Local Notes: Precarious 50 tonne rock secured, senior citizens outing and more from Passage East
After many months of campaigning works have been carried out by contractors on behalf of Lord Waterford to secure the loose rock overhanging the scenic village of Passage East.
After many months of campaigning by local Independent Councillor Declan Barry works were carried out by contractors on behalf of Lord Waterford to secure the loose rock overhanging the scenic village of Passage East.
Cllr Barry has been raising this issue for the past six months and handed in a petition to Waterford Council requesting that works be carried out to replace one of two chains that had given way. On Tuesday last, July 1, a new steel rope was put in place allaying locals' fears of an impending catastrophe.
This rock is estimated to be more than 50 tonnes in weight and is perched precariously overhanging quite a large section of this picturesque fishing village.
"I initially brought this to the attention of WCCC and was informed, as I already knew, that it was the responsibility of Lord Waterford as he is the owner of both hills overlooking Passage East," stated Cllr Barry. "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Lord Waterford for undertaking these essential works on behalf of our Community."
The Senior Citizens Summer outing was a most enjoyable day on Saturday, June 28. There were 46 on the bus to Wexford for shopping and more. Then the bus returned to "The Woodlands" to see the second half of the Waterford Minors win over Clare in the All-Ireland final at around 5.45pm. Here 60 sat down to the beautiful meal served by the staff at the Woodlands and then we waited to welcome home the All Ireland Minor Champions at the "Woodlands" so a great day to remember for all with the win for Waterford minors. Well done to the organising committee who provide such trips for our Senior Citizens and lots more also.
Wednesday, July 9, Faithlegg 11.30am; Thursday, July 10, Crooke 10.00am; Saturday, July 12, Faithlegg 6.30pm (Mass Vigil); Sunday, July 13, Crooke 11.30am.
First of all heartiest congratulations to the entire Waterford Hurling panel and their mentors and back up team on a pillar to post victory over Clare in Thurles on Saturday week last by 11 points, their 4th title in this grade. The first Minor victory came in the 1929 All-Ireland played in February 1930 in Croke Park when the late Paddy Donnelly, White Wall, Passage East, captained the team.
The following are results of games played by Passage Hurling Club recently.
De La Salle beat Passage in the Junior A Championship by 2-17 to 1-15 on June 26 in Fenor.
On July 2 Erin's Own/Sacred heart beat the minors in the Championship.
In June the Junior C team in the Championship beat Portlaw by 8 points.
Some games to come for Passage Hurling teams, Wednesday, July 9, Minor Championship Division 2 Passage V Tramore in Passage 7.30pm, Saturday, July 12, Passage v Mount Sion Group A Senior Championship at Walsh Park 2.30pm, Wednesday, July 16, County Minor Championship Division 2 Passage v St Saviours/Ferrybank in Passage 7.30pm, Friday, July 18, Senior Championship Group A Passage v Fourmilewater at Fraher Field 7.30pm.
Under age: The Passage u16 team in Division 3 beat Dungarvan in Dungarvan and their game v Portlaw was conceded by Portlaw.
The u13 team in the Division 1 final in Walsh Park v Ballygunner in a very close game lost out by just two points in a terrific game 2-9 to 2-7 last Monday week.
It's well done to the entire panel and their coaches and selectors.
Coming up Monday, July 14, u16 Division 3 Passage v St Molleran's in Passage, time to be decided.
