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DOG owners are being
warned to have control
of their dogs at all times,
after five sheep were
savaged and killed by a
dog in the Dungarvan
area last week, writes
Paul Mooney.
The sheep were set upon
by a large crossbreed dog on
lands at Coolnasmear.
The farmer who owned
Muiri K
Boutique
the sheep contacted Gardaí
about the incident.
The dog was later traced
and put down, while it is
understood that compensation for the dead
sheep will be paid to the
farmer by the dog owner.
A local farmer, who
declined to be named, asked
dog owners to be wary of
where their pet is and to
have control over it at all
times. “Stray dogs roaming
the land are always a danger
to sheep,” said the farmer.
He pointed out that
while compensation is
usually paid by dog owners
for sheep killed by their
dogs, it doesn’t make up for
the stress caused to the
sheep flock and the farmer.
“The rest of the sheep
can be badly affected by
such attacks and the sheep
can be nervous of all dogs,”
he said.
The farmer reiterated his
call upon dog owners to
have proper control of their
dogs at all times, particularly
around farming and grazing
land.
Last week, the Irish
Cattle and Sheep Farmers’
Association issued a similar
warning to dog owners, as
lambing season begins and
sheep are extra vulnerable
to attacks.
ICSA Sheep Chairman,
Paul Brady said that all
dogs, from cherished family
pets, to prized working
dogs, can potentially cause
an awful lot of distress and
damage to sheep if dogs are
not kept under control.
Mr. Brady pointed out
that at this time of year
sheep flocks have heavily
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SINGLE
wind
turbine sought by
GlaxoSmithKline
(GSK) in Dungarvan
has been appealed to
An Bord Pleanála.
Last January,Waterford
County Council granted
conditional permission
for the turbine with a
hub-height of 85 metres,
a blade radius of up to 46
metres (blade diameter of
92 metres) and overall
height of up to 131
metres from ground to
blade tip, at GSK’s site at
Knockbrack, Dungarvan,
along with associated site
works. (Planning reference: 13467).
A similar planning
application last year was
refused by An Bord
Pleanála on the grounds
of noise nuisance and
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pregnant ewes, and some
may have already started
lambing.
Mr. Brady said it was
important dog owners
ensure their dogs are under
control at all times and do
not attack defenceless
animals such as sheep - to
avoid a scenario whereby a
farmer is forced to shoot a
dog in order to protect his
livestock.
Proposed wind
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appealed to An
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disturbance, but GSK
said their new planning
application takes those
issues into account,
through a proposed new
gearless wind turbine, as
well as a 30 percent
increased distance from
the nearest residence.
However, the current
application by GSK was
appealed to An Bord
Pleanála
on
14th
February, 2014, by
Michael
Kugel
of
Lisfennel
Close,
Dungarvan; and Sharon
Mulcahy
and
Pat
Cunningham
of
Lisfennel, Dungarvan.
(Bord
reference:
PL24.243011).
An Bord Pleanála is
due to make a decision
on the case by 19th June,
2014.
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WEATHER OUTLOOK
TODAY will be cool with just a few isolated showers
initially, though these will have died away by mid morning. There will be good sunny spells for a time, but it
will become cloudy during the afternoon with rain
spreading eastwards during the evening. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in a moderate to fresh southwest to west wind, which will back southerly during the
afternoon and increase strong to gale force and gusty.
The outlook is for unsettled and colder conditions
with more extensive frosts some nights.
Rather blustery with heavy rain on Wednesday
evening and early Wednesday night, but the rain will
clear eastwards around midnight and colder clearer conditions with scattered heavy showers will follow. Some
frost is likely around dawn and the risk of icy stretches.
Thursday will be a cold blustery day, with sunny spells
and showers, especially through western and northern
areas. Afternoon highs of 6 to 8 degrees in a fresh and
gusty westerly winds.
Cold and frosty in places on Thursday night with a
risk of some icy conditions. Scattered wintry showers
will affect parts of the west and north with some rain
and sleet developing further south and the risk of some
snow on higher ground.
Friday will be a cold day with fairly widespread
showers at first, some wintry on higher ground, but
many places will become dry and bright for a time as
showers die away. Frosty Friday night under clear skies,
but showery in parts of the southwest and west.
Rather cold over the weekend, with northerly winds
on Saturday bringing showers, mostly to coastal areas,
but drier conditions inland. Rain developing later
Sunday in the west and northwest. Frosts expected at
night over the weekend.
Dungarvan’s Ciara Donnelly (far right) awaits the judges’ decision on RTÉ’s The Voice of Ireland
last Sunday evening. Included in the photograph are Presenter Kathryn Thomas (centre) and Galway
contestant Emma Walsh.
Ciara makes it onto
the Live Show stage
of ‘Voice of Ireland’
DUNGARVAN’S Ciara
Donnelly has made it
through to the Live
Shows of ‘The Voice of
Ireland’.
The 25-year-old took
part in the ‘Battle Auditions’
stage last Sunday night, and
was paired with Galway’s
Emma Walsh to sing ‘My
Hero’ by the Foo Fighters.
Ciara was originally one
of five contestants chosen
from 60 applicants by a
selection of 2FM DJs to go
through as a ‘wildcard’.
Ciara’s rendition of
‘Lonely Boy’ by The Black
Keys during the blind auditions earlier in January
turned judges Bressie, followed by Kian and then
Jamelia.
Ciara decided to go with
Bressie as mentor.
Last
Sunday
night,
Bressie paired Ciara with
Emma Walsh, with both
giving a superb performance of the Foo Fighters
song ‘My Hero’.
However, in the end
Ciara shone through and
was selected by Bressie to
go through to the Live
Shows stage of the competition.
Judge Dolores Riordan
described
Ciara
and
Emma’s performance as
“really brilliant”.
“I think you know what
came across is that you have
a good friendship, you both
seem really chilled out,
Ciara Donnelly performing last
Sunday evening on the Voice
of Ireland.
relaxed like you were having a laugh, you have a kind
of a nice yin/yang kind of
thing going on,” said
Dolores.
Judge Kian said the Foo
Fighters are one of his
favourite bands of all time.
“So to hear a Foo
Fighters song puts a smile
on my face ... but to hear
two girls sing it and blow it
out of the water like that ...
that was incredible,” said
Kian.
Judge Bressie described
Foo Fighters lead singer,
David Grohl as “one of the
best rock singers that ever
walk this planet”.
“To do a male vocalist
the way you did it and it
was full of attitude - you’ve
no idea how far you’ve
come, the both of ye,” said
Bressie.
“The way we make decisions are on our preference
of taste and how we can
pick songs and how we can
sculpt them through the
live shows and that singer
tonight and that performance for me was Ciara,”
added Bressie.
The Battle Auditions will
continue until 16th March
with other contestants.
There will then be seven
Live Shows from Sunday,
16th March, to 27th April,
in Dublin’s Helix, for a
chance to win a recording
contract with Universal.
The Voice of Ireland is
broadcast on RTÉ One
every Sunday from 6.30
p.m.
MEET THE
CONTESTANTS
If you would like to get
up close to some of the
contestants you can catch
them on the Müller Corner
Red Chair Tour - which
will come to City Square,
Waterford, on Saturday, 8th
March, from 12.30 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to
sit in the red chair, would
you like to see the contestants perform some of the
favourite songs? Now is
your chance.
You can come by, sit in
the chair and enjoy some
top class performances from
the contestants! You can also
enter an exclusive competition to win a VIP night at
the live shows and meet the
coaches in Dublin’s Helix
Theatre courtesy of Müller
Corner.
DUNGARVAN
and
West Waterford Chamber
is appealing to the public
to keep their business
local after recent closures
of businesses in the
town.
The Chamber stated
that before you decide to
shop
online
for
groceries,
household
products,
insurance,
books, clothes, cosmetics
and even medication, to
spare a thought about
keeping your business
local.
“Everyone must support local for this to be
effective,”
said
a
Chamber spokesperson.
“Don’t leave it up to
your neighbour.”
Over the past couple
of weeks, Dungarvan has
lost at least 30 jobs with
the closure of three retail
shops on O’Connell
Street.
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Pot holes described as “craters”
“CRATERS” was the term used at the
February meeting of Waterford County
Council to describe pot holes which have
formed in the road leading to Piltown
Upper.
Cllr.Tom Cronin (FF) said the particular
road, from the N25 up past Piltown Upper
and Blackwater Garden Centre, “has holes
in the road that are the size of craters”.
“I am amazed it has been allowed to get
so bad,” said Cllr. Cronin.
Director of Services, Paul Daly, noted the
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Proceeds of photographic
prints will go to Marie’s
Head Shave fundraiser
ALL the money raised
in the sale of some
beautifully
mounted
prints on display at
Murray’s
Pharmacy,
Dungarvan, which have
been
donated
by
Dungarvan
Camera
Club and Patrick Power,
will go towards Marie
Mulcahy’s Head Shave
fundraiser, which will
take place next week.
Marie, who works in
Murray’s Pharmacy, will
shave her head as part of
Today FM’s Shave or Dye
campaign, which raises
money for the Irish
Cancer Society.
Marie’s head shave will
take place at the Local
Bar, Grattan Square,
Dungarvan, at 9.00 p.m.
on 7th March, 2014.
Pictured is Marie Mulcahy,
who will shave her head to
help raise money for the Irish
Cancer Society, as part of
Today FM’s Shave or Dye campaign.
The individual or
group who makes the
highest donation can
shave Marie’s head on the
night.
The
photographic
prints are on display in
Murray’s Pharmacy window and at the photolab
counter, and are available
for purchase, with all the
proceeds being donated to
Marie’s head shave effort
for the Irish Cancer
Society.
Donations can also be
made
to
Marie’s
fundraiser at Murray’s
Pharmacy, Dungarvan and
Kirwan’s
Pharmacy,
Kilmacthomas,
while
donations will also be
accepted on the night.
People are being asked
to support this worthy
cause.
Murray’s
Pharmacy
have pledged to make a
ten percent donation of
the total amount raised by
Marie’s fundraiser.
The window at Murray’s Pharmacy, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, displaying the beautifully mounted prints by Dungarvan Camera
Club and Patrick Power. All the money raised from the sale of the prints will go to Marie Mulcahy’s head shave fundraiser in aid of
the Irish Cancer Society.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Dog fouling issue is
dragging Dungarvan
‘through the muck’
THE issue of dog fouling around Dungarvan
is a difficult one to
address, but the Town
Council wants something done to tackle
the problem once and
for all.
Dog fouling of the streets
is a disgusting problem
which is allowed by irresponsible dog owners who
do not clean up after their
pet - and it can be a health
hazard for children and
adults, as well as cause problems for wheelchair users.
The problem has been
raised in the columns of this
newspaper over the years in
the hope that dog owners
will cop on and clean up
after their pooch, and not
have the streets of
Dungarvan left in a filthy
condition which will likely
give the town a bad name.
More recently, visitors to
the town have noticed the
problem in certain areas of
the town, particularly
where the new Smarter
Travel
walkways
are
installed.
Raising the issue at the
February
meeting
of
Dungarvan Town Council,
Cllr. Michael Cosgrove
(FG) said dog fouling was
particularly bad along
Youghal Road and Mitchel
Street.
“It is destroying our
town,” said Cllr. Cosgrove.
While he acknowledged
the issue can be a difficult
one to police, he asked that
appeals continue to be
made to dog owners to be
more responsible.
“A lot of people have
been commenting on the
problem and I’m sure the
Tidy Towns volunteers have
frequently come across the
problem. But this problem
is becoming progressively
worse and Youghal Road
and Mitchel Street are in a
terrible condition with dog
fouling,”
added
Cllr.
Cosgrove, who asked if
there was anything the
Council could do.
Cllr. Ann Marie Rossiter
(FF) concurred, saying that
the problem also seems to
be very bad outside schools
in the town.
Cllr. Billy Kyne (Lab)
said it can be next to
impossible to effectively
police.
“Otherwise, you become
‘big brother’ entirely and
police it rigorously,” said
Cllr. Kyne.
He said he felt that
allowing all refuse bins to
accept dog foul was not the
right move, as it didn’t add
anything to solving the
problem.
“This is an issue, but
would we be complaining
about it if it was rigidly
policed and people were
being stopped in the
street?” he asked.
Cllr. Kyne highlighted
that the Smarter Travel
walkway along the old railway tracks was another area
where the dog fouling
problem “is visible”.
“I think ‘big brother’ is a
way to possibly tackle the
problem,” said Cllr. Kyne.
Mayor Teresa Wright
(Lab) said it was a dangerous
problem if children fell into
dog litter, while Cllr.
Rossiter pointed out that it
was an issue for wheelchair
users.
Town
Clerk,
Joe
O’Flaherty agreed it was a
serious problem for the
town, but said there was difficulty enforcing the byelaws which prohibit dog
fouling.
Mr. O’Flaherty said dog
fouling was a problem
which occurs mainly in
suburban areas where there
are not a lot of people
around.
He acknowledged that
he was getting more and
more emails / complaints
about dog fouling around
the town from people who
have come to live in
Dungarvan, but admitted he
doesn’t have a solution to
the problem
Mr. O’Flaherty said it
was a difficult issue and
hoped that with time, dog
owners would take the
message on board and
become more responsible
with the dogs.
He pointed out that by
allowing dog litter to be
disposed of in any refuse bin
around town removes a
person’s excuse that they
didn’t want to carry it
around with them.
“Allowing dog foul to be
put into any of the refuse
bins made it that bit easier
for people to actually pick
it up and dispose of it,” he
said.
Mr. O’Flaherty said he
was hopeful that the problem
would
improve
through highlighting the
problems and health risks
associated with dog fouling,
which might make dog
owners more responsible.
Independent Councillor
Dr. Tom Higgins said the
entrance to Clonea Beach
“is appalling”.
He said people arrive at
the beach in their cars with
dogs and the first thing the
dog does is its business.
“It would be great if
something could be done
about it,” said Dr. Higgins.
Mr. O’Flaherty agreed,
and described the issue at
Clonea Beach as “irresponsible and inconsiderate” to
other users of the beach and
members of the public.
Dr. Higgins drew attention to a new scheme
launched last January by
Waterford County Council
- ‘The Green Dog Walker’
initiative - where dog
owners sign up to a pledge
agreeing to criteria, such as
wearing an armband / bag
dispenser when walking
their dog, cleaning up after
their dog and be happy to
be approached to ‘lend’ a
dog waste bag to those
without.
Retirement of Bishop William Lee as Bishop of the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore (l. to r.): Bishop Donal Murray; Bishop Emeritus
William Lee; and Monsignor Nicholas O'Mahony, Diocesan Administrator, pictured at a presentation to Bishop Lee to mark his retirement as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore.
Model Esme with a 1029 De Soto Tourer launches The RIAC National Classic Car Show 2014, supported by AXA Insurance, which returns to the RDS Simmonscourt Hall this weekend. Doors will
be open Saturday and Sunday at 10.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m. The show will be twice as big as it
was last year with 36 Classic Car clubs featured this year.
[Peter Houlihan]
Rare book which
outlines trial of
Lord Dungarvan
is up for auction
A VERY rare first edition
book of Irish legal interest,
which outlines a sensational criminal trial of
Lord Dungarvan at the
Old Bailey, London,
England, in the 18th
Century, is up for auction
next week.
‘The Trial of Lord
Dungarvan’ is an account
of the events at the Old
Bailey, held on 17th
January, 1791, where Lord
Dungarvan
(Edmund
Boyle), the eldest son of
the Earl of Cork, was
accused (but acquitted) of
theft by “an abandoned
prostitute ... with a view to
extort money”.
The case caused quite a
scandal at the time. Lord
Dungarvan was acquitted
and the woman, a
Mrs.Weldon, described as
“an abandoned pros-
titute”, and London
actress, left the court
“amidst the hisses and execrations of the audience”.
Mrs.Weldon is depicted
in the book’s engraved
plate. The first edition
book was printed for Mr.
Lewis, Russell Street,
Convent Garden, London,
1791.
The book features a
preface, warning “young
gentlemen, whose levity
may bring them into a
similar situation ... that it
may not always be in the
power, even for a man of
fashion, to refute the plausible tale of an artful
woman (although a prostitute) ...”
The Trial of Lord
Dungarvan is among several books up for auction
on the day which give
accounts of some of the
Mrs. Weldon, depicted on
the book’s engraved plate.
sensational criminal trials
of the 18th Century, as
well as rare and historic
European law books from
a collection at the Los
Angeles County Law
Library.
The Trial of Lord
Dungarvan (Lot 433,
Trials, 1791) will go up for
auction at Bonhams,
Knightsbridge, London,
England, on 5th March,
2014, as part of the Law
Books auction starting at
11.00 a.m. The book is
estimated between €490
and €730.
More information on
the auction and lots at:
www.bonhams.com.
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issue a ‘letter of comfort’ because IFI
and NP&WS have their own responsibilities under the EU Habitats
Directive.
“I know it has caused problems,”
Mr. Daly acknowledged. “But there is
a process which needs to be gone
through. It is a slow process. We can
provide help to landowners through
the process, but they have to go
through that process before any work
is carried out,” explained Mr. Daly.
Mr. Daly pointed out that if IFI
intervened with the landowner in
relation to the work he was carrying
out, then there was a reason.
“That landowner will still have to
talk with Inland Fisheries,” said Mr.
Daly.
Cllr. O’Ryan said Councillors were
previously promised a list and map
detailing the culverts and drains
around the county.
“If we don’t access these culverts
now, some farmers may be reluctant in
the future to let water into their
fields,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.
“Those rural roads have to be clear
at night, or it could lead to catastrophic incidents.”
He called for a concerted effort by
the Council to take the water off the
roads by opening up the culverts.
“Landowners are willing to do it,
then we should help them do it,” said
Cllr. O’Ryan, who called for all the
culverts and drains to be databased as
soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Cllr. Brendán Coffey
(FG) sought clarity on landowners
wanting to repair and maintain river
banks.
He pointed out that the dredging of
rivers should be put on the national
agenda, if they are going to try and
prevent occurrences such as rivers
bursting their banks.
He pointed out that areas near
Portlaw were completely flooded by
the River Clodagh and River Suir.
“There was over 200 acres underwater in the Bog Road area,” said Cllr.
Coffey.
Mr. Daly responded, saying that
landowners would likely have issues
repairing and maintaining flood banks
if they are in a Special Area of
Conservation (SAC).
Director of Services for Planning,
Brian White, pointed out that the
repair of a water course or barrier
doesn’t not require planning permission.
“However, if someone wants to
heighten or widen river defences, then
planning permission is required,” Mr.
White clarified.
“If the land is in an SAC, then an
assessment on the environment is also
required.”
Mr. White said that any landowner
who has land in an SAC and is wanting to carry out repair or maintenance
work to river defences, they must
notify the National Parks and Wildlife
Service (NP&WS).
“Our advice to any landowner is
always be in touch with the
NP&WS.”
Mr.White said the Council “are not
in a position to advise landowners of
the environmental impacts of widening or heightening flood barriers”.
“They may have to engage their
own experts on that front,” said Mr.
White.
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attempting work on their land, such as
the unblocking of drains / culverts, or
the repair of a water course or barrier,
must liaise with the Inland Fisheries
Ireland (IFI) and National Parks and
Wildlife Service (NP&WS) before any
works are carried out.
At the February meeting of
Waterford County Council, Cllr.
Michael J. O’Ryan (FF) highlighted a
case where a landowner was attempting to unblock a drain on his land to
take flood water off the road, but was
prevented from doing so by the Inland
Fisheries.
“Is it policy for the County
Council to use the public road as a
drain?” questioned Cllr. O’Ryan.
“This landowner was a concerned citizen trying to take flood water off the
road by opening up his culverts and
drains, but was told he was doing
wrong by Inland Fisheries.”
Cllr. O’Ryan sought a ‘letter of
comfort’ from the Council to allow
the landowner to carry out the work.
“If there is a letter of comfort, I can
guarantee the job will be done this
week and the road will be safer. The
farmer in question would do the work
with a heart-and-a-half and it will
allow the water to go down a drain
which is already there on his land, and
not to have the water coming down
the road, creating havoc for every road
user!”
Cllr. O’Ryan said it was “regulation
gone overboard” where frog spawn
and wildlife are more important than
human life.
Responding, Director of Services,
Paul Daly, said the Council could not
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Afterhours at Sherry
FitzGerald Reynolds
THE Dungarvan & West
Waterford Chamber in
association with Sherry
FitzGerald
Reynold
Dungarvan is pleased to
invite you to our business
afterhours at the offices of
Sherry
FitzGerald
Reynolds, Bridge Street,
Dungarvan, n Thursday,
20th March, from 5.30 –
7.00 p.m.
This will be a very exciting and high profile event
where 2 guest speakers will
give brief presentations that
are sure to be of interest to
guests
Guests Speakers:
Marian Finnegan – Chief
Economist and Director of
Research with the Sherry
FitzGerald Group
Frank Daly – NAMA
Chairman
(and
a
Dungarvan native)
Gearóid Ó Conchubhair, son of Breda and the late Michael Connors of Ballinamult and Dublin,
recently graduated with an M.A. (Master's Degree) in Scríobh agus Cumarsáid na Gaeilge from
University College Dublin. He is currently working as a researcher in Dublin.
Hot finger food and
refreshments will be served
at 5.30 p.m. sharp.
Booking is essential and
can be done through the
Chamber office Tel. 058
45054 or email [email protected]
or
through Sherry Fitzgerald
Reynolds Office on Tel; 058
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Applicants are housed
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ALL applicants / tenants who are
housed by voluntary housing bodies,
such as Clúid and Respond, come
from the local authority housing list,
the February meeting of Waterford
County Council was told.
Cllr. James Tobin (FF) questioned
how many people are on the housing
list and how many are being housed
by voluntary housing bodies.
Responding, County Secretary,
Carmel Hourigan said that 100 percent of the applicants / tenants who
are housed by the voluntary housing
bodies are from the Council’s housing
list.
“They are providing the accommodation, and they are reducing the
numbers on our housing list,” said Ms.
Hourigan. “We will always work with
voluntary housing bodies in relation
to the provision of accommodation.”
Cllr. Tobin said the Council should
also write to the Department of
Environment in relation to the Tenant
Purchase Scheme.
“We were promised a new Tenant
Purchase Scheme, then nothing happened,” said Cllr. Tobin.
Ms. Hourigan pointed out that the
Council did write to Minister of State
for Housing, Jan O’Sullivan, and
received a response back in January,
which stated the overall position
remains the same - “The precise terms
of the new scheme will be set out in
regulations as soon as the necessary
legislation is enacted. Unfortunately,
there is no definitive timeline in place
at this moment”.
Cllr. Tobin asked that the County
Council send the Department
“another reminder” about setting up a
new Tenant Purchase Scheme.
Concurring, Cllr. Ger Barron (Lab)
said the lack of a Tenant Purchase
Scheme is not a satisfactory situation
for the Council or the people
involved.
“There are a lot of people who
want to avail of the scheme,” said Cllr.
Barron.
“It was always a very good scheme
and it enabled people who were renting houses to become the owners of
their own home.
“The sooner we get this scheme up
and running again, the better,” Cllr.
Barron added.
Cllr. Nora Flynn (FG) sought clarification on the restrictions /
conditions when a tenant wanted to
purchase their Council house.
Ms. Hourigan confirmed that such
restrictions / conditions would be
included in the transfer order.
“If a person wants to sell their
home, they have to contact the
Council to get approval, in the first 20
years after they bought the property
from us,” said Ms. Hourigan.
“If a person wants to let their
property, the Council would look at
each individual case and look at the
circumstances, but everything has to
come through the local authority,”
added Ms. Hourigan.
Council to determine
how to allocate funding
for housing aid grants
WATERFORD County
Council is currently going
through applications for
housing aid grants to determine how to allocate the
money.
At the February meeting
of Waterford County
Council, Cllr. Declan
Doocey (FG) queried
where the Council were in
relation to housing aid
grants.
County
Secretary,
Carmel Hourigan, replied
that the Council are currently going through applications received.
Ms. Hourigan said the
Council have a balance of
€215,000 for housing aid
grants this year.
“At the moment we have
a total of 75 applications for
housing aid for older people, which mainly consists
of windows and door
replacements sought,” Ms.
Hourigan said.
She said that the Council
has to go through the
applications before a final
decision is made, to see how
many grants the Council
can award.
“Thirty percent of the
allocation we have for
grants would be kept for
housing aid for older people
and they would be done on
a priority basis from the
date we received them.”
Following a query from
Cllr. Nora Flynn (FG), Ms.
Hourigan confirmed that
the Council are currently
accepting emergency applications for grants, particularly from people with a
disability who are seeking
aid for housing adaptation.
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Chamber
calls for
rates relief
for storm
damaged
businesses
WAT E R F O R D
Chamber has called on
the Government to offer
rates relief to those businesses affected by flood
and storm damage.
President of Waterford
Chamber Nora Widger
said, “A significant number of businesses in
Waterford City and
County have suffered
severe damage to their
business as a result of the
ongoing storms. We are
calling
on
the
Government to offer a
three-month rates rebate
to those affected by the
recent extreme weather
conditions.
The Government has
promised to make Ireland
the best small country in
the world in which to do
business in 2016. One
way to do this is to provide additional supports
to businesses when it is
badly needed.
Businesses which have
suffered need all the support the Government can
give to help them get
back on their feet.”
Councillor
raises
concern
over roads
THE state of the roads in
the Kilmeaden area were
highlighted
at
the
February meeting of
Waterford
County
Council.
Cllr. John O’Leary
(FF) highlighted the
issue, and pointed out
that citizens “are paying
through the nose for
services, which they are
not getting”.
“People are paying
property tax, USC, PRSI,
PAYE tax, motor tax and
they are getting nothing
back!” said Cllr. O’Leary.
Director of Services,
Paul Daly, said he would
pass the Councillor’s concerns about the roads in
Kilmeaden on to the Area
Engineer.
NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Health and safety
regulations prohibit
Council from
removing fallen
trees at night-time
DUE to health and safety
regulations,
County
Council workers are no
longer allowed to remove
fallen trees, particularly at
night-time and during
severe weather.
Cllr. John Pratt (Lab)
noted that there were a lot
of fallen trees on the roads
due to severe stormy
weather over the past couple of weeks.
At the February meeting
of the Council, he said that
Council workers may get
called out to fallen trees,
but they cannot touch
them under health and
safety regulations, and also
warned private individuals
not to approach trees, as
there could be tangled
electrical wires amongst the
branches.
Cllr. Declan Doocey
(FG) said he was proved
right from the previous
Council meeting, when he
suggested that trees within
falling distance of a public
road should be removed.
“Mother nature helped
me out and took out a lot
of trees without the assistance of chainsaws,” said
Cllr. Doocey.
“My fear was that someone could be killed - and it
very nearly happened.”
Cllr. James Tobin (FF)
noted that all Council
workers could do is put
signs up warning people of
fallen trees.
“Those men have chainsaw certs, but they can’t cut
the tree,” said Cllr. Tobin.
“The Council are mak-
ing themselves legally
responsible when they put
up danger signs to say
‘fallen trees ahead’, but they
can’t remove that danger.
“Who is responsible?
Why can’t a man with a
chainsaw cert cut that
fallen tree? What law would
he be breaking.They could
be breaking a bigger law by
leaving the fallen tree in
place,” warned Cllr. Tobin.
Director of Services,
Paul Daly, said under health
and safety regulations, if a
tree falls across a public
road at night, the road will
be closed and a diversion
put in place.
“Unless there is significant risk to life, we don’t go
near that tree,” said Mr.
Daly. “Because the workers
can’t see what they are
doing at night and it is
generally in inclement conditions and it would be a
dangerous job. We also
don’t know if there are
electricity cables caught in
the tree.”
Mr. Daly confirmed that
the Council workers would
generally be qualified to
take trees apart if the tree
has fallen.
He said that Council
workers were stopped from
felling
upright
trees
because the health and
safety has gone beyond
what the Council could
manage.
“Generally for felling
upright trees, we contract
the work out. It is quicker,
cheaper, simpler and safer
for the men,” Mr. Daly said.
Pictured at the launch of the new history book Irish Heart, English Blood: The Making of Youghal by Michael Twomey at The Red
Store on Friday, 21st February, 2014 were Michael and Katharine Twomey, Margaret Collins, Gwen Corcoran, Deidre McCarthy and
Crystal Bradley.
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Pictured at the launch of the new history book Irish Heart, English Blood: The Making of Youghal by Michael Twomey at The Red
Store on Friday, 21st February, 2014 were Marian O’Halloran, Brigid Flavin, Mary Carson and Polaris Kirwan.
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Councillor described dredging work
at Helvick Pier as “waste of money”
THE dredging work taking place at
Helvick Pier appears to be “a waste of
money”, one Councillor stated at the
February meeting of Waterford County
Council.
Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG) said the Pier is
being dredged at Helvick, but the material
is being placed at the back of the inner harbour.
“Then, in three or four months time, it
can be deposited at sea,” said Cllr. Nugent.
“That doesn’t make any logical sense to me
and it is like going about and trying to
waste money,” he said.
County Mayor Damien Geoghegan (FG)
queried why it is okay to remove dredged
material from Helvick, but not from
Dungarvan.
“A few months ago, funding was in place
to dredge Dungarvan Harbour, but at the
last minute, Waterford County Council
refused to allow dredging to take place in
Dungarvan,” said Mayor Geoghegan.
Cllr. Nugent pointed out that the
dredged material is not being removed from
Helvick.
“That is the problem, it is not being
removed, it is only being moved 30 feet
from where they are dredging it at
Helvick,” said Cllr. Nugent.
Director of Services, Paul Daly, explained
that the dumping of dredged material at sea
is usually prohibited and a special
Department of Marine licence is needed.
He said that once the dredged material is
brought on land, it becomes an EPA matter.
“The material has to be sampled and has to
be approved to be suitable for disposal,” said
Mr. Daly. “At Helvick, it is a temporary
storage with a view to disposing of it later.”
Mr. Daly said in relation to Dungarvan,
it was a more difficult problem because of
silt in the dredged material and regulations
in relation to the EU Habitats Directive.
“The dredged material at Helvick was
more simple to deal with because it was
much more cleaner material,” he said.
Mr. Daly said it was hoped to get the
paperwork sorted for Dungarvan, but added
that the process can be long and tedious,
whereas the window of opportunity for
grants can be short.
Cllr. Nugent again said that the storage
of dredged material at Helvick’s inner har-
bor appeared to him to be a waste of
money.
Mr. Daly said that it was a process which
has to be followed, because “the process
does serve a purpose”.
HELVICK SLIPWAY
Cllr. Nugent said that the existing slipway is being raised approximately 25 cm (9
inches) and asked if it could stop boats
being launched at a certain time.
Mr. Daly said the raising of the slipway is
an ‘over-slant’ to take out the unevenness
from the slipway.
“It is actually being extended out beyond
where it used to stop, so boats should still
be able to get out, and with the slipway
further out in the water it shouldn’t affect
the launch of the boats,” Mr. Daly added.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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DUNGARVAN
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
MARY STOKES
Transfer of
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for €1.00
ANTI illegal encampment barriers on the
Riverstown Relief Road,
Tramore should be in
place by the end of
March.
At the February meeting of Waterford County
Council,
Cllr.
Joe
Conway
(Ind)
had
queried when the barriers would be in place.
Director of Services,
Paul Daly, said the anti
illegal encampment barriers should be in place
by the end of March.
Road
number
signage to
be erected
ROAD signage indicating the road number
should be erected in the
coming weeks.
Cllr. Mary Greene
(FG) had raised concern
that local roads around
Rathgormack, Clonea
Power, north County
Waterford area did not
have road numbers.
Director of Services,
Paul Daly, said that as far
as he knew, the Council is
in possession of the signs,
it is only a matter of getting them up now, which
he expected to happen
soon.
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Local Area Plans passed
at County Council
THE Local Area Plans for Lismore,
Portlaw and Tramore were passed at
the February meeting of Waterford
County Council.
The Local Area Plans set out the
overall strategy for the proper planning
and sustainable development of
Lismore, Portlaw and Tramore for the
period 2014-2020. All planning applications received for these Plan areas
will be assessed under the new Plans.
The Plans, which may be subject to
interim variations, will remain in place
until 2020.
TRAMORE AREA PLAN
Cllr. Ann Marie Power raised the
issue that neither the schools nor the
woodland areas of Tramore were
included in the Tramore Area Plan.
Director of Services, Brian White,
said the Council can only consider the
submissions on the proposed material
amendments. “There are no material
amendments around those woodland
areas or schools,” said Mr. White.
An amendment to the wording of
the Tramore Area Plan by Cllr. Pat
Daly (FF) seconded by Cllr. John
O’Leary (FF) was not carried.
The Tramore Area Plan was passed
on a show of hands in favour of the
plan.
LISMORE AREA PLAN
The Lismore Area Plan was passed
as presented, on the proposal of Cllr.
Declan Doocey (FG) and seconded by
Cllr. John Pratt (Lab).
PORTLAW AREA PLAN
The Portlaw Area Plan was passed
with an amendment to certain word-
ing of the plan, by Cllr. Brendan
Coffey (FG), seconded by Cllr. John
O’Leary (FF).
Copies of the Local Area Plans and
associated Environmental Reports
may be inspected at all offices of
Waterford County Council and the
Public Libraries in the County from
12th March 2014. Alternatively it may
be downloaded free of charge by
clicking on the relevant links at the
side of the page on www.waterfordcoco.ie/en/services/planning/localare
aplans.
A hard copy of the plans will be
available for purchase from 12th
March 2014 at the Customer Care
Desk or at the Planning Department,
Waterford County Council, Civic
Offices, Dungarvan.
Anti-pylon groups invite local and
national politicians to public meeting
POLITICIANS, local and
national,
have
been
invited to a public meeting in Dungarvan to listen
to their electorate’s concerns in relation to a proposed plan by EirGrid to
run high power electricity
cables and hundreds of
supersized pylons through
County Waterford.
The meeting is being
hosted by the eight antipylon community groups in
County Waterford and will
take place at Lawlor’s Hotel,
Dungarvan, on Friday, 28th
March, at 7.30 p.m.
The eight groups: Bride
and Blackwater; Cappoquin
Rethink
Energy;
Comeragh Against Pylons;
Comeragh
K9
Rathgormack
Against
Pylons; Deise Against
Pylons; No More Masts
Kilmeaden; Portlaw Against
Pylons; and
Rethink
Pylons.org, have formally
invited Ministers, TDs,
MEPs, Senators, and representatives of EirGrid to
attend
the
public
information meeting.
The community groups
said they have aligned their
resources and organised the
meeting on behalf of the
communities in County
Waterford.
There will be huge
public interest in which
politicians turn up at the
meeting on the night and
those who do not.
Speakers on the night
will be confirmed at a later
date.
Two Waterford drivers arrested on suspicion
of drink driving at the weekend
THERE were two drivers in
County Waterford arrested on
suspicion of drink driving last
weekend.
A number of Mandatory
Alcohol Testing (MAT) checkpoints were operating around
Dungarvan and County Waterford
over the weekend, with more than
430 motorists were stopped and
tested. One driver was arrested on
suspicion of drink driving in the
Dungarvan area, while another
driver was arrested in the
Waterford City area.
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EDITORIAL
Dog owners have
responsibilities
IF asked, a majority of farmers would probably tell you
that their chosen occupation is generally a happy and
contented one and a pursuit they would not easily
relinquish. Some farmers have continued to work on
their land for seventy years or more, with little thought
for holidays or leaving the place they love best. This may
be land which has been in their family for several
generations.
However, even in the springtime, when new growth
begins to emerge and the new farming year begins,
there are serious and unnecessary problems with which
to contend.
This week on our front page, we report on what is a
perennial problem for farmers, that of their sheep being
attacked, killed, injured or stressed by domestic pets.
This is a problem which can cost the farmer dear and, if
the culprit dog is identified and caught, can cost the
householder equally dearly as well in paying
compensation.
In the matter of chasing sheep or other farm animals,
there is no such thing as a quiet pet dog. Given the
opportunity, as well as bad company, even the most
lovable domestic mutt, the kindest and most loving of
children’s pets, can turn into a ravaging beast when
among a flock of sheep late at night.
An attack by dogs leaves great destruction in its wake,
for not alone are the victim sheep killed or injured or left
for dead, they can be subjected to a terrifying ordeal
which can last a long time. Chased across fields or rough
terrain, the helpless animals, probably carrying as yet
unborn lambs, have no way of retaliation and are at the
mercy of the killer dogs.
The experiences of the Coolnasmear farmer of our
report are replicated all around the country, only
because pet owners are not sufficiently in control of
their animals or are unaware of the potential damage
and loss they can cause in one unguarded night.
On radio recently, farmers spoke of the hardships they
had had to bear in trying to protect their flocks. One told
of being hemmed in by a pair of rottweilers and a
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labrador for almost two hours until he could summon
help by mobile phone.
Another told of how he sleeps in his vehicle in the
middle of his field in order to be able to respond
effectively to the threat of attacks from dogs.
Not alone is there the loss of the sheep and the
lamb(s) she is carrying, but it necessitates the expense
of replacement animals the following year and the loss
of income.
For the sheep, it can be a terrifying experience and we
sometimes fail to realise that they are capable of suffering too. Running around a field with ravenous dogs
behind is both terrifying and stressful and can physically
injure the unborn lamb leading to a difficult birth or even
death. For them, the sight of fellow sheep being mauled
is a dreadful experience which need not happen if householders were more thoughtful, careful and perceptive.
The warnings are in the media annually for over forty
years and few can have failed to notice them.
Our appeal then is to homeowners to properly mind
their dogs and not allow them to roam free at any time,
even for a short spell. You do not know where they are
or what they are doing.
Think of your family who may lose their pet, think of
the farmer who suffers stress and financial loss and
think of the dumb animals in the field who may be
subjected to a terrifying ordeal.
Let us have common sense and some consideration
for all of the parties involved.
Garda crisis needs
quick resolution
THE dispute between the Minister for Justice, the Garda
Siochana Ombudsman Commission, the Garda
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Commissioner and members of the Garda force has been
allowed to run on and escalate for another week without
any sign of resolution.
While a retired High Court Judge has been appointed
to examine the crisis, it is still somewhat unclear what
his functions and terms of reference will be.
At their Cabinet meeting yesterday, a further small
step was taken by the appointment of a Senior Counsel
to assess the merits of the claims contained in the
papers given to the Taoiseach by the Leader of the
Opposition. One more small step . . .
It is a very regrettable situation for the Garda
Siochana to be in and far from seeing an early
resolution, the decisive and radical action necessary by
government is not being taken.
There are contradictory accounts of several elements
of the controversy in circulation and, given the
importance of, and the necessity for a properly
functioning Garda force, the Government does not seem
to have yet grasped the gravity of the crisis.
The Minister for Justice has been called on from many
quarters to set the record straight in regard to his
statement in the Dail in reference to one of the so called
whistleblowers. However, in modern parlance, the
Minister does not appear to do humility or apologies and
that element of the crisis seems set to remain.
This controversy has the potential to damage several
of the organs of State. Despite occasional hiccups, the
Garda Siochana has retained the support and respect of
the vast majority of the population in its near century
of existence. Their role as the front line in the battle for
a lawful and decent society is understood and
appreciated by the people.
This is essential for the proper working of the police
force and nothing should be allowed to jeopardise it.
The present controversy – crisis would not be too
strong a term – is being allowed to drag on unnecessarily
and in an unhelpful manner. The Government, at whose
door the ultimate responsibility for tackling this lies, has
applied sticking plaster when more radical treatment is
called for.
The longer it is allowed to run, the more damaging it
becomes and that is something this country can well do
without.
Reg. in GPO as a Newspaper • Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford • 058-41205/42042 • www.dungarvanobserver.ie • [email protected]
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
11
Mental Health Seminar
of critical importance Nugent
At the Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd. new entrants information meeting in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, were John Fitzgerald and
Eileen Walsh, B.O.I., and Stephen Joyce, Cork.
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Government called
upon to remove €833
barrier to training
“Apprentices are critical drivers of growth in construction and
infrastructure ...” - Independent Councillor Joe Conway
WATERFORD County
Council is calling upon
the
government
to
remove a fee of €833 on
apprentices
attending
Institutes of Technology,
describing it as “a barrier
to training”.
Proposing the notice of
motion,
Independent
Councillor Joe Conway
said it was “righting an
injustice which has been
heaped upon people in
apprenticeships”.
The motion states that
the elected members of
Waterford County Council
are opposed to the €833
fee and calls on the
Ministers of Finance,
Education and Social
Welfare to immediately
remove the fee, as it is a
barrier to training.
“Apprentices are critical
drivers of growth in construction and infrastructure
over the years,” said Cllr.
Conway.
“Our competitors in
Europe,
particularly
Austria, Germany and
Finland are investing
hugely in the production
of skilled workers.”
He said the recent government budget saw the
introduction of this €833
fee on Apprentices for the
ten-week block they spend
at Waterford Institute of
Technology, and other
Institute of Technologies.
“Apprentices
already
have to pay €200 in exam
fees,” Cllr. Conway pointed
out. “As workers, they contribute to the economy by
paying income tax, PRSI,
and USC. They can’t avail
of student grants or tax
relief on charges, and they
are working in many
instances, below
the
national minimum wage.
“Asking these people for
€833 is like asking them
for €80,000 - they can’t
afford it.”
Cllr. Conway pointed
out that the typical profile
of an apprentice used to be
16 or 17 years of age.
“The profile of an
apprentice now is aged
between 20 and 30, with
family responsibilities and
cares. To ask for this €833
imposition is a bridge too
far,” Cllr. Conway added.
Seconding the motion,
Cllr. John O’Leary (FF)
described it as a very good
motion and he was glad to
support it.
County Council praises success
of Mental Health Conference
THE success of the recent Mental
Health and Suicide conference held
in Dungarvan, was acknowledged at
the February meeting of Waterford
County Council.
Cllr. Liam Brazil (FG) one of the
main organisers of the conference,
expressed his thanks to Waterford
County
Council
and
other
individuals for all their help.
“The conference was a huge
success and I would like to thank the
Councillors who supported the
event,” said Cllr. Brazil.
“I am trying to promote positive
mental health and take away the
stigma attached to suicide - if the
conference could save one life, then
that conference is very important,” he
said.
“While the conference was well
attended, it is sad to see that so many
people out there are looking for help.”
Mayor Damien Geoghegan (FG)
complimented Cllr. Brazil on the
work he put into running the conference.
“I believe the conference was even
more successful than the previous one
held two years ago,” said Mayor
Geoghegan.
“It goes to show how important
the subject is to people and Cllr.
Brazil is to be commended on the
initiative he has shown in this,” added
Mayor Geoghegan.
WATERFORD County
Councillor Pat Nugent has
encouraged people to
attend the Vision for
Change seminar on Mental
Health services in Ireland,
taking place in Lawlors
Hotel tonight (February
26th) at 7.30 p.m.
“The forum is aimed at
people who use mental
health services or are
significantly involved in the
life of someone who does,
however this is an issue that
affects every family in
Ireland”
“Unfortunately,
in
Ireland we are going
through a crisis in relation
to mental health and
suicide. Figures show
suicide numbers are rising
not falling, with suicide
rates amongst young people
in Ireland now amongst the
4th highest in the European
Union”
“We need to encourage
awareness, understanding
and treatment of mental
health related illnesses,
particularly amongst our
young people. I don’t accept
that mental health is a fact
of life and that it is an issue
we can’t combat. We can,
and seminars such as these
are an important stepping
stone to reaching that goal.”
“I would encourage as
many people as possible to
attend this event and I hope
to see many more of these
organised in Waterford in
the near future.”
The forum is being
organised
by
Paddy
McGowan on the HSE
Mental
Health
Management team. Paddy
has a long and distinguished
history as a campaigner on
mental health issues. He has
personal experience of
mental health services, both
as a service user and as a
carer. He has also been
involved in advocacy
around issues both nationally and internationally for
many years.
Cllr. Pat Nugent
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NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Middle Shoulder
Blade Pain referring
into Arm & Hand
By Tomás Ryan BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT,
Registered Physical Therapist based in
Clonmel
Family and friends of Riverside Veterinary Hospital, Dungarvan at the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Best ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade
and weekend expected for Dungarvan
PREPARATIONS are gearing up
for Dungarvan’s 38th Annual St
Patrick’s Day Parade and this year’s
prize fund is an unprecedented
amount of €4,500.
“This is a wonderful incentive
for clubs, societies and businesses all
over the county, with the overall
winner receiving €1,000 and €500
to each of the five runners-up, plus
€1000 from the Smarter Travel
themed category.
The entry fee is €30” explains
Parade Chairman Jim Veale.
“Dungarvan’s St. Patrick’s Day
Parade is scheduled for 3.00 p.m. on
Monday, March 17th.There will be
free entertainment on Grattan
Square on Sunday, March 16th from
5.00 p.m. with a spectacular display
of fireworks in Dungarvan Harbour
at 9.00 p.m.” says Parade Hon
Treasurer Damien Dillon.
“Our Committee are busy
preparing for the best ever St
Patrick’s Weekend Festival in
Dungarvan”.
PINS & Needles into the hand coupled with random
achy pain into the shoulder blade and along the arm are
symptoms of nerve compression.
However, the problem does not always originate in
the neck or cervical spine as it is known as.
These particular symptoms can in fact come from
nerve irritation in the upper thoracic spine which is
located between the shoulder blades, a condition that is
known as T4 syndrome. This week I will discuss a common case of a person with middle shoulder blade pain
and pins & needles into the hand.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF A PATIENT WITH
MIDDLE SHOULDER BLADE PAIN & PINS &
NEEDLES INTO THE HAND
• Ongoing Pins & Needles into all of the fingers of
the left or right hand
• Has gradually worsened in nature over a number of
months
• Extreme soreness in the mid shoulder blade region
along the spine when touched
• Sharp Pain into the right elbow when the T5 vertebrae between upper shoulder blades is compressed by the
Physical therapist
• Forward bending of the neck causes sharp pain into
shoulder referring to the wrist
• Pins & Needles into the hand aggravated by combing of the hair or any overhead activity
• Pins & Needles and sharp pain was relieved by vigorously ‘shaking out the hand’
Information and parade entry
forms can be obtained from the following: Jim Veale 058-45374;
Damien Dillon 058-42806; Cllr
Anne Marie Rossiter 087 237
2534;
[email protected];
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Ar Fud na Tire visits Tallow Point-to-Point
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In the 7th episode Eibhlín focuses on the
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find out how the innovative Science Gallery is
approaching Science in a fresh and exciting way
for young and old and finally Ar Fud na Tíre pays
a visit to the Tallow point to point to soak up the
atmosphere.
Ar Fud na Tíre visits horse trainer Jimmy
Mangan’s land on the Waterford, Cork border to
soak up the atmosphere of the annual Tallow
Point-to-Point. As Mick Ó hUllacháin explains
the sport is as popular as ever with over 100
meetings held a year and it remains a vital source
of jump horses and jockeys for the Irish racing
industry. Jimmy Mangan trained Monty’s Pass to
victory at the Aintree Grand National in 2003
but the thoroughbred began his career in
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many others. With the stars of the future in
action, the thrill of the race and local involvement it’s easy to see why the sport has remained
so popular in rural Ireland.
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SO WHAT’S CAUSING THE SHOULDER
BLADE PAIN & PINS & NEEDLES INTO THE
HAND?
In this example because of the extreme local tenderness at the T5 vertebrae between the shoulder blades, the
thoracic spine can be considered as the origin of this
condition. The autonomic nerves which partly originate
from the thoracic spine, transmit nerve impulses from the
brain and spinal cord to the organs of the body. Irritation
of these nerve roots between T3-T7 vertebra is classified
as a T4 syndrome, a condition that can bring about Pins
& needles into the hand.
MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT
When the Physical Therapist examines his/her findings, they must identify the correct tools for treatment.
When treating a patient with these symptoms I have
found great benefit from using graded manual traction
following cervical rotation to the painfree side of the
neck. Manual centralising mobilising is helpful also in
later stages for relief of middle scapula pain. Throughout
the treatment process, symptoms of neck pain when
bending, pins & needles in hand when placed behind
head and elbow pain when compressing T5 vertebrae are
continually assessed for improvement.
Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist
with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy
(MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel. Contact
Number: 0504-26672. Email your queries to:
[email protected]
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
13
Council hopes to have
plan by March to help
rural communities
THE new County
Manager,
Michael
Walsh, said he hopes to
bring a ‘draft copper
plan’ which will help
towards the sustainability of rural villages and
towns
of
County
Waterford.
Enjoying the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Paudie Morrissey, Michael Hourigan and Michael Kelleher.
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At the February meeting
of Waterford County
Council, Cllr. John Pratt
(Lab) pointed out that some
rural towns and villages are
not able to enter competitions such as the Tidy
Towns and Pride of Place
Awards, and suggested that
County Waterford should
have its own exclusive competition for towns and villages around the county.
“Would there be any
hope of the Council supporting an initiative where
local towns and villages can
compete against each other
as an incentive to improve
their areas?” Cllr. Pratt
asked.
Mr. Walsh replied that
one of the challenges of the
new amalgamated Council
is to address issues, such as
incentives to help improve
and bring about sustainability for rural towns and villages.
He did indicate that he
hoped to come back before
the current Council in the
next few months before it is
amalgamated, with a draft
copper plan to address some
of those issues.
“The viability and sustainability of rural villages is
a challenge,” said Mr.Walsh.
He said time was needed
to take suggestions on board
and put heads together to
come up with a plan that
will make a real difference.
Mr. Walsh indicated that
he hoped to put in place
workshops / meetings for
Councillors around a draft
copper plan sometime in
March.
“Fire Service is a credit to the
Council” - Doocey
THE fire and emergency services were
complimented
by
Waterford
County
Council for their quick
action in tackling a
major fire which gutted an office building
in Dungarvan recently.
Glanbia’s
Shared
Services Centre, based at
Lower
Main
Street,
Dungarvan, was destroyed
in a fire last January.
At the February meeting
of Waterford County
Council,
Cllr.
Pat
Fitzgerald (SF) said the
work of the retained fire
service was evident when
they had to fight the major
fire at the Glanbia offices.
Cllr. Declan Doocey
(FG) said people don’t
appreciate the emergency
services enough, until they
are seen in action.
He described the blaze
at the Glanbia offices in
Dungarvan as “a frightening sight”.
“I would like to compliment our fire department
on getting the fire under
control,” he said.
“It was such a big fire
and it is lucky no-one was
hurt. The fire service is a
credit to this Council,”
added Cllr. Doocey.
Agreeing,
County
Mayor Damien Geoghegan
said he witnessed the
efforts of the fire and emergency services on the day.
“I would like to compliment Waterford County
Council, Dungarvan Town
Council, Economic Officer
Fearghal
Reidy
and
Margaret
Durand
O'Connor,
Enterprise
Centre Manager, and officials
of
Mercyhurst
University, who made their
offices at the Enterprise
Centre
available
to
Glanbia,” said Mayor
Geoghegan.
“That office space was
immediately made available
and the should be commended for doing their
utmost to ensure the
Glanbia staff remained
working in Dungarvan.”
Cllr. Pat Daly (FF) complimented the emergency
services, coastguard helicopter, lifeboat organisation, and members of the
public for going out in all
kinds of weather in the
search of 50-year-old John
Gear, from Knockboy,
Waterford City, who disappeared from the coast at
Brownstown Head on 15th
January.
Mr. Gear worked in the
Tramore
division
of
Waterford
County
Council.
Mayor Geoghegan concurred, and said the
Council shows solidarity
with the family of Mr.
Gear.
The Mayor also paid
tribute to the emergency
services and members of
the public who took part
in the search for Mr. Gear
and kept up the intense
search effort in all types of
weather.
“Our thoughts are with
the Gear family,” said
Mayor Geoghegan.
Cllr. Fitzgerald welcomed the recent recruitment of four new retained
fire fighters to the fire serv-
County Waterford Fire Service tackles the blaze at Glanbia’s Shared Services Office at Lower Main
Street, Dungarvan, last January.
ice.
One concern he highlighted at the meeting was
people not calling the fire
service because of call-out
charges.
“With
the
recent
inclement weather, a lot of
people required the emergency services, but some
people were afraid to call
the fire services because of
the charges for a call-out,”
said Cllr. Fitzgerald.
He also pointed out that
there is no flood training
for members of the fire
service
in
County
Waterford and asked the
Council if flood protection
training could be provided.
Council to hire second jet
patcher to repair roads
A SECOND jet patcher
machine, which repairs pot
holes in the road, is to be
hired by Waterford County
Council sometime in
March, which will likely be
deployed in the Comeragh
area.
At the February meeting
of Waterford County
Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil
(FG) said rural roads “have
taken some battering over
the past number of weeks”,
from
flooding
and
formation of pot holes.
“The Comeragh area is
so big, it would need a
separate jet patcher,” said
Cllr. Brazil.
“The roads in the
Comeragh area are getting
worse by the day, and it is
not fair to the public.
“I know the Council
workers are trying their
best, but staff are scarce and
they cannot do the job they
are supposed to do.”
He asked if the Council
would consider a new jet
patcher for the Comeragh
area.
Responding, Director of
Services, Paul Daly, said the
executive have looked at
the budget and it is
proposed to hire a second
jet patcher sometime in the
middle of March until the
end of Summer.
“We will then have two
jet patchers on the road,”
Mr. Daly said.
Speaking at the Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd. new entrants
information meeting in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, was John
Kealy, Ruminant Team Sales Manager, Glanbia Agri Business.
Speaking at the Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd. new entrants
information meeting in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, was Sean
Molloy, Director of Strategy and Suppliers Relations, Glanbia.
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Exports and
haulage to
be hit with
new NI tax
THE
Irish
Exporters
Association (IEA) has
warned that the Lorry
Road User Levy (LRUL) in
Northern Ireland will result
in reduced competiveness
for companies exporting to
Northern Ireland and substantial job losses within the
logistics sector.
The new levy will
require any commercial
vehicle, of twelve tonne or
more, to pay a daily charge
of £10 in order to enter
Northern Ireland or the
UK. This will result in a
severe cost and loss in competitiveness to haulage companies that operate the busy
cross-border service, with a
knock-on effect on costs for
exporters selling into that
market.
The IEA is calling on the
government to negotiate an
exemption for vehicles
registered in the Republic
from the levy which will
take effect as of the 1st of
April this year.
NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Well-known authors tell
their stories at Waterford
Writers’ Weekend
TAKING place from the
20th to 23rd March, this
year's Waterford Writers
Weekend is delighted to
partner with Waterford
City's finest Arts spaces to
bring you a wealth of workshops, readings and lectures
all around the City, displaying the diversity of Arts and
heritage offerings available
during Waterford 1100,
Waterford's birthday year!
This year's venues in
Waterford city include
Central Library, Greyfriars
Art Gallery, the Medieval
Museum, Garter Lane Arts
Centre and the Book
Centre. The festival celebrates writing in all its
forms with novel writing,
drama, history, poetry,
Viking-themed workshops,
opera and much more
featuring on the packed
programme.
Writers providing readings and workshops during
Waterford Writers Weekend
include many well known
names:
On Sunday, March 23rd,
mountaineer Pat Falvey, best
known for leading expeditions to many parts of the
world and for each of the
highest peaks on the seven
continents, will tell the
Daffodil Day 2014
The Irish Cancer Society’s
biggest and oldest fundraising day, Daffodil Day, kindly
supported by Dell, will take
place this year on Friday,
28th March, 2014.
Getting Your Daff on and
supporting Daffodil Day is
easier than ever with our
Daffodil Day products that
will brighten up even the
dreariest of days. Mark the
day and offer your support
with one of our themed
products perfect for yourself
or even as a gift. To buy
some Daffodil Day products
this year just visit www.cancer.ie/online-shop
Get involved, get supporting and get your Daff
on with these Daffodil Day
products:
Daffodil Day Mug €7 A
perfect present for any tea
or coffee lover the Daffodil
story of the events of the
2008 expedition to K2, the
second highest and most
dangerous mountain in the
world where 11 climbers
lost their lives.
Petra Kindler, literary
translator of works such as
Sebastian Barry's "On
Canaan's Side" will perform
her
comedy
show
"Seriously Now" in Central
Library on Friday 21st
March.
Psychologist Dr. John
Sharry will tackle the
thorny issue of balancing
work and family life in
Central Library on Friday,
March 21st, at 6.00 p.m.
Catherine Dunne, bestselling author, will read
from her latest book, The
Things We Now Know, and
discuss her writing life on
Saturday 22nd in the Book
Centre, followed later by
sexual abuse survivor Fiona
Doyle, author of Too Many
Tears in the Medieval
Museum.
On Saturday night, performance poet Stephen
James Smith will make a
special guest appearance at
the Open Mic night in
Downes Pub on Thomas
Friday, 28th
March, 2014
Day Mug Gift Set will
brighten up every morning
as you reach for your tea or
coffee.
Daffodil Day Pen €4
Ideal for when you’re on
the go or at your desk the
Daffodil Day pen with a
handy key ring attachment
means you can show your
support when you’re out
and about, at college or
work and even at home.
The perfect product for
selling in an office or organisation.
Daffodil Day Super
Teddy €6 It’s not just children who love a cuddle
from a teddy, surprise someone young or old with a
Daffodil Day teddy this
year. A thoughtful gift for
someone who might want a
bedtime cuddle will have
the added bonus that it’s for
a good cause.
Daffodil Day ‘On the
Go’Travel Mug €7 Support
this year’s Daffodil Day ‘On
the Go’ with the convenient travel mug that will
make your morning commute that bit easier and create awareness whether it’s
on the bus, LUAS, DART
or car.
Daffodil Day Tea Towel
€7 Treat yourself and your
dishes with the Daffodil
Day tea towel. Brighten up
your kitchen with this
white tea towel adorned
with lovely yellow daffodils
that will put a smile on your
face every time you have to
face the dishes.
Daffodil Day Note Cards
€5 Perfect for everything
from thank you cards to a
letter just to say hello the
Daffodil Day notelets will
brighten up the day of anyone that receives one.
Fresh Daffodils €3 Buy a
bunch of Daffodils to cheer
up any home, to show
someone you care or in
remembrance of someone
lost to cancer.
Daffodil Day Pin €3
Show your support this
March and brighten up
your winter coat with the
Daffodil Day Pin. The
bright, silk, yellow pin adds
a splash of colour and will
give you a Spring boost
while showing support for
those affected by cancer.
Street and all writers who
wish to participate in the
event are welcome to come
along and read.
Established in 2011,
Waterford Writers Weekend
celebrates the craft of writing and creativity in all ages.
Tickets for all events are
now
available
at
www.waterfordwr itersweekend.ie www.waterfordwritersweekend.ie and
from the Festival Box
Office in Greyfriars Art
Gallery at 051-849983.
Fiona Doyle
Know Your Rights
APPLYING FOR A DRIVING LICENCE
Question: I heard that you no longer apply to the motor
tax office for your driving licence. Where do you apply?
Answer: Since October 2013, you have to apply to the
National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) when applying for a
driving licence or learner permit.The NDLS has a network of
centres throughout the State.
The first time you apply to the NDLS (whether it is a new
application or a renewal) you must attend in person at an
NDLS centre to have your photograph taken and your identity
verified.Your signature will also be digitally captured.
As well as the completed application form, the fee and any
other required documentation, you will need to bring documents with you that confirm you are the person who is applying for the driving licence or learner permit. If you currently
have an Irish driving licence or learner permit, you will need
to bring the licence or permit and evidence of your PPS
Number. If you do not have an Irish driving licence or learner
permit, you will need to bring photographic ID, proof of your
residency entitlement, evidence of your PPS Number and
proof of address.
Your new licence or permit will be posted to you.
The next time you apply you will not have to visit an NDLS
centre as your identity will already have been verified.You can
choose either to continue to use the photograph taken in an
NDLS centre previously (if this is less than 5 years old), or submit 2 new passport-style photographs that meet the required
standards.
Application forms for driving licences and learner permits
are available from NDLS centres, driving test centres, driving
theory test centres and Garda stations.They can also be downloaded from ndls.ie.
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.
Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and
from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Clinic) 1st Thursday of every month, by
appointment only.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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Council motion calls for
moratorium on pylons
and wind turbines
A NOTICE of Motion
supported by Waterford
County Council is calling
on the government to
ensure that any benefit
from renewable energy
sources benefits the citizens of Ireland; as well as
a moratorium on the
erection of pylons and
wind turbines until a
comprehensive
energy
policy is in place.
The Notice of Motion
was brought before the
February
meeting
of
Waterford County Council
by the two Sinn Féin
Councillors, Pat Fitzgerald
and Brendan Mansfield.
The
comprehensive
motion calls for greater
emphasis to be placed on
developing
renewable
sources of energy other
than wind and stated that
the exporting of sustainable
energy, while allowing the
importation of fossil fuels
before EC targets of 16 percent renewable energy
before 2020, are met, acts as
a barrier to meeting
Directive 2009/28/EC.
As part of the motion,
the Council agreed there
was a groundswell of public
opposition to EirGrid’s
planned pylons and a transparent public consultation
process has not taken place.
The motion agreed that
strict, comprehensive planning regulations must govern the erection of wind
turbines and electricity
pylons, and recommended
the government take a precautionary approach in
keeping with the World
Health Organisation guidelines when constructing
new electricity installations
and lines; and recommends
that new power lines should
not be built close to
residential areas or day-care
institutions.
The motion also recognised the importance of the
landscape; called for a costbenefit analysis of undergrounding
electricity
cables; undergrounding of
electricity pylons where
possible; and the creation of
an All-Ireland energy
policy.
Speaking on the motion,
Cllr. Mansfield said it arose
out of the EirGrid pylons
issue.
He welcomed the fact
that the government has set
up a review body in relation
to EirGrid’s proposals.
“But I still feel there is
merit in this Council
adopting this motion. It will
formally endorse this
Council’s position and
should be submitted to the
Department
and
the
Review
Body,”
Cllr.
Mansfield said.
Cllr. Fitzgerald said
recent reports in the Press
state that undergrounding
may not be as expensive as
first thought.
“The undergrounding of
the cables will do away with
a lot of the visual impacts of
the scheme and also the
health issues with electromagnetic fields which surround overhead cables that field would practically
be eliminated,” said Cllr.
Fitzgerald.
“So, on health and visual
grounds, the undergrounding of electricity cables
would be a much more
favourable option,” he said.
Cllr. John O’Leary (FF)
said he found it very suspicious that an independent
commission has been set up
by the government, pointing out that on the same
day, it was announced that
there was going to be compensation paid to householders who lived within a
certain distance from the
proposed pylons.
“I find that highly suspicious,” said Cllr. O’Leary.
The notice of motion
was passed by a show of
hands - 22 Councillors in
favour, with one Councillor
abstaining (Fine Gael
Councillor Nora Flynn).
Cllr. Mansfield asked that
a copy of the motion be
sent to the Department and
to the independent review
body, which was agreed to
by the Council executive.
Rith 2014 is coming to the Déise
NÁ déan dearmad go mbeidh Rith
2014 ag teacht tríd Chontae Phort
Láirge ar an Satharn, 8 Márta 2014.
Beidh Rith 2014 na nDéise ag tosnú
amach sa Sean Phobal, ag dul tríd An
Rinn, ar aghaidh go dtí Dún Garbhán
agus as sin ar aghaidh go dtí An Trá
Mhór agus Cathair Phort Láirge. Tá
fáilte roimh gach éinne páirt a ghlacadh agus táimid ag iarraidh ortsa agus
do ghrúpa/ chumann a bheith
páirteach linn nuair a thagann Rith
2014 tríd na Déise.
A reminder that the national event
Rith 2014 will come through County
Waterford on Saturday, 8 March 2014.
The 700 km Rith course has been set
for a nonstop relay run from Cork to
Belfast, with a baton changing hands
between people and groups every
kilometre. President Michael D
Higgins will write a message of hope
for the Irish language, which will be
sealed inside a specially-designed relay
baton that will carried by 30,000 runners in the Basque-style relay run
through 14 counties from the 7-15
March.
Rith 2014 welcomes participation
from local communities, primary
schools, secondary schools, third level
colleges, sports clubs, youth clubs, and
athletes, groups involved with the Irish
language and language users and
enthusiasts.
So, come on and join us in Rith
2014 na nDéise, which will start off in
An Sean Phobal, (09.30am), pass
through An Rinn (10am+), on
through Dungarvan (11am+) and then
on to Bunmahon (1pm), Tramore
(1.30pm) and Waterford City
(2.30pm).* Everyone is welcome to
take part in Rith 2014 and we are ask-
A waste of water - a continuous stream of water is visible from
a stopcock located at Mitchel Street, near the roundabout junction at the top of Mary Street. According to one source, the stopcock has been leaking for the past 12 months without any work
being carried to repair it. The leak is very evident on a dry day,
when the stream of water flows around the corner into Mary
Street.
ing you and your group/club to be a
part of this event when it comes to the
Déise.
* Times (other than the starting
time in An Sean Phobal) are approximate and may vary slightly on the day.
Please help us to ensure the success
of Rith 2014 in the Déise – to ensure
that the crowds come out to run and
support this national effort. If you or
your Club/group would like to take
part, please contact any of the following asap:
Peter: [email protected] /
(087) 7855940
Micheál: [email protected] /
(087) 7938709
Máire Seó: [email protected] / (058) 20884
Tuilleadh eolais/Further information is available on: www.rith.ie.
Bígí linn do Rith 2014 na nDéise!
Work taking place at Barnawee Bridge to install a pedestrian walkway on the outside of the bridge,
as part of the Smarter Travel project. A section of the Clonea Road (R675) from the junction at the
roundabout to the junction just past Barnawee Bridge was closed from 19th to 21st February to
facilitate the works. Diversions were in place while the road was closed.
SEMRA called to aid injured walker
JUST after 2.00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon
last, February 22nd, South Eastern
Mountain Rescue were tasked by An Garda
Siochana to aid an injured walker in the
North Western end of the Galtee
Mountains. The lady had been out walking
with a group when she fell and sustained a
lower leg injury. The team established a
temporary base in Angelsborough village
and parties were deployed onto the hill
from this location. Weather conditions were
terrible with high winds and low visibility.
SEMRA sought assistance from Tramore
Cliff & Mountain Rescue Team as the
casualty required a stretcher carry from the
hill. After an operation that spanned 6 hours
all rescue teams and the injured party were
safely off the hill. The casualty was transferred to a waiting HSE Ambulance and
taken directly to hospital.
If you find yourself in difficulty in the
mountains please call emergency numbers
999/112 and ask for Mountain Rescue.
South East Mountain rescue is a 24/7, 365
voluntary emergency service covering all
the mountains of the South East of Ireland.
In April this year South Eastern
Mountain Rescue will move into their new
vehicle and equipment storage facility in
the grounds of Clonmel Fire Brigade in
Clonmel Town, County Tipperary.
This facility will provide a centralised
storage location for three SEMRA vehicles
and team equipment.
It will have the capacity to clean and dry
equipment after a training exercise or team
call-out.
This will ensure the team is in a state of
readiness for a subsequent tasking in a
reduced time frame. It will serve all geographical regions which SEMRA are
directly involved in which includes but is
not limited to counties Tipperary,
Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Cork.This
new facility will assist SEMRA in providing
a sustainable service in the community.
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Enjoy afternoon tea in the Pugin Room at
Lismore Castle and experience a unique preview
of Lismore Castle Spring Gardens takes place on
Sunday, March 16th, 2014 – served by the
castles very own Butler Mr. Denis Nevin.
Y ESSIE MAGEE
A LOOK AT WHAT OUR MEPS ARE SAYING
PRENDERGAST ON SOLO RUN FOR LABOUR
AFTER GILROY LEAVES THE FIELD
Labour Phil Prendergast has said she’s confident of winning a seat in Brussels following her party rival Senator John
Gilroy’s dramatic withdrawal from the race last week.
After weeks of bitter wrangling between the pair who had
been competing for the single Labour ticket in Ireland South,
Senator Gilroy pulled out of the selection process, blaming “a
lack of decision-making” by the party. Mr. Gilroy told
reporters that the Labour selection convention scheduled for
March 9th was “too late” and would have left too short a
period before polling day to run a proper campaign.
Ms. Prendergast issued a statement following his announcement, commenting that they had both been in agreement that
a one-candidate strategy was “the best way forward” for the
party in Ireland South. She added that she “never had a problem with Senator Gilroy’s ambitions” and that she was sure
he would now “continue his hard work” in the Seanad.
Previously, Ms. Prendergast had lashed out at what she
described as Mr Gilroy’s “condescending” remarks when he
said she had “fulfilled a role” in the European Parliament but
that he offered a “better way” of representing the people.
“I have been twenty years in politics, twice as long as John
has, so in terms of representing the constituents and people’s
viewpoints, I’m more than up for the job. I am actually
carrying out the mandate that it takes to be a member of the
European Parliament, and I have a record that stands ahead
of some of the MEPs that have been here for a full term,” she
said.
Meanwhile, Fine Gael has decided to run just two
candidates for Ireland South.They are sitting MEP Sean Kelly
and Senator Deirdre Clune. Sinn Féin is putting forward one
contender for a seat, former RTÉ producer Liadh Ní Riada.
EU REPORT ON PYLONS SHOWS HEALTH RISK
An EU study on the effects of electro-magnetic fields on
human health shows a potential health risk that must be
considered in any plans for power lines in Ireland, an Irish
MEP said this week.
Independent MEP Marian Harkin welcomed the
preliminary opinion published by the European
Commission’s Scientific Committee on Emerging and
Newly-Identified Health Risks, although she cautioned that
the final report will not be available until the summer.
Ms Harkin criticised what she described as a “deliberate
spin” in news reports which have minimised the health issues
linking pylons to childhood leukaemia. “The new study is
consistent with earlier findings of an increased risk of childhood leukaemia with long-term average exposure to magnetic fields,” she said.
The 219-page study failed to find any evidence of a major
health threat to humans from high voltage power lines, how
it stated that further research is needed in the area. The
preliminary report is now open for public consultation, and
Labour MEP Phil Prendergast urged interested parties to get
their views in by the April 16th deadline for submissions.
“It’s important that communities and families living in
affected areas let the European Commission know their
genuinely-held fears about power lines, which in some cases,
are within metres of family homes,” she said.
Anyone interested in submitting an opinion can contact
their local MEP or send an email directly to [email protected].
EU AGREES ON LONG-TERM FISHING FUND
A €6.5 billion fund aimed at supporting fishing and aquaculture across the EU until 2020 for the next six years has
finally been agreed between the European Commission,
Parliament and member states.
The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) must
still go before a vote by MEPs in April before it can be formally adopted, but the progress so far lays down key initiatives
which will be welcome news to struggling Irish fishermen.
Among the measures agreed in Brussels are a new scheme
to support young fishermen under the age of 40, funding for
quality and safety initiatives and the establishment of a targeted de-commissioning scheme.
Fianna Fáil MEP Pat “the Cope” Gallagher said he was
particularly pleased that his recommendation on funding for
small ports was included in the final draft.
“This will allow the Government to ring-fence funding
for small ports that have experienced a decline in fish landings,” he said, pointing out that seed capital is badly needed
for such ports to diversify into new economic activities.
Other financial supports included in the agreement are
funding for greater gear selectivity so as to reduce the need
for discards, funding for fisheries data collection and control,
and funding for improvements in the processing sector.
Member States with a significant small scale fleet including
Ireland will have to prepare an action plan for the development, competitiveness and sustainability of these fisheries.
[Patrick Browne]
D evo n s h i r e D ay a n n o u n c e d
a t L i s m o re Ca st l e
THE annual ‘Devonshire Day’ at Lismore
Castle has been announced to take place on
March 16th, 2014, guests to Lismore Castle
on this day can take a unique opportunity
to enjoy afternoon tea in the Pugin Room
and experience a preview of Lismore
Castle’s Spring Gardens.
Devonshire Day is now an annual
traditional at the Castle; guests are served
Devonshire Cream Tea by the Duke of
Devonshire’s Butler in the Pugin room and
are then offered a guided tour of the Castle
gardens under the expert guidance of the
Head Gardener an opportunity not
normally available to visitors.
Devonshire Day is a fundraiser organised
by the ‘Immrama Festival of Travel Writing’
committee. The Immrama Festival takes
place this year for the twelfth year in
Lismore from June 12th to 15th, 2014.
Commenting on the launch of
Devonshire Day Mr. Jan Rotte, Event
Manager of Immrama said, “We are
delighted to host Devonshire Day at
Lismore Castle, it is a wonderful opportunity
to enjoy Devonshire Cream Tea in the most
picturesque surroundings. We understand
that Devon have recently applied for
Protected
Geographical
Status
for
Devonshire Cream Tea but we are sure it
will always be available to be served at the
Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire and
for guests to the castle to enjoy each year at
Devonshire Day.
After enjoying tea visitors can experience
a guided tour of Lismore Castle Gardens
which are set in seven acres within the 17th
century outer defensive walls and have
spectacular views of the castle and the
surrounding countryside.”
The Immrama Travel Writing Festival
Committee is hosting this event and
proceeds will help fund the 2014 festival
programme. Tours take place at 11.30 a.m.,
12.40 p.m., 1.50 p.m., 3.00 p.m. and 4.10
p.m. Entrance is by ticket only, Children
under 10 go free but must be pre-registered
with the ticket office.
Tickets are available from the Immrama
office and Lismore Heritage Centre and cost
€20.00.
For further enquiries and bookings
contact 058-53803 or 058-54975 or see
facebook.com/lismoreimmrama
€30m investment in improving energy
efficiency in local authority homes this year
€30m will be invested in
upgrading the energy efficiency of local authority
homes this year, Cllr.
Damien
Geoghegan
(Mayor
of
County
Waterford) has reported.
The funding is part of a
three year jobs stimulus
programme that will see the
energy efficiency of 25,000
of the poorest insulated
local authority homes
improved.
“An initial allocation of
€15m for energy efficiency
measures was announced
recently for 2014,” Mayor
Geogheganexplained.
“This funding should substantially complete the first
phase of the insulation programme announced in June
2013 and ensure that every
local authority house will
have at a minimum draught
proofing, attic insulation
and where appropriate
cavity wall insulation.”
“In 2013 more than
13,000 homes benefitted
from this energy efficiency
measure. The €15m initial
allocation will focus on
completing the cavity wall,
draught proofing and attic
insulation phase of the
initiative. The majority of
this work is expected to be
complete in most local
authority areas by midyear,” he outlined.
“When Phase 1 is complete, a further €15m will
be allocated for more intensive insulation measures that
focus on the external or
internal insulation of houses
with solid or hollow block
construction. In this second
phase of works, single
glazed windows or particularly poor performing windows and doors can be
replaced.
“I very much welcome
this programme, which is
creating warmer homes and
lower energy bills to thousands of local authority tenants. It is also supporting
hundreds of jobs in the
green energy sector, with
many community-based
organisations delivering the
works and providing valuable training and experience to people who were
unemployed,”
Mayor
Geoghegan concluded.
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Waterford County Council will engage with
people living along proposed ‘Greenway’ route
WAT E R F O R D
County Council’s softening of attitude in
relation
to
the
proposed
Greenway
project was welcomed
at
its
February
meeting.
Councillors welcomed
the fact that County
Manager, Michael Walsh,
indicated that the Council
would consult and liaise
with members of the public
living along the proposed
Greenway route and engage
with people who have genuine concerns and fears and
try to address those issues.
The Greenway project is
a proposed development of
the old railway line running
from
Dungarvan
to
Waterford, which is currently on display under Part
8 of the Planning Process
for submissions and observations from the public,
until 14th March, 2014.
Previously, Mr. Walsh
strongly endorsed the proposed Greenway project,
describing it as “a priority
for the county”, and stating
“it has to happen, it is as
simple as that”.
However, at the February
meeting of the local
authority,
Councillors
expressed some reservations
about the Council’s attitude
of ‘pushing through’ the
project, pointing out that
not everyone is in favour of
the Greenway project.
Raising the issue at the
meeting, Cllr. Ger Barron
(Lab) said he welcomed the
fact that the Council is
engaging the public on the
Greenway project, pointing
out that there may be some
people with concerns and
asked if people would have
the opportunity to meet
officials and discuss the
project.
Mr.Walsh replied that the
Council
management
“would have no problem
communicating with anyone” about the project,
“particularly those with
concerns or objecting on
the matter”.
Mr. Walsh said the
Greenway project is a
priority for the county and
city, which will have a
potential economic benefit.
“If there are reasonable
accommodations we can
make, we’ll make them,”
said Mr. Walsh. “We’ll
engage with the parties,
because this is a critical
project.
“We will be happy to
engage with people over
the next few months and
when we are further along,
we hope that there will be
some mechanism where
objectors will be brought
on board.”
County Mayor, Damien
Geoghegan (FG) encouraged as many people as possible to make submissions
on the proposed Greenway
project which is now on
public display.
“The approach of the
Council is much better on
this occasion, than on the
last occasion,” said Mayor
Geoghegan.
“We certainly should
make progress with the atti-
tude of the Council having
changed.
“Everybody, whether
you are in favour, or against
the Greenway project,
should make a submission.
The important thing is that
the information will come
in, so the County Manager
and we, as elected members,
can make an informed
decision on the proposal,”
added Mayor Geoghegan.
Independent Councillor,
Dr. Tom Higgins, said the
Greenway project could be
“more contentious” than
the Council thinks.
He told the Council he
attended a meeting in 2008
in Lemybrien, in relation to
an
earlier
proposed
Greenway along the same
route.The meeting was also
attended by 22 farmers and
landowners along the proposed route.
“I was the County
Mayor at the time and the
only Councillor to turn up
at the meeting - I was eaten
alive,” said Dr. Higgins.
“But, I stood my ground
and told them it was going
ahead whether they liked it
or not - it went down like a
lead balloon.”
Dr. Higgins said if the
Council wants to get its
newer proposed Greenway
route passed by landowners
and farmers living along the
route, “then we are going to
need a charm offensive,” he
said.
“Many of the farmers
with land adjacent to the
route are worried,” he said.
“The route has been idle
since the railway track was
dismantled. Farmers have
been traversing the line,
using it for grazing, while
people have built bridges
and roadways across it. It is
a relatively built up area in
many ways,” Dr. Higgins
said.
“We need more than just
a Part 8 for submissions we also need a charm
offensive for those people
who are not in favour, or it
is going to be a tough one
to get through,” he added.
Cllr. Barron said that
although there are a certain
amount of landowners
against
the
proposed
Greenway, he said there are
also a good deal of
landowners in favour.
“Maybe some were
initially against it, but they
have since changed their
minds,” said Cllr. Barron.
“In fact, I have spoken to
some of them and they are
supportive of the project, so
it is not all doom and
gloom.”
He said the Council
should move forward and
try and get agreement like
they did in Mayo, which
was in much more difficult
circumstances.
Cllr. Tom Cronin (FF),
said that if the Council tries
to bulldoze people, “they
have their backs to the wall
and will take you on”.
He said a lot of people
living along the route had
no choice but to put their
backs to the wall.
“We put them in that
position as a Council,” said
Cllr. Cronin. “And it is
totally unfair of this
Council the way we tried
to bulldoze some of those
people.
“It is like the pylons
issue, when the trouble
starts, these people will
unite together and will
cause fierce trouble for us
down the line.”‘
Cllr. Cronin welcomed
the County Manager’s
approach and change of
attitude.
“I think if this is worked
on in the proper way, the
Council meets people and
talks to them, there is a better chance of getting them
on board, rather than trying
to bulldoze them,” added
Cllr. Cronin.
Cllr. John O’Leary (FF)
said not everyone will be
100 percent in favour.
“Some will see difficulties with the project,
socially and otherwise,” he
said.
Cllr. O’Leary asked if
there would be a guarantee
that everyone’s worries will
be addressed?
Mr.Walsh said all worries
and concerns would be
addressed in the context of
responses from the Part 8
display of the plans.
“We cannot eliminate
every fear that exists out
there, that is the simple reality,” said Mr. Walsh.
“People will choose to
be fearful. But the experience is quite different, certainly in the west of Ireland
where a lot of their fears
were ungrounded - such as
the nature of the usage on
the Greenway, the level of
activity and security.
“I think people are seeing a lot more fear than
there is. We will certainly
give as much information as
we can to the public, but
every specific submission
on the Part 8 will be
addressed,” Mr. Walsh
added.
Cllr. Liam Brazil (FG)
said he wanted landowners
and householders living
along the proposed route to
be facilitated by the
Council.
Mr. Walsh agreed, saying
that the Council will meet
with the people and try and
find some sort of agreement.
“It would be so much
better if the community is
genuinely behind the project and helping to drive it
forward,” Mr. Walsh said.
“Overall, the project
then becomes far better that has to be our goal.”
Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG)
said farmers and landowners
would
be
concerned with issues such
as security, movement of
animals from one farm to
the other, and security of
their homes.
“I think your approach
voiced at this meeting is the
correct one,” said Cllr.
Nugent.
Cllr. Declan Doocey
(FG) said he visited the
walkway in Mayo and
described it as “a fabulous
development”.
“There is industry along
it, including cafés, bike
shops, and puncture repair
shops,” said Cllr. Doocey.
He said he believed the
Council badly handled the
proposed Greenway project
the last time - “we had no
consultation then”.
Cllr. Mary Greene (FG)
noted that Waterford could
have been the frontrunners
on the project from the
very start, if they had gotten
it right.
“There is a Greenway
project in Rathkeale,
County Limerick, and
Mayo and both are
fantastically successful,” she
said.
“Both projects have gone
down well in their areas.”
She said that those
people with concerns
should be brought to the
Greenway projects in
Limerick or Mayo to see
them first hand.
“Our
proposed
Greenway is an opportunity
to be gained and such a fantastic thing for the future,”
said Cllr. Greene.
She pointed out that the
Council should learn from
the
experience
with
EirGrid.
“If people feel they are
not being listened to, and
they feel the wrong
approach is being taken,
they get militant and angry.
“I hope everyone can be
listened to and as much
agreement made as possible,
because previously, it had
become extremely bitter
and divisive and upsetting
to many people,” said Cllr.
Greene.
Beach entrance subject to a decision
by An Bord Pleanála
WORKS to improve the second
entrance to Bonmahon beach cannot
go ahead because the area is subject to
a determination by An Bord Pleanála.
Cllr. Ger Barron (Lab) asked
Waterford County Council to include
the second entrance to the beach in
the coastal protection works list.
“I would like to see it included, as
it is a very important second entrance
to Bonmahon beach,” Cllr. Barron
said.
However, Director of Services, Paul
Daly, pointed out that the second
entrance to Bonmahon beach was
being considered for a Compulsory
Purchase Order.
“That has now gone to An Bord
Pleanála, because there was an objection to it,” said Mr. Daly. “It is up to
An Bord Pleanála now,” he added.
Concern over Blue Flag status
for beach after storm damage
THERE is anxiety in
East Waterford that
Tramore could lose its
Blue Flag status following the destruction and
damage caused by recent
storms.
Enjoying the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Mark McGrath and
Niamh Enright.
[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
At the February meeting
of Waterford County
Council, Cllr. Joe Conway
(Ind) said the Blue Flag
status of the beach in
Tramore is of critical
importance to the area,
both socially and economically. He pointed out that
the sand dunes and beach
area of Tramore took a huge
hit from the recent storms.
“There is anxiety that it
might be difficult to hold
on to the Blue Flag status
unless there is significant
investment into rehabilitation
and
beach
management around the
dunes,” said Cllr. Conway.
He asked if extra staff
could be deployed to the
Tramore area, added that
the Blue Flag status at
Tramore is a “vital
economic driver for the
county”.
Director of Services,
Fergus Galvin, confirmed
that additional staff and
resources will be applied to
the Tramore area to work
on the issues.
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LOCAL ELECTIONS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Local Elections - news and views ...
Local and European Elections: 23rd May, 2014. Electoral Districts: Dungarvan / Lismore (8 seats); Comeragh (6 seats); Tramore / City West (6 seats); Waterford City East (6 seats); Waterford City South (6 seats)
Former Kerry legend
Darragh Ó Sé to
launch O’Ryan’s local
election campaign
Cullinane to host Public
Meeting on Health
SINN Féin Senator David
Cullinane is hosting a
Public Meeting on the
future of our health services
on Thursday, 27th February,
in the Granville Hotel at
7.30 p.m. Senator Cullinane
is hosting the event in the
wake of more devastating
cuts to health care as part of
budget 2014. The meeting
will discuss the impact of
cuts on primary, acute and
tertiary
services
in
Waterford
including
services
at Waterford
Regional Hospital. The
meeting will be addressed
by the Sinn Féin National
Spokesperson on Health
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin,
Dr. Joe
O
Beirne,
Orthopaedic consultant,
Andrea Galgey, community
health campaigner and Dr.
David Janes.
Speaking ahead of the
meeting Senator Cullinane
said: "Our health services
have faced drastic cuts in
recent years. Budget 2014
saw €630 million taken
from health care. This
included cuts to primary
care,
acute
hospitals
including
Waterford
Regional Hospital and discretionary medical cards for
those with a medical need.
Waterford
Regional
Hospital has been cut back
to the bone with a loss of
beds, staff and funding and
cannot sustain more cuts.
"This public meeting will
provide an opportunity to
discuss the impact cuts are
having on front line
services, the future of health
care in Ireland and opinions
from medical and health
experts.
“It will also provide the
public with an opportunity
to have their say. We must
stand up for our health
services and stand against
cuts which impact on
patient care.”
Minister Burton launches
National Employment Week
Tackling youth unemployment - Youth Guarantee plan will help young
jobseekers find work, education or training
THE Minister for Social
Protection, Joan Burton,
TD, on Monday, 24th
February, 2014, officiated at
the launch of National
Employment Week in
Dublin’s Mansion House.
National
Employment
Week, organised by Sigmar
Recruitment, is a forum
focusing on the major social
and economic issues surrounding employment in
Ireland. The focus of the
morning’s proceedings was
the Youth
Guarantee
Scheme.
Speaking
with
the
attending HR Directors,
Minister Burton said: “We
are making firm progress in
helping people back to
work. Overall unemployment has fallen from a peak
of 15.1% to 12.3%, and
compared to one year ago,
over 58,000 more people
are now in jobs – the vast
majority of them in fulltime employment. We must
continue that progress, and
that’s
why
National
Employment Week is such
an important initiative, supporting employers to
increase capacity to employ
more people."
In relation to youth
unemployment,
the
Minister said: “The aim of
the
EU-wide
Youth
Guarantee is to ensure that
all young people under the
age of 25 receive a goodquality offer of employ-
ment, continued education,
an apprenticeship or a
traineeship within a short
time of becoming unemployed or leaving formal
education. The Youth
Guarantee can be summed
up in a single word: opportunities. It’s about making
sure we give our young
people the opportunities
they need to achieve their
full potential.”
Over the course of 2014,
processes and programmes
will be progressively rolled
out to ensure that young
unemployed people who
have a low probability of
finding employment without significant support will
receive a Youth Guarantee
offer within four months.
The Government expects
to provide a Guarantee offer
to circa 30,000 young people at the highest risk of
long-term unemployment
this year.
In Budget 2014, provision of €46 million was
made across a number of
Government Departments
for the above and additional
Youth Guarantee-related
measures, building on the
schemes and programmes
already in place. In all,
between new and existing
funding, the Government
will spend more than €500
million this year on youth
employment, education and
training.
The Minister also spoke
of the new Steps Ahead
mentoring
programme,
which is being developed in
tandem with CIPD Ireland,
the leading body in the field
of personnel and development, and WorkLink.
Minister Burton said:
“Steps Ahead is a great
example of how business is
committed to getting this
country back on track. It
will involve HR managers
in a wide range of companies giving their time and
commitment to assist young
jobseekers in getting back
to work. It dovetails very
neatly with the aims of the
Youth Guarantee.”
The Minister also mentioned the range of supports
available to employers from
the
Department. “As
Minister
for
Social
Protection, I have focused
since coming to office on
transforming
the
Department from the passive benefits provider of old
to an active and engaged
employment service. To
give just one example of
this, we established an
employer incentive scheme
called JobsPlus last July.
Through JobsPlus, we provide cash grants to employers who hire people who
have been more than 12
months unemployed to
help them with the costs of
salary.”
Since JobsPlus was
launched in July 2013, it has
helped to create 1,286 new
full-time jobs. Participating
employers have seen the
potential of the scheme to
help them expand their
businesses, and realised the
calibre of people on the
Live Register.
“In the coming months,
I hope many more employers do likewise, and
throw their weight behind
not just JobsPlus but the
wider Youth Guarantee
Implementation Plan, so
that we can accelerate the
pace at which we are getting people of all ages back
to work.
“I’ve consistently stated
that a fiscal response to the
economic crisis was never
going to be enough – that
there had to be a social
response too. The National
Employment Week is a
great example of employers
stepping up to do their part
in getting this country back
to work.
“What we are asking for
this week is some of that
most precious resource –
time. Take the time to look
through
what
the
Department of Social
Protection can do for you
to help expand your business. Take the time to think
about how we can best
serve your needs and tell us
about it.With your help, we
will get Ireland back to
work,” concluded the
Minister.
COUNCILLOR
Michael J. O’ Ryan who is
a serving member of
Waterford
County
Council is to launch his
campaign for election to
the amalgamated local
authority in his native
Ballymacarbry on Friday,
7th March, 2014. Special
guest on the night will be
none other than, Darragh
Ó Sé, former Kerry footballer, six time All Ireland
medal winner and current
Kerry U-21 football manager.
The councillor who has
spent five productive years
representing the people of
Comeragh is eager to
continue his work as a
public representative in a
much larger Comeragh
Electoral Area. Indeed he
is continuing the family
tradition of public service
from his grandfather
Mícheál Ó Riain 1920
and his father Ciarán who
served the people of
Kilmacthomas and Suir
from 1954-2009 until
retirement.
Michael J. has been
very vocal since becoming
a member of Waterford
County Council and is no
stranger to speaking out
on national issues either.
He has championed local
issues for the most part
including the state of the
rural road network, the
retention of local services
including the Post Office
the Local Garda Barracks
and indeed local schools.
He highlights the lack of
mobile and broadband
communications in rural
areas. He also has been a
prominent speaker on the
need for an alternative
method of electricity
delivery into the future,
other than “monstrous
pylons” dotted along the
Comeragh and indeed
Waterford constituency.
From farming stock in
the
townsland
of
Knockalisheen, Michael J.
is currently Principal of
Ballymacarbry N.S., a
Former Kerry legend, Darragh Ó Sé will launch Cllr. Michael J.
O’Ryan’s local election campaign in Ballymacarbry on Friday, 7th
March.
school with in excess of
200 pupils. He has taught
within the county but
spent most of his teaching
years at Lisronagh NS, on
the outskirts of Clonmel.
He also has a degree in
Public Administration and
a Post Graduate Diploma
in
Business
Administration.
In his first election to
WCC, Michael J. was
elected on the first count
and was indeed his party’s
highest vote catcher in
both city and county
electoral areas. He took
the first of his party’s seats
and was followed home
by
colleague
John
O’Leary, who defeated
Kilmacthomas based running mate, Benji Whelan
by 1 vote at the end. Even
though Friday week will
officially launch his campaign, it started in earnest
last November when he
was accompanied on a
local canvass by party
leader Mícheál Martin.
Kerry midfield legend,
Darragh Ó Sé will do the
honours on the night.
Darragh has represented
Kerry at all major grades
and has played in 9 All
Ireland finals, between
championship and league
he has played 176 times
for Kerry scoring 2- 57
largely from centre field.
Between the three Ó Sé
brothers, they
have
amassed an awesome collection of 15 All Ireland
medals. Speculation has
also been rife that he may
be a potential party candidate for the next general
election.
The revised Comeragh
Constituency covers a vast
area of County Waterford
from
Clonmel
to
Waterford along the Suir
and from Dunhill to
Ballyvoile Bridge along
the Waterford coast and
the area in between. It
will retain its 6 seat status
in the revamped 32 seat
authority. Also to run with
Michael J. O’Ryan on the
Fianna Fail ticket is sitting
Councillor, John O’Leary,
Kilmeaden and Mary
Butler, Portlaw.
The
night’s launch will commence at 8.00 p.m.
Refreshments will be
served and all are welcome to attend.
The
local
and
European elections will
be held on Friday, 23rd
May, 2014 with the
counting of votes to be
held the following day.
NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
19
New FF law will drive down
commercial rates for
Waterford sports clubs – O’Ryan
SPORTS
clubs
in
Waterford which have a
licensed bar on site would
see their commercial rates
reduced under a new law
being proposed by Fianna
Fáil.
Waterford Cllr. Michael
J. O’Ryan has said: “Fianna
Fáil is proposing a change in
the law which covers the
valuation of property
because at the moment
sports clubs in Waterford
and around the country are
being charged commercial
rates on dressing rooms and
sports halls as well as their
bar.
“Under the ‘Valuation
Bill 2014’ clubs will only be
liable to be charged rates on
the part of their property
which is licensed to sell
alcohol. This will free up
extra money for cash
strapped clubs to invest in
their facilities. There has
been a major reduction in
sporting grants in recent
years and I think implementing this change in the
law would be a shot in the
arm that a lot of clubs in
Waterford need.
“Commercial rates can
be a huge burden for many
clubs and I think now is the
time to redefine how those
rates are applied. I think
people can understand why
clubs would be expected to
pay rates on a licensed
premises but those rates
should not be applied to
dressing rooms or a sports
hall, it should be limited to
the bar itself. There has
been significant investment
in sports halls and clubs in
communities in Waterford
and around the country
over many years but those
clubs shouldn’t be punished
for having a new hall or
new dressing rooms.
“If the Government
accepts this legislation it
would allow sports clubs
around the country to make
an application to the
Commissioner of Valuation
seeking a ‘revision’ of their
commercial rates paid to
their local authority. This
would be a huge boost for
sports clubs in Waterford
and allow them to reinvest
the money saved in facilities
for their community.”
Ireland South MEP, Phil Prendergast pictured with Cllr. Dee Jacques (Lab) and Cllr. Seamus Ryan
(Lab) in Waterford City while on the campaign trail for May's Local & European Elections.
New report highlights the financial viability of Eirgrid’s plans
IRELAND South MEP, Phil Prendergast, has called on Eirgrid to
examine a report from ReThink Pylons which raises new questions
about the financial reasoning behind the power line route.
Speaking on the campaign trail in Wexford Ms. Prendergast said:
“ReThink Pylons have produced a new report, published by Malcolm
Brown and Dr. Anthony White of BW Energy, which again raises
doubts over Eirgrid’s proposals. It warns that any exporting of wind
power to the UK after the grid extension will fail as Ireland’s prices
are too costly.
“The report also discusses the financial viability of the Grid 25 plan
and claims that an increase in wind power output could lead to blackouts and destabilise Ireland’s energy supply.
“According to the BW Energy consultants, doubling Ireland’s wind
capacity to meet EU targets will be very costly and that Irish bill
payers deserve a ‘fundamental policy rethink’. As a result of an EU
Directive, Ireland is required to raise its gross energy consumption
created by renewable sources to reach 16% in 2020.
“Last Friday I hosted a high level pylon conference in Kilkenny,
where expert speakers Professor Anthony Staines and Dr.Volker Wendt
were also sceptical about the cost benefits of the plan.”
Petrol bomb attack
on Sinn Féin
Councillor’s car
Ireland South MEP, Phil Prendergast pictured with Cllr. Ger Barron (Lab) in Kilmacthomas while on
the campaign trail for May's Local & European Elections.
SPEAKING after a petrol
bomb attack on his car last
week Waterford City Sinn
Féin Councillor John
Hearne has said no amount
of intimidation will stop
him from challenging criminality in his community.
Councillor Hearne said;
“In recent weeks I have
been encouraging people to
be brave in standing up to
criminal elements in this
community.
“The only way to stop
these people is to co-operate with the Gardaí despite
threats and intimidation.
“No amount of intimidation will stop me from
challenging criminality in
my community.
“Those responsible for
the petrol bomb on my car
last week have only
strengthened my resolve.
“I encourage anyone
with any information to
bring it forward to the
Gardaí and to co-operate
with any inquiries they may
launch.”
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NEWS
Four month sentence for man
who took advantage of friend’s
generosity by stealing cheque
A YOUGHAL man
who took advantage of
a friend’s generosity by
stealing a cheque and
cashing it was handed a
total of four months
imprisonment
last
week.
Patrick Ring (42) with
an address on record of
Friar Street, Youghal,
pleaded guilty to theft of
a cheque from 10 Friary
Street, Youghal on 1st
January, 2014, and two
charges of forgery in
Youghal on the same
date.
At last week’s Lismore
District Court, Inspector
Anthony Dineen told
Judge Terence Finn that
on 3rd January, 2014, the
accused was successful in
cashing a stolen cheque
at Brook’s SuperValu,
Youghal.
“He made the cheque
out to €200 cash in his
own name,” said Insp.
Dineen.
“The accused called
again to SuperValu two
days later and attempted
to cash a second cheque
for €100.
“However, the manager became suspicious
and refused to cash the
cheque.
“Gardaí were then
contacted.”
Insp. Dineen said the
account belonged to a
lady whom the accused
was staying with.
“The lady had taken
the accused in as a
lodger,”
said
Insp.
Dineen.
“She was away on holidays at the time.”
The accused, who is
currently in custody
serving a four month jail
sentence in relation to
other matters, has 66 previous convictions.
A defence solicitor
told Judge Finn that his
client was a friend of the
injured party.
“He was homeless
back in 2002 / 2003 and
she took pity on him and
took him in at that
time,” said the solicitor.
“Recently,
he
approached the lady and
told her he was sleeping
rough.
“She took him in
again. The lady then left
on holidays and that is
when the accused discovered the chequebook
in her house.
“He said he had no
money at the time and
removed two cheques
from the book,” said the
solicitor.
“He cashed one
cheque, but the other
was refused.”
The solicitor said his
client did contact the
injured party to tell her
he would repay the
money.
“My client acknowledges that it was a mean
thing to do and it has
irreparably
damaged
their friendship.
“He has apologised to
the injured party,” the
solicitor added.
Judge Finn handed
down a concurrent four
month jail sentence for
theft of the cheque and
the two charges of forgery.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Fined for no
insurance
A DRIVER who did not
have insurance when
stopped by Gardaí, but
bought insurance cover
two hours afterwards, was
still fined last week.
Luizasz Czajka (31)
unemployed, with an
address at Teacher’s House,
West Street, Tallow, was
brought before last week’s
Lismore District Court on
foot of a bench warrant, to
answer charges of not having insurance and failing
to produce insurance at
Tallow Bridge on 10th
June, 2013.
At last week’s Lismore
District Court, Garda
Robert Tritschler told
Judge Terence Finn that
the insurance cover was
taken out by the accused
two hours after he was
stopped at Tallow Bridge.
The accused has no previous convictions.
Judge Finn said he
would note that the
accused has taken out car
insurance cover.
He handed down a fine
of €300 but did not disqualify him.
The charge of failing to
produce insurance was
marked proven and taken
into consideration.
In the Courts …
D u n g a r v a n a n d L i s m o re
District Court &
Wa t e r f o r d C i r c u i t C o u r t
Driver fined for no tax
A KILMEADEN driver
was fined €120 at last
week’s
Dungarvan
District Court for not
having tax displayed on
his vehicle.
Alan Clarke (30) with
an address at Stonehouse,
Kilmeaden, failed to pay
a fixed charge notice,
issued by Gardaí, for not
having a current tax disc
displayed on his vehicle
when stopped on the
N25 at the Burgery,
Dungarvan, on 16th
August, 2013.
The accused, a plasterer by profession, told
Judge Terence Finn that
the vehicle had been off
the road for a period of
time and he “took a risk”
on the day.
Dungarvan man found not guilty of assault
A 42-YEAR-old Dungarvan
man was found not guilty by a
Jury in the Circuit Criminal
Court, last week, of attacking and
severely injuring a drinking
companion during a late night
incident in a one bedroom bachelor flat in Dungarvan.
Robert Street, with an address
at No. 47, Childer’s Estate,
Dungarvan, pleaded not guilty to
assault causing harm to Jimmy
Coleman (49) in his bed at No.
2, Thompson’s Lane, Dungarvan,
on February 5th, 2013.
At the outset of the trial Judge
Pauline Codd warned the
accused man not to approach or
speak to witnesses.
The prosecution objected to
him “standing out” on bail during the trial as he had breached
his bail conditions by engaging in
conservation with witnesses in
the Courthouse.
A witness for the prosecution,
Owen Doocey said Robert
Street approached him on the
Courthouse steps and asked:
“What the f--- are you doing
here?”.
Another witness Thomas
Fitzgerald said the accused man
also approached him.
Barrister Jamie Burke, defending, said the words spoken did
not form a threat.
Judge Codd said she was satisfied the words uttered did not
constitute a threat and allowed
the accused man to “stand out”
during the course of the trial but
cautioned him not to approach
witnesses.
On the second day of the trial
a bench warrant was issued for
the arrest of the accused man
when he turned up late after the
Jury had been sent home for the
day. He was remanded in custody
for the remainder of the trial.
At the close of the four day
trial the Jury of six men and six
women returned a majority not
guilty verdict after deliberating
for more than two hours.
Describing the incident, Noel
Whelan, BL, for the DPP, said
Jimmy Coleman was an alcoholic
and was drinking with a number
of men in his flat.
In the early hours of the
morning he went to bed. As he
slept it was alleged he was
attacked by the accused man. It
was a significant assault and some
time later he got up but collapsed
in the sittingroom and did not
wake up until the following
afternoon.
When eventually he managed
to leave the flat and walk to the
Main Street, people were concerned about his disoriented
appearance. The Gardai were
contacted and he was removed to
hospital by ambulance. The flat
was declared a crime scene and
the Gardai formed the view that
the attack took place there.
Initially, the injured man was
reluctant to say anything about
the assault but later made a full
statement.
In evidence Jimmy Coleman
said he was watching “Mrs.
Browne’s Boys” on a DVD when
Owen Doocey called with two
litres of cider and asked if he
could stay the night as he had no
place to sleep. Some time later
Robert Street arrived with four
cans of Harp followed by Daniel
Nugent with more cider. They
were drinking and chatting in
the flat until Owen and Daniel
went home and he was left alone
in the flat with Robbie Street.
The alcohol started affecting
him and he went to bed around
1.00 a.m. and Robbie was still in
the living room drinking. The
atmosphere between them was a
“little tense” but there were no
arguments.
Within ten minutes he was
attacked in his bed and “pummelled and punched” severely in
the face a dozen times. Blood
was flying everywhere and he
was unsure if he was being
beaten with a weapon or by fists.
While lying on the bed he could
see Robert Street standing over
him. He received black eyes,
bruising of his face and head and
he was bleeding from his nose.
His speech was slurred and he
still suffered a loss of power in his
right arm and leg.
The injured man said he was
so severely beaten that he lost his
balance and when he finally got
up he was unsteady on his feet
and fell “all over the place” and
collapsed. On three occasions
during the night he tried to get
help and go to Caredoc but he
“blacked out”.
During the following afternoon he woke up and made his
way to SuperValu in Main Street
where people rushed around
him. Margaret Joyce of the Order
of Malta gave him first aid.
When the Gardaí interviewed
him in WRH he was reluctant to
make a statement because he did
not want Robbie Street to get
into serious trouble. But his
brothers Michael and Edward
persuaded him to make a statement.
In reply to questions by Jamie
Burke, BL., defending, the witness said he drank five pints that
day and went home for something to eat. He resumed drinking that night and ended up
“slightly inebriated” and a bit
tipsy.
Mr. Burke pointed out to the
complainant that he gave seven
versions of the attack to the
Gardaí, his brothers, the doctors
and paramedics and Margaret
Joyce. The different versions
involved being jumped on by
two unknown persons down on
the Quay, on the Bridge, and in
the Park in Abbeyside, when he
was walking home after visiting
his sister.
It was okay for him to drink as
long as it remained within limits.
It was fair to say that five pints
and two litres of cider in one day
were “over the limit”, he said.
One of the four men drinking
in the flat, Owen Doocey said he
drank ten pints and two drops of
whiskey in John Keane’s Pub and
brought four cans to the flat. At
10.30 p.m. Robert Street and
Daniel Nugent came in and they
were chatting and watching the
telly. He left at 11.00 p.m. and
drank three cans alone at the
back of the Sports Centre and
then slept rough in his uncle’s
shed. He said he was able to
handle 25 pints.
On the following morning he
was approached by Robert Street
who asked him for the return of
a “couple of quid” he had borrowed.
Robert Street said Jimmy
Coleman slashed him across the
face the night before but he “left
him for dead” in the flat. Robbie
had three scratches on his face
where Jimmy tried to “knife”
him.
A resident of Thompson’s
Lane, Thomas Fitzgerald, formerly of Ballinroad, said he lived
next door to Jimmy Coleman.
Early on the morning after the
assault he got up at 4.20 a.m. to
drive his uncle John to Cork
Airport.
He heard noise coming from
the flat. Voices were raised but
that was not unusual. He heard
somebody said: “I don’t give a f-- about you, Jimmy”.
There had been a number of
earlier incidents at the flat and
glass was broken on one occasions and the Gardaí called.
Det. Garda Martin Keohane,
Dungarvan, said he examined the
flat and it was quite obvious that
there had been a disturbance.
There was a pool of blood on the
floor and blood stains on a pillow
and bed clothes and on the wall.
A picture had been smashed and
there was glass on the floor.
Garda Michael Dempsey said
he met Jimmy Coleman in a disoriented state in Main Street and
he had been badly assaulted and
had two black eyes, cuts to his
face and neck and was hardly
recognisable.
The accused man claimed he
was in his aunt’s house that night
and was not in the flat at all. But
on the following day he admitted
leaving the injured man “for
dead” in his flat.
James Burke, BL, said the
injured man gave seven difference accounts of an assault. He
claimed he visited his sister’s
house in Abbeyside and on the
way home he was jumped on at
the Bridge, in the Park and on
the Quay but managed to get
home before falling unconscious
until the following afternoon.
The photos of his injuries did
not make pretty viewing and
there was a clear laceration
caused by a sharp edge. The
injuries were not consistent with
being punched. There was
broken glass on the flat floor and
he admitted falling several times.
Evidence was given by two
wholly unreliable witnesses who
had
consumed
enormous
amounts of alcohol.There was no
DNA or finger prints evidence
to show that the accused man
was in the flat.
The accused man declined to
give evidence.
The Judge thanked the Jury
for the attention they had given
the case and exempted them
from jury service for ten years.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Fines imposed for drugs and
firearms offences
A TALLOW man who
admitted unlawful possession of drugs and a firearm
was fined last week.
Frank McLellan (51)
with an address at
Kilwatermoy,
Tallow,
pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his
own personal use, contrary
to Section 3 of the Misuse
of Drugs Act, at his home
in Kilwatermoy, on 15th
August, 2012.
He also pleaded guilty
to the unauthorised possession of a firearm at the
same location and date.
At a special sitting of
Dungarvan District Court
held last week, solicitor
Neil Twomey said the
quantity of cannabis found
was a very small quantity,
enough for a cigarette
joint.
In relation to the
firearm, Mr. Twomey said
his client received the air
gun from a friend who
wanted rid of it.
“My client took it and
put it into his shed,” said
Mr. Twomey.
“My client says it is his
understanding that the air
gun was bought at a horse
fair. He used it on one or
two occasions to shoot at
tin cans.”
Mr.Twomey said the air
gun was found by Gardaí
during their search under
the Misuse of Drugs Act.
McLellan has no previous convictions.
Mr. Twomey said his
client worked as a building
labourer, but is unemployed now.
Judge Terence Finn
handed down a fine of
€250 for the drugs offence
and a €300 fine for the
firearms offence.
Farmer fined for not having certificate of roadworthiness
A COLLIGAN farmer was fined
last week for not having a certificate of roadworthiness.
Seamus Buckley (56) with an
address
at
Carrowgarriff,
Colligan, Dungarvan, pleaded
guilty to not having a certificate
of roadworthiness when he was
stopped driving by Gardaí at
Coolanheen, Cappoquin, on 2nd
June, 2013.
He also pleaded guilty to driv-
ing with no licence; failing to
produce licence at the roadside
and within 10 days at the Garda
Station; failing to produce insurance; and failing to produce a certificate of roadworthiness, at the
same location and date.
At last week’s Lismore District
Court, solicitor Paddy Gordon
told Judge Terence Finn that his
client’s insurance was in order, but
his driving licence had expired.
He said his client has now
renewed his licence.
The court heard that Buckley
has nine previous convictions in
relation to road traffic offences.
Judge Finn said the accused’s
previous convictions indicate
repeat offending.
Mr. Gordon said his client is a
farmer and has a number of
vehicles on the road.
“He does his best to keep those
vehicles in order and he is particular about insurance cover,” said
Mr. Gordon.
For not having a certificate of
roadworthiness, Judge Finn
handed down a fine of €200.
For driving with no current
licence, a €50 fine was handed
down.
The other charges were
marked proven and taken into
consideration.
Late night trip for ‘bag of chips’
results in fine for careless driving
A CAPPOQUIN man who drove
into Dungarvan late at night for a
bag of chips ended up being fined
for careless driving, while a charge
of alleged drink driving was dismissed.
John Casey (45) with an address
at Green Street, Cappoquin was
convicted of careless driving, contrary to Section 52 of the Road
Traffic Act, at O’Connell Street,
Dungarvan, on 9th November,
2012.
A charge of alleged drink driving, contrary to Section 4 of the
Road Traffic Act, at the same location and date, was dismissed, following a successful challenge by solicitor Paddy Gordon.
At a special sitting of Dungarvan
District Court last week, Judge
Terence Finn was told that Casey
was observed driving at T. F.
Meagher Street, Dungarvan, at 2.45
a.m. on the night in question.
Gardaí observed the vehicle driving in an erratic manner and veering over and back across the centre
white line.
Casey’s vehicle was also observed
braking for no reason on the road.
The court heard that Casey was
arrested on suspicion of drink driving and brought to the Garda
Station, where a breath sample gave
a reading of 83 mg alcohol per 100
ml breath.
However, solicitor Mr. Gordon
raised issue with the period of
observation which ensures the
accused does not consume anything
(nil by mouth) which could interfere with the breath test.
While evidence was given that
the accused was observed for 20
minutes, there was no evidence
given that the accused was still
under observation during the time
he was taken to the doctor’s room
and the period when the Garda was
inputting details of the accused into
the machine.
Mr. Gordon described it as “an
essential ingredient in this prosecution” and to exclude that evidence
“is a clear omission by the prosecution”, he said.
Judge Finn concurred with Mr.
Gordon’s argument, pointing out
that even after the 20 minute period
of observation, the accused should
have continued to be observed to
ensure he took nothing by mouth,
either deliberately or accidentally,
which could interfere with the
breath test.
He said the court heard no evidence as to the actions of the
accused after the 20 minute obser-
vation period was up.
Judge Finn dismissed the drink
driving charge on that point.
In relation to the careless driving
charge, Mr. Gordon said his client
pleads guilty.
“My client was honest with the
Gardaí on the night. He was traversing the centre of the roadway and
putting on the breaks, but he was
driving slowly,” said Mr. Gordon.
“On the night, my client came
into town from Cappoquin for a
bag of chips. It wasn’t the brightest
thing to do,” Mr. Gordon added.
Casey has no previous convictions.
Mr. Gordon said his client is self
employed as an electrician and uses
his vehicle for work.
Judge Finn handed down a €200
fine for the careless driving charge.
Prosecutions
for breach of
licensing laws
 A PUBLICAN who admitted to having people on her
licensed premises after hours was fined last week.
Colette Beresford, of The Rising Sun Bar, Main Street,
Clashmore, pleaded guilty to Count 6 - allowing people on
licensed premises after closing time, on 13th September,
2013.
At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector Anthony
Dineen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí entered The
Rising Sun bar in Clashmore at 1.48 a.m. on 13th
September, 2013.
“Closing time was 12 midnight and the lights were on,”
said Insp. Dineen.
“There were various pints of beer and glasses of spirits
at various stages of consumption, while there were two
patrons on the premises. A third person emerged from the
toilet area.”
He said the Gardaí spoke with the person in charge of
the bar and the premises was cleared and closed.
The licensee has no previous convictions.
Solicitor Paddy Gordon told the court that paid staff
were on the premises.
“The girl in charge was driving customers home on the
night,” said Mr. Gordon.
“She was about to do her last trip and only three people
were left when the Gardaí arrived,” he said.
Mr. Gordon explained that trade can be slack for the pub
which is only opened on a Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
He said the licensee, who has no previous convictions,
inherited the pub from her father, who ran the pub for
nearly 50 years.
“My client has been running the pub for the past ten
years or so,” said Mr. Gordon.
Judge Finn noted that a licensee who has not come to
Garda attention in ten years “speaks volumes about the way
in which the premises is run”.
“The court will take a benign view of this case,” said
Judge Finn.
He handed down a €200 fine.
 A PUBLICAN who made a donation to the court poor
box had a licensing offence struck out.
Ray O’Brien (36) of The Anchor Bar, Davitt’s Quay,
Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to Count 6 - allowing people
on the premises after official closing time, on 7th May, 2013.
Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn at last
week’s Dungarvan District Court that Gardaí gained entry
to the Anchor Bar at 1.05 a.m. on Bank Holiday Monday
night / Tuesday morning, 7th May, 2013 and found up to
ten people on the premises consuming alcohol.
“There was a committee meeting which was organised
on the premises that night,” Sgt. Allen said.
Solicitor Kieran Curran explained that some of the
people on the premises were a mixture of staff members,
and members of a committee that had organised a Maritime
Festival which had taken place in Dungarvan that Bank
Holiday Weekend.
Judge Finn said he would accept a €300 donation to the
court poor box and look favourably on the matter.
The donation was paid, and Judge Finn indicated that it
would go to the RNLI.
Fined for no tax
Community service order imposed
A DRIVER was fined in court
last week for not having tax on
her vehicle.
Rose Ann Harty (23), formerly of 13 Marian Terrace,
Ballyduff Upper, but now with
an address at Mallardstown,
Callan, Kilkenny, pleaded guilty
to not having current tax on
her vehicle and failing to produce insurance, when stopped
by Gardaí at Kilclogher,
Cappagh, on 9th January, 2013.
Garda John O’Dwyer told
Judge Terence Finn at last
week’s Lismore District Court
that the accused said she would
produce her insurance at
Mayfield Garda Station in
Cork. She failed to do so.
A DUNGARVAN woman
who was said to have
turned her life completely
around received a community service order last week.
Colette Cleary (20) with
addresses at 35 Shandon
Street, Dungarvan; 3
Church Mews, Church
Street, Dungarvan; and 54
Lackenfune, Dungarvan,
had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District
Court to possession of
cannabis for sale and supply,
contrary to Section 15 of
the Misuse of Drugs Act, at
35
Shandon
Street,
He said the tax on display
had expired in June, 2012, and
a fixed charge notice issued for
the offence was never paid.
The accused has one previous conviction in relation to
a road traffic offence.
Solicitor Niall Twomey said
his client had recently purchased the vehicle and had possession of it for a short period.
He said his client now lives
in Kilkenny.
For not having current tax
on the vehicle, Judge Finn
handed down a €200 fine.
He marked the charge of
failing to produce insurance as
proven and taken into consideration.
Dungarvan, on
23rd
February, 2012.
She also pleaded guilty
to being in possession of
cannabis for her own personal use, contrary to
Section 3 of the Misuse of
Drugs Act, at the same
location and date.
A plea of guilty was also
entered for two further
charges of being in possession of cannabis for her
own personal use, contrary
to Section 3 of the Misuse
of Drugs Act at 3 Church
Street Mews, Church
Street, Dungarvan, on 19th
June, 2013 and at the same
address on 13th August,
2012.
Cleary also pleaded
guilty to forging a prescription at Kelly’s Pharmacy,
the Plaza, Dungarvan;
unlawful possession of a
forged prescription in
Dungarvan; and forging a
prescription at Murray’s
Pharmacy, Grattan Square,
Dungarvan, on 20th May,
2013.
The cases against Cleary
had been adjourned for a
probation report.
Solicitor Niall King told
Judge Terence Finn at last
week’s Dungarvan District
Court that the report on
his client is positive.
“She has made a U-turn
in her lifestyle and the
people she associated with,”
Mr. King said. “She also
recently became a mother.
“The
opportunity
afforded to her by this
court has come to fruition,”
Mr. King added.
Noting the positive probation report and plea in
mitigation, Judge Finn
handed down 150 hours
community service, in lieu
of six months imprisonment for Section 15 drugs
charge.
He marked the Section 3
drugs charges as proven and
taken into consideration.
In relation to the forged
prescription charges, Judge
Finn placed Cleary under a
12 month Probation Bond.
“You now have other
obligations and the focus
on your child should bring
you solace, happiness and
be a distraction from drugs.
I wish you well into the
future,” added Judge Finn.
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“It’s vital that these public
meetings on EirGrid are
well attended”
– McGrath
INDEPENDENT TD Mattie
McGrath has invited all constituents
who are concerned at Eirgrid’s
plans to construct monster pylons in
South Tipperary to attend another
in a series of protest meetings aimed
at giving a voice to public concerns:
“These pylons will destroy the
protected views of the Vee Valley,
Knockmealdown,
Comeraghs,
Galtee Mountains and the famed
Slievenamon right through to the
High Crosses of Ahenny and will
have a detrimental impact on our
local Tourism Industry.
They will also have an adverse
impact on our equine/agricultural
industries as well increasing the
likelihood of childhood illnesses.
In order to give the public a
forum to debate these issues I am
holding a Public Meeting on
Sunday, March 2nd, in the
Community Hall, Cahir at 6.00
p.m. and would encourage everyone to please spread the word.
Mr. Pat Swords is my guest
speaker and he will be there to
explain the background and expose
the totally spurious claims made by
Eirgrid and other vested interests,”
concluded Deputy McGrath.
Re-Think Pylons call on Government
to re-examine its energy policy
AN expert report concludes that the case for
Grid25, based on a need to
upgrade the transmission
system to accommodate
additional wind generation
and to allow exports via
interconnectors, is without
sound foundation.
The report, by consultants Malcolm Brown and
Dr. Anthony White of BW
Energy
by
ReThink
Pylons, a volunteer organisation working to stimulate
a rethink of Irish energy
policy, including Grid25.
Grid25,
the
planned
upgrade to the Irish electrical grid, would crisscross
the country with hundreds
of pylons carrying over a
thousand kilometres of
high-voltage overhead line.
KEY FINDINGS
• Doubling Ireland’s
wind power capacity to
3,500 MW threatens to
destabilise the entire network, risking power ‘blackouts’.
•
Major
otherwise
unnecessary costs of €3.8bn
(€3.2bn for Grid25 and
€0.6bn for another interconnector) required to stabilise the system due to
increased wind power
• Wind exports will
become a technical necessity to avoid overloading
Ireland’s transmission network.
• Current financial case
for Irish wind power
exports to UK is weak to
non-existent.
• The €3.8bn costs
(€3.2bn for Grid25 and
€0.6bn for another interconnector) will invariably
be passed on to consumers
– harming industrial competitiveness and squeezing
hard-pressed households.
• Alternative approaches
that meet EU targets more
cost effectively, creating
Irish jobs need to be considered.
Under a 2009 EU
Directive, Ireland is obliged
to increase its share of gross
final energy consumption
produced from renewable
sources to meet a 16% target by 2020. Current Irish
Government
policy
envisions achieving that
target by doubling amounts
of onshore wind power
production.
The
BW
report,
describes
the
hidden
rationale behind the €3.8bn
windpower related costs
(€3.2bn for Grid25 and
€0.6bn for another inter-
connector) associated with
pursuing such a policy. The
plan, which entails connecting a large proportion of
variable wind power to a
relatively small, islanded
network, would increase the
risk of uncontrollable
changes in the frequency of
the
power
network.
Stabilising the system would
be costly but unless the
further reinforcements are
made, the increased wind
power threatens to destabilise the entire network,
and could cause significant
power ‘blackouts’.
Rather than offering an
opportunity
for
the
development of a “significant renewable energy
export industry”, as suggested by EirGrid, exporting power through another
interconnector would be
essential to prevent overloading the transmission
network. The commercial
viability of such exports,
however, is far from certain.
The
BW
report
reinforces an earlier conclusion by the Irish Academy
of Engineering, that Irish
exports will not be sufficiently competitive for the
UK
or
Continental
European markets. They
will, for example, be in
direct competition with
UK offshore wind for
which
the
British
Government has already
indicated it will not agree
to
pay
more
than
€120/MWh (£100/MWh)
in 2020. Irish wind power
exports – with a price close
to €140/MWh – are
unlikely to meet this target.
“The case for Grid25 is
not as advertised,” said
Malcolm Brown, co-author
of the BW Energy report.
“Doubling Irish onshore
wind capacity to meet 2020
EU targets will be very
costly-Irish bill payers
deserve a fundamental policy rethink.”
The BW report also
points out that the €3.8bn
cost (€3.2bn for Grid25
and €0.6bn for another
interconnector) of the
Government’s policy will
invariably be passed on to
consumers –
harming
industrial competitiveness
and squeezing hard-pressed
households, who already
pay pre-tax electricity
prices nearly 25% above EU
average.
The BW report is the
latest in a series of reports to
question whether current
Government policy is best
suited to meet Ireland’s EU
commitments and energy
needs. It follows two earlier,
recent reports by the Irish
Academy of Engineering.
The report and has been
welcomed today by, Cllr.
Seamus Weir, Co. Mayo on
the Grid-West project,
Owen McMullan, Co.
Tyrone on the North South
Inter-connector project,
Kieran
Hartley,
Co.
Waterford on the Gridlink
project, and Ray Conroy,
Co. Laois of Laois Wind
Energy Awareness Group.
In light of these findings,
ReThink Pylons is calling
on the Government to reexamine its energy policy
and is asking for a
fundamental rethink of
Grid25, Grid Link and
associated projects.
Many questions still to be answered
regarding pylons and cancer
A GROUP from Deise Against Pylons,
Bride & Blackwater against Pylons, &
Cappoquin Rethink Energy travelled to
Kilkenny on Friday, 14th February, to
hear Professor Anthony Staines of DCU.
The event was organised by the Labour
Party’s Phil Prendergast MEP.
Professor Staines confirmed the statistical link to Leukaemia from EMF’s as
did the preliminary SCENIHR report
in late January.
Responding to Questions about the
statements made by EirGrid’s Mr. Slye
that “I would have no issue living next
to a pylon. In the first instance, I know
it’s completely safe” and by EirGrid’s Mr.
Lowery that "I can assure people there
are absolutely no health implications."
Professor Staines stated “That is an
assurance which he is not in a position
to give.Those statements cannot be substantiated. They are making statements
which fall far outside their area of
capability and I don’t agree with them.”
Professor Staines went on to say that
“There is no doubt whatever that in
houses where magnetic fields are found
to be at high levels there is an increased
risk. That is beyond question.”
When queried about EirGrid’s
behaviour towards the general public,
Prof Staines agreed that the level of
communication and the level of honesty
from Eirgrid has been poor and falls
below the standards of informed
consent.
Professor Staines agreed that there was
a risk of childhood leukaemia near to
these lines and that EirGrid are seeking
to impose this risk on people without
their informed consent. “You can’t randomly allocate ten thousand people to
live close to a pylon and ten thousand
people to live far away for a pylon, at
least not in a democratic society.
It is becoming increasingly obvious
that there are many questions to be
answered regarding Pylons and cancer.
EirGrid does not have any medical staff
or expertise, their Engineers and
Accountants should not be making
claims outside their specific area of
expertise.
Fine Gael’s Minister Phil Hogan’s
review of existing non-ionisation reports
in his department does not take into
account corona ionisation, the Ministers
review lacks credibility and is not an
adequate manner in which to address
public health issues concerning our children.
It is any wonder that there is such
huge public concern when it is being
handled in such a hap-hazard fashion by
our Government.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Waterford Rose of
Tralee Centre
launches the search
for the 2014
Waterford Rose
IT is that time of year again
and the search for the
Waterford Rose of Tralee
has begun! Could it be you?
Or someone you know? If
you are between the age of
18-27 and interested in
sampling something new in
2014, that promises to be an
experience to remember
read on!
The Waterford Rose of
Tralee Centre is a part of
the International Rose of
Tralee Festival in which one
young woman is crowned
the Waterford Rose of
Tralee. The Rose of Tralee
International Festival cele-
brates the achievements of
young
Irish
women
throughout the Irish diaspora, culminating in the
selection of the Rose of
Tralee at the International
Festival every year. The
Rose of Tralee International
Festival is one of Ireland's
largest and longest running
festivals, celebrating 55 years
in 2014.
The winner of the
Waterford Rose of Tralee is
based
on
personality,
integrity, intellect and
whether or not they would
be a good role model and
representative of Irish her-
itage and culture. Whoever
becomes the Waterford
Rose for 2014 will proceed
to the Regional Festival in
Portlaois, hosted by RTE’s
Daithi O’Shea. We are
looking forward to another
year of exciting Rose of
Tralee events. For the
entrants, their families and
friends, it promises to be an
unforgettable time and you
can be guaranteed of making many new friends as a
result.
On the build up to the
selection night the Roses
will go on a tour of
Waterford City.
Selection night will take
place in The Tower Hotel
on the 21st of March. At
this Friday night selection
each budding rose will be
interviewed on stage,
escorting them to the stage
will be their young Rose
Buds. The annual event
proves to be a true celebration of our Irish Heritage,
family, communities and
pride of place which in this
the 55th year will be a very
special event.
For further information
please email [email protected]
Official unveiling of the newly refurbished Minaun
Room at Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Resort
Jenny Flynn, Head Chef; Suzie Molloy, Events Manager, and Jackie Coady, Spa Manager.
GUESTS gathered for the
official unveiling of the
newly refurbished Minaun
Room, recently featured on
RTE’s ‘Don’t tell the Bride’
as the bride’s dream wedding venue at an exclusive
Valentine’s
Wedding
Showcase that took place at
the hotel Sunday, 16th
February.
The exclusive event provided
an
exclusive
opportunity for those in
attendance to be the first to
experience the beautifully
refurbished
ballroom.
Already a beautiful room,
the Minaun Room has
recently undergone a
facelift, so is looking even
more
stunning. Built
around a glass conservatory
with plenty of natural light
flowing in from the manicured gardens, the refurbishment is in keeping with
the traditional Georgian
style of this room, and
brides and grooms-to-be
are sure to be swept away by
its elegant and sophisticated
fresh look.
The
stylish
guests
watched in awe as head chef
Jenny Flynn and her talented team, cooked up a
storm creating a medley of
delicious dishes from the
wedding menu for all to
savour! Experienced wine
supplier Febvre, was also on
hand to offer top tips and
advice on how to select and
pair the most suitable wines
for a wedding day menu
and therapists from Estuary
Spa provided complimentary one-to-one make-up
consultations for brides-tobe looking for that perfect
elusive look.
Three loved-up couples
who booked their wedding
on the day received a glorious 7 night break in Costa
del Sol and a lucky Karen
Walsh from County Laois
was announced as the winner of the competition
sponsored
by
Weddingsonline,
taking
home a Luxury Weekend
Break for two at Faithlegg
House Hotel.
Nestled
amongst
picturesque woodlands with
sweeping views over the
Suir estuary, Faithlegg
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for your special day. For
more information contact
Wedding Co-Ordinator,
Suzie on 051-380582 or
email [email protected]
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Laochra Gael
Clár 5 – Larry Tompkins (Corcaigh) – 2nd March at 17.55 p.m.
on TG4.
THE 12th season of the
popular GAA documentary
series Laochra Gael is back
on TG4 this Spring with
ten episodes in all. The fifth
episode features Larry
Tompkins, the Kildare footballer who became an icon
in Cork.
A
passionate
and
dedicated player, the top
forward helped lead the
Rebels to two All-Ireland
titles in 1989 and 1990 but
as Larry remembers it all
started very differently. A
young star with Kildare in
the early eighties he recalls
the incident with the
County Board that ended
his playing career with his
native county forever.
As an emigrant in New
York it was amongst the
GAA community that
Larry found a new home,
with the Castlehaven club
in Cork. Shortly after, Billy
Morgan came calling and in
1987 Larry joined the Cork
senior footballers. He was
quick to make an impression and the cool headed
free-taker was key to Cork’s
defeat of the mighty Kerry
team that had dominated
Munster for so long.
However Cork weren’t
the only new team to
emerge in the late ‘80s, in
Meath they met their
match and the two became
fierce rivals battling for victory in the All-Ireland finals
of 1987, 1988 and 1990.
Larry recalls the ferocity of
those games and the heartbreak of defeat in 1987 and
1988.
A sportsman who pushed
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himself to the limits Larry
battled injury a lot in his
career but none more so
than in 1990 when as
captain he tore his cruciate
ligament during the AllIreland Final. So determined was Larry that their
old foes Meath would be
defeated that he picked
himself up and played
through the pain. His
sacrifice paid off and Larry
climbed the steps to lift the
Sam Maguire as Cork captain.
Later, Larry took over
from Billy Morgan as Cork
manager and in 1999
guided them all the way to
the All-Ireland final, but
unfortunately they suffered
defeat. As passionate on the
sidelines as he was on the
pitch Larry remained on as
manager till 2003.
As well as Larry himself
the programme also features
interviews with Niall
Cahalane, Seán Boylan and
Eamonn Ryan.
Laochra Gael is produced
by Nemeton TV, An Rinn,
Co. Phort Láirge
For further information,
please contact: Mac Dara
Mac Donncha. Phone: 058
46499 / [email protected]
(Laochra Gael programme – Larry Tompkins
will be repeated on Friday
7th after ‘The Western’).
Eircom Business has announced Waterford Business Group (WBG) as the third winner of Digital Boost for 2013/2014. WBG will
benefit from a package worth €10,000 which includes a free business app, a free unlimited eMobile plan for 18 months, a Sony
tablet and smartphone as well as mobile marketing and mobile strategy consultations with the Digital Boost expert panel. Waterford
Business Group represents 150 Waterford City Centre businesses and its main focus is protecting the 1,500 city centre jobs in
Waterford and creating opportunities for growth and development. Pictured are: (l. to r.): Gary Disley, Marketing Director, eircom
Business; Jim Gordon, Member WBG; Eddie Mulligan, Chair WBG.
[John Power]
Hook & Ladder raises €500 for Waterford Hospice
following Coffee Appreciation Evening Fundraiser
HOOK & Ladder, Café,
Cookery School and Home
Accessories store, based on
the Tramore Road hosted a
'Coffee
Appreciation
Evening' on Tuesday week
last with all proceeds going
to Waterford Hospice. The
Evening was a huge success
raising €500 for the
Hospice, it brought coffee
lovers from far and near to
learn the science and
journey that goes behind
each cup of coffee.
Grace O'Shaughnessy,
MD, Java Republic Coffee,
gave a presentation on the
origin of coffee, how it is
harvested from different
countries around the world
and the various types of
roasting processes. This was
followed by a cupping
session which focused on
the quality and characteristics of the various forms of
coffee. A range of delicious
Cakes freshly prepared by
'Martina's Cakes at Hook &
Ladder' were relished on
the night! Hook & Ladder
also donated spot prizes for
the event, which included
vouchers for the Cookery
School, Café and Home
accessories department.
Marie Cummins who
represented
Waterford
Hospice on the evening
Pictured at the evening were Andrew Moloney, Director, Hook & Ladder; Jordan Cheasty, Manager, Hook & Ladder;
Sarah Moloney, Marketing, Hook & Ladder; Aisling Ryan, Limerick Store Manager, Hook & Ladder.
[John Power]
spoke, "Thanking all who
attended, Java Republic
Coffee and Hook & Ladder
for their support.
Waterford Hospice provides medical and nursing
care for patients with life
limiting illnesses, in their
own homes and in nursing
homes
throughout
Waterford City, County and
South Kilkenny.
Jordan Cheasty, Manager,
Hook & Ladder says "We
are absolutely thrilled to be
making this contribution to
Waterford Hospice and
delighted to be playing our
part in supporting the
incredible work they do.
I would like to say a special thank you to all who
came to support the event,
to Java Republic for the
amazing coffee experience
and knowledge they provided. I would also like to
mention Design Print
House who sponsored the
posters for the event.
Pictured at the Coffee Appreciation Evening hosted by Hook & Ladder Cafe Cookery School and Home Accessories
were Fintan Stanley, Java Republic, and Grace O'Shaughnessy, MD, Java Republic Coffee.
[John Power]
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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .
Sharon makes the news
AMONGST the many good
things that we have lost in
our race to the bottom are
simple manners and good
taste. It is the era of anything
goes, masquerading as freedom of speech and right of
expression.
All around us we can see
examples of bad manners,
lack of courtesy and a very
visible attitude of not caring
in the dispensing of services
on an everyday basis. It is
manifested in most service
industries and, outside of the
fact that we have largely lost
our ability to treat people in
a caring and mannerly
fashion, there appears to be
little or no training for people
at front of house.
With every right to freedom comes a parallel responsibility not to impinge on the
rights or beliefs of others.
This is the genuine mantra of
some groups campaigning for
various civil liberties, but they
very often fail to recognise
those on the other side of
their arguments.
We have, for instance, the
right of free speech in the
media, but does that give us
the right – or give the media
who work on our behalf, the
right to violate people’s
privacy and invade their
personal space.
This happens every day at
family events, happy or sad, at
funerals where people are
grieving and those responsible feel that with some sort of
authorisation in their pocket,
a market for their ‘product’
and no worthwhile objection
from the public, their actions
are justified.
This week, RTE newscaster, Sharon Ni Bheolain
was the target, purely because
she had been a previous
target of unwanted attentions
from a stalker. Leaving aside
the intrusions in her own life,
she felt that the legal aspect of
the coverage, and the photos
of her which were printed,
were not correct.
"The suspect was named,"
she said. "And in this country
you are innocent until proven
guilty – that is the bedrock of
our justice system.
"I thought that was very
inappropriate and, ridiculous
as this sounds, I feel sorry for
the guy and very sorry for his
family," she said on Joe
Duffy's 'Liveline' programme.
Much of her contribution
to that programme was
carried on the Irish
Independent on Tuesday.
Talking about the photographs which were taken as
she was dressed in very casual
clothes while walking the
dog, and published in some
tabloid newspapers, she said
that ‘it was her "right" to go
outside in Ugg boots and a
"battered cardigan".
In a strong and feisty
contribution to Joe Duffy’s
Liveline she said she has
‘broad shoulders and am able
to deal with this on my own’.
"I have been handling it
really, really well. I think I
have been fairly robust."
But she said she was
distressed to see pictures of
herself in newspapers, which
were taken without her
knowledge near her home
and will consider taking the
matter up with the Press
Council.
In a later twist, according
to the Irish Examiner John
Kierans Editor in Chief of
the Irish Daily Mirror said
that under the circumstances,
it was not the paper's finest
hour.
However, he defended the
practice of printing pictures
of well-known people,
because there is a demand for
it.
"Sharon Ni Bheolain can
call us rags (and) so can Joe
Duffy, but there is a massive
audience for our products,"
he said. "Half of the people in
this country buy tabloid
newspapers every day.”
Not much comfort there!
At least Sharon is used to a
public persona and is of a
disposition which can largely
shrug off the intrusion. But
an invasion it was, especially
considering the time and
place. Publishing pictures of
anyone without giving them
an opportunity to make
themselves what we would
consider presentable, not to
mention
getting
their
permission, is rude and lacking in basic manners and
courtesy.
But then, that is what we
have come to expect and
apparently accept from that
element of the media.
Work for €20 a week?
THERE are those who actually believe
that recruiting people from the ranks of
the unemployed to work with local
authorities for an extra €20 a week is
actually a good idea.
There was a time when working for
the local authority or other State body
was something to be aspired to, but after
years of prohibiting recruitment, our
enlightened Labour Minister for Social
Protection seems to think that working
for a local authority for an extra €20 a
week above Social Welfare entitlements is
an acceptable form of recruitment.
According to the Irish Independent
last week, around 800 unemployed people
will be selected in Dublin to work for
local authorities and will be expected to
work 19.5 hours a week under the
Government's Gateway Initiative.
They will receive around €1 per hour
on top of their weekly benefits payment.
In all, 3,000 long-term unemployed
people will be selected to work for
Councils around the country for two
years.
Dara Calleary, Fianna Fail's spokesman
on jobs, said: "On the face of it, this
'initiative' sounds more like a two-year
community-service sentence, where
people are forced to work for the local
authorities virtually for free, or else be
forced off the dole. According to the
Independent, the Department of Social
Protection selects the 800 workers and it
seems they will have no choice but to
participate.
Their spokesperson said the positions
would include working on landscaping
and public parks and computer work.
Others will be given roles as "street
ambassadors" to help tourists. Drainage
schemes, library work and outdoor maintenance jobs will also be included.
In union parlance there is a word for
this which resonated particularly during
the 1913 lockout and which Labour
Ministers should be well aware of. The
unfortunates who will be selected to give
their twenty almost free hours to the
Corporation or Council will wonder why
they are being made to do the work of
the non-existent full time employees. It
smacks of a cheap labour practice at its
worst.
So, where are the Unions when they
are needed? Closeted in a cosy arrangement with the Government. Where are
the formerly vocal former Presidents of
the Students Unions, Rabbitte and
Gilmore who seem happy to preside over
this arrangement.
This is surely an indication that we
have reached a new low and that there is
now no one who will fight for the rights
of the unemployed or struggle to uphold
the principles and retain the benefits for
which generations of workers fought
since 1913.
In another context, speaking about the
other crisis in Government, the GSOC
affair, Gene Kerrigan wrote in the Sunday
Independent: “Already that day we'd had
the squirm-inducing sight of Joan Burton
trying to stonewall questions on the
matter. Joan, Joan, Joan – I remember a
time when you would have looked at
your present self and delivered a withering verdict. But now, the game just goes
on – business as usual.”
And that about sums it up.
Christmas Swimmers Cheque Presentation – Pictured are members of the Christmas swimmers presenting a cheque for €1,500 to Waterford Area Stroke Support Group. Included are John O'Donohue, Stroke survivor; Breda Jones, Ursula Gavin, Liz
Carroll, Kathleen Cheasty, Marian Molloy, Catherine Chester, Stroke Survivor; Helen Elliott, Mary O'Donoghue and Siobhan Walsh.
[John Power]
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FEATURE
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Frank Colbert, co-writer of ‘The Forgotten Legends,’ writes from South Africa …
Sir Bobby Charlton, CBE
Continued from last week.
However, in the second leg
two weeks later at Old
Trafford, Bobby proudly found
himself sharing the same pitch
as di Stefano and his magical
Real Madrid team which was
in the throes of winning the
European Cup for five years
in-a-row. However, his late
goal in a scoreline of 2-2 was
not enough to ensure the first
appearance in the final of an
English team. It would be
another eleven years before his
beloved United would do the
honours, with himself as the
proud and popular captain.
Nevertheless, there were
soon high expectations of
United becoming the first
team in the 20th century to
win the double when his spectacular goal in the FA Cup
semi-final ensured a place in
the final against Aston Villa.
The Babes had already won
the league by an impressive 8
points in the days when only 2
points were awarded for a win.
another four players would be
permanently lost to the team
either due to serious injuries or
resulting long-term loss of
form.
It would prove to be the
first of 3 championship medals
for Bobby and despite the fact
that he had not been a regular
in the team, he still could look
back on a significant contribution of 12 goals in 17 appearances in all competitions,
despite being only a second
choice attacking midfielder
during the season.
Due to an injury-free team
at the start of season 1957/’58
his appearances were still very
limited, initially. However, at
the end of October the quickly
maturing Babes were now surprisingly struggling to gel consistently and Busby soon
started to inject some replacements, including Bobby and
also introduced his record signing from Doncaster Rovers,
the Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg. Co-inci-
A distraught Bobby Charlton in Munich hospital talks to a
journalist.
1957 FA CUP FINAL
Further
disappointment
would follow at Wembley,
however, as United lost by 1-2,
having found themselves playing the last 84 minutes with
only ten men due to a devastating injury to goalkeeper Ray
Wood as a result of a dubious
challenge by Peter McParland.
In the dressing room afterwards
Busby told his players that he
was proud of them all and,
because they were so young,
there was still much for them
to achieve. Little did he suspect
that the Munich air crash nine
months later would decimate
the team with the tragic death
of eight of Bobby’s team-mates
and close pals. In addition,
dentally, Bobby had now
replaced Liam Whelan, who
had suffered a loss of form after
having finished as the club’s
leading scorer the previous season, despite stiff opposition
from prolific goalscorers
Dennis Viollet and England’s
Tommy Taylor.
Gradually the team then
started to climb the table and
prior to the second leg of the
European Cup quarter-final on
5th February, away to Red Star
Belgrade, the nineteen year old
Bobby had scored a hugely
impressive 10 goals in 11
games. Having scored once in
the first leg at Old Trafford he
then proceeded to score
another two on a snow-cov-
The Daily Mirror headlines after Munich.
ered Belgrade pitch during a
tense 3-3 draw to put United
into the semi-final. As a result,
there was now well-founded
confidence of a revenge
encounter with Real Madrid
in the offing.
THE MUNICH
TRAGEDY
However, tragedy was soon
just around the corner for
Busby’s high spirited young
stars who now had high
expectations of winning the
treble and of taking over the
mantle of arch rivals Real
Madrid.
Having had a brief stop-off
at Munich airport to re-fuel on
their homeward bound flight,
their plane failed to successfully take off from the snowcovered runway after the third
attempt, and instantly broke in
two after hitting a nearby fuel
dump, spilling the lifeless bodies of many of the passengers
onto the tarmac. Seven players
died instantly from the impact
of the crash as well and several
other
players
including
Duncan Edwards were rushed
to the local Reichts der Isar
hospital with multiple serious
injuries.
Among the lifeless, but
barely conscious, players
thrown onto the runway next
to the broken aircraft were
Bobby and Dennis Viollet, still
strapped into their seats. After
goalkeeper
Gregg
had
courageously rescued a mother
and baby from the interior of
the smouldering plane, which
The Busby Babes last line-up in Belgrade (l. to r.): Edwards, Coleman, Jones, Morgans, Bobby
Charlton, Viollett, Taylor, Foulkes, Wood, Scanlon and Byrne.
could have exploded at any
instant, he then proceeded to
drag the bodies of Busby,
Violett and Bobby further
away, before shortly helping
them into a small truck which
was heading for the hospital.
The resulting devastating
scenes at the hospital in subsequent days had a profound
effect on the youthful Bobby as
he gradually tried to come to
terms with the shock that so
many of his team-mates and
close friends had either died, or
were still fighting for their lives
in adjacent wards, including his
highly respected role model
his life that he ever broke
down like that. It was odd how
much “our kid” meant to him
although they were never very
close as youngsters.
RETURNING HOME TO
ENGLAND
Bobby spent a week in the
Munich hospital. When finally
returning home to England by
rail and boat a week later
Bobby felt that he could not
immediately face the new realities of life at Old Trafford, as
well as what he afterwards
described as: “the mourning
and the feeling of a great city
that had stopped dead.” In
addition, he felt that he
couldn’t bring himself to
attend the ongoing funerals of
so many of his pals because in
his own words: “I just don’t
think I could have coped with
my feelings in a public setting.”
Not surprisingly therefore,
he headed straight for his
native Ashington where he
could gradually come to terms
with the enormity of it all. He
subsequently recollected emotionally that: “At home I was
shielded from the emotion that
was being publicly expressed in
every street and pub and corner shop in Manchester. But, of
course, there was no protection
against my own memories.
What I was suffering was a
great weight of grief. For a
little while I could not get out
of my head the enormity of
what had happened.” However,
having recovered from the
initial concussion, he was fine
physically, except for a minor
friends in one savage blow he
now became unsmiling, withdrawn and even dour for many
years.
In the words of his brother
Jack “I saw a big change in our
kid from that day on. He
stopped smiling. Friends say to
me that “Your Bob goes
around as if he has the weight
of the world on his shoulders,
and I have to agree. “ However
while similarly conceding similar changes in Bobby’s character at that stage, a few of his
closest team-mates at the time
were more sympathetic. They
continued to point out that,
not only had he lost 8 close
friends and team-mates in the
tragedy, but that he had also
been lucky enough to have
escaped from death’s door
when his body had been spilt
onto the snow-covered runway immediately after the
plane had split in two from the
impact of the crash. In the late
sixties his clubmate Pat
Crerand stated that: “Harry
Gregg said that Bobby changed
a lot after Munich and became
much more serious.When 8 of
your pals die like that, I’m sure
it would change you too.”
Co-incidentally, the death
of so many colleagues also had
a profound effect on his new
attitude towards soccer and
Manchester United in particular. In his own words: “I would
never again derive the same
enjoyment from playing.” In
subsequent years he would
sometimes refer to his original
playing days with the Busby
Babes as “Paradise.” Sadly, the
contrast could hardly be
greater with his last few years
at Old Trafford when a previously star-studded team of the
sixties was in decline, heading
for relegation and being fragmented by dressingroom tensions resulting from a quickly
ageing team and an errant
George Best receiving preferential treatment at the instigation of some of the club’s
directors.
Two weeks after the crash
Sir Bobby Charlton
Bobby suffered another great
shock when his mother finally
had to tell him that: “Duncan
Edwards has died, son.” Despite
the considerable amount of
serious injuries which his close
pal “Big Dunc” had been fighting at Munich hospital as
Bobby said his last goodbyes to
his role model and close pal,
Bobby still harboured hopes
that his great strength and will
to live would pull him
through. However, the 21 year
old colossus now had to concede defeat and the sun had
permanently gone down on
the youth who was already
regarded in so many quarters as
the epitome of the popular
Babes. In Bobby’s own words
subsequently: “I could hardly
bear it.”
Many years after the crash
Bobby would remind us that:
“I have never, not one day
since the tragedy happened,
lost my respect for what the
stalwart Harry Gregg and Bill
Foulkes managed to achieve in
the minutes and days and then
the weeks and months that
came after.” These two players
had been the bulwark that
ensured the survival of the
club, together with assistant
manager Jimmy Murphy who
fortuitously had avoided the
tragedy while mentoring his
Welsh international team in a
home game.
Continued next week.
Bobby Charlton (second from right) scores his second goal in the
snow in Belgrade.
and close pal Duncan Edwards.
The Dudley-born colossus was
widely tipped to soon become
England’s greatest ever player,
and nine months earlier had
been voted into third place in
the poll for the European
Footballer of the Year trophy. In
Bobby’s own words many years
later: “Shortly after my arrival
at Old Trafford there was only
one player at United who
made me feel inferior and that
was the great Duncan
Edwards.”
In addition to seven of
Bobby’s team-mates who had
instantly lost their young lives
in the crash another four players were either too injured to
play again or would never
regain their original hugely
impressive potential.
Shortly after his brother
Jack heard the joyful news that
Bobby had survived the crash,
he immediately burst into tears
as he told his wife Pat on the
phone. It was the first time in
cut on his forehead.
However, ten years later, he
would confess that “I still think
of Munich every day. I can’t
stop thinking about it. I still
keep asking myself: “Why me?
Why should I be left (behind)
with only a few scars?”
Prior to the crash Bobby
was a young, carefree, but
somewhat introvert teenager.
However, several acquaintances
would testify subsequently that
his personality had started to
change into a more serious and
reserved
individual. For
obvious reasons some of the
scars would be long-lasting. In
many ways Munich proved to
be a pivotal moment in his life.
Having been a quiet young
man up to now, the trauma of
the crash greatly exacerbated
his traits of shyness and reservation. His boyish exuberance
was now replaced with a streak
of moody introspection. He
quickly matured into a serious
adult. Having lost so many dear
Bobby Charlton meets the Duke of Edinburgh before the 1957
FA Cup final. Other players are (l. to r.): Taylor, Liam Whelan,
Blanchflower, Wood and Foulkes.
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Launch of new history book - Irish Heart, English
Blood: The Making of Youghal by Michael Twomey
THE launch of the new history book Irish Heart, English Blood: The Making of Youghal by Michael Twomey took place at The Red Store on Friday, 21st February, 2014. Declan Gibbons, CRY 104fm Station Manager was MC for the
evening and Dr Hiram Morgan, Senior History Lecturer from UCC was the guest speaker. Music was provided by Bobby Lee.
Trish McGrath, Kay Donnelly and Paula McGrath.
[Michael Hussey]
Michael and Katharine Twomey with Kathryn and Ger Cashman.
[Michael Hussey]
Ger Walsh, Mary O’Riordan, Polaris Kirwan, Michael Twomey, Author of Irish Heart, English Blood: The Making of Youghal, Marian
O’Halloran and Colette O’Donovan.
[Michael Hussey]
Colm Carey, Toya Webb, Ann Hennessy, Ruari and Sam Hegarty.
Jane Crowley and Holly Rose Twomey.
[Michael Hussey]
[Michael Hussey]
Musician Bobby Lee.
[Michael Hussey]
The Whelan Sisters: Catherine Lucey, Ann Whelan, Tisha Nunn and Gella Downing with Vincent
Lucey.
[Michael Hussey]
Louise and Conor Hegarty.
[Michael Hussey]
Michael Twomey and Seamus Lantry.
[Michael Hussey]
Declan Gibbons, Station Manager, CRY 104fm, Katharine Twomey, Paul Moloney and Michael
Twomey.
[Michael Hussey]
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all.
The family would also like to thank sincerely Tom and James Drohan, Funeral
Directors, who were very professioinal, very helpful and kind to us. Ye made this sad
time a little easier for us. Thank you. Also thanks to Fr. Milo Guiry, Ardmore.
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Headstones in Marble, Granite &
Limestone
Inscriptions Cut
Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored
Graves Chipped
Tel. (058) 43211.
Mobile: (087) 2540295.
www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie
Acknowledgement
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PATRICK OAKES
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Donations
THE SUNFLOWER SHOP,
Main Street, Kilmacthomas – Supporting
Waterford Hospice, City
and
County,
would
appreciate any donations
of Clothes, Bric-a-brac,
Toys and Furniture (in good
condition).
House
Clearances welcome and
we will collect. Call: (087)
2756576.
(19-3)
Custom & Precision Rifles
DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD
Rifles &
Shotguns
Ammunition &
Accessories
SERVICES:
Custom Rifles, Barrels, Threading, Triggers,
Training, Rifle Accuracy Optimisation
Phone 087-6611993 for an appointment
www.customandprecisionrifles.com
CORBETT CONCRETE
The Samaritans
PRODUCTS LTD.
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
The person who doesn’t advertise
knows what they’re doing
– but no one else does!
Call … 058-41205/42042
e-mail: [email protected]
Manufacturers of
Precast Concrete Flooring
Widespan for Houses, etc.
SUPPLIERS OF SEWAGE
TREATMENT SYSTEM
Moonareha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Phone: (052) 7441590
QUAN BUTLER
087-2525327
Rep. for South
Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen
Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday
Depression is very common and impacts
thoughts, feelings, energy and behaviour.
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.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
If you are concerned for yourself or a loved one
Aware can help:
For
Quick
Results
LoCall Helpline 1890 303 302
E: [email protected]
W: www.aware.ie
Use the Small
Adverts. Section
Aware also offers: Support Groups nationwide;
Life Skills CBT-based programmes and
a positive mental health programme
for secondary schools
Call our Office or use
your Credit or Debit
Card by Phone
Dungarvan Observer,
Shandon, Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford.
Tel. (058) 41205 / 42042.
Fax: (058) 41559.
Aware: Support through depression.
Dungarvan – Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan
Community Development Centtre, Mitchell St.
Group meets every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m.
Waterford City – Edmund Rice Heritage Centre,
Mount Sion, Barrack Street. Group meets every
Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.
Waterford County Council
Comhairle Chontae Phort Láirge
Public Call for expression of interest
from suitably qualified and experienced
individuals to serve on the Evaluation
and Approvals Committee of the Local
Enterprise Office (LEO) of Waterford City
& County Council
Recognising the importance of micro and small businesses
to the Irish economy, the Government will shortly launch a
new network of Local Enterprise Offices around the country.
Combining the resources of the existing County Enterprise
Boards (CEBs) and the Local Authority’s (LAs) Economic
Development Department, the 31 LEOs will become the
first-stop-shop for all entrepreneurs and existing micro and
small businesses to deliver an enhanced and integrated
support service.
The new direction will ensure a more cohesive provision of
support services to all local micro and
small businesses including start-up companies and
micro enterprise companies seeking to expand. Qualifying
projects being considered for financial support will be
evaluated by an Evaluation and Approvals Committee to be
chaired by the Mr Michael Walsh, City & County Manager.
The Waterford City & County Council is now inviting
expressions of interest from persons interested in being
appointed to the Evaluation and Approvals Committee.
The Evaluation Committees will consist of the City &
County Manager as Chair; a representative from Enterprise
Ireland; and five individuals with specific areas of business
expertise. There is no remuneration attached to
the positions.
In considering the composition of the Committee, the
Local Authority will give due consideration to principles
of broad equality and gender balance. In making any
appointments to this Committee, the Local Authority
will not necessarily be confined to those who make such
expressions of interest but will ensure that all of those
appointed have the relevant mix of knowledge and
expertise to contribute to the Committee.
Prospective members should have:
•
experience in assessing financial proposals and an
ability to challenge company submissions
•
broad business experience and a clear ability
to empathise with challenges facing micro and
small enterprises
•
the ability to demonstrate their understanding and
experience in the micro and small
enterprise sectors.
Of particular interest is what specific skill sets the
candidate would bring in assessing investment proposals
and candidates should set out clearly their expertise in
the following:
•
Entrepreneurship
•
Debt/banking and/or cash-flow
management expertise
•
Equity and / or Investment expertise
•
Financial and / or business qualifications
•
Business Development
•
Marketing / Sales / Sectors
•
Technology
Expressions of interest should be sent by e-mail to
[email protected] by 19th March 2014 and should,
based on the above, provide a brief outline of skills,
competencies and qualifications and a short statement
outlining why you wish to be considered for a position
on this Committee. The Local Authority will acknowledge
receipt of such applications and inform applicants in
due course of the decision in relation to the appointments.
The Authority will appoint members
for a maximum period of three years
in accordance with the provisions of
the agreed Service Level Agreement
between the Local Authority and
Enterprise Ireland.
All expressions of interest lapse at
the end of two calendar years.
NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Advertising
Classifieds
Deadline for all adverts is
10.00 a.m. each Tuesday
Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042
e-mail: [email protected]
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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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Engineer
Available
TELECOMS ENGINEER
AVAILABLE – Business
plus Residential Service –
Voice / Data, Structural
Cabling,
LAN
Points,
Telephone
Systems
Installation
and
Maintenance.
Internal
Wiring, Broadband Set-up,
Extra Phone and Computer
Points. Call: John Corbett
(086) 8281612.
(26-2)
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Tree
Surgeon
QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON AVAILABLE – For
all aspects of Tree Surgery,
Tree Felling, Reductions,
Wood-chipping,
Hedge
Cutting. Contact your local
professional Fergal Colbert
at
(087)
7933481.
FULL
PUBLIC
AND
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
INSURANCE.
(31-12)
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Plumbing
& Heating
JOHN SEWARD HEATING
&
PLUMBING,
Grange, Co. Waterford.
Tel. (087) 9639544 / (024)
94710
–
Oil
Boiler
Servicing and Commissioning. New Houses –
Heating and Plumbing
System. Maintenance and
Repairs
to
Existing
Systems. Bathroom Refurbishments.
Emergency
call-outs.
(26-2)
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Tree
Problems
ALL TREE PROBLEMS
SOLVED
WITHOUT
DELAY – Call the Experts.
Tel. (051) 336060 /
www.dermotcasey.com
(2-4)
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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. Tel. Shane Deevy
(087) 9872006.
(ind.)
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Tarmacadam
TARMACADAM & TAR &
CHIPPINGS – Drainage
and Kerbing. Michael
Fennell, Stradbally, (086)
8342233 / (051) 293943.
(26-3)
Notice to Advertisers
It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders
that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any
particular advertisement on a special date or at all.
Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes
of the advertisers; further they do not accept liability for
any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccurracy
in the printing of any advertisement. They reserve the
right to refuse or alter any advertisement, no matter by
whom or where accepted for publication; also to
discontinue the publication of any advertisements
previously published. Advertisements paid or otherwise
are therefore accepted only subject to the above
conditions. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the
proprietors against all liability for any civil action arising
out of publication of the advertisement.
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Social &
Personal
DIVORCE
–
Save
thousands on Legal Fees.
Get the fastest and
cheapest Divorce Service
which is highly recommended. Totally legal.
Phone: (085) 8104504.
(19-2)
DEPRESSED, DEFEATED,
DISTRAUGHT, DOWN AND
OUT – Struggle to get up at
morning. Constantly worried. Meet somebody who
had all of the above symptoms and has come out the
other end smiling. Tel.
(087) 9271459.
(5-3)
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Wanted
To Rent
3 BEDROOM HOUSE
WANTED TO RENT –
Leamybrien or surrounding
area.
Long-term
with
reasonable rent. Tel. (087)
9942875.
(26-2)
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Wanted To
Purchase
LARGE FAMILY HOME
WANTED
TO
PURCHASE – In the Glenbeg /
Carriglea / Cappagh area
of Dungarvan. It must be a
standalone house on a
minimum of ¾ acre.
Immediately in a position to
purchase.
Call
0870574481.
(19-3)
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PVC Windows
& Doors
PVC
WINDOWS
&
DOORS
DOUBLE
GLAZED – Ring: Andrew
Kennedy of Southern
Kennedy PVC, The Vee
area, Clogheen (086)
1775510.
(14-5)
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To Let
SHERRY FITZGERALD
REYNOLDS LETTINGS –
Urgently require Houses
and Apartments TO LET in
all areas of Dungarvan and
West Waterford. Please
contact
Gerardine
Reynolds on 087 2458848
/ 058 23444.
(ind.)
AGLISH, CO. WATERFORD – 3 Bedroom SemiDetached House to let.
Furnished. All mod cons.
No R/A. Available 10th
March. €425 per calendar
month. Tel. (087) 9165470.
(12-3)
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Carer
Available
FULLY
QUALIFIED
FETAC LEVEL 5 LADY –
Available to care for persons in their own home.
Overnight / weekends also.
Tel. (087) 3333899. (26-2)
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WE
SPECIALISE
IN
BRINGING YOUR PROPERTY TO THE MARKET
IN THE BEST POSSIBLE
CONDITION – We advise
if there are any alterations
needed to add value, but
you are in control and may
well want to sell your
property as is, you are the
boss! We look forward to
doing business with new
clients and we deal with
lettings
and
property
management also. Our
fees are as follows –
Sales up to €50,000 =
1.3% plus VAT. Sales over
that amount = 1% plus
VAT. Lettings rates are a
standard €300 plus VAT
per let. Property management fees may well vary for
each individual case.
Phone Kilrush Dungarvan
on (087) 8581811.
(5-3)
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DIRECT
TYRES! TYRES! TYRES!
– Full callout breakdown
service. Quick puncture
repairs. Lorry, tractor and
car. Also all makes of car
serviced and repaired.
Contact:
Eamonn
Beresford, THE CASTLE
GARAGE,
Dungarvan.
Open 6 days, 8.30 a.m. to
6.00 p.m., including dinner
hour. Tel. (058) 43540 /
(086)
8128184
/
www.castlegaragetyres.com
(ind.)
TOP QUALITY HAYLAGE
FOR SALE – Declan
Hurley, Ardmore. Tel. (086)
8229877.
(26-2)
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DEAD
&
DISABLED
CATTLE COLLECTED IN
ALL AREAS – Ring:
Fitzgerald’s
Licensed
Knackery,
Coolagown.
(025) 36662 or (086)
8193202 / (087) 8193202.
(ind.)
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LEAVING
CERT.
ACCOUNTING GRINDS –
1/1 tuition and small
groups. [email protected]
(087)
9090353.
(5-3)
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PVC
For Sale
Painter /
Decorator
PAINTER
/
DECORATOR – Interior / Exterior
work. No job too big or too
small. Call Chris on (086)
8973142 or (058) 48914.
(12-3)
•
•
•
•
Fascia / Soffit / Gutters
Windows / Doors
Conservatories
Sunrooms
For a FREE Quotation contact
JIM LANIGAN
(2-4)
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Gardening
Services
COMERAGH
LANDSCAPING – The landscaping profes-sionals. 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.)
ADVANCE LANDSCAPING – Qualified Garden,
Design,
Construction,
Restoration, Maintenance.
Lawns, Patios, Planting,
Driveways,
Decking,
Stonework,
Fencing.
Compare our grass cutting
costs. Phone: Brad (087)
9390322 / (058) 41693 /
www.advancelandscaping.ie
(28-5)
SUMMER LAWN LANDSCAPING – Professional
Landscaping and Garden
Construction.
Grass,
Hedge and Tree Cutting,
Scarifying
and
Lawn
Laying. Planting of Shrubs,
Hedges and Trees. Large
and Small Maintenance
Contracts
undertaken.
Construction of Sleeper
Beds, Gravel Gardens,
Paving, Decking, Concrete
and Timber Fencing, Block
and
Brick
Walls,
Powerwashing, etc. Good
quality work at a reasonable price. Phone: Eamonn
(085) 7784335.
(5-3)
SERVICES
AVAILABLE
Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday
Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042
e-mail: [email protected]
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
• [email protected] • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford.
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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
Mobile:
086 2439627
email:
[email protected]
written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058)
43992, mobile (086) 2109547.
(ind.)
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COMERAGH TILING & DECORATING, Ballythomas,
Rathgormack – Floor / Wall Tiling, Interior / Exterior
Painting and Decorating, Powerwashing, Wallpapering. All
areas covered. Call: Anthony for Free Quotation and
advice. Tel. (087) 2038330.
(12-3)
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TRACK MACHINE – Rubber Tyre, Digger, Mini-Digger.
Dumper, Tractor and Dump Trailer available for Farm Work.
Site clearances and all Groundworks. Septic Tanks Tested.
Percolation Areas Extended and renovated. Fallen Trees
cut and disposed of. Call: Pat (087) 2861847.
(12-3)
Villierstown
Joinery
STAIRS
CUSTOM
JOINERY
087
2420124
(ind.)
Youghal, Co. Cork.
Tel. (024) 92850 / 93469
HUGE
SAVINGS
CALL TODAY
FULL RANGE OF
QUALITY BLINDS,
CURTAINS AND
ACCESSORIES
Quotes, Measurements &
Fitting Free of Charge
You’ll be “BLINDED”
by our SPECIAL PRICES
& SERVICES
DON’T DELAY!
CALL TODAY
ON 024 92850/93469
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Glass &
Glazing
GLASS REPAIR & REPLACEMENT SPECIALIST – Double
& Triple Glazed Units
Manufacturer.
Tiffany
Stain Glass Specialist.
Float Glass, Patterned
Glass,
Tiffany
Glass
Panels, Laminated Glass,
Mirrors, Tiffany Lamps and
Mirrors. Dungarvan, Co.
Waterford.
Tel.
(087)
6674089.
(19-3)
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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
[email protected] (ind.)
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IN MEMORIAM
In Memoriam
LARKIN (20th and 25th
anniversaries) – In loving
memory of Johnny Larkin,
late of Upper Curragh,
Ardmore, who died on 13th
February, 1994. And his
wife Nora Larkin who died
on 16th December, 1988.
R.I.P. Masses offered.
Will those who think of them
today,
A little prayer to Jesus say,
Our Lady of Lourdes,
Pray for them.
ALLEN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory
of our dear mother Mary
Allen, late of 5 Village
View, Clashmore, who
died on 18th February,
2011. R.I.P.
Although we sadly miss
you Mam,
We know we’re not alone,
For you are watching over
us,
From a place you now call
home.
So always stay beside us
Mam,
It helps to know you’re
there,
And thank you for the
memories,
And the times we loved
and shared.
–Sadly missed by your
sons, daughters, son-inlaw,
daughters-in-law,
grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
CRONIN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory
of Angela Cronin (nee
Allen), late of Gortroe,
Youghal, who died on 4th
March, 2013. R.I.P.
It was a sudden parting,
Too bitter to forget,
Those who loved you
dearly,
Are the ones who will
never forget.
For every thought,
There is a tear,
For a wife, mother,
daughter and sister,
We lost and loved so dear.
–So sadly missed by your
loving husband Billy; son
Richard;
daughter
Rachel; your loving Dad
Billy; brothers, sisters and
their families.
Anniversary Mass for Mary and Angela will be
celebrated in Piltown Church at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday,
1st March.
–Sadly missed by their
loving family.
A light from our household is
gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our
home,
That never can be filled.
The happy hours we once
enjoyed,
How sweet their memory
still,
But death has left a vacant
place,
This world can never fill.
As we look upon his picture,
Sweet memories we recall,
Of a face so full of sunshine,
And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus take this
message,
To our dear father up above,
Tell him how we miss him,
And give him all our love.
–Always loved and remembered by our family, neighbours and friends.
The person who doesn’t advertise
knows what they’re doing
– but no one else does!
Call … 058-41205/42042
e-mail: [email protected]
KEEVERS (44th anniversary) – In loving memory of
my dear father Andrew, late
of Coolbagh, Clashmore,
who died on 1st March,
1970. R.I.P.
We hold you close within our
hearts,
And there you shall remain,
Will those who think of him
today,
A little prayer to Jesus say.
–Always remembered by
your
loving
daughter
Margaret and son-in-law
Denis.
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
–Always in our thoughts,
Tony, Mary and your pal
Anthony.
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Chimney
Cleaning
DOMESTIC
CHIMNEY
CLEANING – Professional
and clean. All types – Open
Fires • Specialising in
Stoves • Back Boilers •
Cowls Fitted • Bird’s Nests
Cleared • Sealed • Cleaned
• Vacuumed • Scraped.
Fully insured. Registered
and Qualified. No mess
guaranteed. Covering all
areas, town and country.
Stove Fitting Service
Available. Call: Paul (087)
9790952 or (051) 293809.
(5-3)
First Anniversary &
Birthday Remembrance
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C
As we opened our eyes this
morning,
And looked up to Heaven
above,
We
whispered
happy
birthday Ann,
And sent you all our love.
Our thoughts are with you
always,
In a very special way,
Not only on your birthday,
But every single day.
–Never forgotten by your
loving parents, sisters Orla
and Kiera, brothers David,
Kevin and Darren, nieces
and nephews, sisters-inlaw and brothers-in-law.
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O’LEARY (35th anniversary) – In loving memory of
Bertie O’Leary, late of
O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, and Toor, Aglish, who
died on 1st March, 1979.
R.I.P.
No matter how we spend our
day,
No matter what we do,
No morning dawns or
evening falls,
Without a thought of you.
Will those who think of him
today,
A little prayer to Jesus say.
I know all my life I’ll miss
you,
For you meant the world to
me,
I have such precious
memories,
That others cannot see.
They are mine to keep
forever,
From which I’ll never part,
I’ll hold them close to me,
Locked within my heart.
I know one day I’ll find you,
And all the hurt will go,
I’ll put my arms around you
Dad,
And say I’ve missed you so.
–From your loving son Billy,
Pauline, Liam and John
Paul.
RYAN (45th anniversary) – In loving memory of
my father William Ryan,
late of Villierstown and
Romford, Essex, who died
on 20th February, 1969.
R.I.P. Mass offered.
When the emptiness of
missing you,
Is more than I can bear,
I whisper Dad I love you,
And always find you there.
For in my world of
memories,
You fill my heart with pride,
I’ll never walk alone Dad,
You’re always by my side.
–From
your
loving
daughter Maureen, Terry,
Eamonn and Margaret.
†
NUGENT (1st anniversary
and
Birthday
Remembrance) –
In
loving memory of Anne
Nugent (nee Tobin), late
of 7 Shandon Street,
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford,
whose
1st
Anniversary occurs on 1st
March, 2014, and whose
77th birthday occurs on
28th February, 2014.
When you are walking
down the street,
And you’ve got me on your
mind,
I’m walking in your footsteps,
Only half a step behind.
And when you face the
gentle breeze,
Or the wind upon your face,
I’m giving you a great big
hug,
Or just a soft embrace.
So please don’t be
unhappy,
Just because I’m out of
sight,
Remember that I’m with
you,
Every morning, noon and
night.
–Sadly missed and never
forgotten by your loving
husband Tom.
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We hold you close within
our hearts,
And there you shall remain,
To walk with us throughout
our lives,
Until we meet again.
So rest in peace dear
Mother,
And thanks for all you’ve
done,
We pray that God has
given you,
The crown you’ve truly
won.
–Forever in our hearts,
your loving daughter
Margaret and son-in-law
John.
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They say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time or reason,
Will change the way we
feel.
For no one knows the
heartache,
†
That lies behind our smiles,
No one knows how many
times,
We have broken down and
cried.
We want to tell you something,
So there won’t be any
doubt,
You’re so wonderul to think
of,
But so hard to be without.
–Always
loved
and
remembered by your
loving daughter Anne;
grandchildren Paul, Ruth
and Alan; great grandchildren Sasha, Katelyn
and Alex.
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A year has passed since
we said goodbye,
But never shall you be
forgotten,
Great memories we all hold
dear,
And forever in our thoughts
you’ll be.
This past year has brought
many special occasions,
Of which you were sadly
missed,
I missed you on my
wedding day,
That proud look upon your
face.
I miss your smile, I miss
your voice,
Your beautiful hands and
warm hugs,
The way we danced
around the kitchen,
When I was small.
Memories like these,
Make me smile,
And keep you with me,
In my heart.
‘I beg your pardon,
I never promised you a
rose garden,
Along with the sunshine,
There’s gotta be a little rain
sometimes.’
–I miss you Nan, love
always Ruth, XXX. Happy
Birthday.
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First Anniversary Mass
will be celebrated in St.
Gobnait’s
Church,
Kilgobinet, on Sunday, 9th
March, 2014, at 11.00
a.m.
Birthday
Remembrance
REDDY – Birthday remembrance of our daughter and
sister Ann Marie, late of
Sunlawn, Affane, Cappoquin,
whose
birthday
occurs on 2nd March. R.I.P.
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RYAN (45th anniversary) – In loving memory of
my dad William Ryan, late
of
Villierstown
and
Romford, Essex, who died
on 20th February, 1969.
R.I.P. Mass offered.
DUNPHY (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of
Hannah Dunphy, late of
Knocknagranagh, Dungarvan, who died on 24th
February, 1997. R.I.P.
–Sadly missed and always
remembered by her loving
family at home and away.
You had a smile for everyone,
You had a heart of gold,
You left the sweetest
memories,
The world could ever hold.
Kind friends who think of
Anne today,
A little prayer to Jesus say.
O
–Sadly missed by his son
Tholm;
daughter-in-law
Sarah, and grandsons
Tholm Jnr. and Cian.
DEE (16th anniversary) –
In loving memory of John
Dee, late of Monarud,
Dungarvan, who died on
19th February, 1998. R.I.P.
Anniversary Mass for
John will be celebrated on
Sunday, 2nd March, at
11.00 a.m. in Kilgobinet
Church.
WALSH (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of
Ann Walsh (nee Riordan),
late
of
Knockboy,
Ballinamult, who died on
19th February, 2005. R.I.P.
Masses offered.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB
(18/2/2014) – 1st Eithne
Keevers & Rita Harnedy;
2nd Walter Murphy & Cait
Christopher; 3rd Anne
Clarke & Lily Lineen; 4th
Margaret Foley & Lorraine
Vart.
DUNGARVAN BRIDGE
CLUB (20/2/2014) – 1st
Catherine Tuohy & Michael
Kirwan; 2nd Justin Spratt &
Tom Mulcahy; 3rd Helen
McCarthy & Colin Carthy;
4th Kay Barry & Ina
Considine.
HARBOUR
BRIDGE
CLUB (20/2/2014) – 1st
Mary Kiely & Patricia
Murray; 2nd June James &
Nuala
Condon;
3rd
Lorraine Vart & Maura
O'Donovan; 4th Mary
Navin & Margaret Clancy.
CUNNIGAR
BRIDGE
CLUB (19/2/2014) – 1st
John Phelan & Brian
O’Brien;
2nd
Yvonne
Power & Aine Veale; 3rd
joint Walter Murphy &
guest, Ann McGrath &
guest; 5th Mary Cusack &
Therese Ryan.
DEISE BRIDGE CLUB
(President’s
Prize:
24/2/2014) – 1st Pauline
Dempsey & Brigid Burke;
2nd Helen McCarthy &
Mary Casey; 3rd Kay
Kirwan & Eileen Harty; 4th
Sadie Ui Mhiachain &
Michael Kirwan; 5th Sile
Veale & Kathleen Deasy;
6th Joan Begley & Marion
Mulcahy.
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WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – We intend to apply
to the above Authority for full planning permission to erect
two sets of 35m wide by 13m high ball stopping nets at
Duckspool, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, 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, Civic Offices,
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during its public opening hours
and 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. Signed: Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club.
WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Liam Barron, wish
to apply to the above Authority for full planning permission
to construct cubicle house and underground slurry store
and ancillary works at Carrowgarriff Beg, Cappagh, 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, Civic
Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation
to the planning application may be made to the Planning
Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20
within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of the
receipt by the Authority of the application.
WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Patrick Queally,
am applying to the above for permission to construct a
milking parlour, dairy, holding yard, calving shed, slatted
tank, cubicle shed and associated site works at
Ballynasissala, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford. The planning
application may be inspected or purchased at the offices
of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co.
Waterford, during normal working hours, i.e. 10.00 a.m. to
3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and
first Wednesday of every month). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing
to the Planning Authority within the period of five weeks
beginning on the date of the receipt by the Authority of the
application, on payment of a fee of €20.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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Situations Vacant
LABORATORY AIDE
REQUIRED
Applications are invited for a Laboratory Aide to join our
Housekeeping Team. The Housekeeping Team is
responsible for keeping the premises and glassware
clean and tidy. Previous experience in industrial
cleaning would be an advantage. The hours of work will
be: 17:00pm to 20:00pm on Monday and Tuesday,
09:00am to 17:30pm on Wednesday, 09:00am to
17:15pm on Thursday, and 11:00am to 19:15pm on
Friday.
Please forward your CV, preferably by email, to:
Mrs Kim Newham
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Clogherane
Dungarvan
Co Waterford
C H I L D M I N D E R
REQUIRED – To mind three
children in their own home.
Abbeyside area. Five days
per week. Non-smoker.
Children
ages
2–7.
Immediate start for suitable
person. Contact Box No.
5408.
(26-2)
QUALIFIED
BLOCKLAYER REQUIRED –
Dungarvan area. Replies in
writing to Box No. 5410.
(26-2)
CAKE
DECORATOR
INTERNSHIP REQUIRED
FOR BAKERY IN DUNGARVAN – Candidate must
be eligible for JobBridge
Internship. No experience
necessary. Please text your
details and work experience
to: (087) 2578214.
PART-TIME BAR PERSON
REQUIRED FOR COUNTRY PUB – Week day and
weekend work. Reply in
writing to: Box No. 5411.
(5-3)
email: [email protected]
Are you a job seeker who has been unemployed over 1 year?
Are you looking to re-train or gain new skills?
FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
1. Entrepreneurship in Food – FETAC Level 5
4. Health & Safety at Work
Course Duration 26 days plus work placement
Course start date March 2014
Location: Dungarvan
Please contact Jillian at Waterford LEADER
Partnership for more information
Course Duration 4 full days
Course start date TBC
Location: Tallow & Portlaw
Please contact Jillian at Waterford LEADER
Partnership for more information
2. Hospitality & Catering Course – FETAC Level 4
5. First Steps to Success Training
Course Duration
Course Duration
12 (2 mornings per week) plus work
placement
Course start date March 2014
Location: Dungarvan
Please contact Jillian at Waterford LEADER
Partnership for more information
8 Weeks (one morning per week)
Personal Effectiveness, career
planning, computers
Course start date March
Location: Dungarvan & Portlaw
Please contact Teresa at Waterford LEADER
Partnership for more information
3. Introduction to Office Skills – FETAC Level 4
Course Duration
12 (2 mornings per week) plus work
placement
Course start date March 2014
Location: Cappoquin
Please contact Jillian at Waterford LEADER
Partnership for more information
6. Start Your Own Business Course
Course Duration 6 Weeks (one morning per week)
Course start date Ongoing
Location: Dungarvan & Tramore
Please contact Jillian at Waterford LEADER
Partnership for more information
Please register your interest in any of these courses with Jillian O'Brien at Waterford
LEADER Partnership on 058-51504 or by emailing [email protected] or
Teresa Wright on 058-51501 or by emailing [email protected]
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Dungarvan
Town Council
Waterford County Council
Comhairle Chontae Phort Láirge
Comhairle Bhailecheanntair Dúngarbhán
NOTICE FOR DEPOSIT OF RATE BOOK
FOR INSPECTION AND OF
INTENTION TO MAKE RATE
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the above
named town are about to make a municipal rate on the
property rateable thereto in the town of Dungarvan.
Cheshire Ireland provides a range of support services to people with both physical and neurological conditions in
their homes, in residential centres, in supported accommodation and in standalone respite facilities. Cheshire
Ireland provides services to over 280 people in 22 centres in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Wicklow, Limerick, Donegal,
Kerry, Meath, Carlow, Waterford, Sligo and Mayo. Our aim is to provide quality, person-centred services, which
facilitate people with disabilities to live a life of their own choosing.
Community Care Support Worker (part-time contract to cover a Leave of Absence)
1 post : 20 hours per week
(Salary Dependent on Experience)
th
Closing date – Friday, 7 March 2014
The Role: To provide support to a person with physical disabilities in all aspects of daily living,
including personal care. Provide 1:1 support in persons own home and in community settings,
including Dungarvan, Waterford City and South Kilkenny. To ensure the provision of a quality service,
working in partnership with the person being supported and other members of the team.
The Person: The successful candidate will be committed to the principles of rights based, person
centred services and will be flexible and prepared to work hours in response to the needs of persons
supported, including evenings, waking nights and weekends. The successful candidate will have the
ability to work effectively in partnership with people being supported and other members of the
Waterford Cheshire team, as well as being able to operate independently with good use of initiative.
The successful candidate will hold a full clean driving licence, be able to write and speak English
fluently and will have the right to live and work in Ireland. A minimum of 1 years’ previous experience
in a similarly focused role and a FETAC Level 5 or equivalent care related qualification is essential.
For a full role profile and person specification please log onto www.irishjobs.ie or onto
www.cheshire.ie. Applications (CV and Cover Letter) quoting reference CCSW/WC/FEB14 to be
submitted to Cabríni de Barra via e-mail to [email protected] or by post to Cabríní de
Barra, Service Manager, Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill, Waterford.
The Annual Rate on Valuation for the ordinary
expenditure of the Town for the service of the year
ended 31st December, 2014, is
General Rate: €0.252.
The Rate Book is deposited for the inspection of any
ratepayer at the offices of Dungarvan Town Council,
Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during
normal business working hours each day on which the
offices are open for business for the fourteen days next
following the date hereof:
Signed this 26th day of February, 2014.
Joe O’Flaherty
Town Clerk
BEREAVEMENT
Support and help available
Service – Free & Confidential
Tel. 058-46100
www.westwaterfordbereavement.org
NOTICE OF DEPOSIT OF RATE
BOOK FOR INSPECTION AND OF
INTENTION TO MAKE A RATE
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the above named
county is about to make a County Rate on the property
rateable thereto in the County Health District of Waterford.
The Annual Rate on Valuation for the ordinary expenditure
of the County for the service of the year ended 31st
December 2014 is:
General Rate: €0.252
The Rate Book is deposited for the inspection of any ratepayer
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Signed this 26th day of February, 2014.
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ABBEYSIDE/BALLINACOURTY GAA CLUB VICTORY SOCIAL
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Richie Cosgrave, Karen Kelly and Shane Briggs.
Stephen and Sandra Cliffe.
Organising Social Committee of Michael Ferncombe, Kevin Tobin, Niamh Enright, Neil Moore and Eddie O'Halloran.
Nicole Halpin, Sandra Mulhearne and Bridget O'Riordan.
Photographs by Sean Byrne - Deise Media
Pakie and Carmel Hurney withe Fr. Ned Hassett.
Kevin and Nora Tobin.
John Power, Michael O'Halloran and Kenneth Kelleher.
Enjoying the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Victory Social in the Park Hotel were a group of young players
of the future.
Mark Ferncombe, Cassandra Dee, Michael, Eleanor and David Ferncombe, at the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Victory Social in the Park Hotel.
James and Breda Veale with Cait Ryan.
Michael and Noreen Brackett.
At the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Margaret and Antoinette Enright with Emma Dempsey.
Laurence Hurney, Jonathan Moore and John Foley.
Sean and Eleanor McGrath with Ger and Martina Collins.
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COUNTY NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Kill
SAD NEWS
It is very sad news indeed
that I report of the closing
of yet another facility in the
area – last week saw the
shutters of our local village
shop close until further
notice.The shop was a great
asset to village life for not
only the daily essentials
such as bread, milk, phone
top-up or the papers but
also a great meeting point
for many locals to have a
chat. Hopefully, someone
will take over this invaluable
service before long but until
then, I would like to wish
the Lennon family all the
best for their future ventures and would like to
encourage everybody to
look out for people without
transport who may be stuck
for their weekly groceries. I
believe Deise Link have
been approached on this
subject and also a local
Hackney Service in relation
to the provision of a service.
KILL CARDIAC FIRST
RESPONSE
Well done to our responders who re-certified their
Cardiac First Response certificates over the past couple
of weeks. It is unbelievable
that only 3 years ago we
formed as a group, trained
29 members of the community in life saving skills
and joined with the Irish
Red Cross Portlaw Branch.
Huge achievements have
been accomplished since by
the group and its individual
members. A big thank you
to all for giving so much
time and energy freely to
train, organise, learn, refresh
and keeping the group running so smoothly. Don’t
forget, as a member of the
public, if you need urgent
medical assistance for
potentially life threatening
situations, please call 999
and then contact the CFR
Group by dialling 087 3746
108. Please make sure anyone around you is aware of
this service. For more information, please contact 087
6646 824.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
I would like to wish my
husband James Eccleston a
huge big Happy Birthday
for this week’s big day –
here’s to the next 60! To
mark the occasion, the
Bottle Brothers will be
playing in Kirwan’s Bar this
Friday 28th February –
looking forward to a great
night!
WRITER’S
AWARD
Commiserations to Tom
Power on narrowly missing
out on last year’s Man
Booker Prize – go again
Tom, you never know! The
judging panel for 2014 has
been increased from 5 to 6
judges, so there is one more
chance to get your mysterious fiction recognised.
St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff
Upper Card Results
19/2/’14 – 1st: Mary Byrnes & Helen Walsh; 2nd: Delia
Cashel & Sheila Lonergan. 4 out of 5: Joan Hannon &
Mary Fitzgerald, Helen Morrissey & Pat O’Connor. Lucky
Tables: Peg Murray & Helen Cunningham, Eily
O’Callaghan & Maura Lyndsay. Raffle: Nellie Devine, Mary
Fitzgerald, Delia Cashell, Rita Leamy x 2, Michael Whelan,
Marie Heskin, Helen Morrissey, Joan Hannon, Helen
Walsh.
Portlaw
IRISH RED CROSS
PORTLAW BRANCH
Cadet Unit: Well done
to all our youth members
whose First Aid skills were
put under scrutiny at our
exam night last week, we
are very proud of you all!
Our big trip to Laois for the
Irish Red Cross National
Youth Challenge has been
confirmed for April, as
always it will be one of the
highlights of our year no
doubt!
CFR Courses: Well
done to all the course participants who completed
their
Cardiac
First
Response Course earlier
this week.
Your clubs and communities are safer places with
you as trained responders.
Also a huge well done to all
our members who re-certified for the Cardiac First
Response Advanced level
on Sunday. A big thank you
to our instructor for facilitating this.
Suicide
Prevention
Course: This Monday
coming, we will participate
in the highly recommended
suicide prevention workshop safeTalk, facilitated by
the HSE. We are delighted
with the response of other
community organisations
who were invited to take
part in this practical and
useful course and are now
looking forward to the
evening.
Pupils, parents and staff of Knockmahon N.S. at the launch of "An Rith 2014 - Bun Machan" which is taking place on March 8th at 1.00 p.m. Scoil Cnoc Machan
will lead with the baton for one kilometre through the village. All are welcome to join in. Contact the school for details 051-292500.
Bonmahon
NEWS FROM THE
ART HAND
The Kids’ Art classes
continue on Tuesday and
Thursday at 4.00 p.m. with
Toddlers’ Art taking place
on Wednesday mornings
from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30
a.m. Ring 051-292919 for
further details.
Meanwhile,
Sean
Corcoran is busy with a
design project in Waterford
City, a large collaboration
with artist Ben Hennessy
and plans for a new festival
in Tramore this July. Watch
this space for details!
Stained glass and film editing courses for adults are
coming up in March.
BONMAHON
COMMUNITY
SOCIETY LOTTO
The numbers drawn in
last week’s Lotto draw were
1-10-18-32. We had no
Jackpot or match 3 winners, The O’Meara family,
Sean Hearne, Billy Crowley
and Aoibhlin Dowling were
our Lucky Dip winners
who receive €25 each. Next
week we play for a Jackpot
of €5,900 and the draw
takes place on Thursday
night in Hayes Bar at 10pm.
You can now have 3 entries
for €5.
BUNMAHON GAA
CHALLENGE V’S
GAULTIER
On Friday the 15th last
we played Gaultier at
Carriganore. It was a good
way to kick off the year as,
although we lost the game,
it was a competitive affair
throughout.The team lined
out as follows: B. Murphy, J.
Fenton, G. Hayes, K.
Roche, J. Roche, P. Casey, J.
Power, C. Hearn, P. Queally,
C. Buckley, R. Power, C.
Queally, F. Buckley, A.
Power, N. Queally. Finnbar
and Dylan Power both
made an impact from the
bench. There were a few
illuminating performances
in the crisp evening air with
a particular nod to Ger
Hayes at full back, Ciarán
Buckley and Anthony
Power. A number of the
players had already played a
match only 2 hours
previously so it was great to
see their enthusiasm to line
out once again. Obviously it
was pleasing to play a game
after many long weeks of
training but it is also clear
that there is much work to
be done before the
Championship starts. It is
also clear that there is huge
competition for places on
this year’s team and anybody wishing to play must
be fit and ever present at
training.
TRAINING & GAMES
We continue to train
every Friday evening at
7.30 p.m. and all are welcome. We will have football
league games for the next
three Sundays at least. First
up is Rathgormack away on
Sunday 23rd, report in next
week’s edition. If any club
member wish to receive
advanced notice of games
via text message please contact any member of the club
committee. Championship
fixture lists are also currently available.
FUNDRAISING
The community lotto is
running every week and all
members are asked to join.
This week the club is also
selling tickets for a national
GAA raffle. Tickets are €10
and are available from any
club member. This is a one
off raffle from which the
club retains all profits. I
would encourage people to
take a chance on this one as
the prizes are fantastic,
ranging from a trip to
Australia to VIP all Ireland
tickets.
NEWS FROM
KNOCKMAHON N.S.
Grandparents Day was
thoroughly enjoyed by
all.....the pupils were
delighted with their wonderful art work on display
and the scrumptious cakes
that they had made for the
occasion under the watchful eye of Mrs. Dunford. All
grandparents were also presented with a St. Brigid's
cross made by the pupils
and a 2014 calendar. Thank
you to all who came along
and celebrated this very
important day with us. "An
Rith 2014" - Bun Machan
1km is approaching fast (8th
March at 1.00 p.m.). If you
would like to participate
please contact the school
for a sponsorship card on
051 292500. Training sessions are taking place each
evening at the school at
2.50 p.m., weather permitting. Get fit, have fun and
don't forget you can walk
or run! A BIG THANK
YOU to all who are supporting
us
in
the
Bonmahon Community
Lotto.
WORDS WRITERS’
GROUP
The WORDS Writers’
Group performing at the
Art Hand takes place on
Wednesday 5th March at
7.45 p.m. with the scheduled 3rd edition of the
WORDSZine. This month,
we will have a special guest
to welcome – Cheryl Beer
will be travelling over from
Wales to take part. Space is
limited to 30 people so
make sure to book your
seat, watch out on the Art
Hand facebook page for
details of when booking
opens.
Irish Red Cross Dungarvan Branch
WEEKLY training is well and truly
underway again after a few weeks
where weather conditions led to
cancellations to avoid any unnecessary risks taken.
It’s great to see everybody back
in action and ready for another busy
year! Anyone who is interested in
what we do is most welcome to
join us any Wednesday evening. We
train from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in
Dungarvan Community Hospital
who have been so accommodating
with the provision of the space –
come along and see what we’re
about at no obligation or ring 087-
6792328 for more information.
Another opportunity to meet us
will be this Friday 28th February in
Minnie’s, Abbeyside, Dungarvan
where we will be holding our
annual Table Quiz night with the
infamous Bob O’Brien as Quiz
Master. Test your knowledge at this
fun night which commences at
9.00 p.m.
Registration at €5 per person
starts at 8.30 p.m. – don’t worry if
you don’t have a team to bring,
we’ll team you up on the night! A
fabulous selection of spot prizes
must be won on the night.
COUNTY NEWS
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Waterford’s Cumann na mBan
women to be remembered by
Waterford County Museum
MOST people were aware
of the centenary last year of
the founding of the Irish
Volunteers on the 25th
November 1913, at the
Pillar Room of the
Rotunda Building, Dublin.
In a room above the
Queen's Theatre that same
evening another meeting
also took place. Dublin
women, mostly relatives,
friends, and supporters of
those who had inaugurated
the Irish Volunteers, realised
that they would not have
the full support of the
Volunteers, therefore they
were determined to estab-
Captain Elizabeth (Lizzie)
Foley, Ardmore Coy
lish their own organisation.
Many of those at the
Rotunda meeting were
already fully supportive of
the suffragette movement
then prominent in Britain.
The select gathering of
women decided to call a
public meeting on the 2nd
April 1914 at Wynn’s Hotel,
Dublin. Professor Agnes
O’Farrelly was in the chair
and an executive committee
was agreed, although it had
been chosen before this.
The association was to be
known as Cumann na
mBan and was to give support to the volunteers with
every means at their disposal. The organisation was
slow to take off initially.
However, by 1918 when
conscription for Ireland was
being
mooted
at
Westminster, it was able to
organise members at the
gates of just about every
Catholic Church in Ireland.
Waterford women also
established branches of the
Cumann na mBan around
the county and weren't
afraid to commit to the
anti-British activities. These
women didn't intend to
take up arms in the War of
Independence, as this was
never their intended role.
However, as the fighting
escalated, many were called
up to help procure, hide and
even clean and transport
guns for the IRA. They also
kept in touch with volunteers on the run, fed them,
acted as look outs, gathered
intelligence and kept them
informed of the movements
of the Royal Irish
Constabulary and British
Army.
Some women were more
prominent than others, this
could have been due to circumstances and the intensity of the war in various
areas, but the majority were
available at least to carry
dispatches and wash the
clothes of the men in the
flying column and few were
found wanting. From the
early stages they were
visible, many in uniform at
parades and funerals of
volunteers and collecting
funds. Many were also
affiliated to Sinn Fein and
canvassed and acted as
observers at polling stations.
The division of the women
of the Cumann na mBan
reflected that of the IRA as
the Civil War gained
momentum.
Although
many of the members were
likewise imprisoned, there
was a core who held their
republican ideology, and
indeed, women like Mary
McSwiney were more
committed than most men.
These, then, along with
their male counterparts, are
women that Ireland should
not forget. Many of them
braved prison and possible
fatality or injury, in their
desire to see independence
for their country.
Waterford
County
Museum are planning a
series of events for the
month of April. There will
be an exhibition which will
profile the women; and a
musical event which will
feature drama, talks and
readings from personal letters.The Museum society is
appealing to those who may
have photos, letters or
indeed any memorabilia
connected
with
the
Cumman na mBan women
from the city or county
which can be used in the
exhibition. Anything loaned
for the event will be
returned. Photos can be
scanned and returned
immediately. The Museum
can be contacted by phone
058 45960 or by email at
histor [email protected]
Sarah Flynn (5th Year Greenhill Carrick-on-Suir) winner of the Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society
Art Competition being presented with her prize by Martin Morrissey Chairman of COSMS.
Carrick-on-Suir
Musical Society
Kilrossanty “A Lifetime of Success”
HALL A.G.M.
Officers Elected - Fr.
Delaney,
P.P.;
Vice
President’s - Larry Flynn,
Kathleen Whyte and Tessie
Daly; Chairman - Tom V.
Walsh; Vice Chairperson Anne Phelan; Secretary Tony Coffey; Assistant
Secretary
Margaret
Riordan; Treasurer - Quan
Butler; Assistant Treasurer Muiris Walsh; Booking Hall
- Liz O’Riordan. All officers on the committee plus
Breda Crotty.
SCHOOL
ENROLEMENT
Closing date for enrolment for children to
Kilrossanty School for
September is 28th February.
Forms to be had from the
school.
OPERATION
TRANSFORMATION
O p e r a t i o n
Transformation continues
every Wednesday night at
the school at 7.30 p.m. It is
not too late to join. All
funds raised go to the
school.
Thanks to all who turned
out in such large numbers
last week. Walk take place
every morning at 10.00
a.m. and 7.00 p.m. in the
evening from Crotty’s.
WHIST
Whist this Friday night
in the hall at 8.00 p.m.
Melleray
Philip Murphy, Dunhill, who competed in the two furrow senior
class, at the East Waterford ploughing championships which took
place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
MUSIC IN MELLERAY
Music in Melleray will be a monthly event beginning
this Sunday, 2nd March and every first Sunday of the month
after that. All musicians, singers, dancers and story tellers are
invited to "A Seisiún of Traditional Music and Fun" from
5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.This is for the young, the not so young
and everyone in-between. Please contact Noreen on 0872814683 with any queries and do come along!
THE stage is set, the songs are known, and
the movements are like a second nature...
EVITA IS READY! Come this Saturday,
1st March, the Carrick-on-Suir Musical
Society will proudly perform for 8 nights
the legendary musical “EVITA”, under the
guidance of Liam Butler and this terrific
production team. But we need your help!
With such a large cast we are looking for
the help any HAIRDRESSER willing to
give up some time to help give all the
lovely ladies of the show a hair style suited
to the period. If you are training or
trained, this would be great experience for
anyone willing to try and would look
great in any portfolio. If you are interested
please contact us at [email protected] or 086-0338224, and help us
make this show even more fabulous than
it already is.
As a result of the Art Competition that
we ran between the local Secondary
School, to design a poster for the musical
Evita; we are delighted to announce the
winner is Sarah Flynn, 5th Year in
Greenhill Secondary School, Carrick-onSuir. Sarah’s entry was magnificent and is
on display in the foyer of the Strand
Theatre and has been placed on the lamp
posts on the Main Street in Carrick-onSuir; along with the Musical Society’s
Campaign Poster. Congratulations again
to Sarah Flynn and thank you to all other
entries.
Tickets for Carrick-on-Suir Musical
Society’s Evita are on sale still at the Strand
Theatre Box Office but the remaining few
are going fast, so book now on 051645050 between the hours of 11-1p.m.
and 2-4p.m. This energetic cast of all ages
will make you feel the pain, the anger, the
hatred but also the love of the people of
Argentina during the reign of Eva Peron;
an actress who won the heart of people!
Book your tickets now as this is one show
you do not want to miss! “A New
Argentina...The Voice of the People... cannot be... and will not be... and must not be
denied!!”
Sarah’s winning entry in the art competition.
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COUNTY NEWS
Ardmore
St. Patrick’s Purgatory
By Declan McGrath
THROUGHOUT recorded history pilgrimages to holy places
have been a feature of all major religions. Muslims in their millions journey to the holy shrine of Mecca, Hindus from all parts
of the Indian continent converge on the banks of the river
Ganges to bathe in its waters and purify themselves from their
sins, and in our Christian religion too thousands of devout
Christians travel to well-known sacred places like Lourdes and
Fatima to pray and fast, often hoping to be healed of bodily ailments.
St. Declan’s Holy Well on the Ardmore Cliffs has annually
attracted thousands of pilgrims on the Saint’s Feast Day.
Medieval literature includes accounts of thousands of people
from all over Ireland thronging the village and climbing the hill
to do the ‘rounds’ at the well.
Likewise, the village of Knock in the West of Ireland has had
a long history of pilgrims visiting its holy shrine. But the most
extra-ordinary venue of Christian pilgrimage in Ireland is, or
rather was, St. Patrick’s Purgatory. During Medieval times, in
particular, this holy place attracted world-wide renown and was
mentioned by several classical writers. It is recorded that it was
once visited by a Pope. Shakespeare mentions it where he has
Hamlet say:
“Yes, by St. Patrick . . . Touching this vision here.
It is an honest ghost, that let me tell you.”
Even Erasmus, the Dutch religious reformer, and the writer
Rabelais allude to it. The place of pilgrimage is a cavce or a
cave-like cell on an isolated archipelago in the water of Lough
Derg, County Donegal. In the twelfth century it was taken over
by the Augustinian order of canons regular who controlled and
regulated the rites of the pilgrimage.
There are, incidentally, ruins of an earlier Celtic monastic
settlement in the area as well as evidence of a more ancient preChristian past. Evidently the pilgrim had to undertake a
preparatory period of prayer and fasting and was then carried
into the cave where he or she was laid on a rock surface, and
was then locked in for a spell of days. What then took place, as
reported, was that the pilgrim had a series of extra-ordinary
visions, some of which were hellish and frightening, most of
which resembles the visions of Dante Alighieri in the ‘Inferno’.
These involved encounters with devils and demons, and witnessing the hellish tortures of the damned. The pilgrim undertook, so to say, a ‘journey into the underworld,’ according to the
prevailing religious attitude of the time. Several pilgrims afterwards commented the experience had driven them nearly
insane.
Already renowned in Europe as a unique focus of religious
pilgrimage, St. Patrick’s Purgatory received further fame with
the publication of ‘A Treatise on the Purgatory’, an account of
a pilgrimage in the Purgatory by the Knight Owen.
This gives an account of the pilgrimage of Owen in the thirteenth century. The Knight Owen was an Irish noble who
fought in the Crusades under King Stephen in the early twelfth
century, and afterwards returned to his native Ireland.
According to his own accounts he had many blemishes on
his soul, having devoted much of his early life to violence and
plundering, and now wished to do penance for his misdoings.
He travelled as a penitent to Jerusalem but not content that
this was sufficient penance he then told his bishop that he
intended to go to St. Patrick’s Purgatory as a pilgrim.
Despite the Bishop’s telling him he had already done enough
to cleanse his sins, Owen persisted in going to the Purgatory.
He had to undergo the obligatory fifteen day preparatory retreat
of fasting and prayer and was then locked into the cave. Owen
related in his later account that the cave seemed much larger
inside than without, and he encounters twelve men clothed in
white who he assumes were monks and who instruct him in
what is to happen and gave him instructions.
Then he is taken on a tour of infernal sightseeing.What follows is a journey through hell, where he witnesses the tortures
of the damned, very similar to the scenes depicted by Dante.
Several others who undergo the pilgrimage appear to have had
experiences similar to Owen.
He emerges from the ‘Purgatory’ a changed man, and eventually forsakes worldly pleasures and becomes a Cistercian
monk.
Robert Southey, the English poet, made the story of the
Knight Owen into a poem called ‘Sir Owen’. St. Patrick’s
Purgatory nowadays is less well known as a focus of pilgrimage
in Ireland, but though the cave-like structure was demolished
in the eighteenth century it still attracts thousands of visitors
mainly from overseas. What occurred to penitents during their
spell in the ‘Purgatory’ is an enigma to us in the twenty-first
century and we can only speculate. Certainly they experienced
a kind of religious experience, a sort of hellish nightmare, that
made a huge impact on their way of life.
A far cry in the notion of a pilgrimage, you might say, from
doing the rounds at Declan’s Well or travelling to Lourdes in a
Boeing 747!
What is particularly striking, I think, about the accounts of
pilgrims in St. Patrick’s Purgatory, is that they give us an awareness of how the daily lives of medieval Christians were dominated by the dread of hell and damnation, and, if I may say so,
how this fear was manipulated by the clergy. On the other hand
it demonstrates how truly penitent sinners were anxious to be
absolved from their wrongdoings!
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
WEEKEND OF
LAUGHTER
Ticket sales so far has been
fantastic and anyone interested in attending the plays on
Friday,
28th
February,
Saturday, March 1st, Sunday
2nd should ring 086-2330810
and we will organise to get
them to you.The Play's themselves are three comedies and
have won numerous awards
on the Drama circle. Two of
them are penned by Seamus
O’Rourke who has brought
fantastic plays to Ardmore in
the past and the third is
penned by Mark Doherty
whose production "TRAD"
which is being performed by
the Millrace Drama group on
Sat 1st in Ardmore is the All
Ireland winning drama play
2013. Tickets are €10 each
and for those interested in
attending the three plays
will get to see them all
for €25. Proceeds from this
weekend of laughter will go
towards forming a Drama
Group within the parish.
THANKS TARYN
TROY!
Does anyone know who
Taryn Troy is? Some of you
might, but chances are that
the majority do not. Taryn is
a lady, they never reveal their
age you know, who lives in a
place called Marlton, New
Jersey in the USA. I have
never actually met her but
have got to know her over the
last few years thanks to the
technology that is The
Internet, Facebook to be precise. Taryns family roots are
deeply bedded into the soft
sandy earth of Curragh,
Ardmore and she is extremely
proud of her Irish heritage. A
good spell back she decided,
ay my behest, to scan many
old photos that she had and to
send them on to me here to
safeguard them and pass them
around to anyone who would
be interested. Eventually they
have found their way to the
Facebook page of the
Ardmore Grange Heritage
Group and that group are
currently posting approximately one image per day
from
her
collection.
Response has been very good
and Taryn is thrilled to see her
collection of old photos getting a view online. She spent
quite a while sorting them,
scanning them and then taking the brave step to pass
them on to us here in
Ardmore; she deserves our
thanks for that.
PIER WALL
As all good investigative
sources would say, “It has
come to my attention…”
It would seem that the top
of the Pier Wall could do with
some repair along the top, no
doubt the recent storms have
exacerbated what was beginning to be a problem anyway.
Now the chances of folk taking a stroll along the top of
the wall at this time of the
year are slim but you know us
Irish; a sunny day comes along
and we think Summer is back
again! For goodness sake do
not go walking along the top
of the pier wall until repairs
are hopefully carried out,
putting your own life and
possibly the lives of others at
risk for the sake of a better
view is a fools errand.
The relevant authorities
have been informed about
this matter, and in time it is
hoped to see the repair work
being carried out.
NEW GALLERY
OPENS
Very best of luck to Bríd
Shelley and family on their
new venture on Main Street,
Ardmore; the famed Art
Gallery is now in a more
prime location. The former
residence of one of the villages best-loved characters,
Frances Troy, has been transformed internally but I must
say I’m delighted to see the
exterior has remained the
same, even down to the
colour scheme. The more
something changes the more
it remains the same in many
ways.
As Frances herself used to
say; “With the help of God
and two policemen, everything will be grand”
DEISE AGAINST
PYLONS
Deise Against Pylons are a
community group concerned
with the impact the proposed
Eirgrid upgrades will have on
environment, health, agriculture and tourism in our
county and beyond. They can
be contacted on 0852801977 and you can also
find them on Facebook.
They will be holding a
fundraising table quiz on
Thursday 6th March next in
John Keanes bar, Mary Street,
Dungarvan beginning at
8.00pm. Table of four costs
€20 and there will be a raffle
and spot prizes on the nigt.
Quizmaster for the event will
be Kris Cowing.
MAURICE COLBERT
EXCERPT
This weeks one is called
‘The Combine’:
The binder had to go
And the threshings too.
men were taken from the
haggards and the fields
A
new
dawning
approached.
The combine harvester
was in the fields
With the gigantic self-propelleds to follow.
The Sullivan brothers from
Seana Phobail.
And John Keane were out
and about.
And father spent evenings
chasing them to cut the grain.
We Colberts finished up as
very willing baggers
The twines were secured
And the bags released
down the chute.
We felt like grown men.
The binder cutting of the
little acres
Up in Ardo, the Curragh
and in Whiting Bay
Remained for us to be
done.
We missed the excitement
of the threshing day.
All would be changed forever.
LAST FRIDAY SESSION
AT ROUND TOWER
HOTEL – FRIDAY 28th
FEBRUARY
This month’s session is
scheduled for this Friday, 28th
February. This session is open
to all singers, musicians and
those that just want to sit
back, relax and listen. We’re
kicking off an hour or so later
for this one at 10.30 p.m. All
are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there.
James Prendergast, Ardmore, who competed in the Three Furrow Open Class, at the East Waterford
Ploughing Championships which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
Laughter is the best Medicine - “Get Thee
To Ardmore Weekend of Laughter”
LAUGHTER really is the best
medicine. If you are feeling a
little 'blue', 'under the weather'
or just 'fed-up' of the usual routine then why not head to the
Ardmore Weekend of Laughter
this weekend where you are
guaranteed lots of opportunity
to engage in hearty and contagious laughter, snorting and
giggling to relieve your stress
and release those feel-good
endorphins while enjoying the
finest actors who tread the
boards around Ireland.
The Ardmore Weekend of
Laughter presents three hilari-
ous and Award Winning Plays
by
playwrights,
Séamus
O'Rourke & Mark Doherty
and from Friday, February 28th,
to Sunday, March 2nd, in St.
Declan's Hall, Ardmore. All
three Plays commence at 8.00
p.m. sharp.Tickets cost €10 per
person per play or why not
avail of a special offer of €25
per person for all three plays.
Over 15's only. All proceeds
from the Weekend of Laughter
will be used to establish a new
Drama Group in the community of Ardmore & Grange
which will cater for children
and adults in the community
who wish to explore their acting talents.
'Victor's Dung' is a multiaward winning comedy which
has received rave reviews and
full houses since it began touring. It is written and directed
by Séamus O'Rourke who also
plays the lead roll of Victor
Maguire. It is set in a farm yard,
complete with its very own
dung heap, outdoor toilet and
rather poor broadband reception. It is the comic tale of Vic-
tor Maguire, a crude, vulgar,
abrupt, un-PC Cavan farmer
who gets a sur prise one Friday
morning.We are then taken on
whirlwind jour ney through
Victor’s somewhat sad and
unconventional life, meeting up
with many a strange bucko
along the way. Hold on to your
hats this could get messy !
'Victor's Dung' was first
shown in the Western Drama
Festival in November 2010
where it won first place and
proceeded to win a further four
qualifying festivals. It's success
has been such that the writer of
this highly acclaimed smash hit
comedy, has penned some
'ogous tails' for you to enjoy on
a CD called 'Victor Maguire,
Farmer & Broadcaster' which
was launched last November.
'Victor's Dung' comes to
Ardmore on Friday, 28th
February.
We are delighted that the
All-Ireland Drama Winners
2013 - Millrace Drama Group
- will be on stage in Ardmore
their multi-award winning
Production 'Trad'. ‘Trad’ by
Mark Doherty has won six
individual festivals, countrywide together with a multitude
of acting, directing, stage and
production awards. The production tells the hilarious tale
of 100-year-old Thomas and
his ancient Da. Their quest for
a son fathered by Thomas in a
long ago fling brings them
limping across the Irish country
side. The message of is play is
best summed up by the son’s
(aka Thomas) explosive speech
when he finally snaps at his
demanding Da: “Is that what
tradition is? Everyone standing
still and facing backwards?”.
The All-Ireland Winning
Drama ‘Trad’ will be performed
on Saturday, 1st March.
Playwright and Director,
Séamus O’Rourke has become
well known in the theatre
world for tackling serious contemporary social issues through
humour and some very quirky,
but recognisable rural Irish
characters. 'dig' is no different.
In some parts of rural Ireland
graves are still dug by friends
and neighbours of the deceased
and not by gravediggers. This
play is about that ritual and
about things that never get said
between men, men who played
sport together, men who would
die for one another, men who
would do anything for the
‘cause’ and yet keep their real
thoughts a secret to the grave.
From its beautifully realised
setting and lighting to its
accurately drawn characters,
'Dig' is a story so powerful and
captivating from its opening
words, yet so full of wit and
humour
throughout.
O’Rourke himself revisits one
of his finest roles as Big Tom
O’Donnell and audiences
throughout the country are in
for a real treat as dig' comes to
Ardmore as part of it's tour
throughout Ireland on Sunday,
2nd March.
Tickets
for
Ardmore
Weekend of Laughter are
available from John on
086-2330810 and Claire on
086-1237126. For further
information visit www.facebook.com/ardmoreweekendoflaughter
COUNTY NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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Nótaí na Gaeltachta
le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise
Liam Prendergast, Ballysaggart, Lismore who competed in the Vintage Trailer Class, at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships
which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
Ballysaggart
CLUB LOTTO €10,000
Lotto Results 18th
February 2014: Numbers
Drawn: 2, 10, 12, 28.
€20 Winners: Kieran
O’Gorman, Davy and
Marie Nugent, Maurice
Shanahan.
Next
Draw:
25th
February 2014. Jackpot:
€10,000. Ensure you have
your ticket for this super
price and support our All
Ireland Finalists.
Jackpot
remains
at
€10,000 for fifteen weeks
or until won.
ALL-IRELAND FINAL
During the past week
much discussion has centred
on the playing eligibility of
some of our opponents
players on the All-Ireland
Junior Hurling Final and
the Final replay. It has been
a disappointing fact for our
club to learn that Rules
were not adhered to despite
the intensive campaign the
team had undertaken in
preparation for the games.
The following is the detail
regarding the appeal submitted by Ballysaggart
GAA.
Ballysaggart GAA club
recently requested an investigation into the alleged
breach of the GAA’s Rule
6.16 by their All-Ireland
Final opponents Creggan
Kickhams. The appeal was
submitted on Tuesday, 18th
February when it became
known that the alleged
breach of Rule 6.16 had
occurred.
Rule 6.16 Age Grades:To
be eligible for the Grades
listed hereunder, a player
shall meet the respective
stated age criteria: An Adult:
Be over 16 years of Age.
Prior to the All-Ireland
Junior Club Championship
Semi-Final which took
place on the 26th January
Ballysaggart clarified with
the GAA that we could not
avail of the opportunity to
have players, who were
ineligible to play in the
2013 Championship i.e.
under 16 years, play any
part of the All-Ireland
Junior
Hurling
Club
Championship in the year
2014. Currently our appeal
towards a replay of the AllIreland Final is deemed to
have been submitted late, as
stated by the GAA Central
Controls Committee “it
was not received within
three days of the official
starting time of the game in
question that it will not be
heard”.
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
The Annual General
meeting of the club takes
place on Sunday, 9th March
in the Community Centre
at 2.00 p.m. All Players
Members and new members are welcome to attend.
We look forward to seeing
everyone present at this historic AGM to recap on a
fantastic year and plan
ahead for 2014.
ANNUAL SOCIAL
Our Annual social shall
be held on Saturday, 22nd
March in the Park Hotel.
Tickets will be on sale
shortly contact Marie
Nugent or Paul Veale.
PUB QUIZ
The WLR FM Radio
Fun Quiz takes place on
Thursday 6th March at
Meaghers at 8.30 p.m.
Hosted on Radio by Kieran
O’Connor and Geoff
Harris Teams will consist of
3 or 4 people at a cost of
€10 per head. This provides
a night of fun entertainment with funds going to
our county teams. Starting
time will be 8.30 p.m.
sharp.
CAMOGIE
Best wishes to Lismore
camogie
club
from
Ballysaggart GAA club and
all in Ballysaggart on their
All Ireland final game versus
Ballyhale Shamrocks on
Sunday next in Croke Park.
Throw-in time is 1.15 p.m.
and Best of Luck girls and
hope you bring home the
cup.
BALLYSAGGART
LADIES CLUB
On behalf of all the ladies
in our club, I want to thank
our hurling team for the
great enjoyment they gave
us during the past year. I
want to thank Adrian, Pat
and Pa and all the backroom team for the amazing
journey all the way to
Croke Park. Such a time we
had on that journey, never
to be forgotten lads. Thank
you Tina, Catherine, Jean,
Marie and Paul for organising buses and meals and to
Deirdre for being our
Guide on Bus 4. We usually
have one outing a year with
our club but we had several
outings this year seeing
places and pitches we never
saw before. Best of Luck as
you start your Intermediate
Journey. “Go raibh mile
maith agaibh”.
Please note:- Next meeting on Monday night, 10th
March at 8.00 p.m.
Ballymacarbry Montessori School
BALLYMACARBRY Montessori
School based in Ballymacarbry
Community Centre have a limited
number of places available in the
ECCE Free Pre-school Scheme for
September 2014.
Available to children born between
1st February 2010 and 30th June
2011, Miriam and Clodagh provide a
warm and caring experience for your
children using the Montessori
Method. Our programme is based on
the National Curriculum and Quality
Assurance Programme Aistear. We
offer an holistic approach to preschool education using play, music,
physical play and seasonal themes to
get your child ready for the challenge
of Big School.
To book please ring Clodagh on 0861081784 or Miriam on 087-7752814
or call in to see us between 9.30 a.m.
- 12.30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the
Community Centre.
RITH 2014
Féile Náisiúnta is ea Rith 2014, i
bhfoirm rith sealaíochta, chun labhairt agus
úsáid na Gaeilge a spreagadh sa phobal.
Iompróidh na mílte daoine an babhta
sealaíochta do Rith 2014, ag tosnú amach i
gCorcaigh agus ag críochnú 9 lá ina dhiaidh
i mBéal Feirste, agus tá seans agatsa páirt a
ghlacadh san ócáid ollmhór seo. Teataíonn
duine uainn a bheadh sásta rith linn ar an
Satharn, 8 Márta, nuair a bheidh an Rith ag
teacht tríd an Sean Phobal, an Rinn agus
Dún Garbhán.
Rith 2014 is a national relay run to promote and encourage the use of Irish, starting in Cork and finishing 9 days later in
Belfast. We are now looking for people to
get involved and run with us on Saturday,
8th March (See times below for starting
locations etc). This is a fun and free activity
and we encourage you to take part on the
day, in running a couple of hundred metres,
kilometres or the entire course!
Rith 2014 will come through Co.
Waterford on Saturday, 8th March, as follows:
An Sean Phobal (All-Weather Pitch)
9.30 a.m.
An Rinn (GAA Pitch) 10.00 a.m.
Dungarvan (St. Mary's NS) 11.00 a.m.
Dungarvan (Walton Park) 11.30 a.m.
Bunmahon 1.00 p.m.
Tramore 1.30 p.m.
Waterford City 2.30 p.m. *
* Times (other than the starting time in
An Sean Phobal) are approximate and may
vary slightly on the day.
Tuilleadh eolais: Máire Seó Breathnach
([email protected] nó 05820884 nó Míchéal Ó Drisleáin 058-46664
nó [email protected] nó Peter Jones
[email protected] )
CAIRDE NA RINNE
Beidh Cairde na Rinne ag teacht le
chéile sa Halla Pobail Dé Máirt seo
chughainn, 4 Márta ag 3.00 i.n. Beidh caint
ar an lá ó Joan Johnson ar na Quakers agus
an bhaint a bhí acu leis an gceantar. Fáilte
roimh chách.
Joan Johnson will give a talk on Tuesday
next, 4th March on the Quakers and their
connection with the area. All are welcome
to attend from 3.00 p.m. in the Community
Hall in an Rinn.
CÚRSA WIT / NEMETON –
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN
TELEVISION
Is féidir iarratas a dhéanamh anois chun
áit a fháil ar an Dioplóma i Léiriú Teilifíse a
bhíonn á reáchtáil idir Nemeton TV sa
Rinn agus IT Phort Láirge. Cúrsa é seo a
thugann taithí an-phraictiúil do na mic
léinn i gcuid mhór réimsí a bhaineann le
teilifís. Bíonn deis ag rannpháirtithe an
chúrsa a gclár féin a dhéanamh agus
faigheann siad taithí i ngach gné a
bhaineann le clár a dhéanamh. Tuilleadh
eolas ó Bhláithín, ar na huimhreacha thíos.
Applications for Round 1 of the The
Higher Diploma in television are now
open. The class of 2014 are busy filming
their Major Projects at the moment. There
are seven half hour productions being
filmed currently all around Ireland including a drama set in a school about a
'Múinteoir Dána' with students from the
Friary acting in it. There is a music documentary in Cork; Drama and documentary
in Galway by two Conamara students. An
Arts live concert in Waterford and a film
about
Hallowe’en
in
Derry.
Congratulations is due to the students who
just finished filming at the Tionól na Déise
traditional concert in An Rinn on Saturday
night.Two students wrote and are directing
their own short drama films one is called
'Múínteoir Dána' which is being filmed at
the moment in Coláiste na Rinne, An
Rinn. All students take at least two roles
each of director, camera, editor, producer,
sound across all seven films ensuring they
get ample practice in a live production
environment. Their short term one films
can be viewed on the Training Page Video
channel. Further Information – Bláithín Ní
Chatháin 058 46499 nó [email protected]; www.nemeton.ie/training
MAIDIN EOLAIS
Eagrófar maidin eolais ar an gCéadaoin,
12 Márta dóibh siúd atá dífhostaithe faoi
láthair agus gur mhaith leo filleadh ar an
láthair oibre. Beidh comhairle agus eolas
faoi thraenáil ar fáil in Ionad Pobail na
Rinne ón 10 ar maidin go dtí a haon a
chlog. Fáilte roimh chách.
An information morning will be held in
the Community Centre, an Rinn on
Wednesday, 12th March from 10.00 a.m. –
1.00 p.m. for those who are currently
unemployed and who are looking to return
to work or seek further training. All are
welcome to attend.
RANGANNA GAEILGE SA SEAN
PHOBAL
Má tá suim ag éinne bheith mar chuid de
rang Gaeilge sa Seanphobal, cuir scéal go dtí
Míchéal
ar
058-46664
nó
[email protected]
If anybody would like to attend Irish
classes in an Sean Phobal, please register
interest with Míchéal.
CUIBHRINN / ALLOTMENTS
Tá an-obair ar siúl sa láthair ag na
cuibhrinn atá taobh thiar de Lios na Síog sa
Sean Phobal. Beidh tuilleadh eolais againn
go luath d’éinne gur spéis leo cuibhrinn a
fháil ar iasacht.
There has been lots of activity at the
allotment site in an Sean Phobal recently
with those completing the crop production
course making great strides at setting up the
site and beginning to grow in the polytunnel. Further information to follow in the
coming weeks for those who might be
interested in taking an allotment for the
year.
SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA
Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt
agus Déardaoin ó 9-11 ar maidin. Glaoigh
ar (058) 41262 nó (058) 41227 chun coinne
a dhéanamh.
Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available
for appointments in the Health Centre in
Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00
a.m.
Please note Tuesday and Thursday are the
new days the clinic will be open.
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 085-1520494.
The contact numbers for the An Rinn /
An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de
Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494.
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 [email protected] nó 058-46664.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Ballinameela
Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics – John, Michael and Chris.
Standing ovation
for Ballinameela
Aglish Dramatics
‘PHILADELPHIA Here I
Come’ received a well
deserved standing ovation
on its last night. Directed
by John Stack, who also
played the role of Gar
Private showed his full
range of talents over the
course of the evening. Kris
Cowming played the role of
Gar Public wonderfully
well, these two roles were
demanding and intense and
Kris and John executed the
feelings and energy of the
character brilliantly. SB
O’Donnell was captured
very well by Michael Stack,
while Madge the housekeeper who everyone felt
sorry and fond of was acted
by Viki Mulhall. Master
Boyle played by Donal
Buckley depicted the role
of the drunken teacher to a
tee. Jennifer Moore portrayed the character of Katie
Doogan extremely well
with Dan Fenton playing
her father, Senator Doogan
portraying his character
with confidence and conviction. The flash back
scene with Aunt Lizzy, Ben
Burton and Con was very
well received due to the
wonderful acting abilities of
Caroline O’Connor, Austin
Hally and Gavin Hallahan
whom have great talent and
aura on stage. Things got
lively when ‘the boys’
appeared on stage, their
characters were depicted
very well and with much
enjoyment from the audience by William O’Brien,
Declan O’Mahony and
Michael Barrett.
The
Henry O’Keeffe fan club
began laughing the minute
they saw and heard the
Canon. Fiona Coughlan
was an excellent stage manager and MC.
BAD pride themselves
on ensuring that the whole
experience is a good one,
from the first contact with
the tickets bookings, to
meeting the people parking
cars to those who greet and
seat at the front door. Huge
thanks to Julie Horsom for
taking the bookings, to Lisa
Walsh Horwood, Ann
Fogarty, Kay Barry, Janice
Barry, Olivia Maher in front
of house.
The Trojan work that
goes to creating the set
within a short space of time
is down to Terry McCarthy,
Austin Hally, Michael
Barrett, Philip McHugh,
Shane Flavin, Noel Walsh,
Paul O’Connell and Mark
O’Connor. It wouldn’t be
right if we didn’t mention
Tony McCarthy who is a
huge part of B.A.D. everyone wishes him a speedy
recovery! Thanks to the
stage crew of Gillian
Wright, Claire Povey and
Ciara Gormely. Thanks to
all those who did the parking. The make-up crew
keeping everyone calm
back stage – Ann Lenane,
Rita Foley, Ann Donovan
and Samatha Cullinan.
Thank you to Caroline
O’Connor who supplied
never ending amounts of
tea coffee and biscuits.
Thanks to Janice and Claire
Tobin for the beautiful buns
which helped to raise spirits
and energy levels! Dirk
Baumann and Noel Welsh
captured the sound and
lighting cues perfectly.
Big thanks to all our
sponsors and to those who
donated
raffle
prizes.
Thanks also to the support
from Michael Culloo and
staff for letting the actors
rehearse in the school hall,
to
the
Ballinameela
Community Centre for
their support and to
Carriglea for the use of
their wonderful facilities.
Finally, thanks to our
wonderful audience who
support us and make us feel
very welcome every year,
without you there would be
no show!
THE
Ballinameela
Community Centre is available for bookings. The
centre is a wonderful
amenity for you to use for
indoor soccer, parties etc. To
book the hall please contact
our booking officer Pauline
on 087-2480321.
Each
month one of the committee
is responsible for opening
and closing for events on in
the hall, February is Alison
Curran on 087-8289147.
Current events on in the
hall and local community:
Finisk Valley AC News:
Next Training session will be
on Sunday, 2nd March from
9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. in
Ballinameela community
pitch/hall and all children
from 7 years up are welcome.
The children took part in
Sprints, Javelin and Discus
Throwing.
There will be athletics
coaching course’s coming up
over the next few months,
anybody interested in these
courses please contact the
club or call down to training
sessions for more details.
Club membership for
2014 is now being collected;
the annual membership fee is
15 euro per child. If you
would like to get involved in
the club we would be
delighted with your support
Circuit Training: Circuit
Training Classes are continuing Monday night and
every Monday night at 7.00
p.m. in the Community
Centre until mid March so if
you haven’t yet got your
new year off to a healthier
start then join us at the
classes and enjoy getting fitter and healthier, it's never
too late to start!
Classes cater for all ages
from 16 upwards with a
Qualified Fitness Instructor,
see you all there!! Enquiries
call 087-8229762.
Badminton: Tuesday 8.00
p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Contact
Mairead Morrissey 0877681975.
Foroige Club: Thursday
evenings at 7.00 p.m. for 1218 year olds in the
Community Centre. For
more information contact
Claire Seery on 0876662326 or Maureen Culloo
on 086-3428621. Check out
their
facebook
page
Ballinameela-Foroige. Best
of luck in the up-coming talent show!
B.A.D.: Thank you to all
those that came and supported our production of
Philadelphia Here I Come, it
was a great success. Sincere
thanks to Whitechurch
National School where we
have been rehearsing for the
last couple of months. Big
thanks to all the back stage
crew and thanks also to Julie
Horsom for taking the
bookings.
Irish Dancing: Fridays at
3.15 p.m. – 4.15 p.m. for all
school going kids. Class
teacher is Deirdre Kiely, contact Deirdre on 0860640892 for more information. New beginners always
welcome.
Adult, Baby and Toddler
Group: Every Tuesday
morning at 9.30 a.m. in the
halla
of
Whitechurch
National School. For more
details contact Janice Barry
on 087-9718945. New
members very welcome.
Aglish Fit4Life every
Tuesday and Friday evening
starting at 7.30 p.m. The aim
of Fit4Life is to try and
motivate people to get up
and out and start the New
Year with a bit of exercise.
You can Run, Jog or Walk a
few kilometres. All levels of
fitness catered for.The aim of
the group will be to get people to participate in the
Aglish Fun Run on Easter
Monday. Participants must
wear Hi-viz vests while taking part. A limited number
are available free of charge,
but if you have one yourself
it would be great. Come
along and bring a friend.
The more the merrier. Cost
is €2 per night with all proceeds going to Childrens
Hospital Crumlin. Meet at
7.30
p.m. at Aglish
Community Hall. You can
join at any time. More details
on Facebook at aglishfunrun.
DEISE AGAINST
PYLONS
We can be contacted by
phone, email or Facebook.
Telephone: 085-2801977.
Email: Deiseagainstpylons
@hotmail.com Facebook:
Deise Against Pylons.
Fundraiser table quiz
Thursday, 6th March at 8.00
p.m
John Keane’s Pub
Dungarvan. Table of 4 €20.
Raffle and spot prizes on the
night.
Anti
pylon
march.
Location Dublin Wednesday,
5th March at 11.00 a.m., All
welcome. This will be a
peaceful protest come show
the government that we
don't want our beautiful
country to be a national
windfarm for Europe. All
welcome.
COMMUNITY ALERT
There is a Community
Alert text system in place text your name and mobile
number to this number:
087-3538347. It works in
two ways, firstly a message
regarding any suspicious
activity is sent to your phone
so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send
details of suspicious activity
to this number where it will
be re-sent around to the
community and to the
Gardai who treat it as serious
and act immediately. Follow
on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert
LOTTO RESULTS 25th FEBRUARY, 2014
Winning numbers were:
5, 8, 28. No winer. €20 winners: Sean Osborne, Aglish;
Otto, c/o Cruiscin Lan;
Claire Condon, Aglish; Mary
Cummins,
Woodstock;
Lumberjacks, Aglish. Next
week’s jackpot €6,200 and
will take place in the Kereen
Bar.
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INCLUSION
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Environment Today
NATIONAL TREE
WEEK
2nd–8th March, 2014
National Tree Week runs
from 2nd March to 8th
March, 2014, and the theme
this year is ‘The Sound of
Trees’ ‘Fuaim Na gCrann’ It
is sponsored by SSE
Airtricity and organised by
the Tree Council of Ireland.
National Tree Week is an
annual week long fun festival about Trees and includes
lots of activities
• Free Tree walks
• Tree planting
• Music about Trees
• Poetry about Trees
• Paintings about Trees
• Stories about Trees
• Lectures about Trees
• Laughs about Trees
Launch of National Tree
Week will take place in
Powerscourt
Estate
Gardens,
Enniskerry,
County Wicklow
on
Sunday, 2nd March, 2014.
All are welcome to go along
and enjoy a day in the outdoors. The Tree Council of
Ireland will be giving away
Free Trees, 2,000 on the day,
and 15,000 over the week
through Coillte. There is
lots of activity on the day to
include Wood turners / Bee
keepers / Gardeners /
Activities for Children and
free Posters.
HOW TO GET
INVOLVED
To be part of National
Tree Week, the Tree
Council of Ireland invites
you to organise one or
more events for the week to
celebrate trees. As well as
tree planting ceremonies,
the range of events can
include forest and woodland walks, nature trails,
workshops, woodturning
displays, talks, tree hugging,
tree climbing, broadcasts,
launches, poetry readings,
exhibitions, dramas, competitions and tree plantations
where communities are
challenged to plant a target
number of trees on a designated local site over a fixed
time period. Don't forget to
register your event by logging onto The Tree Council
of
Ireland
at
http://www.treecouncil.ie/
initiatives/initiatives.html
so that other people can
come and join you!
Despite great advances in
the past 100 years, Ireland
remains one of the least
wooded
countries
in
Europe with only 11% of
our land planted with trees
compared to the European
average of 40%. Ireland has
agreed a target to increase
our forest cover to 17% by
2035.
The aim of this year’s
National Tree Week is to
alert more people to the
role of trees and forests. We
want people to recognise
the wide usage of forest
products in our everyday
lives from the fruits and nuts
that we eat to ingredients
for medicines to paper and
newspapers, timber and plywood for building construction and furniture,
wood for fuel, etc.
Forests are important not
just to humans, but to billions of other creatures and
species as well. Forest communities are much more
than just an assembly of
trees.They are an extremely
complex and interactive
ecosystem that protects and
sustains a huge diversity of
nature and provides food
and shelter for all sorts of
wildlife.
LOCALLY
Community groups and
Tidy Towns will be notified
during the week if they
would like some trees for
planting in their local community.The Tree Council of
Ireland will make available
through Coillte a limited
supply of trees to each Local
Authority and are available
on a first come first serve
basis. The trees are native
and are small saplings so it is
important that they are
planted immediately. If you
would like some trees please
contact Anne Sullivan
Education and Awareness
Officer 0868516227 or
email [email protected]
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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CoderDojo Dungarvan, Fusion Centre celebrates it's First Birthday with some of the young attendees and mentors.
[Ron Bending]
CoderDojo Dungarvan
celebrates First Birthday
FEBRUARY 16th, 2014, was a
special day for all involved with
CoderDojo Dungarvan, Fusion
Centre...our first birthday. For
the past year we have been part
of the CoderDojo movement, a
worldwide collaboration of mentors, champions and parents who
give their time free of charge to
teach computer programming
and related skills to children and
teens. Everyone involved, regardless of age, gets immense satisfaction from their participation in
CoderDojo.We started a year ago
with one awesome mentor, Aoife
O'Brien, who taught the class
single-handedly. Since then we
have grown steadily and over the
course of the year Aoife has been
joined by a further seven mentors, in addition to occasional
guest mentors. We are fortunate
to have a fantastic team, with
each individual bringing their
own technological skills to share
freely with the kids. We can't
thank them enough. They are:
Aoife O'Brien - HTML, CSS,
Javascript
Brad Norman - Java
James Twomey _ Electronics
Dareragh McMahon - VB.Net
Ron Bending and daughter
Tamsin - Image Editing
Pawel Lorenc - 3D Modelling
Ursula
Connaughton
Arduino
Conor Daly - Hardware
The most important people of
course are the young attendees.
Some were at the very first class
and are still regularly coming to
the Dojo every Saturday. Some
have recently joined but all are
enthusiastic about learning to
code. Stay cool and well done to
you, the programmers of the
future, for what you have
achieved so far.We will look forward to another interesting year
of your ideas and projects and
will do our best to help you
along the way.
We would like to thank all
who have been forthcoming
with help and support during the
year. Your contributions have
made a real difference to our
club. Special
thanks
to
Kilmacthomas
RAFFLE
Results of the raffle which took
place in Kiersey’s Bar on Friday night,
a fundraiser for the Rainbow
Community Hall, 1st prize Hotel
voucher value €200 to Seamus
Sullivan, Georgestown, 2nd Hamper
to Denise Walsh, Hillview, Kilmac, 3rd
Meal for two, Pat Lenane, 4th bottle of
whiskey Des Purcell, and 5th 2 bottles
of wine Buddy Farrell. Many thanks
to Kiersey's for use of their premises
on the night, thanks to Pat Phelan
Centra for allowing us to sell tickets
on Friday, and thanks to all who
donated items, sold tickets or helped
in any way.
The new fans have now been
installed in the hall and the lighting
system improved. Your support very
much appreciated.
ENROLMENT
Kilmacthomas Primary School are
now taking enrolments for the
2014/2015 year. Forms can be got
from Breda in the office.You can ring
the school on 051-294627 for further
enquiries.
RAINBOW COMMUNITY
HALL
Some of the activities that are currently taking place in the Rainbow
Community Hall, places available for
anyone wishing to join in, on
Mondays Juvenile Hurling from 5.00
p.m. to 6.00 p.m. and Karate from 7.00
p.m. to 8.00 p.m., and Zumba 8.00
p.m. to 9.00 p.m., Tuesdays at 8.30
p.m. the weekly bingo with jackpot
and cash prizes to win, Wednesdays
Mother and Toddler group from 10.30
a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Hip Hop and
Drama 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and
Dance classes from 4.45 p.m. to 5.45
p.m. and Pilates from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00
p.m. with juvenile Badminton 7.00
p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and adult classes 8.00
p.m. to late, Thursday Zumba Classes
7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and Fridays
adult Badminton, car boot sale / cum
market takes place once a month,
Birthday Parties can be booked as well
as meetings with Sharon on 0872207398.
BINGO
Bingo each Tuesday night in the
Rainbow Community Hall at 8.30
p.m., we hope to see all our regular
players back along with some new
comers. Jackpot of €1,200 and cash
prizes to win.
LOTTO DRAW
Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC
lotto draw for Saturday, 22nd
February, letters drawn I, S, W, Y, no
jackpot winner, five winners of €20
each to Mary O'Reilly, Fews, Joe
Sullivan, The Hill, Kilmac, Nicky
Butler, Cruachaún View, Kilmac, John
Power, c/o Mosh and Eddie Power,
Kill.
Next week’s jackpot €2,200, be in
to win.
WHIST
Results for the Ballylaneen Whist
Club on Monday 17th February, Allie
Linehan, Agnes Thomas, Alice Walsh,
Biddy Carroll, Eric Townsend, Teresa
Keane, E. Wilkinson, Carrie
Wilkinson, Monica Gough, Maura
Lennon and Mary B. Bowdren. Raffle
winners Mary B. Bowdren, Mary
Walsh, E. Wilkinson, Mary Kirwan,
Peter Boylan and Peggy Callaghan.
Dungarvan Credit Union, The
Lions Club, Dungarvan Scouts,
DBL
Lighting
and
Sound,Camara Ireland and
Lumenia Consulting.
Thanks also to Ursula for the
celebratory cake which was very
well received and thanks to Ron
Bending for the fab photo to
mark the occasion.
We are a one hundred per cent
voluntary group so if anyone is
feeling generous we can always
use more laptops, projectors and
Arduino. If any companies, busi-
nesses or organisations would like
to help us out by sponsoring or
donating any, (new or used, we're
not fussy), it would be very much
appreciated so please get in touch
via e-mail using the address
below.
New mentors and kids are
always welcome. For more info
contact Nora at [email protected]
If you are not sure what
CoderDojo is all about, you can
visit the official website
www.coderdojo.com
The Gods of Long Ago Touraneena
The old Gods that once we cherished: do they still hold
sway?
Over who we are, or who we might have been?
Or are they just foolish phantoms like childish treasures
thrown away,
Lost forever and forgotten by the dreamer and the dream?
Are they dishonoured outcasts in this ruthless world of
greed,
That meander through the moonscapes of the mind?
Are we now so self-sufficient that Gods help we do not
need?
Or does the heart search in the silence for the olden ways to
find?
Have we forgotten how to love? Have we forgotten how to
care?
Have we forgotten how to lend a helping hand?
Is the God we call compassion in our hearts no longer there?
And are our treasured crystal mansions built on sand?
When melodeons and moonlight mingled, and the fiddle
sobbed its song,
And you could lift the latch on every neighbour’s door,
And though piety and poverty seared the souls of weak and
strong,
‘Twas a gentler world when we knew the Gods of yore.
JOHN DALY
SLIABH gCUA LADIES
CLUB
The next meeting will be
held on Wednesday, 5th
March at 8.00 p.m. For
March and April meetings
we will be having cookery
demonstrations
by
Rebecca. Please note the
change to Wednesday night
for the March meeting.
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Orienteering
at The Towers
LISMORE Heritage Centre would like to thank Orienteering
Ireland and the Waterford Orienteers for facilitating an
Orienteering Training Day in Lismore on Thursday, 20th
February.
Andrew Cox, Education Officer with Orienteering Ireland,
and Norman Storey of the Waterford Orienteers led the staff
of Lismore Heritage Centre, leaders with Lismore Foroige
Club and Civil Defence in an Orienteering Instructors programme.
Training took place at The Towers and later with the help
of some young volunteers in Lismore’s Millennium Park.
Training was undertaken with a view to establishing a permanent orienteering course at The Towers.
Mealla Fahey, Project Manager at Lismore Heritage Centre,
explains: “Orienteering is a very popular sport among people
of all ages. Basically participants race, using a map to find points
in the landscape. It can be enjoyed as a walk or at speed as a
competitive sport.”
The proposed course at The Towers would be the first permanent orienteering course in Co. Waterford even though
Waterford already has an extremely popular and very active
orienteering group - the Waterford Orienteers. The establishment of the course will allow many more people to discover
the sport as well as attracting enthusiasts from within and outside the county.
The Towers has already been mapped and registered with
Orienteering Ireland and the project is well underway, according to Ms Fahey, who says that Lismore Heritage Centre hopes
to offer orienteering as an option to pupils on their school tour
to Lismore as early as this Summer.
Andrew Cox of Orienteering Ireland and Norman Storey of the Waterford Orienteers with their students at the recent Orienteering Instructors training day in Lismore.
West Waterford Coderdojo
THE CoderDojo for
Lismore is due to open next
week on 5th March and
will run weekly on
Wednesday evenings.
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9.00
p.m.
Venue: St. Vincent de
Paul Centre, Chapel Place,
Lismore.
Free of charge and open
to all young people
between 8 years and 17
years.
Learn how to write
computer code, develop
websites, apps, programs,
games and more.
Although CoderDojo
was set up with only one
rule: “Above all, be cool!”
there is one stipulation: anyone aged under 13 years
must be accompanied
throughout the session by a
parent or guardian.
The SVP in Lismore are
kindly allowing use of their
computer facilities so we
are able to provide a number of computers with the
programmes which our
Coders need. However, you
may bring a notebook/laptop for your own use. *
(Please see the note on
Eventbrite when booking.)
Coders are asked to
refrain from bringing food
or drink to avoid spillages
and possible damage to
equipment.
To find out more, check
out coderdojo.com
To register and book a
place, go to www.cappoquin.net/catholic and follow the link ‘Book Here’
for Eventbrite.
As places are limited,
please only book a session if
you’re sure you can attend.
A parental consent form
for the first session is available on both links and must
be brought with you on the
night.
For further enquiries,
please contact Louise
Brierley on 05853737 or
0879565309.
Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart
SERIOUSLY, would you
have the courage to speak
of the teachings of Jesus
Christ in your everyday
conversations? Is talking of
Jesus Christ somehow a
taboo subject for many
Catholics?
I start like this as the
community will gather
next Sunday, 2nd of March
for the celebration of the
Sacrament
of
Confirmation.
43 adults will take their
stand with the right hand
on the shoulder of the child
being confirmed.
They will publicly be
saying that they will do all
they can to support the
Faith journey of this young
person. The preparation of
the Sacrament that takes
place in our Catholic school
touches so many facets of
the developing life of the
child as a member of community.
Where does the powerful
Pentecostal Spirit go for so
many of us who have been
confirmed are so bashful of
publicly acting out our
Faith.
To be confirmed is to be
a missionary disciple of
Jesus Christ. Hope all the
families involved will have a
memorable child centred
celebration. Parents the
Lord has no one else to do
the work you can do for
your child.
The beginning of the
Season of Lent will be
marked in our parish with
Mass at 10.00 a.m. in St.
Carthages’ and at 6.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s. We will use the
sacramental holy ashes in
our Masses. Ash Wednesday
is a day of Fast and
Abstinence. All are encouraged to use the holy season
of Lent in a faith filled way.
The discipline with food
and drink, with mental
exercise directed towards
God can surely match operation transformation.
Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.
MASS
TIMETABLE
Saturday, 1st March Vigil Mass in Lismore at
7.30 p.m.
Sunday, 2nd March Morning
Mass
in
Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m.
Confirmation Mass In
Lismore at 11.00 a.m.
PRO Pastoral Council.
Parish Radio Link
103.9FM.
Lismore
LISMORE TIDY TOWNS
On Wednesday, 19th February the
working team started on landscape work
at Canal View Park on the Cappoquin
Road. The planted area in the park was
weeded. The car park area swept, dead
shrubs dug out and new decorative
gravel placed on the triangular planted
area on the Cappoquin Road side of the
park.
Michael our C.E.S. worker continued
with the cleaning of the stone wall on
the Cappoquin Road. It is planned to do
a litter pick up on the Tallow Road on
Saturday next, 1st March weather permitting. Anyone who is available to help
please meet at Hornibrook’s at 10.00
a.m.
Please
wear
suitable
clothing/footwear and hi vis vests are
essential. A General Meeting of the tidy
towns group will be held in the boardroom of Lismore House Hotel on
Thursday next, 27th February at 8.00
p.m. This meeting is open to all members of the Lismore community
ECO TIP OF THE WEEK –
This is the final week of Biodiversity
tips on the farm:
• Leave a strip of grass next to water
courses to stop fertiliser entering the
water
• Keep hedgerows thick and bushy
• Keep small areas of scrub for smal
birds
• Teach your children about the value
of nature
LISMORE MOCHUDA LOTTO
DRAW RESULTS
Date: February 18th, 2014 – Super
Jackpot €2,250. IMSW. No winner.
Bonus Jackpot €150. DHMO. No winner.
Consolation prizes of €20 each: Ann
Power c/o Maurice Dunne, Lismore;
John O’Brien, Shrough, Lismore; Helen
Leddy, Lismore. Next Draw February
25th, 2014. Eamonn’s Place. Super
Jackpot €2,400.
Lismore Heritage Centre:
Name our new shop . . . and win!
WITH renovations still ongoing at
Lismore Heritage Centre, our
thoughts are beginning to turn to the
future: to our grand reopening and our
new shop!
For many years The Craft Shop at
Lismore Heritage Centre sold
souvenirs and gifts to visitors and
locals. Rebuilding work means that
the ground floor of the centre will
now house an open plan, multipurpose shop-reception area; The
Craft Shop is no more.
To go along with this exciting new
layout, new product lines including
Avoca Homewares will be introduced.
We think that a new shop with a new
look, new layout and new products
deserves a new name all of its own.
We have a few ideas up our sleeves
BUT we would love to hear suggestions from our customers.You can suggest a name for our new shop on our
Facebook page. If we choose your
name you will win €50 to spend in
the shop (whatever its name is!)
The official reopening of Lismore
Heritage Centre to the public is
planned for late April 2014.
The ongoing renovation work at
Lismore Heritage Centre is being
funded under the Rural Development
Programme (RDP) for Ireland 2007 –
2013 under the Tourism Measure.
The RDP is administered by
Waterford Leader Partnership on
behalf of the Department of
Environment, Community & Local
Government.
Tallow
BLACKWATER
LADIES CLUB
This Thursday night, 27th February at
8.30 p.m. in KGK hall, we welcome fitness
instructor Tim Lenihan from Ballymoat,
Tallow. With the evenings getting longer
and Operation Transformation in full swing,
our thoughts are on keeping fit and looking
after our health.
Presumably, Tim will show us some
simple exercises to practise at home and get
us in the right frame of mind for a healthier
outlook on life.
Looking forward to seeing you all there
and any remaining membership money will
be taken up on the night.
NEWS
ITEMS
All news items and notes
are to be forwarded to the
following email address:
[email protected]
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HERITAGE WORK
CONTINUING
A hearty ‘well done’ this
week to Heritage Group
member Brendan Kiely for
his sterling work on the
restoration of two of the
town’s public memorials,
the one to Harry Keane
across from the Boathouse,
and the plaque on the
Jubilee Nurses Home in
Main Street. Both were
erected by public subscriptions back in the 1920s and
it is nice to see them looking so well again. In the
next few weeks, we hope to
include some information
on the Harry Keane
memorial in particular, and
the group also plans to
clean up another couple of
public memorials when the
weather improves, along
with refreshing our own
lecterns and plaques.
In April, the Heritage
Group also hopes to hold a
fundraising pop-up shop
over a weekend in a central
location in the town. This
will basically be a chance
for people to donate any
items of value which they
no longer want, and we will
gladly sell them to raise
funds for our work over the
weekend period. Watch out
for more details of this
fundraiser in next week’s
papers.
Cappoquin Parish News West Waterford Coder Dojo
THE West Waterford Coder
Dojo will open in the SVP
Centre in Lismore at 7.30
p.m. next Wednesday, March
5th, and every Wednesday
after that.
These sessions are a continuation of the Coderdojo
set up by St. Mary’s Parish
Pastoral Council which ran
for two months before
Christmas. They are free
and are open to young people between 8 years and 17
years who would like to
learn how to write computer code, develop websites, apps, programs, games
and more.
The SVP in Lismore is
allowing use of their
Computer facilities so we
are now able to provide
more computers with the
programmes which our
Coders need. We also have
many
more
Adult
Volunteers and Mentors so
that even the beginners will
get the help they need.
Although Coderdojo was
set up with only one rule:
“Above all, be cool!” there
is also a stipulation (so that’s
not a rule, is it?): anyone
aged under 13 years must
be accompanied throughout the session by a parent
or guardian.
We owe many thanks to
the SVP, Lismore and the
Volunteers who are giving
their services without
charge and, like all the more
than 300 Dojos worldwide,
you can join our sessions for
free. To avoid spillages and
possible damage to equipment, all coders are asked to
refrain from bringing food
or drink.
We do ask that you register in advance for each
session and that can be done
through the Parish Website
at: www.cappoquin.net/
catholic-church.
Modeligo
FIRST SATURDAY
Next Saturday (March
1st) is First saturday in
March. Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament from
11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Please do make time to
drop in to the Church and
spend some quality time in
the Real Presence, either in
prayer or maybe comtemplation.
LADIES
CLUB
The March meeting of
Modeligo Ladies Club will
be held on Tuesday next
(March 4th) at 8.00 p.m. at
the usual venue. Becky
Canning will be back to us,
she'll be giving us a cookery
demonstration with the
emphasis on healthy dishes.
Even if you are not a regular
attender or even have never
been before, please feel free
to come along, you'll be
glad you came.
DREADFUL
WEATHER
The
continuous
rain/stormy conditions are
putting a major damper on
everything happening, the
playground project which
began in the community
centre earlier on this year is
moving along at a slow
pace, the heavy rain and
consequent surface water is
slowing things down.
Vital power access continues to be disrupted, parts
of the parish suffered an
electrical blackout on
Saturday
night
last.
Meanwhile, the telephone
service still has'nt been
repaired, we suspect that the
trees that fell in the
Boherwilling area on
Wednesday week last might
the culprits. For those of us
depending on broadband to
access our emails./internet
ect, it's been wicked inconvenient.
CRANNCHUR
AITIUL
While some of us were
in Carriglea on Saturday
night last,following the fortunes of Gar O’Donnell on
stage as he got ready to go
to Philadelphia, the show at
the count Centre at
Deckies also went on, many
thanks to those who lent a
helping hand with the
process on the night. And
the news is that we had no
winner: that means that
next weekend's jackpot will
be €1,900. The numbers
drawn were 12 17 & 29,
and
Pat
Pendergast,
Mogeha, Patk Mulhall,
Kereen, Rory Fitzgerald,
Derra, and Hannah Burke
Graiguevorra were the €25
lucky dip winners.
Henry McGrath, Knockanore who competed in the Vintage Two Furrow Hydraulic Class and John McSweeney pictured at the East
Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
Villierstown
JACK THE JOKER
Our Jack the Joker community draw took place as
usual on Saturday night in
An Cruiscín Lan.The lucky
winner this week of €50,
was Michéal McCann, with
card number 18, the Three
of Hearts. Congratulations
Michéal. Next week’s jackpot is €1,200.This draw is a
fundraiser for our community and tickets can be
bought locally. Remember
if you are not in – you can’t
win. Just think what you
could buy with this nice little windfall….
VILLIERSTOWN
JUNIOR ART
ACADEMY
God, Cora, what a really
fantastic time our little darlings had during their midterm break. A children’s art
academy really filled the gap
and nurtured their burgeoning artistic talents. The
fun these children had was
visible with the noise, their
total concentration and
Cora’s hands-on teaching
methods
while
they
designed and crafted their
own delightful castles. The
feed-back from parents was
very positive and many
expressing the wish that this
type of “Art” class should be
run every Saturday morning! Also, Cora – that you
think
about
running
another one for all children,
possibly during the summer
and for a little longer. The
art academy really was a
huge hit.
If interested contact:
www.vecp.ie or text 0876635465.
VILLIERSTOWN
BROWNIES & GIRL
GUIDES – STILL
COLLECTING
Many thanks to everyone
who very kindly donated to
our Bric a Brac request. We
are really delighted with the
standard of ware being
donated but we are still
gathering stock, so get that
spring cleaning gene working and donate your preloved, unwanted ware. Let’s
face it most of our homes
could do with a major
spring clean, so get to it and
donate. Drop off the goods
on Thursday evening at the
VECP Facility during the
Guides Meeting between
5.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. Or
call Valerie:-087-0525708 /
Kirsty:- 085-1541928.
NEW DANCE &
FITNESS – GET INTO
SHAPE FOR SPRING
Last Thursday saw the
end of this terms Dance &
Fitness in Villierstown
Church Facility. Everyone
enjoyed themselves so
much a new session of
Dance & Fitness is being
organised now for Tuesdays,
starting on Tuesday, 4th
March, at the new time of
8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. A
block booking system will
be in place, so enrolment
will be on this first Tuesday
4th, at a cost of €24 for four
weeks. Really this is a fantastic way to keep fit and
have fun at the same time.
Everyone welcome so do
come down and join us.
Also in the pipeline is
Boxercise
&
Circuit
Training for male and
female. Please contact the:
VECP at www.vecp.ie or
text 087-6635465 to register your interest.
ALSO IN THE
PIPELINE
A pottery work-shop is
being planned for the near
future. A lot of interest was
shown when this project
was first mentioned. It will
be taking place over a
weekend – a time to suit
most people.
VECP at www.vecp.ie or
text 087-6635465 to register your interest.
DEISE AGAINST
PLYONS
We are a local community group involved with
the ergrid project in regard
to impact on the environment, health, agriculture &
tourism.
We can be contact by
phone, email or Facebook
Midi 085-2801977
Deise Against Pylons –
[email protected]
om
RETHINKPLYONS
.ORG
Rethinkplyons.org is a
not for profit organisation
run by volunteers who
hope to stimulate a rethink
of Irish Energy Policy.
AGAINST PYLONS
FUNDRAISER QUIZ
Arise Against Pylons Pub
Quiz on Thursday, 6th
March, at 8.00 p.m. in John
Jeans Pub, Dungarvan.Table
of 4, €20. Raffle and spot
prizes on the night.
SAFE
TALK
We are lucky in
Villierstown to have a
trained
“Safe
Talk
Councillor”. If anyone has a
reason to need someone to
talk to or just needs someone to listen. Call Carol on:
087- 6635465.
FARMER OF THE
YEAR AWARDS 2014
€25,000 in prizes to be
won. Lots of categories Beef Farmer, Dairy Farmer,
Sheep Farmer, Tillage
Farmer,
Equestrian
Business, Contractor, Rising
Star.
Entry
form:www.farmeroftheyear.ie
GREAT NIGHT
OUT
What a great night out a
group from Villierstown had
at the BAD presentation of
“Philadelphia
Here
I
Come” in the Carriglea
Theatre. Great work to all
involved.
THOUGHT FOR
THE WEEK
The most effective way
to do it, is to do it.
Aglish Fun Run / Walk
2nd ANNUAL Aglish Fun Run /
Walk on Easter Monday at 11.00 a.m.
All proceeds to Children's Hospital
Crumlin. Run 10k/5k or Walk 5k.
Registration €7 or a Donation.
Can you run or walk 10k or 5k
come along and join us on the day. If
you would like to raise more money
sponsorship cards are available from
Liam text 086-8474285, Facebook:
www.facebook.com/aglishfunrun.
email [email protected]
or [email protected]. Sign on
at Aglish Community Hall from 11.00
a.m. Walk starts at 11.30 and Run at
11.45.
Light refreshments afterwards in
Hall.
All money raised goes directly to
Crumlin as all food on the day is sponsored.
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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien
COOLNASMEAR
SCHOOL
DEADLINE!
28th February, Friday The deadline for submissions
for
the
50th
Anniversary Jubilee Book is
here.
Those of you putting it
off need to get a move on.
Photos, stories, poetry, and
articles for the Jubilee Book
can be e-mailed to [email protected] or they
can be posted or handed in
to the school.
The subject of such
materials can be about
school days, the area, life
since leaving school, etc.
The school has a
Facebook page that is filling
with old photos. Everyone's
talking about it, so you
might as well join in and
admire the photos of your
younger self.
Go to facebook.com, log
in and search for 'Scoil
Naomh Gobinet' or even
just 'Coolnasmear' to enjoy.
PARENT & TODDLER
GROUPS
26th
February,
Wednesday - Kilbrien
Group's meetings continue
every Wednesday morning
from 10:30 until 12:30. All
are welcome. Contact
Michelle 087-648-0822 for
more information.
28th February, Friday Coolnasmear
Group's
meetings resume this Friday
morning
in
Coolnasmear Hall from
11.20 a.m. until 1.00 p.m.
Contact Mary 087-1302048 for more information.
KCK COMMUNITY
GROUP
5th March, Wednesday The next meeting of the
Community Group is at
Kilbrien Hall, 8.00 p.m. All
parish residents are invited.
LOURDES
VOLUNTEERS
14th March, Friday Table Quiz in aid of
Lourdes Volunteers at Quills
the pike.
26th April, Saturday Variety concert in the Park
Hotel.Tickets are €10 each,
on sale from any of the volunteers or at Noel
Devereux Men's Shop on
Mary Street, Dungarvan.
COMERAGHS
COMHALTAS
8th March, Saturday Another Great Concert at
Cúil na Sméar Hall starting
at 8.30 p.m. Gerry
Harrington, the wonderfully evocative fiddle player
will join with flute player
Billy Clifford. Gerry was a
West Waterford resident
until
his
move
to
Roscommon and he is a
Master fiddle player.
Gerry's last CD celebrated the music of Sliabh
Luachra and his renditions
of several of that area's slow
airs are just astonishing every note a masterpiece in
itself.
Together with Billy, a
Sliabh Luachra native and
son of one of that area's
most renowned musicians,
this promises to be a memorable night. Not to be
missed! Tickets are €12 and
are available at Ben
O'Neill's or from branch
members.
LADIES CLUB
MEETING
A Ladies Club Meeting
will
take
place
in
Coolnasmear Hall on
Monday night, 3rd March
at 8.00 p.m.
INCLUDE YOUR
INFO
Scott Simons - [email protected]
Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy
KGK Community Hall welcome
Brideview Drama to their stage this Friday
night, 28th February.
Brideview Drama’s comedy play ’13 Rue
De L’Amour’, directed by Jack Aherne has
been received with hearty laughs and rapturous applause at every performance thus
far.
The clever plot takes the audience on a
journey from dangerous discoveries in an
upper class living room to a night of multiple love affairs with hilarious consequences
in an apartment on the 13 Rue De
L’Amour.
As each adulter and adultress flounder in
a sea of lies only the audience know the full
truth about each and every one of them.
Giggles and titters turn to buckets of laughter as the guilty characters let the cat out of
the bag and their alibis are damaged beyond
all repair.
Brideview will perform ’13 Rue De
L’Amour’ in KGK Community Hall on
Friday 28th at 8.15 p.m. Join the hundreds
who have already left the hall smiling!
Davy Mulcahy, Newtown and Oliver Power pictured at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place at Ballyboy,
Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
Stradbally
SYMPATHY
It was with great shock
and sadness the community
in Stradbally learned of the
sad and untimely passing of
Gerry Condon, Brenan,
Stradbally on Friday, 14th
February, 2014. Gerry lay in
repose at his family home in
Brenan on Tuesday, 18th
February where rosary was
recited at 8.00 p.m.
The funeral Mass and
celebration of Gerry’s life
took place at Holy Cross
Church, Stradbally on
Wednesday, 19th February
at 1.00 p.m.
The Mass was celebrated
by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P.,
Stradbally assisted by Fr.
Michael Walsh, Ballydwan;
Fr. N. Hassett, P.P.,
Abbeyside; Fr. O’Connor,
Ballinameela/Aglish and Fr.
Michael Enright retired
P.P., Stradbally.
The music and hymns
sung during the Mass were
provided by Brendan
Clancy
and
Benny
McCarthy, Seafield School
children and Cathrach who
sang the Alleluia and the
Our Father in Irish. At the
beginning of Mass, Fr.
Condon invited Gerry’s
daughter Katie to come and
visit the altar to read what
she had written about her
Daddy. The readers of the
AN
ARV
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menssheds.ie
Tommy Cullen who competed in the Two Furrow Vintage Class, at the East Waterford Ploughing
Championships which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
TUESDAY night saw a
small but talented group of
our younger Shedders strut
their stuff on the wood
lathes, and VERY talented
they are too! There is some
lovely pieces being turned
on the lathes, and after a
few weeks tuition under
Jim Egan the younger
Shedders are really coming
into their own.
Very busy Friday in the
Shed, with a team working
on No. 4 pre-fab (games
room). Plenty of painting
Liturgy were Margaret
Quinn (cousin) and David
Dorris (brother-in-law).
The Responsorial Psalm
was sung by Antoinette.
The prayers of the faithful were shared by Sammy
and
Moira
Condon
(nieces), Ray Darcy (life
long friend), Bobby Dorris
(brother-in-law), Hannah
Murphy (daughter of long
time friend). The Offertory
procession was led by the
children from Seafield
School, the gifts of bread
and wine were brought to
the altar by Willie Condon
(brother) and Gary Williams
(brother-in-law).
The
Communion Reflection
was read by Gerry’s
brother-in-law
Mark
Dorris. A fitting and moving eulogy was given by
Steve Johnson. Gerry was
carried to his final resting
place in the adjoining
cemetery.
Deepest sympathy is
extended to Elaine Condon
(wife); daughter Katie;
mother Nora; brothers
Willie, Neil, T. J.; sisters
Josephine and Mary; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
nieces, nephews and the
extended family. The huge
crowds attending the
funeral was a testimony of
the high esteem in which
the family is held in the
community and further
afield.
RECENT BAPTISM
Donnacha
Thomas
Power, son of Ger and Brid
Power,
Lisnageragh,
Bonmahon was baptised at
St.
Anne’s
Church,
Ballylaneen on Saturday,
22nd February, 2014. The
sponsors were Joe Power,
Margaret Power and Emma
Dunphy. Fr. Jerry Condon,
P.P. officiated.
LOCAL FC NEWS
The Christmas Day
Swim in Stradbally Cove is
organised annually by
Stradbally Soccer Club with
the proceeds donated to a
different beneficiary each
year. Last year, 2013 saw a
large group of hardy swimmers and well wrapped up
bystanders gather on the
shores of the Atlantic. The
event was once more a
great success and enjoyed by
all. The proceeds of which
are in aid of the Eoin
Keating Fund. The cheque
will be handed over at a
function in the Soccer Club
Rooms next Friday, 28th
February, 2014 at 8 p.m. All
are welcome to attend.
In the local lotto the
numbers
drawn
on
February 9th were 7, 10, 14
and 16. There was no jack-
pot winner. The €25 winners were: John Corbett,
Paddy Flynn, Damien
Sheehan. The promoters
prize went to Peggy Carey.
CELEB
QUIZ NIGHT
A reminder that the
would be Michael Flatley of
Stradbally (Liam Clancy of
Island) who is busy getting
in practice for taking part in
the Celebrity Jigs and Reels
in aid of the Lions Club,
Dungarvan will be holding
a Fun Quiz night on
Thursday
next,
27th
February at the Cove Bar.
This is part of Liam’s
fundraising efforts to support the event.Teams of 4 at
€10 per person and there
will also be a raffle. Please
support this local effort and
enjoy a night that promises
to be great fun.
TIDY TOWNS
NEWS
The Stradbally Tidy
Towns Committee would
like to say thank you to the
local Council Engineer and
Workers who made such a
great job following recent
storms of clearing the road
and the picnic area at
Ballyvooney Cove last
week. Our thanks also to
Cllr. Liam Brazil who intervened on our behalf to have
the work completed.
Dungarvan Mens Shed
going on, fair play to Joe,
with the 2 Toms helping
out!
Projects continue in the
woodwork shop, with Ger
and Jim working on window boxes, while jim,
(when he gets a minute!)
gives advice and instruction
on various wood related
projects. All in all a busy
week at the Shed.
Don't forget Shedders,
the
boys
from
the
Woodturners Guild of
Ireland will be with us again
at the start of March, so
come to the Shed and see
some expert turners, and
maybe something they will
do will inspire you!
Jim gives some woodwork advice.
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A Vanished World: Kilgobinet 1950
SOME pictures are worth
more than their allotted thousand words. The early 1950s
photo of Kilgobinet Ball Alley
featured a few weeks ago is
worth a second look. And, sure
doesn't it always happen this
way, when you begin asking
around don't more old photos
and stories appear.
1. THE ROAD
We don't have many of these
around, a photo showing a
stretch of unpaved road. This
one was taken back in the days
when the Kilgobinet road
below the church was dirt. It
was dusty in summer and potholes were, hard to believe,
even more common than at
present. A bicycle ride on local
roads provided plenty of bone
jarring exercise. To fix the
untarred roads, the Council
would deposit a load of stone at
a convenient lay-by. Then two
men would spend weeks breaking the rocks with hand held
sledge hammers.
When a sufficient pile of
stone chips accumulated, the
workers would shovel them
into a horse drawn cart and
visit the deeper holes. By the
time of this photo, the horse
and cart had been replaced by
a truck, but otherwise the procedure was pretty much identical to that used thousands of
years ago in King Solomon's
time. Hard work!
2. THE BALCONY
The rather weird looking
tree between the road and the
ball alley was not a tree at all. It
was, instead, a pillar that was
used to support a balcony that
stretched over the pathway. A
wood superstructure connected
the ball alley to this pillar so
that supporters had an
expanded viewing platform.
Before a big game, the planks
from the nearby stage were
taken up and knocked into
place as flooring.
Disaster struck in the early
1950s when a large group gathered on the balcony. Michael
Kelly, Kilgobinet, and Tom
McGrath, Inchindrisla, were
young lads then and they
remember standing there. Some
lads climbed up the pillar for a
better view while about six
men leaned back against the
railing. Suddenly, the railing
gave way and the men fell
backward off the platform.
There were screams and yelling
and the other men on the balcony scrambled down to help
their fallen neighbours. One
man was left hanging upside
down when his trousers caught
on a projecting nail. Michael
Kelly joined the scramble
down, but young Tom found
himself standing all alone on
the balcony. Everyone's attention was focused on the injured
men and he didn't know what
to do.
Tom remembers Johnny
Queally, Lord have mercy on
him, reaching up to grasp his
hand. "Come down, lad.You're
okay, lad," murmured the good
Samaritan.Then Johnny helped
him down – an act of mercy
never forgotten.
Amazingly, no one was
seriously hurt.
Another story told about the
balcony was that it was burned
by the Black and Tans so that
they had clear access to The
Path with their Crossley
Tenders and motorcycles. This
story was told to a newcomer
to the area, but the older locals
discount this tale. They think
it's a garbled memory of
another burning.
In the earliest years of the
1900s, the parish priest insisted
on decorous behaviour in the
parish. When a group of teens
built a stage for dances across
from Colligan's Wooden
Bridge, the priest ordered its
removal. There'd be no such
place of sin in his parish and
he'd allow no unchaperoned
dancing and other such temptations. Under the moral
guardian's watchful eye, the
stage timbers were piled
together and burned in a memorable bonfire.
3. THE PATH
The Path up from The
Green was deeply rutted by the
wheels of Jimmy Dee's horse
and cart. Neighbours would
hear the cart approaching
because the wheels made a
"clapping sound" on the
uneven path. Jimmy, it is
remembered, was a great consumer of axle grease.
Waterford County Manager
Dan Hurley rented a house
above Kilgobinet Church
when he first moved to
Dungarvan. He had personal
knowledge of this path and its
deficiencies for automobiles.
When the church needed
increased parking and better
access for hearses, the new
county manager was sympathetic. The path was tarred
along with the current parking
lot beside the church.
4. THE ELEPHANT
HUNTER
The photographer captured
a sharp eyed visitor to the ball
alley.You can see him lying on
a block at the entrance to the
court. This was the place look-
Kilgobinet Ball Alley 1950
outs were posted to keep an eye
out for "elephant" handballs
that flew over the walls.
Elephants, so-called from the
logo of an elephant imprinted
on these best quality handballs,
were expensive and all but irreplaceable to cash-strapped
youngsters. So, a sharp eye was
kept to mark the spot where
errant elephants fell. A handball
game must have been taking
place when this photo was
shot.
5. THE STAGE
The stage on The Green was
put in place in the early 1950s.
Seating came in the form of
rough poles nailed to upright
posts. Couples would gather
from round about and dance to
the music of local musicians.
Whoever showed up with an
instrument played. Regular
players included Tom Duggan,
Jack Tobin and Tommy Fahey
on the fiddle; Stasia Whelan,
Stephen and Bernie Power and
Dr. Kevin McCann on the
accordion; and Paddy Quinn
on the bodhran.
As well, visiting troupes of
entertainers used The Green
for their travelling shows. The
tennis court now occupies this
space.
The accompanying photo
from about 1950 shows a
typical gathering. The poles
around the stage floor suffice
quite nicely, thank you, for sitting and leaning and chatting.
The musicians are just out of
sight to the left, the bicycles are
plentifully leaned against the
hedge on the far side of
Kilgobinet Road.There is only
a single automobile and we
may be sure it was packed upon
arrival with neighbours hitching a lift. White shoes were
evidently in style for the ladies
that year, but only one woman
sports a hat and only one man
a cap. Sports coats were standard for the men, but again
only two of them wear ties.The
young lads wear shorts and they
would only graduate to long
pants in their teens. Many of
the boys wore white socks, and
in the days before electric
washing machines made for
easy cleaning, this was notable.
Four of the youngsters gaze at
the photographer. Only one
young lass is to be seen and she
has a barrette in her hair.
Luck of the draw, the most
prominent couple in the photo,
the pair dancing in the centre
of the stage, both had their
faces turned away during the
moment this snapshot was
taken and cannot be identified.
Apologies are offered to the
5 - The Stage, Kilgobinet, from about 1950. The maiden names of the women and 1950s townslands are given. A) John Walsh,
Bohadoon. B) Nell Dalton, Currabaha. C) Jimmy Drummy, Inchindrisla. D) Mary Hallanan, Kilgobinet. E) Roger McCarthy, Ballyknock.
F) Maisie Fitzgerald, Inchindrisla. G) Nancy Dalton, Ballyneety. H) Abbie Dalton, Ballyneety. I) Stasia Drohan, Ballyconnery. J) Aggie
Moloney, Colligan. K) Kathleen Queally, Kilgobinet. L) Kathleen Hallanan, Kilgobinet. M) Sheila Murray (?), Monarud. N) May Murray,
Monarud. O) Alice Handley, Kilgobinet. P) Mary Bridget Hanley, Kilgobinet. Q) Tom Nugent, Kilnafrehan. R) BB Dalton, Currabaha. S)
Tom Byrne, Coolnasmear. T) Monny McCarthy, Ballyknock. U) Mary Sweeney, Currabaha. V) Gerard Dwyer, Knockenpower. W) Mackey
Devine, Kilgobinet. X) Liam Fitzgerald, Kilnafrehan. Y) Thomas Dunford, Currabaha. Z) John O'Brien, Kilnafrehan. AA) Pat Hickey,
Kilgobinet. BB) Michael Kelly, Kilgobinet.
folks who are not named in the
photo and you can blame the
passing of more than six
decades for this oversight.
Currently, this area is occupied by the tennis court.
Nothing is known about the
circumstances of this photo or
the name of the photographer.
6. THE SLIDE
The kids used this dirt path
to scramble down to the ball
alley. Get a flying start and, if
you didn't break your leg, there
was an exhilarating swoop
downhill.
7. THE TREES
There are two or three layers
of trees visible behind the ball
alley. The closer, smaller and
scrubbier trees, probably
whitethorns, stood atop the
field wall that now forms the
eastern boundary for the modern cemetery. The large tree
and certainly the greenery
glimpsed in the distance, capture a time when Kilgobinet
church grounds were well
shaded. Beech and a line of
Chestnut trees formed an
extensive canopy over the
graveyard.
When insurance issues arose,
the decision was made to
remove these trees entirely lest
an accident befall visitors during high winds. That left the
thousand year old Yew trees
which were traditionally
planted in graveyards. Yew
leaves are poisonous to cattle
and one major reason for planting them was to discourage
farmers from including cemetery grounds in their feeding
rounds. Farmers in the vicinity
had good reason to maintain
sound walls and close management of their herds.
Unfortunately, someone in
the west of the county lost
track of his wandering herd for
the better part of two days.The
animals found their way into
the local church yard and ate
the forbidden tree. When
animals died, the trespassing
owner complained.The Bishop
made the insurance driven
decision to remove yew trees
from cemeteries throughout
the Diocese.This photo and the
aerial shot accompanying this
article preserve one last look
before this disaster unfolded.
Yew trees didn't just add
protection and atmosphere to
the cemetery.They were prime
habitat for Jackdaws who built
nests in their dense foliage.
These proved an irresistible lure
to local boys who would
wiggle their way upward
through the thickly growing
branches for a look. Jackdaws
are hoarders and the young
explorers found all manner of
bric-a-brac threaded into the
Jackdaws' messy dwellings.
There were hankies, lost toys,
sparkly baubles and broken bits
of metal - the assorted detritus
of horse powered farm life.
8. THE BALL ALLEY
PHOTO
The original is a large format, 18x24 photo that hung
over the fireplace of the Wade
family of Kilgobinet. Their
house still stands below
Kilgobinet church. When their
cousin John returned to
Ireland after a sojourn overseas,
the photo still occupied its
place of honour. When John
sold the place, he gave the
photo to Martin Tobin, a friend
who was very involved with
the ball alley. Martin and his
son, Eugene, have donated the
original
to
Dungarvan
Museum where it can be
properly preserved. No information remains about exactly
when or why or by whom the
photo was taken.
7 - Kilgobinet Church 1950 – This photo was offered for sale to locals by one of the very first aerial
photographers selling door to door. Calvary had not yet been erected, the new graveyard was still
a field and Gobinet's Well and the Mass path to Castle Quarter remained cloaked by trees. As well,
the parking lot and the road into the church didn't exist. Beech, Chestnut and Yew trees still shaded
the graveyard and the ball alley wasn't roofed. This photo was taken looking east from over Tommy
Hallanan's pub. The road up to Tommy Hallanan's was the most used entrance to the church from
below, while the Mass Path and the grassy path from The Green were used by those Massgoers
coming from above.
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COUNTY NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Lyre Heritage News
By Marie O’Shea
“The rain fell alike upon the just and upon the unjust, and for
nothing was there a why and a wherefore.”
(S. Maugham)
The “Wobbles” in the Polar Jet Stream.
IF you regularly check any
news outlets or have an
overprotective
mother,
you’ve probably heard of
the polar vortex. It sounds
like something straight out
of a B-horror movie and it’s
been making life miserable
for people all over North
America this winter, so the
media circus surrounding it
doesn’t
come
as
a
surprise.Then, with monotonous regularity, the same
effects are rolling across the
Atlantic Ocean to create
misery for us in the form of
vicious storms and rain,
rain,
rain.
Somerset
Maugham once wrote a
story called “Rain”, where
a group of assorted characters were stranded on a
South Sea island. The constant rain and forced
propinquity nearly drove
them all crazy.
“And Dr. Macphail [one
of the main characters in
the story] watched the rain.
It was beginning to get on
his nerves. It was not like
our soft English rain that
drops gently on the earth; it
was unmerciful and somehow terrible; you felt in it
the malignancy of the
primitive powers of nature.
It did not pour, it flowed. It
was like a deluge from
heaven, and it rattled on the
roof with a steady persistence that was maddening. It
seemed to have a fury of its
own. And sometimes you
felt that you must scream if
it did not stop, and then
suddenly you felt powerless,
as though your bones had
suddenly become soft; and
you were miserable and
hopeless.” Looking out of
my window at the more or
less constant downpour and
confined to barracks with
the winter vomiting bug, I
know just how he felt!
So what is it, exactly? A
Polar Vortex rises in the
Arctic. It is actually a pattern of winds that resemble
that of cyclones and flow
around the North Pole year
round. The polar vortex –
basically just an air current
that flows around the pole –
is always there, but we only
hear about it on the news
when it’s acting wonky in a
way that negatively affects
us. The polar vortex goes
through phases and has two
extreme states, which represent the ends of a continuum known as the Arctic
Oscillation (AO).
The descent of the polar
vortex into North America
this winter can be partially
blamed on a negative phase
of the AO. During negative
phases, the polar jet stream
current that wraps around
the northern hemisphere
gets weaker, allowing cold
air to escape from the Arctic
and bring freezing weather
down to lower latitudes.
Conversely, during the
positive phase of the AO,
the strong polar jet stream
current acts as a physical
block that keeps cold air
locked up in the polar
region. This allows for
warmer winters south of
the poles. The AO also
affects the extent of sea ice
in the Arctic – our current
negative phase is presumed
to be contributing to the
recent record lows in Arctic
sea ice coverage.
During negative phases
of the AO, the polar jet
stream typically moves
further south. This year, it’s
only been slightly negative
and hasn’t moved drastically
southward, but rather has
begun to dip up and down
like a roller coaster. That’s
why this winter brought
extreme cold weather to
the lower 48 US states
while Alaska, Russia and
Europe were spared: unlike
them, we in Ireland happened to be trapped under
a little trough of the polar
jet stream current, or rather
a series of low pressure
troughs causing gales and
rain. Is this is just a phase,
you might ask? Should we
should just wait it out until
the cold passes, burn our
winter coats, and skip merrily off into an eternal summer? That attitude is exaggerated, but isn’t completely
unreasonable:
However,
ongoing research hints at
the possibility that, thanks
to climate change, newly
warming Arctic air masses
could alter air circulation
patterns and permanently
weaken the polar jet stream.
This would make extremely
cold winters common in
North
America
and
Europe, much like the
harsher conditions of a negative phase of the AO. New
research indicates that this
year’s jet stream current was
weak enough to allow the
polar vortex to break apart
into little mini-vortexes,
one of which meandered
southward and brought 40°F temperatures to the
Midwestern United States.
According to records, this
pattern of polar vortex
break-up has occurred
much more frequently in
recent years than it did
before the ’90s. This
discovery has led some
researchers to suspect that
climate change might be
ushering in a new era of
super-cold winters. So next
time someone asks you how
global warming could possibly be happening if it’s so
cold outside, just tell them:
the earth is still warming,
but spring is coming!
Where is the Gulf Stream
gone? It protected us from
a harsh climate, or so we
learned in school long ago.
I read somewhere that it is
sinking deeper into the
ocean or something. But
what if the Gulf Stream is
indeed dying, or moving
away from Europe? What
are going to be the repercussions for Europeans?
Not only will it be less
pleasant to live in northern
Europe, but the heating
expenses will soar through
the roof, seriously affecting
the budget of a lot of families. Depressions will be
more widespread because of
the gloomier weather.
Unfortunately, if it is the
Gulf Stream moving away,
little can be done about it,
at least within our lifetime.
Anyone feeling cheerful?
The cause of it all – the polar vortex dip has pushed the jet
stream southwards.
Anne Valley Walk in Dunhill
Walk Waterford - Spring Series
NEXT WALK IN COLLIGAN
WOODS
Waterford Sports Partnership
(WSP) held the third walk in the Walk
Waterford Spring Series last Sunday,
23rd February, on the newly developed Anne Valley Walk in Dunhill.
Despite the very wet and windy conditions thirteen brave participants
attended the walk. This is a lovely flat
4km walk which follows the Anne
Valley River which flows through the
Anne Valley and meanders past many
beautiful ponds to reach Dunhill
Castle 2km from the starting point.
After reaching the half way point some
of the participants were keen to see
what else Dunhill had to offer and
continued their walk all the way to
Annestown Beach.
Waterford Sports Partnership hosts
its fourth walk on Sunday, 2nd March,
in Colligan Wood, near Dungarvan.
Wednesday
at the Chapel
W.I.T. Music School annual
Gala Concert will take place
on Wednesday, March 5th.
Some of Waterford's finest
young musicians will take to
the stage to perform a repertoire of pieces by Mozart,
Ravel and many other
favourites. Soloists
aged
between 11 and 18 will perform on clarinet, saxophone,
guitar, violin, voice and piano.
Also, we are delighted this year
to welcome back a past student
to perform for us.
Deirdre Long, now based in
Cork, studied piano in the
WIT Music School with
Bridget Doolin and we are
thrilled that she has agreed to
return and take part in this
event.
Joining us on the night will
be the Music School Youth
Choir, W.I.T. Wind Band and
the W.I.T. Orchestra. A wide
variety of music from classical
to jazz and popular music will
be performed. The newly
formed Mt. Sion Choir will
also make an appearance joining forces with W.I.T. Wind
Band.
The Gala concert will take
place in W.I.T Chapel on the
Cork Road. Doors open at
7.00 p.m. and the concert will
be from 7.30 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.
Admission is FREE (donations
to the concert fund).
The meeting point is the Colligan
Wood car park at 10.00 a.m. This
beautiful Coillte forest is at the
foothills of the Comeragh Mountains
near Dungarvan. These woods boast a
variety of walks and also an ideal picnic spot by the Colligan River. There
are three options of walking trails here.
There is a short flat stretch along the
river bank which is guaranteed to
leave even the most stressed feeling a
bit more relaxed and refreshed.
There is also the choice of two
marked National Looped Trails - the
Inchadrisla Loop of 3.5km (1hr 15
mins) and the more challenging
Geenane Loop of 6km (1hr 45 mins).
Walkers will need suitable walking
shoes (runners are ideal), warm clothing and a waterproof jacket. Children
under 16 must be accompanied by an
adult.
To get to the meeting point,
Colligan Wood car park, take the N72
to Dungarvan take the Kilrush roundabout (Campus garage) towards
Cappoquin.
Just past the Pike petrol station at
the Master McGrath monument take
a right onto the Clonmel Road
R672, travel 4km from this point and
take the first exit right signposted for
Kilbrien/Colligan Wood, the car park
is on the left a further 1-2km along
this road. We look forward to seeing
you there.
To find out more, please contact,
Pauline
Cunningham,
Sports
Development Officer, Waterford
Sports
Partnership
on
051
849855/086 7837385.
For a full listing of the Spring Series
of Walks visit:
www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Find us on facebook.
COMERAGHS COMHALTAS
Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach
ANOTHER GREAT
CONCERT
There is a very special
treat in store for our regular
concert supporters next
Saturday, March 8th. Our
many regional styles of
music are for many the
most interesting aspect of
the tradition. Regional differences are particularly
pronounced in fiddle playing and a little less so in
flute playing. In discussions
about regional styles the
Sliabh Luachra region on
the borders of Cork, Kerry
and Limerick is always to
the fore. With a great common connection through
the polka playing tradition
and the associated sets,
Waterford trad fans will find
our upcoming concert very
interesting. With a long
promised CD in the
pipeline our two performers, Gerry Harrington on
fiddle and Billy Clifford on
flute are looking forward to
our special venue which is
such a popular choice
among many traditional
performers. Gerry has performed here with various
combinations over the years
and of course has entertained in all the best venues
around the world. On the
other hand Billy Clifford
has been one of the quiet
men of Irish music. Being
the nephew of the late
Denis Murphy and the son
of Julia Clifford, two of the
most recorded fidders of the
1900s, he has been slow to
revel in his illustrious
relatives fame. Rarely playing in public he has built up
a reputaion as a fountain of
delightful tunes among his
contemporaries. Thanks to
the persistence of Gerry
Harrington, Billy is about
to be introduced to a wider
audience through a series of
concerts commencing in
Cúil na Sméar on Saturday,
March 8th. Start time is
8.30 pm and tickets as usual
are available from Ben
O'Neill's music shop.
SEACHTAIN NA
GAEILGE
During the first half of
March each year the period
leading up to St Patrick's
Day is the time when we
celebrate our native Irish
language.
Each
year
Comeraghs
Comhaltas
holds events and supports
activities which promote
An Gaeilge. On this
Saturday March 1st there
will be a ciorcal comhrá in
the Bridge Bar, Caisleán
Cuanach commencing at
8pm. Failte is fiche roimh
éinne go bhfuil suim acu
feabhas a chuir ar a chuid
Gaeluinn nó i gcur chun
cinn na teanga. As part of
the national seachtain activities the annual Rith Relay
will be run over 1,000 kilometres starting in Baile
Bhúirne in West Cork and
finshing in Belfast. This
year's Rith will take in An
Sean Phobal, An Rinn, Dún
Garbháin, Tra Mhór agus
Cathair Phort Láirge. It will
pass through the county on
March 8th. Anyone can participate and groups and
individuals are encouraged
to support by running for
whatever distance suits.
Comeraghs Comhaltas will
arrange our participation
during the coming week;
see notes in next week's
paper for details.
COUNTY NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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West Waterford
CLASHMORE
RAMBLERS ALPHA
LOTTO DRAW
Sunday, February 23rd
Here are the results of
the weekly Clashmore
Ramblers Alpha Lotto
Draw – which took place at
the Old Still Bar in the
Clashmore last Sunday
night, February 23rd. The
letters drawn were T, Q, Z,
O and we had no jackpot
winner, so next week’s jackpot will be €1,600. €20
each went to: Michael
Murphy,
Knockanore;
Patrick Burke; Louise
Owens, c/o Bingo. Thanks
to all our friends for your
continued support!
AGLISH /
BALLINAMEELA /
MOUNT STUART
PARISH
Service of Light for
Confirmation
Our Service of Light ceremony for Confirmation
will take place tonight
Wednesday, February 26th,
2014, in Aglish Church at
7.00 p.m.
CLASHMORE
45 DRIVE
Our weekly Clashmore
45 Drive took place at the
Decies Bar on Monday
night and our top prize
winners this week on nine
games were Margaret and
Dan Leahy. In second place
on eight games we had
Mary Dower and Jack
Douris. In third place
jointly on seven games we
had Tom Osbourne and
John Motherway, Pat
O’Halloran and Liam
Curran. Best of the last five
were James Connan and
John Smiddy. Our lucky
last game winners prize
went to Noel Nugent and
Podge Cunningham. Well
done to all our winners and
thanks to everyone for your
support. Cards again next
Monday night see you all at
9.00 p.m. sharp.
CLASHMORE /
KINSALEBEG GAA
LOTTO
Jackpot €3,250
This week’s Clashmore /
Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto
draw took place on
Monday night, our four
numbers were 1, 2, 9, 16.We
had now match four ticket
in the drum. Next week’s
jackpot will be €3,250
when our draw takes place
at the Ole Mill Bar. Well
done to the following who
were the lucky winners of
€20 spot prizes: Pat Collins,
Kilgabriel; John Power,
Modeligo; Tony Hickey,
Cross; Maureen Fahy,
Ardmore;
Maurice
Condon,
Ballycurrane.
Thanks as always to all our
supporters.
TABLE QUIZ THIS
FRIDAY
Clashmore Tidy Towns
Association are hosting a
fundraising Table Top Quiz
this Friday night, February
28th, at The Rising Sun
Bar, Clashmore, at 8.30 p.m.
Cost of entry will be €40
per team and there will also
be a bumper raffle on the
night with some great
prizes on offer, so hopefully
something for all patrons,
young and old, and we
hope to see you all there!
CLASHMORE /
KINSALEBEG
PLOUGHING
AGM – This Thursday
The Annual General
Meeting of Clashmore /
Kinsalebeg - Ardmore
Ploughing Association takes
place this Thursday night,
February 27th, at The Old
Still, Clashmore, at 9.00
p.m. All members are
requested to attend and
new members will be especially welcome.
LAUGHTER IS THE
BEST MEDICINE!
Tickets for the upcoming
Weekend of Laughter
which consists of three
award winning plays which
takes place this coming
Friday, 28th February;
Saturday, March 1st; Sunday
2nd are still available by
phoning
John
at
086/2330810 – John will
also arrange delivery of
your tickets to you. The
Play's themselves are three
comedies and have won
numerous awards on the
Drama circle. Two of them
are penned by Seamus
O’Rourke
who
has
brought fantastic plays to
Ardmore in the past and the
third is penned by Mark
Doherty whose production
"TRAD" which is being
performed by the Millrace
Drama group on Saturday
1st in Ardmore is the AllIreland winning drama play
2013. Tickets are €10 each
and for those interested in
attending the three plays
will get to see them all for
€25. Proceeds from this
weekend of laughter will go
towards forming a Drama
Group here in Ardmore
DEISE AGAINST
PYLONS MARCH
Change of date!
Our proposed Anti Pylon
March has been postponed
and will now take place on
the 15th April. Please make
a note of the date change
and tell all our friends and
supporters.
QUIZ
We are presently organising a “Deise against pylons”
fundraiser table quiz on
Thursday, 6th March, at
8.00 p.m. in John Keane’s
pub, Dungarvan - our quiz
master will be Kris Vowing
- Table of 4 €20:00.
Raffle and spot prizes on
the night – your support
will be very much appreciated.
CLASHMORE ACT
- Thank You
Thanks to all our collectors and supporters of all
the Aid Cancer Treatment
Church Gate collections
held at Churches throughout the West Waterford area
recently. The total proceeds
came to €5,341.99. The
individual
Churches'
amounts are as follows:
Aglish
€192.70;
Ballinameela €188.58 Mt.
Stuart €125.15; Cappoquin
€504.10;
Modeligo
€273.77; Affane €117.40;
Lismore
€539.84;
Ballysaggart
€167.20;
Colligan €77.80; Kilbrien
€141.02;
Kilgobinet
€219.67; Ring €428.19;
Old
Parish
€74.00;
Clashmore
€182.28;
Piltown
€352.82;
Knockanore
€48.50;
Glendine
€165.20;
Fourmilewater
€317.20
(cheque €150 included);
Nire €212.93; Touraneena
€200.54; Tallow €119.25;
Mt. Melleray €167.71;
Ardmore €158.24; Grange
€367.90.
All money collected by
ACT is donated in full to
Aid Cancer Treatment at
Cork University Hospital
and benefits all patients
receiving treatment at the
hospital.
St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside taken prior to the early 1970 renovations that removed many
of the Churches original features.
Abbeyside Heritage Archive
THE Archive will open this Sunday, 2nd March
from 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. at the Parish Office,
Strandside South, Mary Kelly will be on duty to
answer your queries. Saturday, 8th March, 2014
is International Women’s Day and throughout the
country people will celebrating the life’s and
achievements of women. The Archive are looking for images and stories of Abbeyside women
to feature throughout the week on our Abbeyside
History Facebook page. If there is a woman in
your family from the Parish or with links to the
area you would like to pay tribute to and deserves
to be remembered, please send us your photos
and or stories. A number of new Tom Tobin
photographs have recently been donated and
included in the collection.
We are also currently looking for photos from
any period of the Abbeyside Pattern and plan to
create a pictorial record of the Pattern’s history, a
tradition that goes back many centuries in the
Village.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday at
the Parish Office, there is no admission charge
and parking is available at the Pond.
Waterford Macra
DEBATING
Last Saturday night saw a great evening’s
entertainment
in
Lawlor’s
Hotel,
Dungarvan where Dungarvan competed
against Ballyhoura and Cappoquin debated
against Glanmire in the first national round
of the debating competition. They were
two thrilling debates and unfortunately the
two Waterford Macra clubs were by all
accounts very unlucky to lose out to the
Cork sides.
Well done to all involved and for the
countless hours of preparation put into the
motions. We’ll be back next year!
Dungarvan Macra: Thomas Phelan, Fiona O’Brien, James Foley and James Leahy.
The children of Ballycurrane N.S. from Junior Infants to Second Class enjoyed a trip to Cork Opera House. They went to see the stage
adaptation of the award winning book "The Gruffalo". A great time was had by all!
Cappoquin Macra: Helen O’Donovan, Tom O’Donoghue, Eamonn Begley and Daniel Devine.
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EAST WATERFORD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
James Maher, Portlaw; James Jacob, Gowran and Cathal Brady who competed in the Senior class
at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Pat Keane pictured presenting the Suir Garages Cup to James Prendergast Three Furrow Match Class winner, at the East Waterford
Ploughing Championships which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas. Also included are Davy Mulcahy and Tom Kirwan.
[Michael Kiely]
Ned Phelan, Tom Doody, Hugh and Larry Bergin, Moncoin pictured at the East Waterford Ploughing
Championships which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
David Mulcahy pictured presenting the Phelan Trophy to Owen Power on behalf of Senior class winner Philip Murphy, at the East
Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas. Also included are Ned Morrissey and Eddie Power.
East Waterford Ploughing Championships committee members pictured after their successful 2014 event, which took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
[Michael Kiely]
John McSweeney and Richard Houlihan pictured at the East
Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place at
Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
COUNTY NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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Understanding and Enjoying Waterford Nature
WINTER GULLS AND SCARCE VISITORS
Adult winter common gull by Bernie Sheridan.
By John A. Power
Adult iceland gull by John Power.
Kittiwake by Andrew Malcolm.
Adult Winter Black-Headed Gull by Fran O’Connell.
Adult Winter Mediterranean Gull by Andrew Malcolm.
ON February 4th, local
birder Arlo Jacques discovered an adult little gull at
the Tramore Boating Lake.
This was the eleventh different species of gull to be
recorded on this small lake
in 2014.
So what is the status of
gulls this Winter in
Waterford?
Let us first deal with the
most commonly found
species in Winter in the
county. Herring, great
black-backed, lesser blackbacked, common and
black-headed are all numerous and widespread during
Winter-time. When food
resources, mainly fish, are
readily available numbers of
each species can be very
large. Greater black-backed
gulls are the largest gull
occurring in our waters,
followed by herring gulls
and the slightly smaller
lesser black-backed gull.
Common gull is smaller
again and black-headed gull
is the smallest of this group.
Correctly
identifying
gulls can be a challenge at
any time. Adult gulls have a
Summer and a Winter
plumage, but are easily
sorted. However, large gulls
take up to four years to fully
mature, and ageing gulls
takes experience. Herring,
great black-backed and
lesser black-backed are four
year gulls. This is where
matters get complex. These
gulls
have
different
plumages as juveniles, first
Winter’s, first Summer’s,
second Winter’s, second
Summer’s, third Winter’s,
third Summer’s, fourth
Winter’s, fourth Summer /
adults. Now combine this
with various different races
of herring gull and the
results can be bewildering.
Common and blackheaded-gulls take a mere
two years to reach maturity.
Both have distinctive
plumages as juveniles, first
Winter’s, first Summer’s and
second Winter’s before
reaching adulthood.
Now that we have that
lot sorted out we can
attempt to find some of the
rarer species which overwinter
in
Waterford.
Throughout the coastal
areas of Ireland there has
been an unprecedented
influx of ‘northern’ gulls this
winter. The two species
involved are glaucous gulls
and Iceland gulls. Both are
four year gulls but are distinguished from our regular
gulls by the complete lack
of black colouration on
their bodies and wings.
Glaucous gull is large,
approaching greater blackbacked in size and noticeably bigger than herring
gull. Iceland is usually
smaller than herring gull
and looks more elongated.
Both species have been
observed in Waterford this
Winter
at
Ardmore,
Whiting Bay, Ferrypoint,
Helvick,
Dungarvan,
Tramore, Dunmore East
and Cheekpoint. Again the
individuals range from first
Winter’s through to adults.
Amongst the Iceland
gulls were a number of
kumlien’s gulls, a distinct
sub-species. These can be
differentiated from Iceland
gulls by varying amounts of
darker colouration on the
tips of their flight feathers.
The first occurrences of
kumliens gull in Waterford
were noted at Helvick
Head during January this
year.
Mediterranean gulls were
once a rare visitor to
Ireland. In recent years they
have become established as
a breeding species in this
country.
Mediterranean
gulls are regularly seen at
Whiting Bay, Ardmore,
Dungarvan Harbour and
Tramore.
Yellow-legged gulls are
very similar to herring gulls
in appearance but are now
treated as a separate species.
Adults are best distinguished from the herring
gull by their slightly darker
backs and yellow legs.
Kinsalebeg and Dungarvan
are good for this species
although in very small
numbers.
Kittiwake (named for its
call) is a pelagic species
rarely coming to land other
than to breed.The breeding
colony at Dunmore East is
justifiably famous for its
easy accessibility to human
observers. In Winter kittiwakes come close inshore
during Winter storms. Little
gulls are our smallest and
daintiest
gull
usually
encountered in Waterford
during or immediately after
storms. Helvick Head,
Ballinagoul and Tramore are
notable for this species.
Ring-billed gull is a
North American species
which is annual in Ireland
albeit in small numbers. An
adult ring-billed gull has
turned up every Winter for
a number of years at the
Tramore Boating Lake. It is
often very easy to observe
allowing an approach down
to a couple of metres in the
car park.
In addition to the above,
five other species of gull, as
follows, have been recorded
in Waterford. Caspian gull,
as its name suggests, is an
Eastern European/Central
Asian species. Ivory gull is
an Arctic specialist usually
found scavenging on dead
whales, seals and dolphins.
Bonaparte’s gull is a North
American species named
after the nephew of
Napoleon
Bonaparte.
American herring gull is
the North American equivalent of our herring gull but
now recognised as a separate species. Sabine’s gull is
an August – October passage migrant named after
Edward Sabine, a scientist
aboard John Ross’ 1818
expedition to search for the
North West Passage.
Interestingly, two other
species of gull have been
named after personalities
associated with the search
for the North West passage
- Ross’ gull after the aforementioned John Ross and
Franklin’s gull after John
Franklin. To date neither of
these two species has been
recorded in Waterford.
In total, excluding subspecies, 17 full species of
gull have been recorded, to
date, in county Waterford.
Check out www.waterfordbirds.com for local
wildlife updates and submission of records. If you
have any questions or comments please email them to
[email protected].
To view previous articles
check out understandingwaterfordnature.blogspot.
com
Adult winter ring-billed gull by Bernie Sheridan.
Adult glaucous gull by John Power.
Adult Winter Lesser Black-Backed Gull by Andrew Malcolm.
Adult Great Black-Backed Gull by Fran O’Connell.
Adult Winter Kumlien’s Gull by Richard Zamora.
Adult Herring Gull by Fran O’Connell.
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SCHOOLS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
HSCL News
THERE are a number of
courses running for parents
at the moment as part of
our home school community liaison scheme. An arts
and crafts class in batik is
held from 10.00 to 12.30
on Fridays in the St.
Joseph's parents' room. Irish
support classes are held in
the St. Mary's parents' room
on Fridays from 11.00 to
12.30. English language
classes are also being held in
St. Mary's on Wednesday
mornings. The Parents Plus
course is very popular. It
provides some great parenting tips and allows parents
to discuss their own experiences in a relaxed environment. Please contact our
HSCL
coordinator
Margaret Curran on 0877602734 if you are interested in any of the courses,
all of which are free to parents and guardians.
We are delighted to have
received funding from
County Waterford VEC to
run our Family Learning
Cookery classes again this
year. In this scheme, parents
and their children learn
together how to cook
healthy meal options. Our
HSCL co-ordinator will
contact the parents for each
class over the next few
weeks regarding dates and
times.
PUPIL OF THE WEEK
The following boys were
nominated by their class
teacher as Pupil of the
Week: Mr. Curran, Luke
Power; Ms. Ryan, Martin
Downey; Mr. Ryan, Aaron
O'Sullivan;
and
Bn.
Breathnach,
Conor
Coward. Keep up the good
work!
GAEILGEOIR NA
SEACHTAINE
The following boys were
nominated by their class
teacher as Gaeilgeoir na
Seachtaine: Mr. Curran,
Matthew Power; Ms. Ryan,
Owen Mulcahy; Mr. Ryan,
Dawid Beres; and Bn.
Breathnach, Jordan Shaw.
Comhgairdeas
a
bhuachaillí!
DIGITAL ARCHIVE
We have complete phase
1 of our project to create a
digital archive of all our old
photos. This involved scanning all the photos that
were previously displayed in
the corridor, which were
fading due to sunlight
exposure, and photos that
were stored in various locations.These are now on display as a slideshow on a TV
monitor in the corridor.
Phase 2 will involve scanning the photos on display
in the hall. In phase 3, pupils
will sort through the thousands of digital photos taken
over the past 6 years and
pick a selection to include
in the slideshow. Well done
to Liam Cockwell, Peti
Szabó, Mikey Lynch, Tadhg
Keegan, Morgan Whelan,
Paddy Ward showing the horse he created using the sgrafito technique.
Principal Ms. Saunderson pictured with Mikey Lynch, Tadhg Keegan, Peti Szabó and Liam Cockwell on completion of phase 1 of our
digital photo archive.
Seán Navin and our past
pupil Mark Allen, all of
whom contributed to phase
1 of the project.
NEWS SNIPPETS
Congratulations to 2nd
class pupil Mark Dwyer,
who was successful in a
recent grading assessment in
martial arts for life. Kevin
was awarded a yellow belt
with white stripe that was
signed by his teacher and
the grand master.
Ms. Ryan's class have
been experimenting with
some different art techniques.They made cards for
Valentine's Day and used a
layering and scratching
method to create some
wonderful sgrafito pictures.
These make a very eyecatching display in the corridor.
World Book Day takes
place on Thursday next
week and the boys can dress
up as a book character.They
will be writing book
reviews and designing
bookmarks and engaging in
various other book-related
activities.
Pupils nominated for Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine: Liam Cockwell, Owen Mulcahy, Dawid Beres and Matthew Power.
Kevin Dwyer pictured with the yellow belt with white stripe he was awarded at a recent Martial
Arts for Life grading session in Waterford.
Nominees for Pupil of the Week: Conor Coward, Aaron O'Sullivan and Luke Power.
SCHOOLS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Blackwater Community School – Transition Year Buzz
THE MID TERM STORY
Hello I am writing to you on
everything the Transition Year
students have done since our last
article.
JANUARY EVENTS
Firstly, we went Ice skating in
Mahon Point, Cork on the 10th
of December 2013. It was fun
and exciting for everyone. Three
days later, we started doing our
Christmas tests from the
Thirteenth and 17th of
December. We came back to
school on the 6th of January
2014, during out Christmas
Holidays and had done a lot of
projects when we came back to
school. Also, we were given new
subjects this semester; in my class
we
got
Music,
Home
Economics, Italian and Design
Communication and Graphics.
Two weeks later, we got our
Christmas tests back. We also
started a Coaching course; many
of the Transition Year students are
enjoying the coaching course.
There are only Twenty-Five students doing the Coaching
course. It started every Friday
from the 24th of January to the
7th of February. Secondly, we had
done our work experience from
the 13th to the 17th of January.
In my work experience I was
working in the Sportsmans Bar
in Cappoquin. I was cleaning
floors, serving food to the customers in the Sportsmans Bar,
washing dishes and helping the
staff with the cooking. My supervisor was John O’Rourke; he was
very nice, friendly and helpful.
Also, we had our Parent
Teacher Meeting on the 30th of
January. During our Parent
Teacher meeting, Mrs Heneghan
discussed about the LCVP,
Transition Year students can keep
it on for their eight subjects for
Fifth Year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
All of the Transition Year students are going on a Gaisce walk
on the Twenty-Eight of February
and we had a meeting on what
to bring with us for the Gaisce
Walk. The Gaisce walk is an
adventure walk for all the
Transition Year students. The
Gaisce walk undertakes a Two
day, One night adventure journey in a group covering a minimum total distance of Walking
which is Twenty-Five to ThirtyFive Kilometres or Cycling
which is One Hundred to One
Hundred and Thirty kilometres
for over Two consecutive days.
Also, all the Transition Year students are setting up The BCS
Factor and are beginning on the
14th of March.We have auditions
for any student in Blackwater
Community School and sent letters to other schools who want
to take part in singing in the
BCS Factor.
Tommy McCarthy
A NEW YEAR
YOUNG SCIENTIST
Since the New Year has started
I have been very active in school.
At the start of the new year Tom,
Philip and I went up to Dublin
as we were in the BT Young
Scientist Exhibition. It was a
really fun experience as we got
to see loads of different project
up there and got to stay in a hotel
on our own up in Dublin. We
were there for four days and they
were really good. We got to go
on the radio with Ryan Tubridy.
WORK EXPERIENCE
After we got back from
Dublin we were straight into
work experience. I went to a
company called De Puy Synthes
that made medical hip and knee
replacements that are used in
hospitals all over the world. It was
really interesting as I was in a
huge factory and got to see loads
of different things. It also helped
me in making some decisions on
what I want to do when I leave
school. I’m not sure I would like
to work in a factory like it, but it
was still good.
AGE ACTION
After Work Experience we
returned to school where I
signed up for a course called Age
Action. The course is helping
older people get used to their
computers and how to use them.
It was really interesting to do as I
was teaching a man called Peter
who I think I can now call a
friend. It was also a good experience to see what it is like to teach
people.
MINI COMPANY
We also changed activities. I
was doing the Young Scientist
before Christmas but now I am
doing Mini Company. It is interesting to see if we will be able to
run our own company and
hopefully make a profit from it. I
am in a group with Tom, Shay,
Philip and Luke.
SPAIN
We will be going on a trip to
Spain with the school soccer
team on the 1st of March. I am
really looking forward to it as I
have never been abroad on my
own. I am also hoping it will be
really warm as the weather has
been terrible over here.
HIKE
We are going on a hike in the
next few weeks up into the
Comeraghs which should be
interesting. It is 22 kilometres
long which should be tough but
also a good challenge.
Hope everyone or anyone
who is reading this had a good
mid-term. Bye for now. (Cormac
Hartnett)
T.Y. TIMES
OUR END TO 2013
Our weeks before Christmas
were extremely busy and were
filled with many tasks. Our portfolio box filled with information
of our year so far had to be
handed up the first week on
December to be graded. We had
to do many projects as part of
our Christmas assessment. Some
of these were on PowerPoint and
we had to present them to the
class. My favourite project was
the science project on a famous
scientist. I learnt a lot of information doing it.
OUR NEW YEAR…
The first week back after
Christmas was extremely busy.
We had to prepare for our mini
company competition by completing the business report and
also coming up with ideas for
our stand. We started four new
classes: music, Italian, home
economics and DCG. I’m really
happy we have started doing
home economics because I love
cooking. We have made some
delicious dishes over the past few
weeks including brownies, cookies, chicken pasta and pizza.
We are also taking part in an
art project for the next few
weeks. The theme of this project
is ‘chronicles’ and our finished
products will be displayed in the
castle in Lismore in April for a
competition. I am really enjoying
the challenge of creating an original and exciting idea for this.
Our second work experience
was in the second week of
January. I went to my local primary school for this one. I really
enjoyed it there and I got to see
the job of a teacher and what
their career involves. Although I
found the week interesting I
don’t think teaching is a career
that I would enjoy. It takes a lot
of patience and also it seems that
the job is quite repetitive and I
think I would get bored easily!
STILL TO COME…
The next few weeks are definitely going to be very busy.
After we come back from our
midterm break we are going to
be participating in two competitions for our mini – company.
One of these is in cork city. The
second competition is in the
Friary in Dungarvan, if we get
through in this competition we
will be representing Waterford in
the national enterprise competition in Dublin.
We are also going to be doing
a virtual driving lesson in a few
weeks. I am really looking forward to this.
Aswell as upcoming events we
are still participating in The
Gaisce Awards. As part of the
Students from Blackwater Community School along with their French exchange partners prior to their return to the French partner School in Rennes just before Mid Term.
requirements for this award we
have to do an 18km hike in the
Comerage Mountains.
Overall, I am really enjoying
my time in Transition year and I
am sad to think that there is only
ten more weeks of school left. I
am definitely delighted that I
chose to do transition year and I
would highly recommend it to
any student considering doing it
next year!
By Anita Osborne
PRE EXAMS
We wish all third year and
sixth year students well in their
final week of mock exams in
preparation for the state exams in
June.
TRANSITION YEAR
“JUNKOUTURE”
Congrats to our three TY
students Kirsty Reddy, Eire
Moore and Nuala Landers who
have qualified for the regional
final in the above competition
which takes place in Limerick on
Friday, 14th March. These girls
had to design and make and
model an outfit using recycled
material.
ALL-IRELAND
CAMOGIE
Best of luck to Lismore
Camogie Club in their
Intermediate Club All-Ireland
final against Ballyhale Shamrocks
in Croke Park this Sunday.
PARENT TEACHER
MEETING
A reminder to the parents /
guardians of our first year
students that our First Year Parent
Teacher meeting takes place on
Wednesday, 26th February, at
4.00 p.m.
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SCHOOLS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
Waterford RCSI Transition Year Mini Med Programme 2014
Pictured attending Waterford RCSI Transition Year Mini Med Programme 2014 were Richard Casey and Darragh
Smith, CBS, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
[Johh Power]
Pictured attending Waterford RCSI Transition Year Mini Med Programme 2014 was
Michelle Sheehan, Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
[Johh Power]
Pictured attending Waterford RCSI Transition Year Mini Med Programme 2014 were Cadhla McGrath and Eoin Dwyer,
St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan.
[Johh Power]
Pictured attending the Wateford RCSI Transition Year Mini Med School Programme 2014 were Adam Murphy, De La Salle, Waterford; Hannah
McDermott, Meanscoil San Nicholás; An Rinn, Beibhínn O'Sullivan, Meanscoil San Nicholás, An Rinn and Maeve Doheny, Loretto, Kilkenny.
Pictured attending the Waterford RCSI Transition Year Mini Med Programme 2014 were Kelly Fitzgerald and Hannah
Murphy Nix, St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
[Johh Power]
[John Power Photography]
Pictured attending the Waterford RCSI Transition Year Mini Med Programme 2014 were Mohammad Arsalan Akram
and Pelumi Daniel (De La Salle College) and Jilly Murray, Ursuline Secondary School.
[Johh Power]
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
SCHOOLS
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KILMACTHOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Enrolment 2014/2015
WE are now taking enrolments for the
2014/2015 year. Forms can be got from
Breda in the office.You can ring the school
on 051-294627 for further enquiries or visit
the website www.kilmacthomasprimaryschool.weebly.com
NON-UNIFORM DAY
We held a very successful non-uniform
day recently in aid of the Irish Cancer
Society’s Shave or Dye campaign. Marie
Mulcahy –mother of Ellie and Alan- will
bravely shave her head on March 7th to
support this worthy cause.We would like to
say a big thank you to everyone who made
donations and well done to Marie!!
WELL DONE
Well done to the quiz teams that entered
the schools quiz in the Sports Centre,
Dungarvan recently.
The team consisting of Cian, Colyn,
Liam and Darragh came third and the other
team of Louis, Patrick, Cormac and Cathal
came fifth. What a great achievement. Well
done boys.
Mrs. Lee's Senior Infants pictured around one of the bird tables made by the Men's Shed!
Ellie and Alan Mulcahy collecting donations for their Mam, Marie.
Mrs. Mansfield's Senior Infants enjoying an art class using vegetables to print some lovely designs!
Local students invited to enter
poster design competition
Kilmacthomas Primary School – Pictured above are ourur succussful quiz teams.
THE All Ireland Scholarships are
launching the 2014 Poster Design
Competition this week. The
Competition is open to all Secondary
school and Third Level students from
all over Ireland and has a prize fund of
€10,000.
Sponsored by JP McManus, the All
Ireland Scholarship scheme was established in 2008 to provide financial
assistance for deserving students across
Ireland. The purpose of the competi-
tion is to design a poster to create
awareness about the All Ireland
Scholarships.
The winning poster will serve as a
campaign in Ireland and Northern
Ireland and will be circulated to
schools, third level colleges and other
relevant outlets.
The winning prizes amount to
€10,000 in cash prize money, this will
be divided into: 1st Prize €3,000; 2nd
Prize - €1,250; and 3rd Prize - €750
for both Second and Third level. In
addition, a prize will be given to the
winning secondary school.
All Career Guidance Counsellors in
secondary schools and third level colleges have received notification and a
poster promoting the competition this
week. Further details of the competition can be found on www.allirelandscholarships.com.
The closing date for entries is
Friday, 25th April, 2014.
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SCHOOLS
St. Augustine’s College Transition Year
Students who performed “Grease the Musical”
Photographs by Sean Byrne
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LETTERS/NEWS
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Letters to the Editor …
Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: [email protected]
ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.
Ballyhea Says
No
Ballyhea, Co. Cork.
February 24th, 2014.
Dear Sir/Madam;
This Sunday, March 2nd, 2014, we mark
the third anniversary of the first ‘Ballyhea
Says No’ protest march. Every week since
March 6th 2011 we have marched in
Ballyhea and Charleville, many times with
additional mid-week marches, all with one
purpose – right the wrong that was done
with the imposition of €70bn of private
bank debt on the shoulders of the Irish
people.
We have been told that people’s protest
is pointless, achieves nothing – we point to
so many momentous changes throughout
the ages, from Kiev and North Africa in
recent years, back through the civil rights
marches in the Six Counties, in the USA,
and countless other examples of achievement through public demonstration.
We’ve been told that it’s all too late, that
the bank money is all paid – we point to
the €25bn in Promissory Notes sovereign
bonds now sitting in the Central Bank,
awaiting sale; we point to the €3.1bn bond
from the 2012 Promissory Note bond, likewise held by the Central Bank; we point to
the Eurozone Leaders’ statement of June
2012 – ‘We affirm that it is imperative to
break the vicious circle between banks and
sovereigns,’ the inherent recognition that
what was done to Ireland was wrong; we
point to the fact that on foot of this statement, Ireland is owed the €20bn taken from
our Pension Reserve Fund to fund the bank
bailout, and should not have to pay the
remaining approx. €20bn now owed to the
various EU emergency funds.
We’re told this was our own fault - Irish
bankers, Irish Regulators, Irish politicians,
Irish electorate; we say this was all due to
the launch of a fatally flawed currency, neither foresight nor oversight as hundreds of
cheap billions poured from the core of
Europe to the periphery, swamped several
economies, all on the watch of the ECB.
This was all foretold by top Belgian economist Paul de Grauwe in an article in the
Financial Times in 1998, confirmed again
by the same economist in a report for the
European Commission in 2013.
We’re asked how long we’ll continue to
march – as long as it takes. Our campaign
isn’t founded on the shifting sands of hope
or optimism, foundations all too easily
undermined; our campaign is founded on
determination. Three years ago we determined that what was being done to us was
wrong, no consultation with the people as
successive weak governments were bullied
browbeaten and blackmailed into accepting
a debt that isn’t ours. We are now determined that this wrong will be exposed for
the world to see, and that this wrong will
be righted.
For this one day, whether you're a regular, whether you've been with us occasionally, whether you haven’t been with us for a
while, whether you've never yet protested,
we ask that you come and march with us.
We will be joined again by Constantin
Gurdgiev, by Michael Taft, by several other
well-known individuals, and welcome they
all are. But this is not about profile, this is
about you, this is about your family, this is
about your future.
Join us, please. Ballyhea, 10.30am, Sunday
March 2nd. Make it a date.
Regards,
DIARMUID O'FLYNN.
Grow It Yourself
Club (GIY)
THERE will be a meeting of the Grow ItYourself Club, on Thursday, 6th March,
at 7.00 p.m. at Dillon’s Pub,Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan.
Our speaker will be the founder of the GIY network, Michael Kelly. Michael
will be talking about his plans for the year ahead and the future of GIY and what
inspired him to start this popular network. So do come along and be inspired and
entertained. All are welcome.
As I write the rain is lashing down and the hurricane winds have created havoc.
It has been suggested that it has been the stormiest weather in 25 years.Walking
near the fir forest, dozens of trees uprooted and lying prone on the ground.
I am trying to dig a trench around my blown polytunnel, easier in the wet conditions, but very stony ground and I might have to get in a digger. It is still quite
early in the Season and I am just pottering around cleaning out gutters, re-erecting
the birdfeeder, cutting down precarious trees and branches and taking the covers
off the growing area in preparation for the sowing of the dried organic seeds.
It is important not to sow too early and do not water too much. It rains more
than is necessary, in this part of the world. Except of course for polytunnels and
greenhouses. If there is a continued dry spell, just help your plants out with a little
water and the occasional feeding with the comfrey/nettle mix. Keep the artificial
sprays away from your garden, it does your plants no good and I believe it is not
healthy. Nature knows best and the magic of the growing process then takes place.
You may have to look at what type of soil you have, I have a clay soil, so I enrich
it with lime/grit. Drainage is all important, so it’s always a good idea to spike the
growing area. Remember the no dig method, light cardboard and newspaper that
you have laid over the strimmed grass and is of course bio degradable, although I
would still spike it to make sure of efficient drainage. I do not like the plastic perforated sheeting, the holes can get clogged up and may not provide sufficient
drainage and therefore may stunt the growth of the plants.
Happy GIYing
Maurice Walsh, Dungarvan, who competed in the Senior Two Furrow Class, at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships which
took place at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
TALK ON THE CURRAN
FAMILY SHIPS
Mr. Des Walsh gave an excellent
illustrated presentation on his family
history titled – 'Glimpses of a Seafaring
Family's History – Currans, The Quay
House, Dungarvan' last week. The
Currans were one of the main merchant families in the 19th century in
Dungarvan and lived in the house
which is now 'The Moorings' Pub on
Davitt's Quay. Mr.Walsh brought along
some fascinating family memorabilia
for the audience to view, paintings, sextants, pottery and an amazing large
penant from The Island Queen. Mr.
Walsh presented the museum with a
framed copy of one of the Curran
ships – The Boadicea with William
Carroll as Master. The evening was a
great success and thanks to the museum
staff who provided the refreshments.
CUMANN NA mBAN
Many stories are written and indeed
continue to be written about the freedom fighters that fought for Irish inde-
pendence and a Free State. But, what of
the women who also risked their lives
for this cause. The stories of these local
women have largely remained untold.
We are looking for the individual
stories of those involved and plan to
organise an exhibition that accurately
reflects the role Waterford women
played in gaining an independent
Ireland. If you can help us with our
research, stories, documents, photos,
etc., please contact Waterford County
Museum at 058 45960.
APPEAL FOR RORY WYLEY
PHOTOGRAPHS
The museum is planning an exhibition of the photographs of well known
Dungarvan photographer Rory Wyley.
If you have a photograph taken by
Rory (particularly ones dating from the
1960s and early 1970s) we would love
to hear from you. Thank you to those
people who have already contacted us.
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
We are currently collecting books
for our annual book sale. If you have
books to donate (no magazines or
encyclopedias please) you can contact
the museum at 058-45960 or drop
them in to us in Friary Street. Many
thanks to all our donors to date.
GROUP VISITS TO MUSEUM
We had many school and community groups from the locality visiting
the Museum in 2013 and hope to have
more in 2014. It is vital that we
encourage young people in particular
to take an interest in the history of their
locality. Groups can be given a guided
tour, there are replica items which can
be handled and DVDs on local subjects
such as The Moresby, Railways, etc. If
you are interested in arranging a visit
please ring 058-45960 to make an
appointment.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00
p.m. Phone 058-45960. Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.waterfordmuseum.ie
/
www.facebook.com/waterfordcountymuseum
St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan
EIGHTH Sunday in
Ordinary Time – Isaiah
49:14-15 I will never forget
you. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
The Lord will reveal the
secret intentions of men’s
hearts. Matthew 6:24-34
Do not worry about
tomorrow.
Confirmation – On
Sunday next, March 1st,
Monsignor
Nicholas
O’Mahony,
Diocesan
Administrator, will celebrate the Sacrament of
Confirmation with the boys
and girls of sixth class in the
schools of the parish.
Confirmations begin in the
diocese this week and continue 3 or 4 times a week
until Saturday, June 1st. We
pray for all the young
people who will be confirmed this year. May they
know the help of the Holy
Spirit in their lives.
Next Sunday, March
2nd, is the Annual Day of
Prayer for Temperance –
Temperance means balance
and moderation. It applies
not only to drink and
drugs, but to every area of
life, where we may be in
danger of excess, of going
over-board and of losing a
balanced
approach.
Examples of this are spending, language, shopping,
watching television, internet, eating, slimming, drinking, exercising, working and
so on. We need a temperate
approach to any aspect of
our lives or any habit,
which takes over our lives
and takes away our freedom.
Wednesday, March 5th,
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of lent and a day of fast
and abstinence. Mass and
distribution of Ashes in St.
Mary’s at 9.30 a.m. and 7.30
p.m.
Trócaire Lenten Boxes
available in the porch in St.
Mary’s Church.
2014 is the Year of the
Holy Name of Jesus –
The aim of the year is that
we may be more conscious
of the Holy Name of Jesus
and use it with reverences
and respect and not carelessly and without respect.
Pre Marriage Courses –
March 7th / 8th & April
11th / 12th, 2014, are the
dates for the Pre-Marriage
courses which are on in St.
John’s Pastoral Centre,
Waterford. Phone Waterford
Office to book 051-878333
and
for
Course
Information.
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.
St.Vincent de Paul
Helpline No. 087-7747870.
Emergency Phone No:
To contact Priest on duty:
086 233 4282.
Weekday Masses: Please
note that on the occasion of
funerals in St. Mary’s
Church, there will only be
one morning Mass at 11.00
a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass).
Masses already booked on
those occasions will be
rescheduled for the next
available time.
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OBITUARY
CHRIS ROCHE
Melmore Farm,
Cappoquin
With sadness we record the passing
of Chris Roche (nee O’Brien),
Melmore Farm, Cappoquin, wife of
the late Fergus Roche, which
occurred peacefully at home on
Tuesday, 28th January, 2014.
Chris, formerly of Graigue,
Modeligo, was born on 22nd
December, 1925, and attended Modeligo National School and later
Cappoquin. She worked in hotel management which took her to the
Clarence Hotel in Dublin; Greystones, Co. Wicklow, and the KSC
Club in Kensington, London. Chris returned home and married
Fergus in 1963. They had four children, Tomas, Michael, Catherine
and Fergus. Chris was a wonderful, kind, generous and loving wife,
mother and grandmother, who always put everyone else first. She
worked on the farm, ran the house, liked gardening and flowers and
had a number of interests including Ballinameela ICA in early years
and later on membership of Affane Bridge Club. She had a great sense
of style, was a wonderful cook, home-maker and friend.
Reposing at her home in Melmore Farm, Rosary was recited on
Wednesday evening by her loving family in the presence of her neighbours and friends. On Thursday evening Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P.,
led funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, neighbours
and friends.
Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, funeral prayers
were recited on Friday evening by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., followed
by removal to St. John The Baptist’s Church, Affane. On arrival to the
Church her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G.
O’Connor, P.P. On Saturday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by
Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P.;
Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E., and Rev. Fr. D. McAuliffe (Cork).
Readings during Mass were recited by Catherine (daughter), Fergus
(son) and the Psalm was sung by Carmel Kelleher (family friend).
Prayers of the faithful were recited by Michael and Daniel (grandsons),
Michael Phelan (nephew) and Mary Fitzgerald (niece). During the
Mass a lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by Dina
Walshe. Offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by Ella (granddaughter), David (grandson) and Ciara (daughter-in-law). Following
Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G.
O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers in the presence of a
large cortege of mourners paying their final respects to their well loved
mother and friend.
We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Tomas, Michael
and Fergus; daughter Catherine; brother Fr. Patrick O’Brien (USA);
daughters-in-law Clare, Ciara and Jane; son-in-law Andy; sisters-inlaw Anna and Monica; grandchildren Naomi, Cian, David, Brooke,
Faye, Michael, Ella, Daniel and Louis; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The family would like to thank all who cared for Chris in her later
years at home, particularly Teresa, Carmel, Ciara, Marcella and Dr.
Slevin and Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., for his care throughout the
funeral.
Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 15th
March, in St. John The Baptist Church, Affane, at 11.00 a.m.
(Funeral arrangements were by AidanWalsh & Sons,Funeral Directors,Cappoquin andTallow).
KATHLEEN COWARD (nee Crotty)
56 Congress Villas, Dungarvan
With profound sorrow we record the passing of Kathleen Coward
which sad event occurred on Sunday, 23rd February, 2014.
Removal was from her residence on Tuesday morning to St. Mary’s
Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place
in the adjoining cemetery.
To her husband Locky; sons Joseph,Willie, Brendan and Pat; daughter Jacqueline; sisters Pearl, Breda, Ann and Eileen; brother Joseph; and
relatives, we extend our deepest sympathy.
Full obituary next issue.
(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MICHAEL O’KELLY
Emmet Street, Dungarvan
With deep regret we write on the passing of Michael O’Kelly on
Wednesday, February 19th, at CareChoice Nursing Home, Abbeyside.
Michael was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Kathleen; his
twin sister Bridget and son Hubert. We extend our sincere sympathy
to his wife Breda; sons Tom and Peter; daughters Ann and Sr. Michele;
daughter-in-law Seminur; grandchildren Denise, Michael and Kevin;
other relatives and friends especially Helene. May he rest in peace.
Removal took place on Sunday evening from the Kiely Funeral
Home to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Requiem Mass was celebrated on
Monday morning by Canon W. Ryan, P.P., and Michael was laid to
rest in the adjoining Cemetery.
Full obituary next issue.
(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
THOMAS (Tom)
MEANEY
Carrigroe,
Ballymacarbry,
via Clonmel,
Co. Waterford
It is with great sadness we record
the passing of Thomas (Tom) Meaney,
Carrigroe, Ballymacarbry, which sad
event occurred on Monday, 27th January, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Clonmel.
Tom was a quiet, gentle, unassuming man. He came from South
Circular Road, Limerick, and was a true and loyal follower of the
Limerick hurling team all his life. He was also an avid Rugby fan. He
enjoyed reading, walking and music. He was a dedicated husband and
family man who enjoyed life to the full; he possessed a kind, generous
nature and was much loved. His passing is much regretted, not only
by his sorrowing family, but also by his many friends. May he rest in
peace.
Lying in repose at his residence, Rosary was recited on Wednesday
evening by Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Removal was from his residence on
Thursday morning to the Nire Church where his remains were
received and blessed on arrival by Fr. Kelleher, P.P. Requiem Mass was
celebrated on arrival and the funeral proceeded to the Island
Crematorium. Fr. Kelleher officiated at the Crematorium in the presence of a large gathering. The lesson was read by Anne and Maedbh.
Prayers of the faithful were recited by Marion, Kate, Andrew and
Caoimhe.
The chief mourners were – Anne (wife); Dave, Shelley and Kate
(children); Helena (mother); Anne and Maedbh (sisters); beloved
grandchildren Jack, Emma and Luke.
Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st March,
at 11.00 a.m. in the Nire Church.
(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
JULIA MULCAHY
Rath, Kinsalebeg
It is with sincere sadness and regret
that we record the passing of Julia
Mulcahy, in her 96th year, peacefully
on Wednesday, 12th February, 2014,
surrounded by her loving family and
carers in her own home.
Julia was born to her parents Annie
and James Mulcahy of Rath,
Kinsalebeg, in 1918. She attended
Piltown National School. Julia spent some time at home before she
went to America. She lived in Yonkers, New York, and worked for a
number of years there. She returned home to look after her late
mother and spent the last forty years with her brother Matt and the
late Jim. Julia was a member of the Piltown Church Choir for a number of years.
Rosary was recited by Fr. Ahearne on Wednesday, 12th February,
2014, at her residence in the presence of her loving family, friends and
neighbours. Removal took place on Thursday evening to St.
Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11.00
a.m. the following day. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
May she rest in peace.
Julia is survived by her brother Matt; nephews Nicholas and Jim;
niece Mary; relatives and friends.
(Funeral arrangements were by Egan, Funeral Directors, Greencloyne,Youghal).
THOMAS FRANCIS CASHIN
Boreenatra, Dungarvan, and formerly
of Stradbally
Much sorrow was evoked with the passing of Thomas Francis
Cashin on Sunday, February 2nd, at Waterford Regional Hospital.
A native of Stradbally,Thomas had resided in France for many years.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Cherry; family
Tomás, Karan, Steven, Eleanor, Jane and Peter; his grandchildren, sisters
Pauline, Joan and Ann; extended family, other relatives and friends.
May Thomas rest in peace.
Requiem Mass was con-celebrated on Saturday, February 15th, in
the Church of the Holy Cross, Stradbally, by Fr. J. Condon, P.P., assisted
by Fr. G. Desmond, P.P. The readings, presentation of the gifts and
words of tributes were shared by Thomas’ family and friends.
Throughout the Mass sacred hymns and beautiful instrumental pieces
were played by Áine McCarthy (Flautist and harpist) and Darragh
Kiely (organist). After Mass Thomas was laid to rest in the adjoining
Cemetery where Fr. Condon, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing.
May the sod of Thomas’ native Stradbally rest gently upon him.
(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
JAMES SHINE
Ballinacourty,
Cappagh
With great sadness we record the
passing of Jim Shine at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on
Thursday, 6th February.
Jim worked with the Dept. of
Agriculture; at Ballinacurra Cereal
Station first, Dawn Meats in
Waterford, Livestock in Cork – both
East and West, ERAD Waterford in 2001 and finally AES Dungarvan
in 2006. He was a true professional. He upheld the Department standards always and did all in his power to provide the best customer
service possible.
Jim loved life and enjoyed meeting people. He had numerous
friends and was always ready to lend a helping hand. While
Chairperson of the Parents’ Council, he was constantly organising
fund-raising events for Árd Scoil na nDéise first and for CBS in later
years. He was a man of the land, loved nature and lived for his beloved
farm when ill health forced his early retirement from the Department.
He loved to visit Ardmore where he spent summer holidays with
his cousins as a child. He was fascinated by the sea and enjoyed nothing better than diving with Pat and the lads. Jim had many interests
in life. He had a great love of Irish culture, Irish music and dance.
GAA was another favourite, supporting St. Olivers, Ballinameela and
the Waterford team. He was often seen at Plays and was as interested
in the Sets as the story!
Jim loved nothing more than having his family around him. He was
a loving husband and caring father who will be sadly missed by his
family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home, Rosary was recited on Friday evening and
on Saturday removal took place to St. James’ Church where
Ballinameela Choir provided beautiful music. On Sunday Fr. Anthony
O’Brien, Fr. O’Connor and Fr. Liam Lawton celebrated Requiem
Mass in celebration of Jim’s life. His work colleague and friend Pat
Waide and Jim’s daughter Claire spoke movingly of the generosity Jim
showed to everybody throughout his life.
While James narrated, Claire, Robert, Padraig (brother-in-law),
Micheál (nephew), Orla Baldwin and Michael (brother) brought symbols of Jim’s life to the Altar.The Liturgy of the Word was read by Joe
and Oliver (brother), Ciara Baldwin sang the Psalm. Prayers of the
Faithful were read by Tom (brother-in-law), Marion (sister), Marie
and Meabh (Godchildren), Fiona (niece) and Esther (sister-in-law).
Joan Shine and Helen O’Brien presented the Offertory Gifts.
Throughout the Mass Aisling and Susan O’Brien, Ciara Baldwin, Fr.
Liam Lawton and John Collender provided the beautiful music. Burial
took place in the adjoining cemetery.
The chief mourners were – Gerardine (wife); Claire, James, Joe and
Rob (children); his mother Maureen; Marion, Michael and Oliver
(sister and brothers); brothers-in-law Pádraig, Fr. Anthony, Tom and
Tom B.; sisters-in-law Esther, Joan and Helen; Marie and Meabh
(God-daughters); nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and
work colleagues.
Month’s Mind Mass for Jim will take place on Saturday, 8th
March, at 7.30 p.m. in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela.
Go raibh leaba i measc na Naomh aige.
(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
ALICE (Sally) FLYNN
Kiely’s Cross, Grange
We write in sadness and deep regret on the passing on Monday,
24th February, 2014, at CareChoice Nursing Home of Alice (Sally)
Flynn, who was aged 88 years and a native of Lissarow, Ardmore, who
was predeceased by her husband Michael in 2008.
We sympathise with sons Michael, Paddy and Stephen; daughter
Josie; son-in-law Tom Harty; daughter-in-law Mary (nee Moynihan);
grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Rest
in peace.
Reposing today, Wednesday, 26th February, from 5.00 p.m. at the
Kiely Funeral Home with removal later to Grange Church arriving
at 8.15 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11.00 a.m., interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Full obituary next issue.
(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
PADDY CARRIE
Kilclogher, Cappagh
It’s with much regret that we record the passing of Paddy Carrie
(ex Garda), Kilclogher, Cappagh which sad event occurred on Tuesday,
18th February, 2014.
Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, removal took place on Friday
evening to St. James Church, Ballinameela. Funeral Mass was offered
on Saturday morning for the happy repose of his soul after which
Paddy was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
To his loving wife Eileen (nee Moynihan); brothers, brother-in-law
Sean; sisters-in-law Margaret, Anne and Mary; nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
(Funeral arrangements by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
MICHAEL TOBIN
West End, Tallow
It is with profound sorrow and
deep regret we record the passing of
Michael (Mick) Tobin, West End,
Tallow, Co. Waterford. Michael
“Mick” Tobin, 81, died peacefully at
his home at West End, Tallow, at 2.09
a.m. on Saturday, 8th February, 2014.
“Mick” is survived by his wife
Alice, his eight children: Catherine,
Eileen, Margaret, Mary, Patricia, Elizabeth, Michael and John, their
partners, his 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was born, raised and worked all his life in Tallow, having taken
over the running of his father’s haulage business until his retirement
in 1997. Mick was a hard-working man who loved his family, his faith
and his club. A teak tough corner-back, he learned from some of the
greats in Tallow and Waterford hurling before taking over the allimportant full back position and policing it with aplomb until he hung
up his boots.
Mick’s interests did not stop with hurling and he has been known
to argue passionately about all types of sport, politics and even a bit
of fashion with his beloved Alice.This hard-working, loving husband,
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and companion has gone
from us for now but has left many cherished memories to comfort
his family and friends in the difficult times ahead.
“HE IS NOT DEAD"
I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead. He is just away.
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since he lingers there.
And you—oh you, who the wildest yearn
For an old-time step, and the glad return,
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here.
Think of him still as the same. I say,
He is not dead—he is just away.”
―　James Whitcomb Riley
Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on
Sunday evening. Funeral prayers were recited by Fr. Pat Condon, P.P.,
in the presence of his loving family and friends.
Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., on
Monday morning in The Church Of Immaculate Conception,Tallow,
during the Mass a lovely selection of hymns were provided by Dina
Walsh. Readings and prayers of the faithful were recited by family
members. Following the Mass Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., officiated at
the graveside where Michael was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
May he rest in peace.
We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Alice (nee
Ryan); sons Michael and John; daughters Catherine, Eileen, Margaret,
Mary, Patricia and Elizabeth; daughters-in-law Emily and Miriam;
sons-in-law Sean McGinty, James Ahern, James Beecher, Tommy
McCarthy and Tomás McCarthy; grandchildren Sorcha, Michael,
Stuart, Jason, Linda, Eva, Cathriona, Carl and Benedict; great-grandsons Darragh, Noah, Jack and Luke; brothers-in-law Rodger and
James Ryan; sisters-in-law Helen and Sheila Ryan; nephew Pat
Wickham, nieces, grand-nephew Peter Wickham; relatives, neighbours
and friends.
Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 22nd
March, 2014, in The Church Of Immaculate Conception, Tallow,
at 6.30 p.m.
(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors,Tallow and Cappoquin).
ANN MORRISSON (nee Meskill)
St. Carthage’s House, Lismore, and
formerly of Castle Street, Cappoquin
It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Ann Morrisson
(nee Meskill), St. Carthage’s House, Lismore, and formerly of Castle
Street, Cappoquin, wife of the late Daniel (Dan), which sad event
occurred peacefully on 20th February, 2014, at Waterford Regional
Hospital.
Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Friday evening
where family, friends and neighbours came to pay their respects.
Removal took place to St. John The Baptist Church, Affane. On arrival
her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral
Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P.
During the Mass music was provided by organist Mairead Cullinane.
Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Ann was
laid to rest in the presence of loving family, neighbours and friends.
We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sisters Margaret Troy
and Theresa O’Connor; brothers Larry and John Meskill; nephews,
nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
relatives, neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace.
(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
OBITUARY
MAURICE (Monnie)
COWARD
14 Fitzgerald’s
Terrace, Dungarvan
It is with great sadness and deep
regret we record the passing of
Monnie Coward, 14 Fitzgerald’s
Terrace, Dungarvan, which sad event
occurred on Friday, 31st January, 2014,
following a short duration of failing
health in the presence of his loving wife June and daughter Helen.
Monnie was born in Congress Villas in 1943, the youngest child of
Harry and Ellie (nee Noonan) Coward. He received his early education at the Presentation Convent and later at Dungarvan CBS. His
love of music was obvious during his school years and he was the
drummer in the school band until he left school and then progressed
to the Pipe Band. His love of Pipe Band music was well known.There
was nothing Monnie enjoyed more than socialising and he was always
the life and soul of the party. He possessed a wonderful sense of
humour and his quiet quick wit made many people laugh. His wit
was attributed to the Noonan side of the family. He was a skilled
sportsman in his day, he played for Eire Óg and Kilgobinet and was
known as a fine hurler. His love of GAA remained all of his life, but
his true love was hurling. He was also proficient at Rings and competed in many competitions in Ducey’s in Main Street. He was also a
skilled handballer. He married June Whelan in 1965 and they were a
very united couple. They had a daughter Helen and his family and
home were his priority. The door to the Coward home was always
open and the kettle was always boiling and all were made very welcome. Monnie was very proud of his heritage, the Cowards came to
Dungarvan in 1925, they were Cider makers for Thomas Power, a
business they later took over and ran for many years.
Monnie was the most inoffensive true gentleman, he was loved and
respected by all. At 17 he took up employment with Dungarvan
Creamery where he was held in high esteem by both colleagues and
management alike. A happy and fun loving person who enjoyed life
and the company of family and friends. He bore his final illness with
true Christian fortitude, Monnie never complained. His passing leaves
a void that will not be easily filled. He will be sadly missed, but one
of the blessings of life was to have made his acquaintance. May he rest
in peace.
Reposing at his residence, Sr. Eileen recited the Rosary on Sunday
night, 2nd February. The many that came to pay their respects leaves
no doubt as to Monnie’s popularity. His remains were removed to St.
Mary’s Parish Church on Monday morning, 3rd February, 2014, piped
to the Church by Tina Carey and followed by a large and representative cortege of mourners. His remains were received and blessed on
arrival by Fr. Ryan, P.P.
Requiem Mass was celebrated on arrival by Fr. Ryan, P.P., after
which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Tina Carey
piped the coffin from the Church to Monnie’s final resting place.The
lesson was read by Debbie Ansell and David Cahill. Prayers of the
faithful were recited by Laura Coward,Wayne Coward, Kara Doherty
and Heather Doherty (grandnieces and grandnephews). Offertory
gifts were brought by June and Helen. Symbols were narrated by Luke
Rossiter; Cider sign - Caoimhe Coward; Eire Óg jersey - Katy
Whelan; Drumsticks - Simone Whelan. Appropriate music and hymns
by Lorna-Jane Murray and Thomas Noonan (cousin). Pallbearing
duties were carried out by his brother, cousins and nephews. A touching Eulogy was recited by his nephew David Coward from England.
The chief mourners were – June (wife); Helen (daughter); Locky
(brother); Ann and Mary (sisters-in-law); Liam (brother-in-law);
nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Month’s Mind Mass for Monnie will be celebrated on Sunday,
9th March, at 12.00 noon at St. Mary’s Parish Church.
(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
JOHN BYRNE
Ballygallane Upper, Lismore
It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing
of John Byrne, Ballygallane Upper, Lismore, Co.Waterford, which sad
event occurred on 23rd February, 2014, unexpectedly.
John, dearly beloved son of the late Michael (Mick) and Ellie (nee
Kennedy), Newcastle, Clonmel. Much loved brother of Michael and
sister Norma (O’Connor), Ballyorgan, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick;
brother-in-law John O’Connor; cherished uncle of Derek and Marie.
Removal took place on Tuesday evening from Walsh’s Funeral
Home, Cappoquin, to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Funeral Mass
will be celebrated this Wednesday morning, 26th February, at 11.00
a.m. followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin.
May he rest in peace.
May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving brother
Michael and sister Norma; brother-in-law John O’Connor; nephew
Derek; niece Marie; cousins, neighbours and friends.
(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
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JOSEPHINE
McCARTHY
Mogeha, Cappagh
News of the death of Mrs.
Josephine McCarthy of Mogeha,
Cappagh, on Saturday, 1st February,
was received with great sadness and
regret. Josephine was in her 102nd
year and was former Principal of
Modeligo National School.
Born Josephine O’Shea in Graigue,
Ballypatrick, Clonmel, in 1912, Josephine married Martin McCarthy
in 1948 and they set up home in Mogeha. She was widowed in 1964
when her husband Martin died suddenly. They had two daughters
Marie and Eileen. Josephine taught in Mount Sion and Tallow Boys
Schools followed by many happy years in Modeligo National School
from where she retired in 1978.
Education was very important to Josephine and she continued to
be interested in all aspects of learning and education up to the end.
She was founding member of the West Waterford Widows Association
and attended many associated events at national level. She was an avid
sports fan, following all sports but especially hurling and racing, and
was an active member of Affane Bridge Club playing every week up
to recent years.
Josephine’s remains lay in repose at her home on Sunday, 2nd
February, where Rosary was recited by Canon Brendan Crowley, P.P.,
St. Peter and Paul’s, Clonmel. Removal took place from Walsh’s
Funeral Home on Monday, 3rd February. On arrival at Modeligo
School, a guard of honour of past pupils accompanied Josephine’s
remains to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo, where
they were received by Canon Brendan Crowley, P.P.; Rev. Fr. G.
O’Connor, P.P., Ballinameela; Canon Willie Ryan, P.P., Dungarvan,
and Fr. Jim Mountain.
Her Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 4th February, was celebrated by
Canon Brendan Crowley and assisted by Fr. Michael Curran, Fr. John
Kiely, P.P., Cappoquin; Fr. Jim Mountain, Fr. Gerry Stuart, P.P.,
Ratoath; Fr. Phil Gaffney, P.P., Drogheda, and Fr. Paul Crosbie, C.C.,
Mullingar. During the Mass a lovely selection of hymns and music
was provided by Dina Walshe. Pupils from Modeligo National School
formed a guard of honour for her interment which took place after
the Funeral Mass in the adjoining cemetery.
Josephine is survived by her daughters Marie and Eileen; sons-inlaw Michael Rooney and Pat Prendergast; grandchildren Karen, Colm
and Eoin; her nephews, nieces, extended O’Shea and McCarthy
families, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.
Josephine McCarthy’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in
Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo, on Friday, 7th
March, at 7.30 p.m.
(Funeral arrangements were by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin and Tallow).
Just think of it!
THE Sermon on the Mount occupies chapters 5, 6 and 7 of St.
Matthew’s Gospel. I think it is fair to say that it’s unlikely that Jesus
delivered the whole sermon on one single occasion. It’s more likely
that when St. Matthew was assembling the material for his gospel he
decided to combine a large body of Jesus’ moral teaching into one
single address.
It is significant that he located Jesus as speaking on a mountain.
Moses, while leading God’s chosen people from captivity in Egypt
to the land God had promised them, received the Ten
Commandments (also known as the Decalogue) from God on the
top of the mountain of Sinai. When Matthew is reporting Jesus as
teacher he places him on a mountain, thus highlighting Jesus’ claim
to be speaking in God’s name, to be the new Moses, the new leader
of God’s people on their pilgrim journey through life. For Jesus made
it clear that he had not come to do away with the Decalogue and
put a new law in its place, but rather to give the commandments a
deeper meaning, as an expression of love, or our love of God and of
other people.
Jesus taught that keeping the commandments went beyond merely
observing the letter of the law; he aimed to change the hearts of men
and women. Thus, in following the way of Jesus, it isn’t enough to
refrain from killing a person, you must remove from your heart any
hatred or contempt you have for another.
It isn’t enough to say,“I did not commit adultery”, if in your innermost thoughts and feelings you are seeing another person as a way of
getting sexual satisfaction for yourself. The internet did not exist in
Jesus’ day, but what he said can apply to someone who searches the
internet for pornography: such a person may not actually do a sexual
action, but their desire and intention is exploitative of someone else.
Jesus expects his followers to be devoted to, and to have a respect
for, the truth. So he says that if we have the truth at heart we don’t
need to be swearing (in the sense of taking an oath) to support our
word. Our words should be an expression of the truth, not a cloak
that disguises the truth.
Jesus said he came, not to abolish the commandments, but to perfect them.
Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
FARMING
Round-up …
IFA meet Minister Coveney
on beef - Minister to call in
factory bosses
IFA President Eddie Downey and the five main commodity Chairmen – Sheep, Livestock, Rural Development, Dairy & Grain – at a
meeting with Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney where a range of issues were discussed, including CAP Rural Development
measures.
IFA press Minister Coveney for
early implementation of CAP
Rural Development measures
AT a meeting last week
with the Minister for
Agriculture
Simon
Coveney, IFA President
Eddie Downey presented
IFA’s proposals on the CAP
Pillar
II
Rural
Development Plan and he
called on the Minister to
ensure the early implementation of the new schemes,
which are a vital support to
low-income
farmers
throughout the country.
The full drawdown of
€580m per year of EU and
national financing must be
drawn down in the lifetime
of the programme up to
2020.
Eddie Downey told the
Minister that the key priority must be to ensure that
the new agri-environment
scheme GLAS is attractive
for farmers to apply for and
that the maximum number
of farmers can achieve the
€5,000 payment.
In addition, he said that
farmers in Natura and
Commonage areas must
have the opportunity to be
eligible for the GLAS plus
scheme where an extra
€2,000 is available.
The IFA President also
told the Minister that a
broad based farm investment scheme must be in
place for all sectors of
farmers.
“This scheme, which
must open in the Autumn
of this year, should include
a wide range of eligible
items for grant aid at a rate
of 40% (with a 20% top-up
for Young Farmers).”
At the same meeting, IFA
Rural
Development
Chairman Flor McCarthy
said that the details on the
GLAS and farm investment
schemes must be sent to
Brussels for approval in the
next 4-6 weeks which will
allow sufficient time for the
schemes to be in place from
1st September next.
He said, “Farmers in all
regions of the country, and
in particular those on lowincomes, expect that the
Rural
Development
Programme will play a significant impact in supporting their incomes over the
next seven years”.
IFA National Sheep
Chairman John Lynskey
told Minister Coveney that
the proposal to incorporate
the Sheep Grassland payment into the Single Farm
payment of flock owners
was a problem for the sheep
sector as it erodes the additional value and benefit of
the scheme and this would
have to be addressed.
John
Lynskey
said
Minister Coveney has
agreed to re-examine this
proposal. The IFA Sheep
Chairman said the original
€18m value of the grassland
scheme must be fully protected for sheep farmers in
order to maintain the
national ewe flock and the
payments to farmers cannot
be diluted through convergence over time.
IFA National Dairy
Chairman Sean O’Leary
said it was crucial that the
Minister would leave no
stone unturned to try and
ease the burden of superlevy on dairy farmers before
31st March 2015. “While
the Minister claims support
for additional soft landing
measures is now forthcom-
ing from an increased 11
Member States, the political
numbers still fall far short of
the qualified majority
required for change. My
advice to farmers is that
they must continue to limit
their superlevy exposure by
planning for no change
before March 15th,” Mr
O’Leary said.
IFA National Livestock
Chairman Henry Burns
said that the €80 per
cow/calf payment under
the new beef genomic
scheme from 2015 was positive for the suckler sector.
He said it was essential that
the cost to farmers was kept
to a minimum and the level
of genotyping did not
exceed 15% of the herd.
IFA Grain Chairman
Liam Dunne said the
Minister must provide clarity on leased entitlements so
farmers can plan their business and production.
Liam Dunne also raised
the greening issue and said
tillage farmers would have
to
have
maximum
flexibility.
ICSA welcomes height restriction
derogation for fodder transport
THE Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’
Association has welcomed the news
that vehicles transporting fodder will
receive a special derogation under
recent height restriction legislation.
ICSA president Patrick Kent said,
“It was critically important that loads
of fodder were not subject to the
new height restrictions because the
cost implications would be far too
severe. Minister Varadkar has taken
the common-sense approach here
and I very much welcome the
exemption.”
“I commend Martin Heydon TD
for bringing forward the proposal to
create the exemption for these types
of loads.”
FOLLOWING a meeting with the
Minister for Agriculture recently, IFA
President Eddie Downey said Minister
Coveney will call in the chief executives
of the meat factories called over the difficulties in the beef sector and the unacceptable fall in prices and incomes for
bull beef producers.
Eddie Downey said IFA made it clear
to Minister Coveney that action must be
taken to address the situation and restore
stability and confidence in the beef sector.
He said the changes to specifications and
the bull beef price cuts of €150 to €300
per head had inflicted serious losses at
farm level and left some winter finishers
with major financial difficulties.
Minister Coveney said he understood
the seriousness of the situation for the
beef sector and that he will take immediate action and call in the meat factory
bosses.
IFA National Livestock Chairman
Henry Burns said what has happened at
the factories on specifications and prices
since the New Year is totally unacceptable. He said despite the fact that the
weekly kill at the factories is only 31,000,
farmers cannot get their cattle killed and
many are being pushed back week after
week into over age and overweight price
cuts. He told the Minister the factory
price cuts at farm level have seriously
eroded confidence.
Henry Burns told Minister Coveney
there are serious implications for the beef
sector and the targets set down in Food
Harvest 2020, if the problems in the beef
market are not addressed and prices
stabilised. He said the suckler herd is
under severe pressure and the price cuts
and specification limits will compound
this situation, despite the positive move
by the Government to introduce an €80
cow/calf payment under the new
genomic scheme from 2015.
Minister recognises problems
with load height restriction
and exempts hay and straw
IFA National Environment & Rural
Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston has
welcomed the decision by the Transport
Minister Leo Varadkar to change the
unworkable load height restriction for
hay and straw introduced last November.
The Association met the Minister
Varadkar recently to highlight the enormous additional and unnecessary costs of
transporting fodder and other agri-related
produce that would have been imposed
on farmers.
“Farmers could have faced an additional €300-€400 charge for every load
of fodder transported.The height restriction would also have resulted in increased
numbers of loads of farm produce being
transported on public roads.”
Harold Kingston said, “Minister
Varadkar has recognised the difficulties
this would have caused for farmers in
going about their day-to-day business.
This is a practical response to the issues
that we raised with him”.
IFA discuss agri-taxation
review and sector
expansion plans with
Minister for Finance
ADDRESSING the IFA Executive
Council meeting recently last which was
attended by the Minister for Finance
Michael Noonan, IFA President Eddie
Downey recognised the support of
Minister Noonan, and that of Minister for
Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin and
the Government, in providing strong
national funding for the Rural
Development Programme 2014-2020.
“A well-funded Rural Development
Programme is an investment in rural
Ireland, in agriculture, Ireland’s largest
indigenous industry, and in growing the
300,000 jobs and €10b in food exports
which the agri-food sector sustains.”
Eddie Downey said the current review
of agri-taxation measures which was
announced in Budget 2014, will have to
take full account of the expansion plans
in the agricultural sector.
He said, “Farmers are gearing up to
spend up to €2bn on their farm enterprises over a short period of time which
will drive growth in employment and
export earnings. However, this is going to
put huge pressure on farm cashflows and
IFA will be pushing for increased stock
relief measures and accelerated capital
allowances to allow farmers expand in a
viable way”.
Eddie Downey said huge income
volatility has become an increasing threat
to farm family viability in recent years.
He said, “A combination of extreme
weather events and unpredictable global
price trends has caused huge variations in
what farmers earn from one year to the
next. We will be proposing that taxation
tools such as income averaging will have
to become much more flexible to take
account of the volatile nature of farm
income”.
The IFA President will also highlight
the importance of land mobility and
restructuring, with a particular emphasis
on ensuring that farm business transfer to
the younger generation and land leasing
are encouraged. Eddie Downey said the
retention of the agricultural relief is vital
to encourage the orderly transfer of
farms, and the CAT exemption thresholds
will have to be re-examined in the context of rising farm asset values. At a
minimum CPI indexation will have to
apply to all assets subject to capital taxes.
He said, “Competitiveness remains a
key issue for farm families. The
Government must do more to drive
down the cost of doing business in
Ireland and ensure that indirect taxes are
not increased further”.
IFA will be taking the opportunity in
this Review to make proposals on how
compliance costs can be reduced. There
has to be a simplification of tax returns
for many small and medium sized
farmers, whose turn-over and net income
does not justify high compliance costs.
FARMING
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
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BALLINAVOUGA, LEAMYBRIEN,
CO. WATERFORD
72.78 Acres (29.457 ha)
Non-Residential Holding
Folio 9799 Co. Waterford
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
Unless previously sold
on Wednesday, 5th March, 2014, at 3.00 p.m.
at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan
These lands are of mixed quality located on the side of
the N25 (Waterford to Cork Road). The out-buildings
consist of a Derelict Farmhouse and a Three-Span
Haybarn with Leanto. Dungarvan 7 miles.
For sale without encumbrance
Solicitor: Roisín Hickey, J. F. Williams & Co., Dungarvan.
Further particulars and maps from Joint Agents:
RONAN KING ESTATES
Dungarvan
T: 058-48855
M: 086-2512544
DOMINIC J. DALY, Cork
021-4277399 / 087-2550486
(26-2)
CONTINENTAL HEIFERS
REQUIRED FOR
FURTHER FEEDING
300 to 500 kgs, age related to weight
Also Friesian and Continental
feeding cull cows
Brian Hennessy, Kill, assisted by Jack Mulcahy who competed in the three furrow reversible class, at the East Waterford ploughing championships which took place
at Ballyboy, Kilmacthomas.
[Michael Kiely]
Contact: Christy on 087-4190659.
Waterford Forest Owners Group . . .
Cutting trees
felled ater
recent storm
AFTER recent storms
many trees are blown
down. Gerald Curran chairman of Waterford Forest
Owners Group urged safety
first and to follow proper
procedure.The Forestry Act
1946 outlines the legislative
requirements for tree felling
in Ireland. Under Section
37 of the Forestry Act, 1946
it is illigal,
1. to uproot any tree over
ten years old or
2. to cut down any tree
of any age (including trees
which form part of
hedgerow), unless a Felling
Notice at the Garda Station
nearest to the trees at least
21 days before felling commences...
The requirement for a
felling licence for the
uprooting or cutting down
of trees does not apply
where,
a. The tree in question is
a hazel, plum, apple, damson, pear or cherry tree
grown for the value of its
fruit;
b. The tree in question is
less than 100 feet from a
dwelling other than a wall
or temporary structure;
c. The tree in question is
standing in a County or
other Borough or an Urban
district (that is, within the
boundaries of a town council, or city council area).
Other exceptions apply
in the case of local
Authority road construction, road safety and electricity supply operations.
FOR PLANTATIONS
The Forest Service will
accept a General Felling
Licence to fell trees blown
over recently.
This application should
be marked Storm February
2014 and the contract number of the plot should be
quoted.
In order to expedite
applications quickly the
Forest service are willing to
accept applications that are
emailed to felling.forestservice@agr iculture.gov.ie
accompanied by location
and OS/aerial map with
plot marked out. these can
be
mailed
by
the
owner,his/her forester or
advisor.
Ideally if the owner can
sign the second page of the
application and the scanned
document emailed with
maps etc. The forester's sig-
niture can be accepted as
long as the licence is going
directily to the applicant.
The Forest Service 0539160200, intend to have a
more planned response
ready later in the week.
For all work, wear safety
footwear and non-snag
outer clothing.Wear a safety
helmet whenever the work
involves risk of head injuryin particular, when tree
felling and working among
trees which may have been
damaged or have rotten
branches/tops, or which are
windblown.
While protective equipment will limit the extent
of the injury you might suffer, safe work practices aim
to minimise or eliminate as
much risk as possible.
Some typical work precautions are set out below.
1. Work in pairs, never
alone.
2. take account of
possible sudden movements
of timber as a result of work
being done on it, e.g. due to
removing
supporting
branches from felled trees
or
release
of
compression/tension forces
when cutting.
3. Take special precautions when working near
overhead power lines. when
trees are being felled, ensure
that no power line is closer
than two tree lenghts. If in
doubt, or if it is necessary to
work closer, consult your
local electricity company
well in advance to discuss
whether the lines need to
be made dead.Do not start
work until agreement has
been reached on the precautions to be taken.
4. If it necessary to climb
a tree, engage a tree surgeon
who is competent in tree
climbing techniques using a
harness and a ropes.
5. Do not operate a
chainsaw above shoulder
height,
6. Leave the site in a safe
condition. Make sure that
anyone entering will not be
at risk from falling timber,
trees or being trapped
under an unstable root
plate.
Workplace Precautions –
Use proper equipment, preplan, never work alone, put
up warning signs, identify
risk zones, allow for poor
ground conditions, identify
hazards.
Experience, Reliability & Delivery
Forestry Services
have appointed
Tommy Enright
to their team of foresters.
Tommy is the regional forester
for the Waterford area.
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FARMING
Nearly 700 landowners
seek advice at Teagasc’s
Forestry Advisory Clinics
MANY clinic days were
added to the nationwide
series of Teagasc Forestry
Advisory Clinics to cope
with the demand for unbiased forestry advice. More
than half of all queries
related to planting forestry
on the farm.
Investigating the possibility of planting some land,
additional queries regarding
an existing forestry grant
application, and preparing
for thinning were the three
most common queries
raised by landowners
attending these clinics.
The status of the Single
Farm Payment in relation
to forestry and the introduction of new forestry
schemes later this year were
also regularly mentioned.
The Minister of State for
Forestry, Tom Hayes TD’s
announcement last week
was therefore very timely as
it
reconfirmed
the
favourable position of
forestry in relation to the
Single Farm Payment. This
will provide further reassurance to those considering
planting.
Dr. Nuala Ni Fhlatharta,
Head of Teagasc’s Forestry
Development Department,
said: “The success of this
year’s clinics was due to the
significant interest in planting among farmers. The
attractive incentives currently available and an ever
increasing demand for timber mean that a forest
enterprise is becoming an
increasingly
attractive
option for more and more
landowners.”
She added: “As in all
crops, the importance of
good management cannot
be overlooked in relation to
getting the best from a farm
forest. Good and timely
management will ensure
that the benefits of the forest can be optimised with
regard to financial returns,
environmental benefits and
on-farm uses including fuel
and timber.”
Noel Kennedy, Forestry
Adviser with Teagasc said:
“Many landowners are
investigating the benefits of
afforestation. Issues that
were discussed regularly
during the Clinics included
the Single Farm Payment,
grants and premiums,
eligibility for farmer premium, interaction with
other farming schemes,
environmental restrictions
as well as financial benefits
and implications.”
He continued: “Forestry
grant aid application procedures were discussed in
great detail at these consultations.
All Forestry Advisers
handed out many copies of
the List of Registered
Foresters.
Registered
Foresters can process the
forestry grant application
on behalf of their clients.”
These consultations are
important in helping farmers make an informed decision on forestry as an
enterprise.
Forestry can have many
attractions, but you need to
know if it is appropriate for
you.The unbiased information provided at these
Forestry Clinics can help
guide decisions about
forestry as a viable enterprise and future appropriate
forest management options.
Details on all current
forestry grant schemes and
valuable forest management
tips are available from the
Teagasc Forestry website:
www.teagasc.ie/forestry.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
TEAGASC/GLANBIA
MONITOR FARM FOCUS
Week Ending: 24th February, 2014
Kilmacthomas,
Waterford
Ballynoe,
Cork
4.87
3.47
4.53
3.59
5
770
3
915
15
3
1,100
22
4.5
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
Comments:
Faha, Kilmacthomas, Waterford
• Have 12% of farm grazed
on 24th February.
• Grazing
conditions
extremely difficult.
• Cows out by day only since
10th February and are getting
5kg’s of meal and silage bales
also.
• Calving started on 27th
January and 63% calved by 24th
February.
• 80% of heifers have calved.
• No Fertiliser spread yet as
ground conditions and weather
have not allowed.
Conna, Ballynoe, Cork
• Have 17% grazed on the 24th February.
• Grazing conditions extremely difficult,
more start stop than on off grazing, all the
driest part of the farm is grazed now.
• Using strip wires to divide paddocks up
like pie slices, and back fencing.
• Cows have been out a few nights, would
be out full time if possible.
• Calving is going well, over 70% calved
since end of January.
• No fertilizer spread yet as ground conditions don’t allow, (will be bulk spread & it’s
ordered) I have spread some slurry after grazing last weekend.
Teagasc News . . .
WEATHER WOES
As I write these notes soil conditions are very difficult and there
has been little opportunity to turn out stock resulting in slurry
tanks filling up and silage stocks depleting. I hope that by the time
you come to read this the weather will have improved and these
issues will no longer be a problem.
Silage Stocks Tightening
The recent rainfall has meant that grazing conditions are very
difficult, very little fertiliser has been spread and a lot of stock are
still fully housed. Consequently, silage stocks are starting to tighten
on many farms. Farmers are encouraged to:
• Assess their current fodder stocks
• Be realistic about turn-out date and allow an additional buffer
of 2-3 weeks. If the silage is not used, it will store for next Winter.
• Use hay/straw/concentrate feeds to stretch silage over the
coming weeks. Feeding 2-3 kg of meals will save 30-40% on
silage demand on the farm but access to the silage must be
restricted for this to work. Feeding space is important if access to
silage is being restricted
• Check the value of feeds with the local Teagasc adviser, before
purchase. This is particularly important for forages and wet feeds.
Managing full slurry tanks
• Slurry application in conditions that cause either soil damage
from traffic or potential losses of slurry to waters should be
avoided.
• Where tanks are full and storage capacity is limited, only apply
slurry on drier and flatter fields where the potential risk of waterlogging and/or run-off is minimised. The required set back distances from water-courses must also be observed when applying
slurry. Where only a limited amount of land will permit application, aim to apply only enough slurry to provide capacity in the
slurry tank for the next 2-3 weeks. Applying more dilute slurry
(for example by taking water from unagitated tanks) may also
reduce the risk of nutrient losses.
• Moving slurry to another farm should be considered where
tanks are full and no fields are suitable for spreading. Records of
slurry movements must be kept and submitted to the Department
of Agriculture, Food and the Marine before the end of the year
under the requirements of the Nitrates Regulations. Note that
slurry movements can also impact on compliance with the 170
kg/ha stocking rate limit on receiving farms.
DAIRYING
Feeding this Spring
For anyone over quota, the temptation will be to reduce supplementation rates. Reducing energy intake has the effect of
increasing body weight loss and consequently fertility performance, so be careful. Aim to maintain energy intake, reduce protein
level in the complete diet to 14% and consider once-a-day milk-
ing. Keep a close eye on cow condition. Once-a-day milking will
reduce milk supply by 20-25%, provided the feeding regime is
similar to twice-a-day milking. If feeding rates are reduced, milk
output will decrease by up to 40%.
Supplementation Rates for Dairy Cows This Spring
Expected
Expected
Yield 20-22 Yield 25-26
Litres
Litres
Quota Position Forage allowance
Meal Allowance
(kg DM/head/day)
(kg/head/day)
Indoor full time Ad lib (~10-11 kg 5 kg
7.5kg
DM grass silage)
5.5kg
Grazing by day Ad lib (7 grass +4 4 kg
grass silage kg DM)
Outdoor full time Ad lib grass (~10-11
kg DM)
3 kg
5 kg
Outdoor full time Ad lib grass (~13-14
kg DM)
3 kg
3 kg
* 68 DMD Grass to silage
Buying Rations
1. Energy is the most limiting nutrient in dairy feeding. Aim
for an Energy Density of 0.94 UFL or greater if feeding 3-4 kg
or more or an Energy Density of 0.90 UFL or greater if the feeding rate is 1-2 kg. Check the label of the ration for ingredients in
descending order.
2. Target protein levels in rations
Cows indoors full-time 18-20% CP rations
Cows grazing by day 16% CP rations
Cows grazing full-time 14% CP Rations
If over quota reduce these by 2.0%
3. Minerals
Feeding a good quality pre-calver mineral will not cover your
cows for the post-calving period. It’s important to match the feeding rate of the ration to mineral inclusion. For example, if magnesium inclusion in a ration is set for a 5 kg feeding rate, then
feeding that ration at 2.5 kg means only half the required magnesium is being supplied. The same applies to other minerals also.
All trace elements are specified on the label of rations. Ask your
Teagasc adviser to check that the inclusion rates are adequate to
meet your specific requirements
Spring Rotation Planner
The Spring rotation planner drives the first rotation. The 1st
rotation must not end before 5th – 12th April. It is essential that
the 1st rotation doesn’t end too early this year because we must
leave 40-45 days from the 1st grazing to the 2nd grazing so as to
ensure adequate grass cover in April.We need 1200kg DM/ha on
strongest paddock then. To get that on a 40 day rotation we must
get average growth rates of 30kg DM/day over the whole period.
The Spring rotation planner ensures that the rotation will not
end too early, as you only give a certain proportion (specific area)
of the farm each day/week regardless of the amount of grass on
it. If there is a lot of grass on that area and cows are not grazing it
out well, reduce the meals. If they are ‘skinning’ the area and look
empty or discontented you must increase the meals or feed some
silage as a last resort for a few days. Most farmers have not been
able to get out early and need to do update the Spring Rotation
Planner at the start of grazing date.This will ensure you will graze
larger areas of ground each day in early March than usual. This
will help you get 60% of the grazing area grazed by 17th March.
As a result you will know whether to let out more stock.The area
of ground being allocated as per Spring Planner must not be
changed unless cows have had to be housed for a period. In difficult conditions cows must be brought in off the field after 2.5 3 hours grazing. They will be walking around, eating very little
and poaching the land. Cows when eating more than 8kg
DM/hd/day should be out twice per day. Milk at 8am, feed 1-2
kg meal, let them out for 3 hours, bring them in at 12 mid-day,
and leave in cubicle shed with no feed, milk again at 4pm. with
1-2 kg meal, leave out on grass from 5-7pm, bring into cubicle
shed for the remainder of night with no feed.
Extra Nitrogen Required:
Very little nitrogen has been applied up to now. Urea is the fertiliser of choice because it is 26% cheaper than CAN. If you have
no N applied to date you should apply 40-46 units of N on all
the grazing area. By 15th March on heavily stocked farms, it is
recommended that 50-70 units per acre of Nitrogen be applied
to all the grazing area. If you have not used that amount, you
should get out there and spread N, otherwise, you will be short
of grass in April. Follow Teagasc advice because you will not have
grass if you don’t follow the recommendations for your stocking
rate. Heavily stocked farms will be using 40+ units/acre of
Nitrogen on the entire farm in early March and April.
IMPORTANT EVENT
BTAP approved BETTER farm walk
A Beef Farm walk on the Teagasc/Farmers Journal Better Beef
Farm of Billy Glasheen, Mullinahone, (near Ballingarry) Co.
Tipperary will take place on Tuesday March 4th at 2.00 p.m.
Billy runs a store to beef enterprise focusing on the premium
Angus and Hereford markets and aims to finish 240 animals per
year. There are no cows kept on the farm.
Billy is following a plan of increasing the amount of grass as a
proportion of the overall diet thereby reducing his production
costs per kg of output. The positive effects on gross margin can
be seen on the day. This is a BTAP approved event. All are welcome.
FARMING
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 February, 2014
59
Agri Aware and Minister
Coveney give Farm and
Countryside Safety some welly!
GIVE Farm and Countryside Safety
some Welly! That’s the message
from Agri Aware and Minister for
Agriculture, Simon Coveney.
The Minister was on hand as the
five winners of Agri Aware’s Farm
and Countryside Safety Welly
Challenge were all presented with
specially commissioned wellingtons, complete with their winning
pictures emblazoned on them.
Supported by FBD, the IFA and
ESB Networks, Agri Aware’s Farm
and Countryside Safety Welly
Challenge encouraged primary
level students across Ireland to think
about the dangers they might
encounter when on the farm or in
the countryside, and it also helped
to improve their awareness of how
to stay safe in these environments.
Primary level students across
Ireland were invited to submit a
drawing that clearly outlined a danger on the farm or in the countryside, with an accompanying farm
safety message.
The response from primary
schools in 2013 was extraordinary,
with over 5,500 entries received for
the competition.
Agri Aware chose the top five
pictures and accompanying safety
messages submitted by students
from schools across Ireland. The
winners and their classes were
awarded wellington boots, complete
with the winning pictures emblazoned on them.
The five winners of Agri Aware’s
Farm and Countryside Safety Welly
Challenge were all presented with
their winning wellingtons at
Agriculture House, Kildare St.,
Dublin 2 on Thursday, 20th
February.
Speaking to the winning students
and their parents, Minister Simon
Coveney said that Agri Aware’s
welly competition was crucial in
raising awareness about the potential dangers on farms and in the
countryside.
“There are too many accidents
on farms. It’s fantastic that as part of
this competition, more than five
thousand students sat down to think
about farm safety”.
That sentiment was echoed by
Agri Aware’s Chairman, Bernard
Donohue, who said farm safety was
a lesson that needed to be learned
from an early age, especially in light
of the most recent figures which
show that there were 16 farmrelated fatalities in Ireland last year,
and there has already been one
farm-related fatality this year.
Agri Aware’s Executive Director,
Dungarvan Mart Report
BULLOCK
SECTION
2 Friesian Blks 550 kgs made €900 each
3 Aberdeen Angus Blks 481 kgs made
€825 each
3 Hereford Blks 580 kgs made €1,160
each
2 Jersey Bulls 287 kgs made €300 each
HEIFER
SECTION
3 Hereford Heifers weighing 660 kgs
made €1,110 each
1 Aberdeen Angus heifer weighing 625
kgs made €1,100
1 Aberdeen Angus heifer weighing 580
kgs made €925
DRY COWS
1 Limousin Cow 580 kgs made €810
1 Friesian Cow 705 kgs made €750
1 Friesian Cow 720 kgs made €700
1 Friesian Cow 700 kgs made €770
ALL ENQUIRIES TO DUNGARVAN
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PLEASE BE AWARE THERE WILL
BE NO SALE IN DUNGARVAN MART
ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY MONDAY,
MARCH 17th.
O
C
C
Dr Vanessa Woods, said “we very
much enjoyed going through the
5,500 entries for this competition
and the standard of all entries was
very high.
The students and their teachers
across Ireland who entered the
competition should be very proud
and I hope that they will take these
safety messages with them for life”.
Agri Aware also thanked FBD, the
IFA and ESB Networks for supporting this important initiative.
Agri Aware’s Farm and
Countryside Safety Ambassador,
Ger Killeen, was also present at the
prize giving. Ger rose to prominence in 2007, after being chosen as
the National Rehab Person of the
Year, for his bravery in saving his
father Denis’ life, when he was
injured in a farming accident.
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READER’S QUERIES
Question: I joined the AEOS 2
scheme. My contract is due to finish on
the 31st of December, 2016. The new
REPS replacement scheme, GLAS, is due
to start on the 1st of January, 2015 and is
set to replace all other agri-environmental
schemes. Does this mean that AEOS will
cease to exist and that I will have to transfer over to the new scheme? If so, I will
be down two years AEOS money. Can
you please advise?
Answer: Originally, GLAS was set to
takeover from all current agri-environmental schemes and it was envisaged that
all participants could transfer to GLAS
and forego any remaining payment in
AEOS or alternatively they could just
leave AEOS and walk away without
penalty. As GLAS is a scheme that requires
a planner, a mass exodus from AEOS
could prove to be a logistical nightmare as
all may not be able to have their plans
submitted within the often narrow window of opportunity to apply. Further to a
recent meeting with the Minister and his
officials, it is now likely that all participants of AEOS can continue until their
current contracts expire before deciding
to join GLAS or not. This would appear
to be good news for you so keep your fingers crossed. I trust this will clear things
up for you.
Tip of the Week: Make arrangements
to have your Nitrates records for 2013
finalised as this is certainly not the year to
have a reduced single farm payment due
to penalty.
FA R M E R S !
HAVE YOUR FARMING QUESTIONS
ANSWERED BY AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT
TERENCE MORRISSEY
Send your queries to:
Dungarvan Observer,
Shandon, Dungarvan,Co. Waterford,
or to Morrissey & Associates,
Mweelnahorna, Ring,
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
GRAIN MEETING – At the Waterford IFA grain meeting in Lawlors Hotel were (l. to r.): Alex Heskin, Hon. IFA Life Member; Liam
Dunne, National Grain Chairman; Ned Morrissey, Waterford IFA Grain Chairman; Fintan Conway, National Exectutive Grain Secretary.
[Rory Wyley]
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Friends In Low Places
FOLLOWING
Garth
Brooks’ announcement of his
hugely anticipated comeback
event at Dublin's Croke Park
this July, FRIENDS IN LOW
PLACES are putting on a
very special show at the
Theatre Royal Waterford to
celebrate! Come along and
revive that 'Garth' fan within
you and prepare your vocal
box for Garth's big gig!
Friday 25th and Saturday,
26th April at 8.00 p.m.
Friends In Low Places is
fronted by well-known
country singer Trevor Smyth
and features an array of top
class musicians from around
Ireland to make up the live
and very talented eight-piece
band.
You can expect to hear all
the greatest hits of American
country-rock legend Garth
Brooks who first rose to fame
worldwide in the 1990’s with
his own brand of country
music which spawned such
classic songs as ‘If Tomorrow
Never Comes’, Friends In
Low Places’, ‘The Dance’,
‘Baton Rouge’, ‘Shameless’,
‘Unanswered Prayers’ and
many more...
Expect the same electrifying show that Garth Brooks
is renowned for with the state
of the art light and sound
production at ‘Friends In
Low Places’. Our new show
features an amazing lighting
production, flames, ramps,
moving platforms and much
more!
This show really is a must
see for any Brook’s fan and is
promised to offer you the
next best thing to the man
himself! Tickets are €25 and
are available online on
www.theatreroyal.ie
or
through the box office on
051-874402.
Crossword
March 2 – 8
Aries
March 20th –
April 19th
Taurus
April 20th –
May 20th
ACROSS
1 Anders _ , Swedish botanist after whom a flower is
named (4)
3 Colloquial term for a mistake (3-3)
9 An animal with four feet (9)
10 Part of a darts match (3)
11 _ Island is in Upper New York Bay (5)
12 The world is one’s _ , expression of Shakespearean
origin (6)
15 The only Cambridge University college founded by
Cambridge townspeople (6,7)
17 Breakaway African state that existed from 1967 to 1970
(6)
18 An American species of hickory or its nut (5)
21 Shortened word relating to freedom (3)
22 Applied mathematics concerned with the action of forces
on bodies (9)
23 One of the jobs in the garden (6)
24 Hard wood used in shipbuilding (4)
DOWN
1 Speak in a slow and lazy way (5)
2 The _ _ , strong alcoholic drink (4,5)
4 Disorder characterised by a desire to repeat actions (1,1,1)
5 Anagram of BLUSHES (7)
6 _ von Bismarck, Prussian statesman (4)
7 Sound made by treading in thick mud (7)
8 Meeting the required standard (2,2,7)
13 Process encouraging drivers to replace cars with ones that
are more fuel-efficient (9)
14 The _ for the Prosecution, Agatha Christie short story
(7)
16 Word describing a kind of trout (7)
19 A narrow opening, as in one’s armour (5)
20 A squalid and overcrowded urban area (4)
22 Abbreviated name of a province of Canada (3)
SOLUTION
S
OMEONE will be glad of your advice this
week as you are full of wisdom on matters of
the heart. Don’t forget to make time for yourself as
you need someone to listen too.
B
E diplomatic around a loved one who may not
appreciate your views on a certain matter.
Don’t rush in where others fear to tread, you may
be brave but don’t be stupid!
Gemini
Y
Cancer
A
Leo
L
OVERS or friends will thank you this week
when they see all the hard effort that you have
been putting in to make a scheme work. But has
being busy kept your mind off an important issue?
Virgo
Y
Libra
T
HIS week could prove to be an exciting one
when a face from the past re-enters your life.
It’s also a week where your love life moves up a
gear. Be prepared for some changes.
Scorpio
I
Sagittarius
N
Capricorn
TART to think of the future this week and your
plans for this summer. Travelling either home
or abroad is on the cards, as well as the chance to
rediscover an old passion.
May 21st –
June 20th
June 21st –
July 22nd
July 23rd –
August 22nd
August 23rd –
September
22nd
September
23rd –
October 22nd
October 23rd –
November
21st
OU are always someone who brightens other’s
days, but you may be feeling a little down this
week – worrying about all your problems at once
won’t help. Relax the feelings will soon pass.
DVENTURE is afoot! You are in a mood to
expand your horizons and get out and about.
Take the chance to meet new people or perhaps
meet up with old friends this week.
OU’RE feeling sociable and can hardly wait
for the weekend. You could be a bit more
headstrong than usual this week and that means
you will get your way no matter what!
T’S time for a spring clean – take time to enjoy
your home and ‘chuck out the chintz’ along with
your clutter. Freeing up your life will help you see
an issue in a clearer light.
EVER mind what other people say this week,
no one and no thing can get you down. So
November
make time to spend with friends and family and
22nd –
December 21st spread a little of your happiness around.
December
22nd –
January 19th
S
Aquarius
Y
Pisces
T
January 20th –
February 18th
February 19th
– March 19th
OU may feel that work colleagues are getting
on your nerves this week – try to take time to
relax away from your job. Spending free hours
with a loved one will soothe your soul.
HE winds of change are blowing in your
direction, so be prepared for some unexpected
travel plans or maybe a change of direction on the
work front during the next few weeks.
~ Movie Reviews ~
In association with SGC Dungarvan
NON STOP
Opens 28th February
Global action star Liam Neeson stars in
NON-STOP, a suspense thriller played out at
40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic
flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air
Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of
cryptic text messages demanding that he
instruct the Government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures
the money, a passenger on his flight will be
killed every 20 minutes. NON-STOP, which
reunites Neeson with UNKNOWN director
Jaume Collet-Serra and producer Joel Silver, costars Golden Globe Award winner Julianne
Moore and will be released by Universal
Pictures on February 28th, 2014. The
StudioCanal production is also produced by
Andrew Rona and Steve Richards.
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
AWARD WINNING FILM Starring
Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts
Sam Shepard kicks off the screen adaptation
of “August: Osage County” with a foggy reference to T. S. Eliot and a succinct account of
some of the family pathology that will occupy
his kin (and the audience) for the next couple
of hours. “My wife takes pills,” he says, “and I
drink.” Mr. Shepard is Beverly Weston, a poet
living in a big, faded farmhouse in northeastern
Oklahoma.
Beverly’s wife, Violet, soon makes her
wobbly, cackling entrance in the person of
Meryl Streep. She takes pills. He drinks. And
then Mr. Shepard quits the scene.You will miss
him.You might also envy him.
Beverly’s disappearance sets in motion an
especially loud and rambunctious variation on
a tried-and-true theme.You’ve seen it before, in
plays and indie movies and holiday episodes of
your favorite televisions shows. An extended
clan descends on the old home place to bicker,
reminisce, air long-hidden secrets and smash a
few dinner plates.Tears are shed, lessons learned,
award nominations eagerly solicited.
In addition to the pills and booze already
noted, the menu at this particular feast of dysfunction includes adultery, divorce and incest.
But the story of the Weston family – Beverly
and Violet’s three daughters and their various
menfolk, as well as Violet’s sister and brotherin-law – is secondary to the spectacle the actors
make of themselves. Really, “acting” is an inadequate word for what the cast of this movie is
doing. Maybe, in honour of one of the leading
industries in the Sooner State, we should call it
“fracting.” The application of enormous pressure is involved, a great quantity of subterranean
gas is forced to the surface, and the environmental consequences are likely to be controversial.
Another way to think of “August: Osage
County,” which was directed by John Wells and
adapted by Tracy Letts from his own play, is as a
thespian cage match. Within a circumscribed
space, a bunch of unquestionably talented performers is assembled with no instructions other
than to top one another.
One twitchy confession must be excelled by
another. The same with smoldering, sarcastic
speeches, explosions of tears, wistful jags of nostalgia and imperious gazes of disgust. It goes
without saying that nobody can beat Ms. Streep
at this game.
Remember Amy Adams in “Julie and Julia”?
Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada”?
Anyone at all in “The Iron Lady”? Of course
not. Here Ms. Streep smokes, rants, bites her fingers, slurs her speech and spews obscenities with
the gusto of a tornado laying waste to a small
town. Julia Roberts, playing Barbara, Beverly’s
favourite daughter and therefore Violet’s rival,
tries to hold her own by refusing to smile. She
also slaps a face and breaks a plate. It’s hardly a
fair contest.
RIDE ALONG
Opens 28th February
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube lead the lineup in
Ride Along, the new film from the director and
the producer of the blockbuster comedy Think
Like a Man. When a fast-talking guy joins his
girlfriend's brother – a hot-tempered cop – to
patrol the streets of Atlanta, he gets entangled in
the officer's latest case. Now, in order to prove
that he deserves his future bride, he must survive
the most insane 24 hours of his life. For the past
two years, high-school security guard Ben
(Hart) has been trying to show decorated APD
detective James (Cube) that he's more than just
a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James'
sister, Angela (Tika Sumpter).When Ben finally
gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's
earned the seasoned policeman's respect and
asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing
that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has
what it takes to take care of his sister, James
invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell
out of the trainee. But when the wild night
leads them to the most notorious criminal in
the city, James will find that his new partner's
rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it. John Leguizamo and
Laurence Fishburne join the cast of the actioncomedy directed by Tim Story. Ride Along is
produced by Will Packer (Think Like a Man),
alongside Ice Cube, Matt Alvarez (Barbershop)
and Larry Brezner (Good Morning,Vietnam).
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Tchaikovsky)
Ballet live from The Royal Ballet
Wednesday, 19th March, at 7.15 p.m.
Good triumphs over evil in this gorgeously
glittering fairytale as the beautiful Princess
Aurora danced by Sarah Lamb, Royal Ballet
Principal, is awakened by the handsome Prince
Désiré danced by Royal Ballet Principal Steven
McRae on the iconic Covent Garden stage.
Combining all the charm and virtuosity that
this much-loved classic ballet has to offer, this
world of magic, romance and dark enchantment
is set to delight cinema audiences worldwide on
Wednesday, 19th March, when it is broadcast
live into more than 1400 cinemas across 32
countries.
The full Company of The Royal Ballet fills
the stage with colour and energy in a fabulous
showcase while the mesmerising set designs,
exquisite costumes and elaborate stage effects
create an unparalleled ambience and provide the
ultimate Royal Ballet heritage experience. The
timeless ruins and shadowy, creeping trees contrast with the opulent gilt of the Royal court
scenes in a visually spectacular production.This
is all set against Tchaikovsky’s remarkable score,
one of the most-loved ballet scores of all time.
This cornerstone of the Royal Ballet’s repertory contains memorable moments from the
iconic and breathtaking Rose Adagio to the
vigorous hunting dances and the famous waltz
for Aurora and her Prince.The Sleeping Beauty
wins new admirers at every performance and is
set to reach its largest ever global audience as it
is screened live for one night only.
First staged in St Petersburg in 1890, The
Sleeping Beauty is the pinnacle of classical ballet: a perfect marriage of Petipa's choreography
and Tchaikovsky's music and a glorious challenge for every dancer on stage. It is also The
Royal Ballet's signature work.
To mark the Company's 75th birthday in
2006, Monica Mason and Christopher Newton
revitalized its landmark 1946 production, which
re-established Petipa's choreography as recorded
by Imperial Ballet regisseur Nicholas Sergeyev,
to a scenario and staging developed by Ninette
de Valois herself, founder of The Royal Ballet.
With Oliver Messel's gorgeous original
designs wonderfully re-imagined by Peter
Farmer, and additional choreography by
Anthony Dowell, Christopher Wheeldon and
Frederick Ashton, today's Sleeping Beauty not
only captures the mood of the original but
shows that this is very much a living work for
The Royal Ballet, growing and changing with
the Company while celebrating its past.
Across: 1 Dahl, 3 Boo-boo, 9 Quadruped, 10 Set, 11 Ellis, 12
Oyster, 15 Corpus Christi, 17 Biafra, 18 Pecan, 21 Lib, 22
Mechanics, 23 Mowing, 24 Teak.
Down: 1 Drawl, 2 Hard stuff, 4 OCD, 5 Bushels, 6 Otto, 7
Squelch, 8 Up to scratch, 13 Scrappage, 14 Witness, 16
Rainbow, 19 Chink, 20 Slum, 22 Man.
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33rd West Waterford Drama
Festival is Ready to Go
THE wild winds of Winter are
now behind us, the roads are
cleared, the electricity is back and
the daffodils are braving the cold,
to peep from the cushions of the
earth. On Thursday the 6th
March, for the thirty third time,
the West Waterford Drama
Festival will begin in St.
Michael’s Hall in Ballyduff on
the banks of the river
Blackwater.
Groups from Cork, Louth,
Wexford,
Waterford,
and
Tipperary will visit.The works of
Playwrights
from
Canada,
America, England, France and
Ireland will be performed.While
comedy thrillers, memory plays,
French farces & Irish farces, plays
within plays and period dramas
are among the genres that will be
seen. Something for everybody
from the best drama groups in
the country and some of the best
playwrights in the world….. and
it’s all to be seen in Ballyduff.
The Irish playwrights that are
on show this year are Billy
Roche, Nancy Harris and Enda
Walsh. Billy Roche’s play ‘The
Cavalcaders’ from 1993 explores
the lives and loves of 4
Barbershop singers but the musical harmony is not reflected in
their private lives. Ballyduff
would have seen this and other
Roche plays previously such as
‘Poor Beast in the Rain’ and ‘A
handful of Stars’.
The second, Nancy Harris, an
acclaimed new Irish writer asks,
‘Why all of a sudden does everybody have to know everything
about each other?’ She poses the
question of our reliance on social
media in her play ‘No
Romance’. This was first premiered in the Abbey Theatre in
2012 with great reviews.
Enda Walsh, one of Ireland’s
brightest new playwrights, first
came to prominence in 1996
with his play ‘Disco Pigs’ which
was later adapted for the screen
starring Cillian Murphy, this year
in Ballyduff we will see his play
‘The Walworth Farce’ which
won the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival in 2007. This play is set
in Walworth Road, London
which combines hilarious
moments with shocking realism;
it delivers an insight into what
happens when we become stuck
in the stories we tell ourselves
about ourselves. This is a play
within a play, where Enda Walsh
looks at a new genre which has
not been presented before
namely Irish Farce.
Conna, Wexford, Nenagh and
Ballyduff all bring plays by
American playwrights. Conna
Dramatic
Society
brings
‘Deathtrap’ by Ira Levin set in
1978. This again, is a play within
a play and is a comedy thriller. It
is the longest running play on
Broadway and was adapted into
a film starring Christoper Reeve
and Michael Caine in 1982. It
has the basic components of a
thriller and horror stories with
reversals and unexpected turn of
events. A pair of lovers plot to
murder an obtrusion which happens to be a wife!
Wexford performs ‘Other
Desert Cities’ by Jon Robin Baitz
set at Christmas 2004 in
California. This comedy and
intense family drama sees the
return of a sister after 6 years
who announces that she is about
to publish a memoir dredging up
a tragic event in the family’s history.
Bruce
Graham’s
‘The
Outgoing Tide’ will be performed by Nenagh, a poignant
play about illness, death and personal choice. It is set in
Philadelphia and touches issues
that families faced with
Alzheimer’s have to deal with.
The home team Ballyduff
bring ‘Curse of the Starving
Class’ by Sam Shepard set in a
farmhouse in California in 1978.
It is a dark comic exploration of
the American family psyche that
search for freedom, security and
ultimately meaning in their lives.
Palace Players, Fermoy bring
‘Einstein’s Gift’ by Vern Theissen,
a Canadian playwright. The play
is set in 2003, Albert Einstein recollects on the life and career of
German Chemist Dr Fritz
Haber.This is a memory play that
looks at the relationship between
Einstein and Haber and the
dynamic differences between
both their scientific and moral
principles.
It wouldn’t be a real festival
unless we had a bit of period
drama and this year it is Dundalk
who bring ‘The Winslow Boy’ by
Terence Rattigan. This play was
adapted for TV as late as 1990
staring Gordan Jackson and
Emma Thompson.
It tells the story of a father
fighting to clear his son’s name
after he stole a five-shilling postal
order.This was an actual incident
that happened in the Edwardian
era at the Royal Naval College.
It is Brideview, Tallow who
bring the real romance with ’13
Rue de L’amour’ by Georges
Feydeau set in 1892.
A French play that recollects
the overlapping affairs among the
bourgeois in the turn-of-the
century Paris, the kind of play
where a hopeful lover gets
caught, not by the intended,
wearing only socks.
And that’s it folks…the 33rd
line up, ‘The Cavalcaders’ is the
only play that has been seen on
the Ballyduff stage before so why
not come along and see our own
Billy Roche’s work or some of
the 9 new plays on offer by many
new stars of international play
writing. Booking has opened on
058-60456 between 2.00 p.m.
and 8.00 p.m. daily.
Book in for some entertainment for yourself and enjoy the
warm friendly atmosphere at the
West Waterford Drama Festival in
Ballyduff.
Dungarvan Dramatic Club
THE Pollitt family may
have gathered to celebrate
Big Daddy's birthday but
the atmosphere in the
household is far from being
rosy in the garden.
Conversation may well be
plentiful but the family
members have brought
LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE
PRESENTS SNOW WHITE AND
BOSCO
The Lambert Puppet Theatre is now
widely recognised as the Premier Touring
Puppet Theatre Company in Ireland and also
internationally renowned for its many fine
productions in Theatres throughout Ireland,
The UK and Europe.
From its earliest beginning the Lambert
family has been involved with RTE
TV, working the hugely popular series
Wanderly Wagon featuring the Late Eugene
Lambert and Judge. Paula Lambert was the
'Bosco' voice on TV for seventeen years and
indeed BOSCO is still a firm favourite with
the younger children and will make a nostalgic
appearance in the opening part of the Show.
This is a beautifully produced show with
large puppets, colourful sets and exquisite
lighting and is suitable for an age group up to
ten years of age.Theatre Royal Sunday, March
9th at 3.00 p.m. Tickets are €10 and are available online on www.theatreroyal.ie or through
the box office on 051-874402.
‘DIG’
Playwright and Director, Seamus
O’Rourke has become well known in the
theatre world for tackling serious contemporary social issues through humour and some
very quirky, but recognisable rural Irish characters. ‘dig’ is no different…
Two old friends,Tom O’Donnell and James
McHugh are digging a grave for local character ‘Smokey’ McCormack. The spirit of the
recently deceased man joins them on stage for
the entire play, but it’s still too late for Smokey
to explain exactly what was going on with
certain members of the local GAA team in his
house in the years leading up to his death.
Tom O’Donnell’s son was a member of that
team until he was killed in a road accident and
so too was James McHugh’s son… he went to
England to work shortly after his friend died
and young Terry McCann was there and now
reluctantly joins the grave digging party. In
some parts of rural Ireland graves are still dug
by friends and neighbours of the deceased and
not by professional gravediggers.
This play is about that ritual… and about
things that never get said between men… men
who played sport together, men who would
die for one another, men who would do anything for the ‘cause’ and yet keep their real
thoughts a secret to the grave. See the play at
the Theatre Royal on Saturday, 8th March at
8pm.Tickets are €18/€16 conc. and are available online on www.theatreroyal.ie or through
the box office on 051 874402.
their own personal agenda
to the table. As the evening
progresses
each
person begins to face up to
the issues they had been
bottling up inside.
The storm that has been
brewing for years within
the Pollitt household is
Martin Landers reviews his script while Director Fidelma Meaney
keeps a close eye on the action on stage.
unleashed and more than
one kind of sickness is
uncovered.
The
mirror
is
reversed and the picture
perfect happy family reveals
a darker side full of deceit
and mendacity.
DDC’s
spring production ‘Cat on a
Hot Tin Roof ’ by
Tennessee Williams is
directed
by
Fidelma
Meaney and will be staged
at Dungarvan Town Hall
Theatre Wednesday 19th to
Saturday, 22nd March. Not
to missed! Book your tickets on 086-3244175.
Big Mamma (Mary Kelly) tries to reason with Brick (Brian
Pattwell).
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Stage to screen February/March 2014
exhibition and a live, torch-lit
burial in the grounds of the
Museum, the broadcast of
Vikings Live will be a reminder
of how the Vikings have shaped
our modern lives.
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Viking ships and swords, burial
and beliefs, language and legacy.
With
stunning
close-up
photography of the Viking
swords and axes, coins and
jewellery, hoards, amulets in the
SW
War Horse Live from The
National Theatre
Thursday, 27th February, at
7.00 p.m.
The National Theatre's
original stage production of
War Horse, broadcast live from
London's West End to cinemas.
Since its first performance at
the National Theatre in 2007,
War Horse has become an
international smash hit, capturing the imagination of four
million people around the
world. Based on Michael
Morpurgo's novel and adapted
for the stage by Nick Stafford,
War Horse takes audiences on
an extraordinary journey from
the fields of rural Devon to the
trenches of First World War
France. Filled with stirring
music and songs, this powerfully moving and imaginative
drama is a show of phenomenal
inventiveness. At its heart are
astonishing life-size puppets by
South Africa's Handspring
Puppet Company, who bring
breathing, galloping, charging
horses to thrilling life on stage.
The Sleeping Beauty
(Tchaikovsky) Live from
The Royal Ballet
Wednesday, 19th March, at
7.15 p.m.
First staged in St Petersburg
in 1890,The Sleeping Beauty is
the pinnacle of classical ballet: a
perfect marriage of Petipa's
choreography
and
Tchaikovsky's music and a
glorious challenge for every
dancer on stage. It is also The
Royal Ballet's signature work.
To mark the Company's
75th birthday in 2006, Monica
Mason
and
Christopher
Newton revitalized its landmark 1946 production, which
re-established Petipa's choreography as recorded by Imperial
Ballet regisseur Nicholas
Sergeyev, to a scenario and
staging developed by Ninette
de Valois herself, founder of The
Royal Ballet.
With
Oliver
Messel's
gorgeous original designs
wonderfully re-imagined by
Peter Farmer, and additional
choreography by Anthony
Dowell, Christopher Wheeldon
and Frederick Ashton, today's
Sleeping Beauty not only captures the mood of the original
but shows that this is very
much a living work for The
Royal Ballet, growing and
changing with the Company
while celebrating its past.
Elton John - The Million
Dollar Piano
Saturday 22nd & Thursday,
27th March, at 8.30 p.m.
From Caesars Palace, Las
Vegas – to your local Cinema:
Elton John – The Million
Dollar Piano.
World-renowned
singer,
songwriter and performer, the
legendary Elton John performs
his critically acclaimed 'The
Million Dollar Piano' concert
from The Colosseum at Caesars
Palace in Las Vegas. 'The
Million Dollar Piano', is currently being performed to
standing ovations during
Elton's residency at Caesar's
Palace and includes all of
Elton's greatest hits from
throughout his career including
'Rocket Man', 'Tiny Dancer',
'Saturday Night's Alright for
Fighting', 'I'm Still Standing',
'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road',
'Crocodile Rock' and 'Your
Song'. At the centrepiece of the
performance is the show's
namesake piano, featuring more
than 68 LED video screens
created by Yamaha. The stateof-the-art piano is the perfect
accompaniment to Elton's
greatest hits displaying imagery
to complement the entertainer's fan favourites. Elton
said, "I've had the best time (in
Las Vegas) because I always
thought of it as a challenge and
wanted to put on the best
show. I don't think there could
be a better-looking show than
this in Vegas or in any venue
anywhere."
OTHELLO (Verdi) Opera
Live from Teatro San Carlo
Napoli
Tuesday, 22nd April, at 6.30
p.m.
Verdi composed Othello
after a long period of silence.
Fifteen years after Aida (1871)
he came back to work on the
opera inspired by Shakespeare’s
masterpiece, at the invitation of
Boito and Ricordi. The season
2013/14 at San Carlo offers a
unique occasion to rediscover,
at a distance of few months, the
two masterpieces, bringing
light to the changes of Verdi’s
style in that decade.The author
acted attuned to the sensitivity
of the end of the century,
choosing one of the most disturbing psychological dramas
to plumb the depths of the
man’s soul.
Vikings Exhibition Live
Exclusive private viewing
from the British Museum
Thursday, 24th April, at 7.00
p.m.
The world premiere of
Vikings Live from the British
Museum, an exclusive private
view of the BP exhibition
'Vikings: life and legend' in the
company of world experts.
Introduced by British Museum
Director Neil MacGregor and
presented by historian and
broadcaster Michael Wood, this
fascinating exhibition will be
brought to life by curators
Gareth Williams and Tom
Williams, alongside experts on
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The Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky) live from
The Royal Ballet
Wednesday, 19th March, at 7.15 p.m.
First staged in St Petersburg in 1890,
The Sleeping Beauty is the pinnacle of classical
ballet: a perfect marriage of Petipa's
choreography and Tchaikovsky's music and a
glorious challenge for every dancer on stage.
It is also The Royal Ballet's signature work.
To mark the Company's 75th birthday in 2006,
Monica Mason and Christopher Newton revitalised its landmark 1946 production, which
re-established Petipa's choreography as recorded by Imperial Ballet regisseur Nicholas Sergeyev,
to a scenario and staging developed by Ninette de Valois herself, founder of The Royal Ballet.
The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away
to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and
post your entries into The Sleeping Beauty Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon,
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 11th March. Editor’s decision is final
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Observer Competition Winner
Mary Jeans Beauty Salon
Karen Hallahan, Ballynahemry, Cappagh, Dungarvan, Co.
Waterford.
Winner can collect prize at Dungarvan Observer offices,
Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
War Horse @ SGC
Dungarvan
Anita Flynn, 55 Arillagh, Bracken Grove, Waterford.
Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.
Cheltenham Preview Night
Michael Coakley, Liskeelty, Grange, Youghal, Co. Waterford.
Tom Kilmartin, Ballymote, Dunhill, Co. Waterford.
William Leahy, Bishopstown, Lismore, Co. Waterford.
Ger Walsh, Grawn, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.
Pat McGrath, Moorehill, Tallow, Co. Waterford.
Tom Whelan, 93 Springfield, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
Winner can collect prize at Dungarvan Observer offices,
Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
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THUR.
CONFINED
6th Mar
Conna Dramatic Society
FRI.
OPEN
7th Mar
Palace Players
SAT.
OPEN
8th Mar
Dundalk Theatre Workshop
SUN.
OPEN
9th Mar
Wexford Drama Group
MON.
CONFINED
10th Mar
Kilrush Drama Group
Deathtrap
by Ira Levin
Einsteinʼs Gift
by Vern Thiessen
The Winslowby Terence
BoyRattigan
Other Desert byCities
Jon Robin Baitz
The Cavalcaders
by Billy Roche
6th -15th MARCH
AT
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BALLYDUFF
@ 8.15 pm NIGHTLY
BOOKINGS ON:
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FROM
24th FEBRUARY
2.00pm - 8.00pm
TUE.
OPEN
11th Mar
Brideview Drama Group
WED.
CONFINED
12th Mar
Skibbereen Theatre Society
THUR.
OPEN
13th Mar
Nenagh Players
FRI.
OPEN
14th Mar
Ballyduff Drama Group
SAT.
OPEN
15th Mar
13 Rue de LʼAmour
by Georges Feydeau
No Romanceby Nancy Harris
Parental Supervision advised
The Outgoing byTide
Bruce Graham
Curse of the Starving
Class
by Sam Shepard
Parental Supervision advised
Kilmeen Drama Group
The Walworth Farce
by Enda Walsh
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Dungarvan man will rub
shoulders with Hollywood
stars at world premiere
of Irish film
A DUNGARVAN man
will be rubbing shoulders
with Hollywood actors
and directors this March,
when the feature film he
stars in makes its world
premiere at the prestigious
South
by
Southwest
(SXSW)
International
Film
Festival in Austin, Texas,
USA.
Maurice (Moe) Dunford
stars as ‘Patrick’ in the Terry
McMahon film ‘Patrick’s
Day’, alongside Kerry Fox
(Shallow Grave; Sex &
Violence);
Catherine
Walker (Dark Touch, Leap
Year); and Philip Jackson
(My Week with Marilyn;
Little Voice).
‘Patrick’s Day’ shot at
A scene from the Irish movie ‘Patrick’s Day’ which features
‘Patrick’ (Moe Dunford) with obsessive mother ‘Karen’ (Catherine
Walker).
locations around Dublin
and Wicklow, was officially
selected to have its world
premiere at the SXSW
Festival in Texas, which
takes place between 7th
March and 16th March,
2014.
The Irish feature film is
an unflinching drama about
mental health issues, and
tells the story of schizophrenic ‘Patrick’ (Moe
Dunford), who falls in love
with ‘Maura’ (Kerry Fox),
an alcoholic, suicidal flight
attendant, but Patrick’s
obsessive mother ‘Karen’
(Catherine Walker), enlists
the help of dysfunctional
detective ‘Freeman’ (Philip
Jackson), to separate them.
The film features haunting backing tracks by
Damien Dempsey, which
compliments the fantastic
acting.
Patrick’s Day, which is
backed by Bord Scannán na
hÉireann (the Irish Film
Board) and was chosen
from a selection of over
6,000 international submis-
Moe Dunford as “Patrick” in the Terry McMahon film ‘Patrick’s Day’ which will make its world
premiere at the prestigious SXSW International Film Festival in Austin, Texas, USA, this March.
sions to the festival, to have
its world premiere at the
SXSW Festival.
Patrick’s
Day
was
selected for the ‘Narrative
Spotlight’ category and will
screen, alongside world premieres from mavericks such
as Robert Duvall, John
Malkovich, Juliette Lewis,
and Rosario Dawson, and
many others.
Director
Terry
McMahon, along with Moe
Dunford, Kerry Fox, and
Tim Palmer (producer) will
be in Austin,Texas, to attend
the SXSW Film Festival.
There are high hopes
that Patrick’s Day will be in
with a chance to win an
award at the film festival.
Moe (26) a past pupil of
Dungarvan
CBS
and
Dublin’s Gaiety School of
Acting, will also star in
“Vikings” (Season 2), playing Aethelwulf, the Prince
of Wessex, which is
expected to air later in
March on the History
Channel and on RTÉ.
Moe has featured in
many popular TV shows,
including The Tudors;
Game of Thrones; An Crisis
Eile; and Raw; as well as
stage plays Romeo and
Juliet; A
Midsummer
Night’s Dream; Richard III,
and many more.
SOCIAL NETWORK
The Patrick’s Day movie
trailer can be viewed at
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=VdmiKDmmZjo&feature=youtube_gdata_player.
Follow on Twitter:
@PatricksDay_
or
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/PatricksDay.
Free family events in
County Waterford to
celebrate National
Tree Week 2014
Celebrating 30 years of the annual festival,
during which over 500,000 trees have been
planted
RESIDENTS in County
Waterford are invited to
attend a number of free,
fun-filled activities for all
the family to enjoy as part
of the National Tree
Council
of
Ireland’s
‘National Tree Week 2014’,
which takes place from
March 2nd to 8th.
Sponsored
by
SSE
Airtricity - Ireland’s greenest home energy provider –
the week-long festival is
now in its 30th year. This
year’s theme, ‘The Sound of
Trees’, highlights the many
ways in which trees enrich
our daily lives with sound whether it’s the rustle of
leaves in woodlands, the
chirping of birds in a forest,
a fiddle reaching a
crescendo or heels dancing
on a timber floor.
Woodland now accounts
for less than 12% of Ireland’s
land area – far below the
European average of 40%.
Central to National Tree
Week is the organisation of
tree planting events, which
have seen more than half a
million trees planted around
the country over the past 30
years. As part of this year’s
National Tree Week campaign, over 15,000 free trees
are being provided by
Coillte to be distributed
and planted by community
groups and organisations
across Ireland.
Over the course of
National Tree Week 2014,
more than 100 entertaining
and educational tree-related
events will take place in
every county throughout
the country to celebrate the
positive impact that trees
have on our lives. Events
taking place in Waterford
include:
Date and Time: Saturday,
March 1st at 2.00 p.m.
Title: Celebrate Tree
Week
Venue:
Blackwater
Plantsplus Garden Centre,
Kinsalebeg (Near Youghal)
Organising
Body:
Blackwater
Plantsplus
Garden Centre
Event Info: The best
time to plant a tree was 20
years ago. The second best
time is today.
At
Blackwater, we believe in
trees. We believe that there
is a tree for every person
and garden.
Our FREE workshop
will guide you in how to
choose the perfect tree for
your garden and occasion.
Donations to our Hospice
Fund are welcome.
For a full list of events,
please visit:
www.treecouncil.ie
Solas Valentine’s Night at the Woodlands Hotel were: Redmond O'Brien, Ann O'Brien, Susanne Daniels, Mary O'Brien, Maria Waldron,
Mary Phelan Power, Brian Power.
[John Power]
Déise Greenway is good news
for business - Chamber
DUNGARVAN and West
Waterford Chamber has
said that the proposed Déise
Greenway, from Dungarvan
to Waterford City, will offer
“endless possibilities” for
businesses in County
Waterford.
The route, unofficially
named as ‘Déise Greenway’
by a local support group, has
been flagged by County
Manager Michael Walsh as
“an absolute priority for the
Council” and publicly supported by County Mayor,
Damien Geoghegan and
City
Mayor,
John
Cummins.
“This is fantastic news
for the businesses of
County Waterford as the
development offers endless
possibilities not only in
terms of current business
growth but also in the form
of new initiatives such as
bike hire, shops, restaurants
and accommodation to
name but a few all the way
along the Greenway,” said a
Chamber spokesperson.
The Greenway support
group has been in touch
with Westport Chamber of
Commerce whose members have, over the past few
years, benefitted from the
Western Greenway through
increased footfall leading to
the creation of new jobs
and the protection of existing employment.
“The Great Western
Greenway has been remarkable for Mayo,” said
Stephanie
Colombani,
CEO, Westport Chamber.
“Business and tourism
has benefitted in Westport
but even more so the
smaller villages where the
Greenway passes through
have received huge tourism
boosts.
“We have seen more
businesses open along the
route of the Greenway
offering more employment
to the area.
“Outdoor pursuits have
become very popular from
the young to the old using
the Greenway for sporting
and recreational purposes.
We are delighted to have
such facilities on our
doorstep,” added
Ms.
Colombani.
A Greenway can happen
for County Waterford and
people are being urged to
make a submission on the
proposal to Waterford
County Council.
Online details can be
found
www.waterfordcoco.ie/en/community/cy
cleandpedestriangreenway/
Alternatively you can
view the plans at both the
Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay,
Dungarvan, or at the
Library in Kilmacthomas,
County Waterford.
To find out more about
the project and the Deise
Greenway Support Group
please
log
onto
www.deisegreenway.com
or find them on Facebook
at “Deise Greenway”.