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD • KNOCKNAGRANAGH COURT, BALLINROAD, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD • VILLAGE VIEW, CLASHMORE, CO. WATERFORD • ASHLEY COURT, LISMORE, CO. WATERFORD • MONEA CRESCENT, LISMORE, CO. WATERFORD TO BE A PUBLIC ROAD Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 11 Subsection (1) (b) (iii) Roads Act 1993 that Waterford City and County Council propose to declare the above mentioned roads to be a Public Road. A map indicating the road to be taken in charge is available for inspection during normal ofﬁce opening hours by interested members of the Public for a period of one month up to and including 13th May 2015 at the following locations:Roads Dept, Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford. Roads Dept, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Ofﬁces Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposal to declare the roads to be a Public Road may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, HR and Emergency Services, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford not later than 1pm on Wednesday 27th May, 2015. Paul Daly A/Director of Services Roads, HR & Emergency Services

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Council requested to install shower at Bonmahon Beach WORK on the Bonmahon Beach area should be started and completed before the bathing season gets into full swing, but the Council has been requested to install a shower at the location. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil queried if the work would start soon? Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy, noted he previously gave a commitment that the work at Bonmahon Beach would be done before the commencement of the bathing season. “Once the approval of works is passed by the Council we can get on with the work,” said Mr. McCarthy. He pointed out that one small issue required the Council to install a shower on the beach at Bonmahon and an application has been made to Irish Water for a connection to the local water mains. “It is one thing we hadn’t planned for, but I can’t imagine it delaying anything,

because we want to have everything in place before the bathing season,” Mr. McCarthy said. Area Engineer Eamon Lonergan confirmed that there was a request for the Council to install a shower at Bonmahon Beach. He pointed out that the installation of a shower won’t affect the beach’s Blue Flag status. Mr. Lonergan said it would be prudent to make provisions for a water supply to the beach for a shower, but pointed out there is no funding to install a shower for this season. “We have got quotes for resurfacing and did some minor levelling work in the car park over the last few weeks, so it is a lot better than it was,” Mr. Lonergan said. “We have been onto Irish Water for a water supply connection and we’ll make provision for that water supply onto the beach,” he added.

Aptitude test for Council job applicants in April WATERFORD Council received a large volume of applications in relation to a panel for general operatives. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan asked if there was an update in relation to the creation of panels which the Council will draw employees from. Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy confirmed that the Council

received a large amount of applications and letters were recently issued to applicants pointing out that the initial stage of the selection process - aptitude tests - will be held in April. “When completed, those successful applicants will be invited for interview in May,” Mr. McCarthy said. “The result will be the setting up of panels for the filling of any vacancies which may arise.”

Re-let of Council houses can be six weeks to six months IT can take anything from six weeks to six months for Waterford Council to re-let a house, depending on its condition, the March meeting of Comeragh District Council was told. Cllr. Mary Butler queried how long it takes for the Council to re-let a house to Council tenants, once a Council house has been vacated. Giving an example, Cllr. Butler said there were three houses in the Coolfin Woods estate, Portlaw, one of which has been vacant for three years, a second house vacant for three

months and a third house vacant for five months. “One house has been empty for three years and has been renovated several times, so I was told by a neighbour. The Council attempted to re-let the house, but it was wrecked in several instances,” said Cllr. Butler. She said a second house is in excellent condition, but the third house is in poor condition. “Not a day goes by when someone approaches me in relation to housing,” she said. “It is frustrating to see

empty houses and people on the waiting list for a house.” Claire Hartley, of the Council’s housing section, told the meeting that the time it takes to re-let a vacant house can be anything from six weeks to six months, depending on the condition of the house coming back to the local authority. Ms. Hartley said she would report back to Cllr. Butler in relation to the vacant houses in Portlaw, as they could possibly have been refusal of offers by potential tenants.

More bins sought during public events A COUNCILLOR has requested that the Council make more bins available during major public events. Speaking at the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he noticed at such events like St. Patrick’s Day parades that there was a large amount of litter on the roads. He commended the Council staff on their work in tidying up the streets after

such events, but urged the Council to make more bins available for litter. “I know that no matter how many bins are put out, that certain people will still litter, but it would make the work easier on the Council staff,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said the Council would take on board Cllr. O’Ryan’s suggestion to put out additional bins at major events.

Comhairle na nÓg at the Farmers and Country Market during the West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Initial estimate of €1.5m for improvement works at Kilmacomma AN initial estimate for improvement works on a road near Clonmel will cost Waterford Council in the region of €1.5m. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan queried if there was any timeline for the flood alleviation works on the R665 and if the Council was happy with the progress so far in relation to proposed improvement works at Kilmacomma.

Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy said flood alleviation / improvement works from the Apple Green petrol station to the Kilmacomma junction will cost around €1.5m in an initial estimate. He said that in the current year, the Council wants to bring the project to the stage of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO). “Discussions with landowners are advanced and moving fairly well,” said Mr. McCarthy. “But it

would be nice to have the formal approval of a CPO in case things don’t move as speedily as we require them.” Mr. McCarthy said that once the CPO is in place, a funding application will be submitted, and once funding is in place, the Council can progress the project. Cllr. O’Ryan said he looked forward to the work taking place. “The junction needs the work because of the flooding there,” he said.

Road repair work nothing to do with pending planning application A SENIOR Engineer with Waterford Council has stated that works on a local road have nothing to do with any pending planning application in the same area. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said some local residents were irate over side cleaning works which have taken place on the L5087, known locally as the ‘Beehive Road’. Cllr. O’Ryan drew attention to a planning application which is currently lodged with the Council and said some residents believed the work taking place on the road meant the planning application was a ‘fait accompli’. “I would hate that to be the perception in the public arena,” said Cllr. O’Ryan and queried more information on the matter. Area Engineer, Eamon Lonergan told the Council

meeting: “I want to be clear - there is no connection with works being carried out on the Beehive Road and any pending planning application lodged with the Council at the moment”. Mr. Lonergan pointed out that the works being carried out on the road were sought by residents and Councillors in 2014. “An overlay from the Beehive junction up towards the Hidden Inn has been finished,” he said. “Unfortunately, there were floods in November last year and this road was badly impacted and had to be closed for two days. We had to do a lot of repair work to get the road back up and running. “We included it in this year’s road works programme provision for drainage works and road reinstatement.” Mr. Lonergan said the works the Council are carrying out would never

impact, or assist, in any pending planning application or future developer. “It is just a coincidence,” he said. “This road is listed in the road works programme and we will be spending a considerable amount of money on that road to bring it up to standard that the residents are demanding and have been looking for.” Cllr. O’Ryan said he was delighted to hear about the work to be carried out and said he remembered the bad storms which caused damage to the road. “The residents are happy with the work carried out and the work needed to be carried out following the storm. I’m delighted it has started, but it is important it goes out to the public that the work on the road and any pending planning application are not related in any way, and that due process will take its course,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

“The back roads had to take the traffic during times of flooding in Clonmel, so the works being completed would be an untold advantage to the area of north County Waterford and the Clonmel to Dungarvan Road needs to be kept accessible.” Cllr. O’Ryan said once the work is completed, it will be of benefit to the residents of Kilmacomma and looked forward to seeing a lot of progress with the project in the coming year.

Council hopes to erect bus shelter in Portlaw later this year IT is hoped that a bus shelter will be erected in Portlaw later this year. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Mary Butler queried if funding has been obtained by Waterford Council for the work? Responding, Area Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said it is hoped the bus shelter will be erected later this year at George’s Street on the green area adjacent to the old Fire Station. “We made contact with all the various bus companies, so it is a matter now of obtaining funding and getting a price that will be suitable to match our budget, which is very limited,” Mr. Lonergan said.

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Scoil na Croise Naofa To Let Reply in writing to: Fr. CONDON, P.P., Stradbally Closing date for applications: Friday, 24th April, 2015.

FULL HOUSE MAINTENANCE Unveiling of Plaque to mark the site of the McGraths Castle, Abbeyside: L-R: William Fraher, President Waterford County Museum Society; Sean Alexander McGrath, (Ceann Fine Clan McGrath of Ulster); Conor McGrath and Olivia McGrath Kudzmaite, who unveiled the plaque; Dan McGrath, (Ceann Fine Clan McGrath of Thomond), and Damien Geoghegan, Mayor of Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District.

Plaque unveiled to mark the site of McGrath’s Castle By Paul Mooney A PLAQUE was unveiled in Abbeyside at the weekend which marks the site of where one of Dungarvan’s most iconic landmarks once stood - McGrath’s Castle. McGrath’s Castle was a very notable landmark which dominated the skyline in Abbeyside and was one of two castles which make up the town crest for Dungarvan (the other castle being Dungarvan Castle on the Quay). McGrath’s Castle was situated directly opposite St. Augustine’s Church in Abbeyside. It was a typical tower-house of six floors, two of which were supported by stone vaults. The plaque was appropriately unveiled by members of the two McGrath clans of Ireland - Olivia McGrathKudzmaite from Dungarvan, representing Clan McGrath of Thomond, which incorporates Waterford; and Conor McGrath from County Down, representing Clan McGrath of Ulster. Present at the ceremony, held last Saturday afternoon at Friar’s Walk, Abbeyside, were Chairman of DungarvanLismore District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan; former Mayor of Dungarvan, Teresa Wright; Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer with Waterford Council; Dan McGrath, Clan McGrath of Thomond; Sean Alexander McGrath, Clan McGrath of Ulster; and Willie Fraher of Waterford County Museum. MC for the event was John McGrath. Cllr. Geoghegan said he was honoured to be invited to the ceremony and was delighted to see his former Council colleague, Cllr.Teresa Wright, the last Mayor of Dungarvan of the former Dungarvan Town Council (now abolished), who was instrumental in ensuring the

event would take place. Cllr. Geoghegan said he was pleased to see the plaque marking the site of where McGrath’s Castle once stood. “It was a major landmark here in Abbeyside overlooking the Harbour and it is appropriate that it should be marked,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. He acknowledged that many guests present travelled a huge distance to be present at the ceremony and welcomed them to Dungarvan. Cllr. Geoghegan also paid tribute to Dan McGrath, who organised a very successful Clan McGrath gathering in Dungarvan during the year of ‘The Gathering’. “It was one of the most successful events in the county in the year of ‘The Gathering’,” Cllr. Geoghegan said. Dan McGrath expressed his delight that the site of the McGrath Castle is finally being marked. “It will form part of the McGrath Heritage Trail, which we hope will be ready in time for next year’s McGrath Clan gathering,” Mr. McGrath revealed. He extended a very warm Cead Mile Failte to Sean Alexander McGrath, of Clan McGrath Ulster, and Father Paddy Ryan, Author of the book ‘Miler McGrath - The Enigma of Cashel’. Mr. McGrath expressed his thanks to the former Dungarvan Town Council who made the decision at their final meeting to mark the site of McGrath’s Castle. He also thanked Cllr. Geoghegan, Teresa Wright and former Mayor, Micheál Cosgrove;William Fraher and Waterford County Museum; with special mention for Seamus Mac Craith; Maura Ni Craith; William Whelan and Eddie Cantwell. He paid tribute to Martina McGrath and John McGrath for their help and preparations, and James Drohan who

made and erected the plaque. Special guest, Sean Alexander McGrath, of Clan McGrath Ulster, said it was an honour and a privilege to be present for the unveiling of the plaque and described it as a celebration of the history and heritage of Clan McGrath. “Over past number of years our Clan community has grown in numbers and strength and we been able to use modern communications to link the huge, rich Irish diaspora across the world and bring them back to Ireland and show them their ancestral home, their roots and heritage and where they come from,” said Mr. McGrath. He said the unveiling of the plaque is an opportunity “to mark our common heritage and places which have shaped Ireland’s history, and this Castle is one such place”. “The people who built the Castle at Abbeyside are linked by blood and history with the McGraths who built the Castle in my home province of Ulster, at Pettigo in South Donegal,” said Mr. McGrath. “By sharing and celebrating these links, we are able to share a common story - a story that is both ancient and rich. We are able to add to that story and open a door to a world lost, but never forgotten.” Mr. McGrath expressed thanks to the people of Dungarvan for their support and paid tribute to Dan McGrath, who is organising another McGrath Clan Gathering for 2016. “I know that a lot of people have already booked to attend the gathering.We hope to organise a tour all through Ireland of all the McGrath sites, but the centre of that gathering will be here in Dungarvan,” Mr. McGrath said. “It will bring many people from across the world back here to find their heritage. Dungarvan is a beautiful set-

ting and it is a beautiful town,” he added. Willie Fraher, of Waterford County Museum, gave a brief history of McGrath Castle, and pointed out that the building was familiar to everyone, natives and visitors to the town, in the early part of the 20th Century, before its collapse in January, 1916. Mr. Fraher noted that parts of the structure did survive up until the 1960s when the remaining ruins of the building were removed. He said it was hoped that some time in the future, it would be possible to investigate the site and see if any of the foundations of the Castle remain. Mr. Fraher pointed out that there are a lot of photographs of McGrath’s Castle from different angles, available to view on the Museum website www.waterfordmuseum.ie PRESENTATION Meanwhile, following the unveiling ceremony, a presentation was made at Minnies Bar, Abbeyside, to Father Paddy Ryan, Author of Author of the book ‘Miler McGrath - The Enigma of Cashel’. “We need to get as much of our history recorded as possible,” Dan McGrath said at the presentation - and quoted from David McCullough: “How can we know who we are and where we are going, if we don't know anything about where we have come from and what we have been through”. Several months ago, the McGrath Clan had decided to recognise the work of Fr. Ryan. Both Dan McGrath and Sean Alexander McGrath both spoke at the presentation and expressed their thanks to Fr. Ryan for his work. A framed scroll and a piece of Waterford Crystal were presented to Fr. Ryan, while Olivia McGrath-Kudzmaite made a presentation to Conor

McGrath to mark his role in the ceremony and the final presentation was by Dan McGrath to Sean Alexander McGrath to mark his visit to Dungarvan.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, 2001 (as amended) ARTICLE 81 OF PART 8 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY LOCAL AUTHORITY In accordance with Article 81 of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to carry out the following development: Demolition of existing buildings & Construction of 4 No Dwelling Houses, upgrading of existing outbuilding and associated site development works at Barrack Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford situated in the Townland of Cappoquin, Waterford County. In accordance with S.I. 476, 2011, Section 250, Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2011, the Council has carried out an appropriate assessment screening and has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required. Plans and particulars, including the appropriate assessment screening, of the proposed development will be available for inspection, and purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during normal office hours {Monday to Friday (exc. public holidays)} at the Customer Care Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford or at the Customer Care Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Baileys New Street, Waterford City, during the period from Friday 17th of April 2015 to Friday 29th of May 2015, both dates inclusive. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development would be situated, may be made in writing, to The Director of Services, Housing, Community and Culture. Waterford City & County Council, Baileys New Street, Waterford City, or by emailing part8housingsubs@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4 p.m. on Friday 29th of May 2015. Mr Michael Quinn, Director of Services, Housing, Community & Culture, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

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Reporter commended on winning award A JOURNALIST was congratulated by the Comeragh District Council on winning an award recently. Cllr. Seanie Power, speaking at the March meeting of the local authority, congratulated Munster Express reporter, Kieran Foley, on winning an award recently in relation to coverage of a story in Waterford City. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan concurred, with unanimous congratulations from other Councillors.

A further discussion on Heel Pain By Tomás Ryan BSc.,AHS,Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles This week I will discuss Heel pain further. It is a nagging injury that is preventing people from enjoying a walk, jog or a round of golf during our longer and hopefully sunnier evenings! The most common heel pain that affects the under sole surface of the heel is Plantar Fasciitis and I will discuss further treatments of this and other injuries that can cause heel pain. Plantar Fasciitis could really be called Plantar fasciosis as there is no swelling at the plantar tendon attachment to the calcaneal (heel) bone. Instead there is a thickening of the fibrotic plantar tendon as it attaches to medial calcaneal tubercle of the heel bone. Other conditions that can cause heel pain include irritation of the medial calcaneal nerve that supplies sensation to the heel pad, irritation of the small branch of the lateral nerve of the heel and a boney heel spur.

THE DIFFERENT SYMPTOMS Heel pain in bed and in sitting suggests nerve entrapment and not plantar fasciitis Heel pain in the morning time, moving from sitting to standing suggests plantar fasciitis Heel can described as sore and achy Constant heel pain would suggest boney heel spur and possibly nerve irritation Plantar fascia pain can be in the arch of the foot and 3 other points of the heel. CAUSES OF PLANTAR FASCIA HEEL PAIN Foot over-pronates inwards when walking coupled with poor foot mechanics Sudden increase in a person’s walking or running Poor or old footwear Weak gluteal and pelvic muscles causing poor dynamic stability when walking TREATMENT Nerve testing by the Physical therapist can differentiate if the heel pain is plantar fasciitis or nerve irritation. Manual manipulation of thickening plantar fascia tendon attachment is very beneficial coupled with mobilisation and strengthening exercises to help reduce over-pronation of the foot. If clinical assessment identifies weakness in the gluteal and pelvic area then this needs to be addressed to reduce over pronation of the foot. Nerve sliding and gliding is very beneficial for heel pain caused by local nerve irritation. If heel pain persists that a night splint can wore at night to help reduce morning heel pain. Strengthening exercises for the plantar facia include toe squeezing and eccentric heel raises in the advanced stage of treatment. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

Anne Sullivan from the Go Green Project, judge Paul Vart of GIY Dungarvan, Mayor of Waterford City and County James Tobin, judge Lisa Curran from Glanbia CountryLife, John Flahavan of Flahavan's, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District Councillor Damien Geoghegan, pictured with the pupils, teachers and supporters of Knockmahon National School and their winning entry in the MIY GIY Awards which took place at the Parklet near Garvey's SuperValu. [David Clynch]

Left turning lane sought at Carroll’s Cross WATERFORD Council is to contact the National Roads Authority in relation to examining the possibility of creating a left hand turning lane on the N25 at Carroll’s Cross. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary pointed out that the area in question is very busy and with no hard shoulder, motorists are seeking a left hand turning lane at the junction for Kill on the N25 at Carroll’s Cross. “Some feel that the traffic is pounding heavily behind those turning left at that junction,” said Cllr. O’Leary. “I would appreciate it if an Engineer would look at it to help alleviate a potential danger there.” Agreeing, Cllr. Mary Butler said the traffic comes “fast and hard” along that road. “There is no room to turn left at that junction and some motorists are afraid they will be rear-ended,” Cllr. Butler said. Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy said the issue of a left hand turn at Carroll’s Cross

came up before and a report was previously completed on the matter. “Any works on a national route are subject to approval and funding of the NRA,” Mr. McCarthy pointed out. “The NRA did not look favourably on installing a left hand turning lane at that junction. The NRA are reluctant to put in left turn lanes unless there is a specific traffic condition associated with it.” Mr. McCarthy said he would contact the NRA again about the matter and forward the report onto Councillors for consideration. He pointed out that any collision history at that location would be taken into account when consideration is given to a change in the layout of the road, such as a left turning lane. Cllr. O’Leary said he would “await with interest” the NRA’s response and wondered whether the NRA works hand-in-hand with the National Safety Authority in relation to road safety.

“I hope common sense will prevail and something will be done in relation to a left turning lane there,” said Cllr. O’Leary. BARRIER SOUGHT Meanwhile, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan drew the Council’s attention to a single vehicle collision near the Halfway House Pub, Ballymacarbry, recently. “A vehicle just left the road in the past two weeks. Is there a possibility of erecting a railing at that location, because there is a swamp underneath,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “There is a large drop on the other side and something should be done, even if it is only a clay bank.” Area Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said the area was examined and was deemed to be a ‘low risk’ category. “It doesn’t warrant an impact barrier, but we will reinstate a sod and stone ditch. We need to speak with the landowner in relation to it,” Mr. Lonergan said.

Portlaw parade organisers commended ORGANISERS of the Portlaw St. Patrick’s Day Parade were commended on a successful event by the Comeragh District Council. At the March meeting of the local authority, Cllr. John O’Leary who attended the event, described it as “absolutely fantastic”. “I was slightly surprised at the amount of

events on the day and it showed Portlaw in a fabulous light,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “It was very well organised and showed great community spirit.” He added that the various communities organising parades on St. Patrick’s Day should liaise with each other over the starting time, to

allow the public time to get from one parade to the other. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he was privileged to attend the Portlaw St. Patrick’s Day Parade - the only parade in the Comeragh area - and congratulated all involved. “It has been 30 years since the last parade in Portlaw and

it was a great day,” he said. Cllr. Mary Butler thanked all those Councillors who attended the parade in Portlaw. “It was a fantastic day from start to finish and it showed the community at its best,” said Cllr. Butler. She pointed out there were over 30 organisations which took part in the parade.

Horticulturist sought to examine trees in Ballymacarbry estate WATERFORD Council has asked a Horticulturist to examine trees which are causing problems for residents in the Deerpark estate, Ballymacarbry. At the March meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J.

O’Ryan queried if the Council will examine the problem. “People living there are having problems with the trees in the estate.The trees were set a few years ago and the Tidy Towns Committee want them examined,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.

“There are issues and they may not have been the right type of trees for the estate.” Area Engineer, Eamon Lonergan confirmed that the Council took in charge the housing estate two years ago and they have asked a Horticulturist to examine the trees.

“We will see what can be done in the long term, whether its removal of the trees or whether some pruning needs to be done,” said Mr. Lonergan. “We hope to move on that fairly soon,” he added.

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Lar Power from Waterford City and County Council, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District Councillor Damien Geoghegan, Lisa Curran from Glanbia, Mayor of Waterford City and County James Tobin, John Flahavan from Flahavan's, Donal Connolly from West Waterford Festival of Food and Waterford City and County Manager Michael Walsh pictured at the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th West Waterford Festival of Food at the Parklet near Garvey's SuperValu.

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Residents choosing houses over “unsafe” green space By Christy Parker RESIDENTS at Cathal Brugha estate in Dungarvan favour having two houses built on a recreation space in the estate than have an “unsafe” amenity upgraded, according to Community Support officer Henry Moloney. The officer was speaking at April’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting after Chairman Damien Geoghegan had raised the issue. Cllr Geoghegan said he understood it was presently difficult for the council to let houses in the area and he

had “yet to be convinced” that adding two more houses to the 56 already in existence was a good idea. He proceeded that were the council to build an estate from scratch they’d be “absolutely slaughtered” for failing to provide recreation space, especially should social behaviour problems arise. Asked for his input, Mr. Moloney said the residents had expressed a preference for houses, particularly in regard to some residents who wish to remain on the estate but require disability access and downstairs bathrooms. He said many re-

sidents “don’t feel the recreation area is fit for purpose” as it is out of the line of vision, is facilitating drug taking and other anti-social practices and is unsafe. Throughout seven meetings with residents, they had been offered footpaths and improved lighting but still favoured houses, he concluded. Amidst general uncertainty, Cllr. Siobhán Whelan felt upgrading the amenity might still be the better option, as did Cllr. Pat Nugent, Cllr. Geoghegan recommended further consultation with a newly formed residents committee

on the estate. Cllr. Nugent advocated “thinking outside the box” and suggested the council investigate what local authorities outside the county may have done in similar circumstances. Housing Administrative Officer Liz O’Mahoney recalled that the council had conducted small ‘infill’ developments in similar situations in Waterford City and said the council would consult with residents again. She expressed hope that the estate would improve and people would want to be allocated housing there again.

Councillor still unhappy over house repair contracts By Christy Parker

W A T E R F O R D Councillor Declan Doocey has repeated a call for a “fairer distribution” of contracts for house repairs across the county. The councillor first raised the issue at March’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District meeting but told April’s meeting that Housing Executive Officer Michael Quinn had failed to discuss the matter with him thereafter. The Councillor said only two contracts had been

issued in Dungarvan and one in Kilmacthomas, while 42 had been allocated to the Waterford city region. “Nothing at all in Lismore, Tallow or Cappoquin,” he complained, adding that while “there may be a rational reason, we have tradesmen there registered on the system and they are getting nothing.” Cllr Doocey said he had expected nine contracts would be distributed to each area but as things stood it was “difficult to explain to elderly people awaiting repairs to their houses.”

Housing Administrative Officer Liz O’Mahony said she would convey his concerns and a response would emerge in due course. ARDMORE HOUSES NEEDED Meanwhile, Cllr Tom Cronin told the meeting he was disappointed that Ardmore “is the only place pushed off the list” for house construction until 2017. He recalled that some years ago plans to construct five social houses in the village seemed to fall foul of the economic collapse.

Thereafter, a further five council houses that were promised weren’t built either. The councillor said even three houses would be very welcome to help maintain the social demographic of the village. “It would be a bonus because there are a number of people we’d like to keep in the area,” he explained, “to avoid an impact on the school, the post office and other businesses if they move out.” The Housing administrator agreed to consider his concerns.

Councillor critical of Council’s repair procedures By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Pat Nugent has criticised the local authority’s procedure by which it prioritises house repairs. The councillor said it would surely be more cost effective and prudent to complete a house repair in total rather than abandon it after Priority 1 work

such as roof work was completed and leaving Priority 2 requirements like bathrooms, etc., for another time. “it doesn’t make sense not to finish a house,” he insisted. Housing Administrative Officer Liz O’Mahoney said she understood his point and that he also was referring to a particular case of which she was aware.

She elaborated that funding provided was about €1m but over €2m was needed to conduct Priorties 1 and 2 across the region. In that respect, Ms. O’Mahoney said again in 2015 the council could only focus on Priority 1 works unless funding was increased in 2015, given the demand “is so urgent.”

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, 2001 (as amended) ARTICLE 81 OF PART 8 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY LOCAL AUTHORITY In accordance with Article 81 of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to carry out the following development: Construction of 2 No Dwelling Houses and associated site development works at Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford situated in the Townland of Gallowshill, Waterford County. In accordance with S.I. 476, 2011, Section 250, Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2011, the Council has carried out an appropriate assessment screening and has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required. Plans and particulars, including the appropriate assessment screening, of the proposed development will be available for inspection, and purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during normal office hours {Monday to Friday (exc. public holidays)} at the Customer Care Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford or at the Customer Care Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Baileys New Street, Waterford City, during the period from Friday 17th of April 2015 to Friday 29th of May 2015, both dates inclusive. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development would be situated, may be made in writing, to The Director of Services, Housing, Community and Culture. Waterford City & County Council, Baileys New Street, Waterford City, or by emailing part8housingsubs@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4 p.m. on Friday 29th of May 2015. Mr Michael Quinn, Director of Services, Housing, Community & Culture, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

Dated: Friday 17th of April 2015

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Anti-social behaviour complaints ‘on par’ with previous years By Paul Mooney THE number of anti-social behaviour complaints received by Waterford Council is on a par with previous years, the recent Joint Policing Committee was told. Delivering the report to the JPC meeting last Monday afternoon, Don Tuohy, Senior Executive Officer with Waterford Council, said the figures relate to the first quarter of 2015 and are “on par” with 2013, when there was a total of 180 anti-social behaviour complaints, and 2014, when there were 170 anti-social behaviour complaints. In a breakdown of the figures for the first quarter of 2015, ten complaints were received by the Council in relation to general disturbance; two complaints were in relation to threats and intimidation; 12 complaints were in relation to damage to property; five complaints were in relation to noise; nine complaints concerned drugs; one complaint was in relation to other tenancy

breaches; one complaint concerned a parking / boundary dispute; one complaint was in relation to dogs; and two complaints concerned rubbish / maintenance. Mr. Tuohy said three cases were referred to other agencies; three cases were given verbal warnings; and four cases had warning letters issued. He pointed out that the actions taken by the Council over the past number of months do not include the substantial meetings held with the tenants concerned. “A lot of the issues are resolved long before they come to the table,” Mr. Tuohy said. Cllr. Joe Kelly noted that in total, there were 43 complaints in the first quarter of 2015, yet only a total of ten cases had action taken. Mr. Tuohy pointed out that in many cases, there could be multiple complaints about the same tenant, which is dealt with in one action by the Council. ABANDONED HOUSES Mr. Tuohy told the JPC that the Council have carried out enquiries into 12

abandoned houses. “In two cases, the tenants were traced and surrendered the house. In another two cases the houses are back in stock following the serving of Abandonment Notices,” Mr. Tuohy said. “One house has been returned to stock where it was established that the tenant is in long-term care and other cases are still ongoing.” Cllr. Cha O’Neill queried how the Council discovers that houses have been abandoned. “Do we check it out or do we get complaints from people?” he asked. Mr. Tuohy assured the JPC that the Council is very proactive when it comes to vacant Council houses and investigating whether they have been abandoned by the tenant. ILLEGAL OCCUPIERS Mr. Tuohy said the Council has had to deal with two illegal occupier cases this year. “In one case, Notices have been served and the matter is due before the District Court, as we make an application regarding a Warrant for Possession,” said

Mr. Tuohy. “The other case is ongoing.” Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald asked what is meant by an illegal occupier. “Is it a squatter?” he asked. Mr. Tuohy described an ‘illegal occupier’ as someone who has moved into the Council house, but is not the tenant. “Someone who has moved into the house where the Council does not know the person - a person who shouldn’t be in the house and is not normally the tenant of the house, is an illegal occupier,” he said. Cllr. Seanie Power said that just over 40 complaints up until the end of March isn’t all that bad for the county. DEFERRALS / REFUSALS Mr. Tuohy said the Council is continuing to be proactive in relation to housing applicants who are, or have been, engaged in anti-social behaviour. “This year, two applications have been deferred for periods ranging from two to five years,” Mr. Tuohy added.

Congratulations extended to Irish Women’s Rugby Captain - Niamh Briggs IRISH Women’s Rugby Captain, Niamh Briggs received a vote of congratulations from Waterford City and County Council. At the April meeting of

the local authority, Cllr. Pat Nugent proposed the congratulations, outlining Niamh’s success in rugby. Concurring, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan

described Niamh as “a great ambassador for young people”. Mayor James Tobin revealed it was his intention to hold a Civic Reception for Niamh

Briggs at a special meeting of the Council in the very near future. Other Councillors concurred with the suggestion to hold a reception.

Tommy Treacy and Gary Hogan, both from Waterford, pictured at the Chocolate Masterclass at Ormond's Café, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Council in new initiative to combat dog fouling By Christy Parker WATERFORD City and County Council is to combine a ‘softly-softly’ approach in tandem with enforcement in a bid to eradicate the scourge of dog litter across the county. Raising the issue at April’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting, Cllr John Pratt termed it “one of the biggest environment issues alongside fly tipping.” He said with summer imminent the problem would increase but he also refereed that the Green Dog Walker campaign was about to recommence also. The council-managed campaign encourages responsible dog ownership, with dog walkers ‘taking the pledge’ to clean up after their charges. Cllr Pratt said there were new council initiatives coming down the tracks but regardless of what measures were deployed, he felt it was imperative that offenders were caught and prosecuted. Director of Services for Environment & Water Services, Fergus Galvin, said that following last February’s SPC meeting, the council was now committed to send-

Barriers sought to help improve road safety A COUNCILLOR is seeking the Council to install a barrier at a location in Grange to help prevent potential fatalities. Cllr. Tom Cronin said he met recently with Engineer, David Campion, to view a bend in the road at Grallagh, Grange, where a car accident occurred. “The car went in over the fence. The occupants of the car could have been seriously hurt because there is a dangerous slope beyond the fence,” Cllr. Cronin pointed out. “I am hopeful that the Council will look at putting up a barrier at the location

to stop possible fatalities or a bad accident in future,” said Cllr. Cronin. CLAY BANK / BARRIER SOUGHT Meanwhile, Cllr. Cronin said he is hopeful the Council will put either a clay bank or a barrier along a 100 metre stretch of road between Grallagh and Ballycurrane School. Cllr. Cronin said trees were cut at the location around 12 months ago, but it was left in a dangerous way. “There is no fence along most of it and there is a steep drop into the Lickey River,” said Cllr. Cronin.

“I brought Mr. Campion to the area to show him and I’m hopeful that the Council will build up the bank or put in a barrier at that location.” BRIDGE WORK Cllr. Cronin said on the same road at Grallagh, at the bottom of the hill, is the bridge over the Lickey River, where work was never finished. “The Council started work on the stonework of the bridge, but they never completed it,” he said. “I am hoping the Council will now finish the work on the bridge.”

ing out wardens along popular dog walking routes.The wardens would “approach people and advise them, in a relaxed way, of their responsibilities.” The wardens would also provide dog litter bags if believed necessary and explain how to use them. Should those approached decide to ignore the advice and subsequently be found responsible for their dogs leaving litter behind, the council would vigorously pursue prosecution. GET IN TOUCH The director said the routes being covered would be repeatedly patrolled and reviewed. Presently, he informed, there are up to 12 routes across the county but more could and would be added. Cllr Pratt asked whether the council would respond positively to councillors recommending places to be targeted and was assured this would be the case. “I was thinking of the area around the school in Tallow,” he confided.“People come to me constantly with complaints about dog litter there.” Forewarned is fore-armed as they say.

Thanks expressed for Clashmore work

Craig Shead and Sarah Meehan from Dungarvan United pictured at the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, [David Clynch] during the West Waterford Festival of Food.

COUNCILLOR Tom Cronin has expressed thanks to the Area Engineer in Clashmore for putting down a foundation on the wall between the Health Centre and Church in the village. The work was carried out recently, which Cllr. Cronin welcomed. “I would like to thank the Council for providing material, blocking and stone, for the stone face of the wall,” said Cllr. Cronin. “I would also like to thank Noel Conway at FÁS for supplying cement and gravel for the same wall,” he said. Cllr. Cronin said he is hoping the Council will put down tarmacadam on the bad part of the road near the Health Centre in

Clashmore. Meanwhile, Cllr. Cronin said he was able to get a large amount of funding spent on a section of the Slate Quarry Road in Clashmore, near the old fish farm. “I would like to thank the Engineers and outdoor staff for a job well done,” said Cllr. Cronin. “There was a good bit of money spent on 500 metres of road.” He pointed out that the road in question is on the border of the old Lismore area and old Dungarvan area and was left in a state of bad repair over the years. “Work was carried out recently to rebuild it, shape it, and then tar and chip it,” said Cllr. Cronin.

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Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds Conference – The Great Debate “IRELAND is out of Recession and we are not facing another Property Bubble” that is according to two of Irelands Leading Economists. At the Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds annual conference held at the offices of Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds in Dungarvan last Thursday evening, economists Marian Finnegan and Jim Power participated in a “Prime Time” style debate with the Communications Coach Ian Noctor as interviewer. During the very exciting debate Jim and Marian certainly did not agree on everything but they both agreed that Ireland is certainly out of recession and in recovery. The event which was hosted by Gerardine and David Reynolds and the team at Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce had a “full house” for what was a most enjoyable and interesting evening. Dungarvan native Ian Noctor proved to be an excellent interviewer as he put the speakers through their paces on all aspects of the economy. The evening culminated with entertainment from the Mannion family Martin, Joseph, Clara and Laura together with Irish dancers Marianne Ryan and Sinead Reynolds. KEY POINTS MADE BY JIM POWER It is clear from all available data that the economy continues to strengthen. Business investment, construction activity, exports and the labour market are all showing decent levels of growth. Consumer spending is still the most fragile part of the recovery, but it too is showing gradual signs of improvement. Over the remainder of the year a further improvement in employment; a continued pick up in earnings; and the impact of the tax changes in Budget 2015 and those to be announced in Budget 2016 should combine to support an ongoing gradual improvement in consumer spending. The biggest external risk over the coming months will be the ongoing difficulties in the Euro Zone, with Greece a key focus of attention. Domestically, ongoing efforts will have to be made to address personal and SME debt, the still very high level of sovereign debt, and the banking system. Progress is being made in all of these areas. The most obvious risk factor is now political. An election must be held in April 2016 at the latest.There is no guarantee that the formation of a stable government will be possible due to the growing proliferation of Independents. Political stability has been a key factor in selling Ireland to investors in recent years. This is a source of concern because political instability can often result in poor policy making, with longterm negative consequences. The Irish electorate needs to be very careful not to undermine

the progress that has been made in very different circumstances since the economy crashed. Of all the economic indicators we track, arguably the labour market is by far the most important. For every person who comes off the live register and moves into employment, the state saves €21,000. For individuals struggling with debt problems, the attainment of a meaningful job can make a significant difference both mentally and financially. In this context, the news is continuing to get better. In March the number of people on the live register, which is not a measure of unemployment but is a good indicator of the health of the labour market, fell to 348,700, which means that it has declined by 42,556 over the past year and by 76,400 over the past two years. The unemployment rate has fallen to 10 per cent of the labour market, down from over 15 per cent just three years ago. Despite what the cynics might suggest, this is an impressive labour market performance and does suggest that the economic policy approach is actually working. For some that is a bitter pill to swallow. For Government and other policy makers, it is essential that ongoing efforts continue to be directed towards further improvement in labour market conditions. In this context, recent utterances from the trade union side give cause for concern.The notion that we would start to increase public sector pay in an environment where the Exchequer is taking in more than €6 billion less that it collects in revenue makes no sense. On the private sector front, allowing wages creep back up at a time when the recovery is still trying to gain traction would not be advisable and would just serve to undermine competitiveness and further pressurise the already pressurised small business sector. If Government is going to ramp up spending it should direct it at capital projects rather than public sector pay; and it should also adjust personal taxation to put money back into the pockets of the squeezed personal sector. Economically, it would be much more advantageous to help out people through a reduction in the direct tax burden rather than through wage increases.Tax cuts would be far preferable to wage increases. The reality is that this is what the choice will be. The hope is that workers will be less anxious to push for wage increases if there is a pledge to gradually reduce the tax burden. From the perspective of prudential lending behaviour, the new measures make sense. In an environment where Dublin house prices in particular are starting to climb strongly, restricting the amount of money that borrowers can pay, should take some of the heat out of prices. In addition, by getting banks to behave more prudently, we might just

avoid the banking excesses that have thrown the country into such misery over the past 7 years. However, the new measures will have negative side effects such as pushing some first-time buyers out of the market, and in to a rental market that is already under considerable strain. In the year to December, private rents increased by 8% and are now 25.1% off the low point at the end of 2010. Policy makers will need to increase the supply of housing and introduce greater regulation in the private rental market. STATEMENT BY MARIAN FINNEGAN, CHIEF ECONOMIST, SHERRY FITZGERALD GROUP Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds hosted a briefing on the economy and housing market in the offices of Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds in Bridge Street, Dungarvan on Thursday April 9th. The event was facilitated by Ian Noctor, The communications coach. While, Jim Power, Independent Economist and Marian Finnegan, Chief Economist, Sherry FitzGerald Group both spoke at the event debating current conditions in the Irish economy and the housing market. Speaking at the event Ms. Finnegan spoke about the change in the performance of the property market over the past year and more specifically in the past three months following the Central bank’s intervention in the mortgage market. Ms. Finnegan noted that the Irish housing market grew in capital value terms by 16.3% during 2014, however during the opening quarter of 2015 the pace of price growth slowed to 1.7%. The reduced level of price growth was most notable in Dublin where price growth slowed to 0.9% during the quarter. Notably, when Dublin is excluded from the national figure, the quarterly growth figure was 2.8%. Of particular interest to the local audience, Ms Finnegan reported a notable recovery in price performance in the South

Part of the audience at Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds Conference of “The Great Debate”. East with prices increasing by 8.6% in the South East during 2014 and a further 2.4% in the opening three months of 2015 alone. “There is no doubt on reviewing the performance of the Irish housing market in the opening quarter of 2015 that the market is operating differently than it did during 2014. There may be a myriad of reasons for this depending on where you are in the country, however there is also every reason to believe that the Central Banks’ intervention in the market in January 2015 had a role to play in the market’s performance in the intervening period”, according to Ms. Finnegan. That said, the fundamentals of the market have not altered significantly with a low supply of available product, only 1.6% of the private housing market available for sale in the country overall in January 2015, with much lower supply in the regional centres and larger towns. However, there is undoubtedly a more cautious approach to the market from a consumer perspective and as a result the level of price inflation has moderated considerably in

urban centres. Of particular note according to Ms Finnegan is the high proportion of vendors selling investment properties, 36% versus a more moderate level of investor activity at, 20%. This depletion of the buy to let stock will inevitably put further

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upward pressure on rents particularly as the year progresses and the demand for rental accommodation grows. In summary, there is evidence that recovery in the housing market has begun to spread outside the regional centres with the south east

benefitting with an uplift in activity primarily and an uplift in price performance in the opening months of 2015. That said, there is equally strong evidence of a cooling of the market in the urban centres in particular in Dublin in the opening months of 2015.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, 2001 (as amended) ARTICLE 81 OF PART 8 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY LOCAL AUTHORITY In accordance with Article 81 of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to carry out the following development: Renovation & upgrading of Existing Almshouses, and construction of rear extensions to create 4 No dwellings and associated site development works at Boyce Cottages, Tallow, Co. Waterford situated in the Townland of Townspark East, Waterford County. This is a Protected Structure. NIAH No 22818051 RPS No WA750339 In accordance with S.I. 476, 2011, Section 250, Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2011, the Council has carried out an appropriate assessment screening and has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required. Plans and particulars, including the appropriate assessment screening, of the proposed development will be available for inspection, and purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during normal office hours {Monday to Friday (exc. public holidays)} at the Customer Care Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford or at the Customer Care Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Baileys New Street, Waterford City, during the period from Friday 17th of April 2015 to Friday 29th of May 2015, both dates inclusive. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development would be situated, may be made in writing, to The Director of Services, Housing, Community and Culture. Waterford City & County Council, Baileys New Street, Waterford City, or by emailing part8housingsubs@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4 p.m. on Friday 29th of May 2015.

Martin Mannion, Sinead Reynolds, Joseph Mannion, Marianne Ryan, Laura Mannion and Clara Mannion.

Mr Michael Quinn, Director of Services, Housing, Community & Culture, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Ofﬁces, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

Dated: Friday 17th of April 2015

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An Chúirt Dúiche …

D u n g a r v a n & L i s m o re District Courts

Criminal damage to vehicle charge marked proven against woman A WOMAN charged with criminal damage to a vehicle had the charge marked proven, but no penalty imposed under the Probation Act. Mary Duggan (39) with an address at 51 Congress Villas, Dungarvan, was convicted at a previous sitting of the District Court, of criminal damage to the rear window of a vehicle at 7 Lismore Avenue, Dungarvan, on 10th October, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Niall King said his client has

paid the €250 compensation. Inspector David Nolan said the matter has been resolved and there have been no further incidents or issues. He said that although the accused now has previous convictions, this offence of criminal damage pre-dates the previous convictions. Judge Terence Finn marked the charge as proven, but no penalty, under Section 1 (2) of Probation Against Offenders Act.

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Alleged drink driving cases adjourned over legal challenge to Intoxilyser machine High Court to hear argument that print-out from machine should be bi-lingual AN alleged drink driving case which was adjourned at last week’s Dungarvan District Court is one of hundreds of cases around the country which have been adjourned over a legal challenge brought by a Romanian national who was not given details of a breath test in Irish. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Paddy Gordon informed Judge Terence Finn about the legal challenge in Dublin, which has been referred to the High

Court and is scheduled to be heard on 26th June, next. Mr. Gordon said the legal challenge involves only alleged drink driving cases where the Intoxilyser machine has been used to analyse a sample of breath - not drink driving cases involving blood or urine samples. Mr. Gordon explained that the challenge relates to the statement printed out by the Intoxilyser machine, which is only in the

English language. He said a solicitor in Dublin is bringing the legal challenge and is arguing that his Romanian client should have been given a read out of his breath test in both Irish and English languages, and that the print-out from the machine is not a duly completed statement within the meaning of the 2010 Road Traffic Act, as it was only in the English language, and therefore not admissible in evidence.

Mr. Gordon said the solicitor in question is arguing that the rules require the print-out from the Intoxilyser machine to be in both Irish and English. Judge Terence Finn adjourned Mr. Gordon’s client’s case. The adjournment of the alleged drink driving case will be one of many more cases in the District Court to be adjourned until the challenge in the High Court is decided.

Theft of t-shirt marked proven against man THE theft of a t-shirt was marked proven against a Dungarvan man, but no penalty imposed last week. Daniel Fraher (19) with an address at 3 The Beeches, Dungarvan,

pleaded guilty to theft from Heroes, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, on 13th February, 2014. Outlining the case at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí

received a report of theft from Heroes clothes shop in Dungarvan Shopping Centre. “After viewing CCTV, the accused was identified and later arrested,” said Insp. Nolan.

“He admitted the theft.” The court heard that the accused has previous convictions, but none for theft. Solicitor Dermot O’Brien said his client has

€25 compensation in court. Judge Terence Finn marked the theft charge as proven, but no penalty imposed, under Section 1 (2) of Probation Against Offenders Act.

Cannabis charge struck out after donation to poor box Courier has A DUNGARVAN man cannabis. careless driving who was found with €2.00 “He admitted possession worth of cannabis had the of cannabis for his own per- charge charge struck out after he sonal use,” said Insp. Nolan. made a €250 donation to He said that following an struck out the court poor box. John Fennell (23) with an address at Colligan Wood, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Colligan Wood, Dungarvan, on 7th April, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that on the date in question, Gardaí were on duty when they observed a vehicle parked in the corner of the car park at Colligan Wood. “There was suspicious activity and when the Garda approached the vehicle, he got a smell of cannabis from the vehicle,” said Insp. Nolan. Following a search of the vehicle, the accused handed over a grinder with traces of suspected cannabis and a bag with traces of suspected

analysis, the substance was confirmed as cannabis, with a street value of around €2.00. “The accused has no previous convictions and he has not come to any adverse attention since, and is unlikely to again,” Insp. Nolan pointed out. Solicitor Niall King said his client is working fulltime. He said the possession of the substance was “an experiment” by his client. “He is not a regular taker of cannabis,” said Mr. King. “He has learned his lesson. My client keeps fit and plays hurling and football.” Judge Finn noted the accused has no previous convictions and pleaded guilty to the charge. A donation of €250 was made by the accused to the court poor box and the drugs possession charge was struck out.

A COURIER who collided with a cyclist had a charge of careless driving struck out when he made a donation to the court poor box. John Fowler (44) with an address at 72 Larchville, Waterford, was accused of careless driving, contrary to Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act, at Rockfield, Cappagh, on 9th April, 9th April, 2014. The case was heard at a previous sitting of the District Court and adjourned to allow the accused to gather a €300 donation for the court poor box. At last week’s Lismore District Court, solicitor Neil Twomey informed Judge Terence Finn that the donation has been paid. Judge Finn directed the money go to Lismore Senior Citizens. He struck out the careless driving charge.

Sarah Roche from Wexford pictured at the "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

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Road traffic prosecutions A MAN who pleaded guilty to drink driving was fined in court last week. Kenley Street (35) with an address at 24 Cluain Ard, Sean Dun, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to drink driving, contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, at Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 13th May, 2014. Outlining the case at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí on duty using the CCTV system observed the accused driving a vehicle in the locality. When the vehicle was stopped by Gardaí he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. A sample of urine which was forwarded for analysis to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, gave a reading of 224 mg alcohol per 100 ml urine. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client has learned a lesson from this. “He was observed through the CCTV system and attracted the attention of the Gardaí,” said Mr. Gordon. “He was co-operative with Gardaí on the night.” He said his client is a painter / decorator by profession. A deferral of the disqualification was sought to October, 2015. Insp. Nolan informed Judge Finn that the accused does not have any previous convictions under the Road Traffic Act. Judge Finn handed down a fine of €400 for the drink driving offence, and directed the accused pay €200 costs to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. The offence was endorsed on the accused’s licence and he was disqualified from driving for three years, postponed until 1st October, 2015. A MAN who pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance was handed a jail sentence last week. Karl Cummins (22) with an address at 49 Drumcairn Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24, pleaded guilty to no insurance and driving with no licence (driving while disqualified) at the Burgery, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 1st October, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that Gardaí stopped the accused driving on the date in question. The vehicle was seized and the accused failed to produce his licence and insurance. The court heard that the accused has 49 previous convictions, including four for not having insurance. Solicitor Niall King said his client recently became a father for the first time. “He pleads guilty to the charge and apologises. He admits the driving offence is unacceptable,” said Mr. King. He said his client is currently serving a four month jail sentence in relation to another matter and asked the court not to extend his time in prison. “His recent prison sentence has made him realise the error of his ways,” Mr. King added. Judge Finn noted that the accused has “a formable record” for his age and has previous convictions for similar offences of not having insurance. Judge Finn handed down a five month jail sentence for not having insurance, to run consecutively to the current sentence being served by Cummins. A 12 year driving disqualification was also handed down. For driving while disqualified, a four month jail sentence was handed down, to run consecutively to the five month jail term imposed - a total of nine months imprisonment. A concurrent 12 year driving disqualification was handed down, along with

endorsements of the convictions on the accused’s licence. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal. A DRIVER who admitted driving at over 20 km/h the national speed limit was fined last week. Andras Egerszogi, a Hungarian national, formerly of Fordaven House, Coolbagh, Clashmore, now with an address at Apartment 20, Dun Aoibhinn, Shandon, Dungarvan, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone at Knockyelan, Lemybrien, on 22nd July, 2014. EXCEEDING the national speed limit resulted in a fine for a driver. Robert Scanlon, with an address at 5 Rockbrae Hall, Ticknock Hill, Sandyford, Dublin, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 124 km/h in a 100 km/h zone at Garrahylish, Kilmacthomas, on 2nd August, 2014. A DRIVER was fined in court last week for a speeding offence. Brian Barry, with an address at 12 Yewood, Youghal, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 121 km/h in a 100 km/h zone at Parkeennaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 12th September, 2014. A DONATION to the court poor box resulted in a speeding charge being struck out. Patrick O’Sullivan, with an address at Pamerek, Banack Road, Caherconlish, Limerick, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 90 km/h in an 80 km/h at Ballinamuck West, Dungarvan, on 8th October, 2014. Last week’s Dungarvan District Court heard that the accused did make two attempts to pay the fine, but a detail on the form was incorrect. The accused told Judge Terence Finn that the last digit in the credit card number was incorrect. Accepting a €200 donation to the court poor box from the accused, Judge Finn struck out the speeding charge. A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. Truskov Stanislav (29) with an address at 285 Sunday’s Well, Naas, Kildare, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 82 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 31st March, 2014. A DRIVER who admitted a speeding offence will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box. Patrick Redmond (61) with an address at Belderrin, Ballinhassig, Cork, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 83 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Lemybrien, on 13th September, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the accused told Judge Terence Finn that he did not receive the fixed charge notice. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 13th May, 2015, to allow the accused to make a donation of €200 to the court poor box.

Auction of Imelda May's Dress in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, in aid of GROW and the Church Repair Fund (l. to r.): Eamon Spratt, who carried out the auction; Ria Drohan, who organised the event in the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms; Maureen Jackson (Cork), who purchased the dress, and Sr. Gertrude. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Report sought on woman found driving while disqualified Solicitor Neil Twomey said his client is currently unemployed, but worked previously in Lismore as a cook. “She bought the car from a fellow worker,” said Mr. Twomey. “She drove to Dungarvan to try and sell the vehicle and it was while she was coming back when she was stopped by Gardaí. “She later sold that vehicle. She realises she shouldn’t have been driving while disqualified.” Judge Finn noted the accused’s previous conviction and disqualification from driving.

“She decided that the Judge in Wexford who disqualified her can take a ‘run and jump’, and she went back on the road,” Judge Finn surmised. “She was driving while disqualified by a court and I must consider if the best place for her is behind bars!” Mr. Twomey said his client is the mother of one child and her circumstances are not great. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 12th June, 2015, to enable the Probation Service to carry out an assessment to see if the accused is suitable for a community service order.

A PROBATION service report was sought on a woman who was found driving while disqualified, to see if she is suitable for a community service order. Rosemary Bent (21), formerly of 27 Railway Gardens, Lismore, now with an address at The Burrough, Rosslare, Wexford, pleaded guilty to not having insurance, driving while disqualified, failing to produce licence at the roadside and within 10 days, and failing to produce insurance, at Salterbridge, Cappoquin, on 24th September, 2014. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Sergeant

Jerry Moloney told Judge Terence Finn that he stopped a vehicle on the date in question, which was being driven by the accused. He demanded production of the accused’s licence and insurance within 10 days at a Garda Station. She elected Lismore Garda Station, but failed to produce the documents. Subsequently, it was discovered that the accused had no insurance and was driving while disqualified. The court heard that the accused has four previous convictions, including one for no insurance.

Applications granted

Bench warrants issued

A NUMBER of licensing applications sought at last week’s Lismore District Court were granted. In the first application, Patrick Martin, of Corner Bar, Main Street, Tallow, sought an occasional licence for Tallow Community Centre on Friday, 29th May to Monday 1st June, 2015. In a second application, Ann O’Keeffe of Shamrocks Hurling and Football Club, Knockanore, sought a lottery licence for the Shamrocks Hurling and Football Club. In a third application, Casington Limited t/a Lismore Hotel, Main Street, Lismore, sought one special licensing exemption. In all three applications, represented by solicitor, Neil Twomey, there were no Garda objections. Judge Terence Finn granted the applications.

A DUNGARVAN man who failed to attend court last week had a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Craig Riordan (25) with an address at 23 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, failed to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to answer a charge of alleged possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at 15 Marquis Drive, Dungarvan, on 13th February, 2014. Inspector David Nolan noted the accused’s absence from court without reasonable excuse. Judge Terence Finn issued the bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. A WATERFORD man who failed to attend court in Dungarvan had a bench warrant issued for his arrest. John Ward (21) with an address at 21 Catherine’s Grange,Waterford, is accused of a number of alleged road traffic offences no tax, non-display of ‘L’ plates, provisional driver unaccompanied by a qualified driver, careless driving, failing to produce insurance, using a vehicle with no NCT, no

insurance, and failing to produce NCT at Shandon Street, Dungarvan, on 19th December, 2013. The accused’s absence at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, without reasonable excuse, was noted by Judge Terence Finn who issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. A MAN accused of theft had a bench warrant issued for his arrest when he failed to attend court last week. William Ward (21) with an address at 21 St. Catherine’s Grange,Waterford, was convicted at a previous sitting of the District Court, of theft of petrol from Coolagh Service Station, Coolagh Road, Dungarvan, on 21st November, 2013. His case was adjourned to gather €40 compensation in relation to the theft and for the imposition of penalty. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that no compensation was forthcoming and the accused was not present in court. He issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

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Suspended jail sentence for theft of cosmetics A GEORGIAN national who pleaded guilty to theft of cosmetics from a Dungarvan pharmacy was handed a suspended jail sentence last week. Levani Doliashvilli (30) with an address at 201 Hatch Hall, Dublin 2, pleaded guilty to theft from Lloyds Pharmacy, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, on 9th January, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that

on the date in question, Gardaí received a report of theft from Lloyds Pharmacy. “A male entered the shop and took €150 worth of cosmetics and left the premises without paying,” said Insp. Nolan. “CCTV images were viewed and the images were circulated.The accused was subsequently identified and later arrested and interviewed. He made no admissions at the time.” The court heard that the accused

has 47 previous convictions, 24 of which relate to theft convictions. A solicitor acting for the accused said compensation was paid. He said his client is from the Republic of Georgia and is now living in Ireland. “My client is on drugs, mainly heroin,” said the solicitor. He said his client’s drug addiction is the “root of all his stealing”. “Since his release from prison, he has taken steps to address his issues and he is now on a methadone pro-

gramme.” The solicitor said the accused volunteers at a café near where he lives and is now engaging with HSE services. Judge Finn handed down a six month jail sentence, suspended for two years on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace. Judge Finn warned that if the accused offends in those two years, he will activate the suspended sentence.

Pensioner fined for collision with cyclist AN 85-year-old man who collided with a cyclist while driving was fined last week. Alan Stone (85) with an address at High Street, Stradbally, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and consideration for other road users, contrary to Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act, a charge which was reduced from careless driving, contrary to Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act, at Currrabaha West, Kilmacthomas, on 16th August, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan

District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that a cyclist was struck by a car on the date in question and sustained injuries including a broken ankle. He said the accused was at the scene, but later left. “The registration plate of the vehicle was recorded. The accused admitted overtaking a cyclist and hearing a ‘bump’,” said Insp. Nolan. “The accused is aged 85 years and has a clean record in the 70 years he has been

driving.” Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client acknowledges he struck the cyclist. “My client stopped the car and helped the man out of the ditch. He made sure he was okay and the emergency services were on their way,” said Mr. Lavan. “There were a number of other people at the scene and my client decided to go home. “He says the sun was quite bright on the day and he had not seen the cyclist.” Mr. Lavan told the court

that his client had no intention of driving again and had handed his licence into Gardaí. However, Judge Finn said he felt the action of surrendering the driver’s licence to Gardaí was “a dramatic step” and said it did not have to be a gesture to the court by the accused. He queried whether the accused has fully thought out the matter. Judge Finn noted that the accused has no previous convictions and an unblemished record in his

85 years. “I have no wish, desire or intention of compromising a person who has enjoyed driving all their life. If he is capable of satisfying a medical adviser on a yearly basis that he is fit to drive and satisfy the insurance company, then he can continue to enjoy to drive. Just because he is aged 85 years old does not mean he hasn’t all his faculties,” Judge Finn said. He handed down a €250 fine and made no further order in relation to the case.

Youth who admitted criminal damage has case adjourned A COUNTY Waterford youth who admitted breaking a window had his case adjourned last week. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named as he is underage, pleaded guilty to criminal damage at Church Lane, Lismore, on 4th April, 2014. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were called to Church Lane, Lismore on the night

in question. He said the accused was in an intoxicated state and shouting and roaring. Criminal damage had been caused to the window of a house on the street and the injured party identified the accused as the culprit. The cost of the damage to the window was valued at €150. “The accused was in an aggressive state and wanted to fight Gardaí. Pepper spray had to be deployed.”

Insp. Nolan said that following the incident, a care order was enacted and the accused was handed over into the care of the HSE services. Judge Finn enquired why the accused was acting in such a fashion. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client was “fuelled by substance abuse at the time”. “He was not in a good place at the time,” said Mr. Lavan, who told the court

that his client was “drinking on a daily basis” at the time, as well as taking Valium and other substances. “When he does abuse substances he is not in a fit state to control himself. He had a difficult childhood, his parents broke up and he went into foster care.” Mr. Lavan said his client has “shown some promise” in the past but an older peer group had led him astray. Mr. Lavan said his client is currently in St. Patrick’s

Drug possession charge will be struck out if donation is made to poor box A KILMACTHOMAS man who was found in possession of cannabis will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box. David Hughes (28) with an address at Old Road, Kilmacthomas, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Graiguenageeha, Kilmacthomas, on 20th October, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told

Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí came across a vehicle parked up on the date in question and when they approached, they got a strong smell of cannabis from the car. Following a search, a small amount of cannabis, approximately €3.00 in value was found. “The accused admitted ownership and was co-operative with Gardaí,” said Insp. Nolan. He said the accused has no previous convictions in relation to the Misuse

of Drugs Act and the accused has not come to any further Garda attention. Solicitor Dermot O’Brien said his client signed the Garda’s notebook on the day. He asked the court not to impose a conviction as his client is considering travelling to Canada for work. Judge Finn said a €250 donation would be accepted for the court poor box and adjourned the case to 13th May, 2015, to allow the accused to make the payment.

Institution and is availing of counselling for substance abuse. He pointed out that his client has matters to be heard in the Circuit Court and requested Judge Finn to hold off on imposing penalty on the criminal damage charge until after the Circuit Court matters are heard. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 22nd April, 2015.

Road traffic prosecution NOT having a current tax disc displayed on his vehicle resulted in a fine for a Tallow driver. Adam Richert (31) with an address at 20 Cois Bride, Tallow, was fined €100 at last week’s Lismore District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after he was stopped driving a vehicle without a current tax disc displayed, at Tallowbridgelands, Tallow, on 23rd September, 2014.

Gorse fire brought under control By Christy Parker A LARGE area of gorse land was destroyed by fire in the Ballydaniel area, off the Tallow Road recently. Firefighting units from Tallow and Youghal rushed to the scene and fought the fire for over two hours before bringing it under control.There were no casualties in the incident.The cause remains as yet unknown but undoubtedly the hot weather contributed to the fire’s spread.

Rare collision on Youghal’s Main Street By Christy Parker TWO people escaped injury in an unusual one-vehicle collision on Youghal’s South Main Street recently. The couple, understood to be in their 40’s were travelling in a black, 2010, Cork-registered, Mini-Cooper when it collided with a street pole on the driver’s side, some 50 metres from the Clock Gate. The car’s airbags helped prevent injury, as the car’s bonnet collapsed. Youghal’s main street was closed off for about 45 minutes as emergency services attended the scene.The female driver and her male companion were taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution, according to a Garda spokesman. The driver was breathalysed at the scene and was found not to be under the influence of alcohol.

Know Your Rights BACK TO WORK FAMILY DIVIDEND Question: I am unemployed, married with three children and getting Jobseeker’s Allowance. I would like to get back to work. I have heard there is a new payment to help with this situation. Answer: The Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD) gives financial support to people with children who were getting jobseeker’s or one-parent family payments and who either take up employment, increase their hours of employment or become self-employed. The scheme is not yet operational but applications for the scheme are being accepted from 5th January, 2015. No payments will be made until April 2015 and all eligible claims will be backdated to the date of application. If you qualify for the scheme you will get a weekly payment for up to 2 years.You will be paid the equivalent of any Increases for Qualified Children that were being paid on your jobseeker or one-parent family payment (up to a maximum of 4 children) for the first year in employment. Half of that amount will be paid weekly for the second year. You can combine time on a jobseeker’s payment with time spent on education, training or employment schemes to meet the eligibility requirements. To qualify, you and all members of your family (including your adult dependant) must sign off all social welfare payments. The Back to Work Family Dividend cannot be paid with any other primary social welfare payment – with the exception of Child Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance and Family Income Supplement (FIS). The Back to Work Family Dividend is not taken into account in the means test for FIS. You can contact your Intreo centre or local social welfare office to get more information on the scheme. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

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ORDINATION OF BISHOP CULLINAN

Bishop Cullinan Ordained in impressive ceremony By Tom Keith THE Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford was filled to capacity last Sunday afternoon for the formal and joy filled ceremony of the ordination of Canon Alphonsus Cullinan who had been selected to occupy the Episcopal Chair of Bishop of Waterford and Lismore and endorsed in that capacity by Pope Francis himself. A wide cross-section of the population, representing leaders of Church and State, as well as the people of all forty-five Parishes in the Diocese, the Religious Orders, Lay Ministries and members of the Pastoral Councils were in attendance. Also present were representatives of the many lay organisations in the Diocese. The Office of Bishop of Waterford and Lismore had been vacant since Bishop Lee retired in October 2013 on the grounds of ill health. The Ordination ceremony, rich in tradition and symbolism installed Canon Cullinan as the 41st Bishop of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. PROCESSION The celebration commenced with a procession of twenty-nine Bishops and many of the 130 priests who were in attendance representing the Clergy of the Dioceses of Waterford and Lismore and Limerick. Among the congregation were family and friends of the Bishop Elect. As the members of the congregation arrived, local city bands performed outside the Cathedral, while inside the choir comprised the Waterford Cathedral Senior Choir, Cathedral Youth Choir, members of the Waterford Male Voice Choir, accompanied by organist Cecilia Keogh. De La Salle College Choir and the joint Cathedral's Gospel Choir sang at the ceremony and the Waterford City Brass Band accompanied the choirs for some of hymns. BISHOP LEE’S WELCOME Addressing the full congregation, at the outset, Most Rev William Lee, Bishop Emeritus of Waterford & Lismore welcomed everyone to the ceremony. “We have come together this afternoon in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford,” he said, “the oldest Roman Catholic Cathedral in Ireland, to celebrate the Eucharist and to invoke the blessing of the Holy Spirit on Fr. Alphonsus Cullinan, called to the office of Bishop in this diocese of Waterford and Lismore. MANDATE The Apostolic Mandate from His Holiness, Pope Francis, conveying Church authority for the Ordination was read by Monsignor Nicholas O'Mahony, P.P., the Administrator of the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore. (This is carried in full in a separate article on Page 26). The Ordination Ceremony then commenced with Bishop William Lee as the Chief Ordaining Prelate assisted by Archbishop Kieran O'Reilly, Archbishop of Cashel & Emily and the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Charles Brown. After the reading of the Mandate and the assent had been given by all parties, Bishop Lee said that an age-old custom of the Fathers decrees that a Bishop-Elect is to be questioned before the people on his resolve to uphold the faith and to discharge his duties faithfully. He then put a series of questions to the Bishop Elect who answered each one in the positive and he then prostrated himself in front of the Bishop. The Litany of the Saints was sung by Deacon Shane O’Neill who will be ordained to the Priesthood later this year. Then came the laying of hands, a central part of the ritual. This was led by Bishop Lee and continued by all other prelates present. Two Deacons

then held the Book of the Gospels over the head of the Bishop Elect while Bishop Lee led the formal Prayer of Consecration. ANOINTING Bishop Lee then anointed the head of his successor and placed a ring on the ring finger of the new Bishop’s right hand saying: “Take this ring, the seal of your fidelity. With Faith and love protect the Bride of God, His Holy Church. Next he placed the Mitre on the head of the new Bishop in silence and lastly, gave him the Pastoral Staff and said ‘take this staff as a sign of your Pastoral Office. Keep watch over the whole flock in which the Holy Spirit has appointed you to shepherd the Church of God’. Then Bishop Lee led him up the Altar to occupy the Bishop’s Chair – the Cathedra – and sat to the right of the new Bishop. The kiss of peace was then exchanged by all Bishops present. In an unusual feature of the ceremony, all the members of the Bishop Cullinan's family sang the Psalm, Like a Shepherd. SERMON The sermon was preached by Monsignor Michael Olden who traced the history of the Diocese and the careers of some of the Bishops who served in the original Diocese of Lismore; and in the original diocese of Waterford and then in the combined Dioceses. (The full text of Msgr. Olden’s address is carried on Page 24). The Commentator was Very Rev. Michael Mullins who explained the proceedings to the congregation and the significance of the different elements of the ritual. After the conclusion of Mass, the new Bishop moved through the congregation greeting the people and outside later, he paused to accommodate an occasional photograph. He seemed to make it clear that he is one of the people, a member of Pobal De and that he is there to serve and be available to his flock. PERMANENT MEMORIAL As a permanent memorial of the Ordination of Bishop Cullinan, a replica of the Round Tower of Ardmore was constructed in the sanctuary and a youth representative from each of the 45 parishes in the Diocese brought a brick which will be used in the construction of the tower. Spaces had been left in the magnificent construction for the 45 individual Parish bricks. The youth representatives who participated were commissioned at the Vigil Mass in their parishes on the previous Saturday having practiced their contribution the day before. A magnificent programme of the Ordination Ceremony, printed by the Carmelite Sisters in Tallow and which includes a great deal of history with illustrations and pictures of the Diocese and its Bishops, was prepared for the occasion and contains a wealth of information about the Diocese.

Life and Ministry of Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan ALPHONSUS Cullinan was born in Lahinch, County Clare in 1959 to Christy and Rita and has four sisters and five brothers. Father Cullinan is a priest of the Diocese of Limerick. His family moved to Limerick City where he attended the Salesians for his early education. He moved on to John F. Kennedy National School and the Crescent College Comprehensive (SJ) for his secondary education. From 1978 to 1981 he attended Mary Immaculate College of Education, Limerick, qualifying as a primary teacher (B.Ed) in 1981, and taught for six years in Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. Alphonsus worked part-time during that time for four years with the Bunratty Castle Entertainers before going to Spain where he taught English for two years in a school in Valladolid. Thereafter, between 1989 and 1995, he studied at the National Seminary in Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth, where he completed an STL (Licentiate in Theology). Alphonsus Cullinan was ordained a priest by the late Bishop Jeremiah Newman in 1994, in St. John's Cathedral,

Limerick, and was appointed Curate in St. Munchin's Parish, Limerick City where he ministered from 1995 to 1996. Father Cullinan's next appointment was as Chaplain to the Regional Hospital in Limerick, ministering there from 1996 until 2001. Father Cullinan studied for his Doctorate in Moral Theology in the Alfonsianum in Rome from 2001 until 2004. On his return to Ireland he was appointed Chaplain to the Limerick Institute of Technology for seven years from 2004 until 2011. Father Cullinan's most recent appointment was in 2011 as Parish Priest of Rathkeale in County Limerick. He was Consecrated Bishop of Waterford and Lismore on Sunday, 12th April, 2015.

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ORDINATION OF BISHOP CULLINAN

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Homily by Monsignor Michael Olden HOMILY by Monsignor Michael Olden at the Episcopal Ordination of Canon Alphonsus Cullinan as the 41st Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, 12th April, 2015. I begin by saluting the presence of Bishop William Lee and by thanking him for the years he has given to this Diocese of Waterford and Lismore, years of hard work and very good example. Today in this ceremony the torch of leadership is passed from one fine man to another. It must be a nostalgic occasion for the man who is standing aside. We all thank him for all that he has done and we wish him to know that we are very pleased that he will be still remaining amongst us. May the future years bring him peace and joy. We warmly welcome our new Bishop and we pray that he will be very happy in the years ahead. Since the Reformation of the 16th century, he is the 26th Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. He is the second Limerick priest to 'take possession' of this See. The first was Peter Creagh, Dean of Limerick, who was Bishop of Waterford & Lismore from 1745 until 1775. He lived, not in Waterford, but in Carrickon-Suir. His was a troubled episcopate though he himself was a very spiritual person. He felt compelled to condemn the activities of the Whiteboys who were prominent in the Diocese, especially in South Tipperary. In a very particular way he had trouble with Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, who was Parish Priest of Clogheen and who was a most popular supporter and champion of the Whiteboys in their battles with the landlords. Sheehy was put on trial, found guilty, and hanged in Clonmel on 15th March 1766. The people in their thousands protested and vented their anger on the civil magistrates who had conducted the shabby trial. They also included in their anger Bishop Creagh who was, at this stage, a frail old man, and his Vicar General and successor, William Egan, Parish Priest of Clonmel. I mention this unhappy situation to dwell not on the conflict, but on contrast. I am happy to assure Bishop Alphonsus that there will be no angry noises tonight, or any other night on the streets of Waterford City, Clonmel or Carrick-onSuir, Dungarvan or Cahir as he comes amongst us as our Bishop. We welcome him warmly and we want him

to be happy and unworried in our midst. We fervently want him to be 'one of us'. In coming to Waterford & Lismore, Bishop Alphonsus is entering into a Christian legacy that stretches back a long way, even to pre-Christian times and long before Dioceses or Parishes came into existence in the 12th century. In this area of the south east it is reckoned that at least 60 people were revered as Saints in the Irish way ever before dioceses were established. Most of them were founders of early Celtic monasteries, some male, some female. There was St. Declan of Ardmore, one of the four saints of Ireland reliably considered to be before St. Patrick's time. There was St. Carthage, or Mochuda, of Lismore, a Kerryman, who began the renowned monastic and university centre of Lismore in the 7th century. The Vikings, who established their port, and eventually their settlement at Waterford and who become Christianised, took as their patron Saint Odhran or Otteran of Iona. To this day, the great cemetery on that historic Scottish island is named St. Oran's cemetery. The Vikings knew Iona well as they had hugged its coastline many times on their way to Ireland to other places. Declan, Carthage and Otteran are the three Patron Saints of the Diocese. The Diocese of Waterford and the Diocese of Lismore had an uneasy relationship with each other between 1200 and 1363. Waterford was small but growing in population and power. Lismore was very large and ancient and Gaelic. There were saints and some hefty sinners on both sides of the divide. It has to be said that most of the blame lay with the Bishops and Clergy and people of the Waterford diocese. We read of many raids on the Cathedral of Lismore. At various times Bishops of Lismore were attacked and taken prisoner. But it was not all one-sided. A bishop of Waterford who had the dangerous name of David the Welshman was killed by members of the O Faolain family in 1209. The O Faolainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were strong supporters of the Bishop and Diocese of Lismore. Negotiations, strongly encouraged by Rome, dragged on for nearly 200 years. Eventually the two Dioceses were united in 1363. Our new Bishop has come to this Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity to

Mgr. Michael Olden, PE, reading the Homily. receive the Sacrament which will equip him for the work which lies ahead. This Cathedral is the oldest post-Reformation Catholic Cathedral in Ireland. But, even so, it is still rather young. Our original Cathedral stood where Waterford's first diocesan Bishop, Malchus, established it more than a thousand years ago. It stood on the hill about half a mile from here, where the Church of Ireland Cathedral now stands. At the time of the Reformation in the 1530's the Catholics of Waterford

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were ejected from it. Since then they only succeeded in repossessing it on two occasions: one for only about a month when news reached Waterford that Queen Elizabeth I had died in 1603. The second repossession took place in 1642 and lasted about eight years. This was the time of the Confederation of Kilkenny. It ended when General Ireton, son in law of Oliver Cromwell, captured Waterford in 1650. We read that the Cathedral was packed by rejoicing Catholics every day during

those heady years. It was in that Cathedral that the famous Nuncio, Gian Battista Rinuccinin, presided over synods and ceremonies. It was there that he consecrated, not one, but seven new Bishops on 19th March 1648. And it was in Waterford that he received news from Italy that this mother had died. Together with many Bishops, he celebrated a requiem Mass for her. From 1650 till 1793 there was no Catholic Cathedral in this Diocese. Times began to improve as the 18th century came to an end and took the Penal Laws away with it. This Cathedral in which Bishop Alphonsus is being ordained was built in 1793. Many changes, some quite drastic, have taken place in their building over the years. But it has always housed its High Altar and its Chair or Cathedra for its Bishop.The most significant work and the greatest act of leadership which the New Bishop will perform in the years ahead will take place at the Altar when he celebrates the Eucharist. Sure, he will preside and perhaps deliver very significant statements from his chair; sure, the Cathedral gets its very name from the Cathedra or Chair which is specially assigned to the Bishop. But it is the

Eucharist which takes precedence over everything else. The most significant work which our Bishop will have to do and the greatest challenge he will have to meet, is to ensure that the Eucharist will be celebrated throughout every part of his Diocese. From the Bishop and the Altar and Eucharist of this Cathedral, will go forth the bonding message of Jesus Christ to his followers in all the Parishes and Churches of the Diocese. He will be the principal Minister of the Eucharist and it will fall to him to encourage us Priests and the 'People of God' to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and to cherish our Eucharist as the nourishment and the bond of unity we so deeply need on our pilgrim journey and in our pilgrim work. On this blessed day in this historic place let us tell him that what we will be seeking from him in charity will be gentle prayerful leadership rather than hectic management.We will welcome from his repetitious (yes, repetitious) and gentle reminders as to how we should seriously follow Jesus Christ, and how we should, with conviction and with deep respect, encourage other people, perhaps people in our own families, to find

The Laying of Hands on the Bishops Head at the Ordination of Alphonsus Cullinan at the Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity.

faith in a personal God who is loving and forgiving and understanding towards all who turn to him. In conclusion, I would ask him not to be a man of too much worry. It should always be a consoling reassurance to him that he has been carefully chosen for his responsibility by serious and knowledgeable people who have advised Pope Francis that he has the qualities, the virtues, the goodness and, very importantly, the imagination which are needed in all Dioceses at this time. He will have the goodwill and co-operation of Priests and People. As in the way of all flesh, we may sometimes let him down. In advance we ask for this forgiveness. May we find in him the forgiveness and understanding which the apostles found in Jesus when they were a disappointment to him. On this day, Divine Mercy Sunday, a relationship is born between Bishop Alphonsus and the people of this Diocese, a Diocese with a varied and sometimes colourful history. May every home and heart in Waterford & Lismore, be encouraged by that relationship. May all of us, Bishops, Priests and People, work seriously and happily together as member of the Pobal DĂŠ. Amen.

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ORDINATION OF BISHOP CULLINAN

Sr. Patrica and Sr. Theresa, Caramlite Convent, Tallow, meeting Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan after his ordination as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Sunday last. [John Power]

Members of the No Name Club, Dungarvan, assisting at the Ordination.

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Journalist John Waters and Rita Waters meeting Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan after his ordination as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Sunday last. [John Power]

Sr. Josephine, Sr. BrĂd, Sr. Josephine and Sr. de Lourdes at the ordination of Fr. Alphonsus Cullinan as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Sunday last. [John Power]

Clodagh and Margaret Barrett and Larry Dunne, Glendine, Youghal, Co. Cork at the ordination of Fr. Alphonsus Cullinan as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Sunday last. [John Power]

Ciara Conway, TD, and mum Noelle meeting Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan after his ordination as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Sunday last. [John Power]

Newly ordained Bishop of Waterford & Lismore sharing the sign of peace with members of his family. [John Power]

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan with his family after his ordination as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Sunday last. [John Power]

ORDINATION OF BISHOP CULLINAN

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

The Ordination Mandate from Pope Francis Lismore. And so, having received the opinion of the Congregation for Bishops, by virtue of the fullness of Our Apostolic Authority, We nominate and constitute you Bishop of the Church of Waterford and Lismore bestowing the rights and obligations belonging to that dignity and office. You may receive ordination anywhere outside of the city of Rome from any Catholic Bishop, observing the liturgical prescriptions. Beforehand, however, you must make the profession of faith and swear the oath of fidelity to Us and Our Successors, according to the norms of ecclesiastical law. We desire moreover that the clergy and people of your diocese learn of this our decree and counsel and that they

welcome you and the herald of truth with gladness. Finally, we exhort you, beloved son, that as soon as you are anointed with the oil of episcopal consecration, you will offer all your endeavours to Jesus Christ, the Eternal Priest and Universal King, who, since he has made all things new, will grant you strength to renew the life, worship and hope of the sheep in your care. Given at Rome at St. Peter's, on the second day of the month of February, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, in the year of Our Lord 2015, the second of Our Pontificate. Consent of the People: Thanks be to God (All).

Pictured during the concelebrated Mass of the Ordination of Fr. Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Sunday last.

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THE Ordination of a Bishop is a very formal event, steeped in history, tradition and dictated by ancient and very specific rituals. In this Diocese it is an event which happens about every quarter of a century, particularly since Bishops have been appointed at an earlier age in the last thirty years or so. The full formality of the sacred ritual was observed last Sunday at the elevation of the former Canon Alphonsus Cullinan to the Episcopate of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. Authorisation for his elevation came directly from Pope Francis and was read for the benefit of everyone attending in the Cathedral, as well as those listening on radio or tuning in to the live stream over the internet.

Msgr. Nicholas O'Mahony, who has been carrying out the duties of Bishop since Dr. Lee’s retirement over a year and a half ago, read the formal Mandate Document which had arrived from Rome. Msgr. O’Mahony addressed Bishop William Lee saying: “Most Reverend Father, the Church of Waterford and Lismore asks you to ordain this priest, Alphonsus Cullinan, for service as bishop.” Bishop William Lee: “Have you a mandate from the Holy See?” Msgr. Nicholas O'Mahony: We have. Bishop William Lee: Let it be read. Msgr. Nicholas O'Mahony: Francis, Bishop, servant of the servants of God, to our beloved son Alphonsus Cullinan,

of the clergy of the Diocese of Limerick and until now Parish Priest of Rathkeale Parish, Co. Limerick, Bishop elect of Waterford and Lismore, greetings and Apostolic Blessings. In consideration of our great care for the spiritual good and on-going welfare of every part of Christ's flock, we have seen that it is surely opportune, putting aside all delay, to provide a new Pastor for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. Truly, Christ's faithful who live in the south east of Ireland have anticipated the next Bishop since Our venerable brother William Lee resigned his office. For this reason, in you, beloved son, in whom We discern the necessary qualities and nature, We repose the government of Our beloved people of Waterford and

Huge attendance at Ordination of Fr. Alphonsus Cullinan “WE are called to step out from the doors of the Church to bring Christ to all we meet. This is our mission: to be filled with Christ and to bring Him to others. Christ has no body now but yours and mine” – Bishop Cullinan. IN ATTENDANCE In attendance at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Street,Waterford, on Sunday last were family and friends of Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan; Mayor of the City and County Council; Mayor of the Metropolitan area; Mayor of the Comeragh Electoral Area; Mayor of Clonmel Borough Municipal District; President Michael D. Higgins and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be represented at the Ordination; local public representatives from Waterford and Tipperary constituencies; representatives of Church groups in the diocese: chairpersons of Parish Pastoral Councils, parish youth representatives, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Accord, CURA, Family Ministry, Knights of Columbanus, Knights of Malta; representatives of local civil society: Civil Defence, Chief Superintendent of An Garda Síochána; and, representatives from primary and secondary Catholic schools within the diocese.

The Chief Ordaining Prelate was Bishop William Lee, Bishop Emeritus of Waterford & Lismore, who was assisted by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, Archbishop of Cashel & Emily, and the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Charles Brown. The Apostolic Mandate from His Holiness, Pope Francis, was read by Monsignor Nicholas O’Mahony PP, the Administrator of the Diocese Waterford & Lismore. The sermon for the ordination ceremony was preached by Monsignor Michael Olden. Twenty-nine Bishops concelebrated the Mass including: Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland; Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland; Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam; priests of the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore; and priests of the Diocese of Limerick. Other Christian denominations in the Waterford area were represented at this Mass including from the Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland; the Methodist Church in Ireland; the Russian Orthodox; and the Coptic Churches.

Local city bands performed outside the Cathedral before the Mass began. The choir for the ceremony comprised of the Waterford Cathedral Senior Choir, Cathedral Youth Choir, members of the Waterford Male Voice Choir, and were accom-panied by organist Cecilia Keogh. De La Salle College Choir and the joint Cathedral’s Gospel Choir sang at the ceremony and the Waterford City Brass Band also accompanied the choirs for some of hymns. Members of the Bishop Cullinan’s family sang the Psalm. Bishop William Lee, Bishop Emeritus of Waterford & Lismore, greeted the faithful. “We have come together this afternoon in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, the oldest Roman Catholic Cathedral in Ireland, to celebrate the Eucharist and to invoke the blessing of the Holy Spirit on Fr. Alphonsus Cullinan, called to the office of Bishop in this diocese of Waterford & Lismore. “Today I welcome all of you to the Ordination. We are delighted to be joined on this grace filled occasion by so many of you from near and far. On this special day a very warm welcome to you Father Phoncie as our

new Bishop! A welcome also to your family, relations, friends and your priest colleagues from the Diocese of Limerick. I welcome Lieutenant Colonel Michael Kiernan who is representing the President of Ireland, President Michael D. Higgins, and Commandant Kieran Carey representing An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD. I welcome His Excellency, the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown; Archbishop Eamon Martin of the Archdiocese of Armagh; Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of the Archdiocese of Dublin; Archbishop Michael Neary of the Archdiocese of Tuam; and, Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly of the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly as well as bishops from so many dioceses in Ireland. “I welcome members of the Oireachtas and local civic representatives. On this special day for the diocese of Waterford & Lismore I want to greet and welcome Reverend Maria Jansson, Church of Ireland, Dean of Waterford, who is representing Bishop Michael Burrows. I welcome Reverend Sahr Yambusu, representing the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. I welcome also the representatives from the Coptic Orthodox Church, the

Russian Orthodox Church and the Society of Friends. “At the heart of our community here today are the people of Waterford & Lismore, lay, religious, and priests, whom I greet and welcome very warmly. We are gathered to welcome with joy and hope our new Bishop-elect Father Phoncie, to thank God for him and to pray for him with loving hearts. This is truly, an historic day for all of us. We are privileged, Father Phoncie, to have you as our bishop and you are certainly privileged to be entrusted with the care of the diocese of Waterford & Lismore. Our prayer for you today and in the years to come is that you will be touched, ever more deeply with the joy that comes from sharing with others what your faith in Jesus Christ means to you. We pray too that you will be richly blessed through being a member of the community of believers of Waterford & Lismore. You will discover in time that you have been called to serve in this diocese people - priests, deacons, religious and lay - who are deeply devoted to the Lord and to the Church which they love and who will be your greatest source of strength as their

bishop. “We celebrate the Ordination on the feast today of the Divine Mercy – Divine Mercy Sunday. From the moment of his election to the Papacy, Pope Frances has captured the world’s attention through his simple message of God’s boundless love and mercy. His words at his very first Sunday angelus blessing were “Mercy is God’s greatest message”. And just days ago the Pope announced a ‘Holy Year of Mercy’ celebrating God’s forgiveness. This Holy Year begins in December of this year. Pope Francis keeps emphasising this mercy of God and I quote, “What a beautiful truth this is for our lives, this mercy of God. God’s love for is so great, so deep. It is an unfailing love, one which always takes us by the hand, supports us and lifts us up. How beautiful is the loving gaze of Jesus on each of us – how much tenderness is there. Brothers and Sisters, let us never lose trust in the patience and mercy of God”. It is that mercy we celebrate today. As always, when we come to the Eucharist, our first act is to open our hearts to receive the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness. As we acknowledge our sins we ask Him now to fill our hearts with His mercy and love.”

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Waiting lists – no excuse ‘IS there one who understands me’ is the famous quote from Irish writer supreme, James Joyce. If Joyce were alive today he might well ask if there is anyone in Government who understands the crisis in which the health service languishes just now. It is fifteen months since Enda Kenny, with a rare verbal flourish declared that the crisis was over; that we are done with the bailout and we have our sovereignty back. Hello?? Is there someone who understands that? Certainly the 405,000 who are on the waiting list for a medical procedure, or an examination, or even an appointment are finding it difficult to understand why they cannot access necessary medical treatment in less than a year. Back in the ‘Eighties when we had an economic crisis of almost equal proportions, the then opposition of Labour and Fine Gael talked regularly of doom and gloom. The Fianna Fail Minister for Finance, Ray McSharry called for people to shout boom and bloom, but it was false even then.

Enda Kenny may not be shouting, but he certainly is peddling the boom and bloom philosophy, but is reluctant to pass on any of the benefits of it to those in need. If we have regained our sovereignty he is not willing to exercise any of it to face down Germany and Europe who appear to be insisting that our extra cash, billions because of the rate of our growth, should be put towards paying off our banker creditors and not finance a decent health system for the Irish people. The numbers are there! The numbers are stark! Is there anyone in government who understands that? Certainly, the Cabinet do not. The announcement was stark from RTE and all of the media over the past few days. “New waiting list figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show there were over 405,000 people waiting to be seen at an outpatient clinic for the first time at the end of March,” says their report. Fifteen months further on the road to recovery, and the Health

Acknowledgement

† MARY (Mamie) BRAY (nee White) Glenafallia, Mount Melleray, Cappquin Who died on 21st April, 2014 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary On the First Anniversary of Mary (Mamie’s) death, her daughters Margaret, Ann and Maureen, sons Billy and Donal, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Bridget and relatives, wish to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all who supported us on our sad loss. Thanks to all those who called to the house, attended the Rosary, removal and burial and all who travelled long distances to be with us at this time; also all who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and floral wreaths. A very sincere and heartfelt thanks to our kind neighbours and friends for all their help and support. Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff in both Waterford Regional Hospital and Lismore Health Centre and also Theresa; her Home Help who was also a friend to her. Very special thanks to Rev. Fr. John Kiely, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., whose visits she looked forward to on the First Thursday; also thanks to the Community in Mount Melleray Abbey and the Choir who provided such lovely music and hymns for the Funeral Mass; also the Sacristan Johnny Dalton and Altar server Shelly Coffey. Thanks to The Cats Bar for the refreshements after the burial; also to Melleray Community Centre Group for all their help and the beautiful refreshments served after the Month’s Mind Mass. A very special thanks to Aidan and Marie Walsh, words cannot describe the professionalism and attention to detail carried out by them; thanks also to the gravediggers. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Mount Melleray Abbey on Sunday, 19th April, at 10.30 a.m.

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Bridge

HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (9/4/2015) – 1st Deirdre Ruane & Angela Freyne; 2nd Breda Wall & Colette Power; 3rd Rita O’Mahoney & Lorraine Vart; 4th Patsy Fay & Margaret Clancy; 5th Maeve Morrissey & Carmel O’Brien. The club wishes to extend deepest sympathy to the family of our esteemed member Sally Walsh. Sally played Bridge with us up to recent weeks. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (8/4/2015) – 1st Una Drennan & Mary Dee; 2nd Joan Begley & Marian Walsh; 3rd Angela Freyne & Brian O’Brien; 4th Margaret Curran & Nuala de Paor; 5th Delia Smith & Mary Mitchell. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (9/4/2015) – 1st Brigid Burke & Maureen Power; 2nd Moira Ormond & Kay Kirwan; 3rd Theresa Doocey & Maeve Coghlan; 4th Pauline Dempsey & Pierce Casey. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (13/4/2015) – 1st Maureen Power & Kathleen Deasy; 2nd Cait Christopher and Doreen Keane; 3rd Eileen Harty and Kay Kirwan; 4th Kathleen McNamara and Michael Kirwan.

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Service is still at the end of the queue. Jobs, jobs, jobs is the mantra, which is a priority platform of course, but not at the expense of human life. Not at the expense of a 100 year citizen dying in a chair in hospital. Is there no shame out there? Is there no sense of priority? The IMO President, Professor Trevor Duffy said these patients have been referred by their GP and are waiting at home with an unanswered question about their health, which causes them worry. Professor Duffy said outpatient waiting lists passing 400,000 is a concern and that a loss of doctors from Ireland was a factor. The figures are stark! There are 405,500 outpatients waiting in all, of which over 77,000 have been waiting over a year. There are almost 67,000 inpatient / day cases waiting, of whom 9,000 are over a year waiting. The figures speak for themselves. There is no denying them and, with some money now coming available, there is no excusing them. Where is the revolution when you need one!

Planning Permission

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Damien Stafford, wish to apply to the above Authority for full planning permission to construct a new first floor extension to the side of existing dwelling over the existing utility together with associated works at No. 31, Riverview, Villierstown, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Francis Quigley of Riverhouse Enterprises Ltd., (www.riverhousedesigns.com) wish to apply to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission on behalf of my client Declan and Gavin Dower, for the construction of a new agricultural shed to house a milking parlour, a collecting yard and underground slatted tank and associated site works at Craggs, Clashmore, Youghal, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Permission is sought to demolish existing single storey extension and store to dwelling and replace with two-storey extension with balcony raising ridge level above existing, upgrade existing wastewater treatment system and ancillary works at Prospect Hall, Ferrypoint, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford – Bruce and Jill Bell. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Brian Dunne and Trish Fitzgerald intend to apply for permission for construction of a dwelling, wastewater treatment unit, polishing filter, well and associated site works at Knockaniska, Clashmore, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The

Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Waterford City & County Council is committed to encouraging communities and empowering residents to make a difference to their areas. To support this, the Council is inviting applications to its newly created Supporting Communities Fund for the 2015 financial year. The Supporting Communities Fund provides grant aid assistance to: • Residents Associations, • Community Groups, • Sports Clubs and • Other groups/Committees engaged in community activity, providing community services or carrying out improvement works at local or county level. How to apply All applicants must complete a Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2015 application form which can be downloaded from the Waterford Council’s website www.waterfordcouncil.ie Alternatively you can collect an application pack at Waterford City & County Council Customer Service points at City Hall, the Mall or at the Civic offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan or alternatively you can email waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie to have an application pack sent out to you. Once completed please submit your application by email to waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie or in hard copy to: Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2015, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2015 No applications will be accepted after this date.

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

BRAY (15th and 1st anniversaries) – In loving memory of our dear Dad Dan Bray, who died on 23rd April, 2000, and our dear Mam Mary (Mamie) who died on 21st April, 2014, late of Glenafallia, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 19th April, in Mount Melleray Abbey at 10.30 a.m. We lost parents with hearts of gold, How much we miss them can never be told, They shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow their footsteps we can never go wrong. We miss ye from the fireside chairs, Those loving smiles and gentle airs, That vacant place no one can fill, We miss you both and always will. Ye were parents so very rare, Content in your home and always there, On earth ye toiled, in Heaven ye rest, God bless you both, ye were the best. Each time we look at that picture, Ye seem to smile and say, Don’t be sad, but courage take, And love each other for my sake. O sweet Jesus, forsake of thy bitter passion, And the sorrow of thy immaculate Mother, Have mercy on them and let the light, Of thy countenance shine upon them. Amen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

–Always remembered by your loving daughters Margaret, Ann and Maureen; sons Billy and Donal; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and sister Bridget.

CAHILL (9th anniversary) – In fond memory of a loving husband, a dear father William (Billy) Cahill, late of Cahernaleague, Ballinamult, who died on 17th April, 2006. A loving husband, father and grandfather too, Each one thought the world of you, For us you always did your best, God grant your soul eternal rest. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. We miss your smile, your joking way, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind. –Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Kitty and sons John Joe and Liam. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 18th April, in Touraneena Church, at 7.30 p.m.

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CLANCY (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kieran Clancy, late of Ballysaggart, who died on 19th April, 2003. R.I.P. A lot in life has changed, A lot in life is new, But the things that will never change, Are fond memories of you. Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words, We will never forget, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts today.

–Always remembered – Mam and Dad; sister Catherine; brothers Mark and Seamus, and extended family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart, on Sunday, 19th April, at 9.30 a.m. CLANCY (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kieran Clancy, late of Ballysaggart, who died on 19th April, 2003. R.I.P. You are not forgotten Kieran, Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory last, I will always remember you.

–Sadly missed with treasured memories, Una.

COFFEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Thomas Coffey, late of Reanadampaun, Ballymacarbry, who died on 21st April, 2014. Happy memories last forever, Of days when we were all together, Each one of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Quietly today, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

MORONEY (12th and 1st anniversaries) – In loving memory of my mother Maggie-May, who died on 15th April, 2003, and my father Michael (Mikey) Moroney, who died on 4th May, 2014, late of Ballycullane, Dungarvan. God saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “peace be thine.”

–Sadly missed by your loving son Jim; daughter-in-law Carmel; grandsons Sean and Jamie; grand-daughterin-law Jen; great grandson Rhys.

We think of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

–Remembered with much love always by Dad, Mam, Brian and Mary; Triona and Jim; Aoife, Anna and Denis, and Grace and Cormac. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for Karl in Kilgobinet Church on Sunday, 19th April at 11 o’clock.

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Charity / Donations

THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Brica-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. We also recycle Old Clothes / Linen. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect. Call HELEN. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Tel. (087) 2756576. (15-5)

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day dear brother, That we do not think of you.

–Always in our thoughts, Paul, Debbie, Leianna, Dylan and Mason.

–Always remembered by your brothers Jimmy, Pats and John; sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 18th April, 2015, at St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, at 7.30 p.m. DUNFORD (20th a n n i v e r s a r y ) – Treasured memories of our dear son and brother Karl Dunford, late of Bohadoon, whose 20th Anniversary occurs on 19th April.

MAHONY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kristofer Mahony, late of 17 Springmeadows, Dungarvan, who died on 15th April, 2010. R.I.P.

HEHIR-REGAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of our sister Mary Frances Hehir (née Regan), Sis Regan, late of Abbeyside, whose Anniversary occurs on 17th April. R.I.P. Will those who think of Sis today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Remembering you today from Kitty, Judy, Michael and John.

MAHONY (5th anniversary) – Loving memories of our dear son Kristofer, late of 17 Spring Meadows, Dungarvan, who died on 15th April, 2010. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.

–Loved and missed so very much by your Mam, Dad, Steve, Paul and Jack and all your family and friends. Kirstofer’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Friary Church on Saturday, 18th April, at 6.15 p.m.

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MAHONY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle Kristofer Mahony, late of 17 Springmeadows, Dungarvan, who died on 15th April, 2010. R.I.P. To us you were someone special, We miss you every day, But the saddest day in all our lives, Was the day you passed away. We think of you in silence Kristofer, And always speak your name, But all we have are memories, And a picture in a frame. As we wander to your graveside, And flowers there we lay, No one knows the heartache, As we turn and walk away.

–Always loved and remembered by your brother Steve, Breda, Sharon, Grace, Mary Lou, J.J. and Stevie.

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NOVENA TO SACRED HEART – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.M.

O’BYRNE (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tommy O’Byrne, late of Lower Glen, Modeligo, whose 5th Anniversary occurs on 25th April. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 19th April, at 10.00 a.m., in Modeligo Church. It’s not the words we write, It’s not the words we say, It’s how we feel deep inside, When we think of you each day.

–Always remembered by his loving wife Stella and all his family.

PRENDERGAST (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Noreen Prendergast, late of Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, who died on 18th April, 2014. R.I.P. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by husband Tom; sons Barry, Stephen and Tommy; daughter-inlaw Aoife and Máire and Katie. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 18th April, 2015, at St. Anne’s Church, Fews, Kilmacthomas, at 6.30 p.m.

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PRENDERGAST (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Noreen Prendergast, late of Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, who died on 18th April, 2014. R.I.P. NOREEN Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses you more than us, And when old times we do recall, That’s when we miss you most of all.

–Never forgotten by Grandad Pender, John, Anne and family, XXX.

PRENDERGAST (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear sister Noreen Prendergast (nee Cronin), late of Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th April. April comes with sad regret, It brings back a day we will never forget, To us who have always loved you, Whose parting brought such pain, We will treasure your memory forever, In a world that can never be the same, Thinking of times when we were all together, Wishing those times could last forever, In our thoughts you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

–Always loved and remembered by your brother Patsy; sisters Mary, Eliza and Breda; sister-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nephews, nieces and grand nephew Donnacha.

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W O R R I E D ? D I S T R E S S E D ? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence 1850 60 90 90, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

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O Situations Vacant C EXPERIENCED TRACTOR DRIVER / MACHINERY OPERATOR WANTED – Kieran Hallahan, Bewley, Cappoquin. Tel. (087) 2549759. (17-4) KIND, RELIABLE LADY REQUIRED TO LOOK AFTER TWO YEAR OLD – In his own home. Cappoquin. Childcare experience necessary. Non-smoker. Own car essential. Tel. (087) 6259531. (17-4) APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED – No experience necessary. Reply in writing to Box No. 5503. (24-4)

SCANLON (18th and 2nd anniversaries) – In loving memory of David and Peg Scanlon, late of Cladagh, Clashmore, whose Anniversaries occur on 21st and 19th April. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore, on Sunday, 19th April, at 11.00 a.m.

FULL-TIME DAIRY MANAGER WANTED FOR 3 MONTHS (7 days per week) – 2 years minimum experience necessary. Excellent references essential. The ability to achieve targets will be critical in this role. Contact: (086) 3040881. (24-4) CHILDMINDER WANTED – Abbeyside area. Some light housework included. Apply with references to Box No. 5504. (24-4)

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Childminder Available

EXPERIENCED FULLY QUALIFIED CHILDCARE WORKER – FETAC Level 6. First Aid Course. Garda Vetted. Mum of two. Available for childminding. Full clean driving licence. References available on request. Tel. Karolina at (087) 2282146. (24-4) KIND, RELIABLE LADY AVAILABLE / LOCAL AREA – Monday to Friday. To mind child in my own home. Mother, non-smoker, full clean driving licence. References available. Please contact: (087) 6670648. (24-4)

Advertising

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

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

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–Always remembered by your loving family.

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† Drohan Monumentals † SKEHAN – Treasured memories of Richie and Mary Skehan, late of Cahernaleague, Ballinamult, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. A lot in life has altered, A lot in life is new, But the things that never alter, Are the memories of you. It isn’t what we write, It isn’t what we say, It’s how we feel inside, When we think of ye today.

–Lovingly remembered by Seamie, Lois, John and their families.

SUPPLEMENT TO REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2015-2016 Make sure you have your say on 22nd May, 2015. You cannot vote if you are not REGISTERED.

POWER – Birthday remembrance of Matty Power, late of 16 Kilrush Park, whose birthday occurs on 17th April. Today I light a candle, And say a special prayer, And take a trip down memory lane, And know you will be there. Though Heaven and earth divide us, We’re never far apart, For you are always with us, And forever in our heart. We are sending a dove to Heaven, With a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it, Because it’s full of precious things. Inside are loads of kisses, Wrapped up with loads of hugs, To wish you Happy Birthday, And it’s sent to you with love.

–Always loved and remembered by your wife Bridie; son Michael and daughters Pamela and Tracy; son-in-law Eamonn and grandchildren Oisín and Aoife, XX.

To check your details log onto: www.checktheregister.ie The last day for entry on the SUPPLEMENT to the Register of Electors 2015-2016 for the forthcoming REFERENDUM is Tuesday 5th May, 2015. The last day for entry on the SUPPLEMENT to the postal and special voters list for the forthcoming referendum is Monday 27th April, 2015. Application forms for eligible voters, Special Voters List, Postal Voters list are available on our website www.waterfordcouncil.ie, or you can call to the Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street, Waterford or Civic Ofﬁces, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Brian White, Director of Services, Planning & Corporate, The Mall, Waterford. 14th April, 2015.

BEREAVEMENT Support and help available Service – Free & Confidential Tel. 058-46100 www.westwaterfordbereavement.org

The Samaritans Beau Street, Waterford Tel. (051) 872114. 1850-60-90-90. Lonely – Suicidal – Despairing? Talk to us any time, any day in complete confidence Phone – write – visit

POWER – Birthday remembrances of Matty Power, late of Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, and Vina Power, late of Ballinroad. To our dear brother and sister whose birthdays occur on 17th and 15th April. Ye were the kind of brother and sister, Who leave lovely memories behind, And special days like your birthdays, Bring fond memories to mind. And memories are possessions, That time can never destroy, For it is in happy remembrance, The heart finds its greatest joy. Happy birthday Matty and Vina, XX.

–From your sister Ann; your brothers Michael and Tommy and families.

Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

DAVID KIELY MONUMENTAL WORKS KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Showroom at Kiladangan (near Radley’s Engineering Ltd.) over ONE HUNDRED headstones on display Telephone: (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663. Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com

HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc. FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS

Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday POWER – Birthday remembrance of Vina Power, late of Ballinroad, whose birthday occurs on 15th April. Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as our Aunt, Was one of the greatest of all. A special time, A special face, A special woman, We can’t replace.

–With the greatest love we wish you Vina a special Happy Birthday, with love from Bridie, Tracy, Michael and Pamela and Oisín and Aoife.

RAHER – Birthday remembrance for Lar Raher, late of Clonea, Dungarvan, whose birthday occurs on 13th April. You are the kind of person, Who leaves lovely memories behind, And special days like your birthday, Bring many fond memories to mind. And memories are possessions, That time can never destroy, For it is in happy remembrance, The heart finds its greatest joy.

–Always loved and remembered by his wife Ann and family, XXXX.

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James Kiely & Sons Prop. DAVID KIELY David & Margaret, ‘Garrán Mhuire,’ Kiladangan (058) 42200 / (086) 2525663 (Est. 1919) Irish Association of Funeral Directors

Funeral Home Embalming & Cremations Arranged We attend to all the details: Church & Cemetery

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

SHANDON STREET & KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Phone: David (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663 Fax (058) 48712. www.kielyfunerals.ie

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SERVICES AVAILABLE

ROUND BALES OF SILAGE AND OATEN STRAW FOR SALE – Delivered if required. Kieran Hallahan, Bewley, Cappoquin. Tel. (087) 2549759. (24-4)

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

FODDER BEET AND SUGAR BEET FOR SALE – Cleaner loaded or washed. Ex-yard or delivered. Tel. (087) 2190265 / (087) 2112675. (17-4)

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

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

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WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

Tree Felling

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified. Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (1-5)

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Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

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Landscape Gardening

LANDSCAPE GARDENING SERVICE – Tree Topping, Hedge Cutting, Pea Gravelling, Fencing, Decking, Patios, Rockeries, Flowerbeds, Digger Work, Slabs, Power Cleaning and much more. Please call Dermot (083) 1970643. (29-5)

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Counselling Psychotheraphy

LOW COST COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, Dungarvan – Personal Counselling for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Member of IACP and PSI. Contact: Dr. Kay McKiernan (Psychology) 086-8578521 • email: kay@aonahouse.com (31-12)

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Computer Services

COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.) COMPUTER SERVICES – Laptop – PC Repairs, Screen Replacement, Virus – Spyware Removal, Pop-up Removal, Data Recovery, Network Installation, Speeding up your PC, Server Set-up (Linux, WIN), Secondhand PC / Laptop, Trade-ins, IT Service contracts for Businesses and Schools. Call: Thomas or Brian (086) 8606709 / info@technoelectronic.com / www.technoelectronic.com (15-5)

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Carpentry & Construction

MARK BURKE CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION – Highest standards, best price guaranteed. Available for maintenance, renovation and new builds. No job too big or small. Free quotations. Call 086 318 0612 or find us on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/pro file.php?id=141422531549 5691. (1-5)

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Air Compressors

AIR COMPRESSORS – Sales / Service / Repairs. New and Used Compressors. Air Tools / Sandblast Units / Aluminium Air Lines. Spray Guns / Air Line Hose and Fittings. Full After Service and Spare Parts. AIRCO COMPRESSED AIR SERVICE. Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (31-7)

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Re-Upholstery

RE-UPHOLSTERY CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must. Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed. Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

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Tarmacadam

TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (29-5)

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Agri Sale

GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (6-15)

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STONEWORK – Stone Walls (building and renewal), Bricklaying, Blocklaying, Patio and Gardening. Fountains, Paving, Construction Works. Pictures and references available. Fully qualified. Polish professionals. Mobile: (087) 7916261 (text preferred). Email: mlstonework@yahoo.ie / www.facebook.com/mlston ework (24-4)

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Decorating Service

DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix. Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates. Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered. Call: Prodec Painters. Padraig (087) 7730520. Steve (086) 8410901. (31-12)

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Free To Good Home

ONE FEMALE TERRIER PUP – Free to good home. Two months old. Contact: James Foley, Ardmore. Tel. (087) 6238204.

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FESTIVAL OF FOOD

Sisters Regan, Casey and Alex Keohane from Dungarvan enjoying the food at the Farmers and Country Market during the West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Foodies and families flock to Dungarvan for the 8th fabulous West Waterford Festival of Food! AND so the pretty coastal town of Dungarvan lets out a huge sigh of pride, relief and happy satisfaction, as the West Waterford Festival of Food is over for another year and the temperamental weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits, making the 8th year a huge success! This year’s festival showcased and celebrated Generations in Irish Food. As a country we may be small, but we are a land rich in stories of families who have been involved in food for generations – from the mountains to the sea, from local family-focused food enterprises, providing sustenance and hospitality for friends and neighbours to food businesses with national and global reach.

With over 90 different events, an increase of 12.5% on ticket sales, and an estimated 18,000 visitors through Dungarvan over the weekend, the town was alive from Thursday to Sunday of last week with food-lovers, funlovers and families. Even the weather cooperated for most of the festival, with some glorious sunshine, amazing sunsets and early mornings captured and tweeted by the enthusiastic Twitterati who participated in this year’s #wwfof15! While the sun shone brightly on Saturday, visitors took part in many outdoor events including Seafood Saturday on Davitt’s Quay, Hill Walking in the Knockmealdowns and the Crude

Food Trail on Saturday, which brought an estimated 4,000 visitors to the centre of town and the surrounding areas - and the Saturday market was also buzzing all day for traders too! Sunday’s crowd grew and grew throughout the day as the clouds dispersed, with an estimated 16,000 visitors sampling the glorious and diverse fair at the Farmer’s Market, from Artisan food to local produce and some beautiful blooms too! The Festival’s Hopper Buses on Sunday were even busier than last year, with 4 journeys on Sunday alone. This year also saw the addition of Hopper Buses running 3 routes throughout Dungarvan suburbs on Saturday, creating

an even greener festival with more cars off the road, and an enjoyable novelty as well! “This year’s West Waterford Festival of Food has been a great success,” says Festival Director Éimhín Ní Chonchúir. “Our theme of Generations in Irish Food is one that resonated with so many wonderful families and individuals who were happy to participate in so many events. I would like to thank them all for giving their time so generously, and to all the thousands of visitors who enjoyed the talks, demos and discussions. Dungarvan is a vibrant and hospitable town, and the Festival always brings out the best – a spirit of co-operation and friendship that extends to our guests

and participants from all over the country. The West Waterford Festival of Food continues to go from strength to strength – it’s good for business, good for the Irish Food industry and great for West Waterford!” Celebrating its 8th incredible year with a focus on Generations in Irish Food, the West Waterford Festival of Food hit many high notes with its irresistible restaurant trails, cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, children’s events, great restaurant experiences, movie screenings, live music, comedy and seaweed seminars on the beach – a delectable four days dedicated to making Dungarvan the centre of the Irish food universe!

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Vaughan Daly from Dungarvan pictured at the Moorings Bar and Restaurant, Dungarvan, for the Three Course Wheel during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] Orla Costin and Margo Roynayne both from An Rinn pictured at the Wine Tastings and Film Screening at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.

Oisin Brunnock from Rathgormack getting his face painted at the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th West Waterford Festival of Food at the Parklet near Garvey's SuperValu.

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A Chocolate Masterclass with Kathryn Hurley of Pallas Foods and Judit McNally of Ormond's Café, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Paul Bailey and Emily Francis, both from MIY, pictured with Catherine Kavanagh from the West Waterford Festival of Food at the Wine Tastings and Film Screening at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Filip and Antonni Rekaliek from Cork enjoying Seafood Saturday on Davitt's Quay, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Aoibheann and Aimee Ryan from Kilrossanty pictured at the Moorings Bar and Restaurant for the GoDungarvan Three Course Wheel during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Johnny Brunnock from Go Dungarvan and Saoirse Brunnock from Rathgormack pictured at the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th West Waterford Festival of Food at the Parklet near Garvey's SuperValu.

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And the Band Played On! Dungarvan Brass Band, led by Noel Galvin, play on in spite of the rain at the West Waterford Festival of Food Saturday. Louise Campion from Dublin at the 'Busy with Biscuits' event at the Presentation Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Annie Flahavan from festival sponsor Flahavan's, Aisling O'Keeffe from Cork and Emma Byrne from Dublin pictured at the Flahavan's Breakfast Brunch at the Tannery Cookery School during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] John Noonan and John Flahavan from festival sponsors Flahavan's, West Waterford Festival of Food CEO Eimhin Ni Chonchuir, Irish Women's Rugby Captain Niamh Briggs, Paul Nolan from sponsor Dawn Meats, Donal Connolly West Waterford Festival of Food Chairman and Michael Keane from sponsor Glanbia at the opening by Niamh Briggs of the Farmers and Country Market, Grattan Square.

Clarissa, Conn and Alanna Willans pictured with Adam McGregor, all from Dungarvan, at the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food weekend. [David Clynch]

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Sadbh De Faoite from An Rinn at the 'Busy with Biscuits' event at the Presentation Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

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The Druid Chef Rory Morahan at Seafood Saturday on Davitt's Quay, Dungarvan, during the 8th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Liz Collins from Dungarvan, Jane Keane from Kilgobinet, Jacinta Casey from Clashmore and Orla Murray from Kilrossanty pictured at the Chocolate Masterclass at Ormond's Café, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Sophie O'Shea from Ballinroad and Meadbh Nic Gearailt from An Rinn – Chocolate Masterclass with Kathryn Hurley of Pallas Foods and Judith McNally of Ormond's Café, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Ger Croughan from Dungarvan Library and David Lee from Clonea Power pictured at the Wine Tastings and Film Screening at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Briget O'Shea and Linda Hogan, both from Abbeyside, at the Wine Tastings and Film Screening at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

William Farnsworth from Stradbally pictured at the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Kate Longan from Ballinameela at the Parklet near Garvey's SuperValu for the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Ria Drohan and Gertrude Howley from GROW pictured at the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Aoibhe Gallagher from Dungarvan at the 'Busy with Biscuits' event at the Presentation Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Eabha Higgins and Doireann Eaton, both from Abbeyside, pictured at the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.

Niamh Dalton from Kilgobinet, Cathal McGovern and Cillian Ryan from Dungarvan and Olan Murphy from An Rinn at the 'Be a Pizza Chef' event at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

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Members of Comhairle na nÓg at 'Teenspace sponsored by GSK.

Colette and Cara Power from Waterford, Ruth and Anna Browne from Ballinroad, pictured with Lisa and Jamie Kavanagh from Wexford at Historic Fun at Dungarvan Castle for the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

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Musicians Gras de Barun, Meg Ni Riain, Mary Ni Mhuirithe and Michaela Nic Aonghusa, all from An Sean Phobal, performing at the Tionol na nDeise in Bainnlann Chuil na nGabhar, O'Connell Street, Dungarvan. [David Clynch]

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"Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event with Dungarvan Brewing Company and Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

Melissa and Tom Keith from Mahon Bridge at the "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event with Dungarvan Brewing Company and Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

Tom Dalton from Dungarvan Bewing Company pictured with comedian Danny Dowling at Dungarvan Brewing Company's "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

Ray and Laura Harty from An Rinn pictured at the "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

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Comedian Danny Dowling and Claire Dalton from Dungarvan Brewing Company pictured at the "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" at Merry's Bar and Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

Comedian Danny Dowling hosting the "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event with Dungarvan Brewing Company and Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.

Emer Enright from Revival Beauty Salon pictured with Claire Dalton from Dungarvan Brewing Company and Emma Walsh from Dungarvan at the "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

John Deasy, TD, pictured with Pat McGrath from Cappagh and Michael Curran from Dungarvan at the "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

Pat Devereux from An Rinn pictured with Peter Mullaney from Stradbally at Dungarvan Brewing Company's "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

Norrette Banbury from Abbeyside pictured with Nicola Murphy from Cavan, Marina Kilduff from Roscommon and Jess McGovern from Clare enjoying the Dungarvan Brewing Company's "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

John Faulkner from Kilkenny and Deirdre Mason from Clare pictured at Dungarvan Brewing Company's "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch Photography]

Amanda Beardi and Liz Stuehr both from Mercyhurst pictured with Aine Organ from the West Waterford Festival of Food at Dungarvan Brewing Company's "Irish Craft in a Glass: Beer" event at Merry's Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.

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COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302.You are not alone! (ind.)

Interested in volunteering with Dungarvan Citizens Information

WE offer you: • a rewarding and worthwhile experience • the chance to learn new skills • induction, training and ongoing support We ask you to: • share your time and skills • attend training as required Contact Dungarvan CIC, Scanlon’s Yard, Friary St., Dungarvan. Tel. 0761 07 6550. Closing date 6/2/15.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1/4/’15 – 1st Sean Twomey & Hugh Collins; 2nd Pat Noonan & Delia Cashell; 4/5 Mary Byrne & Helen Walsh. Lucky Tables: Mary Whelan, Christy Higgins, Hugh Geary, Ml. Whelan, Dinny Tobin and Sheila Lonergan. Raffle: Pat Noonan, John Conway x 2, Joan Hannon, Pat Kirby, Lizzy Keane, Dinny Tobin, Margaret Ryan, Delia Cashell, Bill Leddy.

Charity Vintage Tea Rooms CHARITY Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan - Old fashioned afternoon teas for charity every Saturday from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday, 18th April in aid of St. James’ School, Stradbally.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland Invitation ALZHEIMER Society Saturday club Entertainment with GER & PATSY, Music & Song on Saturday, 18th April, 2015 at Deise Day Care Centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Light Refreshments Provided. For further information Please Phone: 086 8362619.

Children’s Event a Great Success The children's event which took place last Saturday here in the Waterford County Museum was a tremendous success. The event was run in conjunction with the West Waterford Festival of food. The children were shown a power point presentation outlining the history of Flahavans and the making of porridge.The children learned all about harvesting and milling the oats which is then processed, packaged and sold to the retailer as Flahavan's Porridge. The children showed great interest and asked many questions. The children enjoy the classic film of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and were given samples of porridge to try with a variety of toppings. Each child received a goody bag, compliments of Flahavans. Flahavans have been milling oats in Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford for over 200 years and have produced a large variety of products for children and adults to enjoy such as, Flapjacks, Quick Oats, Multi Seeds, Strawberry, Golden Syrup and Original, Flahavans Real Fruit porridge with Sunrise Fruit also Apple and Raisin, also available are Hi 8 Muesli and Original Granola, to mention just a few. A bowl of porridge for breakfast will provide the body with all the energy it needs until lunch and is one of the most natural and healthiest foods available. A very big thank you to Karen Fennell of Flavahan's and to all the Museum staff and their little helpers for their contribution and most especially to all the children who attended.

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. NON-STOP-DRAW THIS months draw was held on Tuesday April 7th at 8:30 in the Community Center. The results are as follows: 1st €60 Pat Geoghegan 2nd €40 Celine Walsh 3rd €20 Patricia Healy White Congratulations to all. Next draw will take place on Tuesday May 5th. BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL DANCE REMINDER A Social Dance will take place in the Community Center on Friday evening 17th of April from 8 to 10 o'clock. This will be a nice few hours for everyone interested in music, song and dance and, of course, a

friendly chat with a nice cuppa and home baking. Everyone welcome. If successful it may become a regular occasion. BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB REMINDER Don't forget our next meeting is on Monday April 20th at 8 o'clock in the Community Centre and Interior Design is the theme on the night. All are welcome. New members can join at any time. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Dave Fennessy and Helen Morrissey. 2nd: Bertie Neville and Sheila Lonergan, Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes. Lucky Tables: Delia Cashell and Rita Doocey, Fr. Cullinan and Tess Hale. Tickets: Tess Hale, Delia Cashell and Helen Morrisseyx2. SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ

Congratulations to Katie, Niamh, Rina, Ava and Molly Meagher, Ryan Bennett, Rachel Mangan and Holly Feeney, who represented Ballysaggart GAA Club and were crowned County Champions for their Novelty Act in the County Final of Scór na bPáistí held in Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday night April 11th. Ballysaggart GAA was also represented in the Solo Singing and Figure Dancing categories on the night. Well done to all of the participants for a fantastic effort, and to everyone involved in preparing the acts and running the competition. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Mike Walsh and Claire O'Callaghan who got Engaged recently. Wishing you both the very best for your future together.

Stradbally BAPTISM Rory John O’Shea, son of Gail Wade and John O’Shea, Foxes Castle, Stradbally. The godparents were Paul Wade and Ciara O’Shea. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. ST. JAMES SCHOOL FUNDRAISER St. James School, Stradbally is hosting a fundraising charity vintage afternoon tea on Saturday next, 18th April, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. If you are shopping in Dungarvan do drop in and support this local cause. TIDY TOWNS NEWS As the evenings get longer and the weather improves the Tidy Towns committee gets busy in readiness for this year’s National Tidy Towns competition. The Stradbally Tidy Towns committee is 33 years in existence this year. It goes without saying that the committee would not have existed but for the commitment of its members and support of the local community and sponsors in all that time. This year a big emphasis will be focused on sustainable waste resource management. We will be looking at waste prevention, waste treatment and recycling. Our project will also include the harvesting of rain water.We have recently sponsored some water

buttes for the local schools, the Barron Hall and sports organisations. Some years ago in a similar project more than 40 homes started to home-compost in Stradbally and that has been built on since with Stradbally More getting involved and the tidy towns have their own composting unit. The National Tidy Towns Competition is for all strands of the community, not just for the Tidy Towns committee. We can all play our part in making ‘Stradbally’ a special place to live. When the Mayor of Waterford City and County was in Stradbally last week for the National Spring clean launch the slogan was ‘Together we are Better’ which applies to everyone living in our community and all local organisations. We shall be working now each evening from 7 to 9 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays and would appreciate if anyone has an hour to spare to come out and get involved. We would welcome new ideas and suggestions. Just let any of the committee know on the work evenings around the village. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw at the Bally Inn. The numbers drawn were: 2, 7, 14, 22. €25 went to Paddy Flynn, Cove Cottage; Mary Crowley, Ballydwane and

Joey Sheehan, Dungarvan. The promoter’s prizewinner was the Cove Bar, Stradbally. The next draw will take place on Sunday night at O’Mahony’s, Durrow. The jackpot prize will be €2,700. Thanks to all who continue to support the lotto. Stradbally was comprehensively beaten on Sunday by the Grannagh side who still have title aspirations to battle for. The locals complete their league campaign with a home tie versus Red Star on Saturday. Kick-off at 2 p.m. The U-11’s return to Kilmacow on Saturday for a first round of the Willie Moran Cup. Kick-off at 10.30 a.m. Academy and Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 a.m., all children and their parents welcome. The Astro Turf pitch is available to hire, contact Tadgh for time slot availability at 087 230 6841. There is a limited amount of club gear available in children sizes, ideal for birthday presents. Contact Gerry at 087 224 5712. BARRON HALL NEWS The Barron Hall is available for booking now, be it in the large Main Hall or the smaller meeting room. The kitchen facilities, disabled toilet and outside green area included. Contact the booking officer Nicola at 087 716 0700.

Ballysaggart Blooming in the Spring Sunshine

Children’s Event a great success THE children's event which took place last Saturday here in the Waterford County Museum was a tremendous success. The event was run in conjunction with the West Waterford Festival of food. The children were shown a power point presentation outlining the history of Flahavans and the making of porridge. The children learned all about harvesting and milling the oats which is then processed, packaged and sold to the retailer as Flahavan's Porridge. The children showed great interest and asked many questions. The children enjoy the classic film of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and were given samples of porridge to try with a variety of toppings. Each child received a goody bag, compliments of Flahavans.

Flahavans have been milling oats in Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford for over 200 years and have produced a large variety of products for children and adults to enjoy such as, Flapjacks, Quick Oats, Multi Seeds, Strawberry, Golden Syrup and Original, Flahavans Real Fruit porridge with Sunrise Fruit also Apple and Raisin, also available are Hi 8 Muesli and Original Granola, to mention just a few. A bowl of porridge for breakfast will provide the body with all the energy it needs until lunch and is one of the most natural and healthiest foods available. A very big thank you to Karen Fennell of Flavahan's and to all the Museum staff and their little helpers for their contribution and most especially to all the children who attended.

Tallow CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS Tallow is the place to be on Saturday May 9th, for a concert of popular music from Killeagh choir, directed by Mary Pedder Daly, and the Kiltha Tones, directed by Ursula O’Tuama. The list of soloists is headed by Frank

Ryan and Brideview Drama will present a commemoration to the local men who died during World War 1. This promises to be a very special evening, don’t miss it! Booking advisable at 058-56445 admission €10 concession €8.00. More information next week.

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Bonmahon BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO NEWS We had no jackpot last week but yet another match 3 winner with a prize money of €100! Congratulations to Maureen Healy who picked 3 lucky numbers out of the numbers drawn by locals in Hayes’ Bar which were 7, 12, 14 and 16. This week, we play for a fantastic €8,850 – get your numbers in or play online to be in with a chance to win! SOCCER FOR KIDS Soccer for Young People continues each Saturday morning on the Astro Turf Pitch in Stradbally Soccer Club from 10.30 to 11.45 a.m. This is an ideal way of introducing small children to group activity and learning the basics of soccer. All children are welcome -

and so are their parents. The AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire at Stradbally Soccer Club. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841. TINY TOTS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Tiny Tots Community Playgroup has been serving Dunhill and surrounding communities since 1991. Our staff have a passion for working with young children and are all fully qualified. It is a learning through play setting, using guidelines from Early Childhood Curriculum Siolta and Aistear. We have limited part time and free ECCE places available for September. Please ring 085 7612 985 or call to see us any morning during term from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Kathleen Cahill, Carmel Hourigan, Marian Walshe, Bridie Brohan, Helen Kearns, Mary Murphy, Mary Hennessy, Pam Burton, Elaine Murphy, Myra Ryan, Noreen O'Rourke, Sheila Lonergan, Eilish McGlone, Emma Burke and David Kiely of Lifesavers Training.

Kill PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING THE Copper Coast Geopark would like to invite all residents of Kill Village and surrounding areas to attend an information evening in relation to the expansion of the Geopark to include Kill. All are welcome to this meeting which will take place this Wednesday, 15th April at 8 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. SPRING CLEAN-UP We would like to invite all residents of Kill Village and surrounding areas to take part in a An Taisce Spring Clean which has been tremendously successful over the past few years. The good weather really has brought out a lot of people and passers-by. Help us to tidy up our beautiful countryside on Saturday, 25th April from 10 a.m. at Kill Community Centre. For more information, please contact Michelle on 083 1737 051. 2015 SINGER / SONGWRITER FESTIVAL Don’t miss your chance to experience real and original music at the 2015 Singer/Songwriter Festival at the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill Community Centre this weekend! There are a few tickets left available for this popular

Mary Walsh, Catherine Scanlan, Olive Whelan, Sarah McGlone, Roisin Dennis, Suzanne Flynn, Helen Connery, Peggy Flynn, Monica O'Byrne, Mary Walsh, Chrystina O'Sullivan, Mary Fenton and David Kiely of Lifesavers Training. Karan Casey from Ballyduff stars in this weekend’s Gealach Gorm Theatre Singer / Songwriter Festival. festival which takes place this Saturday, 18th April and Sunday, 19th April. The festival, proudly supported by the Waterford City & County Council features stars of the scene like Karan Casey, originally from Ballyduff and now living in Cork, and more highlights. The full festival line-up includes Kelly McRae (New York) with Peter Doran (Dublin) and Those Sensible Shoes (Anthony Mulcahy (Bonmahon & New York) & Rachel Stern (New York) on Saturday, 18th April and on Sunday, 19th April, Karan Casey (Cork) will take the stage with Patrick Freeman (Dublin) and Rebecca Collins (Tramore). Tickets are now available

at just €15 for each show or a fantastic €25 for both nights. Call or text 086 8569 358 to book your tickets and avoid disappointment. BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to Lisa Moran who celebrates her birthday this week = have a great day Lisa and a fabulous year ahead! TEENAGE DISCO Curtains up for one of the big stars of the dance scene – we are proud to present Muzzy G and two other top DJ’s to our teenage disco this Friday, 17th April. Doors open at 9 p.m., admission €10, strictly no alcohol! Find us on Facebook for some great competitions.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch OUR annual fundraiser for the Portlaw Cardiac First Response Group, the 7th Tom Jordan Memorial 5 mile Road Race will take place again in just a few weeks. The evening of Friday, 8th May will see hundreds of athletes once again travelling to Portlaw to participate in the race which has been a very popular race as part of the

Outfield Sports Three Counties Race Series for the past couple of years.Walkers are also most welcome to take part to complete the scenic yet challenging route. Walkers start at 6.45 p.m. with the race starting at 7.30 p.m. Anyone who would like to support the race as a steward, please contact Brian Nugent on 087 6128 451.

First Aid Training at St. Carthage's Rest Home, Lismore TWENTY-SEVEN members of staff were put through their paces with 2 days of intensive First Aid Training at St. Carthage's Rest Home, Lismore on March 23rd and 30th last. Topics covered included patient assessment and safety, management of

MEMBERS TRIP TO MAYO Our upcoming annual outing this year has proved very popular with all seats now sold. It will be a very enjoyable few days of relaxation, lovely hotel, and great food with lots to see and do. A trip to remember. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind our members that the annual membership fee is now due for renewal. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Museum, the annual subscription is €15.

bleeding, medical emergencies, head injuries, burns, fractures, choking, stroke, management of the collapsed patient and CPR. First Aid instruction was provided by David Kiely E.M.T. and local G.P. Dr. Noelle Quann of Lifesavers

LOCAL HISTORY Two more significant dates relating to Dungarvan 1807 First Christian Brothers’ School opened in Dungarvan 1819 Fever Hospital opened at Strandside North, Abbeyside BOOK SALE We are now collecting books for our annual book sale. Books can be handed into the Museum, Friary St. Dungarvan. No magazines, encloyopedias or school books accepted. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from

Training. A very enjoyable 2 days was had by all, with a bit of craic and a few laughs along the way! All staff members were successful in achieving their Basic First Aid Certification which is now valid for 2 years. Well done to everyone involved.

schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10-5 pm. Admission is free FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST WEEK ENDING 17th APRIL Aylward Joseph, 27, 4697, Pr. Army R.I. Reg. 1Bn, Newtown Kilmacthomas, Killed in

Action 11/04/15, Flavin Michael 37, 741, Sapper Army, R.Eng. 16 Coast Bn Waterford. Died 12/04/15.

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Kilrossanty I.C.A The guild cancelled their annual general meeting last Monday night owing to the death of our Treasurer Bernie Hobbs who died on Monday last. Bernie was Treasurer up to the time of her illness just some months ago. She was also secretary of Waterford Federation of the I.C.A. Deepest sympathy to her husband John; son Tom; daughter Martha; sisters, brothers, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law and all her relatives and friends on their sad loss. Bernie’s brother-in-law Joe Dee died just a month ago. May she rest in peace. The

Annual General Meeting will be held on 11th May in the hall at 8 p.m. BIRTH Congratulations to Richard and Lynda Cotter, Garryhalish on the birth of their baby girl last week. LATE LATE SHOW The Murphy family from Furraleigh were guests on the Late Late Show last Friday night. They gave an account of their kidney transplants and kidney donors. They have gone through seven transplants down through the years. Sean gave a kidney to Bob many years ago and he in turn had to have a trans-

plant; Lia had a transplant and also Jack. Bob’s third transplant took place last year, his brother, Mahon was the donor. It is a fascinating story but the family are very grateful that transplants can be done. Best wishes to all the family for a healthy life in the future. 50th ANNIVERSAY KILROSSANTY NS If you have not got an invitation to the school reunion you can contact Kilrossanty School at 051 291419. It will be held the Bank Holiday weekend in May. More details later.

The above photograph was taken on Easter Monday on the Mauma Road during the Comeragh Clean up.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Our very own Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán last Saturday night and €50 was won by Richie Hurley with card number 19, the Seven of Diamonds. Congratulations Richie. The jackpot next week is €1,900. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. EMMA DWYER SAYS THANKS Yes, I’m back and recovered from jetlag but also adjusting to my normal life. What a very rewarding, eyeopening life experience I have just come through. It was amazing to witness all the incredible work the Hope Foundation does in Kolkata, Calcutta. My few weeks of volunteering for this foundation was a life changing experience for me and gave me life lessons which I will bring into my future. The deep sadness in some of the children’s eyes will remain with me but also the happiness that filled them as they found joy in even the simplest things in life. I wish to THANK everyone local and further afield who supported my fundraising ventures over the past year, my family and friends. Every penny raised was for the Hope Foundation and it’s amazing to see the difference the fund-raised money can make to so many lives. Many THANKS again to everyone who helped and took a keen interest in my progress. Emma Dwyer, Villierstown. PILATES CHANGE OF TIME & DATE Attention all you healthy people. Pilates will resume on Wednesday, 15th April,

7.30 – 8.30 in the VECP Community Room, Main Street, Villierstown, beside the shop. MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP There has been lots of enquiries about a Mother & Toddler meeting group on a weekday morning. The VECP Community Room is available. It just takes someone to organise it and that’s not hard. There are lots of toddlers and new babies out there who would love to meet a new friend! and it’s a great opportunity for Mums to meet up and make new friends also. Tea and Coffee kitchen on site. Contact 0876635465 for room availability. FOROIGE The Villierstown / Aglish group meet up every Friday evening, now in Villierstown Church Hall. WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEER LEADERS. Contact Melanie @ 0872342099. VILLIERSTOWN GIRL GUIDES Every Thursday evening in Villierstown Church Hall & VECP Community Room our local Girl Guides, Brownies and Ladybirds meet. This is a great community based organisation which brings our local children from Ladybird stage through to Guide level, informing, educating and entertaining along the way. All of these groups need volunteer leaders. This would be a great opportunity for someone to learn new skills and give something back to the community. CRAFT CLASSES This has proven very popular so anyone wishing to take a lift please try and arrange beforehand. A monthly craft class is held in Mardyke House in

Cork. Beginners and advanced are catered for by qualified tutors specialising in Scrap-booking, Cardmaking, Mixed-media and lots more. A car goes from Villierstown and everyone is invited. Contact for lift:085-2801937. VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB It’s a very busy time of year for the “Gardeners” and they can be seen at various times throughout the working day in their Polytunnell. The result of the recent “Gardner’s Hamper” raffle:- 1st Prize – Alan O’Connor; 2nd Prize – David, c/o Eddie O’Connor. Tip of the Week – Prepare your lawn for spring. Rake the lawn to remove dead growth and winter debris.This helps bring light and air to the soil and encourages new growth. Re-seed bare patches of lawn. “In every Gardner there is a child who believes in the Seed Fairy.” CRAFTY CRAFTERS We are looking for donations of gent’s waistcoats / gypsy type skirts at the moment to add to our historic costume wardrobe. Remember we are always looking for material / embellishments / ribbon / lace / thread or anything that might be useful to continue to make costumes for the Dromana 800. Please leave any donations to the Craft Room, beside the shop, on Monday nights or leave in the shop anytime and they will be passed on. Thanks, The Witches. CONGRATULATIONS Well done to our local “SuperValu” supermarket in Cappoquin for winning the Supreme National Hygiene and Food Safety Award

2015. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village … Text: 087-3538347. MAKE - A – WISH The Make-a-Wish Charity is holding its annual fundraiser “Wish Day” on Thursday, 16th April. This charity grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions and gets NO Government funding. MABS – MONEY ADVICE & BUDGETING SERVICE If your finances are in a mess – we can help. Contact: 0761 07 2000. SHOP LOCAL – VILLIERSTOWN AREA Celtic Stone Paving – Specialists in the manufacture of reconstituted handcrafted stone paving. Contact: 087-6110136 – email-celticstonepaving@gmail.com Headrush – our local hair salon in Dromana. Jacky Nugent opens her hair salon on Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Contact:- 0876891976. Seated Acupressure Massage – Local qualified, insured, acupressure massage therapist available. For bookings contact: 087-6635465. Villierstown Shop, Main Street – Ross’s home-made tasty, healthy food … Yum. Tori’s, homemade, delicious, scrumptious cakes … Yum, Yum, Yum… Tori is taking orders for specialist cakes, party cakes, and party/event catering. Blackwater Kayaks & Canoes – Ideal for river trips, camping, team building, stags and hens. All

Emma with a friend in Calcutta.

groups catered for. For bookings contact: 0870989813. Povey Bags – Local hand-made stylish Bags & Accessories. www.povey.ie/ Buy online Irish handmade bags and accessories, oilcloth bags, handbags, purses, wallets, tablet / ereader sleeves, in modern and functional designs. River Valley Plants – Our local Garden Centre on the R671. Everything you could ever want for your garden. Contact: 02496168. Once Upon A Child – Pre-loved kids stuff. Maureen Betts – 02486222. SAFE TALK It's hard to answer the question … What’s wrong? … When nothing’s right... If you need someone to

talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor.” Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. All local news very welcome. FUNNY … POEM OF THE WEEK … A row of bottles on my shelf caused me to analyse myself. One yellow pill I have to pop goes to my heart so it won't stop. A little white one that I take goes to my hands so they won't shake.

The blue ones that I use a lot tell me I'm happy when I'm not. The purple pill goes to my brain and tells me that I have no pain. The capsules tell me not to wheeze or cough or choke or even sneeze. The red ones, smallest of them all go to my blood so I won't fall. The orange ones, very big and bright prevent my leg cramps in the night. Such an array of brilliant pills helping to cure all kinds of ills. But what I'd really like to know . . . is what tells each one where to go!

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Touraneena EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN THE SLIABH gCUA AREA THE Easter celebrations in the Touraneena area commenced on Holy Thursday at St Mary's Church led by local Pastor Fr Connie Kelliher with Gospel readings on Christ's Passion, a Reconciliation service with General Confession and the celebration of Mass with a full choir led by Therese Butler. On Friday the passion and death of Christ was commemorated through Scripture readings followed by Mass and Procession to the Altar of Repose. Easter Sunday was celebrated with a vigil and morning Mass of the Resurrection where the local alter committee had suitably decorated the altar and the Papal, National and local flags were flown over the memorial to the priests, nuns and religious brothers born in the area and who ministered in Ireland and around the world and which was inspired by the work of the late Fr. Jim Kiely of the Order of Saint Augustine, and the Sunday Mass remembered all those who lost their lives in the fight for Irish freedom. On Sunday afternoon the traditional Easter Commemoration of the 1916 period, held this year in Foremilewater, the burial place of a number of local volunteers and chaired by local Councillor Michael J. O'Ryan who introduced the various elements of the commemoration, following the march to the local cemetery led by the Youghal Pipe Band with flag carriers representing

the West Waterford Brigade IRA Memorial Association. Councillor O'Ryan commenced with a brief history of the events leading to the Declaration of Independence, its signature by P H Pearse, James Connolly,Thomas J. Clarke, Sean MacDiarmada,Tomas MacDonagh, Eamonn Ceannt, Joseph Plunkett, the 1916 rising, the execution of the leaders, the war of Independence, the Truce and Treaty debate, which followed and the Civil War, up to the historic last meeting of the Irish Republican Army Executive chaired by Eamonn DeValera and attended by Liam Lynch (then IRA Chief of Staff), Tom Barry, Frank Aiken, Sean Dowling, Humphery Murphy, Sean McSweeney, Tom Derrig, Austin Stack, Bill Quirke, Tom Croft and Sean Hyde held at the Cullinan farmhouse Bleantis on 23 & 24th March, 1923 and adjourned to Walls in the Nire Valley, where memorials have been erected to mark these important historic events. The next item was the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Tom Walsh and the laying of wreaths at the cemetery by Patrick Phelan and relatives of those who were involved in the war of independence followed by the recital of a decade of the Rosary led by Michael J O'Ryan, who thanked the large attendance for their participation in this traditional non party political commemoration. Guest speakers on the occasion were Jack Lane (Mallow) who referred to the prominent role of West Waterford volunteers in the war of independence, the

efforts by some individuals to downgrade the importance of their contribution and the importance of recognizing the historic realities of the period, and historian and TD Aengus O Snodaigh who complimented the organisers of the days events and emphasised the importance of having a fully comprehensive celebration, including the relatives of those who were involved in the republican movement at next year’s 100th anniversary celebrations of the 1916 period. Mary Hannigan sang 'an Irish Soldier Boy' and a selection of Irish music on the fiddle and accordion was played by Ross and Daniele Lonergan after which the Last Post was sounded by Paddy Ormonde and the celebration ended with the National Anthem led by the Youghal Pipe Band. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Weekending 12th April 2015. Lotto jackpot 600 Euros. Winning numbers were 8, 14, 22, There was one winner this week, the lucky winner was Trevor Power. Next week's jackpot fund will revert back to €200. As the jackpot was won, there was no draw for the 5 x €20 prizes. Promoter's prize of €20 - Thomas Keane. Tickets cost 2 Euros each and can be purchased from local retail outlets and designated promoters. Next draw is in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult, on Sunday 19th April 2015. LOURDES The Waterford and Lismore Diocesan annual pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place this year on 6th -

11th June. If you are interested in going on this year's pilgrimage please contact the Lourdes office, St. John's Pastoral Centre, John's Hill, Waterford. If there are any pilgrims that would like to travel with the special assisted section for the sick, please apply for an application form to Kathleen Keane, 2 Silversprings, Dungarvan, Tel 087 9729233. The special assisted/sick section are accommodated at the Accueil Notre Dame (Hostel for the sick in Lourdes).For online information please go to http://www.waterfordlismore.com. Also a big thank you to everybody who donated so generously to the Lourdes collection held in Dungarvan over the weekend. HILL WALKING The Comeragh crossing and Comeragh challenge will take place this year on 4th July. The event is hosted annually by the Dungarvan Hill Walking Club. There will be 4 different levels of walks. They are 1) The Comeragh Crossing, 2) The Comeragh Challenge, 3) The Nire Valley Walk and 4) The Kilbrien walk. All the walks start and finish at Bridgie Terries Bar with buses available to transport people. Entry fee is 25 Euro for walks 1, 2, and 3 and 20 Euro for walk 4.The fee covers bus transport, refreshments at the The Nire Valley and Mauma Road, a hot plate on completion and a contribution to West Waterford Hospice. So why not dust down the walking boots, put the date in your diary and see you there!

5 Essential Tips to Market Ballymacarbry Your Work Painlessly… Community Notes DELIVERED by Theatre Royal marketing manager Oren Little, the first REACH session will be about how to get the best exposure to the right people for your work. The five minute Show & Tell slots will introduce the work of basket maker Cathy Hayden and Waterford in Your Pocket creator Paul Dower as the first network speakers. Cathy Hayden is a basket maker of over 30 years and regularly gives workshops as well as participating in Electric Picnic and other festivals.Waterford In Your Pocket is about promoting Waterford, its heritage, people, culture and events in a lighted hearted and easy-going manner. Are you an artist, crafts worker, writer or are you working in the heritage sector, and feel a little professionally isolated? Then REACH (Resources & Enterprise in Arts Craft & Heritage) is an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, resources and information with colleagues in the arts, crafts and heritage areas in Waterford.There is no cost to the join the network – a €2 donation is suggested to cover tea/ coffee/ biscuits. Join us at the next meeting on Tuesday, 21st April at 8.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. in Waterford Youth Arts, Barrack Street. All are welcome to have a guided tour of the facilities of the venue also. To be kept up to date on all the REACH meetings, email reachwfd@gmail.com.

WALK IN AID OF PIETA HOUSE Join our local 2.5 miles walk in aid of Pieta House Saturday, 9th May, 2015, 4:15 a.m. Starting point is here at Ballymacarbry Community Centre. All participants are required to wear a high visibility west and light. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Donations for Pieta House are very welcome and will be collected on the day. MUSIC LESSONS Niamh Fenton will run a Music Class for Tin Whistle, Banjo, Fiddle and Accordion here at Ballymacarbry Community

Centre every Saturday 3 p.m. Price €5. First lesson is on Saturday, 11th April, 2015, 3 pm in the Library. FORAGING IN THE NIRE VALLEY Saturday, 16th May, 2015 there will be a guided foraging tour in the Nire Valley. Places are limited. Ring Michael on 087-7539276 to book your place.

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Jimmy and Oliver tackle a barrow.

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menssheds.ie NEWS from the Shed: The week moves on in the Shed after the Easter break. The lads are getting back into the swing of it with the workshop starting to get busy! We would like to say a massive thank you to all who supported the National Collection day, its not easy in these tough times. A big thank you also to the many Shed Men who gave their time to stand out and rattle the buckets.We hope to put the funds to good use and continue with our community projects.

Dungarvan Darkness Into Light 2015 DARKNESS Into Light 5k walk/run is the annual national fundraiser for Pieta House, which is a crisis intervention service for those struggling with suicidal thoughts and/or selfharm. From humble beginnings, Pieta House has grown to almost 180 therapists and administration staff, and the demand for our service hasn’t let up. To that end, in 2014 alone, over 5,000 people came through our doors suffering from suicidal ideation or engaging in selfharm. Joan Freeman’s vision is to have a centre within 100km of every person in Ireland and Pieta is well on our way to achieving this with plans in place to open three further centres in Donegal, Waterford and Westmeath. As 90% of our income comes from fundraising events, we rely heavily on the support and encouragement of our volunteers and friends of Pieta. Our flagship fundraiser, the phenomenon that is Darkness Into Light, an event that is almost entirely organised by our amazing volunteers continues to go from strength to strength on May 9th it will celebrate its seventh birthday. Nearly a quarter of a million have taken part and this year it will touch the lives of thousands in 80 venues across Ireland and internationally. Dungarvan has already hosted three walks, starting with 400 people coming out for the first walk in 2012 and raising an amazing €13,500. In 2013 over 1400 people took part,

and an amazing €40,000 was raised. In 2014 we moved to a new venue, St. Augustine’s College, Duckspool, to facilitate the ever growing numbers. This optimism was well founded as over 2,200 people, (out of a population of 9,500) helped raise over €50,000 to help Pieta House continue its work to help prevent suicide. This year’s walk is especially important as every cent raised goes to the building of the new Pieta House Waterford, which is already at an advanced stage of planning. But this amazing work and event could not take place without the wonderful support of our sponsors and donors, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone is already so supportive and facilitating of the landmark event that Darkness Into Light Dungarvan has become. To register, there is a number of venues around the county, and in Dungarvan, very kindly hosting us, see below for full details, and thanks to all for their kindness. You can also register online, at dil.pieta.ie, and bring your receipt to any of these registrations to collect your tee shirt. PLEASE NOTE, LATE REGISTRATION ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK WILL CLOSE AT 3.30 a.m. TO ALLOW EVERYONE TO GATHER AT THE START LINE AT 4.00 a.m. We look forward to seeing all the familiar faces, families that have become

like friends in their constant support of our work, and lots of new ones faces too! DARKNESS INTO LIGHT DUNGARVAN 2015 REGISTRATION & TEE COLLECTION Monday, April 20th – Friday, May 8th: Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, Lower Main St., 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Friday, April 24th – Youghal, The Red Store, 7–9 p.m. Saturday, April 25th – Ardmore, Halla Degalin, 7–9 p.m. Sunday, April 26th – An Rinn, Hall An Phobol, 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Saturday, 2nd May – Dungarvan Shopping Centre, 12 noon – 6.00 p.m. Saturday, 2nd May – Kilmacthomas, Kirwan’s Pharmacy, 2–4 p.m. Monday, 4th May – Dungarvan Shopping Centre, 12 noon – 6.00 p.m. Tuesday, 5th May – Friday, 8th May: Ger Wyley’s, 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 7th May – Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds , 6–8 p.m. Friday, 8th May – Friary College, 6–8 p.m. Saturday, 9th May – Friary College, 3.00–3.30 a.m.

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Ardmore ARDMORE/GRANGE ICA NEWS Annual Antiques Fair – This year the Antiques Fair will be held in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore on Sunday, 19th July.There will be a large and varied selection of antiques and collectables on sale.The doors will be open between 12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Afternoon tea will be served in the ICA Hall (at the back of Halla Deuglán) where there will be delicious cakes and desserts on offer, with the usual cups of tea or coffee and soft drinks for the children, all for the price of €5. COMMUNITY CRAFT MORNING We will be continuing our Craft Mornings which have been very popular and enjoyable. On Tuesday mornings, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the ICA Hall is open to everyone in the community for working on crafts such as quilting, knitting, embroidery, tapestry, lace-making, crotchet, watercolour painting, drawing, etc., etc. There are ICA Members available to assist with these crafts. Come once or as many times as you like. If you require any more information, please contact Jean McCarthy on (024) 94 532.

COMMUNITY ALERT Ardmore/Grange Community Alert will hold a public meeting in the I.C.A. Hall, Ardmore on Thursday next, 16th April, at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.The agenda will include an update on criminal activity in the Ardmore/Grange area and a report on the recent meeting held in the Dungarvan Garda Station. GRANGE N.S. PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS Plans are well underway for our major fundraiser, An Evening at the Dogs, which will take place in Youghal Greyhound Track on Friday, 29th May. Confirmed details for the event are commentary from Brian Gleeson of RTÉ and Channel 4 and Oisin Langan from Newstalk. We will have entertainment from the renowned Wobbly Circus, face painting and lots lots more. We would like to take the opportunity to thank all the businesses who have sponsored our event and if there is anyone or business who has not been contacted would like to support the event please contact 087 7411410. All advertisements for the race card need to be forwarded to Nora or

Damien by Thursday, 30th April, to ensure we have all information to our printers in time. Currently tickets are on sale, all families and teachers in Grange School have tickets for sale. The tickets are priced at €15 for a family ticket.Tickets are also available in Grange and Ardmore Post Offices. All entrance tickets will be entered in a fantastic draw, which will be held on the night. We are currently in the process of finalising the prizes but can confirm that there are hotel breaks in some of Ireland’s top hotels. Even if you cannot attend on the night by purchasing a ticket to support the school, you will be entered in the draw for these fabulous prizes. Our next meeting is Tuesday, 21st April, at 8.00 p.m. in the school. PRIDE OF PLACE I was privileged to be among the group of twenty or so people from our community who were awarded a Mayoral Reception in the Civic Offices in Dungarvan last week, to mark Ardmore’s great success in last year’s Pride of Place competition. It was a lovely evening and I have to sa a Well Done to Rosie Plummer-Mansfield who was put on the spot so to

speak when asked to say a few words; she did fine! HALLA DEUGLÁN BAZAAR Mentioned this briefly a while back so just take this a little reminder. I know it’s only April, I know we are yet to experience the fullon summer season but one of the ‘must go to’ events for many people every July is the Annual Halla Deuglán Bazaar which is traditionally held on the first Sunday of July, which is the case this year as well. Time to start dropping down items for said Bazaar to the Hall every Saturday morning then! If you get in touch with any of the Hall Committee I’m sure they could arrange any other day as well if Saturday doesn’t suit. My wife is one of those committee members and her number is 0861985524, give her a buzz if you have anything interesting to donate! ARDMORE AFC SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOL FAI Summer Soccer Schools returns to Ardmore A.F.C. again in 2015!!!! It takes place in Dysert Park, Ardmore from Monday, 20th July, to Friday, 24th July, 2015!!!!! Bookings open soon @ www.summersoccerschools.ie

Recent meeting with Council and Smarter Travel IN July 2014, a public workshop was held at Clonea Strand Hotel by Ballinroad Community Group, supported by Smarter Travel and Waterford City & County Council. There was a large turnout of local residents at the workshop, where they identified road safety issues in the Ballinroad area and put forward a number of suggested solutions. The results of this workshop were used as design input by an engineer who was assigned to the community group by Smarter Travel in relation to planning in Phase 2.The engineer prepared draft drawings based on the suggestions made at the workshop. The committee reviewed these preliminary drafts and provided further feedback to the engineer. These early drawings and feedback were passed on to Smarter Travel. Recently, members of Ballinroad Community Group's committee met with officials from the Council's Road Department and Smarter Travel. The purpose of the meeting was both for the officials to update the Community Group on the progress of Smarter Travel plans for the Ballinroad area, and for the Group to advise the offi-

cials of our road development concerns and priorities. The committee learnt that Phase 2 of Smarter Travel in Ballinroad will be scaled down due to budget constraints. While the Group are disappointed with this, we acknowledge the significant work done to date in the Ballinroad area by the Council and Smarter Travel. We will continue to work with the Council and Smarter Travel to ensure that funds are made available where possible. We were pleased to find out at the meeting that Smarter Travel have committed to carry out work at Ballinroad crossroads this year and consultations are currently ongoing with relevant landowners. In addition, the Roads Dept are examining options for improving the road that runs from the cross along by the longer stretch of graveyard wall to make the road safer and to improve access to parking at the church. The Council will also be looking into the feasibility of carrying out patching work or surface dressing on sections of the road from the cross towards the golf club. Acting on feedback from the

group's workshop, Smarter Travel will investigate how the road from the cross to Clonea roundabout can be made safer for all road users. The committee have been liaising with officials on all of the above behind the scenes. There is scope for a lot of work to be done and it will be necessary for projects to be phased over the short, medium and long term and for funding to be secured. We are pleased that plans to improve road safety in Ballinroad area are progressing. Ballinroad Community Group committee will maintain contact with the Council and Smarter Travel representatives in pursuit of our road safety objectives. In other news, the Council have recently made Gateway staff available in the village area, to collect litter, which is very much welcome. The Group's AGM will take place during the Summer, where all residents of the area are encouraged to attend and express their views. The aim of Ballinroad Community Group is to work together to enhance the living experience in the greater Ballinroad area.

Eoghan Burke representing Dungarvan No Name Club

Liadain Nic Dhonncha representing Dungarvan No Name Club

D u n g a r va n N o N a m e C l u b ( F U N W I T H O U T A LC O H O L ) NO NAME CLUB NATIONAL YOUTH AWARDS THE No Name Club National Youth Awards will bring together 900 teenagers and 300 adult leaders to celebrate the work that teenagers are doing in communities across Ireland.The black-tie affair at the Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny on Saturday night, April 25th, will see the No Name Club Host and Hostess of the Year named. The Finalists have been selected from 2,000 No Name Club host and hostesses across the country and will be honoured for the work they have carried out within their club, the wider community, and for the talents they bring to society. Eight teenagers from across the country have made it to the final of the national competition, after being chosen to represent their clubs, communities, counties and regions at the regional finals of the competition which were held in February. LIADAIN NIC DHONNCHA DUNGARVAN NNC Liadain Nic Dhonncha attends Ard Scoil na nDeise Dungarvan and is in Fifth year, where she is considering Primary School Teaching, Psychology or Media as a career and has been a member of Dungarvan No Name Club for two years. Liadain lives in the Ring Gaeltacht and is from a family of native Irish speakers she loves the Irish language and music, in the summer she works in Colaiste na Rinne where she put her Irish to good use. Playing for Waterford in Croke Park in 2006 while also a qualified coach and referee for girls 8-12. Liadain loves to get

involved in projects and encourages others to do so as well and is currently fundraising for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Groups and helped with the Jack and Jill Foundation in TY, Dungarvan No Name Club have great winning record in the No Name Club Super Talent Competition, with its wide ranging categories that include playing instruments, singing, dancing, comedy or creating a film; the No Name Club Super Talent competition allows teenagers from communities across Ireland to showcase their talents. Liadain has fundraised for the Irish Cancer Society and worked in Nemeton TV production studio where she learnt about Graphic Production. Winning her Gaisce award and working in her local playschool learning sign language and climbing the Knockmealdown Mountains have all been proud achievements. Liadain is so proud to represent her club at the National Youth Awards in Kilkenny. EOGHAN BURKE DUNGARVAN NNC Eoghan Burke is a TY student at Dungarvan CBS. Eoghan is interested in Teaching or Media as a career. A Member of Comhairle na nÓg for two years they worked on and developed and Cyber Bullying Code and “What is Beauty” a body image Campaign. A keen sailor Eoghan has been a member of Dungarvan sailing Club for five years and a member of Dungarvan Brass band for seven years, Eoghan plays the Cornet, Trinity Guildhall Level Five and has been a conductor for the youth band.

As well of a love of Public Speaking and also an active member of the Dungarvan Junior Musical Society recently playing the lead in “Joseph”. Eoghan loves being involved in his club and has been to Mellery, Dragon boat charity raft race and loved attending Lilliput, No Name Club Youth Health promotion day as well as helping out at the Dungarvan Disco’s and helping with the Premiere presentation of Patrick’s Day a wonderful new film about Mental Health Issues. Eoghan co-produced a promo film for the No Name Club Mellery weekend and is currently rehearsing for Super Talent 2015. No Name Clubs Super Talent Competition, with its wide ranging categories that include playing instruments, singing, dancing, comedy or creating a film; the No Name Club Super Talent competition allows teenagers from communities across Ireland to showcase their talents. A Volunteer for the Sean Kelly Cycle and the Ann LeRoy Centre for adults with Special Needs, Eoghan is so proud to represent his club at the National Youth Awards in Kilkenny MC for the big occasion is RTE journalist and News Broadcaster Sharon Ni Bheolain, who will interview the finalists on stage and ask them to perform a party piece in front of the 1,000+ crowd. Guests will be treated to a four-course meal and a six hour disco will allow club members from communities across Ireland celebrate their involvement with the No Name Club and party into the early hours of the morning in a safe and supervised setting.

LISMORE TIDY TOWNS On Tuesday, 7th the working team did sweeping on Vee Road at Ballyrafter and wall cleaning on the Ballyduff Road. Henry our CES worker weeded and cleaned the border where the Photina hedge has been planted on the New Street side of Lios an Oir. The Easter Egg Draw was once again a successful venture. Many thanks to the proprietors of the eight business premises who each sold lines in their shops for the draw, Derek Dowd, Willie & Laura Roche, Eamonn Walsh, Credit Union, John & Pat O'Gorman, Michael & Mary McGrath, Anne McCarthy, Rose O’Dowd. Thanks again to the many people in the community who bought lines. Below are a list of the winners: WINNERS - SELLERS Mary Bennett Lenane, Ballyanchor Rd., Lismore Derek Dowd Sophie Brown, New Street, Lismore Roche's Centra Una Walsh, Ballysaggart Lismore Credit Union Caoimhe McGrath, Townparks, Lismore O'Gorman's Christina O'Sullivan,

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and tales, The Lismore Towers Lismore Story Festival Parks Rd., Lismore McGrath's Butcher Mary O'Brien, The Orchard, Lismore Wine Vaults Seamus Hurley Rose's West End Bar ECO TIP OF THE WEEK: Continuing the theme of waste reduction. The list of websites this week could help gardeners get ideas on how to reduce waste: www.giyireland.com-grow it yourself website www.incredibleedibles.ie -- your garden/schools healthy eating iniative that encourages the growing of fruit and vegtables www.communitygardennetwork.ning.com---community gardening LISMORE CASTLE ARTS SPRING SPREE Lismore Castle Arts were delighted to welcome over 800 people to this year’s Spring Spree. This was the second of the castles annual one day charity event which celebrates the local community as well as the opening season of the castles gardens and gallery.The event took place on the 4th of April with visitors encouraged to explore the gardens and partake in a vast array of activities ranging from pony rides to table quizzes, Easter egg hunts to

bake sales. The day was a resounding success with a substantial amount raised for both the St.Vincent de Paul Society and the Lismore Castle Education programme.We wish to extend a warm thank you to all involved. For further information on up and coming events please do not hesitate to contact Lismore Castle Arts on 058 54061 or info@lismorecastlearts.ie FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT LISMORE CASTLE ARTS

Friday, 8th May GROWING, CUTTING & ARRANGING FLOWERS: A MASTERCLASS WITH THE CASTLE GARDENS TEAM Join the Lismore Castle Gardens team for a unique workshop, which will take you from learning about nurturing, growing and tending your own cut flowers, to cutting and making floral arrangements. The workshop will take place in the castle gardens, followed by a workshop in the Banqueting Hall. Morning tea refreshments provided. 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.,

€45 per person, booking essential. For all bookings please contact: Paul McAree, Exhibitions and Events Manager, Lismore Castle Arts, Lismore, Co. Waterford.T: (058) 54061 / W: www.lismorecastlearts.ie EXHIBITIONS Trinity’s College Gallery: The Swing of the Sixties – Curated by Richard Wood – 3rd April – 7th June. Josef Albers, Karel Appel, Patrick Collins, Barrie Cooke, Carlos CruzDiez, Micheal Farrell, Robert Indiana, Cecil King, Roy Lichtenstein, Nano Reid, Patrick Scott,William Scott, Peter Sedgley and Victor Vasarely. LISMORE MOCHUDA LOTTO Draw Results Date: April 7th, 2015 Super Jackpot €10950.00. Letters drawn: G, I, K, M. No winner. Bonus Jackpot €150.00 C, G, K, T. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20.00 each: Veronica Troy, New Street, Lismore Mary O’Shea, Melleray, Cappoquin Mary McBride, South Mall, Lismore Next Draw April 14th, 2015. The Classroom. Super Jackpot €11,100.00

SATURDAY, APRIL 18th 2015 EXCITING and ambitious new children’s festival launched in Lismore County Waterford featuring a line up of best-selling and well-known writers and illustrators include PHILIP ARDAGH, CHRIS RIDELL, DARREN SHAN, MARIE-LOUISE FITZPATRICK, SARAH MCINTYRE, SHANE HEGARTY AND NIAMH SHARKEY The historic castle and town of Lismore County Waterford provide the magical setting for ‘Towers and Tales, a celebration of children’s books, stories and illustration, designed to give young audiences unforgettable, creative and transformational experiences with books. The castle, its gardens and a number of venues in Lismore itself will be transformed in to magical places for children and young people to experience books and stories, with lots of excitement and surprises, encouraging a new generation of readers, writers and illustrators with this hands-

on celebration of creativity and inspiration. Free and ticketed events for children of all ages will include a Monster Doodle, Inspiration Station, the CBI Book Doctors, book making, costumed characters and pop-up story readings!! A bookshop, illustration exhibition and hot chocolate factory have also been added to the fun. Those not wishing to take part in events can simply soak up the ambience, enjoy the various food stalls and hot chocolate factory or wander up to the Summer House Café. The festival was born out of former children’s laureate Niamh Sharkey’s wish that all children in Ireland should be gifted a book, an initiative that is already suc-

cessfully delivered in over thirty countries worldwide. To reflect Niamh’s wish, and thanks to Children Books Ireland, all young visitors to the festival who buy a ticket to one of our events will receive a free book. ‘Towers and Tales’ is an independent initiative run in partnership with Lismore Castle, The Lismore Heritage Centre, The Red Hall, Lismore Castle Arts and Waterford County Library For further information log on to www.towersandtales.ie Or contact Festival Coordinator Maura O’Keeffe at: towersandtales@gmail.com T. 058 54288 M.087 2234201

Cappoquin Snooker Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart and BIlliards Club

CONGRATULATIONS to Most Rev. Dr. Alphonsus Cullinan on his Ordination to the Order of Bishop. May he be blessed with a great ministry in the diocese of Waterford and Lismore. He will make his presence felt in our parish here in due course where he will be most welcome. Keeping our missionary spirit alive in our parish we will welcome the Srs of St. Peter Claver here next Sunday. An address on their mission work will be given and a retiring collection will be taken up after Communion. So do show your mission awareness by being as generous as you can to this mission appeal. It is customary for some mission order to visit all the parishes in the diocese with the permission of the Bishop annu-

ally. Mrs. Lonergan and Ms. Maher are now busy preparing with the children for their First Holy Communion. The teachers do such great work, but parents do you think your child will actually be ready for their First Holy Communion? What is meant here is that will your child be able to make the distinction between ordinary bread and the Bread of the Eucharist. That is truly necessary if your child is to be able to value their Communion Day. As the priest in the parish I will be visiting the classes and talking to the children about this matter. I do meet even older children and adults who are not able to make this faith distinction.

Our next First Communion Mass will be Sunday, 19th. The organising committee have worked very hard to engage both parents and children. You can bring a horse to water but you cannot make him/her drink. I will leave you with a question; What are we doing by participating in Sunday Mass? PARISH OF LISMORE AND BALLYSAGGART Fr. M. Cullinan PP. Mass Timetable: Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 18th April, Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 19th April, Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m.

Cois Bhride GAA KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE, TALLOW Our U-13 footballers were in action last Thursday night and had a great game against St. Oliver's, with a final score of Cois Bhride 3-15; St. Oliver's 2-4. And our U-12 hurlers were in action against Lismore on Friday night in the Town & Country league beating them on a score of Cois Bhride 3-6; Lismore: 1-5. Both matches showed off some great skills in football and hurling so well done to both teams and their mentors, keep up the good work! Our U-16 footballers travelled to Waterford again last Sunday to take on Sacred Heart in what was our third game of the championship. After a loss and a draw in the first two games a win was vital to ensure an easier passage into the knockout stages. The boys did not disappoint with a

big win scoring 6 goals two crackers from Ciaran and William. Team: Mark Steward, Tom Roche, Billy Henley, Dean Beecher, Robbie Geary, Ben Aherne, Ian Beecher (2-1), Billy Hynes (0-3), Ivan O’Neill, Eoin McGrath (0-1), Kieran Crawford (0-2), Ciaran Hunt (2-0), Liam Motherway (1-1), Michael Condon, Ciaran McCarthy, William Cunningham (1-0), Padraig Hynes.

Our next match is against Ballyduff Upper fixed for Monday 20th April at 6.30 p.m. in Tallow. Full time result: Cois Bhride 6-8; Sacred Heart 1-3. Well done again to all the team and mentors, this was a great result & effort by everyone. Our U-9 footballers were in action in Tallow on Monday and despite playing some really good football they unfortunately couldn't get the better of Ballyduff on the night. On the same night our U-11 hurlers were in

Knockanore to play St. Pat's where they had a great win seeing Cois Bhride on a final score of 6-8, while holding the opposition scoreless. Well done to all involved! There is a committee meeting on Thursday 16th at 8 pm in Tallow Clubhouse and all members are asked to attend. UPCOMING FIXTURES Wed., 15th April at 6.45 pm U-13 Football Away v An Ghaeltacht Thursday, 16th April at 7 p.m. Minor Football Div 2 Group 2 Home v The Brickeys. Friday, 17th April at 6.30 pm U-11 Hurling Div 2 Away v Ballyduff. Monday, 20th April at 6.30 pm U-16 Football Div 3 Home v Ballyduff. Tuesday, 21st April at 7 pm, U-9 Hurling Home v St. Pats Tuesday, 21st April at 6.30 pm U-13 Football Home v Clashmore.

JAMESON CUP Darren Mason has qualified for his second Jameson cup final after a resounding three nil win over Michael Casey on Monday night last. This was a very closely contested semi-final but Darren has the big match experience which helped him through this tie. The opening frame was tight with both lads refusing to give the other any real chances and when we came down to the colours it was anybody's frame but it was Darren who got the vital colours and clinched it on the pink. The second frame was more of the same and again it was in the pot as we entered the colours and again Darren took it on the pink to put him within touching distance of the final. Michael was struggling to get the better of Darren who was playing some real solid snooker and he clinched his place in his second consecutive final with a 56-31 frame win and will now face the winner of the game between Brendan Walsh and John McGrath who will play next week.

AA FIRE SAFETY SCRATCH CUP Pat Fitzgerald is into the final of our scratch cup after overcoming some tough games last week. He first beat Rhiney Walsh by the odd frame in three with a 47-35 42-51 65-23 success before overcoming Ben O’Keeffe who was going for five in a row in a very good tie. Pat took the opening frame 55-28 before Ben levelled the match with a 56-30 frame win. The final frame went down to the wire with Pat eventually taking it on the black 53-51. John McGrath beat Martin Reddy also in three frames. Martin took the opening frame 57-39 before John squared the game when he hammered Martin 61-16 before going on to win the match on the black with a 52-41 frame win and will now play Brendan Walsh who beat Martin McCarthy again in three frames. Martin took the opening frame 59-33 but couldn't add to it as Brendan won the next on the black 59-52 before dominating the final frame and won it 83-39.We are almost down to the final

of all competitions now which considering our late start we have done well to get through them all. RED BRIDGE BILLIARDS LEAGUE (SPONSORED BY AIDAN WALSH & SONS) We have six entrants to our billiards league which this season we have decided to run it all off on the one night. It will all be played on Tonight Wed starting at 7.30. This means that all players will have five games each on the night so there will be plenty of action for everyone. The six lads who will battle it out for the title are John McGrath, Darren Mason, Pat Fitzgerald, Martin Reddy, Rhiney Walsh and Michael Casey. SYMPATHY EXTENDED All in the club would like to offer our sympathies to Brendan Walsh on the passing of his mother Mary Walsh this week. Brendan has been a stalwart member of our club for many years now and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this sad time. May she rest in peace

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Cappoquin National School: Pupils from 5th class in Cappoquin National School pictured with Mrs Anne Devine at the function in the school to mark her retirement as School Principal, included in photo is class teacher Breda Feeney. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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CAPPOQUIN AND THE NEW YORK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE We start this week with a lovely account from the Dungarvan Observer of 25th March, 1950, kindly supplied by Tony McCarthy of Ballinameela. It provides the remarkable story of a local man who directed the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade, no less. If anyone can shed further light on the identity of this man, we’d be delighted to hear more, and a sincere thanks to Tony for his diligent research too. Under the heading ‘Cappoquin Man Directs Big Parade’, the account ran as follows: ‘According to reports from the United States, New York has had its biggest St. Patrick’s Day

Parade to date. It was directed by Police Commissioner William O’Brien, a Cappoquin man who acted as Grand Marshal. Just before the parade moved off there was a pleasant ceremony on the platform where many notabilities were assembled when Commissioner O’Brien was presented with an Irish blackthorn by Miss Mary Frances Keating, the well-known journalist, who had travelled to the U.S. to ‘cover’ the great day. Mr. O’Brien, who left his native town about forty years ago, has been prominently identified with Irish societies in the States and for some years was President of the County Waterfordmen’s Association.’ As mentioned above, if any readers can give an

insight into who Mr O’Brien was, or where exactly he hailed from, it would be great to know. NEXT CARNIVAL MEETING Planning is proceeding apace for the 11th annual Cornerstone Carnival from June 19th to 21st. Tide times are favourable, so patrons can expect some river-based action this year, and great work is going on in trying to source new entertainment features, avoid clashes with hurling championship games and a host of other things that only those at committee meetings will be aware of. The open invitation to get involved remains, as always, and the next meeting of the organising committee is fixed for Buttons’ Bar in Lower Main Street next Tuesday, April 21st, at 8.00 p.m. ARE YOU A TREKKIN’ EEJIT? With just ten days to go to the great Trekkin’ Eejits relay walk in aid of the Day Centre, this is a final reminder to get your sponsorship cards at the Credit Union and get some spon-

The Old Courthouse Building in the Square in Cappoquin

sors on board as soon as possible. Whether you are thinking of giving this event a go for the first time (a ‘bit of an eejit’) or among those who have been doing this for years (‘proper eejits’), this year’s event promised to be as good an experience as ever. The organisation, stewarding and safety precautions are always excellent and the craic isn’t half bad either.Whichever leg or legs of the walk you choose, whether you get soaked or sunburnt, the Trekkin Eejits is an event which never disappoints and always raises much needed funds for good social causes. DOING ANYTHING ON 4th JULY? Cappoquin Heritage Group will be hosting a bit of a Mystery Bus Tour on the afternoon of Saturday, 4th July. Themed around the Battle of Affane and the story of the Fitzgerald family in the locality, we will be taking visitors to the Dromana 800 celebrations, and anyone else who may be interested, on a tour of the sites associated with the Battle of Affane in 1565, and also with the legend of the Cornerstone in Cappoquin itself. We will provide more details in the weeks ahead but put the date in your diaries if you’re interested. CAPPOQUIN 78 CYCLE Plans are in full swing for the inaugural ‘Cappoquin 78’ cycle, taking in a 78 kilometre route from the Community Centre to Lismore, Knockanore and Youghal Bridge, returning via Clashmore and Dungarvan, on Saturday, 18th July. This is a partnership event between the new Cappoquin Cycling Club

and the Heritage Group, and we hope it will be a boost to the area as a cycling mecca. It was very heartening a while back to see that our first entrant had signed up from as far away as Kilkenny. All details about the event are on Facebook, on the website of Cycling Ireland or by making contact with the club at cappoquincyclingclub@gmail.co m. Entries can be made via the highly reputable site, www.sportstiming.ie THIS WEEK’S PHOTO Thirty years ago, an artist named Francis McNeill visited Cappoquin and did a lovely sketch of the Square and Market House from the front of Collenders’. The sketch featured on the cover of ‘Ireland’s Own’ that year, and we reproduce it here in the hope that Mr. McNeill would have approved, especially if he knew it came from the Tailors’ archive courtesy of John McCarthy. The scene shows much that is familiar, including the imposing façade and ‘stoney stairs’ of the courthouse on the upper storey of the Market House, which was then a grocery shop run by Paddy O’Shea. Many details are quite different, however – the lack of railings before the days of ‘health and safety’, the steps leading down to Green Street, the public bin at the corner, the ‘cotoneaster verticalis’ growing up the walls.Those plants used to be great sources of hard red berries, handy pea shooter ammunition to a lost generation of miscreant youths who could find no other use for cotoneaster, no matter how hard they tried. Ah yes, the bad old days.

Cappoquin CHILDCARE FACILITY Sponsored Walk will be held on Saturday, 18th April, 10.30 am in Glenshelane Woods, followed by refreshments in hall. This is a fundraiser for the purpose of providing resources in Preschool and Crèche. CLOTHES COLLECTION Thursday, 30th April. Please commence your spring clean and free up your wardrobes, all for the good cause of Cappoquin Childcare Facility. Afternoon Pre-School Sessions have commenced for children starting pre-school in September 2015.The Sessional playgroup will be held two afternoons, Monday & Tuesdays, 1 pm-4 pm. Maria Uniacke will run these sessions. For further bookings contact Maria 058/52342 / Cathy 058/52746. Pre-School fees: €11 per session.

WATERFORD ADVENTURE RACE: 2015. SATURDAY, 16th MAY Registration continues until Friday, 15th May, 2015. Categories are as follows: Elite €60; Sporty €60; Duathlon €40; Team Relay: €160. Teams of four: Book now. www.waterfordadventurerace.m CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOTTO Current Jackpot: €5,500. Lotto for Monday, 13th April, 2015. Jackpot €5,400. No winner. Numbers drawn were: 13, 15, 20 and 22. Consolation prizes: John Murphy, Post Office; Vincent Coffey, Upper Main St.; Arthur & Verylane Maderson, Kilderriheen House; Jack & Adam Twomey; Conor & TJ Ormond, Paulbautia and Virginia Dransfield, Ballinwillin.

Kilmac FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Following are the dates for First Holy Communion in the Parish, Saturday 9th May Kill, Saturday 16th May, Kilmacthomas, Saturday, 23rd May, Newtown and Saturday 30th May Saleen, all at 11.00 am. TROCAIRE BOX Please return your Trócaire box to the church as soon as possible.Thank you. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmac AFC lotto draw for Saturday 11th April, letters drawn H, K, P, Z. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to:

Ann Power, c/o Lenihan’s, Tanya & Cameron, Kilmac, Pat McGrath, c/o Mosh's, O'Donnell Children, Faha and Joe & Marie Sutton, Riverview, Kilmacthomas. Next week’s jackpot €2,000. Be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club winners for Monday 30th March, Maureen O'Sullivan, Maudie Cusack, Eric Townsend, Rosie Keane, Nicola Carroll, Kay Veale, Agnes Thomas, Josie Gough, Pauline Desmond and Mary Walsh. Raffle winners Kitty Murphy, Kay Veale, Biddy Fitzgerald and Mary Walsh.

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien A BEAUTIFUL FLIRT A beauty often attracts unwanted attention. And there are few more beautiful butterflies than the Small Tortoiseshell, Ruán Beag in Irish. This little lovely has it all - gorgeous expanses of orange and black, fringed by scallops of blue and bars of bright yellow and white. As you'd expect, the lads pay attention. Come the early spring when the Tortoiseshells emerge from hibernation, their first order of business is to find a ripe patch of dandelions, though Grape Hyacinth or even Goat Willow catkins will do fine. Having supped, the guys and gals repair to the dance floor. The perfect ballroom features a healthy collection of young Stinging Nettles, above which the Tortoii cavort and display their colourful finery. Sometimes this leads to a rather genteel scuffle between the lads with each one trying to fly higher than his opponent. The appearance of one of the ladies focuses everyone's attention. Potential suitors give chase and the coy enchantress zooms off. Only the fella who can keep up gains her approval and the two settle into a dense tussock of grass or a nettle patch to mate. But, if the courting male's attentions are unwanted, the female Tortoiseshell uses her feminine wiles to shake off pursuit. The lady will deliberately attract the attention of a second male. In the resulting confusion of flight paths and colours, the lady Tortoiseshell will suddenly change direction and give both of her suitors the slip. She flirts, then flits away. DEATH AND THISTLES After a successful union, the female lays her well disguised green eggs on the

underside of a young Nettle leaf, preferably on a plant sited on the edge of the patch in good sunlight. Row upon row, she piles her eggs one atop the other. And when she finishes this exhausting task, the lady Tortoiseshell immediately dies. She gives her all, while the feckless guys continue flying about seeking fresh conquests. Country people know that early nettles are a capital tonic and fine source of vitamins. The young larvae which hatch some ten days after mom's passing rely on these nutritious nettles for their food. Young nettle leaves sustain the Tortoiseshell caterpillars for about 18 days of voracious feeding. After these two and a half weeks of stuffing themselves, the well fed black and bright-yellowstriped caterpillars pupate by spinning a silken web about themselves. Intriguingly, even Tortoiseshells who eat identical foods will produce different coloured chrysalis cases depending on the surface to which they are attached. So, larvae that pupate on dark coloured surfaces spin dark cases; those on lighter surfaces make lighter pupa. After emerging from their chrysalis some twelve days later, this next generation of butterflies finds all the dandelions gone. So they turn to another favourite food, thistle flowers. One reason this butterfly remains abundant is that nettles crowd roadside ditches and thistles are carefully avoided by sheep and cattle. So, farmers, those of you plagued with thistle and nettle-filled fields can comfort yourselves that you are providing superior butterfly forage. However, the Tortoiseshell butterflies are also happy to feed on a wide

assortment of flowers often found in house plantings, such as Lavender, Buddleia, Hebe, Ice Plant and a wide variety of wild flowers. Their fondness for garden blooms is a key reason that the Tortoiseshells are among the most frequently sighted butterflies in Ireland. HOUSE GUESTS In total, there are three generations of Tortoiseshells per year - the spring batch, a very short lived mid-summer group, and then the long lived August crew who will hibernate over winter and emerge to springtime dandelions. This last age group is the one most commonly seen in houses, sheds, wood piles and anywhere offering both promising winter shelter and nectarrich flowers. The two sodden, cold summers a few years ago played havoc with Tortoiseshell numbers. Weekly transects of local butterfly populations found numbers down and downder. But, multi-generational Tortoiseshells rebounded nicely after two warm summers. So did Speckled Woods and Small White butterflies.These species also produce several generations over the course of a summer. All the rest will need another few years of decent weather to rebuild their local populations. The lesson? Live fast, breed hard and eat your nettles. PARISH CLEAN-UP A fine day greeted volunteers on Easter Monday for the annual clean-up. About 50 people turned out at the Wooden Bridge in Colligan to collect gloves and bags and hi-vis vests. Then they fanned out over a wide section of the locale. The forest walkways at Colligan were cleaned of litter. Roads cleared

stretched nearly from the Clonmel Road, past the Wooden Bridge, on through Colligan all the way to Lackandarra Bridge and up Knocknamulee. A big section of the Clonmel Road was cleaned. Most of Coolnasmear, Bohadoon to the bridge, Currabaha, Ballyconnery Upper and Lower, the upper road from Kilgobinet Church through Inchindrisla down to the Stone Bridge - all had teams of volunteers picking up debris. The picnic following was filled with sandwiches, buns, crisps, juice, tea and coffee, enough food to replace every calorie burned in the cleaning. At Kilbrien a second group started at Beary's Cross and worked their way down to Kilbrien Church, then out the Mauma Road up to the top at Cruachan Mountain, then down again, past the pull-out and finally to the cattle grid at Glendalligan. A huge distance! The Comeragh Clean-up group worked the far side of the Mauma and then came along with a land rover and picked up the bags of collected trash along this vast route. A big thanks is due the dozens of people young and old who turned out to help keep our parish beautiful. In the words of Kilbrien's Ned Landers, "We'll all resume next year, God willing." DUCK RACE Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out on the day and to all the people who sold ducks. And a special thanks to our face painter and the people who came to watch the race and hunt for eggs. The weather was fine, the crowd large and the ducks in racing form. This is a list of all the winners in Sunday's Duck race:

A Small Tortoiseshell butterfly enjoys a parish dinner during last summer's fine weather.

Community volunteers turned out on a sunny Easter Monday to clean parish roads and paths. 1st prize Ann Hurley. 2nd prize Olan Devereux. 3rd prize Shane Keane. 4th Lucy Walsh, 5th Summer Williams, 6th Mya Byrne, 7th Anthony Beresford, 8th Anna Cullinan, 9th Shane Keane, 10th Senan Devine, 11th Johnny Ahearne, 12th Denis Cosgrove, 13th Barry Desmond, 14th A Walsh, 15th Kayleigh O'Brien, 16th Patrick Crowther, 17th Linda Bradfield. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLERS

15th April, Wednesday 10.30 am at Kilbrien Hall. All are invited. See the Kilbrien Parent and Toddler group Facebook page for more information. COOLNASMEAR BOOKS Going fast: the new book about Coolnasmear School. Only a few dozen copies remain out of the original print run in the hundreds. Get your copy before they disappear. It really is a lovely treasure, filled with photos

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Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach COMHALTAS CÉILÍ HOUSE It is almost 10 years since we last recorded a Céilí House programme in Cúil na Sméar. Last Saturday night Kieran Hanrahan, Peter Browne and the recording crew were in Dún na Sí in Moate, Co. Westmeath celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the local branch of Comhaltas. It was of course in Mullingar in that county that CCE was founded in 1951 and it came as something of a surprise that it is over 30 years since Céilí House, RTE’s longest running programme, was last recorded at Dún na Sí. With Fleadh Cheoil and Féile Trad na nDéise just

around the corner over the June Bank Holiday weekend Comeraghs Comhaltas continues to make representations for a recording in the near future. In the meantime we are delighted that our festival will be the subject of a special one off TV Documentary which has been commissioned with a private company. The 5 man team will spend 3 days in the area and some pre-programme research is ongoing. GOING PLACES If Cúil na Sméar has become well known as a centre of excellence when it comes to teaching and developing young performers the many directions in

which our members are going are like the spokes of a wheel. While some are featured as prizewinners representing many clubs in the various Scór competitions, others like two of our concertina players Clara Mannion and Ryan O'Keeffe were recently hitting the high spots on the programme of the Ennis Concertina festival. This past weekend also another generation took centre stage at the Food Festival in the company of a couple of our more experienced performers. Well done to Hannah and Luke Power, Caoimhe and Fionn Timmins and Séamus and Ellen O'Gorman.

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and memories from five decades. The book is available through the school on Monday to Friday. The cost is €20. For information or to reserve one of the last copies, call the school at 058-42177 or 083-4553333. COMMUNITY WALK Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights Reminder: Meet at 7.30 pm at Coolnasmear Hall. High visibility vests are provided.

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Ballinameela Sister Act BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 0878289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of April is Pauline Ryan who can be contacted on 087 2480321. Current events on in the hall and local community: Finisk Valley AC News Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela com-

munity pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Saturday training is be 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, this is to prepare kids for completion (Sprints, Jumps and throws). Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Next completion is Leevale AC Open sports on CIT Track on Sunday, 19th April. Anybody interesting in competing in these please contact the club. Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions. Irish Dancing: New members very welcome. For more information please contact Deirdre on 0860640892. Ballinameela Foroige: Ballinameela Foroige meets on Thursday evenings in the Ballinameela Community Centre from 7-8.30 pm. We have a very limited number of spaces available for new members this year, which will be awarded on a a first come first served basis. Please text Moya (087-6356478) to join

COMEDIAN Bob Monkhouse once said that there are only 4 types of joke. After that, it’s just a matter of fiddling with the details and the subject. Basically, a joke is a lie told well, with a twinkle in the eye. In the same way, games are based on humble, primitive ideas. These games originated from the need for ancient peoples to organize and provide structure to their society. Initially, war was the only game in town, so practicing battle strategies and combat techniques was a necessity. Games such as "Kiss Chase" are said to have had their beginnings in guerilla war tactics (now theres a thought!). As we became more civilized (if we have!), games became less aggressive and more creative. Children have always had an ability to mimic adults and their occupations. Boys progressed from toy swords and

the waiting list if you are interested. Ballinameela Foroige is looking for new leaders to help out on club nights. Anyone interested in getting involved please call Mary (087-9840827) for more details; you can also check out www.foirge.ie or call down to the Ballinameela Community Centre any Thursday between 7-8.30 pm. Ballinameela Adult and Toddler Group: Meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, child minders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome! For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. Badminton: If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to ballinameela community centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087 7681975. Community Alert: There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a

imaginary horses going into battle, to, toy ploughs and imaginary horses going into farming. Girls were drawn, and sometimes restricted to, dressmaking and housekeeping skills. So to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Innovation and technology added a new dimension to game playing. Wind up toy trains, clockwork dolls and sophisticated board games became more widespread and readily available to larger sections of society. This was due to the progress made in the areas of mass production and improved transport. With the advent of microprocessors and the World Wide Web, games can now be played internationally and even intercontinentally and between people who have never met. Halo, Grand Theft Auto,The Sims and Candy Crush are basically mod-

message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert. Notes for Inclusion: If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre. BALLINAMEELA LOTTO RESULTS - 13th APRIL, 2015 Wining numbers were: 5, 17, 20. No winner. €20 winners: Old Stock, Aglish; John Hickey, Knocknaskeagh; Pat O’Brien,Villierstown; Ronan Culloo, Ballygambon; Bunty O’Sullivan, Tallow. Next week’s jackpot €1,550 and the draw will take place in Maureen’s.

ern equivalents, in fantasy settings, of war, farming and domestic bliss. Except, now, the protagonists or players are isolated in their own individual bubbles communicating through pulses made up of "ones" and "zero's", interspersed with the odd 'like' or 'share'. Maybe "The Matrix" isn't so fictional after all. Of course, interpersonal relationships and people skills are taking a battering. So much so that schools are now providing courses that teach young people how to shake hands, speak to one another face to face and generally be the be the people we were before technology. Keeping human beings apart might not be such a bad idea, as that seems to be where all the conflict occurs. But then, we would miss out on so much. Leaving procreation aside (not easy, I know), we could only have created architecture, literature, music, art, sport and education, in co-operation with others like us. Missing out on that type of civilization would have been a shame. Remember, Italy had a thousand years of war, strife and division yet they gave us the Renaissence, Switzerland had a thousand years of peace and produced a cuckoo clock. Ballinameela Creatives meet on Wednesday nights at Casa Midi where the Irish Renaissence begins. We are also on Facebook. Bob Monkhouse also said,"They laughed when I said I was going to be a comedian....They're not laughing now!"

The Musical JUST 6 days to Opening Night!! Friday and Saturday are nearly sold out!! April 21st-25th. Fabulous Tiered Seating Plan for St. Augustine's College! A True Theatrical experience for our Audience!! We are sure you all saw the Sister Act Cast in both the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and performing for the Festival Of Food!! We got an immense reaction from the public, on both occasions!! Do not miss this Show Get your tickets this week!! Yet again we are bringing a Vibrant, Energetic show with a fabulous local cast to Dungarvan Town! We are excited about our new venue and have new tiered seating for our audiences! Did you know "The Clancy Brothers" performed on this stage in the ’70s! Sister Act is set in the ’70s with Groovy Disco

Music and Dancing! It kicks of with "Take Me To Heaven" and ends with the exuberant "Spread The Love Around" which will have the audience dancing in the aisles!! It features Romance! Mafia Mobsters! Disco Divas! and Rapstar Nuns!! We have a fantastic Adult cast who have been rehearsing since January with top professionals Vicki Graham, Director and Choreographer and the talented Elaine Ryan as Musical Director and Aileen Hogan as Producer. Audiences are going to leave this event astounded with the quality and sheer energy from this wonderful is cast. We have had great support from local businesses providing fantastic Pre-theatre menus: Crew's Restaurant! The Park Hotel and Nude Food have imag-

inative Sister Act Themed menus! So our Audiences are in for a real treat!! Thank you to our first nightly sponsors Paul Foley Oils, Crew's Restaurant, The Park Hotel, Star Struck Studios and The Weight Clinic. Tickets are on sale in David Walsh Office Supplies and Ray Kelly’s Wellbeing Pharmacy, High St. Tickets are €15 each or there is a group rate. Tickets are selling fast so do not be disappointed! Check out our pop up Nuns Sign in town and take a Selfie! If any member of the public or any local businesses would like to become a Nightly sponsor or a patron for this Theatre group please contact Aileen Hogan on 0876299508. Check us out on facebook Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy.

The Fantasy Dancers – Jen O’Donnell, Sarah Layman, Rebecca Hodnett and Laura Hodnett (leading choreographer for Encore Stage Academy). Missing from the photo is Claire O’Hallorhan.

Aileen Hogan as Sister Mary Martin of Tours.

Keelin McGinn as Sister Mary Roberts!

Mary Nagle as Sister Mary Patrick.

Raymond Tobin as Pablo.

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Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea A wise old owl sat in an oak, The more he heard, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard; Why aren't we all like that wise old bird?

THAT’S COMMON SENSE? COMMON sense, defined as "sound judgment derived from experience rather than study," is one of the most revered qualities in our society. It evokes images of early and simpler times in which industrious men and women built our country into what it is today. People with common sense are seen as reasonable, down to earth, reliable, and practical. But here's the catch. Common sense is neither common nor sense. If common sense was common, then most people wouldn't make the kinds of decisions they do every day. People wouldn't buy stuff they can't afford. They wouldn't smoke cigarettes or eat junk food. They wouldn't gamble. The unfortunate reality is that trusting common sense alone, in point of fact, causes us to make poor rather than sound judgments. Perhaps the biggest problem with common sense is that it can fall prey to the limits of personal experience. For example, when you're having a dis-

cussion about just about anything that requires taking a stand, for example, the weather, the economy, raising children, sports, what have you, how often do you hear some variation of "Well, it's been my experience that [fill in the blank]" and the person then draws a conclusion based on said experience? There are things that every human being should know how to do and not leave to another person, things that go to the heart of personal survival, self-knowledge, and longterm health and safety. In this way, you can learn common sense through practical knowledge and application, informing you accurately when times are harder or when you must react quickly. Knowing how to cook and how the food gets to your table. For every person who proudly proclaims that he or she does not know how to cook, there is a person easily persuaded by others that any food is suitable for them. It's no badge of honour to not know how to cook for yourself; it's often a sign of laziness or a rebellion against supposed domesticity. Knowing how to cook is basic common sense because it will ensure your healthy survival under any conditions. Knowing how to grow your own food. Being able to grow your own food is an assurance of self-survival. Learn the skill, if you haven't already, and instil it in your kids. They will love it! Knowing about nutrition. If you're cooking for yourself, and perhaps growing your own food, you'll be more connected with your

body's need for healthy nutrition. Eat healthily most of the time, in moderation, and with an eye to meeting all appropriate nutritional needs for your age, gender, height, and personal conditions. Knowing and respecting your surrounds. Its common sense to know what local conditions impact your life, from weather to wildlife. Take the time to get to know your local environment and respond to it appropriately, from adequately weatherproofing your home to removing invasive species from your garden. Knowing how to budget and not spend more than you're earning. It's common sense to only spend what you have. Sadly, many people manage to forget this, in an orgy of frequent overspending, behaving as if a bulging credit card debt came as a complete surprise to them. Over-spending is an irrational habit, as is hiding unopened bills at the back of a closet; reining in the spending with a budget and self-restraint is common sense in action. And make sure to get all important financial decisions and agreements in writing, from loans to sales; you can never be too careful when it comes to money. Knowing the limitations of your own body. This includes knowing which foods wreak havoc with your body, which foods work for you, knowing how many hours of sleep you need, and knowing the type of exercise that benefits your body and metabolism

best; read widely but work out for yourself what harms and heals your body, as you're the real expert on this topic. Moreover, you're no superhero - ignoring bodily injuries is done at your own peril, such as continuing to carry heavy loads with an aching back, or refusing to acknowledge constant pains. Knowing how to analyse situations and think for yourself. Instead of digesting the pulp media thrown at you every day, and ending up in a state of fear because every second news item is a crime or disaster, start thinking about the reality behind the newsfeed and start thinking about life and happenings with a healthy, open, and questioning mind-set. Knowing how to repair items. In a world heavily dependent on disposal of items rather than repairing them, we're adding to the Earth's burden. And, we're beholden to those who manufacture items with inbuilt obsolescence because we've lost the ability to tinker and fix things ourselves. Learning how to fix or mend clothes, appliances, household objects, car engines, and many other items that are important to our daily functioning, is not only liberating but is also an important way to exercise our common sense. Knowing how to plan in advance. So that you're not doing things haphazardly, more expensively, or without an idea of the consequences, learn to plan ahead. Forward thinking is always a sign of good common sense, as is being able to review the consequences of different outcomes.

KNOWING HOW TO BE RESOURCEFUL Resourcefulness is the art of "making do"; it's about taking small things and making them go a long way with a little imagination and elbow grease. It's about being able to thrive under difficult conditions and still prosper and not feel deprived. Knowing how to connect with community. It's common sense to be a part of your community; unfortunately many people prefer to remain aloof or unhindered by the others around them. Connecting with others in your community is part of being human, of relating, and of opening yourself up to sharing and generosity. Knowing how to keep safe.Whether you're in public or at home, safety is a matter of common sense. Pushing saucepan handles away from you on the stove, looking both ways when crossing the street, walking with a friend or group in dark areas of the city at night instead of being alone, etc. All of these are common sense safety actions that can be planned for and put into action before anything harmful happens; and doing so will often avert problems altogether. Think prevention, not disaster. The bottom line is that if we can learn to think in more open and rigorous ways, we can draw the most accurate conclusions and make the best decisions possible for the myriad of questions, concerns, and issues we face every day, be they mundane or impactful. And we might just all get along a little better too.

Rayban 15 Year Reunion A RAYBAN (Bausch & Lomb) 15 year re-union is taking place on Saturday, 18th April, 2015, at 8.00 p.m. at the Uluru Outback Bar on the Dunmore Road for all previous employees. Please pass the word to anyone that may have worked at Rayban over the years and invite them along to catch up with old friends, recall memories, laugh and

even have a dance to rock the boat! We would like to get an idea of how many may be attending so please text or email the following organisers that you will be coming along to the night. Jo Cregan 086 8367508 or jocregan@yahoo.com and Paul Quilty at 085 1944939 or send a message to us via facebook.

Carriglea Cairde Services team up with Dungarvan Shopping Centre and Dungarvan Gardai for the 2015 Job Shadow Initiative ON the 22nd April, 2015, Carriglea Cairde Sevices in association with Dungarvan Shopping Centre and Dungarvan Garda Station will participate in the National Job Shadow Initiative. At 12 noon job seekers will be placed in Eason, Butchers Block, Heroes, Gamestop, Lynch’s Greenhouse, Ciaran O’Flynn, Paul Byron’s, Eden Cafe, Lloyds Pharmacy, Carrig Donn, Harrington’s Bakery, The Vodafone Store, Shanique, Ger Wyley’s and Boston Barber. Job Seekers will shadow an

employee in each store until 2.00 p.m. A second group of job seekers will get an opportunity to visit Dungarvan Garda Station on the following day, Thursday, 2rd April, and get to see how the station operates! They will also get refreshments and get their pictures taken. We will also have a stand in the Shopping Centre on the day so call in and say hi and help us to promote supported employment in Dungarvan and West Waterford!

Sarah Tobin

Tallow Tóstal Festival SARAH Tobin is a 23 year old, newly qualified General Staff Nurse working full time in Cork University Hospital. She is also undertaking a Research Masters in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork part-time. Sarah speaks of how she came to enter the Waterford Rose Selection through winning the Tallow Tóstal Festival Queen Competition held last June, 2014. All the local businesses in Tallow were invited to enter a young girl, fitting the criteria of the Rose of Tralee, by the Tallow Tóstal Festival Committee last year. This was the first Queen competition held in the town for approximately twenty years and so 17 applicants took part on the night. The business Sarah represented was Tallow Tyre. This is a tyre garage and flower shop all under the one roof opened by entrepreneur Kay Murphy and her late husband Trevor. Sarah has worked in the flower shop and become good friends with Kay since she was just 16 years old and so she says she was

delighted to represent Kay’s business in the Queen competition. The prize she received as winner on the night included Newbridge jewellery, a crown, a perpetual trophy and sponsorship to represent Tallow Tóstal Festival Committee in this year’s Waterford Rose of Tralee Selection. Sarah also says she is delighted and honoured to be representing Tallow Tóstal Festival in this competition. This has given Sarah the opportunity to take part in some fabulous events over the last 3 months held by the Waterford Rose Centre. As a result of this experience she has made great friends. The Waterford Rose Selection night is taking place on April 17th in the Tower Hotel, Waterford. Sarah would like to thank the Tallow Tóstal Festival Committee, her family and friends for their support over the last few months in preparation for this event. Wishing you the very best of luck Sarah from the Tallow Tóstal committee and all the people of Tallow.

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Cyclists, young and old leaving Lemybrien on Easter Sunday morning on the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle.

Alan Harty taking part in the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle which started and finished in Lemybrien.

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Kieran Foley takes part in the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle which started and finished in Lemybrien. Cyclists, young and old depart from Lemybrien on Easter Sunday morning on the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Martin Hayes taking part in the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle which started and finished in Lemybrien.

Diane Behan taking part in the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle which started and finished in Lemybrien.

Marion De Burca taking part in the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle which started and finished in Lemybrien.

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Sean Shanahan taking part in the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle which started and finished in Lemybrien.

Cliona Mackey and son Luke pictured at the Mental Health and [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle.

Enjoying the Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 50K Cycle which started and finished in Lemybrien. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise SPRAOI Beidh an grúpa Spraoi ag glacadh páirt sa Great Irish Bake Off ar mhaithe le Ospidéal Temple Street ar an Aoine seo, 17 Aibreán. Míle fáilte roimh tuismitheoirí agus páistí a bheith linn gach Aoine i Halla Pobail na Rinne óna 10 – 12 agus go speisialta an Aoine seo. Halla Pobail na Rinne is the place to be this coming Friday where Spraoi, as part of The Great Irish Bake Off will be raising money for Temple Street Children’s Hospital from 10 – 12. If you can bake during the week, please let Bríd know on 087 7479428 or if you have any questions. SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ Thug na páistí ar fad ón Sean Phobal agus ón Rinn a chuaigh chun stáitse i gCeapach Chuinn do Chraobh an Chontae de Scór na bPáistí ard-thaispeántas uathu ar fad. Bhí ceol, amhránaíocht agus aisteóireacht den scoth le feiscint ó bhuachaillí agus ó chailíní an cheantair. Congratulations to all the children from an Rinn and an Sean Phobal who took part in Scór na bPáistí in Cappoquin on Saturday night. They all produced excellent performances on the night and most importantly the children enjoyed being on stage and showing off their talents. RANGANNA HATHA YOGA Go maith don chorp neart agus aclaíocht gach maidin Dé Céadaoin, 10.00 - 11.30 r.n. i Lios na Sióg, Sean Phobal. Beidh rang nua ag tosnú san óiche go luath. Tuilleadh eolais ó Claire - 087 0569907. Hatha Yoga Classes Gently improves flexibility and strength. Posture work, breath awareness and relaxation structured into the class. Classes take place every Wednesday morning - 10.00 - 11.30 a.m. in Lios na Sióg. An evening class will be starting shortly. Further information from Claire at 087 0569907. RINCE SEIT - LÁ OSCAILTE Beidh lá oscailte í tigh Helen agus Paddy Kealy, An Sean Phobal, Dé Domhnaigh, 26 Aibreán ag 2.30 i.n., le rang i rince seit. Beidh Ceili ag tosnú ar a 4.00 i.n. í gcabhair Coiste Lourdes - An Rinn & An Sean Phobal. Cead isteach €10. Beidh crannchur ar an lá. An open day will take place at the home of Helen and Paddy Kealy, Old Parish on Sunday, 26th

April at 2.30 p.m. incorporating a Beginners Class in set dancing. There will be Ceili at 4.00 p.m. in aid of Coiste Lourdes - An Rinn & An Sean Phobal. Entry to Ceili €10. A Raffle will also take place. SEAN-NÓS BEO Beidh lucht na n-amhrán ag bailiú i Meánscoil San Nioclás an Chéadaoin seo, 15 Aibreán do sean-nós beo ag 7.30 i.n. Míle fáilte roimh dhaoine gur suim leo na hamhráin a chanadh agus a chíoradh. Sean-nós Beo returns to Meánscoil San Nioclás this Wednesday night, 15th April, at 7.30 and all those interested in sean-nós songs are welcome to attend. LIOS NA SÍOG – NAÍONRA AN tSEAN PHOBAIL Buaiteoirí Crannchur na Casca: An chéad duais - Cis Casca - Mervyn Guiry, Gorteen, An Rinn An dara duais - Trí Uí Casca - Sean Flavin, Árd Mhór An tríiú duais - Ciseán uí úr - Cherene Ní Fhoghlú, An Sean Phobal. Táimíd fíor bhuíoch as an cabhair agus an tacaíocht a thug gach éinne duinn. We are very grateful to all who supported this raffle. COMÓRADH NA CÁSCA I MÁ NUAD D’fhreastail roinnt daoine ón Rinn agus ón Sean Phobal ar chomóradh a bhí ar siúl i Má Nuad Luan Cásca ag cuimhneamh ar an cúigear déag a chuaigh ó Mhá Nuad go dtí Baile Átha Cliath agus a bhí páirteach san Éirí Amach. I measc an cúigear déag sin bhí beirt ón Rinn, Liam Ó Riagán agus Seán Ó Gríofáin. Bhí ceiliúradh don bheirt sin ón Rinn ar an lá. A number of people from an Rinn and an Sean Phobal attened the wreath laying ceremony in Maynooth on Easter Monday to commemorate the 15 people who left Maynooth and took part in the Easter Rising. Amongst the group who were part of the Rising were Liam Ó Riagáin and Seán Ó Gríofáin who were remembered at the wreath laying ceremony last Monday. HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TELEVISION PRODUCTION- ARD DIOPLOMA Í LÉIRIÚ TEILIFÍSE HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND DIGITAL CONTENT. **Now accepting appli-

cations for September 2015 Higher Diploma. Round 1 interviews spaces still available/spás ar fáil This highly regarded Waterford Institute of Technology Post Grad Diploma in film making and digital media skills is based in a live Production Company, Nemeton TV which produces 300 hours of TV for TG4 every year with 25 employees. All lecturers are Television and Film Professionals or or Digital industry professionals as well as WIT academic lecturers. Students study Camera, Final Cut X editing,Story Directing. Student films have won Best Student Documentary of the Year 2014 as well as broadcast and commissions based on student films by TG4 (e.g Liam Clancy mo Chara TG4 Christmas Day schedule 2014 started as a half hour documentary made on the Higher Dip course) Graduates of the course have found employment in Film, making programmes for TG4 and RTE; Digital Marketing and Radio. Working as editors, camera,production crew and directors. Application form attached, course is taught partly through Irish in order that your employment chances are doubled as 40% of the Audio Visual sector makes Irish language television programmes for TG4. 12 of Nemeton employees are graduates of the Higher Diploma in TV. Fees are heavily subsidised and also students who have got grants for undergraduate are qualified to get grants for this course, as it's upskilling (five students on this years course got the post grad grant). Táim ana shasta le cur in iúil dhuit go bhfuil Údarás na Gaeltachta ag tabhairt tacaíochta don chúrsa arís i mbliana níl ga ach taillí clárú WIT a n-íoc agus mar sin támid ag glacadh le foirmeacha iarrataisí anios le haghaidh mí mhéan Fhómhair. Beidh an cúrsa seo sar mhaith chun tuilleadh s c i l e a n n a phraicticiúil. Beidh na scoláiríi ag obair i bhfíor timpeallacht teilifíse chomh maith le sin beidh siad ag foghlaim conas fís a úsaid i gcóir RTE,TG4 ar an idirlíon agus mar urlís margaíochta. Tá caighdeán teagaisc ana ard anseo de bharr go bhfuil sar taithí gach leachtóir bheith ag

deanamh cláracha ar chaighdeán craolta do RTE, TG4 agus BBC go rialta. Cuirfidh an cúrsa seo deis ar fáil do scoláirí chun díriú isteach ar stiúrú agus eagarthóireacht agus ceamraí. Further information from Bláithín Ní Chatháin - Email: blaithin@nemeton.ie Tel: 058 46499 CUIBHRINN / ALLOTMENTS Anois teacht an earraigh .... Tá deis iontach ann do dhaoine gur mhaith leo tosnú leis an garraíodóireacht. Más suim leat a bheith páirteach i ngrúpa beag daoine a bhíonn ag fás glasraí is bláthanna srl, in áit fíor álainn chuige sa Sean Phobal, cuir scéal dtí Míchéal ar 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com As the growing season approaches, we are looking for people to get involved in the allotment site in an Sean Phobal. People can grow their own vegetables in the community area or take a small plot of land. If interested, contact Míchéal on 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Tá an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú thar n-ais ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9-11 ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am – 11 am. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 058-46664.

Deise Camera Club Digital Expressions Exhibition in Dungarvan Shopping Centre.

DIGITAL EXPRESSIONS EXHIBITION Winners of Photographic Draws will be announced on Sunday. Once again we are ever greatful to everyone who has called to see our Photographic Exhibition in Dungarvan Shopping Centre. Your loyal support and kind comments are kindly accepted. It was wonderful to meet so many visitors also over the Festival of Food Weekend and get some insights into interesting scenic areas outside our lovely Deise! I feel some great fieldtrips coming up soon! Sadly, all good things must come to an end and so does this year’s Annual Exhibition. We open again this Thursday, 16th April and continue until Sunday 19th April when we must pack up and savour the delights of the past few weeks at the Exhibition. COMPETITION THREE in-store

draws for a professionally mounted photograph of your choice from Digital Expressions Exhibition will take place on Saturday 18th April at 5 pm. Winners will be announced and presented with their prizes on Sunday in the Shopping Centre. So the next few days are your last chance to GET YOUR TICKETS and make your selection as you browse around the exhibition. We also have a competition running on Facebook so call over to DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and give us a like and share…simple as that and you could be a winner with a few clicks of the mouse! New members are always welcome to drop into our meetings and check us out. You can also view our website at www.deisecameraclub.com and you can contact us by emailing deisecameraclub@gmail.com

Modeligo OFFICIAL OPENING. THE official opening of the Astroturf project will take place on Sunday morning next, April 19th, at 11 am. This has been a long term project that concluded at the end of last year, and was achieved with huge committment from committee members involved. Please feel free to come along to the Community Centre on sunday morning next and be part of the landmark occasion. JUNIOR B HURLERS A unique event at the Community Sportsfield on Monday evening: a firstever competitive match for our newly-formed "seconds-string" hurlers, and a fine group of supporters turned up to see the lads in action. Those of us who went along were'nt disappointed either: the team played very competively with plenty hurling skills, we look forward to supporting this new team for their Western campaign. Cian O'Byrne was first scorer for the team, which incidentally led for most of the game, eventually losing by just 1 point to opponents

Ballysaggart. Best of luck, then to the team and mentors Vince Declan and Gary for the upcoming campaign. Meanwhile, against all the odds, the County Hurlers are back in the National League Semifinals: we wish local hurler Tom and indeed the whole team "best of luck" against tipperary at Nowlan Park next sunday. CEILI CLUB. The Modeligo set-dancing group's organising committee would like to thank all who contributed towards their recent fundraiser to purchase uniforms for our Set & Figure Dancers, those who organised Bingo Sessions in the Hall-and indeed the people who came along on the nightand of course all who contributed in any way- go raibh maith agaibh go léir. PATTERN COMMITTEE The Pattern committee are very busy planning for this years great community annual event: already we have one or two novel ideas on board, it's our highest wish to make the annual

event as inclusive as possible, a "something for everyone" event, and with this in mind we look forward to any suggestios from anyone out there who feel that they have something to contribute. The AGM was held earlier in the year, resulting in the following officers being elected: Chair : Shane Reddy; Sec.: Marie Dunford;Treas: John Power; PRO: Dan Fenton. MINI-LOTTO. It's almost time to draw up the next rota for our "saturday night ticket sscrutineers", if you wish to join the roster you'd be most welcome, the proceedings last little more than an hour and the banter is usually fairly good! Please ring siobhán at 086 3388619 if you are interested. Last weekend's numbers were 7, 19 & 22, we had no jackpot winner. Christine Curran, Scart, Gerard Walsh, Churchquarter; Denis Fitzgerald, Mogeha and Danny Coughlan, Affane were our €25 winners. An tseachtain seo chughainn beidh €600 sa phota óir.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

West Waterford Duck Race in Davitt’s Quay A spectacular success

KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY ALERT GROUP SPRING CLEAN-UP Well done to all who took part in the Kinsalebeg Community Alert Group clean-up of litter on our Parish roads and beaches last Saturday. Once again we had a great responce to this annual spring clean. NOTES FROM KINSALEBEG HALL The Parenting Skills Course commences Kinsalebeg Hall this Tuesday, 14th April for 6 weeks, until 19th May, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Your Facilitator is Rosemarie Cusack. More details can be obtained by contacting Aine 087/6738667 Etb. or Joan 024/94594. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS On Sunday, April 12th the letters drawn in our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw were G, Z, V, U. We had no winner of our Jackpot, so next week it will be €4,100, when our draw takes place on Sunday night. €20 each goes to: Mary Curran, Piltown; Joe Salmon, Jim Meehan, Toor. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA

LOTTO Our weekly lotto draw took place on Monday night, April 20th – we had no match four ticket to win our jackpot, so next week our jackpot is €5,100, when our draw takes place at Decies Bar. Last night’s numbers were 5, 6, 12, 26. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Cora Beresford, Darragh Curran, Gary Power, A. G. Dunne, Seamus O’Neill. Once again thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners at Monday, April 13th night’s 45 drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore were Edmond Og Ledingham and Podge Cunningham on eight games. In second place jointly on seven games each were Jim McGrath and Jack Douris, Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower. Best of the last five were Una Leahy and Margaret Leahy. Our lucky last game winners were Tom Osbourne and John Motherway, Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Well done to all our winners and thanks to eveyone for your support. CLASHMORE LADIES UNDER 8’S TRAINING Under 8’s girls training

takes place on Friday night from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm REGISTRATION Ladies just a reminder, registration is now due for payment. It’s €48 for underage players and €62 for all adult players. Please have the correct amount in an envelope with your name address and date of birth on it please . CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT Clashmore Community Alert will hold their next meeting today, Wednesday night, April 15th at 8.30 pm in the Heritage Centre, all are welcome. KINSALEBEG NS NEWS RESULTS OF MARCH NON-STOP DRAW Congratulations to the following who were our lucky winners the Kinsalebeg Parents association, non-stop draw in March: 1st prize - Billy Farrell - Promoter Ashley Basosenge; 2nd Sharon Mullins - Promoter Sharon Mullins; 3rd Oisin Ryan - Promoter Lauren Ryan; 4th Jonathan Walsh Promoter Jade Walsh. Our Childrens Draw Easter Eggs- winners were: Mikey Hynes, Amelia Cassidy, Aaron Daly, Ashley Basosenge, Aoife Murphy, Eylanne McGrath. Thanks to everyone for you continued support.

Irish Music & Dance Benefit at The Cats Bar in aid of little Eryx Tobin THE Cats Bar, Mount Melleray are delighted to host an Irish Music and Dance Benefit Night on Friday, April 24th next, at 9.00 p.m. Proceeds from the night will be in aid of 2 year old Eryx Tobin, twin brother of Pádraig and son of local Melleray man Jamie Tobin. Doctors have discovered that little Eryx has a hole in his heart and will have to undergo serious heart surgery at the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, London this month. Legendary Traditional Irish Accordionist Joan O’Brien and friends will top the bill on the night’s entertainment. A great night of music, entertainment, old time waltzing and dance guaranteed! Well-known Country and Irish singer and musician Pat Tobin hails from

Melleray and is grandfather to little Eryx. Pat started playing on the local circuits in the mid-70s and to this day has established for himself a worldwide audience. The Irish Night Benefit at the Cats Bar will also feature Pat playing some of our all time favourite hits, including “Waterford Has It All”, “The Rare Old Mountain Dew” and “Long Long Before Your Time”. There will be complimentary finger food on the night, as well as a raffle and some fantastic spot prizes for the best dancers!

Six hundred dainty RNLI ducks under the massive span of Devonshire Bridge as they start the race in Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan as part of West Waterford Festival of Food Cois Cé celebrations. [Miriam Foley MacLeod] “THE Duck Race in aid of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station held on Saturday, April 11th as part of the Cois Cé celebrations during West Waterford Festival of Food was a spectacular success” said race coordinator RoseAnn Foley. “The 600 little yellow ducks entered the water from Devonshire Bridge at 1.15 with a lively commentary from Jenny Beresford and Sean

Breathnach as the ducks floated down Davitt’s Quay. “The free lifejacket clinic and sea safety check conducted by Austin Flynn, Hon RNLI Sea Safety Officer was a most welcome attraction too. “We are very grateful to the public, Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, the kayakers, SGC and all our sponsors, West Waterford Festival of Food and the media for their enormous

support!” she added. First prize in the Duck Race went to RNLI crew Liam Harty; Second was a photo finish between Séamus Kiersey from Ardmore and Tomás de Faoite ón Rinn. Third went to Tom Considine from Dungarvan and fourth went to Catherine Downey also from An Rinn. “After the race” explained Rose Ann, “all

the ducks were collected from the mud and are now washed and housed until their next race!” The RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch work hard to supplement the latest training and safety equipment required by the brave men in the Helvick Lifeboat Crew who are always ready to volunteer to save life at sea in all types of weather 24-7-365.

Eryx Tobin will be travelling to England on 17th April 2015 for assessment for his open heart surgery. This life-changing surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital will require him to travel back and forth to the UK for follow-up and treatment. All proceeds from the Irish Night on Friday, April 24th, will go towards assisting Eryx and his family. Donations will be greatly appreciated for this worthy cause. Entry on the night is free. Everyone, young and old, is welcome. Don’t miss it!

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RNLI personnel and friends on Davitt’s Quay Dungarvan for the Duck Race and Sea Safety Clinic as part of West Waterford Festival of Food Cois Cé celebrations: Tomás Rúa Ó Cadhla, Terence Morrissey, Austin Flynn, Kevin Harty, Mike Tobin, Dolores Walsh, Alan Kelly, Liam Harty, Connie Kiersey, Martin Landers, Kevin O'Morchoe, Nicholas Hannigan, Cathal Ó Raghallaigh, Sean Walsh. In front: RoseAnn Foley and Anne McCarthy. [Miriam Foley MacLeod]

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

DUNGARVAN CBS (Est. 1807)

Mental Health Awareness Week / Amber Flag Project

School Bank LAST week saw the opening of our Student School Bank which is to be administered by our TY students. Its aim is to encourage our pupils to develop the habit of saving on a regular basis. TY students who applied for positions in the bank were interviewed and successful candidates were appointed to the various positions within the bank. Kilkenny hurler Henry Shefflin from Bank of Ireland was on hand to help launch the bank. Henry Shefflin (Bank of Ireland) and some of the first year pupils at the recent launch of the student bank in the CBS.

Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2015 CBS Transition Year students took part in the Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2015 to showcase their artwork entitled the theme the ’60s.Their art ranged from paintings,

THE first ever Mental Health Awareness week got under way in Dungarvan. As part of this initiative students from all senior classes went to see Patrick’s Day, dealing with the subject of mental illness, starring Moe Dunford in the local SGC cinema. Moe is a past pupil of Dungarvan CBS Secondary School. On Monday we held a Mental Health Awareness Day. The Guest Speakers included Finbarr Walsh (father of the late Donal Walsh) and Niamh Connolly from the Amber Flag Project. The AMBER FLAG initiative aims to encourage Schools/Colleges/ Clubs, Societies, and organisations to promote and actively bring about a culture change in the promotion of

positive mental health within the educational system and other organisations. It is to enhance the already good work that is going on where mental health is concerned by offering an award. It aims to unite all schools/clubs/societies/co mmunity groups in the promotion of “Positive Mental Health”. It becomes a daily topic of conversation leading to a cultural shift where mental health becomes “The Norm” leading to the breaking down of “Stigma” that is associated with mental health resulting in individuals seeking help sooner, when mental health issues arise. Positive Mental Health aims to: A. Promote mental

health and well-being for all. B. Prevent mental health problems through increasing awareness, social support, reducing risk factors such as racism, bullying and isolation. C. Improving quality of life for students/people with mental health problems by promoting recovery through awareness and education. The culture shift in Mental Health can only become the norm when challenges like achieving the Amber Flag become recognised as a central programme of activity in the colleges/schools/clubs and associations. For further information on this project: www.amberflag.ie

drawings to 3D sculpture. Artifice is an innovative education project devised by Lismore Castle Arts in collaboration with schools throughout Co. Waterford.

Finbarr Walsh and Niamh Connolly from the Amber Flag Project with students from Dungarvan CBS.

Sky Sports Living for Sport Project Artwork produced by CBS TY student Eoghan Burke for Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2015.

The Fab Four: Artwork produced by CBS students for Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2015.

Dungarvan CBS TY students who participated in the recent Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2015.

KERRY Senior Footballer Darren O’Sullivan visited our TYs to help them with our Sky Sports Living For Sport project. This project involves promoting participation in the many aspects

of sport and the many skills we use in participating, organising and attending sport events. Our TYs will start this project with our 1st years over the coming weeks. Sky Sports Living

for Sport is a free secondary schools initiative that uses sport stars and sport skills to: boost confidence, change behaviours, increase attainment and improve life skills.

Kerry footballer Darren O’Sullivan with Dungarvan CBS TY students at the recent launch of the Sky Sports Living For Sport Project in the school.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Scoil Gharbháin – Páistí na Scoil ag traenáil leis na coin roimh an oíche mhór i bPortláiirge ar an 16ú lá de Bhealtaine.

NUACHT Ó SCOIL GHARBHÁIN

Oíche na gCon Tá ana chuid oibre ar siúl ag an gCoiste faoi láthair le cabhair ollmhór ó Austin O’Connor Daid le Megan agus Daniel. Beidh an imeacht seo á sheoladh anseo sa scoil an tseachtain do pháistí na scoile. Bígí ar faire ar an gclár ag an ngeata chun breis eolais a fháil ach dáta don dialann daoibh ná Satharn an 16ú lá de Bhealtaine i bPáirc Kilcohan i bPortláirge. Míle buíochas le Margaret Enright as na coin a thabhairt isteach le griangraf a ghlacadh le daltaí agus le tuismitheoirí na scoile. Bígí linn beidh oíche iontach i ndén daoibh. DOG RACE NIGHT Coiste na dTuismitheoirí are extremely busy at present with the expert advice, assistance and tremendous work ethic of Austin O’Connor Megan and Daniel’s Dad. This event

will be launched here in school during this week for the children of the school. Keep a close eye on our School Notice Board at the gate for upcoming news on this event but a date for your diaries is Saturday the 16th of May in Kilcohan Park in Waterford. A big thank you to Margaret Enright for bringing the grey grounds to school to capture a picture with the parents and pupils in Scoil Gharbháin. Join us as a fantastic night is guaranteed. DRUMAÍ NA hAIFRICE Thug Rang 4 míd ar bhóithrín na samhlaíochta roimh na laethanta saoire. Bhíomar inár samhlú féin ar mhachairí ollmhóra na haifrice nuair a chuireadar fuaimeama agus rithim na ndrumaí na hAifrice inár láthair. Chaith Múinteoir Lorcán agus Múinteoir Daithí tréimhe ar chúrsa i

bPortláirge ag foghlaim mar gheall ar rithim na drumaí. Mhúin Múinteoir Lorcán na scileanna céanna do Rang 4 agus dheineamar iontas de Rang 4 agus an rithim aoibhinn a chuireadar inár láthair. Maith sibh Rang 4. AFRICAN DRUMS We travelled blissfully on the pathways of our imagination before the holidays as we pictured ourselves on the great African plains when Rang 4 presented us with the beat and rhythm of the African drums. Múinteoir Lorcán and Múinteoir Daithí attended a course over a number of weeks in Waterford learning the skill in handling the drums and then Múinteoir Lorcán taught these skills to Rang 4 as we marvelled at the ease in which they presented us with beat of the African drums. Well done Rang 4.

TÓRAÍOCHT NA HUIBHE CÁSCA: Bhí spórt ‘s spraoi ag Rang 2 le déanaí nuair a chaitheadar tráthnóna álainn amuigh ag spraoi ag lorg na huibhe ar fud clós na scoile. Tá siad lán de sceitimíní faoi láthair agus tá fonn breá oibre orthu ar fad agus iad ana gnóthach ag ullmhú don Chéad Chomaoineach le cabhair mhór ó Múinteoir Sinéad, Sandra agus séiplíneach na scoile an tAthair Michael. EASTER EGG HUNT Rang 2 spent a enjoyable afternoon recently searching for the hidden eggs in the school playground. Excitement is palatable at the moment as they eagerly prepare for their first Holy Communion on the 2nd of May with a helping hand from Múinteoir Sinéad, Sandra and our school Chaplin Fr. Michael.

Scoil Gharbháin – Billy, Adam agus Eoghan ag lorg na h-uibhe.

Scoil Gharbháin – Maith thú Abigail. Tá ubh faighte agat.

Dungarvan delegates at ASTI Teachers Easter Conference in Killarney (l. to r.): Pádraig Mac Craith, St.Augustine's College, Abbeyside; Liam O'Mahony, An Rinn, Honorary Life Member ASTI; Michael McGrath, St. Augustine's and member of ASTI Standing Committee; Pat Collins, Dungarvan CBS, Branch Chairman.

Scoil Gharbháin – Lucia ag baint taitneamh as an tóraíocht.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE, KILMACTHOMAS

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Ruairi Wheaton and Ross Flaherty performing in the Drama "The Parking Spot." [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Caoimhe Walsh performing "Riptide" with her class 4-3. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Pippi Griffin performing "Upside Down."

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – 4-3 Class Dance "Love Runs Out."

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Claire White and Shannon O'Donoghue singing "Super Heroes" with their class 4-1. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – 4-1 Class Dance "Dance Happy". [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Anna Johnson, Melissa Brazil and Seona Willins performing "Upside Down." [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Alan O'Brien on guitar and Craig Dunphy on drums performing "Pumped Up Kicks." [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Niamh Cahill on guitar performing "Dancing in the dark."

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Pippi Griffin singing "Say Something."

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Gearoid Murphy on Keyboard performing "Drops of Jupiter."

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" – Pupils from class 4-4 performing "Wrapped Up."

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" Finale – All Transition Year pupils singing "On Top of the [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] World."

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" pupils from 4-1 [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] performing their class song "Super Heroes.”

SCHOOLS

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St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show 2015 "Top of the World" Transition Year pupils who took part in a Variety Show at St. Declan's Community College.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Busy week BEST of luck to our Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students who are completing their junior Cert Home Economics cookery exam and Leaving Cert Oral Irish exam this week. Both of the results from these exams form part of their overall result in their state exams this summer. It is a busy time for these students with completion dates approaching in many of the subjects for their project work. next week the leaving certs have their oral in German starting on Monday. LCA NEWS Good luck to our students who have interviews this Thursday which will help to prepare them for the whole interview process that they will encounter after they finish state exams in June and enter the world of work.

PARENTS COUNCIL NEWS The Parents Council are busy putting in the final plans to events that are happening in the next few weeks. On Sunday, May 3rd, they are organising Afternoon Tea at Lismore Castle with tours of the Castle Gardens and on May 23rd they are planning an American Tea Party. More details to follow. SENIOR TALK/ PRESENTATION On Monday Garda Niall Colleran visited the school to talk to students on good car practise and how to build in good driving habits on our roads with regard to driver and passenger safety and consideration. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Best of luck to our Camogie and Rice Cup teams who have matches this week.

Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair and ISPCA Cork Equine Centre Announce Charity Partnership WE are delighted to announce that the ISPCA and Camphire have joined forces to raise awareness and funds for the ISPCA's Cork Equine Centre in Mallow. Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair runs seven international classes on the spectacular grounds of Camphire House and the Browne family farm on the Blackwater River in County Waterford. Considered one of Ireland’s premier trial and development venues with a cross-country course designed by Mike Etherington-Smith, who regularly designs at CCI 4**** level for events such as the Olympics, Rolex Kentucky, and the World Equestrian Games, the class attracts a great deal of international interest. The Camphire IHT event runs from 22nd – 26th July

2015. ISPCA Chairperson Barbara Bent said: The ISPCA is delighted to partner with Camphire and we are very enthusiastic about the forthcoming event. We believe education is the future for animal welfare and we look forward to completing our development plans for the ISPCA Cork Equine Centre which will include a dedicated education facility. The Centre has admitted 256 horses and ponies in the last five years and we welcome Camphire’s invitation for the opportunity to engage further with the equestrian community. Camphire Event Organiser, Paul Brady said: “Camphire takes equine welfare very seriously, and we really appreciate all that the ISPCA Cork Equine Centre does for our area. We are delighted to work

(l-r) Marianne van Pelt from Camphire with ISPCA Chairperson Barbara Bent and ponies Cola and Lynchie at the ISPCA Cork Equine Centre in Mallow recently. with the charity to support their development initiative to add a dedicated education centre and programme to their offerings. They will have an educational information booth at Camphire IHT on 22nd – 26th July that includes equines they

have rescued, some of which are available for rehoming”. The ISPCA Cork Equine Centre in Mallow is the primary equine rescue centre in Munster, serving the counties of Cork, Waterford and Tipperary.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

New figures show GSK is on track to cut carbon emissions by two thirds by 2017 DUNGARVAN awarded ‘Best in Consumer Health for Energy Reduction in 2014’ title by GSK Global – beating off competition from 27 other GSK sites around the world New figures show that GSK in Dungarvan is well on track to achieve its goal to reduce on-site carbon emissions by nearly twothirds by the end of 2017 and become a truly sustainable business. The commitment to reduce carbon emissions was put in place in 2011 when GSK signed up to the UN Caring for Climate initiative. Since then, the energy reduction projects implemented by GSK in Dungarvan have increased product volume on the site by 10%, while the overall energy usage has decreased by 17.4%. In 2014 alone, the site reduced carbon emissions by 7.4%, exceeding the company’s target of 6% for the year. The reduction of 7.4% in 2014 is the equivalent of taking 234 cars off the road! The significant drop in carbon emissions was achieved through the implementation of a number of energy efficient projects on the site, including LED lighting upgrades, Air Handling Unit projects, chilled water improvements and the installation of measurement and control functions.The activity to reduce

carbon emissions and energy levels at the site will continue into 2015. Dungarvan’s commitment to saving energy hasn’t gone unnoticed. Each year GSK Global runs a highly competitive energy awards competition and Dungarvan was awarded the ‘Best in Consumer Health for Energy Reduction in 2014’ from GSK Global, beating off competition from 27 other GSK sites around the world. Pat McLoughlin, VP and Site Director, GSK in Dungarvan, says: “There were many reasons for our success in reducing our carbon emissions last year, including the support and commitment from the leadership team and all of our employees and I would like to thank each and every one for their commitment to this project. While energy efficiency projects will reduce carbon emissions by a certain amount, in order to reduce energy emissions further, we will be implementing a number of renewable energy options this year. GSK Dungarvan is leading the way on many fronts and will continue to do so in the years ahead as we strive for a cleaner greener future.” GSK in Dungarvan produces a variety of ‘over-thecounter’ pharmacy and oral care products including

Panadol, Polygrip and NiQuitin. In fact 7.5 billion Panadol tablets are produced in Dungarvan each year – that’s 150 Panadol tablets a second! – and exported to over 70 countries worldwide. 50 Million NiQuitin patches are also produced in Dungarvan annually and exported around the world. GSK employs 1,500 people across four locations in Ireland – Dungarvan, Cork, Sligo and Dublin. The Cork operation produces the active ingredients for a range of GSK products used to treat depression, diabetes, congestive heart failure, HIV, cancer, Parkinson’s disease and arthritis while the Sligo facility – Stiefel a GSK company - produces 30 million skin healthcare products annually including Oilatum and Physiogel. All of these high quality products are distributed through GSK’s global network. The Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Healthcare Businesses, based in Dublin, provide a range of medicines, vaccines and consumer products to Irish people. In fact, one GSK vaccine is administered in Ireland every minute. Last year, GSK invested €30million in R&D in Ireland, which has contributed significantly to the companies global success in scientific innovation.

LETTERS / AN APPRECIATION

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

An appreciation … Jon Geazley, Dungarvan Jon the King – the one and future King

“The King has left and merged with the infinite. John whose life was shortened and will be deeply missed by all who truly knew him.”

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NIETSCHE was one of my heroes. He'd have hated me for saying that. His whole philosophy was against the idea of heroes and hero worship in particular. He was one of the few authors that wrote of his own work: “read this book and burn it”. By this he meant that just as he was telling people to question what they were told to believe, he did not expect or want people to follow him blindly. And so, he instructed them not to burn his book out of hand as so many censors do but to read it fully and comprehensively, totally try to understand it and take the ultimate truth and meaning from it and then, most importantly, think about it in order to be able to make your mind up and use or discard his teaching as you, with your own will (which was his favourite word!), decided in other words, above all, think for yourself! This in my own philosophy and also that of one of my other (this time local) heroes. The great Jon Geazley was a true individualist. As he would say himself, he was Quintessentially an individualist. His main lesson to me all my life was “confront them boy”, when I didn't agree with other people. His own practical philosophy was in the strict academic sense, a cross between old and new, the Socratic method and Hegelian Dialectic. Not to be pedantic or indeed pretentious which Jon hated, all that means is “confront them”. In other words, question everything, and always argue your point. Jon was a gentle person at heart but was nothing if not confrontational and argumentative to a fault. You always knew Jon's opinion. He made sure of that. So, if you find me difficult and crotchety, blame Jon. I always tended to take the line of least resistance, but now, lately, thanks largely to Jon's advice, I stick to my guns until I'm shown very good reason to recant. “Always confront them, boy” still rings in my ears. And he is right. Nothing changes for the better unless people speak up, raise their voices and keep raising them. So, Jon was a Republican, a campaigner, an outspoken critic, a Revolutionary but always above all things, a humanist. He loved people of all sorts, types, ages, classes all walks of life. He was friendly, curious, chatty. As I always said of him – no matter how many people were in the pub, eventually Jon would have engaged them all in conversation. And despite what I said about him being confrontational, outside of political and ethical issues, he generally got on really well with everyone. But, there again, he was a wonderful judge of character. In a matter of seconds, he could suss out a person he had never met before to a degree of accuracy that to be totally honest I have never seen equalled (and don’t expect to see!).

But above all if there was anything to like in someone, Jon would find it and latch on to it. He was the supreme fan of humanity. He was a people person. Incredibly, he was also a very private person. He loved his privacy and his independence. I don’t claim to be an intimate close friend compared to any of his dearest companions but I will always say with absolute conviction is that, though we might not meet and talk for days, weeks, even months, when we did it was like we had always been in each other's company. More than any other of my friends or acquaintances, there was never any getting to know each other again, any awkward pauses, any catching-up even or need to catch up. It was just exactly as if we were never apart.This is a very rare quality in anyone, and that's totally down to Jon not to me. My ultimate judgement on people is to say that I can “make my own of them”, (forgive the hint of possessiveness, but you know what I mean). But Jon was, and I’m sure everybody else found this as well, above everything, in the end, someone you could immediately and always make your own of. He possessed this attribute so completely that I cant think of anyone in the town known and loved by all strata of society, as I said before, by young and old, rich and poor, local and foreign. Everybody loved Jon.That's it. Period. Everyone has their enemies but I know Jon had less than anyone else; and those that like and respected him did so in spades. Not only was he my hero. He was also my guru. I would go to him for advice, knowledge, insight, humour, understanding. He did have a beard so all he needed was a long white robe to be called Jon-ji, or Maharishi Jon, Lilloman Jon, Professor John, or Saint Jon. He would definitely laugh at that last one. Jon was the first to admit to not being a saint or an angel, but at the same time, he had a huge soul and his mind was bright, shining like a halo, vibrant with insight, clear-headed as a grounded visionary; he was acute, perceptive and discerning, with exquisite taste and instinct, allied to infinite learning, erudition and retention: a very rare combination that made him the absolute ideal person to go to with your problem. “Therapist Jon” would be a good epithet as well for in fairness he always got straight to the nub and heart of a problem, especially (like us all) if it was someone else's problem! It goes without saying that the greatest philosophers can never solve their own problems or manage their own lives. Just look at Bertrand Russell! Jon loved and understood music supremely and had the broadest taste of anyone I've ever met. His two all-time favourite genres were of course as everyone knows real down home American country, one; but also, two, and not

perhaps as widely known, old English folk and peasant songs. His love and admiration of such as the Copper family from Sussex and Bob Roberts from Dorset is one of the great things that cemented our own friendship for years and years, since there was not many people in town into this most esoteric form of singing. Jon had as I said impeccable taste and could always perceive the deep inner core of any music he heard.Yet at the same time he was grounded and pragmatic not like me and ever and always I remember he could bring me back to reality when I became too effusive, enthusiastic and just plain carried away with myself, on the subject of singing or playing, by just saying simply, but with great and typical emphasis “It's only music”. Of course, he was also being deliberately provocative for comic effect (and his own diversion) because he know that this would annoy me and that I would scream back “What do you mean it's ONLY music!”. But he was right. Keep things in perspective. It wasn't life and death. Music probably can change things but only relatively slowly and above all, we must have a sense of humour and not take ourselves too seriously.Through Jon's teaching I have now come to the conclusion that the single biggest problem shared by all, philosophisers, psychologists, musicians, singers, (and especially theatre people), is taking yourself too seriously.This was Jon's ultimate idea of mortal sin. Together we coined a phrase derived sarcastically from the word “holiness”, to sum up this great capital sin, (capital crime even) of humanity in general, “up-itswholeness”. This phrase and it's gently mocking comic seriousness sums up Jon as much as anything. Jon more than anything else was a really “whole” person because he could ALWAYS laugh at him-

self.This is an extremely valuable gift and should be more highly valued than it is. Jon was a great wit, a great lover of comedy, a great joke-teller, an amazing retailer of anecdotes and in general one of the supreme “humorists” I've ever known. Anyone who spent any reasonably long space of time with Jon will tell you that they spent most, if not all, of that very valuable time, laughing. Jon was a laugh. That was Jon. He will be severely missed in this town of Dungarvan, which by the way, he loved with a fervour and a passion normally reserved for a partner of the opposite sex! In short, Dungarvan was Jon's mistress. He was not happy outside it and walked, cycled and explored every inch of the town and the surrounding countryside (especially the graveyards, but that's another story!) He was a “natural man” in the true sense, as he had great nature in him, and he loved all of nature surrounding him. He was at one with his environment. How many people can say that? So you see I wasn't wrong: he was a cross between a Buddhist Monk, a white witch, a Maharishi, Don Giovanni, Moses, and Karl Marx with plenty of Proust, ’60s Batman, Dracula, Einstein, Kuno Meyer, Umberto Eco, and Shirley Collins thrown in and if that makes him sound eclectic, erudite and diversified then that's because that's exactly what he was. Whatever topic of conversation you opened with Jon, he could hold forth on it with great aplomb, insight, knowledge and command of facts, figures and quotations, stored in that magic cavern / warehouse brain of his. It's been said of many people but it is sublimely true of Jon. There will never be another one. He was one of a kind, The King is dead. Long live the King!!

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan THIRD Sunday of Easter – Acts 3:13-15,17-19: You killed the prince of life. God, however, raised him from the dead. John 2:1-5: He is the sacrifice that takes our sins away, and not only ours, but the whole world’s. Luke 24:35-48: So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan – We congratulate Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan on his ordination as Bishop of the Diocese on Sunday last, April 12th, in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford. It was a most impressive ceremony which was broadcast live on WLR FM and streamed live as a link to the diocese website. Bishop Cullinan committed himself to this Diocese and its people and looks forward to getting to know Christ’s faithful. He will work tirelessly for the spread of the kingdom of God. We wish him well for the years ahead. We remember him by name every time we come to Mass. We pray that he will know the strength of our prayers. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help continues next Monday, 20th April, at 7.30 p.m. and continues at 7.30 p.m. each

Monday. No Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena. Easter Garden – We invite you to visit the Easter Garden at the top of the church in front of St. Joseph’s statue. Easter Collection – Please continue to return your Easter Collection Envelope for the support of the Priests of the Parish. Please continue to return your Trócaire Boxes to the Sacristy or Parish office. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. National Eucharistic Adoration – Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday, April 26th. Details and booking at the Parish Office. Tel: 058 42374. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087 774 7870.

Just think of it! JESUS is alive! that is the first message of Easter.We Christians are not people who follow a leader whose life finished on Good Friday, but one who is alive and active in April 2015.The symbols we use at Easter are intended to put before our thoughts the reality of life.The tall Easter candle standing before the altar in our church is a symbol of Christ bringing light into our world, driving out the darkness of ignorance and prejudice and hopelessness. The water blessed at the Easter vigil ceremony reminds us that where there is water there will be life. When we speak of Jesus being alive we’re talking about his rising from the tomb of the first Easter morning. But we’re also talking about the life of God’s grace, first given to us when we receive the sacrament of Baptism. This grace makes us daughters/sons of the eternal God, heirs to a place in God’s eternal home in heaven. Having this life is what an older generation learned to describe as “being in the state of grace.” Mortal sin got its name because it involves a decision on the part of a daughter/son of God which is incompatible with such a close relationship with God: it inflicts a mortal, death-bearing, wound on the grace-life within us. This life of being an adopted child of God doesn’t wait to click in, become effective, only after we have died. If you have that grace-life within you now, then it is a daughter/son of God that is sitting down reading the “Dungarvan Observer”: that will be going to bed later on, that is discussing whether Waterford will beat Tipp in the League semi-final. This is why Easter, celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, is a festival of life, full of vitality. As Pope St. John Paul II said: “We are Easter people, and ‘Alleluia’ is our song.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

OBITUARY AN APPRECIATION Comdt. PADDY ARRIGAN Renmore Park, Galway, and late of Sheares Street, Abbeyside In the late 1940s two swimming coaches came for the summer from Motherwell swimming club in Scotland to Dungarvan Swimming Club. They were brother and sister, Fraser and Nancy Riach.They helped many enthusiasts with their swimming and diving techniques. Among the swimmers were many from Abbeyside, including Mick O'Farrell, Paddy Arrigan and Johnny and Eddie Morrissey. On the Sunday evening of Fraser Riach's final week at the swimming pool he was watched by many of his friends as he stood on the parapet of the bridge at the Causeway. Exactly at high tide, he dived into the sea 35 feet below. This event sparked the imagination of the lads and for many high tides later they could be seen taking the plunge from the arch of the bridge. In due course, three of those divers presented themselves before an interview board to become Army Cadets. The stalwarts were Mick O'Farrell, Johnny Morrissey and Paddy Arrigan. Mick was selected and had a colourful army career, including writing two books. He was (at rank of Lieut.) Sports Star of the Week in the "Irish Independent" on 14th July, 1960. He was the best all round athlete in the army- competed in seven events, won hurdles and javelin and was 4th in other events. In 1953 he was declared All-Round Champion at the Southern Command sports in Cork. Johnny later went off to Radio College in Colwyn Bay in Wales and spent a life at sea as a Marconi-man. Paddy joined the army on the bottom rung of the ladder and became a private. During his training his swimming stood him to the fore, he was Army Back-Stroke Champion in his first year, and after that he never looked back. Paddy was born in Sheares Street, Abbeyside in 1930, to Mick and "Dolly" Arrigan.There was a year between himself and his sister Joan. Paddy attended the Old School at the "pond" and later went to St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, where his father was a valued member of the teaching staff. He joined the 4th Waterford Troop as soon he was the age and was an outstanding scout. Before leaving for the army he was junior A/S/M, assisting Liam Lanigan in his great work. Their family was joined by a young cousin, Maurice Phelan, whose parents had passed away unexpectedly. Maurice went to school in Abbeyside and went on to be a good scout. Paddy met his wife, Una, in the army and he was posted to Renmore in Galway. There they set up home and went on to rear their seven children.· Swimming was always central to Paddy's life, as those of us who made their way to the Minister's Cove after school well know. He went on to coach and help people with difficulties in swimming. However, he was overcome by illness in the latter years of his life and he was confined to his home. He died in the presence of his wife Una, and family on the 26th January, 2015. The funeral Mass in Renmore was on the 29th January. It was a bad day for snow and wind but for Terence making an early morning run from Dungarvan and collecting me, I would have been unable to travel and pay my respects to the family: his wife Una; his daughters Una, Mary, Louise and Gina; his sons; Mike, Brendan, Noel and Dermot; his sister Joan; cousin Maurice Phelan; daughters-in-law and extended family, Jackie Strain and his son Sean, from Galway represented Sexton Street and we together represented the village that contributed so much to Paddy's make-up. There was a big army representation in the church at Renmore; the (wicker) coffin was draped in the national colours with his army cap on top. Mass was celebrated by an Army Chaplain assisted by five fellow-priests. Burial took place at Cranmore Cemetery, six miles away, and a Garda Motorcyclist saw to it that we got through all the intersections on the way. Eight young soldiers carried the coffin to the graveside, proceeded by an army piper playing a lament. The lament was for a true soldier, a dear native of Abbeyside, who was a shining example to all fortunate enough to serve with him. The stormy weather never abated and umbrella bearers offered shelter to the trumpeter who sounded the last post as the coffin was lowered. This was followed by reveille giving rise to the hope that we shall all meet again where wind and rain will be no more ...... ..... . "Ni bheidh a leithead ann aris" i liontaibh De go gcastar sinn. GARRETT MORRISSEY

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53 LINDA FLANAGAN (nee McGovern) 1 Boreenatra, Dungarvan It is with profound and deep sorrow we record the untimely passing of Linda Flanagan, 1 Boreenatra, Dungarvan. Daughter of Teresa and the late Noel McGovern, wife of Tommy and mother to Aaron and Jessica. The sad event occurred peacefully in the University Hospital Waterford surrounded by her loving family. Born on 5th October, 1958, in Dungarvan, Linda was one of nine children. She was educated in the Mercy Convent School, Dungarvan, along with her six sisters. Linda lived for many years in Abbeyside (her father’s village) but returned to Boreenatra a few years ago. Linda was greatly loved by her mother Teresa and her father Noel, who predeceased her only four months previously; son Aaron; daughter Jessica; husband Tommy and grandchildren Ruby, Jamie and Ella and her sisters Ann, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Therese, Georgina and Mary, and brothers Patrick and Stephen. Linda was deeply loved by each and every one of them and will be greatly missed and will be never forgotten. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday, 30th March, at 7.00 p.m., Rosary was recited by Sr. Eileen Troy and family members, in the presence of her heartbroken family. On Tuesday morning, 31st March, at 11.00 a.m., Mass was celebrated by Canon Ryan. Symbols representing Linda’s life were brought to the Altar by her nephews Stephen Daly and Ben O’Donovan. Stephen Daly presented a photograph of her beloved grandchildren, Ben O’Donovan brought up a book by Linda’s favour author representing her love of reading. The Readings were read by her niece Kellie Morrissey and her daughter’s partner Patrick Flavin. The Offertory Gifts were presented by her husband Tommy and her son Aaron.The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Linda’s sister Ann Martin, nieces Amber Navin and Erin Morrissey and nephew Sean Navin.Throughout the Mass, hymns were sung beautifully by Lorna Jane Murray. Linda was laid to rest in the old churchyard graveyard in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. We offer our deepest sympathy to Linda’s mother Teresa; son Aaron; daughter Jessica; husband Tommy; brothers Patrick and Stephen; sisters Ann, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Therese, Georgina and Mary; grandchildren Ruby, Jamie and Ella; nieces and nephews. Month’s Mind Mass for Linda will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd May, at 12 noon, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY (Monnie) WALSH (nee Fitzgerald) Ballybrien, Ballymacarbry, and formerly of Salterbridge, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with feelings of profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the passing of Mary (Monnie) Walsh (nee Fitzgerald), Ballybrien, Ballymacarbry, and formerly of Salterbridge, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford, loving wife of the late Patrick Joseph, which sad event occurred peacefully on 12th April, 2015, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by her loving family. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday evening from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11.00 a.m. Followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son Brendan; daughter Michelle; daughter-in-law Aoife; grandchildren Conor and Ella; sister-in-law Margaret (Mayo); nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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MARGARET (Maggie) MORONEY (nee Fraher) Coolnasmear Upper, Dungarvan

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 26th April, at 11.00 a.m. in Kilgobinet Church.

It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Margaret (Maggie) Moroney (nee Fraher) which sad event occurred on Friday, 27th March, 2015, at St.Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, following a short period of failing health. Born in 1935, as a child she grew up in Carriglea and as a young girl Maggie worked for a local farmer gathering kindling and collecting eggs. Later in life Maggie went with a group of other young girls to work on the Isle of Wight in the hotel and catering industry. Later in her years Maggie moved to live in Dungarvan, it was here she met Joe Moroney who she married in 1956. They had four children, two boys and two girls, Jim and Tom and Josephine and Breda. Maggie was a caring and loving mother to her own children and a second mother to her two grandchildren, Ann-Marie and Paul. She loved all her grandchildren deeply and she was always asking how they were keeping and how life was treating them, she would always tell you if she thought that you were after putting on weight, but in a nice way she would say “you’re after getting stronger.” Maggie and her husband Joe were famous for driving around the country on their Honda 50.They would be seen driving to and from town on Fridays with the shopping bags hanging from the handlebars. In their time of leisure they were often seen driving out to Gary’s Pub in Bohadoon where they liked the drop of good Whiskey and the pint there. Maggie was passionate about the game of 45 and she would not be long telling you what she taught if you hit her with the wrong card, but in a nice way. Her other favourite pastime was her garden and looking after her flowers which were always beautiful in bloom. Maggie liked nothing more than a summer’s evening out in the garden at the flowers and spending time with her dog Spot and the cat. Another one of her favourite pastimes was baking and she spent her days baking for her family and her neighbours. It was her apple tarts, scones and brown bread that we all loved so much and will always be missed. Later on in life Maggie took up childminding. She loved minding the neighbour’s children, especially the Currans and the Troys and they loved going to Maggie’s for her good dinners and she loved having them to occupy her days. She was an independent woman and liked to do things for herself if she could at all. Maggie loved nothing more than celebrating her birthday every year at Gary’s but it was not for the want of a card or a gift, it was to spend time with family and close friends. Maggie was very fond of her neighbours and always had time for a chat and a cup of tea, if anyone called in, especially Catherine, Helen, Kathleen and Rose. Maggie was always a loving, caring and considerate person who rarely had a bad word to say about anybody throughout her short illness. She was humble and dignified and rarely complained and she still wanted to look her best and put on a bit of make-up.The amount of visitors Maggie received whilst in hospitals was outstanding and proved what a remarkable woman Maggie was and she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Rosary was on Saturday, 28th March, in Dungarvan Community Hospital, and was recited by Sister Philomena. On Sunday evening, 29th March, Fr. Kennedy recited the Rosary before removal to Kilgobinet Church. Requiem Mass was on Monday, 30th March, at 2.00 p.m., in St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet, celebrated by Fr. Kennedy and assisted by Fr. Cooney, after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. The lessons were read by Ann-Marie McGovern (grand-daughter) and John Tobin (grandson). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Claire Curran (friend), Shannon Bray (grand-daughter), Nadia Bray (grand-daughter), Kieran Tobin (grandson) and Nathan Troy (friend). Offertory Procession of bread and wine were brought to the Altar by Lydia Troy (water) and Paul Curran (wine). Personal gifts were brought by Kieran Tobin (bottle of Whiskey), Nadia Bray (packet of playing cards), Olivia Curran (cooking apples), Jessica Troy (brown bread), Kevin Curran (20 Benson & Hedges), Kelvin Troy (a family photo). Keith Moroney narrated personal gifts and Kellie Moroney recited a reflection. Appropriate hymns were by Dina Walshe. A special thanks to Fr. Kennedy, P.P.; Fr. Cooney; the Altar servers; Tessie, the Chapelwoman; Eurospar for providing the soup and to the committee of Coolnasmear Hall for refreshments after the burial and also to the gravediggers James, Paul and John and the helping hand of Paddy and Andrew. Very special thanks to the Nurses and staff of South Tipperary General Hospital and to all the staff and Nursing, management and Dr. J. Stacey of Dungarvan Community Hospital for their professional care and kindness to Maggie and family. And also Dr. David Janes and staff of Fourmilewater Health Centre, Ballymacarbry. The chief mourners were – Josephine and Breda (daughters); Paddy (brother); Ellie (sister); Ann-Marie and Paul (grandchildren; Liam Tobin (son-in-law); grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

With sadness and regret we record the passing of Mary Mulcahy (nee O’Keeffe), Boulta, Ballynoe, Co. Cork, loving wife of the late Mattie, mother of the late Noel, which sad event occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on 7th April, 2015. Reposing at her home in Boulta, Ballynoe, Rosary was recited on Thursday evening by Rev. Fr. A. Carvill, C.C., and Rev. Fr. M. O’Keeffe in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On Friday morning funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. E. Barry in the presence of her loving family. Mary’s family shouldered her coffin to the entrance of Boulta, her home for the last 88 years. A lovely tribute by her sons, daughters and their extended families, before removal took place to St. Catherine’s Church, Glengoura. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. E. Barry and was assisted by Rev. Fr. M. O’Keeffe and Rev. Fr. A. Carvill, C.C. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. E. Barry and was assisted by Rev. Fr. M. O’Keeffe and Rev Fr. A. Carvill, C.C. During the Mass readings were recited by daughter Laura Adams. Prayers of the Faithful were provided by Mary’s grandchildren Deirdre, Martha and Matthew Mulcahy and Ciara Finn. A lovely selection of hymns and music was provided by the Mulcahy family. Sons Gerard and Matthew recited some memories of their loving mother and word’s of Thanks to everybody who supported them in the last few months. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Ballynoe Cemetery. Rev. Fr. E. Barry and assisted by Rev. Fr. M. O’Keeffe and Rev. Fr. A. Carvill, C.C., officiated the graveside prayers in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and many friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving family Pat, Deda, Gerard, David, Matthew, Mary and Laura; sons-in-law, daughters-inlaw, brother-in-law Joe; sister-in-law Margaret; grandchildren, greatgrandson, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY MULCAHY (nee O’Keeffe) Boulta, Ballynoe, Co. Cork

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

TIMOTHY O’SULLIVAN 10 The Grove, Ardmore It is with sadness and regret that we record the passing of Timothy O’Sullivan, 10 The Grove, Ardmore, on Friday, 27th March, at Cork University Hospital, after a short illness. Tim was born on 4th June, 1940, in Adrigole, Bantry, Co. Cork, along with his siblings Mary, Denis and the late John. In the late 1950s, like many others at that time, Tim emigrated to England. He secured employment with British Telecom in Portsmouth, where he worked for many years, forming long lasting friendships. In 1970 Tim met Mary at a dance hall in Reading, through their mutual love of dancing. In 1972 they were married in St. Peter and Paul’s Church in Cork City. Settling in England for some time, they had two sons there, Anthony and Brian. In 1981 they returned to Ireland, firstly to Old Parish where his daughter Catherine was born, before eventually making Ardmore their home. Tim was a kind and gentle man, a great helpful neighbour and always stopped to chat to everyone he met. When his grandchildren came into his life, it gave him great joy. He adored them and loved to take them for long walks. Tim liked his pint of Guinness and the craic and would often meet his friends in the local bar for a drink. Tim’s passing will leave a void in the lives of his family and many friends. May he rest in peace. Lying in repose in Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday night, 29th March, the Rosary was recited by Sister Philomena in the large presence of Tim’s family and friends. The Funeral Mass was on Monday morning, 30th March, in Ardmore Church, where it was celebrated by Fr. Guiry, P.P.Tim’s niece Ann-Marie gave a beautiful rendition of “Be Not Afraid.” Following the Funeral Mass burial took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Ardmore, in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. Tim will be sadly missed by his wife Mary; sons Anthony and Brian; daughter Catherine; sister Mary Ward; brother Denis; friend Liam; grandchildren Mochara and Saoirse; sister-in-law Margaret O’Sullivan; nieces and nephews; his good friend Jimmy and many, many friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

PATRICE PHILIP DUGGAN Cloneety Terrace, Dungarvan, and New York With feelings of sincere regret we write on the passing on March 5th at Woodhall Medical Centre, Brooklyn, of Patrice Philip Duggan, son of George and Eleanor (née Moroney). Aged 42 years, born in Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa. Educated at Dumont High School, New Jersey, he furthered his education at Rutgers State University where he graduated as a teacher. During his High School days he captained the school’s track and field team. He was an outstanding polevaulter and led his beloved Dumont to many victories. He loved ice hockey and donned his blades with distinction.Tennis and Rugby were also part of his sporting repertoire, indeed he played with Dungarvan Rugby Club for a number of seasons. He could play his bass guitar and also worked for a time in John Keane’s and The Diplomat in Abbeyside. Very cosmopolitan in outlook, he loved the buzz of America. An individual who possessed great energy and enjoyed the company of his many friends. Held in high esteem by all who knew him, we sympathise with his parents George and Eleanor; his brothers Luke and Colm; his many aunts, uncles including Paddy and John Moroney; other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be offered this Saturday at 11 o’clock in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, in celebration of Patrice Philip Duggan’s life, the interment of cremated remains will follow in the adjoining cemetery. THE FOND FAREWELL With the haste of my departure And no time to say goodbye Though I know your hearts are breaking Still for me you should not cry For in the height of all your sorrow In the depths of your despair Find your courage in the knowledge I’m with God and very near And the happiness around me In this Paradise sublime Will be shared with you forever When our God will fix the time … (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

BRIDGET (Bids) DWYER (nee Moran) Caseyville, Dungarvan Deep sadness was evoked with the passing of Bridget (Bids) Dwyer on Tuesday, 7th April, at the Sacred Heart Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Patrick and son Thomas we express our sincere sympathy to Bids’ sons Pat and John; daughter-in-law Christine; sisters Hannah, Kitty, Esther and Rita; grandchildren Derek, Caroline and David; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. May Bids rest in peace. Bids lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Wednesday, April 8th, where her family and friends gathered to pray the Rosary. Removal took place on Thursday, April 9th, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday, April 10th, and afterwards Bids was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JON GEAZLEY Shandon Street, Dungarvan Monday, April 13th, brought the sad and unexpected news of the passing of Jon Geazley at his residence. Aged 63 years and educated at the local CBS, Jon was well known and highly respected. Blessed with wonderful intelligence, Jon could converse with ease on a variety of topics. His opinions on such matters as international affairs, financial matters effecting the world’s growth and economy were listened to with an attentive ear. He particularly loved Irish History and the unification of the country was an aspiration he treasured and was close to his heart. Jon will be missed by us all, we cherished his friendship and enjoyed his take on things over the years. We sympathise with relatives and friends at this time. Reposing at the Kiely Funeral Home, a service was held last evening (Tuesday) attended by a huge concourse. Private cremation will follow at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork. Éire saor, gaelach agus aontaithe. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

MURIEL WALSH (nee Sutton) 8 New Street, Lismore With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Muriel Walsh (nee Sutton), wife of Jack Walsh of “Cobblers Bróg”, 8 New Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 4th April, 2015, in the presence of her loving family and in the tender and loving care of the Nursing staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Together they had 14 children and 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Reposing at the Padre Pio Rest Home on Saturday evening, Rosary was recited by Mary Morrissey in the presence of Muriel’s loving family, relatives and the Padre Pio residents and staff. Prayers and blessing were recited by Rev. Fr. Bonaventure, O.C.S.O.; Rev. Fr. Michael, O.C.S.O., and Rev. Fr. M. O’Farrell, P.E. On Sunday evening Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. On Monday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by an old family friend Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by grandchildren Rachel McLaughlin and Jodi Walsh. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Corey and Nicole Devennie, David Walsh, Tracey Coughlan and great-grandchildren Laura and Tamzyn Coady. Organist Mairead Cullinane was accompanied by Muriel’s grand-daughters Lorna and Emma Cullen who sang beautifully during the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by grandchildren Janice Barry and Michelle Millward. A Communion reflection was recited by grand-daughter Tara Coady. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s cemetery. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.P., and Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, where Muriel was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and a large cortege of mourners. May she rest in peace. We will be ever grateful to the Doctors, Nurses, Carers and entire staff at Padre Pio Rest Home for the exceptional care and attention lavished on Muriel over the past year. The friendly atmosphere truly made it a home from home for us all. Beautiful flowers arranged by our neighbour Veronica Troy at Bonnie’s Bouquets. The Walsh family would also like to thank Aidan and Marie Walsh and staff for the support and compassion shown at such a very sad time.They were extremely professional and supported the family every step of the way.They carried out to perfection the wishes of the family and for that we are very grateful. A heartfelt thanks to all who comforted us by your presence, kind words and prayers. A special thank you to our neighbours and friends who have always been there for us. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Jack (John); sons Martin, Michael, John, Joe, Jimmy and Paul; daughters Evelyn Coady, Kathleen Moore, Betty O’Rourke,Tricia Nevin, Nora Walsh, Muriel Cullen, Lynda Devennie and Tina O’Flaherty; sister Kathleen Talbot; brother-in-law Tom Walsh; daughters-in-law Mary, Helen and Julie; sons-in-law Chris Coady, Danny Moore, John O’Rourke, Denis Nevin, Pat Cullen, Patrick Devennie and Denis O’Flaherty; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Muriel Sutton-Walsh aged 87, Your soul is now with God in Heaven. Our loss is huge now we’re apart But you’ll live on within our hearts. On April 4th you said goodbye, You were reborn, you did not die. Mourners came from far and near, To one and all you were so dear. The children led guard of honour for you, While six proud sons carried you through. The ‘sun shines on good people’ you’d say, And so it was proven on Easter Monday. 65 years of married life, Proud to be ‘The Cobblers Wife’. 14 children you raised together, A family bond we’ll share forever. You were born to be a Mother, Inspiring us to love each other. Mother, Nan and Great-Gran too, The perfect role model we had in you. A walk in Lismore was your daily routine, Christened by locals ‘The Botany Queen’, Time with you was such a pleasure, Special memories for us to treasure. You’ve touched our hearts in a special way, We miss you more than words can say. Please guide us all as we grow older, A Guardian Angel upon our shoulder.

OBITUARY (BY LYNDA) Muriel’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held at St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, on Saturday, 23rd May, 2015, at 6.15 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

GERRY FLYNN 10 White Strand, Abbeyside, and formerly of 67 Murphy Place We record with sincere sadness the passing at Killure Bridge Nursing Home on Monday last of Gerry Flynn who was aged 81 years and a native of Abbeyside. For over thirty-five years Gerry was employed at the local Leather Factory and in his younger days donned the blue and gold of his beloved Abbeyside. A fine and much admired hurler, Gerry always followed the fortunes of ‘The Village’ with keen interest. We sympathise with his son Gerry; daughter-in-law Yvonne; brother Ned; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends on their loss. Reposing this Thursday, April 16th, from 5.30 p.m. at the Kiely Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited at 7.30 p.m. Removal on Friday morning at 10.00 a.m. to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARIE GRANT (nee Gough) Strandside North, Abbeyside With great sadness we record the passing of Marie Grant (nee Gough), of Strandside North, Abbeyside, on the 27th March after a long illness. Marie, the eldest of 7 children, was born in 1944 to her late parents Jimmy and Josie Gough. She spent her early years in Clonea where she had great memories of spending time on the beach with her brothers and spoke fondly of her time spent there. Later Marie’s family moved to Abbeyside before moving to Mitchells Terrace. Marie trained as a hairdresser and worked in Waterford where she met Noel in 1964. Marie returned to Dungarvan and worked in Ormond’s cake shop until her wedding in 1968. Marie and Noel moved to Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, where they had two children Gerard and Catherine.They lived there almost 19 years and made many great friends. In 1987 the family moved to Dungarvan, shortly after, their second daughter Jennifer was born. The family lived in Abbeyside where Marie loved her garden. She had a great passion for gardening and was a member of the Dungarvan Flower Club where she made dear friends. Marie also loved to travel and did so at every opportunity. One of the things that would strike you about Marie was her positive outlook and inspirational personality. Marie will be sadly missed by husband Noel; son Gerard; daughters Catherine and Jennifer; grandchildren Emily, Áine and Andrew Grant; daughter-in-law Aoife Grant and soon to be son-in-law Tadgh Moloney; her brothers Michael, Lar, John, Joe, Richard; her sister Margaret Poyner; brother-in-law John Poyner and sisters-in-law Liesbeth Gough, Margaret Gough, Marian Gough, Eilis Gough, Noreen Gough, Gail O’Shea and Mairin Kennedy; her many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Marie reposed at Drohan’s Funeral Home where Rosary and prayers were said on March 28th by Sister Philomena. Removal took place on Sunday 29th to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. The Dungarvan Flower Club formed a guard of honour and Marie’s remains were received by Fr. N. Hassett, P.P. Dr. Charles Daly, neighbour and family friend, read. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday 30th by Fr. Hassett, P.P. During the Entrance Procession a wreath of flowers was brought to the Altar by Tory Essex. The first reading was read by Aoife Grant and the second was read by Michael Gough. Marian McCullagh and Mary Murphy brought forward the gifts as part of the Offertory Procession. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Mary McCarthy, Ann Mangan, Bridget Blackwell, Marie O’Meara and Olivere Walsh. Marian Gough and Dina Walsh provided musical accompaniment. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Fr. Hassett, for his help during this sad time, the medical staff in the Mercy Hospital, Cork, and High St. Medical Centre, the Hospice Nurses, Public Health Nurses and Carer, who cared for Marie and made it possible for her to remain at home in her final weeks. The family would also like to thank all of the relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness, support and sympathy during her illness and death. Month’s Mind Mass for Marie will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Sunday, May 17th, at 9.30 a.m. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 MAUREEN YOUNG (née Jones) 47 Murphy Place, Abbeyside Monday, 6th April, brought the sad news of the passing at University Hospital Waterford of Maureen Young (née Jones) who was aged eighty-one years, a native of Drury Lane, London, and was daughter of the late William and Alice Jones. Maureen was a lady of many endearing qualities and was held in high esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Married to John for 61 years, she loved her bingo in the company of her friends. She also enjoyed to travel, be it in Ireland or particularly overseas, to enjoy the sun and the sights. She possessed an outgoing personality who loved to meet and converse with people. She did trojan work on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society assisting greatly with the annual Daffodil Day. Her home and its garden was her earthly paradise and Maureen was very much family orientated. Predeceased by her parents, twin sister Sheila, brother Dean, her passing has left a void in the lives of so many. We tender our deepest sympathy to her husband John; daughters Marian, Sheila, Alice and Teresa; brothers-in-law Geoffrey Helliwell and Antone Young; sons-in-law Michael O’Keeffe and Eugene Tobin; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Reposing at the Kiely Funeral Home, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening, while Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P., led all in prayer on Wednesday morning before the removal took place to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, for Maureen’s Funeral Mass which was a celebration of her life. Fr. Hassett, P.P., was Mass Celebrant; the lessons were read by Teresa (daughter), Paula (grand-daughter). Prayers of the Faithful were shared by Andrea, Jason, Alan and Laura (grandchildren). The Offertory Gifts of bread and wine were presented for the Holy Sacrifice by Marian (daughter) and Paula (grand-daughter). Grandsons Stephen, Joshua, Jarod, Alan, Jason and Anthony carried out the pallbearing duties. With Fr. Hassett, P.P., officiating at the graveside, following prayers and final blessing, Maureen was laid to rest. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FINTAN O’REGAN Ballinagoul, Ring, and formerly of Connolly Row, Dungarvan We write with sadness and regret on the passing on Monday last, April 13th, at Marymount University Hospital, Cork, of Fintan O’Regan who was a native of Dungarvan. Son of the late Patrick and Kathleen we offer our deepest sympathy to his family, relatives and friends at this time. Funeral Service at the Kiely Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 15th, at 7.30 p.m. Family and Fintan’s many other relatives will gather at the graveside in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Dungarvan, on Thursday, April 16th, at 12.15 p.m. where Fintan will be laid to rest. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

KATHLEEN FOLEY (nee Lynch) Shanbally, Cappoquin With feelings of sadness and regret we record the passing of Kathleen Foley (nee Lynch), Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford, loving mother of the late Mairead, which sad event occurred peacefully on 6th April, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening by Cappoquin Rosary Committee members Joan Mason and Biddy Doherty in the presence of her loving family relatives, neighbours and friends. On Wednesday evening Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers in the presence of Kathleen’s loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by Kathleen’s nieces Jenny Murphy and Joyce Coffey. Prayers of the Faithful were read by niece Jean Foley. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by grandchildren Jane and Justin Foley. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers where Kathleen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Paddy; son Rick; daughter-in-law Eugenie; grandchildren Jane and Justin; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up … IFA urges Minister Coveney to move on Charter of Rights for farmers

National President Elect, Seán Finan, Castlerea Macra, Roscommon (second from right); with (left to right) Munster Vice President, Gerard Griffin, Mitchelstown Macra, Avondhu, Cork; North West Vice President, Caroline O'Dowd, South Sligo Macra; and Leinster Vice President, Odile Evans, Johnstown/ Coolgreaney Macra, Wicklow.

Cork Man elected Macra Munster Vice-President THE results of the Macra na Feirme Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections were announced in the Irish Farm Centre, Dublin, recently. Seán Finan from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, a founding member of Castlerea Macra since 2007 and is currently National Treasurer and North West Vice-President, has been declared the 35th Macra na

Feirme National President while Gerard Griffin from Mitchelstown Macra club, Avondhu, Cork was elected for the Munster position. Speaking after the results of the election, current National President, Kieran O’Dowd, who presided over the election said, “Best wishes to all the candidates. This was a great election, highlighting the best of Macra in terms of leader-

ship, debate and enthusiasm. I’m confident that Seán, and the 3 Vice Presidents, will serve the organisation well.” Current National President Kieran O’Dowd congratulated Gerard on his appointment and wished him well during his term of office. Results were also announced in the vicepresidential elections for Macra regions, Leinster and

the North West. Caroline O’Dowd from South Sligo Macra was declared the winner in the North-West race. Odile Evans from Johnstown/ Coolgreaney Macra club has been elected as Leinster vice-president. The three new vice-presidents will take up their positions alongside president-elect, Sean, at Macra's AGM.

March Ornua PPI lift will help Co-ops hold milk Price thought peak – O’Leary IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has said the announcement by Ornua (formerly the Irish Dairy Board) that their Product Purchasing Index (PPI) for the month of March was 100 points, 2.5 points up on the February level, merely reflected the increase during the month of the main commodity returns, especially butter and cheese. He said this should help firm co-ops’ resolve to hold the price through peak despite recent weaknesses in global dairy markets. “The PPI reflects the continued dairy market

return improvements which started from January, and have continued into March, and it vindicates our view that current milk prices can and must be held. A PPI of 100 points is equivalent to a VAT inclusive price of nearly 31c/l, which is slightly above what most co-ops pay at the moment,” Mr. O’Leary said. “It is true that in the wake of two strongly negative GDT auctions after six strongly positive ones, EU commodity prices have eased somewhat. However, at an end March gross return still of around 35c/l before processing costs, I

believe our argument for co-ops to hold prices remains fully justified,” he added. “It will also be important for all co-ops to hold their April milk price too, as many farmers’ decisions around superlevy will have been made on the basis of the assumption – created by some co-ops’ commitment to this effect - that they would not lose out on price by holding milk for a short period at the end of March,” he said. “I strongly believe that the current weakness on dairy markets relates to the exploitation by buyers of

the uncertainty around EU milk production in the coming months, now that quotas have ended. I agree with the EU Commission’s analysis, which states that 2015 milk output will only increase by 1% (as against 4.5% last year). I do not believe that we will see a big increase in EU production over the coming months, because most Member States could only do so by feeding additional expensive feed, at a time when low milk prices mean farmers are barely breaking even in most regions,” he concluded.

IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to immediately finalise all outstanding issues for a new Charter of Rights for farmers to coincide with the implementation of all measures under the new CAP. It is now well over a year since discussions commenced on a new Charter and the commitment of the Minister for a New Charter is now been questioned by farmers on the ground, he said. Tim O’Leary said that that while a number of issues have been sorted including an improved payment schedule for all schemes, nevertheless the main stumbling block is the number of inspections and the issues surrounding no notice inspections. He said IFA is insisting that all farmers should be given at least 48 hours’ notice for all inspections and to separate out those inspections where it is statutorily required to have no notice such as Food, Feed and Animal welfare. He said this is a red line issue for IFA. The IFA Deputy President said that it would be unacceptable for farmers to have no Charter in place at such a pivotal moment in the implementation of the new CAP. He said Farmers need an improved Charter to protect their interests and to ensure they get fair play.

there is no real engagement by the farmer with their bank, or where a deal has been agreed and is then not honoured. In the long run, there are no winners in these combative situations, with huge legal and other professional costs incurred”. Mr Downey strongly advising farmers in such situations to engage with the banks and address their problems. The IFA President criticised the pillar banks for taking excessive interest margins given the cost of their funds is at an all-time low. He said Irish taxpayers have paid huge sums in supporting the banks and its time they saw a dividend in the form of reduced interest rates and charges.

Strong Easter sales boost lamb trade – IFA WATERFORD IFA Sheep Chairman Patrick Cooney has said the hogget trade remains very solid with up to €6.20/kg being paid by factories to get numbers. He said there was a great sale of lamb legs across all the main retailers over the Easter, which has helped the trade. He said many retailers were out completely sold out of legs. The Spring lamb trade is also strong with numbers very tight and prices of €100 with the weight in the marts. At the factories prices are running at up to €7.00/kg. Patrick Cooney said in the UK EBLEX report hoggets at £4.46/kg which is the equivalent of €6.43/kg including VAT.

Real engagement between banks and farmers in credit IFA calls on Minister Humphreys to clarify her difficulties required – position on burden imposition Downey on designated land

IFA President Eddie Downey has said that, while the banking environment has improved, a number of difficult farming credit cases remain unresolved. Mr Downey said, “As a capital-intensive industry, there is a need for ongoing investment on farms, and farmers require access to competitively-priced credit from the banks. The farming sector has always had a strong repayment record, which was maintained throughout the downturn. However, a number of difficult farm credit cases remain, and I am calling on the banks and the farmers involved to engage constructively to find solutions to these”. He continued, “The core principle on which negotiations must be based is that both sides contribute to the retention of a viable family farm enterprise, where at all possible. The banks must be fair in their dealings with farmers and not impose conditions that cannot be met by the farmer or that impose a long-term, unsustainable burden”. Eddie Downey continued, “However, a small number of farmers are not engaging realistically with their banks in finding solutions to their credit difficulties and, in doing so, are potentially undermining the borrowing credibility of the overall sector”. In a clear direction, Mr Downey said, “IFA will not stand over cases where

IFA SAC Project Chairman Tom Turley, has called on the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys, to clarify her position in relation to imposing a burden on the land folios for areas that are designated SAC or SPA. Tom Turley said that any such move would be resisted by farmers who already have to face severe restrictions on their designated land. Land which is designated is being devalued as its uses are limited and development is being restricted. The IFA man said that it is up to the Minister to put farmers and land-owners minds at rest by shelving any plans she may have to impose such burdens on designated land. Continuing, Tom Turley said that the Minister must also come clean in relation to compensation mechanisms that need to be put in place for farmers who are restricted with designated land. Depending solely on the GLAS scheme is unacceptable as the compensation in many instances is limited and does not take into account the full losses incurred in such areas. IFA has already raised these issues with Minister Humphreys at the end of 2014 and is now seeking an urgent meeting to resolve many of the issues surrounding designated land.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Award Winning Tipperary Dairy Farm to Host Farm Walk A TEAGASC dairy farm walk will take place on the farm of the National Winner of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Award for 2014. The Dwan family from Bohernamona, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, will host a farm walk on Thursday, 23rd April, at 2.00 p.m. Thomas Dwan and his parents Eddie and Ann are suppliers of milk to Centenary Thurles Co-op. This dairy farm event is organised by Teagasc and is part of National Dairy Week (18th – 25th April, 2015) organised by the National Dairy Council. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, said: “The performance of the Dwan farm is of the highest order and this event offers all dairy farmers the opportunity to learn the ‘secrets to their success’. Visitors will not see any extraordinary activities or fancy ideas, just common sense and efficient sustainable dairy farming. They should be encouraged by the performance levels which can be achieved by an efficient family dairy farm. Eddie, Ann and Thomas Dwan work as a team and

Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc; Edmund, Thomas and Ann Dwan, National Winners; Dr. David Gleeson, Teagasc & national judge for NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards, and Donal Mullane, Regional Manager, Teagasc, North & South Tipperary. they received the award based on the technical data and milk quality records for over twelve months along with information about milking practices and facilities, care of the environment, sustainable practices, dairy herd health, animal

welfare and general farm management. The farm has expanded over the last seven years to over 100 cows currently. To achieve this, the Dwan’s built a new 16 unit DeLaval herringbone milking unit three years ago to replace

the original six unit facility. They built a new cow housing shed in 2007 and converted and upgraded another building. If they do expand further in the future some further housing would need to be added, but they have the space if

required. All farmers are welcome to visit this top quality dairy farm and see best practice in action. Event runs from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. You can find out more about the Dwan farm at www.qualitymilkawards.ie

READER’S QUERIES Question: I added my son’s name to the herd number in the past few weeks and he will now qualify for the National Reserve and Young Farmer’s Scheme. I was reading a newspaper article that said there was a lot of paperwork involved and advised those applying to be careful of the pitfalls. I was of the opinion that my situation was fairly cut and dried and that things would continue as normal once his name was added. Am I mistaken? Can you please advise? Answer: There is no such thing as handy money for the stroke of a pen. Adding your son’s name to the herd number was only the driver’s licence so to speak. I presume an application for the National Reserve has been made to the DAFM before the 31st March deadline. Your allocation right for the basic payment entitlements must also be transferred into joint names before the 15th May by way of a TEAR form and you must also submit the 2015 BPS application in joint names. A visit to your accountant to discuss partnership options is also well advised to cater for any capital taxation that could arise down the road. And keeping the best wine ‘til last, you must ensure that your son is around and is involved in the day to day management of the farm and that he will complete the educational obligations if he has not already done so. There is no use in him being in London, Australia, New Zealand or anywhere else and you drawing down substantial money on the strength of him being at home. This will be policed! You should have a serious chat with an adviser without delay and not some sort of quick “free” question over the phone. Otherwise you will find out that “the pen is indeed mightier than the sword”. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Make an appointment in advance for BPS 2015 as cold calls will incur a surcharge as it is not fair to those present who have gone to the trouble of making an appointment.

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Land Eligibility Question heating up ICSA has said that the whole land eligibility question is becoming a huge source of anger and frustration among farmers who are being charged with the impossible task of serving two masters - environment and agriculture – and, at the same time have no certainty as to how much of their farm is eligible. ICSA is addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture recently on the land eligibility question. According to ICSA president Patrick Kent, the land eligibility question is of huge concern, particularly on marginal and disadvantaged land. “Farmers in disadvantaged areas are bearing the brunt of the assault on the land eligibility question. It is particularly outrageous that farmers who have continued to be as productive on challenging land as they were back in the reference years are now being hit with severe penalties. The only way to avoid penalties is to aggressively reduce the declared eligible area but that’s like asking an

employee to volunteer to do without pay for several weeks or months.” “One arm of the EU is insisting that CAP policy favours biodiversity and is being shaped to contribute to climate change targets. Another arm insists that trees, bushes, scrub and less productive herbaceous material is unlikely to be eligible for CAP support under Pillar 1. Many farmers were sent in one direction under environmental schemes such as REPS by being contracted to keep habitats in as biodiverse a state as possible; now these habitats are routinely the subject of penalties under LPIS reviews.” He added that there is a complete contradiction where, under the new CAP greening requirement, cereal farmers are being forced to devote at least 5% of their land to ecological focus area yet cattle and sheep farmers are being penalised severely for having more than 3% ecological focus areas.

ICSA held a large public meeting in Athlone on Friday night on the land eligibility question where guest speakers included MEPs Marian Harkin, Luke Ming Flanagan and Mairéad McGuinness. ICSA general secretary Eddie Punch said that the LPIS review process was completely unfair. “When over 10,000 people appeal the outcome of any regulatory or legislative process, it is clear that something is badly wrong,” he asserted. He added that the appeals process had taken far too long. “Justice delayed is justice denied. Many of the farmers who appealed penalties applied to their 2013 Single Payment have only seen the ground inspections carried out in the first three months of 2015 and even yet, there are outstanding cases. In addition, farmers who have been fully or partially successful in appealing overclaims are still waiting to receive the money wrongly withheld.”

There were repeated complaints at the meeting that farmers cannot be expected to apply for a scheme where there is such uncertainty about land eligibility and at the same time risk huge penalties. ICSA West Cork chairman Dermot Kelleher outlined the frustrations of farmers in the southwest where the LPIS review has been particularly savage. He said that there was a move to raise funds for a possible legal challenge against what farmers saw as a totally unfair and unjust process. He said that a group, describing itself as the Disadvantaged Farmers’ group, were actively seeking financial support for a legal challenge to unfair penalties. He outlined particularly unfair cases where there seemed to be several different and contradictory views from officials sources at Department and EU level regarding the percentage eligibility of mountain type land held by farmers in West Cork and Kerry.

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IFA – Cattle trade improving and prices rising WATERFORD IFA Livestock Chairman Pat Keane has said the cattle trade is heating up with factories actively chasing feeders for cattle and paying well above quoted prices to get stock. He said some factories have paid a base of €4.35/kg for heifers and €4.25/kg base for steers this week. Pat Keane said farmers are very busy with the good weather and agents are finding it very difficult to interest feeders unless they are prepared to offer well over quoted prices for cattle. Pat Keane said numbers are tightening and factories are very concerned where they are going to get enough cattle over the next 4 months. He said feeders know that this is the time to dig in and drive on the trade. The Waterford IFA Livestock leader said bulls are also a strong trade with €4.25/kg on offer for U’s and some R’s. Cow prices are also rising with R grades making up to €3.90/kg and U grades over €4.00/kg.

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Teagasc News . . . CATTLE Grass tetany risk: Both spring and autumn calving cows going to grass suckling calves will be at risk from grass tetany, particularly if they are forced to clean out paddocks when weather is changeable, as it is too often in April. The other factor that will increase the risk is the increase in the use of potassium fertilisers as we try and rebuild low soil phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) indexes. The condition is due to an acute lack of magnesium (Mg) in the blood. Cows are unable to use stored Mg effectively and, for that reason, need a daily intake of between 20-30g of Mg. There are a number of ways to supplement cows with Mg and it is a case of choosing the right one for your farm: Magnesium in the water: Mg can be added to the water as a soluble salt or some companies sell a soluble Mg solution. They can be added to drinking troughs manually or via a proportioner pump. For this method to work effectively, the only water source available to cows must be drinking troughs. Pasture dusting with cal/mag at a rate of 15-17kg/ha. Grass should ideally be damp when applying so that the dust sticks to the leaf.This is a labour intensive method. High Mg licks are commonly used and can be highly effective provided all the cows are taking them. Magnesium bolus. The number of boluses will vary depending on the product used and will generally give about four weeks protection.The downside to this method is that it is labour intensive and boluses can be regurgitated; Some individuals just supplement the cows with extra forage at grass, such as hay, silage, or straw; 50:50 Calmag:molasses solution placed in a tub in the field with free access to stock. The tub needs to be stirred morning and evening to stop the calmag separating out. 20kg of molasses and 20kg of Calmag would do 50 cows for one week. Feed a high Mg nut to cows. This can be costly if you have to feed much more than 1kg of nuts to get the 5060g of calmag needed. It can also be difficult in wet weather and there is a safety issue when feeding cows with young calves at grass. April grassland management: Grass growth picks up rapidly during April so that keeping a good balance between grass growth (supply) and herd demand is necessary to maintain enough high quality grass. This entails control of the areas grazed. The essential element of control is an effective paddock system. Ideally, on cattle farms there should be 8 to 10 grazing divisions per grazing group but aim to have at least 6 divisions. Since each grazing group needs its own grazing area, keeping the number of grazing groups to a minimum (2-4) keeps the number of grazing divisions to a manageable number. Larger fields can be sub-divided by temporary fencing to easily increase the number of grazing divisions. High quality grass has a feeding value of up to 90% that of concentrates and therefore has the potential to produce liveweight gains of about 1 .2 kg per day at about onethird of the cost of concentrates. Grass growth in April is normally about 45 kg dry matter/ha/day which is capable of supporting a stocking rate of 2000 kg animal liveweight per ha (800 kg/ac). Pasture quality is maintained when grass is worked hard. Low post-grazing heights (down to 4 to 5cm) produces a dense sward that maintains quality and can produce a high yield at low sward height. Low pre-grazing height means a greener, leafier stubble which recovers quickly and maintains quality in the next rotation. Dense swards must be grazed before they get too tall. In a dense sward light is shut out from the base of the plant and leaves decay at a lower sward height. Don’t allow pre-grazing heights go above 12cm. Plan for a rotation length of 18 to 22 days, depending on grass growth. Lessons from the BETTER beef farms in 2014: In 2013, the vast majority of participants in the Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER Farm Programme experienced a drop in gross margin. This was in the main a result of terrible weather in spring 2013 resulting in a fodder crisis. Also, a number of the BETTER Farms had increased costs for the year outside of purchased fodder and ration. This came in the form of purchasing extra stock to build numbers, extra P, K and lime to increase soil fertility, extra

reseeding and paddocking of land. In 2014 things got back on track. Despite significant decreases in factory stock prices, particularly heavy bulls the majority of participants had an increased gross margin. The main factors leading to this were: Increased output due to higher stocking rates on farms lead to substantial increased sales being recorded. Some farms have almost doubled their stocking rate and output since joining the programme. Improved grassland management- extra paddocks installed, better quality swards and soil fertility improved performance of stock at grass. Weather played its part too with ideal grass growing conditions for most of the year. Higher stocking rates and weekly grass measuring improved quality of grass with surpluses taken out for bales. Systems played a part with finishing systems overall outperforming systems selling stock live. Trading systems did suffer due to the live trade price remaining high despite finished prices dropping. Most herd health issues on farms are now resolved. A Herd Health Plan is in place on all farms. Silage quality was maintained at a high level. Average of 70%DMD for first cut in 2014. Summary: Farm size remained unchanged at 52.8 hectares. Output increased from 676kg/ha to 747kg while the value of output increased from €1563 to €1699/ha. Variable costs were down from €961 to €871 per ha and there was an average gross margin of €1.10 per kg liveweight. Suckler to finish – U16 Bull systems The BETTER farms in this system highlighted the importance of maternal characteristics of the cow, the importance of good grassland management and high stocking rate (ability to carry more cows) to deliver high kg of beef output.The two highest gross margins achieved were €1471/ha and €1374/ha. Proceed with caution and be sure of your market outlet. Suckler to finish- 20 month bulls These farms made decision to continue production in consultation with the factory. The two highest gross margins were €1215 and €1083/ha. The kill was mainly in December. Spec may be an issue in the future. Suckler to Weanling systems The top performers fared well with high weight gains achieved from grass and milk.the poor trade for finished animals did not impede on weanling prices. 2014 costs were reduced compared to 2013 due to earlier turnout and a good autumn. Autumn calving herds selling to Italian export market fared best. €1197 per ha. was achieved. Trading system Trading systems fared poor overall and suffered a 7% drop in gross margin. Technical efficiency has improved greatly on these farms. A strong live trade with low 2014 finished prices is hitting margins.These farms are re-evaluating their systems this year and considering whether to go with steers, bulls or heifers. HEALTH AND SAFETY April is the big change over month from yard to field work. Livestock are being left out, fertiliser and slurry are being spread and children are ‘out and about’ more often. Particular hazards in April include tractors and machinery crushings, open slurry and effluent tanks and collapse of heavy objects like left over bales or feeders and ‘lively’ cattle released from sheds. Work organisation helps to avoid injury. IMPORTANT EVENT Forest Bioenergy Demonstration: Teagasc and the Forest Service in association with Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and the Irish Wood Producers (IWP) invite forest owners to attend a Forest Bioenergy Demonstration on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2015. Meet at The ‘Long Man of Kilfane’ pub & restaurant, Co Kilkenny (R448 - Old Dublin Road; north of Thomastown). Arrive any time between 10.30 am and 11.30 am. Guided tours will leave every twenty minutes, and the demonstration will take approximately 2.5 hours. The Forest Bioenergy Demonstration will focus on the merits of thinning, its potential products, route to market, harvesting methods and services available. Speakers will include staff from the Teagasc Forestry Development Department and WIT, the contractor (Worrell Harvesting Ltd.) on site and the supervising forest company (Forest Enterprises Ltd.).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

IFA meets Department of Social Protection IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has met the Department of Social Protection in relation to the recent review policy by the Department of most recipients of Farm Assist, which has led to serious concern that Minister Joan Burton was hounding farmers unfairly and carrying out an assessment that did not take into account costs associated with farming. At the meeting, IFA was told that the contact with farmers at this stage is not a means test but is part of a review and screening process. No decision will be made on foot of the Farm12 form which asks questions in relation to the sales, direct payments and family circumstances. The

means assessment will be done on the IN92 form which has been practice for the past number of years and is not being done on foot of the Farm12 form which farmers have received. Flor McCarthy told the Department any assessment that may follow must take account of all the costs associated with the normal running of the farm and must be done in a fair way. Also the assessment which may arise must take account of past as well as projected farm income. This is necessary due to the fluctuations in farm income. Flor McCarthy said, “Over the past number of years, the number of farmers has dropped to fewer than 10,000 as well as the

average payment dropping. This is a result of the dropping of income and child disregards. These must be restored by the Minister as such disregards are necessary due to the ongoing investment required on farms and the variability of farm income. Comparing Farm Assist with Family income supplement, farmers are been discriminated against as the assessment for FIS is very favourable to families”. In relation to the new GLAS scheme, IFA has got a commitment that the first €2,540 as well as 50% of the remainder of the payment plus any costs associated with the plan will be disregarded. This is similar to what applied in REPS and AEOS.

€27m to be returned to farmers IFA President Eddie Downey has said that the €27m that will be reimbursed to farmers in the coming weeks represents the amount that remained unspent from the financial discipline deductions, including the Crisis Reserve, that were made on individual farmer’s Single Farm Payment in 2013. Eddie Downey said, “Under the new CAP reform, the EU

Minister must challenge move to publish payments IFA President Eddie Downey said farmers are extremely angry that the Minister for Agriculture and the EU Commission intend to breach confidentiality in respect of their personal financial data by proceeding with the publication of individual CAP payments. Eddie Downey said Minister Coveney has confirmed that his Department is working on a CAP database with the intention that all of the information will be published by May 31st. The IFA President said Minister Coveney must protect farmers’ rights and security, and challenge this unacceptable and unnecessary infringement at every level.

Commission deduct an amount of money annually on farmers’ payments to ensure that CAP spending for the following year, including the Crisis Reserve, does not exceed the maximum CAP budget. This is the ‘financial discipline’ deduction that farmers have seen in their Basic Payment statements in the last number of years. If there is money remaining unspent in the CAP budget,

this is returned to farmers in the following year”. He continued, “Approximately €27m, which was deducted from Irish farmers in their 2013 payments and was not used for the Crisis Reserve, will be shortly returned to them through the Department of Agriculture. It is important that this money is returned promptly to the farmers from whom the deduction was made”.

Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 13/4/2015 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 29.75 3.97 3.47 2.21 2 726 223 1,500 49 47

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 25.13 4.72 3.63 2.1 1.5 627 260 1,400 42 44

Comments: Grange, Waterford • SCC 115,000 • 6.5 Ha taken out for silage • Stocking rate increased to 3.26 LU/Ha Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • One case of grass tetany this week • Ground sprayed off for reseeding

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Irish Experts in Eritrea for Pioneering Dairy and Potato Programmes A SENIOR delegation led by Irish NGO Vita and including Teagasc and Gorta/SHA is travelling to Eritrea at the weekend to build on the partnership between these agencies and the Eritrean Government. They will be evaluating the impact of a model dairy programme and a model potato programme set up last year. The delegation includes the Director of Teagasc, Professor Gerry Boyle, with Dr. Lance O’Brien,Teagasc’s Head of Foresight and Strategy, alongside Gorta/Self Help Africa CEO Ray Jordan, as well as Vita Chairman Séamus Crosse and CEO John Weakliam. The group will visit the dairy and potato farmers to evaluate the pilot programmes, which were set up in partnership with the Eritrean Ministry of Agriculture.The pioneering dairy pilot has 20 model farmers, and early results are already showing a doubling of the milk yield. The potato pilot programme, which has 25

Professor Gerry Boyle model farmers, has evolved out of the Irish Potato Coalition. This was set up by the agencies above as well as the Irish Potato Federation and Irish Potato Marketing (IPM). It is a

research led programme that supports farmers as they develop every aspect of the production and value chain - from establishing co-ops to improving seed stock, market research, pest

and disease control. “A world class seed potato, Electra, which was specifically bred by Teagasc has arrived and has been tested,” explains Gerry Boyle. “This potato variety can more than double the yield of the current local variety. This pilot programme is expected to drive a national potato programme that will realise the potential of thousands of Eritrean potato farmers.” Vita has worked in partnership with the Eritrean Government, Irish Aid and the European Union for the past twelve years and has invested in over 45,000 improved cookstoves as well as drip irrigation schemes, dams and water collection points. There has also been tree planting programmes to help prevent soil erosion and provide renewable energy in a country that is paying a particularly heavy price for climate change. “I am very optimistic about the partnership with the Eritrean Government – I feel that working together will have great impact on Eritrean farm families,” said

Gerry Boyle. “The Irish agriculture experience is rich in lessons learnt and successes won, and has evolved to meet so many challenges. Teagasc is the principal in research driven innovation and improvements in Ireland. We know that an integrated system is the best means of managing improvements, and this includes sound research, education and training, and a solid infrastructure to facilitate quality extension work.” Séamus Crosse also understands the necessity of a fully integrated approach, and the partnerships required to deliver success. “Teagasc bring so much to the table, as do the Irish Potato Federation. Their expertise, from large scale growth and production to value added products and market management, locks in the commercial elements into the programme. But ultimately this programme will succeed because the local farmers, and the Eritrean Government, are ambitious for success.”

Kilmacthomas Macra Na Feirme By Mark Hayes WE'RE off to the hill tops this Sunday, April 19th to experience a thrill like no other in a gravity fed mountain Bike Park nestled in the hills of north Tipperary. Everyone from beginners to pros can join in and experience an action-packed day out. This event is organised by Kilmacthomas Macra but you do not need to be a member to join in on the

fun, so if you believe like many others that this is something you might be interested in check out Some crazy ass Fun Mountain biking on Facebook and be sure to join. With six downhill trails to choose from, a fast uplift service, a 2km enduro climb and the largest pump track in the country this is definitely going to be a day to remember and don’t forget it’s for everyone, so come

on and join in on the fun. This weekend also sees of impromptu debaters taking to the national arena in Nenagh to battle for the right to claim top honours so on behalf of the club I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Kilmacthomas impromptu debating team the very best this weekend such is the depth of talent in this debating panel that one of its members Kiva Stanley and fellow club member

Richard Houlihan will represent the club in the national talent competition where Kiva will be singing and Richard will perform a comedy routine. Given the talents that both Richard and Kiva have I have no doubt that they will do the Kilmac club proud. Kilmacthomas Macra would like to wish Tom O’Donoghue from Cappoquin Macra the very best of luck as he represents the county on April 24th in

the Mr. Personality competition in the Springhill Hotel in Kilkenny. Finally, if you are aged 17-35 and would like to join something new and exciting where you can meet new people, make new friends and pursue what interests you then please don’t hesitate join Kilmacthomas Macra today, check us out on the Kilmacthomas Facebook page or contact Mark on 0879566678.

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Hayes announces payment of annual Forestry premium

The Dwan family from Thurles Co Tipperary host an IFA event to mark the last day milk quotas.

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TOM Hayes, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry, announced that the annual tax-free forestry premium payments for 2015 will be issued by his Department today with forest owners receiving them by the end of this week. He added that, up to end March this year, almost 9,000 online forestry premium applications, valued at €35.5m., have been processed and paid before the forthcoming bulk premium payment run, compared to 8,710 such on-line applications amounting to €34.9 million in 2014. The Minister announced that some 7,708 applications, with a value of €23.73 million, would be paid in this year’s premium payment run. Forestry premium applications continue to be processed by the Department throughout the year.

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AT the end of a hugely successful first year, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan held a very well-attended AGM on Friday, 10th April in The Park Hotel. Chairperson Mary Kelly and Secretary Fidelma Meaney spoke of the many successes of the group in their Chairperson’s and Secretary’s reports, and Mary thanked the outgoing committee members, Kris Cowming, Alma Shanahan-Power and Orla White, and remaining members Natanya Geoghegan, Fidelma Meaney, Hugh O’Donnell and Emma Walsh for their dedication and service during the group’s important first year. We were delighted to have so many club members inter-

ested in coming on board for the 2015/2016 year, and look forward to working with you all. The new committee is as follows: Chairperson: Mary Kelly Secretary: Emma Walsh Treasurer: Fidelma Meaney Committee: Valerie Daly, Blathnaid Foley, Natanya Geoghegan, Samantha Hayes, Colin Kirkham,Vanessa LearyHyde, Hugh O’Donnell and Raymond Tobin. The new committee has another busy year ahead, starting with the next production, The Graduate, which will be staged in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre in early Autumn. This is a major coup for Curtain Call as it will be the first time an amateur group has

performed this piece in Ireland. Director Fidelma Meaney will be holding auditions in early May. This is another large cast play, with lots of smaller speaking/nonspeaking roles along with the main characters, so we encourage anyone interested to get in touch and come along to the auditions. Email ccpdungarvan@hotmail.com if you would like to speak with the director and/or get a copy of the script to read in advance of the auditions. And of course, there are plenty of other activities planned for the 2015/2016 year. So watch this space. If anyone is interested in becoming a member or finding out more about Curtain Call

Productions Dungarvan, call us on 087-3812028, email us on ccpdungarvan@hotmail.com or contact us via our Facebook pagefacebook.com/CCP Dungarvan. We look forward to meeting lots of new members over the coming year. SISTER ACT “Break a Leg” to all involved in Sister Act, which takes place next week April 21 – 25 in St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan. The large cast and crew have been extremely busy rehearsing and preparing over the last couple of months, and we’ve no doubt this will be a fantastic show, full of local talent. Tickets (€15) on sale in Kelly’s Wellbeing Centre and David Walsh’s Office Supplies.

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Child 44 – Opens 17th April A POLITICALLY-charged serial killer thriller set in 1953 Soviet Russia, CHILD 44 chronicles the crisis of conscience for secret police agent Leo Demidov [Tom Hardy], who loses status, power and home when he refuses to denounce his own wife, Raisa [Noomi Rapace], as a traitor. Exiled from Moscow to a grim provincial outpost,

Leo and Raisa join forces with General Mikhail Nesterov [Gary Oldman] to track down a serial killer who preys on young boys. Their quest for justice threatens a system-wide cover-up enforced by Leo's psychopathic rival Vasili [Joel Kinnaman], who insists "There is no crime in Paradise."

Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 – IN SUPER 4K RESOLUTION – Opens 17th April

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ON T go looking for trouble this week, as it may have a way of finding you. Keeping your head down or just trying to be more patient with life s little disasters could be helpful.

HEN you re in the mood for worrying it can be hard to think of brighter things. But this week your spirits will be lifted by a surprise visit, one that could change your outlook completely.

AKE time to relax this week as your energy levels have dipped recently and you may have felt under the weather. You need time and space to feel rejuvenated once more.

N old acquaintance will suddenly appear in your life again this week. Don t let this throw you off your stride and remember coincidences happen for a reason.

HIS week is a time for putting aside the things that have troubled you recently. With a fresh and determined approach to the next few months you can achieve almost anything.

ON T get hung up on detail too much. Keeping a view on the bigger picture will bring perspective to your life and help you clarify a few things that have troubled you for a while.

OU might feel that everyone is against you this week but it s not true. A chance meeting or unexpected event could be the bearer of good news if you allow yourself to hear it.

– Monday, 18th May, 6.30 p.m. INSPIRED by L'Abbé Prévost’s legendary heroine, Kenneth MacMillan expresses his fascination for offbeat characters and dramatic subjects. The choreographer faithfully follows the novel’s plot and reconstructs the tragic story of the sensual yet naïve Manon - more victim than architect of her fate. In Regency Paris, bourgeois society gorges itself on luxury and easy pleasures. Carried off in this whirlwind, Manon is

unable to resist temptation and devastates the faithful Des Grieux in her fall. The choreographer constructs his ballet on a mosaic of extracts from Massenet, finding in the music all the drama, freshness and romanticism necessary for this grand fresco in dance. From crowded ball scenes to spirited, romantic, spirited pas de deux, Manon’s passionate existence propels inevitably toward the ballet’s sublime, yet tragic conclusion.

HEY say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Not so this week. With the right attitude you can reach for the stars and achieve more than you could imagine.

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MYSTERIOUS message might well leave you guessing this week but don t be too suspicious. Instead be patient because good things will come of it in the long term.

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RIENDSHIP comes in many forms, but don t be too hasty in your dealings with a new acquaintance. Are they who they seem to be portraying? It won t harm to wait and see.

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openly mocked him, Blart aims to put a stop to the thieves’ wrongdoings. To make matters worse, Blart also comes face to face with an old rival, who also seems to be launching a crafty, lawenforcing plan of his own. Kevin James (Zookeeper, Grown Ups 2) returns as the gentle security guard, Paul Blart, having also returned to scriptwriting duties for this funny follow-up, directed by Andy Fickman (She’s the Man, Parental Guidance).

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BACK in 2009, mild-mannered security guard, Paul Blart, took on a gang of criminals who invaded the shopping mall where he worked. Six years later and Blart is back, and this time he’s busting criminals in Las Vegas. Before his daughter, Maya, heads off to start her new college life, she accompanies him to a Security Guard convention. But before long, Blart stumbles on another heist taking place under his nose. Commandeering the assistance of the casino security guards who once

SK yourself some important questions this week, when a memorable date arrives. Take this opportunity to do some soul searching and you ll feel the better for it.

ENO: The Pirates of Penzance (Live) Tuesday, 19th May, at 7.30 p.m. ENGLISH National Opera: The Pirates of Penzance (LIVE) by Gilbert & Sullivan directed by Mike Leigh Guaranteed to be a major event, Mike Leigh (Palme d’Or winner and five times Oscar nominee) directs his first ever

opera for the stage. Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular comic opera features muchloved favourites including A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One and I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General.

Across: 1 Cuticle, 5 Debug, 8 Wax, 9 Maharishi, 10 Duckbill, 11 Père, 13 Advice, 15 Or else, 17 Omen, 18 Passable, 21 Fanatical, 22 Hum, 24 Yummy, 25 Y-fronts. Down: 1 Cow, 2 Toxic, 3 Comeback, 4 Exhale, 5 Dart, 6 , 7 Guinevere, 10 Dragonfly, 12 Wrestler, 14 Vietnam, 16 6 Darcey Bussell, 19 Behan, 20 Itsy, 23 Mis.

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THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW The Legends of American Country Show is set to become Ireland’s No. 1 Country Music Tribute in 2015, featuring the music of 8 of the biggest names on the American scene including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. The show will include 4 well known vocalists in Evan O’Donnell, Anthony McBrien, Rod and Tracey McAuley who between them have a wealth of experience and glittering careers than span over 30 years. Each singer will perform a string of Hits from the featured artist complete with authentic costume change and in the company of a live 5 piece band that will include some of Ireland’s top musicians. To add the finishing touches to what will be a great show there will be a specially designed stage set to create the atmosphere and give the audience that real American Experience.Theatre Royal Sunday, 19th April at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are €20.

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John and Annie Flahavan from sponsor Flahavan's pictured with Annie's son William Farnsworth from Stradbally at the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

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Variety Concert in Knockanore K.G.K. Community concert, Knockanore.

Siun and John Fitzgerald from Ballinroad enjoying the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Rory and Jamie Mulcahy from Abbeyside pictured with Siobhan and Tom Walsh from Ballinroad at the MIY GIY Awards and the Opening Ceremony for the 8th West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Bobby Gardiner receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the TG4 Gradam Cheoil Awards night IN February 2015 Bobby Gardiner received the Lifetime Achievement award at the TG4 Gradam Cheoil Awards night. Bobby is indeed a worthy and deserving recipient of this award, as he has contributed so much to traditional Irish music down through the years, not just here in Ireland, but internationally as well. He is a legendary musician both on accordion and melodeon and has been a major influence on generations of trad musicians. Bobby is also a gifted teacher, totally dedicated and generous with his time, passing on his skill and knowledge to the music students who are lucky to have him as a teacher. Bobby was born in Co. Clare into a musical family and, of course, being from Clare was surrounded and influenced by concertina players. He was also very much impressed by the

playing of Paddy O'Brien. Bobby emigrated to the USA in the early '60s where he joined his brother Mick and sister Mary in Connecticut. During his time in America, Bobby continued to play the accordion and regularly met up with Irish musicians and accordion players like himself. In the early 70s Bobby returned to Ireland with his wife, Ann and they set up their home in Burncourt, Co. Tipperary. After receiving his teaching diploma from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, Bobby was invited to teach in the music department in UCC, and has been associated with that department for over 30 years. Bobby continues to teach with the Comhaltas branch in Ballyduff where his students are privileged to work with the great master himself at his weekly classes.

Bobby Gardiner receiving the TG4 Gradam Cheoil Lifetime Achievement Award. Bobby will be playing at a special celebration concert in Ballyduff on April 25th. CCÉ Ballyduff is holding a special celebration concert on Saturday, April 25th, at 8.00 p.m. in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff. This special night will see many of the renowned musicians who have played with Bobby, over the years, join him on stage, with his family, in cel-

ebration of the wonderful achievement Bobby Gardiner has made to Irish music. Anyone with an interest in Irish traditional music should not miss this unique event. Booking is definitely advisable and should be made at 086/8208242.

FINAL rehearsals are underway in Knockanore for our variety concert to be staged this Friday night at eight (17th April) in the K.G.K. Hall. A huge amount of practice and preparations have gone into this production with guaranteed entertainment for all ages, from the best of local talent ranging in age from eight to eighty. We have award winning scór contestants, recitations and balled singers, a spectacular

dance extravaganza from Mary Casey's troops, some local "celebrity jigs and reels" participants, Deirdre Donovan's brilliant musical group involving some of the best singing and instrumental young talent in the parish, members of the talented Leddy family from Araglin, some potentially controversial comedy from the "Singing Monks", some raffle tickets, a cup of tea and a chance to see “The Gare” back on stage again. Come along and enjoy yourselves.

Waterford actors star in Stagemad’s “Somebody and Nobody” IAN Wild's Somebody and Nobody is a revenge comedy about betrayal in a meaningless universe. A send up of existentialism and the Theatre of the Absurd of Pinter, Beckett and Ionesco, the action takes place in a cartoon bedsit. Here Somebody – the most important person ever, and his sidekick Nobody, a nonentity with twelve mothers, twelve fathers and a hatred of imaginary asparagus soup – act out the savagery and pointlessness of the world beyond the bedsit door. When a blank piece of paper enters the lives of the two men, their relationship cosmically and comically implodes.Starring Waterford actors Darren Malone and Richard Clare "Someody and Nobody" will delight and surprise audiences from Thursday 24th to Sat., 26th April at 8pm at Central

Richard Clare Arts. The last few tickets are €10 on sale now and selling fast "please book now to avoid disappointment! capacity is limited,this show is sure to be a sell out very soon. Darren Malone starred with Little Red Kettle in their very first show 'The 4 Euqilds of Squid' He has worked with most theatre company's in Waterford with' pushpull productions and

'Bouncers' with Bowler Hat. The lieutenant of Inishmore with Ranting Rebels. Fresh from his own production of "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"at Garter Lane and most recently 'Sister Act' Darren is delighted to be cast as 'Nobody'Richard Clare is an actor, writer and director based in Cork. He grew up in Waterford and as a youngster took part in Waterford Youth Drama. .Richard directed the short film Hiccups, also The Solution in the Cork Arts Theatre and being MC of the Shandon Halloween Parade. His one man show The Private Life of the Jellyfish has played in theatre and comedy venues in Cork and Dublin.you can book the last remaining tickets Online:www.centralarts.ie or call Box Office on 086 4543246

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ONE of the advantages of being MC on the stage at Grattan Square for the Festival of Food is that you can make the necessary changes to timing, duration and the addition of acts where necessary, taking into account the weather conditions, the size of the crowd and how well the performance is being received. Last Sunday an early addition to an excellent programme presented itself – or more accurately, themselves – and when a group of talented musicians styling themselves the Deise Brass hove on the horizon as a gift from heaven, a place had to be made for them. Among the talented veterans of the brass era and former stalwarts of Dungarvan Brass Band and other ensembles of three counties were Pat Ormond, Pat Morrissey, Liam Dwyer, Frankie Shorthall and Michael Norris. They were joined by Patsy Irwin and Ger Byrne from Youghal, Michael Doody from Waterford and Jim Power from Carrick-on-Suir.

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It was also good to see star of screen, stage, dance-hall and everywhere a decent trombone could be played, Liam Stack, who also in his Secondary School days paraded and played with our local Brass Band. Before arriving at the official stage, Deise Brass had played at several locations on Sunday for the earlymorning browsers on the Festival streets and added immensely to the happy ambience of the day. More importantly, they lifted at least some of the gloom of the early morning rain and the high winds which threatened to wreck half a year’s work of the Festival Committee. There was a wealth of talent on display and their easy jazz / blues / Gospel style lacked only a lady with a parasol to add the final New Orleans effect. Those who heard the short recital are looking forward to hearing and seeing more of Deise Brass in the streets of Dungarvan. Talent like this must be appreciated and the Town

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Park Bandstand, Walton Park and the Town Hall would all benefit from the gentle strains of their jazz, blues and Gospel. A shy group by nature, they were short on words on the day, only to say that their passion is music, preferably brass and they will travel to the ends of the earth – at least to Carrick, Waterford and Youghal – as they do regularly - to fulfil their musical desires. Deise Brass are also very appreciative of the assistance they have received from Waterford City and County Arts Office which will help them towards more public appearances to enhance their town and any other locations which might extend a suitable invitation. Their growing group would welcome more members with some previous musical experience who would like to play on a regular basis. Contact can be made through Liam Dwyer at (085) 7402197.You can also Déise Brass ‘in full swing’ in front of Interlude on The Quay at the Festival of Food last Sunday. [John Foley Images] follow Deise Brass on Facebook.

Modern Communications What’s in a photograph? for the Ordination DESPITE a noticeable drop-off in Church attendance, there was a full congregation in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity last Sunday for the Ordination of our new Bishop, Alphonsus Cullinan. It was a most representative gathering covering all ages and all elements of our population and society, as well as being very representative of the Church in our Diocese. For those who could not be present for the ceremony, it was streamed live on the internet, a first for such an event in this Diocese.The quality of the picture was superb and most of those who watched via that medium

were delighted with the coverage. For those who were not near a computer screen or who do not have access to the internet, there was always the radio version from WLR-fm, in which presenter, Billy McCarthy brought all his ecclesiastical knowledge to bear to explain the proceedings. For what is a senior office, we have had fewer incumbents in the Cathedral over the last fifty years than one would have thought. Bishop Michael Russell, a Tipperary man was appointed in 1965 and served until his retirement in 1993, a total of 28 years. His successor, Bishop

William Lee, also from Tipperary, was appointed in 1993 and served until his retirement in October 2013, a total of 20 years. Now, we have Bishop ‘Phonsie’ Cullinan – some people will be uneasy with such familiarity of address – who is from Limerick has been appointed at the age of fifty-seven with an expectation of a lengthy Episcopate too, the Good Lord willing. The other departure from traditional practice – a welcome one too – was the singing of the Psalm by all the members of the new Bishop’s family. It was a very human touch and sent a definite signal that the new Bishop is ‘of the people’. The Diocese has been a long time without a Bishop,William Lee having given sterling service for two generations and Msgr. Nicholas O’Mahony carrying the responsibility for a year and a half.We are indebted to both for their great work and look forward to seeing our new Bishop amongst his flock regularly.

THIS picture from the camera of Tom Tobin and nestling in the archives of Waterford County Images in the Museum in Friary Street has a wealth of social history to tell us. The event is a visit by the legendary Radio Eireann (now RTE Radio) broadcaster, the late Joe Linnane to Dungarvan, sometime in the 1950’s for the recording of an edition of his popular radio programme, ‘Question Time with Joe Linnane’. Joe was also the commentator who covered the then Five Nations Rugby Tournaments and he also preented some of the popular fifteen minute sponsored programmes of the ‘Fifties and ’Sixties, those programmes which promoted detergents, Gateaux Cakes, cocoa, Jacobs Biscuits, Aer Lingus through what is now termed ‘product placement’ and a host of other products. Question Time went out weekly, generally on a Sunday night and was one of the highlights of the week for many Irish listeners. Some of his programmes were made in the studios in Dublin, but

he also travelled around the country scouting for clubs and other formalised groups to oppose each other in a battle of general knowledge. He asked two, twomark questions; two fourmark questions and one six mark round. If memory serves me correctly, one of the two mark rounds was a musical round for which Joe played the piano himself. Budgets were small in the fledgeling Radio Eireann at the time and everyone doubled up where necessary. There always seemed to be a woman on one of the Dublin teams who, when asked her occupation, would answer ‘I am a Civil Servant’. In the case of this picture though, the team obviously represents Macra na Feirme as two of the contestants are wearing the badge of that organisation which had been founded in Dungarvan in 1947. It was obviously winter time – the season for Question Time – as all are wearing heavy coats. One man who recalled that night remarked that his abiding memory was

of Joe Linnane looking down at his script at the start of the programme and not lifting his head again until the programme finished. You will notice also that one of the men has a cigarette between his fingers. There was little or no prohibition at the time on when and where people could smoke, with none of the strict conditions of today. The man standing in the background, Liam Comerford will be familiar to many, especially those who attended the CBS Secondary School where he taught for many years. He was famously one of the three lay teachers represented in a

poem ‘as Gaeilge’ as the three masts of the ship driving education in the school forward. Liam Comerford was an all round community activist who had a deep interest in GAA affairs and was to be seen at Dungarvan Gaelic Field for decades. He was a dedicated Bridge player, wrote pantomimes for the stage in the Friary Hall and was also active in the Dramatic Society. He played a leading role also in Connradh na Gaeilge and was never happier than when promoting our culture in one location or another. Yes, a wealth of history in that picture printed courtesy of Waterford County Museum.

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Minor hurlers lose out narrowly in Semple Stadium Waterford's Eddie Meaney in action against Tipperary's Liam McCutcheon during the quarterfinal of the Electric Ireland Munster Minor hurling championship in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Intermediates finish league with 100% record Waterford ……………5-11; Leitrim …………………3-9. WATERFORD intermediate ladies kept their unbeaten record in the Tesco Homegrown League Division 3 intact with a comprehensive 5-11 to 3-9 victory over Leitrim in Ballinamore on Sunday last. This victory means that Waterford topped the league standings with 21 points out of 7 games. Playing against a strong breeze in the first half Waterford were quickest out of the blocks with a goal from Maria Delahunty, the Abbeyside starlet followed this up with a pointed free and the Deise girls were certainly on the road to victory when Sinead Ryan chipped in with her first of two goals to leave Waterford seven points up and Leitrim having a mountain to climb with only 14 minutes gone. Leitrim’s sharpshooter Áine Tighe opened their account with a point on 15 minutes but this was quickly cancelled out by a Delahunty free. Waterford again piled on the pressure with a brilliant goal by Aileen Wall, followed by a point by Maria Delahunty and a second goal from Sinead Ryan to leave

Waterford clear ahead on the score line Waterford 4-3; Leitrim 0-1. Áine Tighe and Áine Clancy got in on the scoring act just before half time with points for the Connacht side to leave the half time score Waterford 4-3; Leitrim 0-3. Manager Pat Sullivan rang the changes in the second half but it made no major difference to the level of intensity of the Waterford play. Sinead Ryan opened Waterford’s account with two points before Tighe replied with two for Leitrim. Mairead Wall got herself on the score sheet with a fine point in the 12th minute which was cancelled out by Tighe at the opposite end. Shauna Dunphy and Maria Delahunty tacked on a point each for Waterford before Tighe got two more points for Leitrim to bring the Waterford lead back to 12 points. Louise Ryan got a point and Ciara Hurley rattled the net to get Waterford’s fifth goal before Leitrim took advantage of a tiring Waterford defence to rattle in three quick goals to put an air of respectability on the final score line which read Waterford 5-11; Leitrim 3-9. The team has now quali-

fied for a semi-final but their opponents will not be known until later in the week as the three other qualifiers Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim have all finished level on 15 league points each. The semi final will take place in two weeks time. MINORS RECORD A COMPREHENSIVE VICTORY OVER KERRY Following their recent defeats in the Munster Minor championship to Cork and Tipperary, the Deise girls posted a very impressive win over the girls from the Kingdom. This match took place at the half way venue of Castletownroche in Co. Cork and the seeds of this victory were sewn with a wonderful first half display which saw the Deise girls take control from the off and lead at half time on the score line Waterford 5-8; Kerry 0-1. Manager Crohan McGregor made wholesale changes at half-time and every member of the panel got a run. Kerry rallied in the second half but the Deise girls ran out comprehensive winners on the scoreline Waterford 7-16; Kerry 5-8 Waterford lined out as follows: Roisin Curran,

Carrie O’Keeffe, Caitriona O’Brien, Caragh Mc Carthy, Megan Dunford (0-1), Katie Hayes, Áine Power, Caoimhe McGrath, Rebecca Casey (1-0), Lauren Guiry (0-5), Emma Murray (3-0), Shauna Power, Lauren McGregor (2-4), Aoife Murray (0-4), Lucie O’Shea. Subs introduced: Cailín Power, Paula Cliffe, Grace Heffernan, Kate McGrath, Liz Devine (0-1), Kate Hahessey (0-1), Ciara Hurley (1-0), and Katie Fowler. DEISE DAY AT PUNCHESTOWN Preparations are at an advanced stage for our major fundraising event on Saturday 2nd May at the Punchestown Race Festival and in conjunction with the day a monster draw will be held on the day. Tickets are available from any committee member and members of the various football panels and are priced at €20 each or 3 for €50. Among a very impressive prize list is a Mediterranean cruise, 4 tickets for The Script in Croke Park, 2 tickets and accommodation for the All Ireland Hurling Final and 2 tickets and accommodation for the All Ireland Football Final.

Sharon Williams, Michael Healy and Ellen Curran at the Waterford Camogie Victory Celebration Dinner Dance in the Park Hotel. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Michael Maher voted u-21 Western Footballer of the Year By David Prendergast BALLINACOURTY'S Michael Maher was voted All The Young Blues' Western u-21 Footballer of the Year for 2015. 1,426 votes were registered for the Player of the Year award that saw Maher top the poll with 36.68% of the vote. The Ballinacourty clubman captained The Village to the divisional "A" title and was instrumental at centre and full-forward throughout their five game campaign. He struck 14 points in total, all from play, and many of those came at crucial stages of the games to keep the 'Courty engine ticking over as they staged back-to-back late comebacks in the semi-final and final. Maher claimed the award ahead of fellow nominees Jason Morrissey (St Olivers), Dermot Ryan (Nire), Martin Houlihan (Brickey Rangers),

Jack Mullaney (Stradbally) and John Gartland (Ardmore). As well as receiving an inscribed piece of silverware, All The Young Blues' also donated €100 to the Waterford branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, as per Michael's request. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s vision is an Ireland where no one goes through dementia alone and where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with dementia and their carers, at the times they need support. For more information on the Alzheimer Society of Ireland or to make a donation to the organisation visit http://www.alzheimer.ie.

As well as a Player of the Year vote, All The Young Blues also held a Team of the Year vote. A total of 23,515 votes were lodged by All The Young Blues readers in order to pick the fifteen. Seven Ballinacourty players made the team, five Brickey Rangers, and three Stradbally. The All The Young Blues u-21 Team of the Year was voted as follows: Mike O'Dwyer (Brickey Rangers); Michael Barry (Brickey Rangers), Brian Looby (Ballinacourty), Ciaran Cusack (Stradbally); Ryan O'Neill (Brickey Rangers), Eoin Bergin (Ballinacourty), Cathal Cusack (Stradbally); Cormac Curran (Brickey Rangers), Conor Prunty (Ballinacourty); Conor Morrissey (Brickey Rangers), David Looby (Ballinacourty), Michael Maher (Ballinacourty); Stephen Cliffe (Ballinacourty), Paul Tobin (Stradbally), Mikey Coleman (Ballinacourty).

Stradbally’s Michael Sweeney wins March GAA Award Cillian O'Reilly, Chairperson Waterford Cumann na mBunscol presents the Allianz Mini 7s Camogie Shield to Lismore's Captain, Leanne Landers. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

AIB, proud sponsors of the GAA and Camogie Club Championships “the toughest of them all,” present training equipment to representatives from the 2014 AIB WATERFORD club football, hurling and camogie champions. Pictured left to right are: Stephen Frampton (AIB Champion, Waterford), Finola Meaney (Cappoquin, Intermediate Camogie Champions), Linda Foley (Cappoquin) and Karl O'Doherty (AIB Branch Manager, Dungarvan). [Patrick Bolger]

By David Prendergast MICHAEL Sweeney was the March winner of All The Young Blues' Performance of the Month award. All The Young Blues is a new a media outlet dedicated to Waterford GAA and Lifestyle topics. The Performance of the Month award is designed to both showcase excellence in Waterford GAA as well as raise mental health awareness. As well as getting an inscribed piece of silverware, All The Young Blues also makes a donation of €100 to a mental health organisation of the winner’s choice. Sweeney receives the award for his performance in the Minor club football championship when Stradbally played St Saviours. In The Reds 2-9 to 1-11 win Sweeney hit 1-8 of Stradbally’s total and directly set up their second goal. He scored from distance, from

frees, from play, from left or from right. Once he got on the ball the only way St Saviours could stop him was by hauling him to the ground. With Stradbally needing to beat the then table-toppers to keep their slim chances of making the quarter-finals alive, Sweeney’s performance was one of real leadership. As per Michael's request, €100 was donated by All The Young Blues to the mental health organisation Suicide or Survive. Suicide or Survive was the beneficiary organisation of local councillor Liam Brazil’srecent 50KM Mental Heath and Suicide Awareness charity cycle on Easter Sunday. Suicide or Survive endeavours to challenge the stigma attached to mental illness and provide a range of educational and therapeutic programmes that increase understanding of suicide and play an active role in its prevention in Ireland.

Donations to Suicide or Survive allow them to deliver their much needed programmes throughout Ireland. It allows people to build their resilence with practical tools to use on a daily basis and to share their learning with family and friends. Thereby creating communities that value their mental health and invest in it on a daily basis. For more information on Suicide or Survive or to make a donation visit www.suicideorsurvive.ie. Sweeney won the March award after beating off stiff competition from a nomination list of four. The other nominees were Dylan Guiry for his performance for Nire against Dungarvan in the Minor football championship; Beth Carton for her performance against Limerick in the AllIreland Minor camogie championship; and Aidan Dwyer for his display for St Olivers against Ballinacourty in the Western u-21 football championship.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

ELECTRIC IRELAND MUNSTER MINOR HURLING QUARTER-FINAL

Minor hurlers lose out narrowly in Semple Stadium Tipperary …………….1-14; Waterford …………… 0-16. THE consensus among Waterford supporters in the 2821 announced attendance leaving Semple Stadium in Thurles last Wednesday evening was that our minor hurlers left this game behind them against one of the poorest Tipperary teams at this level for many years. We deserved at least a draw here which would have sent the game to extra time but Peter Hogan’s last gasp effort in the 63rd minute went narrowly wide of the posts and so we are now faced with a do or die fixture against Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds on Wednesday, May 6th to stay in this year’s championship. Tipperary scored just 1-3 from play in Thurles with placed ball strikers Darragh Carey (Templederry Kenyons) and Brian McCarthy (Loughmore Castleiney) accounting for 0-11 of their tally. The expected dominance of the home team never materialised here and from the outset, in an overall poor game, they looked like a side that were there for the taking. Throughout the first half, Waterford looked by far the better team, with the hosts not scoring from play until the 25th minute, and both the visitors hurling and the scoreboard demonstrated this as they led by 0-8 to 0-5 with 28 minutes on the clock. However, Tipp were given a lifeline back into the match when they scrambled a ball, that could have been cleared, over the Waterford goal line on the call of half time by Ruadhan Mulrooney to give the Premier County an undeserving 1-7 to 0-9 first half advantage. The best marksman from play was Cappoquin’s Aaron O’Sullivan, who scored 0-4 in the first moiety and had he been given a decent supply of the ball in the second half, the County could well be preparing for a Munster semifinal match instead of heading to Limerick next month. His clubmate Andy Molumby worked tirelessly throughout in a Man of the Match display while others to shine for Sean Lyons’ charges included Billy Nolan between the posts, Conor Prunty, Calum Lyons and Darragh Lyons. Jack Prendergast’s free taking was impeccable while on the day more would have been expected from the experienced at this level Peter Hogan and Eddie Meaney. Tipperary’s centre forward and captain Stephen Quirke from Moyle Rovers caused trouble for the Deise defence with his high catching ability while the introduction of substitute Lyndon Fairbrother from J. K. Brackens in the 20th minute added some spice to an up to then lifeless forward division which was

kept under control by all of the Waterford defenders. One of the spectacular moments in the home of hurling was reserved for the halftime break when the venue was covered with 192 wielders of the caman producing an echo of the sound of ash in this field of dreams in an unorganised showing of the popularity of the game of hurling among our youth. Tipperary’s Darragh Carey, who finished the hour with 0-8f to his credit opened the game’s scoring with his first point in the 3rd minute and Aaron O’Sullivan showed signs of things to come when he had a goal chance from a pass by Andy Molumby. Jack Prendergast levelled the tie for the first of seven match occasions and as the players settled into the play, it was becoming obvious that Waterford were well capable of matching their opponents here. Waterford had a second goal scoring opportunity in the 12th minute and it was Dungarvan’s Glenn Waters, who was later surprisingly withdrawn instead of others, who levelled the game with a fine score from play. Waters provided for Aaron O’Sullivan’s first point in the 14th minute and at the end of the third quarter, the Cappoquin player struck a lovely point over his shoulder to secure a 0-4 to 0-2 advantage for his team. Free-taker Darragh Carey reduced the deficit to 0-1 in the 16th minute but then the distant Lyons’ cousins, Calum and Darragh (f) joined in on the scoring act, 0-6 to 0-3 and all looked to be going to plan from a Waterford perspective. Tipperary introduced Lyndon Fairbrother in the 20th minute and following an

exchange of pointed frees by Darragh Carey and Jack Prendergast, the substitute left us wondering why he didn’t start as his pace and accuracy gained his team their first point from play in the 25th minute. Aaron O’Sullivan raised his third white flag, it was clear that he was on fire in this one, and the more supply of the ball he got the better chance the Deise would have of winning. A ball brought forward following dissent by Eddie Meaney after he fouled, gave Tipp a scoring opportunity and their long range marksman Brian McGrath changed the scoreboard to 0-8 to 0-6. Aaron O’Sullivan hit his fourth point and it could have been just as easily a goal as the sliotar ferociously skimmed the crossbar. Lyndon Fairbrother pointed Tipp’s second score from play, followed by the game’s ultimately defining moment when, following an initial brilliant stop by goalie Billy Nolan, the ball emerged from a scrum of players in front of the Waterford goal and trickled over the goal line with Donagh Mulrooney from Portroe being identified as the player to raise the green flag. The players entered the dressing rooms after a half that never reached the heights one would expect with a Munster championship game and the fussy refereeing, resulting in sixteen frees being awarded, didn’t help in leaving the game flow. Waterford emerged from underneath the stand in positive form and they quickly restored their lead with points by the ever dependable Jack Prendergast (f) and midfielder Calum Lyons following good work by both Glenn Waters and Aaron O’Sullivan.

The see-saw struggle of the contest continued with two Darragh Carey pointed frees giving Tipp back the lead by the 36th minute at 1-9 to 0-11, followed by two similar scores by Jack Prendergast to edge the visitors back in front by the 41st minute at 0-13 to 1-9. Liam McCutcheon (T) and Eddie Meaney (W) traded points from play before Darragh Carey uncharacteristically struck his first wide at the end of the third quarter. Ahead by 0-14 to 1-10, Waterford had the opportunity to get a firm grip on proceedings when a long delivery by Darragh Lyons produced a goal scoring effort but John Paul Lucey’s effort went agonisingly wide after good work by the Cois Bhride player to lower Tipp’s colours. Liam Cahill’s charges won the last quarter by 0-4 to 0-2 during which they played their best hurling. Darragh Carey levelled the match for the seventh and final occasion in the 51st minute, recovering well from his earlier wide from a free following which Ruadhan Mulrooney had a double chance to raise his goal scoring tally to two before centre back Brian McGrath took centre stage. McGrath lofted over two match winning ‘65’s between the 53rd and the 60th minute either side of an exchange of pointed free between Darragh Carey and Jack Prendergast as the time clock at the venue went dead and on the plus side the lights were eventually turned on after being required some time earlier. Leading by 1-14 to 0-15 with normal time having elapsed, Tipperary looked to be home and dry but four minutes of added time were

quite correctly called and substitute Eoghan Murray gave the Deise renewed hope with a 61st minute point from play. Tipperary battled hard, though, and Waterford received only one more scoring opportunity with Peter Hogan’s point scoring effort going wide of the posts. The play was in the Waterford half of the field when the long whistle sounded at the end of a game, that despite its ordinariness, Waterford deserved a least a draw from. Tipperary’s Top Three: Darragh Carey, Stephen Quirke, Brian McGrath. Waterford’s Top Three: Andy Molumby, Aaron O’Sullivan, Conor Prunty. Observer’s Man of the Match: Andy Molumby. Number of Scorers: Tipperary 5. Waterford 7. Scores from Play: Tipperary 1-3. Waterford 0-9. Frees For: Tipperary 15. Waterford 15. Wides: Tipperary 3. Waterford 7. Score of the Match: Aaron O’Sullivan’s 28th minute point. Scorers – Tipperary: Darragh Carey 0-8f, Brian McCarthy 0-3 (2 ‘65’, 1f), Ruadhan Mulrooney 1-0, Lyndon Fairbrother 0-2, Liam McCutcheon 0-1. Waterford: Jack Prendergast 0-6f, Aaron O’Sullivan 0-4, Calum Lyons 0-2, Glen Waters, Darragh Lyons (f), Eddie Meaney and Eoghan Murray 0-1 each. Tipperary: Padraig Hayes; Emmet Moloney, James Quigley, Enda Heffernan; Jack Skehan, Brian McGrath, Darragh Peters; Liam McCutcheon, Shane Neville; Darragh Ruadhan Mulrooney, Stephen Quirke, Darragh Carey; David Gleeson, Alan Tynan, Ross Peters. Subs: Lyndon Fairbrother (20), Kevin Hassett (40), David Roberts (53), Gavin Dunne(61). Waterford: Billy Nolan; Darragh Lynch, Conor Prunty, Darragh McGrath; Jordan Henley, Darragh Lyons, Cormac Dunphy; Calum Lyons, Andy Molumby; Glenn Waters, John Paul Lucey,

Waterford who lost to Tipperary 0-16 to 1-14 in the Munster Minor Hurling Championship quarter-final in Thurles.

Eddie Meaney; Peter Hogan, Jack Prendergast, Aaron O’Sullivan. Subs: Eoghan Murray

(45), Michael Roche (53). Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick).

Supporting the Waterford Minor Hurlers against Tipperary in Thurles were Tommy and Breda O'Sullivan from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting the Waterford Minor Hurlers against Tipperary in Thurles were Aoife and Gillian Kennedy from Ballyduff Lower. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Waterford bows out of Munster Senior Camogie Championship Waterford ………………………1-10; Clare ………………….…………0-16. WATERFORD bowed out of the Munster Senior Championship today with a strong performance against Senior opposition. Waterford had impressive performances from Claire Whyte, Beth Carton and the outstanding Lorraine Bray who notched a goal in the opening half. Waterford continued to press right until the last play with a rebounded effort from Aisling Power being saved by the Clare goalkeeper Denise Lynch. Clare were probably more efficient in front of goal over the hour and Naomi Carroll, Chloe Morey and Maire McGrath were particularly strong throughout. Waterford can take plenty of positives from the game though and will have areas to work on ahead of the National League Division 2 semi-final on April 19th against Kildare WATERFORD TAKE ON KILDARE IN LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWN The Intermediate side are 60 minutes away from Waterford’s first adult final since 2011 when they face Kildare on Sunday in the Irish Daily Star Division 2 semi-final. Waterford have have enjoyed an unbeaten spell in the league to date, accruing wins over Tipperary, Meath, Cork, Kilkenny and a walkover from Down. Kildare are no strangers to finals at

this level and reached the Division 2 final in 2013 following a win over Waterford in the semi-final. The sides also clashed in 2014 and again Kildare came out the right side of the result on that occasion. Kildare reached the same stage as Waterford in last season's championship and will undoubtedly be looking to go further this season. Although finishing in second place in their group following defeat against Laois on the opening day, they have been the form side in the group of late. As a result Waterford will be extremely wary of their opponents and players like Melissa Lyons, Siobhan Hurley and the talismatic sharpshooter Suzie O’Carroll will lead their side from the front. Carol Nolan will anchor the defence and look to set Kildare on the attack at every opportunity. A young Waterford side have delivered solid performances up to now and will be eyeing up a final place at this stage. Despite having a four-week break, the Munster Championship game last weekend will have re-sharpened the team ahead of this encounter. The middle-third is likely to be a key battleground and central players like Jennie Simpson, Nicola Morrissey and Trish Jackman will play a vital role in putting Waterford on the attack. With little separating the sides on paper and on form, This will certainly be a tight affair

and the ability to win primary possession likely to be a defining factor. THE PREMIUM BUTCHER SPONSORS WATERFORD CAMOGIE FIXTURES

Waterford Camogie is delighted to announce that all competitions and fixtures will be sponsored by The Premium Butcher www.thepremiumbutcher.ie in 2015. Waterford Camogie are delighted to have The Premium Butcher on board for 2015 and beyond. The Premium Butcher are anxious to ensure that there sponsorship of Waterford Camogie is felt at grass roots level and therefore will offer camogie supporters a discount and voucher towards a BBQ pack for your club. Simply quote the name of your club with any order to avail of this offer. PREMIUM BUTCHER ADULT LEAGUE COMMENCES RESULTS Senior: Lismore 3-12; St. Annes 3-3 Cappoquin 5-4; Gaultier 1-6 Intermediate: Butlerstown 2-9; An Rinn 1-4 Brickey Rangers 5-9; Roanmore 1-5 Junior: Portlaw 2-4; Tallow 1-3 Clonea 0-1; Ferrybank 5-2

GAA Coaching & Games Development U-13 HURLING COACHING East U-13 Hurling Coaching takes place in Carriganore this Friday 17th at 6.30 pm West U-13 Hurling Coaching takes place in Gold Coast this Friday 17th at 6.30 pm All players born in 2002 are welcome to attend the coaching sessions. U-12 HURLING COACHING U-12 West Hurling Coaching takes place this Friday 17th at 6.30 pm venue TBC East U-12 Hurling Coaching takes place in Carriganore Friday, 1st May at 6.30 pm COACH EDUCATION WORKSHOP IN WALSH PARK THIS SATURDAY Sat., 18th April Hurling Games Based Coaching U13-U-16 Age 2 pm at Walsh Park. Michael Rice, Kilkenny All- Ireland Winner & Coach in St. Kieran’s College.

TBC April Gaelic Football Team U-16-Minor Play/Tactical Prowess at Bushy Park TBC. All workshops are funded by Munster Council & Waterford C&GD. There is no cost to coaches to attend these workshops. All club and school coaches welcome to attend. U-14 GAELIC FOOTBALL TRIAL An under 14 Gaelic Football trial will take place on Saturday, 18th April at 11 am venue TBC All players born in 2001 are welcome to attend. Please send the names of those in your club that will attend, to John Quinn by Thursday, 16th April. KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS BOOKING AVAILABLE Online booking is now available for this year’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. We have 35 camps running in July & August with all clubs in the county being involved

in the camp programme. Full details are on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie. Application forms are being sent to clubs and schools this week and next week. KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS COACHES DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Application forms and information letter for coaches positions on the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps have been sent to all clubs on Thursday, 2nd April. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 17th. The forms will also be available on www.waterfordgaa.ie for all interested in applying. NEW COACHING BOOKLET AVAILABLE Last week we published a coaching booklet that will be very useful to all coaches of children up to 12 years of age including teachers, club/school coaches and club coaches. The booklet contains coaching programmes

for skill development and warm ups/movement exercises. The booklet can be purchased for €5 from C&GD staff members. GAA COACH EDUCATION WEBSITE The GAA Coach Education website is a very useful resource for all coaches. Information on coaching courses, workshops, presentations from conferences along with session planning templates are all available. The website address is www.learning.gaa.ie & http://learning.gaa.ie/planner/ for the session planners FACEBOOK & TWITTER Don’t forget to join us on Facebook to see all the news and pictures from our latest e v e n t s . www.facebook.com/waterfordcoaching Waterford C&GD is now on Twitter @WaterfordGAACG for all the latest happenings.

Lismore Camogie Club

A good start to the 2015 League for Lismore Senior team Lismore ………………3-12; St. Annes …………….. 3-3. THE first round of the 2015 Denny Buckley League which is being sponsored by The Premium Butchers was played on Sunday morning last in the Lismore GAA field where the Lismore Senior Girls played St. Annes. This game was very much a very one sided affair in the first half with Lismore scoring 1-6 to St. Annes 0-1. The second half began with St. Annes scoring the

first goal of the half in the first 2 minutes. It was a very short lived rally for the St. Annes girls as Lismore's Caithriona McGlone pointed followed by a whopper of a goal courtesy of Jennifer Hannon which meant that Lismore still dominated. Two more opportunist goals half ways through for St. Annes ate into the Lismore lead which was once more shortlived when Caithriona McGlone struck to the back of the St. Anne's net

with 7 minutes remaining while in these seven minutes Lismore scored 3 points to add to their tally while St. Annes added 2 points to theirs leaving the final score Lismore 3-12; St. Annes 3-3. The girls will play Gall Tir in two weeks time April 26th in the second round. Lismore Panel: Sarah Nugent, Shanahan, Shauna Prendergast, Marie Russell, Aoife Houlihan, Shauna Kiernan, Ellen Curran, Shona Curran (1-3), Sharon

Williams, Aoife Hannon (0-4), Emily Prendergast, Caithriona McGlone (1-4), Johanna Houlihan, Alice Russell, Jennifer Hannon (1-1). U14 A CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-14 girls will have played in the first round of the 2015 U-14A Championship on Tuesday last against De La Salle results not known at the time of going to press and will play Gall Tir at home in the second round on April 21st.

Attending the Waterford Camogie Victory Celebration Dinner Dance in the Park Hotel were Lorraine Bray and Taylor Murray. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Western Board Results & Fixtures RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Sliabh Gcua 1-10; Dungarvan 1-3 Geraldines 1-12; Ballinameala 1-5 Ballinacourty 2-14; Ballyduff 1-8 Lawlors hotel Junior Football Premier: Affane 5-4; Tallow 1-7 Modeligo 1-13; An Sean Phobal 0-7 Emmetts 2-5; Shamrocks 0-6 FIXTURES Thursday, 16th April Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Modeligo V Emmetts at Fraher Field 7.15 pm Friday, 17th April

Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Shamrocks V Tallow at Ballyduff 7.30 pm An Sean Phobal V Affane at An Sean Phobal 7.15 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached: Melleray V Kilgobinet at Colligan 7.30 pm Ballinacourty V Emmetts at Bushy Park 7.30 pm Ballysaggart V Geraldines at Lismore 7.30 pm Saturday, 18th April Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Ballinacourty V Ballinameela at Leamybrien 3.30 pm Sliabh gCua V Geraldines at Fraher Field 4 pm Ballyduff V Dungarvan at Colligan 7.30 pm

Waterford GAA Results J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Football Division 3: Ballyduff Upper 5-10; Kilrossanty 1-8 Radley Engineering West Intermediate Football Championship: Geraldines 1-12; Ballinameela 1-5 Ballinacourty 2-14; Ballyduff Upper 1-8 Sliabh gCua 1-10; Dungarvan 1-3 J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship - Group 1: Clashmore Kinsalebeg 2-8; The Nire 0-13 Ardmore 1-10; De La Salle 1-9 Ballinacourty 4-10; Rathgormack 0-9 J J Kavanagh& Sons Senior Football Championship - Group 2: An Rinn 1-12; St. Saviours 1-7 Stradbally 3-9; Gaultier 2-6 Kilrossanty 0-15; Brickey Rangers 0-9 Phelan Cup County Football League - Group 1: Stradbally 1-17; Rathgormack 0-11 Phelan Cup County Football League - Group 2: The Nire 2-18; St Saviours 0-10 Ballinacourty 1-12; Brickey Rangers 1-11 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship Group 1: Newtown 2-11; Mt. Sion 0-5 Portlaw 1-7; Bunmahon 0-7 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship Group 2: John Mitchel's 0-12; Dunhill 1-7 Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O St. Molleran's John J. Murphy Eastern Junior Football Championship: Ferrybank 2-8; Kill 1-9 Roanmore 5-12; Naomh Pól 1-4 De La Salle 1-8; Bunmahon 0-4 County U-16 Gaelic Football Division 1 Waterford Credit Unions: Ballinacourty 4-18; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 1-9 De La Salle 5-15; Dungarvan 2-2 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-7; Naomh Brid 1-6 County U-16 Gaelic Football Division 2 Waterford Credit Unions: Brickey Rangers 4-10; The Nire 3-6 Ardmore 2-10; An Ghaeltacht 2-4 Micheal MacCraith Tramore 1-8; Rathgormack 1-8

Kilrosanty 3-9; St Oliver's 1-5 Portlaw 8-13; Clan na Gael 4-3 Rathgormack 1-12; St Oliver's 2-3 County U-16 Gaelic Football Division 3 Waterford Credit Unions: Ballyduff Upper W/O Scared Heart St Mary's Juvenile W/O Affane Cois Bhride W/O St Molleran's Kilmacthomas 4-9; Stradbally 2-2 Cois Bhride 6-8; Sacred Heart 1-3 City League U-12 Hurling Division 1 Countrystyle Foods: Passage 2-3; Glenmore 1-1 Mooncoin 2-3; Clonea 1-3 City League U-12 Hurling Division 2 Countrystyle Foods: Slieverue 5-6 Roanmore 2-10 City League U-12 Hurling Division 3 Countrystyle Foods: St Molleran's 6-7; Scared Heart 0-0 Ferrybank 4-7; Portlaw 4-3 East U-13 Gaelic Football Division 1 & 2 Group 1: De La Salle W/O Roanmore Gaultier W/O Portlaw East U-13 Gaelic Football Division 1 & 2 Group 2: Ferrybank 5-6; Rathgormack 3-7 East U-13 Gaelic Football Division 3: Kilmacthomas 8-7; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 1-2 Scared Heart 4-3; St. Saviours 3-3 Feile A County Gaelic Football: Ballinacourty 1-5; Gaultier 0-5 Dungarvan W/O Clashmore/Kinsalebeg An Ghaeltacht W/O Dungarvan Ballinacourty 5-5; Rathgormack 2-4 Feile B County Gaelic Football: Brickey Rangers W/O Naomh Brid Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship: Affane 5-4; Tallow 1-7 Modeligo 1-13; Old Parish 0-7 Emmetts 2-5; Shamrocks 0-6 Town & Country U-11 Hurling Division 1 Ger Wyley Sports: Naomh Carthaigh 1-2; Dungarvan 1-0 West U-13 Gaelic Football Division 2 & 3: Naomh Brid W/O Clashmore Kinsalebeg -

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

GAA

Gaelic Jottings Scór na bPáistí A TOTAL of 165 individual children took to the stage at Cappoquin Community Centre on Friday night for the County Scór na bPáistí finals. The large attendance were treated to a fabulous night’s entertainment with a very high standard in all competitions. Fear A Tí was Paddy Fitzgerald who ran to programme most efficiently and Coiste Scór Chairman Michael Ó Drisleain addressed the attendance. The County Board was represented by John Jackson (Treasurer) and Michael Murphy (Coaching Officer) who presented the medals to the winners and runners-up along with Michael Ó Drisleain. Let’s hope the standard shown on Saturday night will follow on to Scór na nÓg in 2016. Results Figure Dancing - 1. Stradbally, 2. an Sean Phobal, 3. Sliabh gCua. Solo Singing - 1. Sarah Nyhan (Brickey Rangers), 2. Rionach Breathnach (An Rinn B), 3. Rionn Ni Chadhain (An Rinn A). Recitation - 1. Polly Rogers (Stradbally B), 2. Ava McElduff (Stradbally A), 3. Savannah Rockett (Stradbally C). Instrumental Music - 1. Sliabh gCua (B), 2. Ballyduff, 3. Brickey Rangers. Ballad Group - 1. Melleray, 2. Shamrocks (A), 3. Passage. Question Time - 1. Brickey Rangers (B), 2. Brickey Rangers (A), joint 3rd An Sean Phobal (A) and An Sean Phobal (B). Novelty Act - 1. Ballysaggart 2. An Rinn (A), 3. An Rinn (B). Set Dancing - 1. Sliabh gCua (B), 2. Shamrocks (B), 3. Shamrocks (A). Congratulations to the winners and runners-up and also to everyone who took part in the earlier rounds as well as in the finals.

National Hurling League semi-final ALL roads lead to Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Sunday next as Waterford take on arch rivals and neighbours Tipperary in the Allianz National Hurling League semi-final. It is the second game on a double header programme that sees Cork and Dublin in opposition at 2 p.m. The Deise side came through Division 1B unbeaten and in the process gained promotion to Division 1A for 2016. The quarter-final was a home fixture with Galway as visitors. Success was achieved on a 0-20 to 0-12 scorline having led by 0-14 to 0-5 at the break. Tipperary will provide sterner opposition on Sunday next but Waterford will approach the game in a confident mood following their results to date. The team have prepared well for this game and it is another important game in the development of what is a young group of players with a few exceptions. We wish Derek, Dan and Fintan along with the players the best of luck in the quest for a place in the league decider in two weeks time.

National Football League DUBLIN remain on course to claim their third NFL title in a row following their

0-17 to 0-16 win over Monaghan in a cracking contest at Croke Park on Sunday last. A week earlier had lost out to the Dubs by 11 points but pushed them all the way last weekend and were most unlucky not to force extra time. Cork will be Dublin’s final opponents in the decider following their win over Donegal on a 4-11 to 0-19 scoreline. The attendance in Croker of 20,013 got value for their money with good scores (67 in total) and most entertaining football. Monaghan were bidding to reach the final for the first time since 1986.

Scór na Seachtaine JASON Curry’s pointed free from the sideline inside the 20 metre line for Rathgormack in the first minute of added time in the first half in their Senior Football Championship match at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon.

Season Ticket Activation ACTIVATION of season tickets will continue at Fraher Field on Saturday next from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Tickets costing €100 for a full ticket and €65 for OAP’s can be purchased on the day. Tickets are no longer available from Ger Wyley Sports Shop. Tickets allow patrons admission to all divisional and County Board fixtures.

Eastern Board Results

Winner of the WLR/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award for April was Tadgh de Búrca and he is seen here receiving the award from Richard Hurley, Granville Hotel with Neil Gough, WLR FM and his parents Máire and Tim de Búrca also in photograph. [Noel Browne]

Tadgh de Burca is the March winner of the WLR FM/Granville Hotel GAA award THE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg defender was in terrific form throughout the league as Waterford regained their status in the top flight of the hurling league for next season. Tadgh who has been operating at centre back has proved to be a real addition to the half back line as Waterford's defence was

the meanest in the Country over the Spring. In the key games away to Wexford and in the quarter final win at home to Galway, Tadgh set up a succession of attacks while he also helped curtailed two of hurling's most exciting forward lines as Waterford moved through to the last four of the competition.

INTERMEDIATE football championship Portlaw 1-7; Bonmahon 0-7. Newtown 2-11; Mt. Sion 0-5. John Mitchells 0-12; Dunhilll 1-7. Junior Football Championship - De La Salle 1-8; Bonmahon 0-4. Ferrybank 2-8; Kill 1-9. Roanmore 5-12; St. Pauls 1-4.

Féile Peil County Finals SATURDAY (April 18th) in Fraher Field Div 1. An Gealtacht v Ballinacourty 12 noon Fraher Field. Div 2. Ferrybank v Tramore or De La Salle 11 am Fraher Field.

County Board Meeting THE April monthly meeting of the County Adult GAA Board will take place on Monday night, i.e. April 20th in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m. All clubs are requested to have a delegate in attendance.

AIB, proud sponsors of the GAA and Camogie Club Championships “the toughest of them all,” present training equipment to representatives from the 2014 AIB WATERFORD club football, hurling and camogie champions. Pictured left to right are: Stephen Frampton (AIB Champion, Waterford), Rachel Sinnott (Roanmore, Junior Camogie Champions), Austin Curran (Lismore, Senior Camogie Champions), Linda Foley (Cappoquin, Intermediate Camogie Champions) and Karl O'Doherty (AIB Branch Manager, Dungarvan). [Patrick Bolger]

Munster MFC

Tim Lenihan, Oran Curran, David Nugent and John Browne the best of luck in their quest for a place in the Munster semi-final.

WATERFORD minor footballers will travel to Semple Stadium this evening, Wednesday to take on Tipperary in the opening round of the Munster championship. The team have prepared well for this game having played a number of challenge games in the build-up to this evening’s encounter. We wish the players and team management namely,

Sympathy SINCERE sympathy is extended to sons Eoin, Brendan and Paudie; daughter Mairead; brother Pat along with the extended Coffey and Duffy families on the death of Eileen Coffey, Upper

Browne Street, Portlaw. Eileen was a most active member of the Portlaw GAA Club in many areas while her sons Paudie is current club Chairman. Her late husband Pat served club and county in many capacities. Sympathy is also extended to the sons Kevin and Paddy; daughters Carmel and Helena along with the extended family of the late Matt (Sonny) Whelan, Glenanore, Nire Valley. At the time of his death Matt was President of the Nire football club. May they rest in

peace. The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Henley Family in Tallow, Dungarvan and Ballinacourty on the recent death of Billy in America. Sympathy is also extended to the Dwyer Family in Caseyville, Dungarvan on the death of their mother. Mrs Dwyer’s late husband Paddy won Senior Football Championships with Dungarvan in times gone by and her late son Thomas won County Underage titles with the Town club as well.

J. J. KAVANAGH SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMIONSHIP

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s shocking start to football championship Clashmore/Kinsalebeg .2-8; Nire ………………….. 0-13. IF ever the County Senior football championship needed a shot in the arm, it got it with a loud bang at the Fraher Field last Friday evening when Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg surprised one and all to record a well deserved 0-1 victory against reigning Champions Nire. There was nothing fortunate about Clashmore’s win as their workman like performance when they found themselves 0-9 to 0-3 down after 19 minutes had the Nire on the backfoot up to the last ten minutes when the champions made a strong effort to haul back their 0-4 deficit on the scoreboard. After a slow beginning which left Nire looking like they were going to be easy winners, the Clashmore defence came to grips with their opposition and very well worked goals from Jason Seward and Cillian O’Keeffe in the 21st and in the 24th minutes gave them the confidence to drive on and take the game to their more fancied opponents.

The winners’ defence snuffed out Nire’s attack after attack and their reward was that no score from play was conceded from 19 seconds into the second half up to the 57th minute of this very entertaining and sporting game. Clashmore must have had a lot of work done in preparation for this difficult opener while the word is that the Nire players were concentrating a lot on hurling at this early stage of the football championship. Brian O’Halloran, who along with Paul O’Connor tormented the Nire defence all evening, opened the scoring after just 13 seconds but the champions were soon into their stride and their speed and running off the ball had Clashmore chasing shadows. They led by 0-4 to 0-1 after six minutes, courtesy of white flags from Shane Ryan (f), Conor Gleeson from a Darren Guiry pass, Craig Guiry and an excellent point by team captain Shane Walsh, who unfortunately had to retire injured in the 40th minute after an accidental bone shaking collision with

Tadhg De Burca. Paul O’Connor settled the winners with two badly needed points from frees by the 10th minute but Nire continued to dominate and further scores came from the boots of Seamus Lawlor, Craig Guiry, Shane Ryan, 0-3 (1f) with assists from Conor Gleeson and Jamie Barron to hold a handsome and deserving 0-9 to 0-3 advantage by the 20th minute. Questions were being asked of Clashmore’s intentions and they answered in style, coming to grips with the pace of the game and Edmond O’Halloran heralded their comeback with a fine score from play before Cillian O’Keeffe provided for a rasper of a goal by Jason Seward into the roof of the town end goal in the 21st minute, 0-9 to 1-4. Rather than a Nire response, it was the winners who drove on and three minutes later the green flag was disturbed again when Tadhg De Burca spotted Cillian O’Keeffe loose in front of goal, resulting in Clashmore

hitting the front for the first time. Credit the champions, they tried to respond but the Clashmore defence now had the measure of their markers and the last score of the half fell to Man of the Match Brian O’Halloran in the first minute of added time to send his team in leading by 2-5 to 0-9. The frightening statistic from a Nire point of view is that they didn’t score from play from the 19th minute of the first half until the 57th minute, 38 minutes, bar Conor Gleeson’s point on the restart after just nineteen seconds. In a low scoring second moiety, which Nire won by 05 to 0-3, the champions couldn’t get a foothold on proceedings and it was the winners who recorded the next three scores via Tadhg De Burca (32), Brian O’Halloran (34) and Paul O’Connor (f), (43), 2-8 to 0-10. Nire were guilty of some bad wides during this period but the score they needed to revitalise their challenge eventually came from a Shane Ryan free in the 53rd

Ardmore records first win in three years Ardmore ………………1-10; De La Salle ……………..1-9. TRAILING by 1-7 to 0-4 at half time, Ardmore’s unenviable record of not winning a championship Group game in three years looked certain to continue at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. The seasiders gave a listless first moiety display against a city team that looked as if they were going to coast to victory here. A splendidly worked team goal finished to the town end net by Clinton Hennessy in the 33rd minute gave the winners a badly needed injection on the scoreboard after which they played like a different team altogether and more like their recent Phelan Cup form. The winners played against a slight wind at the town venue in the first half but this didn’t account for their poor performance as they left De La Salle dictate the pace of the game except for a short period at the end of the first quarter. Colm Morris opened De La Salle’s scoring in the first minute and Wayne Hennessy supplied Seamus Keating with the size 5 to level for the first of three match occasions one minute later. Donal Barron edged De La Salle in front in the 5th minute and they should have netted six minutes later which would have given them a strong footing on proceed-

ings. Ardmore enjoyed their best period before the short whistle in a four minute spell with Tom Power finishing a good team move over the bar and Clinton Hennessy availing of a slip by goalie David Dennison when kicking out the ball to put his team in front in the 14th minute. It could have been a bigger return but for a saving recovery from the De La Salle’s number one in the country end goal. A 17th minute pointed free by Hennessy put his side 0-4 to 0-2 ahead but they soon went completely out of the game and they made De La Salle look like a very capable fifteen. Full forward Lee Hayes fisted a 20th minute goal into an empty net to start a ten minute period of De La Salle dominance which resulted in further scores by Colm Morris (f), wing back David Kennedy, Ian Cantual, Donal Barron and Conan Watt. Trooping off the field at half-time the city team looked home and dried with a 1-7 to 0-4 advantage and Ardmore seemed a well beaten team. The lift Ardmore needed so badly was initiated by centre back Seamus Prendergast in the 33rd minute with a passing interchange with David Gartland and team captain Kenny Murphy and finished to the net by Clinton Hennessy to

score one of the best team worked goals we are likely to see at the Shandon venue this year. The momentum now swung Ardmore’s way resulting in further scores by Seamus Keating (36 mins) and a Clinton Hennessy free (40 mins) to leave the minimum between the teams, 1-7 to 1-6. Ardmore missed a chance to level the tie at the end of the third quarter and De La Salle also missed an opportunity from a placed ball to go 0-2 ahead in the 48th minute. From the kick-out Ardmore worked the ball up field and Seamus Keating levelled for the third occasion at 1-7 apiece. A foul on Wayne Hennessy in the 50th minute gave Clinton Hennessy the lead point and Michael Cronin kicked the score of the match one minute later to leave his team looking likely winners for the first time since very early in the game. Credit De La Salle, they responded and exerted late pressure on the winners resulting in a Conan Watt point in the 56th minute, their first of the second half, 1-9 to 1-8. A foul on Tom Power restored Ardmore’s 0-2 cushion via Clinton Hennessy before Colm Morris ended the scoring on the call of full time in a second half that the seasiders won by 1-6 to 0-2.

Ardmore’s Top Thre: Clinton Hennessy, Wayne Hennessy, Declan Prendergast. De La Salle’s Top Three: Colm Morris, Donal Barron, David Kennedy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Clinton Hennessy. Number of Scorers: Ardmore 4. De La Salle 6. Scores from Play: Ardmore 1-6. De La Salle 1-8. Frees For: Ardmore 14. De La Salle 12. Wides: Ardmore 7. De La Salle 4. Score of the Match: Michael Cronin’s 51st minute point for Ardmore. Scorers – Ardmore: Clinton Hennessy 1-5 (4f), Seamus Keating 0-3, Tom Power and Michael Cronin 0-1 each. De La Salle: Lee Hayes 1-0, Colm Morris 0-3 (1f), Donal Barron and Conan Watt 0-2 each, David Kennedy and Ian Cantwell 0-1 each. Ardmore: Sean Barron; Michael Cronin, Declan Prendergast, Daniel Power; Niall Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast, Richie Hennessy; Seamus Keating, David Gartland; Tom Power, Wayne Hennessy, Kenny Murphy; Tony Galway, Clinton Hennessy, James Kennedy. Sub: Tomas Conway (17). De La Salle: David Dennison; Martin Sheehan, Thomas Kearney, Christopher Sheehan; David Kennedy, Colm Clancy, Stephen Dalton; Stephen Walsh, Oran Keevers; Donal Barron, David Greene, Colm Morris; Conan Watt, Lee Hayes, Ian Cantwell. Subs: Paddy Kennedy, Patrick Flynn. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

minute and realistically, there was just now one kick of the size 5 between the teams. The Nire challenge reignited and they finished the hour as they started it while Clashmore didn’t score in the last 21 minutes of play. It was back to the wall stuff for the winners and they coped better than a lot of other teams would to confine the Champions to a further 0-2, (1f). Following a Shane Ryan goal scoring opportunity, an unsighted Declan Hickey made a good 57th minute save from Darren Guiry before Conor Gleeson’s third point added further to the final moments of tension. A left legged pointed free by Brian Wall in the 59th minute, who along with Thomas O’Gorman were now in the front line, reduced the deficit to the minimum. Four minutes of added time were quite correctly called by Tommy O’Sullivan, whose refereeing added to the enjoyment of this game, but try as they did, Nire could not get the equalising score. As often happens, the team

under pressure lifted the siege and Paul O’Connor had the opportunity to close out the game but his fisted effort for a point came back off the upright. It could have been a costly miss but half a minute later, the long whistle sounded and Clashmore had earned two valuable championship points in Group 1. Nire will be disappointed to lose their winning sequence in the Waterford championship and they will recover but, like all dual clubs, they will have to manage the involvement at Senior level in both. The big task for Clashmore after this noticeable success is to bring consistency into their performances and if they can achieve this, they will be around when the real business end of the championship commences. Clashmore’s Top Three: Brian O’Halloran, Kieran Connery, Edmond O’Halloran. Nire’s Top Three: Seamus Lawlor, Brian Wall, Conor Gleeson. Observer’s Man of the Match: Brian O Halloran. Number of Scorers:

Clashmore 6. Nire 6. Scores from Play: Clashmore 2-4. Nire 0-9. Frees For: Clashmore 24. Nire 14. Wides: Clashmore 6. Nire 9. Score of the Match: Edmond O’Halloran’s 20th minute point. Scorers – Clashmore: Jason Seward and Cillian O’Keeffe 1-0 each, Brian O’Halloran 0-3 (1f), Paul O’Connor 0-3f, Edmond O’Halloran and Tadhg De Burca 0-1 each. Nire: Shane Ryan 0-5 (3f), Conor Gleeson 0-3, Craig Guiry 0-2, Shane Walsh, Seamus Lawlor and Brian Wall (f) 0-1 each. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg: Declan Hickey; Sean Bourke, Kieran Connery, Ciaran Bourke; Colm Faherty, Gavin Dower, Philip Dee; Cillian O’Keeffe, Jason Seward; Aiden Trihy, Paudie O’Rourke, Edmond O’Halloran; Fintan Walsh, Brian O’Halloran, Paul O’Connor. Sub: Sean Fleming (60). Nire: Tom Wall; Shane Lawlor, Thomas O’Gorman, Dermot Ryan; Seamus Lalor, Brian Wall, Diarmuid Wall; Shane Walsh, Craig Guiry; Michael Moore, Liam Lawlor, Jamie Barron; Darren Guiry, Shane Ryan, Darren Guiry. Subs: Gearoid Hearne (27), Alan Lawlor (40). Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane).

Kilrossanty’s strong second half suffices Kilrossanty …………..0-15; Brickey Rangers ……... 0-9. THIS match brought the first round of the senior championship to an end and Kilrossanty were the better team, with slicker forwards, especially their county men, Paul Whyte and Joey Veale. Niall Walsh and Tommy Prendergast also won the midfield battle with Martin Houlihan's enforced withdrawal a blow to the Brickeys. The first half was a ding-dong battle with both sides trading scores but a good start to the second half sealed the win for Kilrossanty. Paul Whyte (f) and Donal Fitzgerald got Kilrossanty off the mark but Brickeys had levelled it by the 10th minute with points from Conor McGrath and Mark Cummins. Niall Walsh kicked a fine score for Kilrossanty and Carthach Shalloe's 15th minute equaliser was just as good. Conor McGrath then put the Brickeys ahead in the 17th minute but Kilrossanty's

response was emphatic - four points in five minutes, three great Joey Veale scores and a Paul Whyte free. Just as it looked as if they might pull away, Brickeys ended the half strongly with Conor McGrath and David Ryan both kicking great points. The minimum separated the sides at the interval, with Kilrossanty ahead by 0-7 to 0-6. Stephen Prendergast pointed in the first minute of the second half and when Paul Whyte, Joey Veale and Whyte again added scores, once again, it looked like they could pull away. Carthach Barry kicked a 41st minute free but at this stage, the Kilrossanty defence was more than able for the Brickeys' attack. Paul Whyte and Niall Walsh added points before Conor Phelan received his second yellow card, leaving his side with fourteen men for the remaining ten minutes. The sides shared four points equally from then to the finish, Carthach Shalloe

(f) and Mark Cummins for Brickeys whilst Paul Whyte and Tommy Prendergast scored for a superior Kilrossanty outfit. Both sides will need to improve if they hope to reach the quarterfinals. Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearn, James White, Mark Prendergast, Seamus Veale, Paul Keating, Stephen Prendergast (0-1), Barry Prendergast, Tommy Prendergast (0-1), Niall Walsh (0-2), David Power, Eoin Cummins, Donal Fitzgerald (0-1), Willie Brazil, Paul Whyte (0-6, 3fs), Joey Veale (0-4). Brickey Rangers: Joe Grant, Diarmuid Tobin, Philip Walsh, Conor Phelan, Shane McGrath, David Ryan (0-1), Cathal Curran, Martin Houlihan, Mark Cummins (0-2), Conor Morrissey, Conor McGrath (0-2), Carthach Shalloe (0-2, 1f), Carthach Barry (0-2, 1f), Emmett Gaffney, Cormac O'Grady. Subs: Tommy Lynch for Houlihan, Laurence Houlihan for O'Grady, John Morrissey for Barry, Jamie Kiely for Conor Morrissey. Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobal)

J J KAVANAGH &SONS J J KAVANAGH &SONS SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP 1 p w d l for against diff pts Ballinacourty 1 1 0 0 22 9 13 2 Clashmore 1 1 0 0 14 13 1 2 Deuglán Naofa 1 1 0 0 13 12 1 2 The Nire 1 0 0 1 13 14 -1 0 De La Salle 1 0 0 1 12 13 -1 0 Rathgormack 1 0 0 1 9 22 -13 0 J J KAVANAGH &SONS J J KAVANAGH&SONS SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP 2 p w d l for against diff pts Stradbally 1 1 0 0 18 12 6 2 Kilrossanty 1 1 0 0 15 9 6 2 An Rinn 1 1 0 0 15 10 5 2 St Saviours 1 0 0 1 10 15 -5 0 Brickey Rgs 1 0 0 1 9 15 -6 0 Gaultier 1 0 0 1 12 18 -6 0

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

J. J. KAVANAGH SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMIONSHIP

Shane O’Donovan’s hat-trick leads Ballinacourty to comfortable win Ballinacourty ………. 4-12; Rathgormack …………0-9. BALLINACOURTY gave the small attendance, including their band of loyal supporters, a sample of their championship winning potential in the second match at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. ‘Courty proved too experienced and just too good for a very young Rathgormack fifteen which included nine of their recent County winning under 21 squad. The winners’ team play, creating space and running off the ball was in a different league to their opponents and but for some poor finishing in the first half, the scoreboard would have had a different reading than 2-5 to 0-7 at the short whistle. Rathgormack’s footballing ability is not in question but they are just too young at the moment to trouble a team of Ballinacourty’s calibre. They played well in the first half and in Jason Curry they possess a freetaker as good as any we will see in this year’s championship. The game was a personal triumph for ‘Courty’s Shane O’Donovan who put the icing on the winners’ cake with a tally 0f 3-1 and it could have been more if the ball was played into him when he was free on further occasions. Following an exchange of

points by Mark Ferncombe and Jason Curry (f), O’Donovan struck for his first green flag in the 9th minute after good support play from Michael O’Halloran and team captain Gary Hurney. O’Halloran also enjoyed a very fruitful hour and he kicked over the first of his three match scores in the 13th minute as ‘Courty began to take over on the scoreboard at 1-2 to 0-1. Credit Rathgormack, they showed glimpses of their potential with two good team points, executed by Jason Curry and engineered by Dean Kirwan and Liam Mulligan for the first one and latterly by Paul Drohan and Cathal Crowch. Either side of a fine point by corner back Michael Crotty, Mark Ferncombe raised a brace of white flags supported by Patrick Hurney and Michael O’Halloran respectively as the winners regained the initiative to lead by 1-4 to 0-5 with 23 minutes on the clock. The eventual outcome became clear one minute later when Patrick Hurney disposed a Rathgormack defender from a kick out and sped towards goal before parting the ball to brother Gary who billowed the net to establish a 0-5 lead, 2-4 to 05 Rathgormack continued to battle for the rest of the half and they were rewarded with

0-2f by Jason Curry either side of a similar score by Mark Ferncombe. Curry’s latter score was worth the admission fee alone as he pointed from the far sideline inside the 21 metre line, an accomplishment of no mean ability. Playing against the breeze and after giving their best up to this, Rathgormack were well out of the game after the break in a half that Ballinacourty won by 2-7 to 0-2. The winners upped their tempo further and Gary Hurney pointed with a goal on after good work by Patrick Hurney and Mark Ferncombe. Shane O’Donovan took centre stage with his second goal from a Gary Hurney pass in the 34th minute and he completed his hat trick nine minutes later, following points by Michael O’Halloran and Patrick Hurney to give the winners an unassailable lead at 4-9 to 0-8. Jason Curry’s fifth and final pointed free and Gavin Nugent’s score were Rathgormack’s only second half scores while ‘Courty ended their scoring spree in this outing with points by Gary Hurney, 0-2 (1f) and Man of the Match Shane O’Donovan. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Shane O’Donovan, Gary Hurney, Michael O’Halloran. Rathgormack’s Top Three:

Jason Curry, Dean Kirwan, Ronan Cahill. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane O’Donovan. Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty : 5. Rathgormack : 3. Scores from Play: Ballinacourty 4-10. Rathgormack 0-4. Frees For: Ballinacourty 14. Rathgormack : 20. Wides: Ballinacourty 8. Rathgormack 5. Score of the Match: Jason Curry’s pointed free from the sideline inside the 20 metre line in the first minute of added time in the first half. Scorers – Ballinacourty: Shane O’Donovan 3-1, Gary Hurney 1-3 (1f), Mark Ferncombe 0-4 (1f), Michael O’Halloran 0-3, Patrick Hurney 0-1. Rathgormack: Jason Curry 07(5f), Michael Crotty and Gavin Nugent 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; David Collins, Shane Briggs, Eoghan Bergin; Conor Moloney, Sean O’Hare, Brian Looby; John Hurney, Conor Prunty; Michael O’Halloran, Mark Ferncombe, Patrick Hurney; Shane O’Donovan, Mark Hurney, Mark Fives. Rathgormack: Padraig Hunt; Michael Crotty, Conor Walsh, Ciaran Fogarty; Dean Kirwan, Cathal Crowch, Billy Power; Michael Curry, Ronan Cahill; William Hahessy, Jason Curry, Liam Mulligan; Paul Drohan, Gavin Nugent, Conor Murray. Subs: Robbie Flynn, Sean Lacey, Jamie Kirwan (all 45). Jason Gleeson (56). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Winning start for Gaeltacht men An Rinn ……………….1-12; St Saviour's ………… 1-7. IN a tempestuous game throughout, An Rinn laid the foundations for this hard earned victory over St Saviour's in the opening half where they outscored their opponents by 0-10 to 1-1. The city side, helped by the strong wind in the second half, did mount a comeback of sorts towards the end but the gap was too big. Pat Casey hadn't an easy job officiating here, with players froim both sides involved in late tackles and niggly exchanges. Just three players scored for the Gaeltacht men, Liam Ó Lonáin their star, accounting for 1-3 from play. Centre forward Donie Breathnach was accurate as ever from placed balls. missing just one from nine, and showing admirable versatility in kicking from the ground with both feet and also from his hands. St Saviour's relied on full forward, Gath Duffy for the bulk of their scores and the Kildare native is a useful addition. An Rinn won the toss and elected to play with the wind.

They set to their task immediately and scored three points inside four minutes - two Donie Breathnach frees and a neat Liam Ó Lonáin effort. Eight minutes passed before the opening St Saviour's score but a crucial one it was, when Stephen Whelan blasted the ball high to the corner of the net. Donie Breathnach replied with his third free before Garth Duffy was on the end of a sweeping St. Saviour's movement to level it once again. An Rinn dominated the remainder of the half, scoring six points without reply, four Donie Breathnach frees and two fine efforts from play by Liam Ó Lonáin. They led at the interval by 0-10 to 1-1, without having been at their best. Even though playing against the wind, An Rinn started where they left off and had registered two scores early on the resumption - a Donie Breathnach free and then their goal which was neatly slotted to the net by Liam Ó Lonáin following great work by Jamie De Barúin. They were ahead by 1-11 to 1-1 with just seven minutes

gone and looking comfortable. They would add just one further score, however, as St. Saviour's came more and more into the game. Garth Duffy showed the way with three points, an 11th minute free and then a pair from play, with Tomás Ó Cadhla doing brilliantly to tip his blasted effort over the crossbar. Substitute Christy Breathnach gave An Rinn some relief with a 50th minute point but much of the play was in their half of the field at this stage. Dean Crowley advanced and kicked a fine 56th minute point and Garth Duffy was unlucky when his rasper came back off the upright. They continued to pile on pressure but the crucial second goal never came, their sole reward being two Garth Duffy frees. It was a case of job done for An Rinn, with two points on the board. They were well short of their best here but it's only April, some way off crunch time. St. Saviour's were competitive here and will take heart from their second half comeback.

An Rinn: Tomás Ó Cadhla, Feargal Ó Ceallaigh, Shane Ó Cuirrín, Darach Ó Cathasaigh, Déaglán Ó hArtaigh, Tadhg Ó Cuirrín, Tadhg Ó hUallacháin, Ferdia Ó hAodha, Cathal Ó Cuirrín, Lorcán Ó Corraoin, Donie Breathnach (0-8 fs), Jamie de Barúin, Feargal Ó Cuirrín, Liam Ó Lonáin (1-3), Donie Ó Murchadha. Ionadaithe: Lúcás Ó Cuirrín do Feargal Ó Ceallaigh, Criostóir Breathnach do Ferdia Ó hAodha, Conor Mac Diarmada do Tadhg Ó Cuirrín, Shane Ó Ceallaigh do Donie Breathnach(b/c). St Saviour's: Derek Murphy, Darren Touhy, Kevin Boland, Brian Quinn, Keelan Cassidy, Dean Crowley (0-1), Peter Crowley, Kieran Murphy, Dan Connor, Conor O'Neill, Shaun Corcoran, Mickey Merrigan, Stephen Whelan (1-0), Garth Duffy (0-6, 3fs), Brian Power. Subs: Joey Phelan for Power, John Paul Jacob for Merrigan, Michael O'Brien for Quinn. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Ballinacourty’s Patrick Hurney in action with Rathgormack's Billy Power during Round 1 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Senior Football championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Six point victory for Stradbally Stradbally ……………..3-9; Gaultier …………………2-6. AT times, Stradbally looked irresistible in Kill on Sunday, with great pressure being applied to Gaultier players all over the field and with some fine interplay and scores but they went a full twenty one minutes without a score in the second half, after being reduced to fourteen men and for a time there was some unease that they might have been caught by a game Gaultier. John Hearne was back at midfield for Stradbally, starting his first match since the 2012 County final and he was his usual efficient self here. With Trevor Costelloe, John Coffey and Stephen Cunningham starting on the bench, this was a more youthful outfit than has been seen for some time but some of their play was delightful, especially in the opening half. Ger Power, operating at full forward, started them off with a point in the first minute. Shane Aherne added a point in the 5th minute and their first goal came in the 13th minute, when David Grey got a fist to a high Ger Power delivery. Shane Aherne converted a free and at the end of the first quarter, they led by 1-3 to no score. J. J. Hutchinson was closely monitored by the Stradbally defence whenever the ball went in his general direction and he got his side off the mark with an 18th minute free. David Grey replied with a fine free, before Hutchinson's second placed ball left it 1-4 to 0-2 after twenty four minutes. Two great scores rounded off the first half- firstly a beauty from David Grey, followed by a

sublime J. J. Hutchinson effort with his left foot. Considering that they had played against the wind, Stradbally must have been reasonably content with their 1-5 to 0-3 advantage. Shane Aherne added to this with a point early in the second half before Sean White replied with a neat score for Gaultier. Shane Aherne then converted a 45 which resulted from an excellent block by Ian Hatton on a goalbound Ger Power shot. Disaster then struck David Whitty in the Gaultier goal when he lost possession close to his goal line and Ger Power had the simple task of tapping the ball to an empty net. David Grey kicked a 38th minute free and it looked all over as Packo Curran's men were 2-8 to 0-4 ahead. Shortly afterwards, Shane Aherne picked up his second yellow card and subsequent red, leaving Stradbally with fourteen men. Whether it was the numerical disadvantage or perhaps a subconscious relaxing, Stradbally lost their way for the next twenty minutes as Gaultier came more and more into the game. Caoimhín McGuire kicked a lovely 41st minute point and they then received their lifeline when Kevin Coffey's footblock on Sean White led to a penalty which was expertly converted by J. J. Hutchinson, just after he had slotted over his third free. They were dominant in the possession stakes but finding it difficult to score and they had to wait a full fifteen minutes before J. J. Hutchinson got onto a long ball and slipped it past Eoin

Cunningham. It was the 59th minute and just two points separated the sides, 2-8 to 2-6. Not for the first time, the warriors in red responded and by this stage, veterans Stephen Cunningham and John Coffey had been introduced. Michael Walsh kicked an injury time point and with virtually the last action of this game, he combined with John Hearne and Stephen Cunningham before setting up John Coffey for their third goal. It's only April, and the business end of the championship kicks in around August, so there is plenty of time for Stradbally to develop and improve. They were great at times here but they did lose their way in that second half. Gaultier will rue the opening half, when they failed to make use of the wind but they will take heart from their late comeback, even if they fell short ultimately. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham, Kevin Lawlor, Kevin Coffey, Paul Connors, Tommy Connors, Shane Lannon, Jack Mullaney, Michael Walsh (0-1), John Hearne, Luke Casey, Shane Aherne (0-4, 1f, 1 45), Tony Grey, David Grey (1-3, 0-2fs), Ger Power(1-1), Paul Tobin. Subs: Stephen Cunningham for Casey, John Coffey (1-0) for Tobin. Gaultier: David Whitty, Aaron Jones, Ronan McDonagh, Sean Whitty, Ian Hatton, Rory Walsh, Josh Cunningham, Conor O'Riordan, Gary Molloy, Sean Hogan, Brad Carroll, Billy O'Keeffe, J. J. Hutchinson (2-4), 1-0 pen, 0-3fs), Caoimhín McGuire (0-1), Sean White (0-1). Subs: Brian Kenny for Walsh, David Cullinane for O'Riordan. Referee: Dessie O'Leary (Ballyduff Lower).

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Good win for Sliabh gCua in Bushy Park RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sliabh gCua …………. 1-10; Dungarvan ……………1-3. SLIABH gCua commenced their Western Intermediate football campaign with a clear-cut win over Dungarvan in Bushy Park last Sunday evening.The winners supplied eight different scorers compared to three for the Blues and they were never headed here. Following an exchange of scores between David Whelan and Fionn Hallahan, Sean Fitzpatrick gave the Touraneena side the lead in the 11th minute and Jason Sheehan followed with their goal two minutes later, following good work by Mike Kearns and Cormac Condon. Condon pointed himself in the 16th minute before Dungarvan staged a mini recovery with a score by Glen Power and a goal by Michael Walsh after support play by John Curran and Gavin Power, 1-3 to 1-2 with 21 minutes played.

Dungarvan had a number of goal scoring opportunities but it was the winners who finished the half the stronger with further points by centre back Denis Coffey and David Whelan 0-2f. Leading by 1-6 to 1-2 on the restart, Sliabh gCua drove on with points by Mike Kearns and Jason Sheehan to copperfasten the win by the 40th minute. Credit Dungarvan, they battled hard, despite being reduced to thirteen men by the 50th minute and while they contained the winners to two further points by Stephen Coffey and Tom Tobin, they just didn’t have the numbers to threaten the Sliabh gCua lead. A novel aside to this game was that each of the three half backs for the winners got their name on the scoresheet from play. Next up for Sliabh gCua are the Geraldines in the Fraher Field this Saturday at 4 pm while Dungarvan face Ballyduff in Colligan, also on Saturday at 7.30 pm. Sliabh gCua’s Top Three: Jason Sheehan, Cormac Condon, David Whelan.

Dungarvan’s Top Three: Conor Sheridan, Kenny Moore, Darragh Fitzgerald. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jason Sheehan. Number of Scorers: Sliabh gCua 8. Dungarvan 4. Scores from Play: Sliabh gCua 1-8. Dungarvan 1-2. Frees For: Sliabh gCua : 17. Dungarvan : 13. Wides: Sliabh gCua 9. Dungarvan 3. Score of the Match: Sliabh gCua’s 13th minute goal engineered by Mike Kearns and Cormac Condon and executed by Jason Sheehan. Sliabh gCua: Jonathon Carroll; Ronan Gleeson, Jack Power, John Ahearne; Sean Fitzpatrick 0-1, Denis Coffey 0-1, Tom Tobin 0-1; David Whelan 03 (2f), Eoin Kearns; Stephen Coffey 0-1, Jason Sheehan 1-1, Cormac Condon 0-1; Kieran Barron, Mike Kearns 0-1, Diarmuid Tobin. Sub: Jack Skehan (57). Dungarvan: Craig Barry; John Havens, Darragh Fitzgerald, Sean Hyslop; Denis Kirwan, Conor Sheridan, John Curran; Gavin Power, Lee Donnolly; Glen Power 0-1, Kenny Moore 0-1f, Fionn Hallahan 0-1; Paul Houlihan, Rian Crotty, Michael Walsh 1-0. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Modeligo off to a flyer LAWLORS HOTEL WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Modeligo ……………1-13; Sean Phobail ………….0-7. CHAMPIONSHIP favourites in many peoples’ eyes Modeligo proved too strong for an understrength Sean Phobail fifteen at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening in the first round of the Western Junior Football Group series. Sean Phobail are the reigning champions in this grade but before a ball was kicked their prospects of winning received a blow as they were missing key players Declan Ryan, returned to Midleton, Pat Conway, retired through injury and the unavailable at present Padraig Healy. Playing against the current resident strong wind in the Fraher Field, Modeligo contained the Sean Phobail first half challenge and led by 0-6 to 0-5 at the short whistle and the second half turned out as expected with the winners winning this moiety by 1-7 to 0-2. In fairness to the champions, they led by 0-5 to 0-4 up to the 27th minute, courtesy of 0-3 by Cormac Nugent and one point each from Michal French and Graham Guiry (f). Minor player Cian O’Byrne, making his championship debut, opened Modeligo’s account

and further scores by Thomas Walsh and a handsome 0-4 (3f) contribution from Man of the Match Michael Troy send the winners in at half time with the prospects of winning very much a reality. Despite Sean Phobail’s best efforts, it was all one way traffic on the scoreboard on the restart and they scored five of the six opening scores to lead by 1-10 to 0-6 by the 40th minute. Michael Troy added to his pointed fees tally with two further white flags, Thomas Walsh added a brace from play and Cian O’Byrne provided Seanie O’Donovan with the size 5 to kick the only goal of the game in the town end of the field. Sean Phobail’s return for their efforts were scarce on the board but Michael French’s 34th minute point was the score of the match. A Graham Guiry pointed free in the 50th minute proved to be their only other second half score while Modeligo finished strongly with further white flags by Shane Troy, 0-2 (1f) and Michael Troy. Next up for the winners is Emmets in the Fraher Field this Thursday at 7.15 p.m. while Sean Phobail play Affane, who beat Tallow last weekend and this match will be played in Old Parish this Friday at 7.30 p.m.

Modeligo’s Top Three: Michael Troy, Robbie Buckley, Paudie McCarthy. Sean Phobail’s Top Three: Cormac Nugent, Andy Walsh, Graham Guiry. Observer’s Man of the Match: Michael Troy. Number of Scorers: Modeligo 5. Sean Phobail 3. Scores from Play: Modeligo 1-9. Sean Phobail 0-5. Frees for: Modeligo 13. Sean Phobail :16. Wides: Modeligo 5. Sean Phobail 4. Score of the Match: Michael French’s 34th minute point against the wind for Sean Phobail. Modeligo: Nicky O’Donovan; Paudie McCarthy, Pat Fitzgerald, Gary Power; John McGrath, Pa O’Donovan, Sean Hennessy; Shane Troy 0-2 (1f), Seanie O’Donovan 1-0; Thomas Walsh 0-3, Robbie Buckley, Rian Reddy; Michael Bumster, Michael Troy 07 (5f), Cian O’Byrne 0-1. Subs: Tom Devine, Micheal Power, Reg Fitzgerald, Richard McGrath, Nicky Walsh. Sean Phobail: Aodhain De Paor; Brian De Barra, Reamonn O Turraoin, Domhnall O Murchu; Tomas O Gealbhain, Aindreas Breathnach, Sean Stilwell; Sean De Paor, Aodhan Mac Gearailt; Bryan Frinnseach, Uatar Moinbhial, Cormac O Innseaduin 0-3; Diarmuid O Cuirrin, Graham O Gadhra 0-2f, Micheal Frinnseach 0-2. Fir Ionaid: Ian O Cuirrin, Tomas O Cuirrin, Liam O Raghallaigh, Sean Uadha, Nioclas O Conduin, Seamus O Lonain. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane).

Naomh Chartaigh U-11s who played Dungarvan on Tuesday, April 7th in the Town and Country League.

Geraldines lay down a marker RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Geraldines …………1-12; Ballinameela…………1-5. THE bottom line here is that if Geraldines can repeat this form, then it will be most difficult to deprive them of championship honours in 2015. Their display here was impressive in the extreme with their team play and running off the ball having last year’s Senior outfit Ballinameela chasing shadows throughout the hour. Granted, Ballinameela were missing a few key players but they will be less than happy with their display here in this local championship derby. The approach to the game by both teams was poles apart with Ballinameela’s only first half score coming by way of a fortuitous goal by full forward Tom Curran in the 5th minute while their first point from play didn’t arrive until the 42nd minute at a stage that Geraldines were leading by 1-9 to 1-0. The scoreboard could have easily been much kinder to the winners as they had three decent first half goal chances from Steven Hally and Danny O’Keeffe in

the 16th minute and from Hally again in the 26th minute. The game ended with another Gers’ green flag scoring opportunity in a derby that Ballinameela will soon want to forget. The scoring was akin to a soccer match early on as the sides were level at one goal each with ten minutes on the clock. Geraldines hauled back Tom Curran’s opener when Aidan Dwyer’s delivery from a free was fisted into the town end goal by Man of the Match Eamonn Mernin who revelled in his new position at full forward here. After this goal, it was all one-way traffic in general play and on the scoreboard for the winners, culminating in eight unanswered first half scores from a dominant Aidan Dwyer 0-4 (1f, 1’45’), and in form Eamonn Mernin 0-2, and the ever foraging pairing of Stephen Hally and Steven Kennefick. Geraldines also kicked seven first half wides and of the two teams, they played like the one with Senior experience. Geraldines’ dominance continued during the third quarter, resulting in a further 0-3 from the speedy Steven Kennefick, 0-2 and Jamie Landers, both scores sup-

ported well by Aidan Dwyer and Danny O’Keeffe. Credit Ballinameela, they staged a second half recovery, aided by the introduction of Jason Morrissey and they went on to outscore the winners in this moiety by 0-5 to 0-4. Shane Lambden made a brilliant save from a Colin Walsh penalty in the 40th minute followed shortly by Ballinameela’s opening point by Cian Culloo. Last year’s Senior team won the final quarter by 0-4 to 0-1 with a brace of pointed frees by Jason Morrissey and scores by sub Rob Shine and Jim Curran. The final score of the game deservingly came from the winners with Eamonn Mernin and Johnny Healy combining to send Jamie Landers in for his second white flag. At this late stage of the game, the leadup to this score epitomised the Geraldines impressive style of football throughout the hour. Geraldines Top Three: Eamonn Mernin, Aidan Dwyer, Steven Kennefick. Ballinameela’s Top Three: Jason MvGrath, John Harrington, Paul Curran. Observer’s Man of the Match: Eamonn Mernin. Number of Scorers: Geraldines 5. Ballinameela 5.

Scores from Play: Geraldines 1-11. Ballinameela 1-3. Frees for: Geraldines 16. Ballinameela 11. Wides: Geraldines 9. Ballinameela 4. Score of the Match: Geraldines 58th minute point, engineered by Eamonn Mernin and Johnny Healy and executed by Jamie Landers. Geraldines: Shane Lambden; Brendan Dwyer, Steven Fitzgerald, Ricky Fitzgerald; Johnny Healy, Jerome Maher, Stephen Hally 0-1; Matty O’Brien, Ray Connery; Aidan Dwyer 0-4 (1f,1’45’), Jamie Landers 0-2, Steven Kennefick 0-3; Danny O’Keeffe, Eamonn Mernin 12, Shane Kenny. Subs: Stevie Keane, Michael O’Brien. Ballinameela: Paul Curran; Jason McGrath, Colin Walsh, Christy Troy; Jason Shine, Kealon Looby, Stephen McGrath; Lorcan Looby, Micheal Shine; John Harrington, Jim Curran 0-1, Micheal Culloo; Mikey Phelan, Tom Curran 1-0, Cian Culloo 0-1. Subs: Jason Morrissey (ht) 0-2f, Rob Shine (46) 0-1. Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).

Winning start for Ballinacourty WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND 1 Ballinacourty ……… 2-14; Ballyduff Upper ………1-8. LAST year’s Western finalists Ballinacourty made a winning start to the divisional Intermediate football Championship following a hard fought yet deserved win over a dogged Ballyduff Upper outfit in an entertaining game at the Colligan venue last Sunday evening. Ballinacourty were quickest out of the blocks and started the game at a blistering pace racing 1-3 to 0-0 clear after eleven minutes. Evan Collins was at the end of a fine team move to finish to the Ballyduff net in the 10th minute, while Mark Gorman (twice) and Jason O’Brien kicked points. It took Ballyduff Upper

some thirteen minutes to get on the score sheet as midfielder Seamus Hannon opened their account. Kieran Hayes and Brian Kearney added further points for the Reds who gradually began to find their feet. Ballinacourty responded with three quick fire points courtesy of David Ferncombe and the impressive Mark Gorman. Ballyduff received a real tonic a couple of minutes before half-time as Kieran Hayes fisted to the net from a John Twomey free to leave it 1-6 to 0-3 at the change of ends. ‘Courty quickly re-established their dominance at the start of the second half as Ronan Sheehan (long range effort) and David Looby (free) pointed. A couple of Brian Kearney pointed frees kept Ballyduff in touch. Mark Gorman gave an exhibition of long range point

taking as he floated over a couple of terrific scores, David Ferncombe chipped in with a neat point as Ballinacourty improved their shooting in the second half following some erratic efforts in the opening half. The game’s defining moment arrived some ten minutes from time as Mark Gorman rattled the net after being played through by an intelligent Ronan Sheehan pass. Stephen Cliffe impressed when he was introduced for Ballinacourty as he reeled off two fine points from play. Ballyduff to their credit kept on battling away and were rewarded with late points through Jamie Kearney and Shane Hannon but they had to give best to a wellbalanced Ballinacourty team who will have a big say in the destination of this Championship come the end

of the season. Ballinacourty: Richie Ryan, Diarmuid Henley, Martin Lavan, Jamie Ryan, Colm Kindergan, Maurice Power, Michael Maher, Ronan Sheehan (0-1), Evan Collins (1-0), Mark Gorman (1-5), David Looby (0-2), David Ferncombe (0-3), Jason O’Brien (0-1), Tiernan Murray. Subs: Ross Dunford for T. Murray, Stephen Cliffe (0-2) for D. Ferncombe, Conor McCarthy for M. Lavan, John Power for R. Sheehan Ballyduff Upper: Eoin Scanlon, Shane Hannon (0-1), Maurice McNamara, Oisín Hickey, Jamie Hannon, Shane Kearney, Denis McDonagh, Michael Kearney, Seamus Hannon (0-1), Brian Kearney (0-3), Jamie Kearney (0-1), Mickey Kearney, Kieran Hayes (1-2), John Twomey, Kevin Casey. Subs: Eoin O’Brien for M. Kearney, Jack Daly for D. McDonagh, Conor Hannon for O. Hickey, Colin Keane for S. Hannon, William Keane for M. McNamara Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan)

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Hurlers seeks place in National Hurling League Final COSTLY FAMILY DAY OUT OR WATCHTHE GAME ON GAA BEO THE County’s involvement in this Sunday’s Allianz National League Hurling Semi Final against Tipperary in Nowlan Park obviously pushes the second round of the Waterford Senior Football Championship aside bar just two games with Ballinacourty playing De La Salle in Walsh Park at 7 pm on this Saturday and the now almost annual St. Saviours v Gaultier match in Carriganore one hour later. Sunday’s game is a very attractive fixture for Waterford fans, being in the League semi-final against last year’s All Ireland finalists Tipperary which will give us a further insight into the progress being made by Derek McGrath’s young charges. This semi-

final game could not have been anticipated by even the most upbeat of Deise supporters before our first League game against Limerick but the team are in the last four here on merit alone. The side should bear an almost identical resemblance to the one which defeated Galway in Walsh Park and indeed which has fielded out in all the games thus far. However, the selectors may opt for the inclusion of Maurice Shanahan up front from the throw in as, with the team’s current style of play, a target man up front is needed and the Lismore player fits the bill here like a glove. Families will have a big decision to

make about either travelling on a costly day out or watching the match on TG4 in the comfort of their sitting rooms. The admission fees are as follows, Pre Purchase: €15 and €13 with no concessions and €5 for Juveniles. On the day prices: €20 and €18 with concessions of €15 bought at the venue only and Juveniles €5. Seating wise, this is an unreserved fixture and it will be preceded by the Cork v Dublin semi final at 2 pm with the game itself going ahead at 4pm. Once again, the coverage by TG4 and Gaa Beo is unrivalled since the start of the year and watching the games on the telly will be an option likely to be taken up by many families.

Minor footballers turn this week in Thurles Attending the Waterford Camogie Victory Celebration Dinner Dance in the Park Hotel were Chloe Dempsey and Katie Ryan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Goal feast earns Affane first win LAWLORS HOTEL WESTERN PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Affane …………………5-4; Tallow …………………1-7. THREE goals in the first half and two after the interval, including a crucial goal by Andy Molumby gave Affane a winning start to this year’s Western Junior Football Championship. The winners led by 3-3 to 0-3 at the short whistle but an unanswered 14 by Tallow on the restart, the

goal coming from a penalty, brought a game Tallow fifteen back to within 0-2 of Affane on a 3-3 to 1-7 scoreline. However, The Bridesiders didn’t score from the 42nd minute onwards while Affane recovered and they recorded a further 2-1 to run out comfortable 0-9 winners. The Affane goalscorers were: Andy Molumby, Killian O’Sullivan, Paul Murray and P. J. Curran. Affane: Sean Cullinane; Colin Landers, Tim Looby, Damien

McCarthy; Evan McGrath, David Cahallane, Shane Murray; Keith Landers, Pat Greene; Andy Molumby, Paul Murray, Shane Coughlan; Aaron Sullivan, Killian O’Sullivan, Damien McCarthy. Tallow: John Paul Grey; Jack Tobin, Eric Hickey, Alan Curley; Stephen Pratt, Mark O’Brien, Kieran Fraser; Kieran Geary, Paul O’Brien; Evan Sheehan, Donnacha Mulcahy, Michael Curley; Stefan Tobin, William Curley, Kevin Henley. Subs: Noel Condon, Michael Tobin, David O’Brien. Referee: Shane Reddy (Modeligo).

Early goals seals Emmetts win LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan Emmetts ……2-5; Shamrocks ……………0-6. TWO goals by centre forward Colin Dunford and full forward Johnny Wall inside the first ten minutes of this first round Junior Football championship in Clashmore last Saturday evening was sufficient for last year’s Divisional finalists to get their campaign this year off to a winning start. A point each by the same players gave Emmetts a 2-2 to 0-2 half-time lead with AllIreland Minor Hurling medal

winner Colm Roche accounting for the Shamrocks two point. Shamrocks won the second half by 0-4 to 0-3 with a brace of points from Kieran O’Keeffe and one each from Roche again and from Adam Crawford. All the winners’ second half points came from frees by Johnny Wall and overall there was only 0-5 scored from play with Shamrocks kicking four and Emmett’s one. Next up for Emmetts are Modeligo in the Fraher Field this Thursday evening at 7.15 p.m. while Shamrocks play Tallow in Ballyduff on Friday

night at 7.30 p.m. Emmetts: Dean McKenna; P. J. Coffey, Ben Dunford, John Flynn; Alan Kinsella, Darren Dunford, Ray Bannon; John Fennell, Mark Flynn; Gavin Whelan, Colin Dunford 1-1, Sean Browne; Michael McGrath, John Wall 1-4 (4f), Richie Kiely. Subs: Jason Dunford, Stephen McGrath, Simon Waters. Shamrocks: Tim Lenihan; Jason Ahearne, Seanie Murphy, Padraig Roche; Cathal Herlihy, Joe Leahy, Tom Donovan; Stephen Lucey, Ed Lonergan; Ed Hynes, John Dunford, Adam Crawford 0-1; Kieran O’Keeffe 0-2, Colm Roche 0-3 (2f), Padraig Ahearne. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

THE County Minor football team was named in Dungarvan last Monday night for their first round championship game against Tipperary in Thurles this Wednesday at 7 pm. Conor Prunty from Ballinacourty is the sole dual player from last week’s hurling equivalent at the same venue on a team this week that has a distinct Western look about it. Six Ballinacourty players, four from County Champions, the Nire, two from the Brickey Rangers and one from Stradbally gives a total of thirteen reps from this Division with Sean White (Gaultier) and Conor Murray (Rathgormack) completing the line up. The full team is as follows, Kevin Dwane; Conor McCarthy, Stephen Ryan, Darragh O’Grady;

Carthach Barry, John Elsted, Neil Montgomery; Ciaran Looney, Conor Prunty; David Looby, Conor Murray, Shane O’Meara; Michael Sweeney, Sean White, Dylan Guiry. Under the management of Tim Lenihan from the Shamrocks, fellow selector Oran Curran (Dungarvan) and trainer David Nugent (Nire), the team has been preparing diligently over the Winter months in training and useful challenges have been played against Cork, Wexford, Carlow twice and W.I.T. Freshers. There is a quiet air of optimism in the camp about a positive result in Semple Stadium and hopefully a large support from the County will make the journey to shout on the team.

This week’s minor games THERE is some tidying up to do in the County Minor Football Championship this week following fixtures being postponed due to Minor hurlers game in Semple Stadium last Wednesday. In Division 1, a minimum of ten players involved in the Munster Championship will be out again on Friday when Nire host Ballinacourty in a top of the table clash in Ballymacarbry at 7pm. Kilmacthomas are at home to De La Salle on Friday also at 7pm and a win here for either team would go a long way to securing a semi final spot in the top division. In Division 2, Brickeys travel to Tallow on Thursday to face high flying Cois Bhride and a home win is the likely outcome here. There are three games listed in Division 3 but whether all or indeed any of will take place is in doubt as this division has been rife with walkovers in the past few weeks. On Thursday night, Kilrossanty are down to play St. Mary’s in Leamybrien and the Gaeil host Ballyduff Upper in Dunhill. The following day, Friday, Portlaw play at home against Ferrybank and all Minor games are fixed for 7pm which will help cash strapped clubs to keep some oil in their tanks for next Autumn.

County Under 21B Football final replay ST. Mary’s and the Brickeys return to the Fraher Field this Saturday evening to resume their contest for this year’s County u-21’B’ Football title and this should prove to be another close encounter. A late point by Brickeys Cormac Curran gave his team a second bite of the cherry while St. Mary’s were somewhat fortunate themselves as they experienced a forty minute barren scoring spell which makes it difficult to win any game. The return of Jonathon Fenton and Niall Queally could swing the game St. Mary’s way and they will not want to lose consecutive finals in this grade. If Brickeys can produce their best form, they will be in with a decent chance themselves but one way or another, this should be an encounter of the very close kind.

Feile Football County Finals ‘A’ Final: Ballinacourty V An Ghaeltacht in the Fraher Field this Saturday the 18th at 12 noon. ‘B’ Final: Ferrybank v Tramore or De La Salle in the Fraher Field this Saturday the 18th at 11 am.

Waterford GAA Scholarships WATERFORD GAA County Board in conjunction with

Déise Day at Punchestown

Comhairle na Mumhan are pleased to announce that it will award Scholarships to attend Coláiste na Rinne i nGaeltacht na nDéise again this summer. The scholarship will offer a reduction of €270 off the price of the three week Gaeltacht Summer course. The Applicants should be active members of their local GAA Club and be aged between 12 – 18. All club secretaries have received the application form and interested candidates should scan completed form and return to irishculturalofficer.waterford@gaa.ie by 1 pm on Friday, 24th April (note extended submission date). Short interviews will take place in the coming weeks to allocate the placements. For further information or to acquire the application form, contact Oifigeach na Gaeilge, Míchéal Ó Drisleáin at the above email address or 087-7938709. Tuilleadh eolais ar Choláiste na Rinne agus na cúrsaí samhraidh le fáil ag www.anrinn.com

PREPARATIONS are continuing for the second Annual Deise Day at Punchestown Race Course on Saturday, May 2nd. The inaugural race day in 2014 was an outstanding success in every way. This year, it is a joint venture between the Waterford Ladies Football and County Adult GAA Boards. Tables of 10 cost €1,500 and this includes admission, meal, race card, tipster, live music and a celebrity MC.

Individuals can also purchase tickets at €150 each and these tickets can be purchased from David Walsh Office and School Supplies, Dungarvan. This is an ideal opportunity for business people and companies to entertain clients as a ‘thank you’ gesture for their support. There will also be a raffle in conjunction with the day with some fantastic prizes. These include a holiday to the value of €4,000 and 4

tickets for the Script concert in Croke Park on June 26th. There will also be All-Ireland hurling and football final weekend packages including match tickets. It will be a great day for Deise people at this very popular racing venue. The MC for the day will be Ted Walsh (Jnr.) whose sister Katie rode Thunder and Roses to victory in Monday’s Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Tickets for the draw which

Tipperary team: Charlie Manton (Fethard), Tommy Lowry (Arravale Rovers), Morgan Irwin (Moyle Rovers), Tadhg Fitzgerald (Moyle Rovers), Liam Fahy (Rockwell Rovers), Danny Owens Capt. (Moyle Rovers), Mark Kehoe (Kilsheelan Kilcash), Tommy Nolan (Drom & Inch), Stephen Quirke (Moyle Rovers), Aidan Buckley (St. Patrick’s), Jack Kennedy (Clonmel Commercials), Shane Power (Galtee Rovers), Emmett Moloney (Drom & Inch), Conor Cashman (Cahir), Jack Delahunty (Newport). ADMISSION DETAILS Adults: €10. Concessions: available on match day at the venue or buy an Adult ticket and receive a rebate at designated turnstiles prior to entry. Under 16′s do not require a ticket.

will take place on May 2nd are now on sale from GAA and Ladies Football clubs throughout the county. Tickets are €20 each or 3 for €50 with fantastic prizes. First prize is a Mediterranean Cruise for 7 days plus 3 days in Barcelona staying in a five star hotel. Second prize is 4 tickets for the Scrip concert in Croke Park, while there are prizes of All-Ireland hurling and football final packages. See advert on page 62.

DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB Notice of

AGM WEDNESDAY, MAY 20th in the Clubhouse 8.00 p.m. VICTORY SOCIAL Friday, 22nd May

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Wednesday, 31st August, 2005 TOP COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Lismore back with a bang

Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh, Lismore, winners of the Western Cumann Na mBunscol Allianz Mini 7s football final. They beat Garranbane in the final in Lismore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

County Bord na nÓg Féile Football County Finals FRAHER Field, Dungarvan will host two Under 14 Feile football Co. Finals on Saturday next (that’s April 18th). First up at 11.00 a.m. will be the “B” Final which is an all Eastern affair as Ferrybank face either De La Salle or Tramore (who played their semi-final last night, please see our Facebook page for Result). This will be followed by the “A” Final which pits Ballinacourty up against An Ghaeltacht, this all Western tie has a 12:00 Noon throw-in. Both games will be 20 minutes a-side, best of luck to all the clubs involved, and why not come along and show your support next Saturday. UNDER 16 CO. FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (SPONSORED BY: COMBINED WATERFORD CITY CREDIT UNIONS) This particular Championship is really gathering pace as we enter the latter end of proceedings where it’s very tight across all three divisions as the battle to qualify for the semi-finals is in full swing. The latest rounds of matches were played on Tuesday, April 7th last. In Division 1, Ballinacourty scored a resounding win at home to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg while De La Salle also emerged easy winners against Dungarvan, the game between Gaultier

and Naomh Bríd was postponed and is re-scheduled for this evening (Wednesday), throw-in at 7:00 pm in Gaultier. Division 2 is turning out to be a tense group with the results varying each week and there’s a fierce battle on to secure those top four spots, Portlaw ran out comfortable winners over Clan na Gael, Kilrossanty overcame St. Oliver’s at the Leamybrien venue, while it ended all square between table toppers Tramore and Rathgormack. Brickey Rangers outscored The Nire in a high scoring contest at Bushy Park, while Ardmore came away with the local bragging rights in their hard fought win over neighbours An Ghaeltacht. One game took place in Division 3, where Naomh Deaglán Thoir overcame Stradbally in Kilmacthomas, Sacred Heart conceded a walkover to Ballyduff Upper. The RESULTS from games played on Tuesday 07/04/2015 were as follows: Division 1, Round 4: Ballinacourty 418; Clashmore / Kinsalebeg 1-9. De La Salle 5-15; Dungarvan 2-2. Gaultier Vs. Naomh Bríd fixed for this evening (15/04) in Gaultier, throw-in at 7:00pm. Division 2, Round 7: Portlaw 8-13;

Clan na Gael 4-3. Kilrossanty 3-9; St. Oliver’s 1-5. Tramore 1-8; Rathgormack 1-8. Ardmore 2-10; An Ghaeltacht 2-4. Brickey Rangers 4-10; The Nire 3-6. Division 3, Round 7: Naomh Deaglán Thoir 4-9; Stradbally 2-2. Ballyduff Upper Vs. Sacred Heart – conceded by Sacred Heart. The next round of games will take place on Monday evening next (that’s April 20th) where there’s action across all three divisions, FIXTURE list is as follows: Division 1, Round 5 (Final Rd.): Gaultier Vs. Ballinacourty at Gaultier, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Vs. Dungarvan at Clashmore, De La Salle Vs. Naomh Bríd at De La Salle – Gracedieu. Division 2, Round 8: An Ghaeltacht Vs. Tramore at An Rinn, Rathgormack Vs. Brickey Rangers at Rathgormack, The Nire Vs. Kilrossanty at Ballymacarbry, Clan na Gael Vs. St. Oliver’s at Dunhill, Portlaw Vs. Ardmore at Portlaw. Division 3, Round 8: Stradbally Vs. St. Saviour’s at Stradbally, Cois Bhride Vs. Ballyduff Upper at Tallow, Sacred Heart Vs. Naomh Daeglán Thoir at Poleberry Please Note: ALL games have 6:30 pm throw-in times

Western Bord na nÓg

Paddy O’Grady U-13 Western Football Championship (SPONSORED BY CATHAL WALL) The latest rounds of matches were played on Thursday evening last (April 9th). In Division 1, Kilrossanty had six points to spare over Ballinacourty in Leamybrien while Dungarvan conceded a walkover to The Nire. In Division’s 2 & 3 (which are joined together in the group stages), An Ghaeltacht continue to set the pace as they scored a comprehensive win over Brickey Rangers in Bushy Park, Naomh Bríd received a walkover from Clashmore/Kinsalebeg while Cois Bhride maintained their unbeaten run with victory in Tallow against a gallant St. Oliver’s outfit. The RESULTS from games played on Thursday 9/4/2015 were as follows: Division 1, Round 3: Kilrossanty 2-5; Ballinacourty 0-5. The Nire Vs. Dungarvan – conceded by Dungarvan. Division 2 & 3, Round 3: An Ghaeltacht 8-16; Brickey Rangers 0-1. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Vs. Naomh Bríd – conceded by Naomh Bríd, Cois Bhride 3-15; St. Oliver’s 2-4, Stradbally (Bye).

The next action comes in Division’s 2 & 3 where the 4th round of games are due to take place this Friday evening (17/04/2015) with the FIXTURES as follows: Division 2 & 3, Round 4: Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Vs. Brickey Rangers at Clashmore; Naomh Bríd (Bye), St. Oliver’s Vs. Stradbally at Ballinameela, that game between An Ghaeltacht and Cois Bhride following agreement by both clubs has been brought forward to this evening (Wednesday) and will take place in Old Parish, with throw-in at 6:30 pm. All games throw-in at 6:30 pm The next series of games take place on Tuesday evening next (that’s April 21st) where there’s a full round of FIXTURES across all divisions, throw-in for all games is 6:30 pm:Division 1, Round 4: The Nire Vs. Ballinacourty at Ballymacarbry, Dungarvan Vs. Kilrossanty at Dungarvan club grounds Division 2 & 3, Round 5: Cois Bhride Vs. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg at Tallow, St.

Oliver’s (Bye), Stradbally Vs. An Ghaeltacht at Stradbally, Brickey Rangers Vs. Naomh Bríd at Bushy Park The next round after this one will be Saturday, May 2nd at 3.00 p.m. All the Latest fixtures, results, and league tables can be viewed on the Waterford GAA website. UNDER-14 WESTERN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (SPONSORED BY: LAWLOR’S HOTEL) The latest games were played on Monday evening last (April 13th) although some games have been rescheduled. In Division 1, Dungarvan’s game with Clashmore / Kinsalebeg went ahead last evening (Tuesday). In Division 3, Stradbally and Affane doubled up their first round game which meant Stradbally got the points to see them remain top of the table; Ballyduff Upper Vs. Naomh Bríd is going ahead tomorrow evening (Thursday 16/04) in Ballyduff, 6:30 pm start. The next round of games are down for decision on Wednesday, April 29th next at 6:30pm.

Lismore...........3-13; Roanmore.........0-3. LISMORE senior hurlers bounced back with a bang in the race for this year’s county SHC title when their re-arranged team powered their way apast city side Roanmore at the Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon last in what gradually became a one-sided contest as county star Dan Shanahan’s 43rd minute goal shut the door on any lingering hopes that Roanmore may have harboured at this stage. Lismore had first use of the strong breeze blowing down into the road goal and their selectors had re-shuffled the deck from the side which lost out to Ballygunner the previous week. Peter Howard was selected at centre halfback with James O’Connor moving to full forward. Shane Bennett was introduced at right half back, Matty Prendergast came in at centre-field and Aiden Ormonde was at top of the right, while James Shanahan was at wing back. Lismore displayed much more urgency on this occasion, and early points per David Howard, James Shanahan and Dave Bennett, settled them in. Then, James O’Connor finished a Dave Bennett sideline ball to the net in the 14th minute (1-3 to 0-0). David Byrne had Roanmore’s lone point in the first half during which the city team shot a total of six wides. While Dave Bennett (0-4), Eoin Bennett and Shane Bennett were on target for further Lismore points to leave

them in front by 1-9 to 0-1 at the interval break. On the turnover S. Flynn pointed for Roanmore. However, Lismore then added points per Dave Bennett, Eoin Bennett (after David Howards’ goal-bound shot was saved) and Dan Shanahan then scored. Dan Shanahan’s 43rd minute goal left the score at 2-12 to 0-2. Ger Quinlan landed what was to be Roanmore’s third and final score in the 50th minute. They were reduced to 14 players in the 54th minute when Daniel Murphy picked up a second yellow card. Substitute John Heneghan flashed home Lismore’s third goal in the 55th minute and Eoin Bennett had a final point in the 58th minute. On the evidence of this display Lismore are well and truly back in contention at the quarter-final stages of the championship. Roanmore, who were outplayed in virtually every sector are not as poor as the scoreline suggests. Our Colour Scheme: Both teams passed. Scorers for Lismore: D. Shanahan 1-1, J. O’Connor 1-0, J. Heneghan 1-0, D. Bennett 0-6, E. Bennett 0-3, J. Shanahan 0-1, S. Bennett 0-1, D. Howard 0-1. Scorers for Roanmore: D. Byrne 0-1, S. Flynn 0-1, G. Quinlan 0-1. Lismore: B. Landers; Michael O’Sullivan, S. Kearns, Mark O’Sullivan; S. Bennett, P. Howard, W. Cunningham; Dave Bennett, Matty Prendergast; James Shanahan, Dan Shanahan, E. Bennett; D. Howard, James O’Connor, A. Ormonde. Subs: Paul Prendergast for J. Shanahan; J. Heneghan for A. Ormonde; D. O’Gorman for J. O’Connor. Roanmore: T. Flynn; J. Connolly, E. Carew, K. Gentleman; P. Murphy, C. Burke, C. O’Byrne; D. Murphy, S. Flynn; S. Murphy, G. Quinlan, D. Byrne; S. O’Leary, D. Ryan, D. Barrett. Subs: A. Byrne for S. O’Leary; K. Kenneddy for D. Bennett. Referee: M. Condon (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).

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Teams of Times Gone By GERALDINES INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALLERS Year: 2005. Date: Friday, May 26th. Venue: Fraher Field. Game: Western Quarter-Final. Opposition: Sliabh gCua. Half-Time Score: Geraldines 1-1; Sliabh gCua 0-3. Full-Time Score: Geraldines 1-9; Sliabh gCua 1-6. Roger Ronayne; Stevie Keane, Eamonn Mernin, Sean O’Connell; Johnny Healy, Donnacha Tobin, N. Ahearne; Kieran Cotter, David Cullinane; Ger O’Donovan, Ed O’Donovan, Michael Murray; Caiman Radley, Alan Ronayne, Stevie Kennefick. Sub: Pat O Donovan. Scorers: Alan Ronayne 1-0, Ger O’Donovan 0-3. Stevie Kennefick 0-2, Donnacha Tobin, Caiman Radley, Michael Murray and Pat O’Donovan 0-1 each.

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Forde’s FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 13 Forecasts. 9 Correct.4 Incorrect. Success Rate : 69.2%. Best So Far : 88.8%. This Week’s Forecasts: Munster Minor Football Championship: Tipperary v (Waterford). County SFC: Ballinacourty v (De La Salle), St. Saviours v (Gaultier). Western IFC: Geraldines v (Sliabh gCua), Ballyduff v (Dungarvan), Ballinacourty v (Ballinameela). Western Premier JFC: Modeligo v (Emmetts), Tallow v (Shamrocks), Sean Phobail v (Affane). Western Attached JFC: Kilgobinet v (Melleray), Ballysaggart v (Geraldines), Ballinacourty v (Emmetts), Ballinameela v (Brickeys). To Date: 182 Forecasts. 117 Correct. 65 Incorrect. Success Rate: 64.3 %.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers CLUB LOTTO This week’s lotto numbers were 14, 21, 28, 30. There was no winner. Next week’s jackpot is €3,550 draw and will take place in the Tudor House. €25 winners: Paul McGrath, Michael Dunne, Aisling O'Brien and Rose Whelan. Yearly Lotto tickets still available please contact any promotor if you wish to subscribe. MEMBERSHIP If you have not paid your membership which was due since 31st March, please do so now as a matter of urgency, players without valid membership are not being considered for team selection. JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Under 8 training each Saturday from 10.30 a.m. until 12 noon. The boys and girls play both hurling and football at these sessions, remember bring a drink, a gumsheild, wear shinguards and if you have a hurley and helmet bring them along. Any parent who wishes to help just let one of the coaches know. Training: Under 10's continue their training sessions on Friday evenings, with the under 12's & 14’s football continuing on both Monday and Friday evenings. All match times and date notifications will be send by text. Camogie: Under 10's and under 12's will play a blitz on Saturday next in Ring. Players will be notified re times etc. under 14's training each Tuesday at 6.15pm. Helmets: Limited number of helmets left for sale. Contact joanie on 0872310220 for sizes. Foundation course: A Foundation Course for all coaches up to under 12 will take place in Bushy Park on 22nd April at 7 p.m. Please book your place by letting Angela Whelan know on 087 2599534. Coaches for Cul Camp 2015: Applications for coaches for 2015 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps are now available on line and all applications must be returned by Friday, 17th April. So if you have completed the foundation course and are Garda Vetted or in the progress of getting same is elegible to apply. Scor na bPaisti: We were well represented in the Co. Final in Cappoquin on Saturday last, in the story telling Aoibhe Kirwan performed very well and was very unlucky not to have been in the winners enclosure. Sarah Nyhan gave a beautiful rendition in the solo singing competition and was a very worthy winner coming in first place, the girls in the instrumental music played 2 beautiful pieces and were placed 3rd overall in the competition. The three girls were Ellen Kirwan, Fiadh Colleran and Sarah Nyhan. In the question Time we had two teams who were showed their general all round knowledge and who were placed both 1st and 2nd in the competition when the result was announced, Mark Blackwell, Sarah Nyhan and Tom O’Connell just pipped the other Brickey team at the post. The 2nd team was Ellen Kirwan, Fiadh Colleran and Ellen Maye. Well done to all the competitors, the parents who coached the children and those who supported the competitors. Glenbeg N.S.: Glenbeg P.A. is hosting a Table Quiz in Dillion's Bar on Thursday, 23rd April at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Enrolment for new pupils for 2015-2016 will take in the school on Wednesday, 29th April at 2.00 p.m. Progressive 45 Card Night Friday, 17th April at 8.30 pm in West Waterford Golf Club to raise funds for youth volunteers Molly Curran and Kirsten O’Connor for upcoming Lourdes Pilgrimage. Your Support would be greatly appreciated.

Modeligo 2015 WESTERN JUNIOR PREMIER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MODELIGO 1-13; OLD PARISH 0-7. Our first game in this year's Western Junior Football Championship saw us line out against last year’s Divisional winners and County Finalists, Old Parish. The game was played on Saturday, April 11th at the Fraher Field venue, and the lads got off to a winning start to the League for 2015. The scoring was opened by Cian O'Byrne, starting his first ever championship game in a Modeligo jersey. From there onwards, it wasn't a great game to watch but there was very little between the teams in the first half. Leading by 0-6 to 0-5 at the break, the sides swapped points early in the second half before Seán O'Donovan put distance between the teams when he finished off a good passage of play to the net. From there Modeligo were in command of the game and added six further points to Old Parish's one. Our next outing in this championship comes this week against our near neighbours, Colligan on Thursday night, April 16th again at the Fraher Field with throw-in timed for 7.15 pm. Colligan also won their opening round fixture, beating Shamrocks 2-5 to 0-6. Please come along to give the lads your support.

CAMOGIE TRAINING RETURNS Modeligo Camogie training for junior infants up to u-16 returns each Tuesday at 6:30 in Modeligo community field commencing on Tuesday, 21st April. New and existing members are all welcome. FIXTURES & DATES FOR THE DIARY Please note the following Official Fixtures and upcoming event dates for our local Club: ● Thursday, April 16th West Junior Football Championship vrs. Colligan. Fraher Field at 7.15 pm. Reitoir TBC ● Tuesday, April 21st Camogie training recommences for all age groups; 6:30 pm ● Saturday, April 25th West Intermediate Hurling League vrs. St. Marys, Touraneena. Kirwan Park, Touraneena at 6.30 pm. Reitoir TBC ● Friday, May 1st: West Intermediate Hurling Championship vrs. Ardmore. Fraher Field at 7.30 pm. Reitoir TBC ● Sunday, May 10th West Junior "B" Hurling Championship vrs. Geraldine's. Bushy Park 1:30 pm Reitoir TBC ● Saturday, May 23rd Fundraising Collection of Unwanted Clothing & Scrap Metal. Modeligo Community Centre from 11 am to 1 pm. UNWANTED CLOTHING & SCRAP METAL COLLECTION Modeligo GAA Club will hold a fundraising Scrap metal collection on Saturday, May 23rd, between 11 am and 1 pm at Modeligo Community Centre. This event will run in conjunction with a collection of Unwanted Clothing on the same day. So in the mean time, root out any scrap metal items that you may have, don't throw away your unwanted items, just bag them and we will gladly take them as long as they are in good condition! An example of some items of clothing which are acceptable are; • Bed linen. • Belts & Bags. • Shoes (MUST be in pairs!) • Curtains • Soft cuddly toys On this occasion, we will also take a collection of the following items; • Unwanted Laptops (must be intact and with charging leads) • Mobile Phones • Magazine's • Diaries • Books (But NO SCHOOL-BOOKS!) In the collection of Scrap metal, please note that the following items cannot be accepted; • Gas cylinders • White Goods (Fridges; Washing machines; Dishwashers etc.) If you do have any items suitable for this recycling drive, but are unable to get them to the Community Centre on the day, you can arrange collection by contacting any of the following in advance. ¤ Tom O'Byrne (086) 3605202 ¤ John Fitzgerald (087) 7696510 ¤ Dolores Reddy (087) 6504774 ¤ Máiréad McGrath (087)7986586 ¤ Kieran McCarthy (087)2786829 DEISE DRAW 2015 The second draw in the 2015 series of Deise Draws takes place on Friday night, April 24th in Micilín's in Kilrossanty. The club still have tickets available for remaining draws which have been restructured to see the monthly prizes now up for grabs over eight draws; that's eight draws over eight months at just €10 per month, but the list of prizes is just as enticing as ever, starting with a First prize each month of €10,000! Club Treasurer, John Fitzgerald and all members of the club committee have tickets available for sale, or alternatively, contact any of the player's and they will point you in the right direction. CONFIRMATION IN MODELIGO Congratulations to the local children from Modeligo National School who were Confirmed on Tuesday last.

Ballysaggart Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results 31st March: Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 6 and 22. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each Sarah Browne, Joannie Quirke and Helena Kearney. Results 7th April: Numbers drawn were 2, 12, 16 and 19. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each were Sean Roche, Tina Meagher and Willie Roche. Next week’s jackpot is €875. UPCOMING FIXTURES The intermediate hurlers will play the Shamrocks in Ballyduff at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 3rd May. LAWLORS HOTEL WEST JUNIOR FOOTBALL INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED Best of luck to Ballysaggart who play against the Geraldines in Lismore this Friday evening, April 17th, at 7.30 p.m. in the opening round of the championship. COLLECTION Ballysaggart GAA are holding a Clothes and Mobile Phone Collection to help raise funds for the club. Any unwanted Clean Clothes and Mobile phones will be accepted. Final Collections will be

Knockanore who beat St. Declan’s in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol County Mini 7s Hurling final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

made over the week-end 30th & 31st May at the dressing rooms. LADIES FOOTBALL NOTES JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The Junior 11 aside championship started for Ballysaggart last week with a home game against The Shamrocks. The girls put in an excellent performance and came out winners on a scoreline of 5-5 to 3-7. Team: Lisa McCarthy, Shiona O’Regan, Sinead Walsh, Olivia Foley, Sharon Williams, Susan Williams, Alice Russell, Sarah Landers, Lydia O’Brien, Aisling Prendergast, Maggie Tobin, Aisling Meagher. The Junior girls played a challenge match against Mitchelstown last Saturday night. It was an even first half put Mitchelstown pushed on in the second half to win the game. Team: Eimear Montayne, Sarah Russell, Susan Williams, Niamh Aldred, Roisin Heelin, Olivia Foley, Sharon Williams, Alice Russell, Aisling Meagher, Kate Devine, Emma Power, Emily Prendergast, Aisling Prendergast.

U-16 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP The club played Ballyduff in the second round of the Championship. A good performance on the night but Ballyduff proved stronger and came away winners. The U-16s next opponents are St. Olivers, this match is expected to be played on Thursday next, 16th April. Time and venue to be confirmed. U-16 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford U-16 girls were unfortunate last week in loosing to Kerry on a scoreline of 5-9 to 2-9. They played Cork on Monday last. The score from this match will be in next week’s notes. Continued best wishes to Shiona O’Regan who is on the panel. NEW MEMBERS New players are always most welcome so if there are girls out there who would like to join the club and play football then please contact any of the club officers namely Adrian Meagher, Martina Landers, Deirdre O’Donnell or Claire O’Callaghan. FESTIVAL AGM The Festival Committee will hold its AGM on Wednesday, 22nd April, at 8.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. New members welcome. SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ The county final of Scór na bPáistí took place last Saturday night, 11th of April, in the Cappoquin Community Centre. The club was represented in the figure dancing by Rena Meagher, Tara Lowe, Michelle O'Donnell and Faye O'Doherty who gave a brilliant performance on the night and should be very proud of themselves. In the solo singing section Niamh Meagher sang a beautiful rendition of Oh my Lovely Rose of Clare. Next up we had the children who performed "The Children of Lir" and delighted to say that they were crowned county champions on the night in the novelty act. So a very big well done to Katie and Niamh Meagher,

Ryan Bennett, Molly Meagher, Holly Fenney, Rena and Ava Meagher and Rachel Mangan. Well done also to Jean and Caroline for having the children so well prepared for the play. A huge thanks to all the children and mentors over the last couple of weeks who have put in a lot of practice in having everything right not for alone for the qualifying round in Knockanore but again for the county final last Saturday night. Just to say thanks also to the club and there continued support in this competition.

Fourmilewater SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in becoming one of the club sponsors where through our club notes, social media we will guarantee your company or business maximum exposure, please feel free to contact club PRO Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or any committee member. WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT The Weekly lotto draw took place in Doocey's Bar last Saturday evening. No winner. Five €30 winners: Sinead Ryan, Nellie Moore, Mary Gleeson, Lizzie Walsh, Jim Wall. Numbers drawn: 1, 10, 14. Next week’s jackpot €1,500. WEEKLY LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Doocey’s Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club. 45 CARD RESULTS Winners Mary Ryan & Maurice Prendergast; Second Mary Murphy & Mary Kerns. Lucky Tables: Thrish Donovan & Carmel Buckley; Pat & Mary Guiry. DEISE DRAW The first Déise Draw took place last Friday, March 27th. There will be another 7 draws over the next 7 months. You can still enter for the remaining 7 Draws. 1st Prize €10,000; 2nd Prize €3,000; 3rd Prize €1,500; 4th to 11th Prize €200. Also, everyone who joins the Deise draw will receive a 15% discount when you spend €100 in Elverys Sportswear The voucher will be available on request from the club. Please remember that 70% of all money raised will be returned to the club. If interested please contact any member of the committee. DEISE DAY 2015 Tickets are now on sale for the Deise Day corporate event at Punchestown on Saturday, May 2nd. A table of 10 costs €1,500. The package includes free admission, a free race card, 4 course meal and live entertainment. Local band Newfoundland are lined up for the event. Proceeds to be split 50/50 between Waterford GAA and the Waterford Ladies development fund. If you are interested in coming along with a group of friends, work colleagues, family etc

please contact any of the following Committee Members: Pat Grant 083 1056545, Crohan McGregor 086 0763918, Sean O'Regan 083 1019884, David Walsh 058 42786, Lisa Cronin 087 6210103, John Jackson 087 9833905 or Pat Sullivan 087 8533900. VIP If you are interested in a VIP package which gives you a seat at the County Chairmans table please contact any member of the committee. A seat at the table costs €150. CONGRATULATIONS We would all like to congratulate Maurice O’Gorman and his wife Kay, on the safe arrival of their baby daughter Ellen. JAMIE BARRON The club would like to wish Jamie Barron and the Waterford senior hurlers in next Sunday's National Hurling League semi-final v Tipperary. Throw-in at Nowlan Park is 4 p.m. NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES Support: We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team, the various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games. That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing. We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to know exactly who can or can't attend a match. Thank you again for your support and cooperation GUM SHIELDS Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield. Training – U-12's: Our U-12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield U-10/ U-11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening in the Mill Field at 6 p.m. U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursday's between 5 pm and 6 pm in the Community Centre €3. U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Community Centre €3. Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Geraldines Geraldines INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL On Saturday evening last, 11th April, our intermediate footballers got their championship off to a winning start against our neighbours Ballinameela in Fraher Field. It was a good evening for football. Both teams showed signs of nervousness as both teams had wides in the first five minutes of the match. Ballinameela got the first score - a goal that gave our keeper Shane no chance. This only spurred on the lads and three minutes later a high ball found its way to the Ballinameela net. After that the lads kicked on scoring points from frees and play through Aidan Dwyer, Stephen Kenefick, & Eamonn Mernin. At half- time the score was 1-8 to 1-0 in favour of the Gers. The second half started as we ended the first dominating possession and adding more points to the scoreboard. In the 40th minute Ballinameela won a penalty but Shane Lambden pulled off a great save to deny Ballinameela. It was in the 42nd minute when Ballinameela scored their first point of the match which shows how good the lads were on the night. Final Score: Geraldines 1-12; Ballinameela 1-5. Team: S. Lambden, B. Dwyer, S. Fitzgerald, R. Fitzgerald, J. Healy, J. Maher, S. Halley, M. O’Brien, R. Connery, A. Dwyer, J. Landers, S. Kenefick, D. O’Keeffe, E. Mernin, S. Kenny. Subs: S. Keane for B. Dwyer (Black Card), P. Coughlan for S. Kenny.

Next up is Sliabh gCua in Fraher Field next Saturday, 18th April at 4.00 p.m. JUNIOR FOOTBALL The Junior Footballers kick off their Championship next Friday evening 17th April at 7:30 p.m. in Lismore against Ballysaggart.

An Sean Phobal CHAMPIONSHIP Má Dheilge 1-13; An Sean Phobal 0-7. The parallels with the opening game of last year’s campaign are obvious, same opposition, same result, same poor performance. It would be foolish in the extreme, however, to expect the rest of the year to follow the pattern of 2014. It was obvious that more than a few of our players haven't seen enough of the training ground yet. It will also require time and patience to settle what is essentially a new look team with some new players and also players playing in new positions. Players and management will need to build up the effort and the momentum in order to get to the required level. An Foireann: Aodán De Paor, B. De Barra, R. Turraoin, D. Ó Murchu. S. Stillwell, A. Breathnach, T.Ó Gealbháin. S. De Paor, A. Mac Gearailt. B. Frinnseach, W. Móinbhial, C. Innseadúin. D. Ó Cuirrín, G. Ó Gadhra, M. Frinnseach. Subs: I. Ó Cuirrín, T. Ó Cuirrín, S. Uada, L. Ó Raghallaigh, N. Condúin. S. Ó Lonáin.

NEXT GAME They say if you fall off a horse, you need to get up again immediately in order to restore confidence. Well, that horse arrives in Páirc Colmáin this Friday night, in the shape of Ádh Meáin! Yes round two of the championship throws in at 7.15 pm and with a home venue let’s hope for a bit of support. We will expect a better performance if the lads learn from last week. Remember also that Affane came here and beat us last year, thanks mainly to a flurry of early goals! SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ Bhí árd oíche i gCeapach Choinn ar an Sathairn seo chaite do chraobh an chontae. I measc na sluaite iomathóirí, bhí páistí S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt. Dheineadar thar bárr ins na comórtaisí éagsúla agus thugadar cúpla gradaim abhaile leo comh maith. A special word of thanks to Bernadette Uí Mhuirí who put huge effort into getting them ready. LOTTO Numbers: 9, 10, 13, 15. No winner. €15 each to: Liam Kelly, Sinead Hogan, Hayley Ó Domhnaill, Diarmuid, Ian and Ada, Margaret Lennon.

Bunmahon INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL On Saturday last we played Portlaw in Kill in the second round of championship games. Conditions were almost ideal to start with, the usual breeze at the venue along with some light showers. We started well with some good approach play, however, it was difficult to convert this possession into scores. We finally got underway with scores from Michael Harney and Dylan Power. Unfortunately, the team also spurned a golden chance for a goal in the form of full forward Ciaran Hearn whose poor shot selection cost us dearly. Although we went on to concede a goal at the other end we were lucky it was not two as a goalmouth scramble before the break lead to nothing for Portlaw. Niall and Conal Queally fired over points late in the first half to make it 0-6 to 1-2 in favour of Bunmahon. The second half began with 2 quickfire Portlaw points to put them in front. Unfortunately, this had seemingly irreversible negative impact on Bunmahon whose form was unrecognisable from that of the first period. Try as we might we simply could not find the posts and only registered our first point of the half with a minute

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remaining. Portlaw won the game on a score line of 1-7 to 0-7. However, it must be remembered that this is a very young Bunmahon side who cannot but learn from this experience. We look forward to lining out again in two weeks’ time at this grade against Newtown. Bunmahon Team: B. Murphy, F. Buckley, C. Buckley, K. Roche, C. Queally, J. Fenton, J. Roche, P. Queally, M. Harney, N. Queally, R. Walsh, D. Power, K. Dineen, C. Hearn, J. Hally.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL On Saturday evening last we hosted De La Salle for our first proper fixture at this grade this year. The team was as follows: W. Harney, J. Gaule, T. Hayes, C. Coffey, M.J. Croke, D. Hearne, I. Walsh, M. Mullarkey, D. Dwan, C. Hally, C. McKeown, K. Hally, R. Kiely, G. Coffey, T. Whelan.

Unfortunately, we had a poor opening to this game as we went the whole first half without registering a score, coming closest with a goal chance close to the break. Luckily our defence was on top of most of what the opposition had to offer and they only got 3 points on the board. We started much more brightly in the second period with good running from Daniel Dwan and Kevin Hally and eventually began to put points on the board. However as caution was thrown to the wind we were left exposed at the back and conceded heavily in the middle third of this half. The game finished 1-7 to 0-4 in favour of the visitors.

Tramore MEMBERSHIP The 31st March was the date by which all membership was to be paid. There was a great rush to meet the deadline and I know our registrar and assistant registrar were busy. If for any reason, there's still people that have yet to pay please get in touch immediately with Ann Bohan, Registrar, David Acheson, assistant registrar or Tom Murray if you're a juvenile member. HURLING First round of Intermediate Championship vs Ballygunner is set for 4th May at 2.00 pm in Walsh Park. Second round game vs Ferrybank is set for 9th May at 2.30 pm in Walsh Park. U10 HURLING We played Mt. Sion and the final score was 59 to 4-4. The lads gave a very good account of themselves. Even though we came out on the wrong end of the scoreline it was a good experience for the team who got some fine scores U12 HURLING We played De la Salle in our first City League game and this was a tight game played in windy conditions. All the lads put in a great effort but De la Salle reversed last years result and ran out 2 pts winners. Two evenly matched teams. FIXTURES THIS WEEK U-14 Feile Football: De la Salle vs Tramore in Gracedieu at 7 pm Tuesday 14th April (this match was postponed to this date) The winners will play the County Final on Saturday, 18th April. U-16 Football: Na Gael vs Tramore in Fenor at 6.30 pm Tuesday, 14th April U-8 National Hurling Blitz: Saturday, 18th April Venue Carriganore at 10 am U-16 FOOTBALL We played a tough uncompromising Rathgormack outfit last week at home and ended with a draw, 1-8 apiece for our efforts. The lads put in a good effort and with a bit of luck and a little bit better composure we could have taken the 2 points but a draw was a fair result in the circumstances. We play Na Gael this week and a big effort will be required again. UNDERAGE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING U-13 Hurling- Open to all Development Training in Carriganore every 2nd week Fridays at 7-8 pm, on this Friday, 17th April. U-12-16 Hurling is finished for the moment. JUVENILE CLUB HURLING AND FOOTBALL TRAINING TIMES Astroturf: U-6 - U-8 Hurling Monday 6-7 pm. U-14 Hurling Monday 5-6.30 pm. U-16 Football Tuesday 8-9 pm. U-13 Hurling Wednesday 7-8 pm. U-13 Football Thursday 6-7pm. U12 Hurling Monday 7-8 pm. U10/11 Hurling, Saturday 10.30 to 11.30 am and Wednesday 6-7 pm. WATERFORD GAA COACHING & GAMES There will be a Hurling Workshop with Michael Rice, Kilkenny All Ireland Winner & Coach in St. Kieran’s College next Saturday, 18th April at 2 pm in Walsh Park. This is a must for all hurling coaches of teenage teams. DEISE DAY AT PUNCHESTOWN Saturday, 2nd May is Deise Day in Punchestown for all supporters of our county teams. Some Great prizes also in the draw for ticket holders. Please come along and show your appreciation for the big effort made by our county players. Tickets available from Charlie in the bar. ASTROTURF & HALL Open to Clubs and Children's Parties, for further information, contact our Sports and Social Manager, Charlie Ryan at 086-8232021. CAMOGIE Training on Wednesday evenings U8 to U12, 6 - 7 pm. Training now on Wednesday Evenings for U14 to U18 from 8 - 9 pm. CIRCUIT TRAINING AND CORE PILATES

Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh, Lismore who beat Ballygunner in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol County Mini 7s camogie final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Circuits with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursday at 7.30 pm. €5 for each class and all are welcome. Great to see the mix of people attending these classes every week. LOTTO The next draw takes place on Wednesday, 22nd April, when the Jackpot will be €4,500. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €4,400 Jackpot in last Wednesday's draw. The numbers drawn were 9, 15, 17 and 24. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were Pat Cullen, Ard Na Groi, Diarmuid McCarthy, c/o GAA Club and Martina O'Donovan, The Strand, Sommerville. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. DEISE DRAW The April draw takes place in Kilrossanty on Friday, 24th April. Top monthly prize is €10,000 with many other terrific prizes to be won. Tickets, €10 each, can be got from Pat Cullen or Anne Bohan. In addition, there is a 15% discount available for Deise members from Elvery's, Michael Street, Waterford. For further information, contact your promoter. Thanks to all who support the Deise Draw. BINGO Bingo in the Club every Monday at 8 pm. All are welcome. CARDS NIGHT Eamonn McCormack, Ted Crowley and Jack O'Brien beat Greg Tobin, Charlie Ryan and Noel Cullen in last weeks final. Cards every Friday at 9.30 pm and all are welcome. Winners in the Friday draw were Aidan Rellis and Steffi Ryan. Recent Bonus Ball winner was Kate Guiry, who did a fine double by winning on Wednesday and Saturday. Main winners in the Aintree Grand National draw were Niall Cowman, Josie Connors, Pat Barron and Nicola Cowman.

John Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Round 3 of the championship in blustery conditions Saturday. Venue was Newtown and our opponents were Dunhill. With the wind blowing across the field, it didn't favour either team. After a tough opening 15 mins we took control to lead 0-7 to 0-2 at half-time. Frog was our leading score getter in this half. We reasserted our dominance earely in the second half to go into a 7point lead midway through the half. A mistake in midfield when we were attacking left our defence all at sea resulting in a penalty for Dunhill. This was dispatched to leave 4. We were now on the back foot and 3 more Dunhill points left the minimum in it before from scored a final point with time-up. Final score 0-12 to 1-7. NEXT GAME We play Kill on Saturday week. We will have a much needed break this weekend as the treatment table fills up. We now have 3 wins from 3 and that's all you can ask for. Well done to liam and the lads. UNDERAGE Training is now in full swing on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. We also have dates and times for our Summer Camp so come along and

get your information. DEISE DRAW Next draw is fast approaching please get all accounts up to date in advance. LAST MAN STANDING With most people having used their top 6 teams it's now where the right decision could with the competition. Well done to anyone still in the running.

Kill JOHN J. MURPHY JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our junior footballers got their campaign underway last Friday night against Ferrybank in Kill. The team featured a blend of youth and experience and the father and son combination of Peter and Ciaran Kirwan. With the aid of the breeze at our backs it was Ciaran who got us off to the perfect start by kicking 2 points. Kill then suffered a setback when Ferrybank goaled. We then took control with 4 points from Ciaran and 1 from Oliver St John and when the latter goaled on the stoke of half-time it left Kill leading 1-7 to 1-3 at the break. At the start of the second half Ferrybank seized control with the wind at their backs and added 1-4 to the scoreboard without reply. To their credit Kill rallied and with Ciaran kicking 2 points, it left the minimum between the teams entering the last five minutes. But it was Ferrybank who added the insurance score and ran out winners on the scoreline of 2-8 to 1-9 on the night. This was a very committed display from the team and they will improve from the game. Team: M. Mooney, R. Cullinane, J. Murphy, S. Kirwan, P. Torpey, B. Flynn, P. Kelly, C. Kennedy, D. Gooney, C. Casey, C. Kirwan, O. Queally, O. St. John, P. Kirwan, G. Mooney. Subs used: D. Casey, K. Whelan.

CLUB LOTTO The jackpot continues to rise, as their was no winner in last Monday night’s draw in Kirwans Bar. Their was one match 3 on the night who was Joe Crowley who recieves €50. The numbers drawn were 1, 20, 21 & 22. Next week’s jackpot will be €9,850 and the draw is in Dunphy’s Bar. FIXTURES The club has no fixtures for the coming week due to the replay of the U-21 county final, which is fixed for next Saturday evening, 18th April at 7 o’clock in Fraher Field, Dungarvan.

Comeragh Rangers LadiesLadies Football Comeragh Rangers COUNTY ACTION Congratulations to the Waterford Minor team who beat Kerry on Saturday last. The score at the end of the match was 7-16 to 5-6. Unfortunately, this is the end of the season for the girls as the team previously lost to Cork and Tipperary. Well done to Joe Murray and all Comeragh players involved for their hard work and dedication this season. Congratulations are also in order to the Waterford ladies intermediate team who beat Leitrim at the weekend. The final score was Waterford 4-3; Leitrim 3-9. COMERAGH CAKE SALE On Sunday, 5th April, the Comeragh players held a Cake Sale at Rathgormack church. This was a great success with many players providing

cakes for the sale. The Cake Sale raised over €400. Thanks to all who supported the cake sale. It was greatly appreciated. GET WELL SOON We wish Katie Murray a speedy recovery. Katie received a head injury while playing for the Waterford minor team against Cork. We hope to see Katie back at the field soon.

Tourin WORKOUT V BALLYGUNNER Tourin played Ballygunner at home last Saturday in a useful workout and in preparation for their opening game against Ballysaggart in early May in the Intermediate Hurling Championship. WATERFORD V TIPPERARY Waterford will play Tipperary in the semi-final of the National Hurling league this coming Sunday at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny (4 pm throwin). We wish all involved the best of luck and in particular to the two Tourin panellists Shane and Daragh Fives. This game will be preceded by the clash of Cork and Dublin (2 pm) at the same venue. BOUNCING BABY BOY Congrats to Colm and Diane Bennett on the arrival of their second child at the weekend. A brother for Ryan. Colm is current Tourin goalkeeper and Chairperson of Tourin Hall Development Committee. BADMINTON Congrats to Sheena Wilkinson and Ruth Geoghegan on winning their respective badminton grade and representing Waterford at Limerick University on Sunday. Well done ladies. SIGNPOSTS! Has anyone noticed that the informational signs at Lismore Bridge have been turned in the wrong direction (messers perhaps or maybe the damage done to the corner of the bridge had something to do with it). Now it is alright if you are from the general area and you know your way around but for the stranger/tourist, it creates mayhem. While we all know there is a beautiful drive out towards the Vee - but that's not where you will find a golf course or indeed a garden centre etc. Can these be corrected please. TREKKIN EEJITS The Trekkin Eegits take the roads on Friday, 24th April for another non-stop walking relay covering 140km. The route will take 24-26 hours to complete and incorporates most of West Waterford. This year's recipient is Cappoquin Day Centre which provides a range of social and recreational services for older people and people with disabilities living in the West Waterford/South Tipperary area. The centre provides a comfortable space to meet and socialise. Daily activities include armchair aerobics, bowling, art & crafts, music and games. The staff provide meals, both on site and as 'Meals on Wheels' and supply transport to and from the centre. The aim is to raise some funds to help with the running of the centre - 100% of funds raised will go directly to the centre. If you would like to participate in any or all (if you are really ambitious) of the legs, please contact Cara McGrath who will also provide sponsorship cards.

Abbeyside Ladies Football GAELIC4GIRLS COMING TO ABBEYSIDE Abbeyside Ladies Gaelic Football Club is delighted to announce that they have been selected as one of the Host Clubs for the 2015 Gaelic4Girls Programme run by the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. Gaelic4Girls is a key programme for the development of the game at club level and has proven to be a great success in helping clubs that have been struggling for numbers and has also succeeded in inspiring new clubs to be set up as a result of being in host areas. Speaking about the Gaelic4Girls programme LGFA president, Marie Hickey said ‘Gaelic4Girls is a real success story for the LGFA. We continue to see the programme grow year on year and it is especially pleasing to see the programme spread to Britain where there really is a great appetite for the sport. I would like to wish all 60 clubs the very best of luck as they host the Gaelic4Girls programme and I very much look forward to seeing them in Croke Park on what is always a very special day on July 6th. The Gaelic4Girls Programmes runs over 12 weeks throughout the spring and summer, specifically for girls in age group of 8 to 12 years old. The first 8 weeks of the programme are spent teaching the girls the basics of football through fun based games. The final four weeks are spent integrating the Gaelic4Girls participants within the club and with the existing club players where they will play and train as one group. At the end of the 12 weeks, each club is invited to take part in a non-competitive Provincial blitz where they get to interact with other players and clubs and where the coaches will also have the same opportunity. The programme concludes with the National Blitz Day in Croke Park on July 6th. All participants in the course will be invited to take part in the national blitz day, when these young girls get the opportunity to walk out on the famous pitch for the first time. Abbeyside Ladies are Waterford’s only Gaelic4Girls host club this year and are delighted to have been accepted into the programme. Club mentors have already travelled to Mallow for the induction course and are preparing for the launch of the programme on Monday 27th April. The girls themselves will be delighted at the prospect of playing in Croke Park. FACEBOOK AND TWITTER Abbeyside Ladies GAA is now on Facebook and Twitter, where club members can easily keep in touch with club news, events and match results. ADULT TEAM The Senior Team has had a good start to the League with wins over Stradbally and Dungarvan. Our next match is against Comeragh Rangers. U-16 TEAM The U-16 team have a hundred percent record to date with victories over Roanmore, Brickey Rgs and St. Anne’s. Our final group match is on Monday, 27th April against Erins Own. Training every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30 pm. U-14 TEAM The U-14 team will start their season with a home match on Wednesday in the Feile Competition against Na Deise. Throw-in is at 7.00 pm. INDOOR FOOTBALL Indoor Football continues every Monday from 6.30 to 7.30 in Scoil Gharbháin for girls from 1st to 6th class. Cost is €2 per girl. REGISTRATION Registrations are now due and can be given to the team managers at training. COUNTY TEAMS Congratulations to Maria Delahunty, Mary Foley, Caoimhe McGrath and Megan Dunford who are on the County Intermediate team that have gone unbeaten in the League and are now into the semi-finals. Also to Saoirse McDonnellMoynihan and Carly Dunford who are on the U14 team that are also unbeaten in the championship this year. Also a mention for Carragh McCarthy, Caoimhe McGrath and Megan Dunford on the Minor team and Lauren Dunford on the U16 team.

Nire SENIOR FOOTBALL Senior Championship: Clashmore Kinsalebeg 2-8; Nire 0-13 26/06/15 Nire v’s Ardmore in Fraher Field at 3:30 pm. Phelan Cup 2015: Nire 1-10; De La Salle 1-5 Nire 5-16; Brickey Rangers 1-7 Ballinacourty 8-14; Nire 0-4 Nire 2-18; St. Saviours 0-10 16/5/15 Gaultier v’s Nire in Gaultier at 7:30 pm. MINOR FOOTBALL DIVISION 1: 08/2/15 De La Salle 3-0; The Nire 2-10 15/2/15 Gaultier 2-8; The Nire 4-7 08/3/15 The Nire 2-16; Dungarvan 0-4. 17/4/15 The Nire v’s Ballinacourty at 19:00 in Ballymacarbry. The very best of luck to Jake Mulcahy,

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015 Stephen Ryan, Shane O’Meara, Liam Cooney, Ciarán Looney, and captain Dylan Guiry who will represent Waterford minor footballers against Tipperary in Semple stadium on Wednesday, 15th April. MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due. €50 for playing adults, €20 for non-playing adults, €20 for students. Please pay as soon as possible. If interested in the direct debit scheme please contact Ger Walsh or Tom Doocey.

Naomh Brid OUTDOOR TRAINING Outdoor training for all groups under 12 will continue each Tuesday evening in Touraneena from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. LEAGUES A lot of games were cancelled over the past week and some will need to be re-scheduled. The Under 13 football team received a walkover from Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. The under 12 hurling game vs St. Pat’s will be on this Wednesday evening at 6.30 pm in Modeligo. The Under 11 hurling fixture with St. Pat’s goes ahead this coming Friday at 6.30 in Bohadoon. WELL DONE Some of our members playing with Cappoquin FC won the under 11 Cup final during the holidays. Well done to Eoin McGrath, Conor Hickey and T. J. Fitzgerald. CLUB NOTES If any person or group in the club wants to include match news, fixtures or photos etc in the weekly notes please send email to the club PRO. Email address is (nb-pro@outlook.ie) These need to be received by Sunday evening at 6 pm for inclusion that week.

Chartaigh Juveniles NaomhChartaigh Naomh Juveniles (Lismore / Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA FIXTURES U-9s played Dungarvan away on Thursday night last, April 2nd. U-11s played in the Town and Country League on Tuesday evening last against Dungarvan in Dungarvan. U-12s played Cois Bride In Lismore on Friday night last, April 10th. All players in all teams played great and put in great effort for the duration of these matches. Well done to all involved. DATE FOR DIARY Ber Ryan U-11 Tournament has been penciled in the diary for Saturday, May 9th. More details nearer to the date.

Affane/Cappoquin Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize of €7,100 on Tuesday, April 7th were 6, 9, 26, 28 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Anto Rooney, Carrigeen; John/Stephanie Coughlan, Lacken; Liam Lacey, Coolnacreena; Margaret Byrne and Anna Fraher, Shanbally. This week’s draw was held on Monday, April 13th and the results will appear here next week. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who is the former Waterford and Tipp senior hurler that lined-out for Tipp at centre half back against Waterford in the 1992 Munster Minor hurling final? 2, Who is the last Waterford player to play minor, u-21 and senior hurling championship in the same year? 3, How many times have Waterford won the munster minor hurling championship? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Dublin footballer Dean Rock plays for Ballymun Kickhams. 2 Glen Rovers defeated St. Gabriels London in the quarter-final, Tremane Roscommon in the semi-final and Camross Laois in the final to win the All-Ireland club senior hurling championship in 1977. 3, New York won the National Football league in 1964 defeating Dublin and 1967 defeating Galway. JUNIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURES RD 2 An Sean Phobal V Ath Meadhan at Old Parish Friday, 17th April. UPCOMING U- 11 HURLING TOWN/COUNTRY FIXTURES Rd 2 Friday, April 17th at 6.30 pm Cappoquin (H) V Ardmore in The Sportsfield UPCOMING U-12 HURLING TOWN/COUNTRY FIXTURES Rd 2 Friday, April 24th at 6.30 pm Cappoquin (H) V Lismore in The Sportsfield. COUNTY DUTY Well played and hard luck to our club players Aaron O’Sullivan, Andy Molumphy and Eoghan Murray who starred for Waterford minor hurlers, who were very unlucky to lose to Tipperary last Wednesday evening in Semple Stadium, Thurles. Some consolation for the lads is that they have a second chance against Limerick next month and we wish them the best of luck.

Garranbane beaten by Lismore in the Western Cumann Na mBunscol Allianz Mini 7s Camogie final in Lismore.

WEST JUNIOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP AFFANE 5-4; TALLOW 1-7. Our Junior football team had a good win against Tallow in Ballyduff last Friday evening. On top for most of the game we led 3-3 to 1-2 at the interval and although Tallow had a purple patch early in the second half two late goals saw us run out winners on a scoreline of 5-5 1-7, with the Affane goals coming from the Sully brothers Aaron and Killian, P. J. Curran, Andy Molumby and Shane Coughlan. Best for Affane on the night were David Cahil and Shane Couglan and Shane Murray, Keith Landers and Pa Greene in midfield and Paul Murray and Aaron up front. Team: Sean Cullinane, Colin Landers, Tim Looby, Damien McCarthy, Evan McGrath, Dave Cahilane, Shane Murray, Keith Landers 0-1, Pa Greene, Andy Molumby 1-1, Paul Murray 0-1, Shane Coughlan 1-0, Aaron O’Sullivan 1-1, Killian O’Sullivan I-0, Gavin McCarthy. Subs used: P. J. Curran 1-0, Killian Denn, Richard Scanlan, Nathan O’Mahony, Jack Mangan, Brian Crotty, Colm Looby.

CAPPOUIN/AFFANE JUVENILE GAA The Easter GAA camp for Affane/Cappoquin Juvenile club took place last Wednesday and Thursday, 8-9th April. The weather was glorious and we had approximately 40 kids for the two days, so it was a big sucess for the club and an enjoyable few days for the kids. The U-12 teams, U-10's, U-8's and U-6's all trained well to improve their skills in both hurling and football thanks to the efforts of the training coaches, so big thanks to David Sheehan, John Dalton, Brian Murray, Jimmy Collender, Magoo, James Lacey, Anto Rooney and star Cappoquin Senior players Paul Murray and Duck O'Rourke. Games are coming thick and fast these days with the U-12's hurling team playing away to Abbeyside last Friday evening in the Town and Country competition. The Cappoquin lads came up against a strong Abbeyside team and found the going tough, losing to a more experienced Division 1 side. That said there were good signs that we will be stronger as the tournament progreses after some good performances from Tadhg Kelleher, Neil Collender, Eoin Cofffey and Jamal. Conor Rooney and John O’Donnell also battled hard in the middle to get the ball into the forwards and there was also a lot of hard work and encouraging play from Conor Wilkinson, Stephen Organ, Mark Ormonde, Danny Costin, Jack Costin, Michael Dalton, Adam Burke, Oisin Power and Conor Ormonde. On Saturday morning, the U-9's hurlers hosted St. Olivers and put up a teriffic display narrowly losing 4-1 to 3-0. Goals from Ronan Uniacke up foward and Eoin Rooney playing in midfield was reward for a lot of hard work and skill from the overall team. Some trerrific performances also from Jack Twomey, T. J. Ormonde, Oisin Coffey, Shane Coffey, Colin Coffey, Bill Murphy, Andrew Cunningham, Charlie Nicholson, Daragh Begley, John Murphy and Ryan Uniacke. This is a classy Cappoquin team and no doubt will win a lot of games this year, so keep up the great performances lads. CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE FIXTURES U-14 Championship: Tuesday, 21st April 6.30 pm Cappoquin V Abbeyside

Tuesday, 28th April 6.30 pm Cappoquin V Clonea Tuesday, 5th May 6.30 pm Cappoquin V Ferrybank Tuesday, 12th May 6.30 pm Cappoquin V Roanmore U-12 Blitzes: Blitz 1 Saturday, 18th April at 11 am Blitz 2 Saturday, 2nd May at 11 am Blitz 3 Saturday, 16th May at 11 am U-8/u-10 Blitzes: Blitz 1 Saturday, 9th May at 11am Blitz 2 Saturday, 13th June Senior League: Sunday, 26th April St. Annes V Cappoquin Sunday 3rd/10th, May (depends on County) Lismore V Cappoquin SENIOR LEAGUE Cappoquin started their campaign in the Premium Butcher Senior League on Sunday last, 12th April. The girls had a fantastic result to start the league off defeating Gaultier with a final score of 5-4 to Gaultier's 1-6. Next fixture is on Sunday, 26th April; St. Annes V Cappoquin. Training is on this Thursday at 7.30 and on Sunday morning, time TBC for Sunday morning. CAMÁN TO THURLES Cappoquin have registered for the u-12 Camán to Thurles event taking place on Saturday, 25th April. Fixtures to follow. All clubs that registered for the event will be in the draw for the day in Croke Park ‘Camán to Croker event’ in July. This draw will take place after all provincial blitzes are complete. Waterford club registered are; Lismore, Gaultier, Cappoquin, St. Anne's, Portlaw & Clonea. COMMITTEE MEETING A committee meeting will take place this week, please keep an eye out for text messages and updates on social media. PLAYER PROFILES Player profiles will be in full swing from next week. Please get forms at training. Players who are under 18 will need a parent/guardian's permission for it to be published on social media and on local papers. Please keep an eye out on social media for updates. WEEKLY NOTES If you would like notes included in the weekly notes, please email coleylanders@gmail.com

Tulach an Iarainn Sponsored by McGrath’s Pharmacy, Tallow JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Tallow 1-7; Affane 5-4. Affane won this first round junior football championship game in Ballyduff on Friday night with some ease. They were slicker, hungrier, comfortable on the ball, mobile and made better use of possession. Tallow opened with a minor flourish when Donnchadh Mulcahy flashed over a point in the opening minute. It only served to rouse Affane who scored 3-2 (1 penalty) in the opening 20 minutes. A Mikey Curley point was our only response as Affane swept forward repeatedly with intent and effect. Will Curley goaled from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit but

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Affane struck again with a well taken point just before the half time whistle which put them 33 to 1-2 ahead at the break. Paul O’Brien spearheaded a Tallow revival in the second half. He fought for possession, ran at the opposition and was rewarded with 3 points. This lad has surely earned his place in the league of club legends. He spared nothing; he never does, and repeated the performance in a senior hurling challenge next day. Would that all be his passion and commitment! Kieran Geary, another wholehearted player, slotted over a further point to put Tallow within 3 of the opposition. That was as close as it got I’m afraid. Goals were our undoing and Affane conjured a couple more and a point for good measure. William Curley scored our final point but at that stage the game was well beyond us. A similar performance against Shamrocks this Friday will produce a similar result. We need to step it up. Big improvement needed! Despite this heavy defeat we can take some positives from the game. Some of our younger players are progressing well. Jack Tobin minded his corner assiduously. Alan Curley is improving with every game. He is quick, alert and wants the ball. I’ve always been a fan of young Will Hogan. He has a great attitude, plenty of heart and developing skill. A coach’s dream; he gets on with the game and will give his all. Panel: J. P. Grey, Alan Curley, Eric Hickey, Jack Tobin, Stephen Pratt, Mark O’Brien, Kieran Fraser, Paul O’Brien (0-3), Kieran Geary (0-1), Stefan Tobin, Donnchadh Mulcahy (0-1), Evan Sheehan, Kevin Henley, William Curley (1-1, 1pen) Mikey Curley (0-1), William Hogan, Ross Livingston, Davey Tobin, Mikey Tobin, Noel Condon, James Tobin.

TALLOW GAA LOTTO SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY’S RESTAURANT 7/4/2015. Numbers drawn: 1, 15, 20, and 22. No Jackpot winner. Consolation prize winners: Martin Sheehan, James Power, Eamonn Forbes, Charlie Cronin. Promoter: Mairead Sheehan. Next draw will be in Lukie’s on April 13th. Jackpot €2,800. TEAM OF ‘36 We got no feedback regarding the identity of some of the players on the photo of the 1936 team published last week. However, when we were putting the club website together, almost 10 years ago now, I came across the following team list which I am told was the team that lined out against Mount Sion in the 1936 County final. I’m not sure if the names tally with the players in the photograph. The photo may not have been taken on the day: Mick Curley, Jack McGrath, Bob Condon, Frank Fitzgerald, Jimmy Burke, Bill Sheehan, Sonny Curley, Jackie Daly, Pa Sheehan, Tommy Sheehan, Tom McCarthy, Lockie O’Keeffe, Dave Doyle, Noel Condon, Ted McCarthy. BOOK YOUR SLOT: The playing season is getting into full swing. Club grounds are a hive of activity at the moment which is great to see. All underage and adult team mangers in hurling, football and camogie please book the field and all weather facilities through Denis Tobin in time.

Sliabh SliabhgCua/St. gCua/ Mary's St. Mary's SLIABH GCUA 1-10; DUNGARVAN 1-03 Sliabh gCua’s intermediate footballers got their championship campaign off to the best possible start on Sunday evening, claiming both points in Bushy Park versus Dungarvan. An under strength Touraneena side put in a spirited performance and worked hard as a team throughout the game. It took 8 minutes for the opening score which came from the boot of David Whelan. Almost immediately afterwards, Dungarvan equalised before Sean Fitzpatrick pointed, Jason Sheehan netted, with man of the match Cormac Condon also pointing. After Dungarvan kicked 1-1, Denis Coffey and David Whelan (2) gave Sliabh gCua a 1-6 to 1-2 half-time lead. Mike Kearns raised the white flag twice within 7 minutes of the re-start, while Stephen Coffey and Tom Tobin rounded off our scoring for the night. Final score: Sliabh gCua 1-10; Dungarvan 1-03. Sliabh gCua line-out: Jonathan Carroll, Ronan Gleeson, Jack Power, Johnny Ahearne, Sean Fitzpatrick (0-1), Denis Coffey (0-1), Tom Tobin (0-1), David Whelan (0-3), Eoin Kearns, Cormac Condon (0-1), Jason Sheehan (1-0), Stephen Coffey (0-1)(Capt), Kieran Barron, Mike Kearns (0-2) & Dermot Tobin. Subs: Jack Skehan (used), Eoin Walsh, John Queally, Daniel Flynn & Shane Organ.

Other scores of Interest were: Ballinacourty 2-14; Ballyduff Upper 1-8. Geraldines 1-12; Ballinameela 1-5. RONAN SCOOPS JOKER JACKPOT Congratulations to Ronan Gleeson, Knockboy, who turned the joker to claim the jackpot last weekend. Ronan netted €1000 and we would like to congratulate him on his good fortune. CLUB NOTES/FACEBOOK/TWITTER UPDATES Please note that if anyone would like news/information included in our Club Notes/Facebook/Twitter Updates, they can do so by: Tel/Txt: 087 9634993, E-mailing - sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com or by private message through facebook SLIABH gCUA CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE We now play round 2 of our Intermediate Football championship campaign this coming Saturday. Our official fixture is: Sliabh gCua V Na Gearltaigh in Pairc Ui Fhearichair, 4 pm Saturday, 18th April. Please support Sliabh gCua’s intermediate footballers during their campaign. IOMAINT IDIRMHEANACH (LEAGUE) We have officially received our fixture for our first intermediate hurling league. Naomh Muire V Madh Dheilge in Kirwan Park, Touraneena at 6.30 pm on Saturday, 25th April. This will be a fantastic local derby and the St. Mary’s team and management would appreciate your support. JUNIOR (A) HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Naomh Muire V An Coillegaein at Pairc Ui Fhearichair, 4.30 pm Saturday, 9th May. As ever, this will be an entertaining game of hurling and support is vital. SLIABH GCUA LOTTO Huge congratulations are offered to Trevor Power, Ballinagulkee who was the lucky winner of our €600 jackpot at the weekend. Trevor has always supported the club and we wish him well in his good fortune.Tickets are available for €2 from all local retail outlets or from any committee member. WATERFORD LADIES WIN AGAIN Congratulations to Emily O’Mahony, Clonegagaile, and her Waterford teammates who continued their good run in the Munster championship by beating Clare during the week on a 4-09 to 2-05 scoreline. The team have shown fantastic potential so far, having been victorious over Clare, Limerick and Tipperary in recent weeks. We want to wish Emily along with the team every success here-on. Also, on a fantastic role are the Waterford Intermediate footballers who had a comprehensive 5-11 to 3-09 win over Leitrim on Sunday. Well done ladies!! The Waterford minor girls had a convincing 7-16 to 5-06 win over Kerry on Saturday. It certainly looks very promising for ladies football in ‘The Deise’ at the moment and for the future. Congrats to everyone involved at all levels. TOURANEENA RUNNERS ‘SPRING LEAGUE’ An astonishing 53 participants turned up to week 1 of Touraneena Runners ‘Spring League’. We were truly overwhelmed by your response. Touraneena Runners were delighted to see Newcastle, Ballymacarbry, The Nire, Modeligo, Colligan, Kilbrien & Ballinroad all represented along with our own local runners. Congratulations to each and every one of you, many running their first kilometer, some running their very first full 5k and more importantly, everyone determined to improve next week. We will meet again next Monday at 7 pm at 'The Graveyard'. We would urge you all to keep up the league and as always, newcomers are always welcome (Runners & Walkers).

GAA CLUB NOTES For any queries, contact Mush Keane on 087 9634993.

Melleray Glenrovers Glenrovers Melleray UPCOMING FIXTURES Peil Soisear Intermediate Attached – Cnoc Melleari v. Cill Gobnait at An Coillegaein 7.30 p.m. Friday, 17th April, 2015. Training will take place on Wednesday night at 7.15 p.m. in Melleray followed by Committee meeting on pitch development, we would request that as many players as possible attend meeting also. Our Annual Clothes Collection took place recently and we would like to thank all those who contributed in any way at all to this important fundraiser for the club, your help as always greatly appreciated. Membership is now due and can be paid to any of the following club members: Tony Hennebry, Pa Lyons or Mike Morris. Our Annual Golf Classic will take place on the weekend of 22nd/23rd of May. Details of same are being finalised at present and will follow in next week’s notes, any enquiries in the meantime can be made to John O’Dwyer or Tony Hennebry. Your support as always greatly appreciated. Best wishes to the Waterford Senior Hurlers at the weekend as they take on Tipperary in Semi-Final of National League in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. Good luck to all involved! Finally, we would ask that all residents in the Melleray and surrounding areas be extra vigilant going forward as there has been a number of car break-ins in recent weeks. Everyone should be locking their cars day and night, while parked outside their homes and be careful not to leave any items of value on display in cars.

Dungarvan Dungarvan INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL SLIABH GCUA 1-10; DUNGARVAN 1-3. The Touraneena side were deserving winners of this first round Western Championship match at Bushy Park last Sunday evening. We trailed by 1-6 to 1-2 at half-time with our goal coming from Michael Walsh while our other scorers on the day were Fionn Hallahan, Glen Power and Kenny Moore(f). Team: Craig Barry; John Havens, Darragh Fitzgerald, Sean Hyslop; Denis Kirwan, Conor Sheridan, John Curran; Gavin Power, Lee Donnolly; Glen Power, Kenny Moore, Fionn Hallahan; Michael Walsh, Rian Crotty, Paul Houlihan.

UNDER 16 FOOTBALL DE LA SALLE 5-16; DUNGARVAN 1-4. A number of our key players were unavailable for this home match against De La Salle last Wednesday evening but the team tried to the final whistle and with a full compliment of players we are still in a position to qualify for the knock out stages. Team: Daniel Kiely; Conor Duggan, Gary Donnolly, Dion Keohan; Conr Sheehan, John Devine, Kealan Daly; Sean Crotty, Dylan Murphy; Willie John O’Shea, Brendan Cullinane, Colm O’Shea; John Power, Luke O’Callaghan, Jonathon Houlihan. Sub: Seanie McGrath.

UNDER 11 HURLING ST. CARTHAGES 6-1; DUNGARVAN 1-4. Playing their first game of the year, our under 11’s made a great second half recovery in this fixture in our own field and the large attendance was treated to some great stickwork by both sides. Our thanks to St. Carthages for changing the date of this game for us. Team: Mark Loftus, Sean Galvin, Jake Ducey, Kealan O’Connell, Caoimhe Meehan, Eoin O’Callaghan, Kyle Healy, Brian Curran, Shay Cullinane, Darragh Healy, Paul Mullarkey.

THIS WEEK’S FIXTURES Intermediate Football v Ballyduff in Colligan on Saturday at 7.30 pm. Under 12 Hurling v Youghal at home this Thursday at 6.30 pm. SPEEDY RECOVERY Best wishes are extended to Johnny Lynch Senior for a speedy recovery from a recent mishap. Johnny does Trojan work for our Lotto fundraiser each week without which it would be very difficult to organise. THE FIELD All groups using the field are reminded to book it well in advance with the busy season up and running now that we have Summer time. THE STAND Last call for anybody wishing to buy one of the few remaining seats in our new stand in the club grounds. All the names will feature in the stand later in the year and everybody will be notified when this happens. MINOR HURLING Well done to team captain Darragh Lyons and Glenn Waters on their displays against Tipperary in Thurles last Wednesday. Both players scored and made scores for their team mates. EASTER CAMP Our three day Easter Camp proved to be a huge success last week. Thanks to everybody who attended and to Megan, Kevin, Patrick and Rian Crotty for organising same. LOTTO This Week’s numbers are 3, 19, 25 and 26. There was no winner. Next Week’s Jackpot is €7,800. The winner of the €100 was Pepe

Ferncombe, Wolf Tone Road. SYMPATHY The club extends its sincere sympathy to the Dwyer Family, Caseyville on the death of their mother last week. The late Paddy Dwyer and his son Thomas won Senior Football and Under age titles respectively with the club in times gone by. Sympathy is also extended to Don Henley, Ballinacourty on the recent death of his brother Billy in the United States. DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL TRAINING U-6, U-8, U-10: There was an excellent turn out last Thursday with 22 girls showing up for our first training session and there was still a few faces absent also to remind parents there will be lots of Blitzes and games coming up soon there will be more information over the coming weeks. Training will be on again this Thursday from 6.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. If there is anybody interested in helping out with this age group please come along on Thursday at 6.30. U-12s: Had there first training session and there was a good turn out for the team there was a few girls missing and a reminder anybody that is interested in playing U-12 from this year come along to training Thursday from 6.30-7.30 p.m. U-14s: Continues every Monday from 7.008.00 p.m. U-16/Minor/Intermediate: Training takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m. MEMBERSHIP A reminder to all players membership is now due and without it you will not be insured to train or play any games in 2015.

AnAnCoilligeán h-Emmetigh Coilligeán / Na h-Emmetigh WESTERN JFC (PREMIER), ROUND 1 Colligan Emmetts 2-5; Shamrocks 0-6 Our Junior footballers made a winning start to the Divisional Championship on Saturday evening last (April 11th) following a hard earned victory over a dogged Shamrocks outfit at the Clashmore venue. It was 2-2 to 0-2 at half-time as our two early goals proved to be the decisive scores of the game; we worked hard in the second half and in the end emerged winners after a tough battle. Our next game takes place tomorrow evening (Thursday) in Fraher Field where we face our neighbours Modeligo in round 2, throwin at 7.15pm, best of luck to all involved, all support welcome. WESTERN JFC (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) Our Junior attached team commence their Championship campaign this Friday evening (April 17th) in Bushy Park against Ballinacourty, throw-in is at 7:30pm, please come along and show your support. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Bank Holiday Monday, April 6th last. The numbers drawn were 4, 9, 17 & 24, the €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: David McGrath, Paddy Fraher, Roger Casey, Aaron & Holly Foley. Last Monday (13/4) night’s jackpot was worth €4,300.

Ballyduff Juveniles Ballyduff Juvenile U-9 HURLING & FOOTBALL LEAGUE Our U-9’s played their first round of the Football league away to Cois Bhride in Tallow last Monday evening. Well done to all the players, it was a great match. Next week we play the second round of the hurling away to Naomh Brid in Modeligo. U-11 TOWN & COUNTRY HURLING LEAGUE – SPONSORED BY GER WYLEY Our round 2 match in the U-11 Town & Country Hurling League will be at home this weekend against Cois Bhride. Details will be sent out by text. U-14 WESTERN FOOTBALL – DIVISION 3 The 4th round match of this Division will take place this Thursday 16th at home against Naomh Brid. Time to be confirmed by text. U-16 County Gaelic Football Championship – Division 3 We play Cois Bhride on Monday next, 20th April in Tallow. Time to be confirmed by text. U-18 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We played Killrossanty on Thursday last and won on a scoreline of 5-10 to 1-8. Ballyduff Upper was the stronger team on the day and hopefully we have done to qualify to the Quarter Finals of this Championship. We still have two games left to play with the first of these away to Na Gaels on Thursday next in Dunhill at 7 pm.

Clonea Hurling & Camogie INDOOR CAMOGIE Outdoor Camogie will commence on Tuesday 14th April 2015 and every Tuesday thereafter from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for the following panels:Under 6 (born 2009 and 2010) contact Kevin on 086-2215401, Under 8 (born 2007 and 2008) contact Roisin on 087-247 2007, Under 10 (born 2005 and 2006) contact Bridget on 087-314 1338

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Garranbane beaten by Knockanore in the Western Cumann Na mBunscol Allianz Mini 7s Hurling final in Lismore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

and Under 12 (born 2003 and 2004) contact Joe. CLONEA 100 CYCLE Unfortunately due to the weather we had to cancel our Clonea 100 Cycle last Sunday. We will be rescheduling shortly. Many thanks to all who supported our Family Cycle on Saturday and to all our sponsors for their generous contribution.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas UNDER 16 Our under 16 footballers had another great win last week. Their mentors, John Power and company are doing great work with this team. Well done lads, you are looking after the underage for many years now and all the hard work is now paying off, with the teams getting great wins. So, the best of luck to the under 16 team in their next big game. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We play Portlaw in the Intermediate football this weekend. At present Portlaw are going very well and will be strong favourites to come out of the East this year. In our first game against Bonmahon we were short seven players due to injury. At present, we will be short a few players for this game. In the second round, we got a walk-over from Mt. Sion, so we will be hoping for a good result at the weekend. It is all about players giving 100% and to show a bit pride in the jersey. DEISE DRAW We are still looking for new members to join this great money spinner for the club. A big chance of winning big money for just €10 a month. It is well worth a go. WATERFORD HURLERS The best of luck to the Waterford hurlers against the boys from Tipperary in Kilkenny next Sunday. The team has a great chance to get into the league final. Up the Deise!

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €2,300 held in Miclins Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday night 12/04/15. Numbers were 01, 08, 15, 24. €30 to the following people: Sharon Keating, Comeragh Cross; James Power C/O Anthony Mulhearne. Sellers Prize of €30 Ann Fitzgerald, Daltons Cross. Next Clotto held In Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 19/04/15 for a Jackpot of €2,400. On duty on the night Sean Lennon and Robbie Whelan. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1 V THE BRICKEYS RANGERS We played the Brickeys in the Fraher Field on Sunday evening last in the first round of the Senior Championship. We opened the scoring with a free from Paul Whyte in the third minute. This was added to in the 5th minute with a point from our young minor star Donal Fitzgerald in the 10th minute the Brickeys drew level. In the 11th minute a wide by Eoin Cummins followed by a point from Niall Walsh in the 15 and 16 minutes the Brickeys scored two points followed by a Kilrossanty wide. In the 20th Joey Veale scored points in the 23 and 24 followed by a free from Paul Whyte in the 28 and 29 minute. The brickeys scored two points leaving the halftime score 0-7 to 0-6 to Kilrossanty. Kilrossanty opened the second half proceedings with a point from Stephen Prendergast and a Paul Whyte point in 32 minute. Then the brickeys had a wide in the 33rd. In the 35 minute a Joey Veale point leaving the score 0-10 points to 0-6. In the 36 minute Kilrossanty had a wide from

David Power and a point from Paul Whyte in the 38 minute. And a Brickey point in the 41st and a free from Paul Whyte in the 43rd and another point from Niall Walsh in the 45th leaving the scores 0-13 to 0-7 In the 50 minute the Brickey had a player sent off. In the 52 minute a point from a Brickeys free and in the 53rd minute another Paul Whyte free and great point from Tommy Prendergast followed by a wide from Joey Veale in the 56th. A Brickeys Point in the 57th leaving the score 0-15 to 0-9. The Brickeys then had another player sent off in the final minutes. Kilrossanty team: Darren Mulhearne, James Whyte, Mark Prendergast, Seamus Veale, Paul Keating, Stephen Prendergast (1), Barry Prendergast, Tommy Prendergast (1), Niall Walsh (2), David Power (1), Eoin Cummins, Donal Fitzgerald (1), Willie Brazil, Paul Whyte (6), Joey Veale (4). MINOR FOOTBALL We were beaten by a stronger Ballyduff Upper side played last Thursday evening in Ballyduff Upper. The final score being 5-10 to 1-8. DEISE DRAW The next Deise draw will take place in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty on Friday, 24th April. It’s run over a period of 8 months €10 per draw. First prize of €10,000, second prize €3,000, third prize €1,500 and 4th-11th prizes of €250. 70% of the money raised is returned to the Club. Contact Jason on 0877836731 and thank you for your continued support.

Ballyduff Upper Main Sponsor Kenneally Steel Fabrication SENIOR HURLING Our senior hurlers continue their preparations for championship first round versus Tallow which is fixed for Friday night, May 1st in Lismore at 7:30. However, should Waterford beat Tipperary in the league semi final on Sunday this fixture will be postponed meaning that the first championship outing will come a week later May 9th versus Ballygunner in Fraher Field. Regardless of the result of the league semifinal we will play Abbeyside in the Sargent Cup on Sunday, May 26th at 2 pm in Ballyduff. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL The intermediate football championship commenced on Sunday last with Ballinacourty providing the first round opposition. Ballinacourty got off to a great start and lead 1-3 to no score on the quarter hour mark. Ballyduff pulled themselves back into the game with points from Kieran Hayes, Brian Kearney and Seamus Hannon followed by a goal by Kieran Hayes leaving the half time score at a respectable 1-6 to 1-3 in favour of Ballinacourty. The loss of Mikey Kearney through injury early in the second half and the subsequent loss of Seamus Hannon also to injury later in the half didn’t help the cause. It was a great effort from the lads but the superior footballing skills of Ballinacourty were clearly evident throughout the game. A second Ballinacourty goal just before the halfway point of the second half effectively ended the game as a contest. The final score was Ballinacourty 2-14; Ballyduff 1-8. The team and scorers on the night were. Eoin Scanlon, Oisin Hickey, Maurice McNamara, Shane Twix Hannon (0-1), Denis McDonagh, Shane Kearney, Jamie Hannon, Seamus Hannon (0-1), Michael Kearney, Brian Kearney (0-3), Jamie Kearney (0-2), Mikey Kearney, Kieran Hayes (1-1), John Twomey and Kevin Casey Subs were Eoin O’Brien, Colin Keane, William Keane, Jack Daly, Kenneth Geary and Conor Hannon.

The Championship second round takes place on Saturday, 18th April in Colligan at 7 pm versus Dungarvan.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Senior footballers played The Nire last Friday night at the Fraher Field in the opening round of this year's championship and as ever this opposition represented a serious challenge here as we have struggled to get the better of this team for more years now than we care to remember. Well they say what is rare is beautiful and thankfully our lads came out on top of this contest after a gritty and determined performance on a scoreline of 2-8 to 0-13 so well done to all involved. Our next game against Rathgormack has now been pushed out to Saturday week and our lads will certainly need to be at the top of their game again to compete with the Comeragh men who will be looking for their first points in that match. Team: Declan Hickey, Sean Bourke, Kieran Connery, Ciaran Bourke; Colm Faherty, Gavin Dower, Philip Dee, Tadhg Bourke (0-1), Jason Seward (1-0), Aidan Trihy, Paudie O'Rourke(0-1), Edmond O’Halloran (0-1), Cillian O'Keeffe (1-0), Brian O’Halloran (0-2,1f), Paul O’Connor (0-3f). Sub: Sean Fleming for Phil Dee.

NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL Waterford Senior hurlers square up to Tipperary in the NHL semi-final on Sunday next at Nowlan Park in what should an exciting contest and we want to wish this panel the very best of luck in this game, especially to our two representatives Brian and Tadhg. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE Juvenile Club Easter Draw Winners: A huge thank you to everyone who purchased lines in the Juvenile Club Easter raffle, it was one of our most successful draws to date and the club is delighted with and grateful for all the support we received. The lucky winners this year were Peter Fitzgerald, Christopher Coughlan, Suzanne Hynes and the Devine family. Well done all and thank you to everyone who supported the draw. U-16 Football Championship: We defeated Naomh Bríd in an exciting game last Thursday night, winning on a score line of 1-7 to 1-6. We were beaten by a very strong Ballinacourty team away from home last Tuesday week. Our next game in this championship is a crucial game v Dungarvan in Clashmore next Monday night the 20th April at 6.30 pm and we are urging all local supporters to come along and cheer on the lads. U-14 Football Championship: We played Dungarvan in U-14 Football championship last Tuesday night (the 14th) and hopefully our lads managed to get a good result in this game. We will hopefully have a report and score update on that game here next week.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connor’s Bar where the jackpot is €6,200. On Sunday night last Jackie Power was drawn out and chose card number 29 which wasn’t the Joker although she did win €50. Mike Briggs and Grace Gannon won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Sunday afternoon we won our first game of the County Championship against Rathgormack in Fraher Field. This Saturday evening we play De la Salle in Walsh Park in our second game at 7 pm. Team: S. ENRIGHT, D. COLLINS, S. BRIGGS, E. BERGIN, B. LOOBY, S. O’HARE, C. MALONEY, J. HURNEY, C. PRUNTY, P. HURNEY, M. FERNCOMBE, M. O’HALLORAN, S. O’DONOVAN, G. HURNEY, M. FIVES.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Ballyduff Upper in the opening round of the Western Championship in Colligan on Sunday night last and came away with a good win. This Saturday we play Ballinameela in Leamybrien at 3:30 pm. Team: R. RYAN, D. HENLEY, M. LAVAN, J. RYAN, M. POWER, P. LYNCH, C. KINDREGAN, M. MAHER, R. SHEEHAN, E. COLLINS, M. GORMAN, D. LOOBY, T. MURRAY, J. O’BRIEN, D. FERNCOMBE. Subs: R. DUNFORD, S. CLIFFE, C. McCARTHY, D. POWER.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL After a break for a number of years our Junior Football team will once again compete in the Western Championship this year and the open their campaign on Friday night when they take on Colligan in Bushy Park at 7:30 pm. WELCOME HOME It was great to see John Phelan home from Australia for a short visit last weekend where he took up “maor uisce” duties at our Championship game against Rathgormack. John was a huge loss to our club when he emigrated to Australia some years ago but it was fantastic to hear that he and his family are enjoying their time in Australia and we hope that it won’t be too long before we see “ Fee Fee” back to visit us again soon. COUNTY MINOR We would like to wish the Waterford Minor Footballers especially Conor Prunty, Kevin Dwane, John Elstead, David Looby, Conor McCarthy, Neil Montgomery, Eoin Kiely and

Darragh McGrath the very best of luck ahead of their Munster Championship opener against Tipperary in Thurles this Wednesday night. We also wish Gary Hurney the very best of luck in his role as team coach for the match. MEMBERSHIP We would ask all players to please make an effort to get their membership fees paid as soon as possible as any player who suffers an injury in training or matches is not covered by insurance unless they have paid their membership. It can be paid to Kevin Tobin or Pa Enright. BOOKING OF FIELDS With a number of teams starting back training we would like to remind all team managers to please ensure that they book the field with Michael O’Donovan prior to training. CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1,350. JUVENILE SECTION Under 14: Our under 14 footballers took on Rathgormack over the weekend and came away with a victory on the day. They have now qualified for the Feile final. Under 8: Our under 8 team are travelling to Carriganore this Saturday morning to take part in a blitz. This is usually a very well run blitz so all the players should have a good day out. Outdoor hurling: Our outdoor hurling sessions continue again on Saturday morning the 18th April at our club grounds. These sessions will include under 6 and 7 and will run from 10.30 to 11.30. Our under 9 team will train between the time of 11.30 and 12.30 at our wall ball. All are welcome to attend and it would be great to see some new faces. Helmets will be available to buy at a discounted rate at these sessions. There will be no training for the under 8 team this weekend as they are taking part in a blitz. Under 10 11 and 12: The under 10 team will train between the time of 6 and 7 on a Friday evening at the wall ball and the under 11 team between 7 and 8 on a Friday night. Our under 12 team will train between 7 and 8 on a Wednesday night again at the wall ball. Again all are welcome to attend PLAYER PROFILES Name: Sean Óg O’Regan Age: 6 years Favourite Sport: Hurling Favourite Food: Burger & Chips Favourite TV Programme: Spiderman Name: Rian Cliffe Age: 5 years Favourite Sport: Hurling Favourite Food: Chicken & Burgers Favourite TV Programme: Spiderman SENIOR FOOTBALL We played Gaultier last

Stradbally Sunday in the beautiful Kill venue and had a win. We played well in the first half and led by 15 to 0-3 at half-time. We continued to play well for the first fifteen minutes of the second half, then we got a bit careless and left Gaultier get back into the game, even though the result was never in doubt, the final score was Stradbally 3-9; Gaultier 2-6. The referee was Dessie O’Leary. The Stradbally panel was: Eoin Cunningham, Trevor Costello, Kevin Coffey, Paul Connors, Tony Grey, Shane Lannon, C. Cusack, John Hearne, Michael Walsh, Luke Casey, Shane Ahearn, Kevin Lawlor, Paul Tobin, David Grey, Ger Power, Tommy Connors, Jack Mullaney, Oliver Costello, Ciaran Cuusack, Stephen Cunningham, Trevor Costello, Daniel Weldon, Stephen Keane, Owen O’Brien, Nicky Connors, Trevor Curran, John Coffey, and Paddy Kiely.

COPPER COAST CYCLE DAY Date for your diary. Plans are well underway for this year's annual cycle day, it will take place on Sunday, 10th May. Paul Heffernan and Brendan Breen now have the course sorted out. Map will be available shortly. It has been decided this year to have a 90K cycle for the more serious cyclist's. Watch this space for further news EXCELLENT PITCH The pitch is now in excellent condition since it was sanded. The work was carried out by local contractor John Condon, who spread the sand with his lime spreader, and we would like to thank John most sincerely for carrying out this vital maintenance. VIKING MARATHON We done to all who took part in our training run for the Viking Half marathon 2015. They and many others are running to raise money for the new juvenile pitch development fund so please support them where possible. BAG PACK Well done to Paul Heffernan who organised a team of bag packers for the supermarket in Dungarvan. This was to raise much needed money for the running of the club, a big thank you to all the bag packers who took part. QUIZ NIGHT A quiz night will take place on Friday night, the 17th April in the Social Centre for funds to run the club.

The Nire/Fourmilewater U-12 team who won both the Hurling and Football Western Championship's last year. They were presented with their medals by Waterford hurler Jamie Barron last Saturday evening.

Nire U-14 team who played Cois Bhride last Saturday evening.

Shamrocks Shamrocks J.F.C. Shamrocks 0-6; Emmets 2-5 Shamrocks first championship outing of 2015 ended in defeat in Clashmore last Saturday when two early goals proved decisive. Some poor defending resulted in the concession of the goals early in the first half, and though Shamrocks got back into the game and even dominated posession for the remainder of the game our old failings in front of the goals came back to haunt us again. Indeed with the possession we had, this was a game that we could have won. The absence of some of our first choice players didn't make our task any easier, and the harsh black carding of Padraig Ahearne didn't help either, but lack of football game time was also evident. We play Tallow this Friday evening in Ballyduff in the second found of this football championship, throw-in 7.30pm. Panel: Tim Lenehan, Padraig Roche, Sean Murphy, Jason Ahearne, Tommy O'Donovan, Joe Leahy, Cathal Herlihy, Stevie Lucey, Edward Lonergan, Adam Crawford (0-1), John O'Donovan, Edward Hynes, Ciarán O'Keeffe (0-2), Colm Roche (0-3), Padraig Ahearne, Alan Kelly, Edward O'Neill, Mike Smith, Jamie Murphy, Tomas O'Neill, John A. Kelly,

WATERFORD MINORS Well done to John Paul Lucey who lined out at midfield for the Waterford Minor hurling team which lost narrowly to Tipperary last Wednesday in Thurles. Unfortunately he picked up a nasty shoulder injury during the game, and along with missing the first round match against Colligan last Saturday, it looks like he could also miss the game versus Tallow this Friday. Hopefully he will make a full recovery soon. TEAM NEWS Training has been going well with fairly good numbers attending, but the selectors would like to see more of our junior players attending training which would boost the training sessions as well as preparing the juniors for the upcoming championship. THE DEISE V. THE PREMIER Next Sunday sees the semi-finals of the National Hurling Leagues taking place in Nowlan Park with Cork playing Dublin, and then

Waterford taking on Tipperary. This will be the Deise's biggest test so far this year, and should give an indication of the progress of this young team. I'm expecting a good contest, even if the Premier do start as favourites.

Ardmore GOLF CLASSIC The Golf Classic committee are making final preparations for our upcoming fund-raising event being held at West Waterford Golf Club 15/16th May, 2015. Super First Prize is Weekend at the Award Winning Magnificent 5 Star Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore (2 Nights B/B + Dinner for four) plus Runner Up Prizes to the Value of €2,000. So we are appealing to all members to get your clubs out and be ready to putt. SENIOR FOOTBALL C’SHIP Ardmore had to dig deep on Sunday to take the honours in the 1st round of the SFC. Our first half performance was not pretty and the score reflected same at half-time as we trained by 1-7 to 0-4. A win for both sides on the day was key as it sets the stall for the year. In the second half our lads stood to the test and produced some excellent flowing football and within minutes of the restart Clinton Hennessy shook the net with an excellently worked goal. Ardmore stuck to the plan and worked hard to secure points and within 20 minutes there was just a single point behind. In the closing minutes points were swapped but it was the grit and determination that got us back up the field to take the lead and come away with a single point win on a score line of 1-10 to 1-9. Well done to all on the day. LOTTO Our weekly Lotto is still standing as the Jackpot of €8,600 was not won on Monday night. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 12, 21. Our 5 lucky dip winners were Paul McCarthy c/o Keevers Bar Ardmore; Marie Stillwell (Junior) – c/o Ardmore Post Office; Jenny Supple c/o Round Tower Hotel; Saoirse Fraher c/o An Tobar & Tony Morgan c/o Fleming’s Bar Grange. Next week’s lotto with be for €8,700 and will be held at An Tobar.

UNDERAGE Our under age Mentor & Coaches are now entering the busy season as our Nursery have commenced the filed activities. Our Under 9/10 are also active and had a challenge game on Monday night v Clashmore. UNDER 16 FOOTBALL This bunch of lads are still busy as they took on An Gaeltacht last week and came away winners with a 5 point margin. At times they made hard work of it as they missed some key goal opportunities in the second half. At print I have no fixture for their next match but will be added to our Club Facebook once known.

Lismore (Kindly sponsored by EAMONN'S PLACE) FIELD FIXTURES INTERMEDIATE HURLING Tourin V Ballysaggart in Lismore GAA field on Friday, 8th May at 7.30 p.m. JUNIOR B FIELD FIXTURE Clashmore / Kinsalebeg V Ballysaggart in Lismore on Sunday, 10th May at 1.30 p.m. CLUB JUNIOR A HURLING Lismore V Abbeyside in Bushy Park Friday, 8th May at 7.30 p.m. SYMPATHY Lismore GAA offers sympathy to John Heneghan & family Main Street, Lismore on the death of his father Sean from Louisburgh, Mayo. May he rest in peace. LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Numbers drawn for lotto held in the Community Centre on Tuesday, April 7th are as follows: 7, 23, 24, 25. No winner of jackpot €15,250. Consolation prizes went to Nellie Ahearne, Damien Casey, Anthony Whelan, and John Heneghan Jnr. Lismore Club Gaa lotto on Monday, 13th April for jackpot of €15,400 was held in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Numbers drawn on the night were: 1, 3, 21, 26. No winner. Consolation prizes went to Carmel Burke, Esther Celisse, Patsy Buckley, Paddy Nugent. Next week's jackpot €15,550. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan Spring Running League

Ideal conditions for night three ROUND 3 of the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan Spring League (by kind permission of Coillte) took place last Wednesday evening in ideal conditions for running. We got underway at 6.30 p.m. – starter on the night was once again league sponsor Mark Mason. 95 participants took part on the night, 21 completing the 2 laps, 16 ran the 5 mile flat course which is 3½ laps of the wood and road and finally 58 took on the challenging 5 mile hill route. This league will conclude next Wednesday evenings (April 15th) so why not come along and give it a go for yourself. Come along to the club van around 6.15 p.m. and we will get you started. Next week is the last night of this league and prize giving will be in the wood straight after the league. Remember you have to run all 4 nights to be included in the league tables 2 LAPS First home in the 2 lap league was Ann Quinn in 20.22 (16 seconds faster than last week). She was followed

home by Ger Cummins in 20.37 and Michael Moynihan in 21.33. 2nd lady on the night was Jenny Mulcahy in 22.00 (27 seconds faster than last week). Lorna Murphy will be happy with her run of 28.29 knocking a minute off last week’s time as will Mary Riordan who did the same when running 29.38. Well done to all who took part and remember if you want to change to the 5 miles, just let us know when you are entering. 5 MILES FLAT We had 16 runners taking part in the 5 mile flat route which of course is the same course as the Colligan Cup race held in January. Runners must make their way to the starting point near the stone bridge and assemble there until the race begins. The route takes in 3½ laps approximately of the wood and road. First home for the 3rd week running was Michael Ryan in 31.59 and he looks to have the 5 mile flat league wrapped up. Next was Duathlete Jason Travers in 34.49, followed by 1st lady Corrina Walsh in 36.31. A

special word must go to Paul Brunnock who completed the league in 44.17 having finished 3rd in a 100 mile race the previous weekend.. Jackie Tobin had a massive improvement knocking nearly 3 minutes off her time to finish in 46.52. Two of our friends from the Touraneena Runners will have been very happy with their runs, Grainne having got under 50 minutes when finishing in 49.34 and Regina Carroll who knocked a minute off her time to finish in 47.56. Well done to all who took part and keep up the efforts for one for weeks. 5 MILE HILLS A great crowd of 58 runners took to the hills. First home on the night for the 3rd week running was Kevin Kenneally in 30.45 followed by Mossie Keogh and Anthony Flynn in 31.00 and 31.22 respectively. Mark Shalloe and Des Feeney had a great battle and were separated by just 2 seconds in 32.27 and 32.29. First lady finisher on the night was Sandra Prendergast in 37.29 followed closely by Diana

Chizikova in 37.54 (over a minute faster than last week). There were good runs on the night by Ted O’Leary (34.531 minute 13 seconds faster than last week), Touraneena man Mush Keane - 38.27, Eddie Doran – 38.33, Maria Condon – 40.32, John Lucey – 40.38 and Denise Nugent who knocked off 3 minutes (42.22). Well done to all who took up the challenge of the hills this week and remember that the hills will definitely put strength in the legs for the upcoming summer series. SPONSORS AND THANK YOU Once again thanks to Mark Mason of Mason Mortgages and Financial Services, Cappoquin for his kind sponsorship and also for his attendance at the league each night. Also a massive thank you to Coillte for the use of this great local amenity which as always is a great location to run in. As always thank you to, Sharon and Shirley who took the entries, stewarded and manned the finish line and to Liam, Jim and John who stewarded the course.

West Waterford AC Meet and Train Group Frequently asked questions OUR first race of the Summer series, Ballinroad 5k, took place on Friday night and many shiny new pbs were recorded. Lots of questions were asked about how the group works so we will try and answer them here. WHAT HAPPENS AT MEET & TRAIN? We start with a dynamic group warm up and running drills then split into groups depending on your level / ability to do a running session. Depending on the session we use either the grounds of the Friary college for this or make use of the cycle track. Each session finishes with a cool down trot and dynamic stretches. CAN I JOIN ANYTIME? Yes you can. We are currently focussing on the Summer series of races and will be adding in a marathon training group in the coming weeks. The group will run year round with the focus shifting

to training for the Dungarvan 10 mile race in the Autumn. DO I HAVE TO BE A CLUB MEMBER? Anyone can come along any Tuesday night and try a session but after 3 sessions there is an insurance and Athletics Ireland requirement that you join the club. The cost of each session is £3 which must be paid every night whether you attend on a regular basis or are just trying out a session. Club membership cost €25 per calendar year. WHERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS OF THE TRAINING SESSIONS POSTED? We have set up a closed Facebook group only for athletes who are regularly attending our training sessions and are using our training plans. This is the place to ask questions, share experiences and knowledge, arrange group runs and just talk running.

Minnie’s Fit4Life Summer Running League PREPARATIONS are well advanced for one of the most popular leagues in the club’s calendar year, the annual Minnie’s fit4life League at St. Augustine’s College. We are delighted that Minnies Bar and the O’Brien family have once again come on board with kind sponsorship for this important league. Beginning Thursday night, April 23rd for a total of 8 consecutive weeks; it has always proved to be a most popular league especially for beginners but also for regulars. It is most suited to beginners in that there is a choice of running 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps of the Friary. Obviously, if you are a beginner you will start with one lap and walk a bit and jog a bit until one week you will find that you can run a lap without stopping. For those interested in the league, you must run 6 out of the 8 nights to count in the overall divisions. See you all at the Friary on Thursday night, 23rd April. Time: 7 p.m. Venue: Friary College Cost: €2 each night Dates for the league: April 23rd, April 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, and 11th

https://www.facebook.com/groups/14 12444379051925/ IS THERE A WEEKLY TRAINING PLAN? Again for regular members of our Meet & Train group we have a weekly training plan template that you can use to structure your training week. This is emailed to those who have requested it on a fortnightly basis. WHAT LEVEL OF RUNNER DOES THIS GROUP CATER FOR? All levels. Once you can comfortably run for 40 minutes at any pace we will have a group that will suit your ability. HOW DO I JOIN? Just turn up any Tuesday night at the hockey pitch in the grounds of the Friary. Registration from 6.15 p.m. and training starts at 6.30 p.m. Any other queries contact Irene Clark on 086 8242348.

John Foley runs Cobh 10 CLUB member John Foley was in action on Sunday at the Cobh 10 miler. John running in the over 60 category recorded a very good time of 1.20.17. Well done John.

Aglish Fun Run raises over €5,000 THE recent Aglish Fun Run/Walk organised by Ann and Liam O’Donnell and their team in Aglish have raised €5,000 for The Children's Hospital, Crumlin. The Fun Run on the day raised €3,313.00 and the Aglish Fit4Life group raised €1,706 giving a total of total €5,019. Well done Aglish take a bow that's brilliant!!!!

Munster Junior U-23 Track and Field THE Munster Junior and under 23 track and field championships will be held at the Cork I.T. on Sunday, 26th April. All club entries must be submitted to club track and field coordinator Orla Bannon 087 3156592 on before 17th April. Please note that no entries will be accepted on the day of competition.

Running Quote RUNNERS understand this, this deep desire to cultivate resilience. It transcends the repetition of our gait and gives meaning to the stride of life.

A family affair at the MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5k pictured are Jacinta Sheil with her two daughters Nicola and Niamh.

Some of the top ladies finishers at last Friday evening’s MTS Broadband 2nd annual Ballinroad 5k l/r: Janet Quinlan, Mary Molloy, Joan Mahony, Sandra Prendergast, Sally Forristal and Corinna Walsh.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Slow start to Track and Field season THE track and field season swung into action on Easter Monday with the annual Kilmacow Open Sports. A small number of athletes from West Waterford travelled to compete in this event. Competion was keen with most of the honours going to the Leinster clubs. Sister Sinead and Aoife O’Brien made it onto the podium with Sinead taking third in the girls under 16 800m and Aoife third in the under 14 long jump. On Sunday last Ferrybank staged their open sports and again only asmall number of athletes travelled from West Waterford. Cormac Mahony is just back in training after a busy cross country season and finished 4th in the 700m. Ian Holmes came through the qualifying rounds to reach the

final of the boys under 10 sprint. Eoin Flynn competed as a guest in the under 17 boys javelin and added another three mts to his P.B. which now stands at 48m 71cms. TRAINING WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AT 6 pm Training continues every Wednesday and Friday at 6 pm in the Friary. Our athletes will be getting ready for the upcoming County championships and the primary and secondary school sport. New members are always welcome. DATES FOR YOU DIARY Sunday 19th Leevale Open Sports Cork C.I.T. at 11 a.m Wed., 22nd Waterford Schools Championships RTC at 12.30 Wed., 29th East Munster

Girls Championships Templemore at 12.00 Wed., 6th May East Munster Boys Championships Waterford at 11.30 Thur., 7th May Primary Schools Sports Heats Big Schools St Augustines at 6.30 Sunday 10th County Champiomships Day 1 RTC at 11.00 Thurs., 14th May Primary Schools Sports Heats Small Schools St. Augustines at 6.30 Sat., 16th May Munster Schools Championships CIT at 9.30 Thurs., 21st May Western Primary Schools Sports St Augustines at 6.30. Sunday, 24th May County Championships Day 2 RSC at 11.00.

Finisk Valley AC THE Track and Field season has started, a few athletes traveled to St. Senan’s AC in Kilmacow last Easter Monday and Ferrybank Open sports in Waterford RSC last Sunday. In Kilmacow, Eddie Raicevic had a great run in the boys U-8 sprint finish 5th in his final, Ciaran Cotter also had a good race finishing 5th in the boys U-9 sprint, Corey Scanlan ran an excellent race in the boys U-10 300m finishing in 1st place, Well done to all. Leon Maderson, Chloe Morrissey, Cian Moore,

Ciaran Cotter, Jack Prendergast and Corey Scanlan all travelled to Ferrybank open sports, they all competed well in all the events, sprints, Middle distance, long jump and Turbo Javelin. Congratulations to all the athletes who travelled to Waterford and to compete at these high standards, also thanks to all the parents who travelled to support. Next completion is Leevale AC Open sports on CIT Track on Sunday 19th April. Anybody interesting in competing in these please contact the club, Full program on

events can be obtained at our training sessions. Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Saturday training is be 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, this is to prepare kids for completion (Sprints, Jumps and throws). Minimum age limit is 5years old (Child needs to be School going).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

21st Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series 2015

MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5K gets Summer Series off to a flying start THE 21st year of the clubs Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series of road races got off to the proverbial flying start last Friday evening when the 2nd annual MTS Broadband, Ballinroad 5k was held. This year we were delighted to welcome on board the local soccer club in the village, Ballinroad AFC as they used the race to raise funds for the building of their Astro pitch which they are currently raising finance for, a community based club who provide brilliant facilities for the Ballinroad area especially the young population of the locality as they have teams in nearly every under age division in the Waterford Junior soccer league. Going on the previous year’s race which was the 2nd largest field in the 11 race series we knew this year's race was going to also have a big entry and between the race and the walk over 400 took part on the night, a huge well done to everyone who came along to make the event such a great success. So it was the ideal start then to what we hope will be another brilliant series for 2015. For the record in the race we had 128 ladies running and 152 men who all completed the course. At the club our committee have been working hard to try and cater for all levels at our races by having different prize structures and mixing things around a bit so for last Friday evening’s event we gave the top 5 men and women prizes and then presented 70 spots to everyone else in the race and with only a €5 entry fee and chip timing included its encouraging for us to see that the athletes are supporting our efforts as we always try to give good value races which importantly cater for all levels, a well marshalled safe course and most important a friendly cuppa after. Our sincere thanks to all who helped with the race especially our loyal overall

Race winner of last Friday evening’s 2nd annual MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5k David Mansfield is presented with the winning prize by sponsor Jamie Moroney. series sponsor Ger Wyley and SKINS and our race sponsor MTS Broadband for supporting our club event. To all our stewards who once again did a terrific job on the night. To Conor, Jamie and crew on traffic management duty another splendid job, to our registrars and timing personnel, finishing area team to those who looked after the Tea and food; Liam O’Donnell on van duty; David Coleman of DC Images for his brilliant snaps, and to Dungarvan Rugby club for the use of their club grounds for parking. To all at Ballinroad soccer club a big thanks and well done to you for your efforts, keep up the great work ye are doing for the Ballinroad community. Finally, to you the runners thank you for supporting our efforts in trying to bring good value, fun filled running to all. DAVID MANSFIELD EARNS HIS STRIPES AND RECORDS A NEW PERSONAL BEST TIME FOR 5K Popular local Dungarvan Garda David Mansfield who is a member of Garda AC was on a different kind of patrol last Friday evening as he was earning his athletics stripes at the 2nd annual

MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5k last Friday evening with a gun to tape front running display that no other athlete in the large field of runners could match. David clipped through the first 1K mark in a fast 3.05 with Noel Murphy Waterford AC a Sandis Bralitis IND and Aaron O’Donnell Carrick AC in hot pursuit. Passing the 2k mark in 6.15 David had slightly opened up a gap on the 3 chasers who at this stage were some 30 metres behind, on the turn at Clonea beach and passing the 3k mark David clocked 9.25 and it was pretty safe to say there was only going to be one outcome to this race as he was now 80 metres clear of Noel Murphy who likewise had drawn away from O’Donnell and Bralitis who both were having a great battle for the 3rd placing, Mansfield clocked 12.40 passing the 4k marker and was heading for a resounding victory, on crossing the finish line he clocked 15.46 to claim his first win ever in one of our races, and to make the occasion even a better one for David it was his fastest time ever for the distance. Noel Murphy held on for

33rd Annual Butlerstown 4 Mile Road Race this Saturday, 17th April ON next Friday, April 17th we have race number two in this year’s Ger Wyley / Skins summer series, the Butlerstown 4 mile road race starting at 7.00 p.m. previously this race was held over the 10k distance but last year for the first time the race distance was changed to 4 miles which saw an increase in the number's taking part as we felt this would be more appealing and this distance is achievable by all. Entries will be taken again at the Butlerstown GAA centre by kind permission. The centre will also be used for parking and of course changing and shower

facilities will also be at the centre. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Butlerstown GAA club. The Butlerstown race is always well supported with another big turnout expected this year and with the 4 mile distance we hope to see many new faces taking up this attainable challenge in aid of the local club. The new bypass road circuit will be used again this year and we will now be running two laps. Presentation of prizes and refreshments will be available at the Holy Cross Bar. Prize categories are:

1st 3 Male 1st over 0/40, 45, 50, 55, 60 and 1st Junior. 1st 3 Female 1st over 35, 40, 45, 50 60 and 1st Junior. REGISTER ON LINE FOR THE BUTLERSTOWN 4 MILE Following on from the success of our online entry system for the Ballinroad race last Friday we are urging as many as possible now to help out the organisers by entering the Butlerstown race online also, it will save you queuing for an entry and it would be a great help to us organising the race, so if you can please enter online. https://endurancecui.active .com/event-reg/select-race

2nd but only just as O’Donnell and Bralitis were closing very fast over the final 200 meters on the track section of the race towards the finish line, Noel finished in 16.17 with only 2 seconds to spear over O'Donnell 16.19 who just held off Brailtis 16.20 by 1 second, Ian O’Byrne Waterford AC took 5th place in 16.41. Great running allround on this fast flat course. MEN 1st David Mansfield Garda AC 15.46 2nd Noel Murphy Waterford AC 16.17 3rd Aaron O'Donnell Carrick AC 16.19 4th Sandis Bralitis IND 16.20 5th Ian O'Byrne Waterford AC 16.41 FROM FOURTH TO FIRST FOR SALLY In the Ladies race the night belonged to Sally Forristal St. Joseph's AC Kilkenny who put in a brilliant run to break clear and clinch the win over local West Waterford athlete Corinna Walsh, Sally who had finished 4th in the inaugural race in 2014 clocked a time of 19.05 which was excellent running considering the stiff breeze which greeted the runners on the return leg from Clonea. The Kilkenny lady had to dig deep to the task as Corinna was always within striking distance with just 6 seconds separating them at the line Sally 19.05 and Corinna 19.11. Corinna can also be well pleased with her run as she moved up from finishing 5th last year to 2nd this year. The ever improving Sandra Prendergast, West Waterford AC had a terrific run on the night also when she took 3rd place in 20.00, Joan Mahony Waterford AC and Mary Molloy Carrick AC had a ding dong battle for the 4th and 5th placing with only 2 seconds separating the two at the line, Joan 20.09 and Mary 20.11. With such a big field of ladies running the race Friday

evening it was really encouraging to see so many running the 5k distance for the first time, a big well done to each and everyone one of you whatever your goal was we hope you achieved it, keep up the good work Ladies and we hope to see you throughout the Summer running more of the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series of road races hosted by West Waterford Athletic Club. LADIES RESULTS 1st Sally Forristal St. Joseph's AC 19.05 2nd Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 19.11 3rd Sandra Predergast West Waterford AC 20.00 4th Joan Mahony Waterford AC 20.09 5th Mary Molloy Carrick AC 20.11 ZUZANA MALIKOVA VOUCHERS PRESENTED AT BALLINROAD 5K For each race in this year's Summer Series, as she has also done for the past 3 years, Zuzana Malikova Costin has generously sponsored 2 sports massage vouchers. The winners of the vouchers for the Ballinroad 5 k are Jason Travers and Emma Murphy. Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 0871218721.

Overall ladies winner of the 2nd annual MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5k Sally Forristal is presented with her prize by sponsor Jamie Moroney.

Sandra Prendergast 3rd lady overall is presented with her prize by sponsor Jamie Moroney at the 2nd MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5k.

Jamie Moroney sponsor presents 2nd lady overall to Corinna Walsh at the 2nd MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5k last Friday evening. A very happy Aoife Walsh comes in to complete the 2nd MTS Broadband Ballinroad 5k.

Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series Race 3

46th Annual Bluewall Waterford to Tramore now open for registration RACE 3 and one of the oldest road race’s in the country the Bluewall Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile event takes place on Saturday, 2nd May. The race starts at Waterford's new Viking Triangle in Waterford city and goes out the Tramore road to finish in Tramore outside Splashworld. Showers, refreshments, and prize giving will be in the GAA centre in Tramore after. Registration will be available on www.totaltiming.ie and on the day entries are between 5:45 and 6:45. This race has really grown in popularity with another big turnout expected for this year's race, we urge all athletes to please register online to ease queues on the night. Again Bluewall Technologies have come onboard as main sponsor for the 5th year.

Ted O’Leary has brilliant run in Connemara Ultra CONGRATULATIONS to club member Ted O'Leary who complete the difficult Connemara ultra marathon last Sunday morning. Held over the 50k or 39.3 miles (in old money) distance. Ted ran very steady splits over the 3 13.1 half marathon distances of 1.54-1.53 and he finished off with a 1.58 which brought him home in 5.45 for 31st place overall from the large field of 149 finishers. Well done also to local An Rinn runner who also completed the ultra Tomas White who clocked 6.28 for 88th place, also at the same venue a big well done to Terri Gough who ran the full marathon which she completed in a time of 5.36 while husband James clocked 5.54.Great running all round.

Splashworld 10K THE club had athletes at Sunday's Splashworld 10k in Tramore. The Cashin boys ran together supporting each other to the finish line with Thomas getting the nod on 45.56 and Eamonn the slightly more experience runner a second behind 45.57. Maria Condon is improving with every outing and she clocked 46.20 followed by Mick Concannon 46.38 with Sharon Nugent next on 57.26. Eleanor Casey and Catherine Condon are never too far apart at all their races and again they were given the same finishing time of 56.29, well done to all who ran.

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You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Monday, 6th April: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Willie Delehunty (17) 39 pts. Gross: John White (5) 38 pts Tuesday, 7th April: Open Seniors, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Michael Mehigan (16) 36 pts, Dungarvan. Best Lady: Martina Corkery (24) 34 pts. Friday, 10th April: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Darren McGuckian (12) 39 pts. Saturday, 11th April: Club Competition, CSS 34 pts. 1st: Andy Travers (15) 37 pts. Gross: Michael Lenihan (6) 30 pts. Sunday, 12th April: Club Competition, CSS 34 pts. Paul O’Dea (23) 28 pts. FIXTURES Monday, 13th April: Autumn Seniors Tuesday, 14th April: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents, 50+ Friday, 17th April: Open Singles. Saturday, 18th April: Club Competition. Sunday, 19th April: Vice Captain’s Prize presented by Rafael Alvarez. Tuesday, 21st April: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents,

50+. BOBBY BUCKLEY MEMORIAL This competition, which was due to be played on Sunday, was cancelled due to the inclement weather and will now be fixed for a later date. DAWN INTERNATIONAL MIXED FOURSOMES The draw for this competition will take place on Sunday, 19th April at 4 p.m. Entry is €5 and should be paid on entry. Separate entry sheets for Gents and Ladies are posted in the kiosk. MICHAEL WHITE FOURSOMES The draw for the above competition was carried out by Junior Captain Michael Lenihan and Ruth Hannigan and resulted in the following preliminary matches which must be completed by 25th April Michael Lenihan & Tomas Wall v Tony Sheehan & Seanie Lenihan Michael Kavanagh & Michael Whelan v Diarmuid Henley & John Queally Larry Whelan & Frank Waters v Shane Casey &

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Sat./Sun. April 11/12th. 1st. Damian O’Donovan (18) 40 pts, 2nd. Conor Duggan (16) 39 pts b9, Gross: David Condon (7) 32 pts, 3rd. John C. Walsh (6) 35 pts b9. CSS: Sat 36, Sun:36. Tuesday Treats April 7th, Cat. 1 Ollie Broderick (18) 26 pts, Cat. 2 Pat Quinn (12) 31 pts, Cat 3 Frank Curran (21) 26 pts Al Eile Open Gents Singles April 8th 1st Pat Norris (15) 39 pts, Dungarvan, 2nd Paul Griffin (19) 38 pts, 3rd Declan O’Neill (14) 37 pts, Extra Qualifiers Pat Barry (18) 36 pts, Gross Jack Hearn (4) 30 pts CSS 37 Away 36. Merrymen Golf Society – Wednesday, 8th April 1st Pat Norris (15) 39 pts, 2nd PJ Barry (18) 36 pts, 3rd Paddy O’Brien (12) 35 pts, 4th Bob O’Brien (15) 35 pts, 5th Liam O’Brien (10) 35 pts, 6th Andy Travers (14) 32 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday 14th April – Open Seniors plus 13 Hole Tuesday treat. Wednesday, 15th April – Al Eile Qualifier Open 18 hole stableford. Sat., 18th April – Club Competition 18 hole stableford. Sunday, 19th April – Club

Competition 18 hole stableford. GARY HURLEY IN THIRD PLACE AT ST. ANDREWS Gary Hurley continued his good run of form when he finished 3rd in the R & A Foundation scholars tournament at St. Andrews recently. Currently listed at 34 in the World Amateur rankings, Gary will be among the favourites for this year’s Brabazon Trophy in Nottinghamshire from 24 to 27 June. Prior to this he will relish the return to St. Andrews for the annual trophy competition. SUNSHINE CLASSIC FINAL Sixteen teams returned to West Waterford on Saturday, 11th April for the final of the Sunshine Classic. While the sunshine was in short supply there was no lack of enthusiasm and excitement as the teams playing in split fourballs set out to capture the fantastic prizes on offer. The testing conditions did not deter the winners who had a clear 10 points to spare over the second placed team. A mere 5 points seperated the next 5 teams with the scores ranging from 82 to 87 points. While there can be only one winner the reaction from all

Nicholas Power Kieran Cullinan & Benny Kiely v Johnny Hughes & Johnny Ryan John White & Andy Travers v Stephen Greene & Des O'Brien Micheal White & Nicky Hayes v Brian O'Connor David Mulvihill Declan Kiely & Paddy Walsh v Roy Ware & Austin Kiely Jnr. The full draw will be posted on the Club App and posted in the kiosk. FACEBOOK The Golf Club will be using our Facebook page more often from now on to let people know what is happening and also for some spot offers which will be available on Facebook only. Please like our page so that you can follow what is happening here in the Gold Coast. HALF SUB QUALIFIER This year there will be a change in the format of the Half Sub Competitions 2015. There will be four competitions as qualifiers with the best three scores to count. Three of the competitions will be off white tees and the final competition off blue tees. Only the day off the blue tees qualify for Golfer of the Year. The qualifying competitions are as follows: 12th April: Bobby Buckley Memorial Sunday, 19th July 6th Sept: Gareth Taylor 21st Sept Final Round. MATCH AGAINST SWEDISH PLAYERS This will take place on Sunday, 26th April at 1.00

p.m. Anyone wishing to take part should let Bob/Mark know. MEMBERSHIP Thanks to all who have paid their membership for 2015. Anyone who not yet sorted out their membership should contact Bob or Mark as soon as possible. TRIAL MEMBERSHIP If you would like to try out playing golf without paying out too much for membership then why not try out the trial membership package available here in the Gold Coast. This membership will offer a trial period for beginners and will afford them the time to play on the course Monday to Friday and at special times on the weekends. It lasts for six weeks and costs €60. After the six weeks players can opt to extend it and become members of the club at a very attractive rate. Please note that this is for players who have not been members of a golf club previously or players who never had a handicap LADIES NOTES Results: Our first 18 hole stroke competition of the season, kindly sponsored by John Walsh-Spar was played on Easter Monday. 1st Karen Darcy (30) 72; 2nd Elaine Goss (26) 73; 3rd Ger Hallinan (29) 73. Hole in One: Mary O’Beachain had a hole in one in Seapoint GC, Drogheda, congratulations and well done Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. Our 10 hole ongoing com-

participants was most positive in relation to the course and the welcome, and yes the horse box was a big hit again this year. Well done to all concerned in the organisation and running of the Classic. A big thank you to our sponsors Eurofins and to everyone who played in the Sunshine Classic. We look forward to seeing you back in 2016. Full results of Classic and Sunshine Raffle are published elsewhere on this page and can also be seen on www.westwaterfrodgolf.com COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE FINAL SUNDAY 12TH APRIL It all started back in December 2014 when 23 teams lined out in the Winter league. They battled through qualifying and matchplay to earn a place in the final. Killeagh captained by Tim McCarthy would test their wits against Kinsalebeg captained by seasoned campaigner Terry O’Callaghan. As anticipated, this would prove to be a close encounter as Terry O’Callaghan led by example in defeating Richard O’Gorman in the first match. Morrie Ferncombe finally got the better of Brian Shanahan on the 16th to put Kinsalebeg 2 nil ahead. Pat Quinn, Tim McCarthy, and Ger Donnelly secured wins over Brian Foley, Conor Duggan and Tom Breathnach to give Killeagh a 3/2 advantage. Joe Yellop (Killeagh) recorded his 4th consecutive victory in defeating Percy Walsh, while Don Downey (Kinsalebeg) had to fight all the way to win over Billy Nugent on the 18th.

The overall result was 4-3 to Killeagh. Club President was on hand to present the Cole Memorial Trophy to a delighted Tim McCarthy who thanked his team and the opposition for a great final. Well done to all concerned and a special thanks to Comeragh Oil for their continued sponsorship. PROGRESSIVE 45 Progressive 45 Card Night in West Waterford Golf Club on Friday, 17th April at 8.30 pm sharp to raise funds for youth volunteers Molly Curran and Kirsten O’Connor for upcoming Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund. Your support would be greatly appreciated. SOUTH EAST LEAGUE FINAL Congratulations to neighbours Dungarvan who defeated in Fermoy in the final at West Waterford on Saturday last to keep the trophy in the Desie for another year. J B CARR TROPHY Best of luck to Sean Wade and his team who play Waterford GC in the county semi final at Waterford on Monday, 13th April. BELVEDERE TROPHY Manager Edward Hickey is keeping an eye on the high handicappers with a view to building his panel for the upcoming first round. Please enter name and handicap on sheet on notice board if interested. TUESDAY TREAT AT WEST WATERFORD Tuesday golf proved very popular during the Spring/Summer season in 2014. The good news is that we are back with a bigger and better program for 2015. The

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Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre. From left: Rosemary Murphy, Ruth Hannigan, Gillian Cashman, Lady Captain and Eilo Fitzgerald.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] petition for a voucher is started again and entry is just €3. Waterford Castle 18 hole 2 card Competition: This competition will finish the end of April, now is your chance to win greenfees to play this stunning course all for an entry fee of €5 and re-entry €3! David Hayes 18 Hole Competition: This competition takes place on Sunday, 19th April. Irish Daily mail Foursomes: Congratulations to Rosie and Elaine who took the honours again against the Mitchelstown pairing on a very tough course, next match will be decided next week and will be posted in these notes. We wish them the very best for their forthcoming match, and are confident they will do it again! Well Done to you both!

Dawn International Mixed Foursomes: The draw for this competition will take place on Sunday, 19th April at 4 p.m. Entry is €5 and should be paid on entry. Separate entry sheets for Gents and Ladies are posted in the kiosk. Charity Head Shave: Our treasurer Ruth went beyond the call of duty and had her golden locks shaved for her chosen charities SERT and Bru Columbanus, an accommodation centre for families of patients in Cork hospitals. Her personal hairdresser Richard Hannigan (cousin) came from Waterford to do the honours on Friday, 10th April in the Gold Coast Golf Hotel. The hotel bar was packed to capacity for the occasion with music provided by Barry Duffy and Friends and Bob acting as master of ceremonies, with the very

generous sponsorship and raffle on the night the total came to just under €5,000. Congratulations Ruth for all your hard work in attaining your goal, and hope you enjoy your new buzz cut we are all very proud of you!! New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. Golf Subscription: Our thanks to all ladies who have paid their membership for 2015, and to those who have signed up for direct debits. Please be aware that membership fees are due in November each year, and we would appreciate your contribution as soon as possible.

13 hole competition is open to members and visitors and we welcome former members and golfers who are presently not members of a club to come along and enjoy a game in friendly surroundings. An Open Seniors will be added to the program commencing on Tuesday, 7th April and each Tuesday thereafter. With something for everyone we look forward to welcoming you to West Waterford for the Tuesday Treat. WEDNESDAY AL EILE OPEN SINGLES QUALIFIER Our annual Wednesday qualifier got underway on Wednesday, 8th April. For a modest entry fee of €15 you can enjoy a memorable round with weekly prizes and the chance to qualify for the Grand final in September. DUNGARVAN SENIOR PAIRS CLASSIC 2015 This highly popular tournament will be played over the three local courses, Dungarvan, Gold Coast, and

West Waterford on April 14th, 15th and 16th. Three different formats in use over the three days – Two Person Rumble, Fourball Betterball and 2 Person Dixie. For more information contact the office at 058 43216 SUIPEAL IS EASTER CHALLENGE CHAMPION An Ghaeltacht man Liam Suipeal wins Easter Championship with 59 pts and heads into Summer challenge as favourite with his new h/c. Ever consistent Robert Tropey (GSK) finishes 2nd on 53 pts, with Mooneys player Eoin Donnelly 2 points adrift in 3rd. Summer Challenge starts on 7th April and continues until end of August, Best three cards to Count JUNIOR NOTES Sergei wins in Portugal: Congratulations to junior member Sergei Quinn who had a recent win in a junior competition in Portugal. LADIES NOTES Results of 18 hole Stroke (GOY/Medal) played on

Thursday 9th or Sunday, 12th April, kindly sponsored by Hallahan’s Pharmacy: June Whyte (17) 73 nett; Mary Donnelly (19) 74 nett; Mary French (29) 75 nett. CSS – 71. FERNHILL LADIES VISIT W.W. A group of ladies from Fernhill Golf Club visited West Waterford on Sunday and played a very enjoyable four ball with the West Waterford Ladies. A return trip to Fernhill is being planned for later in the season. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to club member Ann Rochford and her team (Joe Swayne, Loretta Morrison and Breda O’Donoghue) winners of best ladies team in the Sunshine Classic. FIXTURES This week’s 18 hole is Stableford on either Thursday 16th or Sunday 19th and is kindly sponsored by Conor Lannen of The Country Store. The April 9 hole continues with two cards to count, kindly sponsored by Eileen Harty.

WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB SUNSHINE CLASSIC RESULTS Tony Norris Noel Casey Jack Foley Liam Hansbury Mark O’Donovan John Fleming Liam Troy Fintan Gee Tom Flynn Jim Quinn Des Cleary David Morrissey

1st Trevor Melbourne Anthony Daly 2nd Bertie Hallahan Pat O’Connor 3rd Colm O’Callaghan Stephen Phelan 4th Pa McCarthy Dermot Murphy 5th Pat Phelan Jim Harty 6th Tom Morrissey Justin Spratt Best Ladies Ann Rochford Loretta Morrison Joe Swayne Breda O’Donoghue Free Draws for 1 Year Membership Draw 1 Pa Morrissey, Martin O’Driscoll Lismore Ann Bennett, Helen Farren Lismore Draw 2 Danny Kiely, Gold Coast Sunshine Raffle Results Thank You to our Sponsor 1st. Shane Kelly EUROFINS 2nd. Pat K. Murray and to everyone who supported 3rd Tom O’Connell The Sunshine Classic 4th Jean Mansfield

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Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S RESULTS Saturday, 11th to Sunday, 12th April 2015 – 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by AllRounder Sports, Dungarvan: 1st Sean Buckley (9) 40 pts.; 2nd Maurice Cahilane (13) 39 pts. CSS Saturday 71; Sunday 69. BUCKS FIZZ! Sean Buckley is the toast of the club this week with a very impressive 40 points, The weekend weather was fairly mixed but that did not stop Sean from playing some extremely impressive golf. Mr Buckley turned with 18 points having birdied the 3rd but a 22 point return was enough to clinch this week’s win, a birdie

on the 12th and the very difficult 17th were crucial to this along with the 9 pars that went with his 3 birdies. Second this week was Maurice Cahilane with one less than Sean, a very strong 21 points on the front nine was followed by an 18 point return. There was 10 pars on Maurice’s card so some very steady golf played by the former captain. MEN’S FIXTURES Tuesday, 14th April: 9 Hole Bacon at 5.30. Friday, 17th April: Kelleher SuperValu 18 Hole Open Qualifier. Last Tee 5.30 p.m. Saturday 18th & Sunday, 19th April: 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Denn Feeds, Cappoquin.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net

CLUB CLASSIC Timesheets are open to take bookings for the Dungarvan Golf Club Classic. This major fundraising event for the Club takes during the May Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 30th April to Sunday 3rd May 2015 and is kindly sponsored by life members Billy Queally, Liam Carroll and Ger Darcy. Teams of 4 players which can be (Men’s, Ladies or Mixed Teams) are eligible and the entry fee is €100 per Team (Re-Entry Only €50). The format is 2 scores to count on holes 1 – 12, 3 scores on holes 13 – 15 and 4 scores to count on holes 16 – 18. Prizes are to the value of €1,500 and consist of Best Overall Team, Best Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Team plus additional prizes. Also there will be 2 Visitor Draws taking place for one Ladies and one Gents 2015 membership subscription. Traditionally this event always receives great support from Club members and visitors alike, expectations are of another good turnout this year. Ring 058 43310 or book online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com. WEEKLY NEWS Another busy week and a highly successful at the club. The highlight was our victory in the South East league final in West Waterford golf club last Saturday. Having gone through the league unbeaten we faced a tough final against Fermoy. Team selection was difficult for our managers due to the form of the large squad. We endured a shaky start

with Ronan Slevin and Jake O’Riordan losing on the 18th. Danny and Gerry Raher managed to halve their match and scores were level when the strong pairing of Declan Walsh and James Hayes won 4and2. Derek Power and Michael O’Mahony recorded a 3and 2 victory. The match was sealed when George Walsh and Kevin Croke came home with a 3 and 2 win. Captain David and Victor Mullins were called in level after sixteen. It proved to be a great end to a successful league campaign and augers well for the Bruen and Purcell. Congrats to everybody who took represented the club and to the respective managers John Considine & Jim Kiersey and David Raher & Liam Carroll. The cup was duly filled on Saturday evening. In other news the managers have been selected for the Irish Cup and Shields teams and are posted in the locker room. It’s a great honour to represent your club, it’s hugely enjoyable and it will improve your game. So when the manager comes calling please consider playing your part for the club. We have been knocking on the door for several years and it’s only a matter of time before we win a pennant. Wouldn’t be nice if you were on that team…. Currently we are selecting a panel for the Irish Junior Cup so add your name to the list if you are available. With the Winter golf finished All competitions are now counting events and golfers are reminded of their responsibilities regarding

Tuesday 21st: 9 Hole Bacon at 5.30 p.m. Friday, 24th April: Kelleher SuperValu 18 Hole Open Qualifier. Last Tee 5.30 p.m. Saturday 18th & Sunday, 19th April: 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored Pat Denn Feeds, Cappoquin. Saturday 18th: Course Reserved for Ladies ILGU Matches from 11.30 a.m. SYMPATHIES The club would like to offer our condolences to the Mulcahy family of Boulta on their recent bereavement. LADIES FIXTURES Sunday, 12th & Wednesday, 15th Apr Open Day 3 Ball Betterball, kindly Sponsored by Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese. April ongoing 9hole stableford, re-entry. Friday, 17th & Friday, 24th April Kellehers Supervalue Open Qualifier, 18 hole stableford. Sunday, 19th and Wednesday, 22nd April 18 hole stroke. Medal, kindly sponsored by Ml. McGrath Butchers. Sunday, 26th and

Wednesday, 29th April, 18 holes singles, kindly sponsored by O & A Hair Salon. LADIES GOLF Our Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese

sponsored Open day had a sunny start on Sunday and it looks like it is going to be even better for its second outing with lots of teams entered on Wednesday. On Saturday at 11.30 am

we have Thurles and Cahir in action out on the course in an ILGU match. The Kellehers Supervalue Open Qualifier goes ahead again on Friday before our first medal com-

petition of the year on Sunday and Wednesday. With placing only on fairway at the moment things are getting a little more tricky out there as they should be for the more serious stuff.

competition rules and handicap obligations. Golfers are also reminded of Pace of Play guidelines. Slow play is a constant problem in Golf and the golfing bodies are taking action to combat this problem. It is proper etiquette to play without undue delay and to be considerate towards other golfers and partners. Penalties can be applied for slow play. You have been warned. Our volunteer workers continue to be active around the clubhouse and course. Keep up the great work lads. The ProShop continues to be a hive of activity with many members taking advantage of the demo clubs and free custom fitting. David is very busy with video lessons as members and visitors try and get their game in shape for the season. David has been very busy altering and gripping clubs as members get ready for the start of the season. If you are unsure about your weapons, call to David and get his free professional advice. He is also offering free custom fitting on clubs to ensure you have the correct equipment in your bag. Using a newly acquired Launch Monitor, David has the Callaway, Ping and Wilson fitting carts as well as several other demos available to allow you to choose the most suitable equipment. You can follow the Special Offers on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com and David guarantees the best prices in town. You can follow all the club news and results on the club website or on the club app as well as our Facebook site. The club app can be downloaded at https://clubapplive.com/dungarvangc Any newsworthy gossip can be forwarded to David in the ProShop. Please drop a line to golfpro@eircom.net. SENIORS PAIRS CLASSIC The Dungarvan Seniors Pairs Classic takes place this week from Tuesday 14th to Thursday, 16th April in Gold Coast, Dungarvan and West Waterford Golf Clubs. There

are three difference formats in operation each day a two person rumble, fourball and Dixie. We welcome all the visitors to the area and hope they have an enjoyable week’s golf. CHERNOBYL GOLF CLASSIC FRIDAY 17TH APRIL John and Niamh Reynolds will host a golf classic on Friday 17th April to raise much needed funds for The Chernobyl Children’s Trust. Team of 4 €100 any combination of men or women. Some times are still available and your support would be very much appreciated. You can book your tee time on line or call Niamh Reynolds 087 6792321 to enter a team. CLUB RAFFLE This year again Dungarvan Golf Club is running a Club Raffle for a fantastic array of prizes. Do you fancy a holiday abroad in magnificent Cannes, a free membership, or a relaxing getaway break in a luxury Irish Hotel? To be in with a chance to win these and other superb prizes, enter the Dungarvan Golf Club’s big raffle! Tickets are just €2 each or a book of 6 tickets for €10. The club would be grateful of members and visitors support buying or selling tickets. Fundraising initiatives such as these are becoming an increasingly important part of the clubs revenue and your continued support is very much appreciated. The grand draw will take place on the night of the Presidents Prize 9th August 2015. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse. *1st Prize: (Value €1,000) ONE WEEK HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN STUDIO APT. IN CANNES Including €300 Travel Voucher 2nd Prize: Free 2015/2016 Membership Subscription (Value €685) 3rd Prize: *2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner for 2 at McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris (Value €500) 4th Prize: *Watercolour Painting (Value €350)

5th Prize: *2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner for 2 in a choice of Flynn Hotels (Value €300) 6th Prize: *Canteen of Belleek Cutlery (Value €225) 7th Prize: *Voucher for O’Reillys Butchers, Kilmacthomas (Value €100) Draw will take place on Sun. 9th August in Clubhouse. *Prizes Kindly Sponsored by Club Members. Tickets €2 each, book of 6 for €10. Permit granted. WATERFORD LADIES GAA GOLF CLASSIC Waterford Ladies GAA Golf Classic a fundraiser for the Waterford Intermediate Ladies Football Training fund takes place at Dungarvan Golf Club on Fri. 24th and Sat. 25th April. Teams of 4 are €120 and the format is 2 scores to count of each hole. You can book your time online www.dungarvangolfclub.com or contact Trish Fitzgerald 086-1664215. GENTS RESULTS Mon 6th Open Singles: Winner: Michael Morrissey (11) 40 pts, 2nd Donal Considine (3) 39 pts, Gross Alan Thomas (+2) 37 pts, 3rd Mick Leacy (6) 39 pts, 4th Danny McSweeney Youghal (12) 37. Thurs 9th 18 Holes Open Singles Winner: Seamus O’Neill (10) 40 pts, 2nd Jimmy O’Donnell (6) 39 pts, 3rd Bill Ramsell (16) 39 pts, 4th Danny McSweeney Youghal (12) 39 pts, 5th Patsy O’Keeffe (14) 38 pts. Sat. 11th 18 Holes Singles Winner: John Carroll (11) 39 pts, 2nd Gabriel Leacy (2) 37 pts, Gross Alan Thomas 37 pts, 3rd Colm O’Hare (3) 36 pts, 4th Colm Bannon (22) 35 pts. Sun. 12th Ballinacourty Cup Winner: Danny Raher (12) 69 nett, 2nd Anthony Lynch (12) 71 nett, Gross John Reynolds 73. LADIES RESULTS Mon 6th 18 Holes Singles: Winner: Niamh Reynolds (11) 36 pts, 2nd Kathleen McNamara (34) 35 pts. Sat 11th 18 Holes Singles: Winner: Bernie Hayes (16) 38

pts, 2nd Niamh Reynolds (11) 37 pts, 3rd Pat Flanagan (20) 37 pts, 4th Betty O’Brien (12) 34 pts. UPCOMING FIXTURES Mon. 13 Open Gents/Ladies Senior (50+) Singles S/F. Tues. 14 Open Ladies Singles S/F (Eason). Wed. 15 Dungarvan Seniors Pairs Classic, Sixty.com at 2 p.m. Thurs. 16 Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F - Visitors €15. Fri. 17 Chernobyl Children's Trust Classic. Sat. 18 Gents Monthly Medal Singles Stroke (David Hayes PGA)/Ladies Singles S/F Sun. 19 Paul I. Power Cup (Des Power) Gents Singles Stroke (G.O.Y.). Mon. 20 Open Gents/Ladies Senior (50+) Singles S/F. Tues. 21Ladies Singles Stroke G.O.Y. Walsh Cup. Thurs. 23 Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F - Visitors €15 Fri 24 Apr 2015 = Waterford Ladies GAA Classic. Sat 25 Apr 2015 = Gents/Ladies Singles S/F, Waterford Ladies GAA Classic. Sun. 26th Gents Singles S/f. MYSTERY TOUR? Dungarvan Golf Club Mystery Tour takes place on Friday, 22nd May. Bus leaving Club carpark at 20.00 p.m. Sing Song and light refreshments. Tickets €20, available from David in Pro Shop. PROGRESSIVE 45 Results April 9th: Winners Tom Daly & John Considine; Runners Up Pat Power & Ann Morrissey, Last 5 Tom Percy Hallahan & Billy Connery; Lucky Table Tom Cummins & Ann Ryan. See you all next Thursday. SIXTY.COM Results Wed 8th Winners: Liam Carroll, Mary Ann Coffey, Jack Clancy & John Byrne 281⁄4, 2nd Sean Power, Maurice Cliffe & Michael Brosnan 313⁄4, 3rd Seamus

O’Neill, Gretta Harris, John Hickey & J. P. Byrne 321⁄2. Next competition Wed. 15th at 2 p.m. JUNIOR NOTES A busy Easter period for our little golfers with two competitions and a successful Easter Scramble. Barry Morrissey was the star winning both competitions showing his practice and winter training are paying off. A. J. Hayes took the honours in the PreJunior section. Our Easter Scramble proved to be a great success with a fantastic turnout of Adults and juniors alike. Cal Tutty and dad Darren with Jack Kiely took the honours and my sources revealed that it was the juniors who played the golf. Well done to all concerned for contributing to a great day. Tuition for our beginners and Pre Juniors continues next Saturday, 18th April at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach, David Hayes. We had a great turnout again last week with beautiful weather. Many thanks to Niamh for her assistance. Much fun was had by all. Tuition is open to non members so bring a friend. All equipment is provided. Cost is €2 per child. Our Fred Daly team is in action next Saturday at Carrick Golf Club where we take on Faithlegge. It will prove to be a difficult match for our young team but we will gain valuable experience as we continue to build for the future. The team will be named after practice on Friday. Best of luck boys. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to club Professional David. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow junior activities on Facebook or on the Club app. You can download the Club app at the following link https://clubapplive.com/dungarvangc.

Lismore Ladies Golf Club Spring League Winners 2015 – East Cork Oil Sponsor. Left to Right: Chrissie Denn, Joan Geary, Jo Jo Tobin, Amanda Power (Lady Captain), Mary Beecher, Laoise Ni Chonchuir.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

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Stradbally FC Second XV reach Cup Final RESULT Stradbally were comprehensively beaten on Sunday by a Grannagh side who still have title aspirations to battle for. The locals complete their league campaign with a home tie versus Red Star on Saturday. Kick- off 2 p.m. After their league exploits, the Under 11 team now turn their attention to knock-out football. This Saturday they travel to Kilmacow for the first round of the Willie Moran

Cup. Kick-off is at 10.30 a.m. LOTTO Lotto Draw takes place in O'Mahony's Durrow on Sunday night. Jackpot prize on offer will be €2,700. Tickets available from local retail outlets and regular promoters. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. ASTRO TURF Astro Turf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841.

CLUB KITS There is some club kits for children still available. Ideal birthday presents. Contact Gerry at 087 2245712. ACADEMY Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 a.m. This is an ideal way to introduce little ones to group play and to learn the basics of soccer. All children are welcome to attend and so are their parents.

Kilmacthomas AFC UNDER 11 CUP After an exciting game with Carrick we lost out on penalties, the lads gave their all but just did not have the luck in front of goal. This was a typical cup game which Carrick won due to better placed ball kickers. We still face a possible play-off in the league and hopefully we will have some games in the Community games before our season wraps up. UNDER 15 CUP KILMAC 2; SOUTHEND 1. A good performance in

difficult conditions which made good football hard to play. Southend had the aid of a strong breeze in the first half and two long range frees brought the best out of Ben in goal. We scored twice in the second half but left them back in with a shout midway through the half. A good win which gives us a tough game against Kilmacow. If we put in the effort we can progress further, well done everyone. KILMAC 1; BOLTON 1. A typical end of season

game with not much at stake for either side and a cross-wind did little for the game. We coped well against Bolton and created quite a few chances which cost us in the end. We took the lead late in the first half and had chances to increase it but some excellent keeping kept Bolton in the game. Bolton drew level with two minutes to go when they won a penalty. We look forward to the Cup game with Carrick on the 25th.

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures FIXTURES Wednesday April 15th Under 14C Cup The Greenstar Cup (Kick off 7.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Dungarvan Utd B v Tramore B (Ballinroad) Ferrybank C v Villa C (W. Crystal) Thursday, April 16th Under 12 League (Kick off 6.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-12A Villa A v Ferrybank A (De La Salle) U-12B Mooncoin Celtic v Portlaw Utd (Johnville) Villa B v Dungarvan Utd (Kilmacow) Thursday, April 16th Under 12A Cup - The Brian Cuddihy Cup (Kick off 6.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) De La Salle v Ballinroad A (Tramore) Johnville v Southend Utd A (Villa) Thursday, April 16th Under 14 League (Kick off 6.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-14C Railway Athletic v Carrick Utd B (Dungarvan) Thursday, April 16th Under 14A Cup - The Pen & Brush Cup (Kick off 6.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Bohemians A v Ferrybank A (Park Rangers) 7.00 pm Carrick Utd A v Southend Utd (Portlaw) Dungarvan Utd A v Villa A (Railway Ath) 6.30 pm Thursday, April 16th Under 14B Cup - The Tom Conway Cup (Kick off 6.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Ferrybank B v Portlaw Utd (Bohemians) 6.45 pm Park Rangers v Johnville (Ferrybank) Piltown v Ballinroad (Carrick Utd) 6.45 pm Kilmacthomas v St. Pauls (Southend) Thursday April 16th Under 16B Cup - The Skoda Cup (Kick off 7.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Tramore B v Railway Athletic (Kilmacthomas) Saturday April 18th Under 11A Cup - The Mitchell Kennedy Cup (Kick off 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated) De La Salle A v Southend Utd A (Kilmacthomas) 10.30 am Villa A v Ferrybank A (Portlaw) 11.30 am Saturday April 18th Under 11B Cup - The Deise Cup (Kick off 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated) Kilmacthomas v Villa B (Piltown) 10.30 am

Bohemians A v Johnville (Ballyduff) 11.30 am Southend Utd B v Bohemians B (De La Salle) 10.30 am Ballinroad B v Piltown A (Dungarvan) 11.30 am Saturday April 18th Under 11C Cup - The Willie Moran Cup (Kick off 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated) Carrick Utd C v Bohemians C (Mooncoin) 10.30 am Dungarvan Utd B v Piltown B (Stradbally) 10.30 am Ferrybank C v Portlaw Utd B (W. Crystal) 10.30 am Kilmacow v Stradbally (Ferrybank) 10.30 am Park Rangers B v St. Saviours (Johnville) 10.30 am Seaview Celtic v De La Salle C (Southend) 10.30 am St. Pauls v Ballyduff B (Kilmacow) 10.30 am Villa D v Tramore C (Bohemians) 10.30 am Saturday, April 18th Under 13 League (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-13A Dungarvan Utd v Villa A (Railway Ath) Johnville v Ferrybank A (Tramore) Southend Utd v De La Salle (St. Pauls) U-13C Carrick Utd B v Piltown B (Bohemians) Kilmacow v W. Crystal (St. Saviours) Saturday, April 18th Under 13B Cup - The Jimmy O’Dwyer Cup (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Bohemians A v Park Rangers (Villa) Portlaw Utd v Ferrybank B (Carrick Utd) Railway Athletic v Kilmacthomas (Ballinroad) St. Pauls v Ballinroad A (Kilmacow) Saturday, April 18th Under 15 League (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Ballinroad A v Villa B (Dungarvan) Ferrybank A v Villa A (Seaview) U-15B Southend Utd v Ballinroad A (Ferrybank) U-15C Carrick Utd B v Portlaw Utd (Piltown) Park Rangers v Villa C (De La Salle) Seaview Celtic v De La Salle B (Park Rangers)

THE Dungarvan 2nd XV reached the final of the Ballyrandle Cup after a comprehensive win over Carrick on Sunday afternoon. When most people were enjoying what was on offer at the Festival of Food and many of the supporters stopping off for lunch at the Farmers Market on the Square prior to their arrival at the ground, the 2nd XV were plotting a win and a place in this year's final. It didn't take long for Dungarvan to get on the score sheet with Cormac Condon opening the scoring in the first minute. Blaine Healy added the conversion. Dungarvan added a second try which was also converted to put the score at 140 to the home side. Carrick replied with a penalty to dent the Dungarvan lead. Liam Sheehan added another try just before the break to increase the Dungarvan lead and put the score at 19-3. In the second half Dungarvan increased their lead with a converted try and a Blain Healy penalty.

Dungarvan's Jack Hurley is held up short of the line during Sunday's semi-final win. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Carrick did cross for a try but it was only a consolation for their efforts. This left the final score at 27-8 to Dungarvan and a place in this year's cup final secured. This final will be

played in Dungarvan before the end of the month. AGM The club's AGM will be held in the Club House on Wednesday, May 20th and all members are asked to be in

attendance. SOCIAL The Victory Social to celebrate our season's success on the field will be held on Friday, May 22nd in Lawlors Hotel.

Dungarvan United FC U-16 DUNGARVAN LADIES SOCCER Dungarvan 2; Killarney Celtic 3 Sunday, 12th April our u16 welcomed Killarney Celtic to Dungarvan for the quarterfinal of the Munster Cup. Dungarvan were first to attack but found a wall of black and pink stopping anything getting through. Midway into the first half Killarney's star player took a free and a mix-up in defence led to a goal scored by the visitors. Shortly later Killarney drove at the girls on a constant barrage of shots resulting from a corner and goal number 2. Dungarvan didn't give up and a long range shot from Kaiesha was just short. Ciara broke down the defence only to see her shot go inches wide. With half-time looming with a last minute attack Killarney scored goal number three. The half-time whistle was a welcome sound. Dungarvan started the second game as it was a new beginning with some fresh legs they attacked Killarney’s end constantly. A long shot from defence down the line to Ciara who picked out her corner and with a blistering shot scored a fantastic goal. With some great defending from Dungarvan, Killarney could not break down the Blues. Time was slipping from us when a long ball over the top found the pacy Emily one on one with keeper coolness paid off and we pulled another one back, 3-2. The full-time whistle sounded we were left feeling the Blues. Welcome back to Katie Duggan-Sullivan and Katie Wright after a serious

injury. Missing on the day was Amber Kinghorn and Guste. Killarney will be a serious outfit for the Munster Cup and we wish them well. Time now to concentrate on our chance of the league. Next up is Piltown at home on Monday night. Team: Shauna McGrath, Emma Guildea, Clodagh Curran, Maura Gallagher, Ashling Baumann, Katie Duggan-Sullivan, Erica Kiely, Kaiesha Tobin Chloe Fennell. Ciara Kilcawley, Orna O’Brien. Atlanta Flynn Raher, Molly Shrubb, Emily O’Mahony. LOTTO €100 winner this week is Norah Delaney. No jackpot winner. Numbers 31, 25, 29. COERVER CUP The DB Sports Coerver Cup took place last weekend at the UCC Farm complex in Cork. The event saw over 40 teams from all around the country competing. We had a team entered in the U-10 group and set off bright and early Saturday morning, we were soon on the pitch and into the first match of the weekend. We had a hugely enjoyable weekend over the course of the two days. We played six matches winning 4, and losing 2. There were nailbiting moments when we came up against two penalty shoot-outs against WWEC A and Glentouran but we were victorious in both. Playing teams from Cork, Belfast, Meath & Waterford, the standard over the whole weekend was extremely high, it was hard to believe at times that these kids were only 9 & 10 years old.

It wouldn't be fair to single out any outfield players individually as teamwork at its best was displayed throughout every game. However, man of the tournament has to go to Darragh Cosgrave our Goalkeeper who made some fantastic saves in each match but his performance during the penalty shootouts. Well done to Douglas Hall Cork who took away the cup. We were happy on our first visit to come away third. Many thanks to DB Sports, Jason & Staff of Coerver Coaching for the invitation and as always to our dedicated coaches, Billy, Pat, Ken Steve & Tommy and to the parents who travelled to support. THREE OUT OF THREE FOR DUNGARVAN U-11E On Saturday 4th we played at home against Ballyduff. Mark Loftus, Dylan Ahearne and Sean Spratt each scored a goal each. On Thursday 9th we played away to Waterford Crystal and beat them 3-0 with Mark Loftus scoring 2 and Gavin Christopher scoring 1. On Saturday 11th we played away to St. Saviours beating them 2-0 with Dale Duggan and Mark Loftus each scoring 1 a piece. It was a tough 7 days for the young blues but all 16 players put in a huge effort and their reward was getting the 9 points available to them. It is lovely to see this young team go from strength to strength with every game they play. Next up for these young blues is Piltown at home in the U-11C cup kick off 10.30 a.m.

Squad, Fionn Nagle, Ben Power, Ella Shrubb, Shane Hayes, Gavin Christopher, Aaron O'Sullivan, Sean Spratt, Mark Loftus, Dale Duggan, David Fowler, Ethan Doran, Dylan Ahearne, Jack Mccarthy, Oisin Leggit, Gearoid Coffey and Jake Ducey. FESTIVAL OF FOOD The Vintage Charity Tearooms were in full swing during the Festival of Food last weekend and it was a pleasure for us to offer a helping hand on behalf of the club. We are one of the lucky clubs to receive a date to host an afternoon this summer so watch this space for more info. Thanks to Craig Shead and Sarah Meehan for giving their time to help out last weekend. FIXTURES Wednesday 15.4.15: U-14C Home to Tramore 6.15 pm (Main). Thursday 16.4.15: U-12B Away to Villa B 6.15 pm U-14A Home to Villa A 6.15 pm (Glass). Saturday 18.4.15: U-11C Home to Piltown B 10.30 am (Glass). U-13A Home to Villa A 12.30 pm (Main). Sunday 19.4.15: 1A Home to Bohs 11.00 am (Main) 3rd Home to Park Rangers 2.00 pm (Glass). Monday 20.4.15: U-14A Away to Southend 6.15 pm U-14C C Home to Tramore B 6.15 pm (Glass) Thursday 23.4.15: U-16A Home to Villa B 6.15 pm (Glass).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Railway Athletic FC JUNIORS SEASON COMES TO AN END We finished off our Junior season on Sunday last when we were knocked out of the Kelly Kitchen Cup in the semi-final stage by first division champions Abbey Tavern after a penalty shoot out. We twice took the lead in this one through Killian O’Sullivan but the dreaded penalty shoot-out once again proved our fate when we went down 5-4 on spot kicks. Overall, this season has been very up and down for our junior side. When we had a full squad we were a match for any team in the premier division but some lads decided to drop out with about eight games or so to go and Manager Derek Browne did very well to get teams on the pitch for a lot of games. A serious look will have to be taken on having a team for next year as commitment seems to be a word a lot of players don't understand and without it you will struggle. We have a lot of young lads interested in stepping up and

maybe this is the way to go and build again over a couple of seasons. We would like to thank all who gave there efforts this season with a special word of thanks to Derek for all his work during the season. WELL DONE TIREOGHAIN Another good week for Tireoghain Flynn as he was part of the Waterford under 13 squad who beat the WWEC league 5-0 on Sunday last at the RSC. "Tiger" has been very sick for the past number of days but when he was introduced into the action on Sunday last he showed his class with two excellent goals to wrap up the game for Waterford and they are now into there second Munster final in two seasons. Everyone at the club is delighted for this very popular young lad and we wish him and his team mates the very best in the Munster final. BEST WISHES MARTIN Well done to Martin Reddy who has been given the honour of referring this seasons Ned Barry cup final which will

take place in Tallow on Saturday evening next at 6.45. Lismore will face Mogeely in the final and we wish Martin the very best in it. FIXTURES FOR THE WEEK Thurs. 16th under 14 league at home V Carrick ko 6.15. All players at the pitch for 5.30 sharp Thurs. 16th under 16 cup away V Tramore. Bus leaves at 5.15 from pitch. Sat. 18th Under 134 cup at home V Kilmacthomas. All players at the pitch for 11.45 sharp. ACADEMY ON MONDAYS On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer Academy will continue at the pitch for the next few weeks. This Academy has been going for many years and this is where kids learn the skills of football and have some great fun while meeting new friends also. We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 10 rom 6 pm til 7 pm. This is a chance for all kids to play for free as we do not charge for the coaching.

Manchester United Supporters Club Waterford Branch DERBY DAY DELIGHT On Sunday last LIVE on SKY SPORTS we entertained nearest and bitter rivals Man City. In a quite funny sort of way everyone in RED was confident while the more experienced supporters were wary of a City backlash from their loss the previous week. Even when United started slowly and conceded a poor goal to Aguerro often their chief tormentor in recent Derbies there is a new found resolution in this United side and they replied through a fortunate equaliser from "Man of the match" Ashley Young. Then United were by far the better side scoring the second through Fellaini with a powerful header from close in after a great cross from Young. The third and crucial goal came from a neat nutmegs on Joe Hart by Juan Mata (who could have been offside?) who again impressed. United were now well on top and added a fourth from Smalling who ghosted in to score from close range having been kept onside by Mangala who had replaced the under par Kompany.

The result now puts United four points clear of City in fouth place and sets up a grandstand finish for the coveted title or as close as we can get to it. It sure is a tall ask to win it but stranger things have happened and United, Liverpool and Arsenal all play Chelsea so twitchy times ahead if United turn them over next week. CHELSEA ON SATURDAY NIGHT This game a couple of months ago would have been a nightmare for all United fans but with 6 successive victories against our champions league nearest rivals in Liverpool, Spurs and City have allowed us to look forward to the game with anticipation rather than trepidation. It is LIVE on SKY Sports on Saturday night with a 5.30 kick-off. If you are out for the match remember to head to Dillon's bar where the branch flag has been flying for this season as our designated pub. MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS The idea of an easy payment option for members is obviously one people are not interested in availing of as the

contact to the secretary has been minimal so hopefully everyone WILL renew as soon as the season finishes in May as the new season's fixtures will be released in June and ONLY those clarified as renewed will be entitled to apply for matches as soon as they are released in mid June. As always some matches fill as soon as the fixtures come out so fair warning to ALL that you will need to be a renewed member to apply ! GRACIOUS IN DEFEAT Over the past few seasons we have always been honest and generous in defeat to ALL United's opponents so it was very well recieved when for a change we won a Manchester Derby and Michael Fraher Snr. (staunch Man City fan) to his credit rang yours truly to congratulate me on United's victory. It was a call that was worthy of the man who has been following City all his life and also understands the game inside out having being involved with Ballinroad Soccer Club since its inception. Big thanks Michael and as the headline says very gracious indeed and much appreciated.

Cappoquin team who won the U-11 Cup final recently with victory over Ardmore after a penalty shoot-out.

Cappoquin FC U-11 CUP FINAL Cappoquin 0-0 Ardmore after ET (Cappoquin won 3-2 after penalties} On Wednesday, 8th April, our U-11’s travelled to Pablo Park in Clashmore for the WWEC U-11 Cup Final. This was the last match of the season for our U-11’s and they were determined to finish the year on a high. They had a very successful year up to now but were without any silverware. The players were nervous before the start but they were also looking forward to the match. Both teams started nervously, but they both grew into the game and produced a very fine display. The game was end to end but neither side was able to create a clear cut chance. Cappoquin and Ardmore were probably the two best sides over the course of the year, and this was evident on the night; however the players seem to cancel each other out when it came to the final third of the pitch. However, Cappoquin grew into the game faster than Ardmore and were able to extinguish Ardmore’s chances quicker. Cappoquin had a few chances with frees

just over the bar and a couple of goalmouth scrambles from corners. The excitement really built up as normal time closed in as both teams had chances with Ardmore nearly scoring as the clock ticked into injury time. Cappoquin were the stronger team in extra time and had a couple of chances but again none were clear chances and as both teams tried their hardest on the field, the spectators knew the game was heading for penalties. Both teams were dead on their feet after a great 90 minutes entertainment. The Cappoquin players were confident going into the penalty shoot-out with all players happy to take a penalty. This belief proved to be the advantage we needed as we came on top in the shoot-out 3-2 having taken only 4 penalties. At the final whistle it was great to see the Cappoquin players celebrating together with their victory dive, but then shaking hands with the Ardmore players. The joint captains Kieran Sheridan and Aidan Mansfield were presented with the cup by Vinny Coonan on behalf of the WWEC

League. The lads then called up their team mates to be presented with their winning medals. A great way to end the season! Thanks to Sham, Mark, Mick and Declan for the training and coaching all year. Team:- Andrew O’Connor, Conor Hickey, Aidan Mansfield, Ronan Mansfield, Eoin McGrath, Kieran Sheridan, Conor Rooney, Shay Cotter, T. J. Fitzgerald, Joe Cotter, Michael Kiely, Eoin Hally. U-12 GIRLS LEAGUE Cappoquin 4-0 Ferrybank The under 12 girls continued their winning ways recently when the impressively defeated Ferrybank at home scoring four goals and keeping the visitors scoreless. Cappoquin started the game with intent and Mairead had a goal in two minutes, her sister Rachel soon added another, Cappoquin although dominant throughout the game did not have it all their own way as Ferrybank enjoyed some phases putting together good passes working into attack but our defence stood strong and was equal to any challenge

put to them. As the game continued Mairead got her second and Claire added a fourth to secure maximum points. All the girls played very well, our defense on the day was excellent. Two players made their debut both were excellent, Claire contributed a goal and Ailis coming on for the injured Nadia was very impressive with a work rate second to none. It was a great result giving the girls a real chance of winning this year’s league. The team lined out as follow - Aislinn Cahillane, Ailbhe McCann, Rachel Horsom, Claire Walsh, Nadia Bray, Mairead O’Brien, Grainne O’Donnell, Annika O’Brien, Rachel O’Brien, Ailis Ryan. TRAINING SCHEDULE U-11 & 12 & 14 Boys Monday 7.00 p.m. U-12 & 14 Girls Tuesday 7.00 p.m. U-11 & 12 & 14 Boys Thursday 7.00 p.m. Junior Men Wednesday and Friday 7.30 p.m. We are currently recruiting new players for this season, both boys and girls of all ages so if interested please come along and give it a try, all are very welcome.

Peter Moloney and Brian McCormack go head to head THE weekend saw Tranmore’s Brian McCormack going head to head with Dungarvan’s Peter Moloney at Mondello International Track in the first round of the Adelaide Masters motorcycles race series. It was Moloney who drew first blood as he qualified ahead of McCormack the former double Irish champion in second place behind the man of the meeting Derek Shields. In race one MacCormack got off to the better start and saw him hold on to finish second with Moloney swapping third places with Gerald Kingham eventually losing out on the last lap for the final step of the podium. Race two: McCormack ran straight on at

the first corner an could only watch as the whole field passed by. Moloney and Kingham took advantage of the Tramore man’s misfortune with Shields making it two wins from two starts; Kingham and Moloney rounded off the top three. Race three saw lady luck reverse its benefactor while running in fifth the Dungarvan man ran wide hitting an oil patch from a previous incident resulting in him losing the front end and could only watch from the sidelines as Shields made it a hat-trick of wins in the superbike class. McCormack had two second place finishes Moloney a third and fourth

Junior 3 Club Tournament Winners: Seanie Lenihan, Tom White, Captain Gold Coast Golf Club; Lee Crotty, Tony Sheehan, President [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Gold Coast Golf Club, Michael Lenihan.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

St. Declan’s Way. Back row left to right: Tom Murphy, Peter Mangan Terry McCarthy. Front row: Mary Murphy, Ann Mangan, Mary McCarthy. Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Club Club Championship. Pat Devereux presents presents Daithi Brunnock with his U-15 Winners Trophy. Also included are Sean Roche, U-14B Finalist and Ben Veale U-15A Finalist. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Club Club Championship. Pat Devereux presents presents Jamie Moylan with his U-13A winners Trophy. Also included is Daniel Treen, Finalist; Kaylem Beresford B winner and James Cowler, B Finalist. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty handball Club Club Championship. Pat Devereux with prizewinners. Aine O'Neill, U-12. Jenny Drohan, u-13. Roisin Drummey, U-14. Amy Kenneally, U-14. Eve Casey, U-13. Eimer O'Neill, U-9 and Annie Treen, U-9. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Friary / Abbeyside / Ballinacourty Juvenile Handball Club

Presentation Night for Club winners A VERY successful championship for our Juvenile players came to an end with the presentation of cups and medals to winners and finalists. Thank you to all the parents for making the evening a great one for the players. The following were the winners and finalists: Boys Winner Runner-up U-9 Brian Kiely J. Kiely U-10 A Brian Callaghan Fionn Dwyer U-10 B Ciaran Cosgrave Sean Walsh U-11 A Charlie Treen Jack McGrath U-11 B Rian Cosgrave Con Williams U-11 C Sean Callaghan Edmund Spratt U-11 D Jack Kiely Conor Bohan U-12 A William Beresford Seamie Lenihan U-12 B Rian Hayes Adam Barry U-13 A Jamie Moylan Daniel Treen U-13 B Kealan Beresford James Cowler

U-14 A Micheal Kiely Ben Veale U-14 B Jim Scanlon Sean Roche U-15 A Daithi Brunnock Ben Flynn U-15 B Joey Curran Jake O’Riordan U-16 A Kavan O’Keeffe Adam Clarke U-16 B Michael Hanlon Niall Houlihan U-17 A Oisin O’Mahony Padraic Di Fusco U-17 B Andrew Finch Robert Organ Minor Anthony Fitzgerald Ryan O’Neill Girls U-9 Eimear O’Neill Annie Treen U-12 Aine O’Neill Kate Heffernan U-13 Jenny Drohan Aoibh Casey U-14 Roisin Drummy Amy Kennedy A special award was made to Kavan O’Keeffe. Kavan made history as he became the first player for the juvenile section of the club to win the Munster U-16 singles title. By winning this title Kavan is no longer a B player in competitions.

SAINT DECLAN’S WAY PILGRIM WALK – MELLERAY TO ARDFINNAN APRIL 4th Six Dungarvan Pilgrims set off early on Saturday morning. Once we signed in at Arfinnan, we were transported back to Mt. Melleray Abbey - the start of the walk. We had a cold, windy morning but the large group of over 200 Pilgrims seemed to be experienced walkers, so no dawdling!. Once the pace was set, we quickly warmed up!! We started climbing from the Abbey up to the Bull Well. We followed St Declan’s Way over the Bearna Cloch an Buideal (Bottleneck Pass) which leads directly over the shoulder of the Mountain. We then had 2 extremely long and deep descents through the forestry, which demanded all of our concentration. Any prayers said that day were private but I think I heard a few at that stage !! Once back in Ardfinnan, fresh sandwiches, tea and Guinness helped to revive the tired Pilgrims A 6 hour walk, enjoyed by all. Excellent organisation

and communication by the friendly leaders from the Knockmealdown Active Group. Would definitely do it again. Walk report by Ann Mangan. WILD LIFE SLIDE SHOW Many thanks to Mario MacCrory from the guided walks group "Muddy Boots" who came along to the meeting to show us some of the amazing photographs he took in the Comeragh Mountains. Beautiful sunsets, snow covered landscapes, foxes, Kingfishers and Peregrine falcons were just some of the photos that enchanted the club members. CUNNIGAR CROSSING (ALL WELCOME) The walk will be held on Sunday, August 2nd. The departure time from Dungarvan will be published nearer the date as it all depends on the tides. UPCOMING CLUB WALKS SATURDAY, 11th APRIL Food Festival Walk in the Knockmealdowns. Meeting outside Park Hotel at 11 am. SUNDAY, 12th April

Trekkin Eegits 2015

Sports Tribute Night in Lawlors

EASTER Sunday has come and gone and getting your practise walks in for the Trekkin Eegits is the ideal way of working off all those chocolate eggs. The fine weather we are having at the moment is most definitely making heading out in the evenings much easier. If you haven’t collected your card yet, there is still plenty of time to call into Cara in the Credit Union in Cappoquin and don’t forget to tell her the stages you would like to do while you are there. This year’s walk is in aid of Cappoquin Day Centre. They provide vital ser-vices to people living in West Waterford and South Tipperary. This year’s route is a double loop covering a number of the areas the centre provides facilities for. All are welcome to take part and we always look forward to meeting new eegits every year. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and get in a bit of exercise at the same time.

B walk Comeragh's. Meet outside Park Hotel at 10 am C walk Mount Melleray Meet outside Park Hotel at 1300. SUNDAY, 19th April B walk Comeragh's Meet at TSB Carpark at 10 am C walk Mount Stewart. Meet at TSB Carpark at 1300. SUNDAY, 26th April B Walk. GALTEE’S. Meet at TSB Car park at 900. (Early Start). C Walk. Fenore. Meet at TSB Car Park at 1300. Sunday, 3rd May B Walk. Comeragh's. Meet at TSB Car Park at 10 am. C Walk. Lickey Valley. Meet at TSB Car Park at 1300. Thursday Walks B Style walks. Meet outside Park Hotel at 12.30 C Style walks. Meet outside Park Hotel at 13.30. Please remember to bring your walking boots as NO BOOTS NO WALK. Dungarvan Hill Walking Club promises fitness, friendship and fun. Visit www.dungarvanhillwalking.org for more information.

A NUMBER of sports personalities, past and present, will be honoured at a function in Lawlors Hotel. The inaugural Sports Tribute Night will be held on Sunday week in the Dungarvan Hotel. We have all seen them perform in Ireland or overseas, bringing credit to their town, county and country. However, it's not often that they get the due recognition for their success. The Dungarvan and District Sports Tribute Night will go some way towards acknowledging their achievements and the dedication they have or had to their chosen sport. Success don't come overnight, many have no idea what's required to reach the top on one's sport. The five people who will be getting a Hall of Fame Tribute are, Austin Flynn (GAA), Martin Walsh (Soccer), Michael Ryan (Equestrian & GAA), Johnny O'Grady (GAA) and Eamon Walsh (Rugby & GAA). The five young sports stars who will also be honoured on the night are Niamh Briggs (Rugby), Patrick Curran (GAA), Gavin Crotty (GAA), Shona Curran (Camogie & Ladies Football) and Tom Devine (GAA). The night is being sponsored by Lawlors Hotel and admission is free. All are welcome to come along on the 26th and pay tribute to ten sports personalities who have given us hours of enjoyment.

Hockey Club Table Quiz TABLE Quiz in aid of Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club will take place on Friday, April 24th at Minnies Bar 8.30 p.m. €10 per person. Teams of four. Spot prizes, raffles, fun!

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

GENERAL SPORT

Talking Horses Great Irish success at Aintree

Upcoming Fixtures Leopardstown – Wednesday, 15th April (First Race 3.10) Limerick – Wednesday, 15th April (First Race 2.15) Limerick - Thursday, 16th April (First Race 2.15) Dundalk – Friday, 17th April (First Race 5.35) Tipperary – Friday, 17th April (First Race 3.00) Navan – Saturday, 18th April (First Race 2.20) Curragh – Sunday, 19th April (First Race 2.20)

Ryan Treacy double at Tramore on Sunday RYAN Treacy was the man in-form at Tramore on Sunday where he rode two winners. Cappacurry Zak did not go unsupported when landing the 2m5f handicap hurdle for trainer Leslie Young and Treacy completed his first double when John Ryan’s Draycott Place won the 2m6f chase. The Seamus Fahey-trained Gold Tantrum came good in fine style when taking the 2m mares’ maiden hurdle under Shane Butler. Rodger Sweeney’s Corporate Box and Ger Fox ran out easy winners of the 2m5f maiden hurdle. Dushrembrandt won the handicap chase for Kinsale-based Robert Tyner and Phillip Enright while The Mooch, trained by Paul Nolan, gave David Mullins his first winner over fences in the handicap chase. Willie and Patrick Mullins combined to win the bumper with Childrens List who made all the running to see off favourite Ordinary World.

Weld and Smullen dominate Gowran Park card DERMOT Weld and champion jockey Pat Smullen totally dominated at Gowran Park on Saturday where they shared four winners. The pair got off to a winning start when Joailliere took the 7f fillies maiden and a second winner soon followed when Serefeli won the colts’ equivalent. Edelpour made it three winners when taking the 12f maiden in good style and the Cheltenham Festival winner Windsor Park rounded off a fine afternoon with a snug success in the 14f race. Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning landed the 7f handicap with Ringside Humour while the 9f handicap went to Noel Dooly’s Rockview Emperor, ridden by Seamus Heffernan. Tom Cleary and Robbie Downey won the apprentice with Dancingwithangels.

Tipperary double for Connor King APPRENTICE jockey Connor King took the riding honours at Tipperary on Thursday where he landed two winners. He scored on the gambled-on David Marnane-trained Pullman Brown in the 9f handicap and followed up on Willie McCreery’s Colour Blue in the 8f conditions race. Champion jockey Pat Smullen was on the mark for his boss Dermot Weld as he guided Radanpour to a cosy success in the 9f maiden. The long-standing partnership of Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning scored with Taisce Naisiunta in the 5f maiden while over the same trip the Charles O’Brien-trained Great Wide Open and Fran Berry comfortably took the handicap. Aidan O’Brien and Seamus Heffernan were on the mark with Diamondsandrubies in the 9f fillies’ maiden while Bobby Jean gave trainer Tara Coogan her first Flat success when winning the 8f handicap under Colm O’Donoghue.

Two winners for Andrew McNamara at Wexford ANDREW McNamara rode two winners at Wexford on Friday night. He took the 2m4f maiden hurdle on the John Kiely-trained Cairde Aris and following up with Pater Casey’s Eight Till Late who won the handicap hurdle over the same trip. Sister Anne, trained and ridden by John Cullen, ran out the easy winner of the opening division of the 2m handicap hurdle while Coney Choice won the second leg of the same race for trainer Lady Jane Alexander and Matthew Bowes. A more local winner was Paul Nolan’s Shadow Play who won the 3m handicap hurdle under Robbie Power. Over fences, Ellaway Rose won the beginners’ chase for Tullowbased Joe Kenny and Ger Fox while the Davy Fitzgeraldtrained Up Sluggarh and Ben Dalton won the handicap chase. John Kiely landed a second winner when Pride Of The Band took the bumper under Colin Motherway.

Zawraq with Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen after winning the Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial Stakes.

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Leopardstown joy for Weld and Smullen DERMOT Weld and Pat Smullen enjoyed four winners at Gowran Park on Saturday and the duo repeated the feat at Leopardstown just 24 hours later. The pair struck with Zannda in the opening 10f maiden and also scored with the highly impressive Zawraq who won the Listed 2000 Guineas Trial in promising fashion.

Stormfly notched up her second success of the season when taking the Group 3 1000 Guineas Trial while a memorable afternoon was completed when Zafayan took the 12f handicap. There was a shock when Aidan O’Brien’s 1/4 favourite John F Kennedy trailed in last of three runners in the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes.

Victory here went to the Ken Condontrained, Shane Foley-ridden Success Days who was another winning for the second time this term. Paul Deegan saddled Aussie Valentine to win the 9f handicap under Chris Hayes while the Fran Berry-ridden Princess Aloof came from off the pace to win the 7f handicap for trainer Jessica Harrington.

BoyleSports Irish Grand National success for Hughes and Walsh CURRAGH trainer Sandra Hughes and amateur rider Katie Walsh were the toast of both Fairyhouse and Irish racing when landing the BoyleSports Irish Grand National with Thunder And Roses at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday. The seven-year-old jumped to the front over the final fence and powered clear to win from Rule The World who carried the same Gigginstown House Stud silks as the winner. Katie Walsh is only the third lady-rider to win the Irish Grand National, her success coming four years after her sisterin-law Nina Carberry landed the spoils

and 31 years after Ann Ferris won on Bentom Boy. Katie’s brother Ruby Walsh was also among the winners as he steered Sempre Medici to success in the Grade 2 novice hurdle and later Vroum Vroum Mag to a comfortable win in the Grade 3 mares’ chase. Willie Mullins, who saddled those winners, had earlier won the Grade 3 juvenile hurdle with Buiseness Sivola who was ridden by Paul Townend. Trainer Tony Martin and Paul Carberry combined to win the Grade 2 Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle with Dedigout who proved too strong for the classy veteran

Thousand Stars. Martin followed up with success in the 2m6f handicap hurdle with I Shot The Sherriff who was also a second winner on the day for former champion jockey Townend. The Summerhill-based trainer matched Willie Mullins’ treble with three winners of his own as Anibale Fly, ridden by Steven Clements, landed the bumper. There was a father and son success in the 2m6f handicap hurdle as Aurora Bell held off the late surge of Mallards In Flight to score by a short-head for the Holycross team of John and Martin Burke.

Cork success for Stack and Lordan GREAT Minds gave trainer Tommy Stack and Wayne Lordan a second big early season success when taking the Listed Cork Stakes on Easter Monday. The pair had won the valuable Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh with OnenightIdreamed on the opening day of the new term and had little difficulty in scoring here at odds of 9/2. Dunlavin trainer Adrian Keatley sent out Athas An Bhean to win the 5f fillies maiden under Fran Berry. It was a first winner of the season for Keatley and another off the mark was Shane Duffy who was on hand to greet Roryslittlesister who narrowly won the 5f handicap under Niall McCullagh at odds of 25/1. The remainder of the card was devoted to point-to-point performers and their amateur

riders. Kevin Power was first off the mark on the Paul Flynn-trained Windy Millie who won the mares’ maiden hunters chase in good style. Johnny King teamed up with owner/trainer Iggy Madden to win the maiden hunters chase with Definite Surprise. Noble Prince was a star of yesteryear and he ran out the easy winner of the Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Chase for Paul Nolan and owner/rider Gerry Spain. Justforjames, owned and trained by Sean Aherne, took the 2m4f bumper under amateur rider Sheila Ahern while Marygale Bridge landed one of the gambles of the year when winning the 2m bumper. Ridden by Ambrose McCurtin, John Joe Walsh’s charge was backed in the hours before the race at odds of 20/1 before being returned the 4/1 winner.

IRISH raiders enjoyed a hugely successful three days at the Aintree Festival. Gordon Elliott was the man to follow on the opening afternoon where he saddled Clarcam to win the Grade 1 novices’ chase under Ruby Walsh and the Paul Carberry-ridden Taglietelle to win the Grade 3 handicap hurdle. Jessica Harrington enjoyed another big win with Jezki who was left clear by the final flight fall of Willie Mullins’ Arctic Fire to land the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle. Enda Bolger’s On The Fringe added to his Cheltenham Festival success with a convincing victory in the Fox Hunters’ Chase in the hands of Nina Carberry. Elliott struck on the second day with Don Cossack who was the impressive winner of the Grade 1 Melling Chase, another high-profile winner for Tony McCoy. Willie Mullins got on the score sheet when Nichols Canyon and Ruby Walsh landed the Grade 1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle while Jonathan Burke and Henry de Bromhead combined to take the Grade 1 Maghull Novice’s Chase with Sizing Granite.

Robbie McNamara stable after Wexford fall ROBBIE McNamara continues to recuperate in the Mater Hospital in Dublin after his fall in the opening race at Wexford on Friday night. The 26-year-old suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung, internal bleeding and fractured vertebrae and was operated on the following morning. The Turf Club’s chief medical officer, Dr Adrian McGoldrick, said, “Robbie remains in a stable condition following his surgery. He is in good spirits and is beginning his recuperation.”

Mullins dominates on final day WILLIE Mullins dominated at the Fairyhouse Easter Festival and he recorded three winners on the final day on Tuesday. Mullins got the day off to a winning start when Upazo and Ruby Walsh took the beginners’ chase in convincing fashion. The pair won the featured Grade 2 Normans Grove Chase with Twinlight who comprehensively reversed form with Mallowney to win his 11th race. The treble was completed when An Dearg Mor comfortably won the bumper in the hands of Patrick Mullins, giving the champion trainer his eighth win at the meeting. Ruby Walsh ended up as top jockey with five winners. Trainer Brian Hamilton landed his biggest success when the Declan Lavery-ridden Jimmy Two Times narrowly won the Grade B 3m handicap hurdle. Tom Mullins and Niall Madden combined to win a similarly valuable 2m handicap hurdle with Some Article who led in the shadow of the post to win from Clondaw Warrior.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 April, 2015

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club HOSTS OF GENTS ALL IRELAND STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

ANOTHER WIN FOR MARK McGARRY Fermoy has always been a successful spot for DCC and so it proved again last Sunday. Despite the wind and rain the club was well represented across all races from juvenile to senior. Just as he did in Colligan a couple of weeks ago, Mark McGarry kicked off the day with a super victory in the under 12 race. Aoibhe Power and Garry Whelan also rode well in this race and finished comfortably in the main bunch. Conor Coleman was in the under 16 race but unfortunately a puncture just a kilometre into the race effectively ended his chances. Senior success came in the A4 race with Liam Moore taking an excellent 5th just ahead of Pa Power in 6th in an intensive sprint finish. Pa's face in the photo tells you all you need to know about the effort. Honourable mentions too to former members of this congregation; Stephen Murray who was 2nd in the A1 race behind Paidi O'Brien; and former chair Emma Walsh who won stage 3 and picked up 3rd overall of the 2 Day Ladies stage race in Broadford. 1-2 IN WATERFORD CRIT The Waterford Crit league started again out in the Airport Business Park last Thursday and it was a 1-2 for the club in the A4 race with Dwayne Kirwan taking the win just ahead of Kieran Cahill. Well done lads, crit racing is tough, but great training. Still more to come from these two shams I think. LIAM ROSSITER PREDICT YOUR TIME 2015 Wednesday, April 16th will see the start of the planned revamp of the traditional early-season club competition for 2015. DCC wishes to thank Liam Rossiter (Liam Rossiter Quality Meats, O’Connell St., Dungarvan) for continued sponsorship of this event. This year, there are a few twists! Details as follows: Meet at Kilrush at 6.15 pm for sign-on and nominate individual time for the designated time-trial section. No sign-on fee. This week the designated section starts approx 300 metres beyond the left turn to Whitechurch (after the Welcome Inn turn left at Richmond House on the approach to Cappoquin, and finish at the former “Cappoquin Chickens.” The TT distance is 6km At 6.30 pm group will cycle together to the Welcome Inn, Cappagh. Anyone coming from the Cappoquin direction may meet here and complete sign-on. Cyclists will be assembled in order of sign-on and proceed individually to the start line. Cyclists are responsible for own safety and must obey rules of the road. One specific point to note is that no passing is allowed approaching the left-hand turn at Richmond House. Times will not be made known, and the winner is the person closest to his / her predicted time. Following this exertion, the group will cycle on together to

Liam Moore and Pa Power battling it out in the sprint finish in Fermoy last Sunday. Villierstown for a short coffeestop and discussion of who’s flying it and other important matters. Then quickly on to Aglish and back to the N72 at the Welcome Inn and home. Reminder: No entry fee. Open to anyone with a Cycling Ireland licence (DCC and other clubs), or intending DCC members. Use of Garmin is not allowed. Maybe keep it on in your back pocket? Exception below. Someone might even buy the winner a coffee! It is felt that preventing “drafting” is like trying to keep the tide out. Therefore, draft if you want; don’t draft if you’re looking for realistic time-trial workout. Anyone drafting must buy coffee for the person in front? (For our many newcomers to DCC, “drafting” is deliberately staying just behind the bike in front of you, making the other rider do all the work) DCC committee is hopeful that the changes for 2015 will make this a really fun event. The objectives are to: Combine the event with a social spin Encourage all groups to mix together Have large number of cyclists eager to participate. On a final note, and this may be tricky… the prize each night is a lollipop and a cup of coffee for the winner. Serious time-trial specialists and top-end club riders might opt to use this as a good fast workout. However, without wanting to put words in your mouth, perhaps you might nominate a seriously ridiculous time, in which case use of your Garmin during the time-trial will most certainly be allowed. That way, there’s a great chance that the winner of the lollipop (and the coffee) will come from Group 3, 4 or 5. We will be putting out a dove to find a few volunteers to look after sign-on and another to be time-keeper at the finish line. Any assistance will be very much appreciated. A committee member will step in (if necessary). PS: The shop in Villierstown normally closes at 5.30pm, but they have informed us that they will open SPECIALLY for us. They provide take-away coffee, snacks and bars etc. We will be attempting to find out in advance roughly what numbers to expect,

As mentioned at the outset, the series is sponsored by Liam Rossiter Quality Meats. Liam does not supply lollipops or coffee, but there are big plans currently being put in place for a big club barbeque on the afternoon /evening of a certain big cycling event in August. Liam’s burgers will go down a treat. More details when confirmed. SPORTIVES It was great to see the DCC jersey prominent in a couple of the big sportives last weekend. On Sunday Beanie took a crew to the Kilmallock Hub tour, while on Saturday we were represented at the Jagged Edge tour in Crosshaven. Many thanks to Nora and Sharon for the report below: Cycling on the EDGE to reach their Haven: 9 DCC members headed west to Crosshaven last Saturday, April 11th for the inaugural Jagged Edge Tour 2015, all eager to take on the hilly challenges offered on both the “pain” and “pleasure” routes and the routes certainly didn’t disappoint! 5 members of Group 5 took on the 65k together with one intrepid infiltrator. It was mentioned that there were TWO hills at the start of this route; however they went for a little longer than that and eased off at the 38k mark, where a very welcome food break awaited. The wind was to their backs for the final 30k and they took in some breathtaking views around the Coast of Innishannon, Carrigaline, Ballinhassig and back to Crosshaven. The organisation of this inaugural event was second to none, with stewarding, food, goodie bags etc and its organisers are to be complimented big time. Great day for a great cause (Cancer Research), tinged with a bit of PAIN and a lot of PLEASURE. We will be back next year. 130km “pain” route” Declan, Sharon and Patrick opted for the 130km “pain” route which proved even more challenging on the day, with strong coastal winds, rain, sand & hailstones. The route climbed out of Crosshaven, onto Myrtleville, Minane Bridge, Kinsale (not stopping at the Bullman!), onto the glorious scenery of the Old Head of Kinsale and then onto a much welcomed 80km food-

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stop at Timoleague. They didn’t mind the last long drag to Bandon as all of the hard climbing was done at that stage, but the trickiest part of the day was manoeuvering through the chaotic traffic in Bandon town. All three had a strong return cycle to Crosshaven, throwing in an interesting little race with another group of cyclists (which DCC won by the way). All in all, it was a very enjoyable day of cycling with good friends in DCC looking out for each other on the day. WEEKEND SPINS Lovely sunshine on Saturday morning for the club spin which took in Cappoquin, Lismore, Tallow, Youghal Bridge, Ardmore, and Old Parish. A different picture altogether on Sunday morning though, with wind and rain making for tough spins. Group 1 & 2 combined and headed to Stradbally, Ballydwane, Bunmahon, Kill, Ballylaneen, Faha, Mahonbridge, Mauma, Beary's Cross, Cappagh, and Ballinameela. Group 3 went to Cappoquin, Lismore, Ballyduff, Fermoy, Tallow and home. 2 punctures and a stop on the way home to search for the "missing tyre levers". Most of the conversations started with "I can't feel my toes". Welcome to the newcomers who joined us today. A small group 4 had a change of route due to the weather, but got through a wet and windy 80k. Group 5 lost a few to the Jagged Edge tour and headed to Lismore and back puncture free. Saturday's spin is a mixed ability 80-100k spin and if anyone wants to suggest routes please let us know and we will post them in advance too. To be informed of the weekend's routes please check the Facebook page on Saturdays or send an email to updates@dungarvancc.com requesting to be added to the list to receive the routes. Club spins leave at 9:00 a.m., from John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturdays, and The Square on Sundays. CYCLING QUOTE “One is called 'Valley Of The Tears', the other is called 'Serenity', the clue is in the name shams. See ye back at the pool.” I'm giving the honours to myself this week as I gave the reasons behind my choice of climb in the Canaries.

LADIES NATIONAL SOCIAL DAY This year on the 18th April we have the honour of hosting the Ladies National Social Day, there will be over 80 Ladies taking part from all over Ireland. It will be a 3 Ball Scramble, the draw has been made and is on the noticeboard in the clubhouse. This is a great occasion for the Pitch and Putt playing ladies to meet their fellow competitors from all over Ireland and an honour for our club to host the competition. (Due to the competition the course will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week, anyone with a few spare hours would be very welcome to come and help get the course ready for this great competition). PUBS LEAGUE SPONSORED BY THE ANCHOR BAR The draw has now been made for this year’s Pubs League, games must be played by the 26th April. Please note that the course will be closed on the 16th,17th and 18th April due to the Ladies National Social Day. The draw is as follows – Radley’s Engineering v. The Tudor House; The Ballymaccers v. The Lifeboats; The Marine Bar v. The Sailing Club; The Cove Bar v. The Gold Coast; PnP v. The O'Mahoney’s; Anchor Bar B v. Murray’s, Ring; Tom Curran’s Hardware v. Paddy Foley’s A; Clonea v. TUS; The Moorings v. Minnies Bar; Dillon’s B v. Quealy's; Paddy Foley’s B v. Dillon’s A; Anchor Bar A v. Stradbally GAA. MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR Ladies National Day – April 18th. Cunnigar Scratch Cup – May 9th. County Board Strokeplay – May 24th 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon. President’s Day (Patsy Hackett) – June 14th. All-Ireland Gents Strokeplay – July 25th+26th. Butcher’s Block – August 8th. So everyone get practising. BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 1st Nett: Marie Forde, Mary Daly. 1st Gross: Cait Mulcahy, Evelyn Torrens, Paul O'Riordan. 2nd Nett: Ann Wall, Breda Murphy,

Owen Simms. 2nd Gross: Maureen Widger, Stella Kinsella, Paddy Noonan. WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. tee off 10.30 a.m. 4th March – Nett: Breda Foley, Kathleen Foran. Gross: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Lorraine Troy. SATURDAY TOURNAMENT Names to be in by 1.00 p.m. tee off 1.30 p.m. Nett: Kathleen Foran, Liam Simms. Gross: Oliviere Walsh, Paddy Noonan. From now on with Saturday games please note: The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards). JUVENILE COMPETITIONS The Juvenile competitions are now underway, and despite the wet and windy weather the game still went ahead with Fionn Nagle winning 1st Nett, closely followed by Jamie Mulcahy in 2nd Nett and Kyle Hackett with 3rd Nett. Well done lads see you next Sunday at 1.00 p.m. MEN’S MATCHPLAY LEAGUE The inaugural Men’s Matchplay League is now in full swing, and all the participants are enjoying the challenge. This league has been sponsored by The Shamrock Restaurant, O’Connell St., Dungarvan, and the club is most appreciative of such a very generous gesture by this popular local restaurant. This is a new competition format for the club and will give everyone especially the inter-club team, some badly needed practice in a Matchplay setting. There are 14 players in total taking part in the league which means there will be 13 rounds of games. Each and every one of the participants is capable of winning this league, and we look forward to some fiercely competitive matches in the coming weeks. Best of luck to all the lads! 6th round draw is – Paul O'Riordan v. Michael Havens; Aiden O'Rourke v. Liam Simms; John Charles v. Paddy Noonan; Stephen Donovan v. Eoin Simms; Patsy Hackett v. Colin Houlihan; Paul Healy v. Declan Byrne; Michael

Kyle Hackett, Fionn Nagle and Jamie Mulcahy.

Ahearne v. Finbar O'Rourke. 7th round draw is – Michael Havens v. Stephen Donovan; Declan Byrne v. Aiden O'Rourke; Paul O'Riordan v. John Charles; Patsy Hackett v. Paul Healy; Paddy Noonan v. Eoin Simms; Finbar O'Rourke v. Colin Houlihan; Liam Simms v. Michael Ahearne. HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in One competition, so we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. There's fierce competition already with everyone trying to get the ultimate hole in one. To date Patsy Hackett (3), Paddy Noonan (2) Michael Ahearne, Liam Simms, each have one each. Breda O'Donnell (2) and Jacinta O'Mahoney (2) and Cait Mulcahy has now has a hole in one for the womens section. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number 11, the winner this week was Corinne McGee. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition. So all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. DID YOU KNOW? Course and Club Etiquette – Every club member should adopt a positive attitude and show respect to other members in the decisions and running of the club. Members who are interested in the welfare of the club work very hard to promote the club in a positive light. Working together for a common purpose while respecting individual roles within the club can make all the effort very worthwhile. MEMBERSHIP FEES Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30. Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps and gloves are for sale in clubhouse.