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The 2011 Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford, part of the An Post Cycle Series in association with the Irish Sports Council took place last weekend and another chapter in the history of this great event was written! In the week leading up to this the fifth anniversary edition, we all knew that something extra special was going to unfold with an unprecedented 4300 having already pre-entered for the Sunday cycling extravaganza and the fantastic news that we were going to be joined on the day by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny.

On Sunday morning the sun was shining and thousands of bikes glistened outside Dungarvan Sports Centre the atmosphere was amazing as the Taoiseach sporting the 2011 Tour jersey officially started the three events and then set

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Congratulations

Our congratulations to Geraldine Everett for her excellent performance with partner Gareth McGlinchy and a win in the finals of the Grade 3 Section mixed doubles in Larkspur Cashel Open Tournament that ended on Sat 27th August .

Supervalu Senior Tennis Open Championship

The Supervalu Senior Tennis Open Championship at Castleview closes the Open Tournament season for this part of the country. It runs from 12th-24th September and with closing date on Wed. 31st August at 8pm, there is still time to get your entry in. Entries are coming in daily and already it looks like this 44th edition of the event is attracting large numbers. Entry forms are available in the Clubhouse or can be downloaded from the website: http://www.castleviewltc.ie or by sending an email to info@castleviewltc.ie.

Members can give their entry to any committee Member. Members are invited

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One of the big road races of the year in Ireland is scheduled for Saturday next in Waterford City and the Tramore Road area organised for Athletics Ireland by Waterford Athletic Club and it starts near the RSC at 1pm sharp.Its the Woodie's DIY Half Marathon Challenge open to all incorporating the National Half Marathon for men and women and a huge crowd is expected to participate. Online entries close Thursday August 31st but on the day entries will be taken at RSC up to 12 noon only please note the cut off time. Full details on Athletic Ireland Website

Race Route

The following is the route of the race.Start outside Woodie's on the Cork Road, straight into the cross road at end of Manor Street ( Car Stand ) and turn right onto Johnstown.Turn right below the infirmary onto St Ursula's

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Although five teams have already qualified for the Waterford Senior Hurling quarter finals following last weekend's full complement of games, there are still a number of spots to be decided over the coming weeks. Reigning champions De La Salle and beaten finalists Ballygunner confirmed their places along with Mount Sion, Lismore and Fourmilewater although in some cases it was just by "the skin of their teeth". However it really all about avoiding the banana skins and reaching qualification.

County kingpins of 2010 De La Salle were mightily relieved at Fraher Field on Sunday as they came from behind to eke out a 1-13 apiece draw against Fourmilewater. The challengers got off to the best possible start as Jamie Barron goaled early on and this along with some fine point taking gave the Ballymac outfit a comfortable three point lead at the

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Young Blues travel to Wexford

Wexford Youths U19s 1 - 1 Waterford U-19s

The young Blues travelled to Wexford to play their first game of the new National U-19 League and, having lead since the 30th minute, were within moments of gaining all three points, as their hosts scored in the 90th minute to equalize.

Blues manager Tommy Griffin set-out a 4-4-2 attacking formation with Sean Maguire and Russell Quirke up front, and a midfeld four of Alan Rhodes, Jason Keane, Conor Coad and Jack Doherty. Captain Adam Potter, Thomas Whitty, Conor Acheson and Ethan Butler made up the back line. Disappointingly there was no place in the starting eleven for Craig Keane as many supporters were looking forward to seeing him in action at this level.

Both teams started nervously and the defences quickly gained control of the game, with Whitty and Acheson

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A Waterford United team that appeared to lack spirit and effort made a timid exit from the FAI Cup on Friday night at the RSC. Former Blues player Daryl Kavanagh was the man who came back to haunt his old club by scoring two goals within the opening 20 minutes. He opened the scoring on 17 minutes, heading to the back of the net from 3 yards after the home goalkeeper Kevin Burns had parried a header from Shane McFaul following a corner kick. He was on the mark once again in the 20th minute, this time finding the net from inside the left side of the penalty area after good work on the right by Anto Murphy.

Dwayne Wilson had two chances for Waterford shortly afterwards. He headed wide at the back post following a right wing cross from Paul

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Jim Power lives at Ard na Greine in Waterford City and is an ardent supporter of the Solas Centre. This is following the “enormous” help the Solas Centre gave him when he was diagnosed with cancer. At first Jim coped by himself and kept up a front but soon found that this was not working and contacted the Solas Centre.

There he could let down his guard and open up to people. As he entered the Centre and was greeted at reception, he says he broke down. “The lady sat me down and got me a cup of tea and put her arms around me like a mother.” Jim availed of counselling and reflexology at the Solas Centre and believes that this service was invaluable in

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A fun filled FREE events programme has been announced today (Monday, August 22) for the Waterford Harvest Festival which takes place in the city from September 3 to 11.

Kicking off the FREE events programme the ‘Local Food Heroes Market’ will take place at Athenaeum House Hotel from noon on Sunday, September 4; a feast of local producers will showcase their wares at the stunning Suirside location.

Daily from September 4 to 7, ‘Le Taste’ will take place at the Theatre Royal Waterford where a range of workshops and tastings will be hosted by Slow Food France from 12.30 to 1.30pm showcasing the unique features of their region’s gastronomic heritage.

On September 7 and 8 at WIT, Slow Food Ireland in association with the culinary school at WIT, will

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A 12 metre male Sperm Whale stranded itself on Cunnigar Spit, near Dungarvan, last Friday. The animal was first spotted in difficulty off the Hook peninsula on Thursday night.. When news of the stranding was first known, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and the National Parks and Wildlife Service co-ordinated efforts to relieve the mammal's condition by keeping it damp with seawater as it lay on its side. The last live Sperm Whale that beached on the Irish coast was four years ago in County Donegal. The sperm whale is the world's largest predator and while over 67 have been washed up on the Irish coastline, most have them have died at sea. The last authenticated stranding in the Southeast was in County Wexford 18 years ago. The whale was almost completely submerged by the high tide on Friday

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backlog concern

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) is concerned that thousands of families may not receive their Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance before the new school term begins at the end of the month.

Schools are asked by the SVP to make allowances for pupils who might have to return to school without their school uniforms.

According to the SVP there is a risk that many eligible families, who do not receive payment in time, will fall into arrears with other bills or use moneylenders in order to pay for clothing and footwear for school.

The SVP says that it welcomes the automation of existing payment claims.

Despite 127,000 automated payments made since July for existing applicants, a further 66,000 applications were made to the Department of Social Protection from the 1st July to 17th August.  According to the Department over

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The Waterford FBD Young Farmer of the Year county finalist has been announced as Shane Phelan from Ballymacarbry via Clonmel. He will go on to represent his county at the semi-final of the 13th annual FBD Young Farmer of the Year Competition, run by Macra na Feirme in partnership with the IFA. 

County finalists will compete against 25 of the country’s other top young farmers in the national semi-final, which takes place in the Seafields Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford on August 29th. Six finalists will then be chosen to go through to the national final the next day. 

Macra na Feirme National President and finalist in this competition in 2010, Alan Jagoe, says "Macra na Feirme has championed the cause for young farmers for over 75 years. The FBD Young Farmer of the Year is an opportunity for us to celebrate the

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The Very Rev. Canon Patrick Power D. LItt., M.R.I.A. (1862-1951) contributed greatly to the historical knowledge of Waterford City and County. This contribution will be celebrated in Central Library on August 26th at 5.00 p.m. as part of the programme of events for National Heritage Week. The Mayor of Waterford City, Councillor Pat Hayes will unveil a commemorative bust in memory of the Canon. Ex-County Librarian Donal Brady will give a talk about the life and work of the great scholar.

Born in 1862 in Callaghane, four miles south-west of Waterford City, Canon Patrick Power was ordained in 1885 and following that spent some time working in Australia before returning to his native county. His interest in local history was apparent from his student days, and he continued this interest throughout

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is coming to the Theatre Royal in September with giveaways, discounts and prizes to be won! This fabulous event on Friday September 23 will showcase the best of what Waterford has to offer in terms of entertainment, courses, kids arts programmes, training, opportunities and art.

Featuring the work of artists and craftspeople as well as displays from youth groups, theatre groups, resource organisations, venues and music groups, the Waterford Arts Fair is the ideal opportunity to find out what’s happening over the coming months. At the fair you will be able to book shows, join theatre companies, marching bands, find out about festivals and perhaps even pick up a piece of art or a print at a price lower then you would expect!

Ring 051 849983 for details.

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NAMA and its impact on Family Law

Most would agree that how NAMA deals with most of its client's, being property developers in over their heads in debt, is largely secret and open to speculation. A recent judgement of the High Court in a family law case referring to the couple known as Mr XY and Mrs XY, sheds some light on the interaction of the Agency and will raise questions as to how future family law cases will be dealt with.

The case, an applicatiopn for Judicial Separation commenced in 2007 when the assets of Mr XY were valued in some hunderds of millions. At the delivery of the Judgement in July 2010 Mr XY's assets were now valued at €1.4 billion should there be a forced sale by the banks whilst his present borrowings stood at some €2.3 billion. Interesting

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Senator David Cullinane

Waterford Sinn Féin Senator and Party Spokesperson on political reform Senator David Cullinane has described proposals by Government to merge local VEC’s, amalgamate local councils, reduce the number of TD’s and abolish the Seanad as rearranging the deck chairs on the titanic.

He said the Government proposals are a mish mash of flawed and ill thought out Fine Gael and Labour election gimmicks. Describing the proposals as ‘cosmetic’ Senator Cullinane said they fall a long way short of the radical political and institutional reforms necessary.

Speaking today Senator Cullinane said:

"I am absolutely convinced that we need greater transparency and accountability in Government and in public services. The latest economic crisis was caused by a corrupt and incompetent Government, a weak system of governance and the lack of robust and effective regulation. Too much power lies in the hands of the

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