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Edition #10
Welcome to the Copper Post, the online newsletter that covers the communities of Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand and Annestown.
In this week's newsletter...
BEFORE WE GET STARTED
As this is our final edition of the year, a big thank you to all our wonderful contributors who penned articles, submitted photos, and promoted the newsletter within their groups and beyond throughout the year. Without your efforts, there would be no Copper Post newsletter each month.
To our sponsors and advertisers thank for your support over the year especially Dunhill Storage and An Duine Beag Montessori Pre-school and Before & After-school.
To our readers, thank you for reading each month, for sharing it with your family and friends, and for following us on Facebook. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and every good wishes for 2026!
SPORT
Clan Na Gael GAA
Hard luck to our U16 Footballers who lost out to Stradbally in the Division 1 semi-final on a scoreline of 3-13 to 3-6. The lads battled hard, but it just wasn't their day.
Best of luck to our U20 Footballers who face De La Salle in a Division 1 quarter-final. Fixture to be confirmed.
Well done to all the players, mentors, and parents for your commitment and hard work throughout the last year. We would like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Dunhill GAA
Christmas Football Tournament
More Than Hurling & Football
Like so many other clubs up and down the county, the Dunhill GAA Club’s primary goal was to offer the opportunity to play hurling and football to its community. However, and no doubt again like many other GAA clubs, Dunhill GAA Club has evolved greatly and developed its offerings immensely over the years, thanks in no small way to its vision, sub-committee structure, strong pool of volunteers, capital development, and sustainability and maintenance programmes.
Apart from the provision for the development of GAA games at both juvenile & senior levels across both codes & genders (Hurling/Camogie & Football/Ladies Football), below is an outline of fifty-plus activities that Dunhill GAA Club has been involved in and offered to its members and the wider community in recent years. The chances are many other GAA clubs are doing similar work to Dunhill’s list in their own communities, but perhaps they just haven’t paused to take stock of all their efforts. Have a look at this list and take a moment to reflect on the great work that your club is already doing.
Ireland Lights Up Walking Programme
Irish Life’s Steps Challenge – Every Step Counts – MyLife App – Club Funding Competition
Walking Leader Training
Smoking-Free / Vaping-Free Policy & Club Grounds Initiative
Sustainable & Renewal Club Initiatives, e.g. retrofitting windows & doors, installing insulation and solar panels
Tree planting
Social Hurling
Engaging in Social Hurling Tournaments e.g. in West Tipperary & Las Vegas
Couch to 5k, Walk-Jog-Run for Fun, Jog & Jargon Programmes
Miles for Myeloma Walk – Awareness Raising Fundraiser
Dunhill Heritage Place Day; Stand – Exhibiting GAA Heritage
Darkness into Light – Dawn Walk – Suicide Awareness Raiser & Pieta House Fundraiser
Dunhill GAA v Squash Club Friendly Tournament
Helping with the organisation of parish & club social events e.g. celebration to mark the presentation of the Benemerenti Medal to the sacristan of Dunhill Church for her lifetime of service
Helping with the hosting of club celebrations e.g. book launch of club’s history, dinner dances, and the 50-Year Celebration of the 1975 County Senior Football Victory
Flower Bed Planting School Project
Attendance at Healthy Club Webinars
Healthy Club Easter Hamper Draw for Children
Grant applications, e.g. Texaco Support for Sport Application
Healthy Club Research in conjunction with SETU Dissertation Student
The Mick White Tournament
The Golf Classic
Healthy Club Munster Conference
Halloween, Christmas, Easter & Summer Camps
Cul Camps
Children’s Healthy Birthday Parties
School Tours
Exercise to Music Classes for Health & Wellbeing
Wellness Talks
Strength & Conditioning
Gym, Sports Hall, Astro Pitch, & Hurling Wall Packages for Hire by Team Squads
Sea-dipping, Ice Baths & Sauna Packages
Gym Instruction
Personal Training
Development of Various Policies that align with Health, e.g. Healthy Eating
Development of a Critical Incident Plan
Training e.g. Safe Talk, Safeguarding, First Aid
Provision of Defibrillators
Health Screening
Provision for the Tiny Tots Play-School
Well Kids Coaching
National School’s Coaching Initiative
G4M&O
One Healthy Club Initiative with St. Anne’s
Scór Activities
Fundraising – e.g. Deise Draw, House Draw, Split the Pot
Christmas Hams Draw
Hosting of Inter-Club and County Matches with Electronic Scoreboard
Pitch-side Advertising
Shop / Café facilities
There are 52 GAA clubs in County Waterford, but only 12 of them are part of the Healthy Club programme. The reality is that clubs are probably already doing more than they realise in relation to the Healthy Club agenda. So, the call for action is to get every GAA club in the Comhar Comaraigh Network area to sign up to become a ‘Healthy’ club in 2026. Let’s make our clubs and communities healthier together. (Rosie Murphy, Healthy Club Officer)
Consistently Inconsistent Take On Beat The Train
The Consistently Inconsistent running group were off again at the weekend, this time taking part in the popular Beat the Train 10-mile run. The event was a great success, with plenty of fun, laughter, and encouragement along the route as members challenged themselves and supported one another.
The group continues to go from strength to strength and is always open to new members of all abilities. If you’d like to get active, make new friends, and enjoy some fresh air, why not join them?
The running group meets every Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. at the GAA Centre walking track in Dunhill. Contact Hilary for more information at 086-0809678. All are welcome.
📞 Hilary: 086 080 9678
Black Friday Gear
Azzurri’s Black Friday sales for the Dunhill GAA Club shop are officially live!
You can access the shop here: https://azzurri.ie/Dunhill-GAA
Most products will have a minimum reduction of 30%, with some discounted by up to 70%+.
The discounts will run from today until Monday, 1st December, finishing at midnight.
Dunhill Sports Centre Gym
🎄 Christmas is nearly here — and January is just around the corner!
There’s no better time to kick-start your fitness goals at Dunhill GAA Centre Gym.
💪 Call into the Centre during staffed gym hours which can be found on our socials or contact us directly on 083 876 1244.
Strength & Conditioning Training Classes 💪
🏋️ When? Every Tuesday & Thursday
📍 Where? Dunhill GAA Centre
📞 Contact: Tommy Colfer at 087-9725247
Expert-led Strength & Conditioning (S&C) training to improve fitness, strength, and endurance. Suitable for all levels!
If you would like to join the Dunhill GAA Community Whatsapp Group please contact 087-6323041 or 087-4116388.
Dunhill Squash Club
Tomás Dunbar, Rachel White, Labhaoise Dunbar, Mary O’Loughlin, Catherine Murphy
Well done to everyone who competed in our Club Championship last weekend. Some great games of squash were played, with matches going down to the wire. A big thank you to Griffith Jewellers for sponsoring the ladies' prizes again this year and to Harneys for hosting the prize-giving.
Men's winner: Eoghan Dunphy
Ladies' winner: Labhaoise Dunbar.
Thanks to Paul Kenny (Haven Pharmacy) for his generous sponsorship of our squash league. The finals took place last Thursday night.
Results as follows:
Owen Murphy 3-0 Eoghan Dunphy
David Dunphy 3-2 Tom Cullen
Martin Harney 3-2 Pio Murphy
Mairtin Seoige 3-0 Gary Whelan
Eoin Morrissey 3-1 Sean Power
Anthony Irwin 3-1 Gemma Power
Tom Dunphy 3-0 Jennifer Ellickson
Niamh Ryan 3-0 Chloe Power.
Tomás Dunbarr, Eoghan Dunphy, Mary O’Loughlin
Thanks to Harneys Bar for their hospitality on the night.
Our next league is up and running, and the finals will be played on Thursday night, 18th December. Many thanks to Jack Molloy Butchers for his generous sponsorship.
If anyone is interested in trying out squash, please email: [email protected]. We cater for all abilities.
Fenor GAA
Annual General Meeting
Date: Friday, 28th November
Time: 6:45 PM
Venue: Fenor School
All members welcome.
Fenor Tractor Run
Mother McHughs
Date: Sunday, 30th November
Time: 6-8pm
Live Music: Alan Browne
Join us after the Tractor Run (Munster Club Hurling Final on TG4 @ 3pm)
Fenor Fiver Draw
First Prize: €500 cash
Tickets (2 for €5) available online or at Tractor Run: www.idonate.ie/raffle/fenorfiver25
Kindly sponsored by McGrath Mobility (Stairlifts); thanks to John & Áine
On The Field
Fair play to Mikey Nicholls Neuromuscular Therapy (Dunhill Eco Park) on sponsoring a new kit for the St Anne's Minor Footballers.
Best of luck to our Footballers involved with Clanna Gael in the imminent U20A Championship. Well done to the CNG Minors on winning the County Division 3 title.
Wellies & Bellies
🤶 Watch this space
Details of our 4th annual Wellies and Bellies Christmas charity fundraiser to be announced in the coming days!
Na Gaeil GAA
Winter Training
Under 7/8s with Brian Meskill, Santa (Bryan Cunningham), Mark Nugent, Thomas Raher
Our winter training sessions under lights across all three groups, from Under 5 to Under 11 in Dunhill and Fenor, have been a big success over the past eight weeks. As we finish up for the year, a big thank you to all the coaches, parents, and children.
Under 5/6s with (back l-r) David Kynes, Jen Neville, Eamonn Ryan, Kevin O’Rourke, Thomas Raher, Paul Murphy, Corinna Quillinan
(Front l-r) Bryan Cunningham, Nicola O’Rourke, Sarai Flynn
We’re always looking for new players of all ages to join our teams — come give it a try! Whether you’re new to the game or haven’t played for a while, this is a great opportunity to develop skills, make friends, and be part of a fantastic club.
📞 For more info, contact Na Gaeil secretary Michael O’Brien at 083-3344988.
Club Shop
Our Club Shop is open! Shop our fabulous new gear here:
We’re always looking for new players of all ages to join our teams—come give it a try! Whether you’re new to the game or haven’t played for a while, this is a great opportunity to develop skills, make friends, and be part of a fantastic club.
📞 For more info, contact Na Gaeil secretary Michael O’Brien at 083-3344988.
BUSINESS FEATURE: Barefoot Farm
Paul Ryan & Fiona Slade, Barefoot Farm
We’re Paul Ryan and Fiona Slade, and we run Barefoot Farm in the Eco Park, Dunhill, Co. Waterford. Our farm is small, hand-powered, and rooted in a simple philosophy: grow good food, care for the soil, and connect with our community.
We started Barefoot Farm in 2018. Back then, Paul was working at Waterford Airport and studying organic horticulture online, and he was just growing the odd plant in our back garden. From there, he moved to square-foot gardening, then an allotment plot, then a second plot, and finally a field in Dunhill. A visit to Kildinan Farm in Cork gave Paul the courage to ask for a work placement, and that experience shaped the way we farm today.
The name Barefoot Farm came from another sunny day, walking barefoot through Altamont Gardens. Paul felt so connected to the earth that the name just stuck.
We specialise in mixed salad leaves, with 8–10 varieties in every bag, so no two are the same. We also grow spinach, rocket, kale, and microgreens, which our chefs love. We sell our produce through Ardkeen Quality Food Store, Cove Stores, SuperValu Tramore, and supply local restaurants like Faithlegg Hotel, Union, Ni Bhrian Restaurant, Eamo & Ro, and Slice Pizza.
Everything we do is hand-sown, hand-harvested, hand-packed, and hand-delivered. We have no machinery, just us and our hand tools. It is hard work and often exhausting, but also incredibly rewarding. We compost heavily, rotate crops, and focus on soil health, because quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We’re currently in organic conversion, and we’re set to be fully certified by July 2026.
Looking ahead, we’d love Barefoot Farm to become a hub for health education, workshops, and community connection. With a new cabin and plans for more tunnels and collaborative projects, we’re excited for the future. We’re just two ordinary people doing what we love, feeding our community with honest, wholesome food.
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ARTS, HERITAGE & CULTURE
Down Memory Lane
Michael Power Clearance Sale (1977)
Pictures taken at the machinery clearance sale on the farm of Michael Power, Ballinaclough North, in October 1977. From the Bog Road, Paddy Sullivan worked as a farm labourer as well as spending years with Express Dairies, Coolnacappogue, and PJ Walsh, Public Works Contractor. He won a junior football county championship medal with Fenor in 1979. Former Waterford senior hurler Ray (who captained Fenor to their first-ever hurling title in the late sixties) and Willie Cullinane are well-known farming stock. [Photos: Irish Farmers' Journal](by Jamie O’Keeffe)
Fodder Crisis (1999)
Front (l to r): Donal Murphy, Eddie Barry, Jimmy Barry, Patrick Murphy, Margaret Dunphy, James Murphy, David Veale, Michael Murphy, Seamus Power.
Back (l to r): Eugene Dunphy and Milo Murphy. [Photo: Donal Murphy]
COMMUNITY & SUPPORT
Boatstrand
Join us down in Boatstrand for an evening of Christmas carols held in memory of Phyllis Lenihan.
Phyllis was there from the very beginning — helping to fundraise for the Sea Safety Centre and playing a big part in many of the fundraisers that followed. She was also deeply involved in the Irish Water Safety Swim Week held each year in Boatstrand.
Let’s come together, young and old, to celebrate her memory and share in the spirit of Christmas.
☕ Refreshments will be served in the Centre after the service — and there will be plenty of Christmas cheer to go around!
Community Alert
Dunhill Community Alert Group were shortlisted for an award in the Community Safety section of the PPN Awards recently held in Dungarvan. This was not our year, and we congratulate the very worthy winners, RA River Rescue Group in the city, who give their time to keep the public safe. Well done to them — there’s always next year.
As we come to the year’s end, we thank all our friends and subscribers for your contribution over the year and ask you to keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours who may need a little help over the winter months. We also remind you that we’re available 24/7 should you need to call.
Contact: Donal, David, or John.
Community Hall
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EDUCATION & LEARNING
Dunhill Multi-Education Centre
Autumn Lectures
On the 24th of November, we have the next in the series of Autumn Lectures curated by Local Historian Julian Walton, with Síle Murphy – The Mercy Nuns of Kilmacthomas Workhouse.
Join us for the next lecture with Guest Speaker Síle Murphy as we step back in time to explore the lives of the Mercy Nuns as Nursing Sisters in Kilmacthomas Workhouse from 1870 until its closure. We will learn more about the significance of the Workhouse, gain insight into the daily lives of the Mercy Nuns, and discover their impact and legacy.
Síle Murphy is a retired National School teacher with a lifelong interest in the history of the Comeraghs and Kilmacthomas.
Coffee Morning & Raffle
On the 17th of December, Dunhill Multi-Education Centre and the Park Café will be hosting a Christmas Coffee Morning & Charity Raffle.
Christmas Breakfast & Raffle for Charity!
Join us at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre and Community Park Café for a festive morning of fun, food, and giving back! Wear your Christmas jumper and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the raffle will go to Dunhill Fenor Community Care, helping to keep our community beautiful. Everyone is welcome, so be sure to bring your family, friends, and, most importantly, your festive spirit!
Christmas Wreath Making
On the 3rd of December, we are hosting our long-running Christmas Wreath Making Workshop.
Come along on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 10:00 to 12:00 for a festive morning of chat, laughter, and wreath-making!
Feel free to join in with some carolling too.
Community Choir
Dunhill NS
Now Enrolling
We are now open for enrolment for the 2026/27 school year. Below you will find a link to our website where you will find our enrolment form.
Fill it in and return it by post or email to the school before November 30th.
School Silverware
Congratulations to our U-13 Girls Football Team and their coach, Ms. McGovern!
Our girls claimed victory over Glór na Mara NS, Tramore to win the Cumann na mBunscoil Girls Roinn C Final.
It was a fantastic team performance, with every player showing great skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the game.
A special thank you to Michael Casey of Casey Engineering (sponsor of our new school jerseys), and to all the parents whose support on the day made the occasion even more memorable.
School Concert
The Dunhill National School Christmas Concert, which takes place once every three years, is one of the most loved and well-attended events in our community.
This year’s concert will take place on December 11th and 12th in the Dunhill Community Hall, and excitement is already building!
On Friday, December 12th, the Parents’ Council will run a Monster Raffle, and we would greatly appreciate any support you can offer. With online promotion and over 300 attendees expected, this is a great opportunity to showcase your business to local families while supporting our school.
Your contribution will help fund playground upgrades, school events and activities, extracurricular programmes and essential learning materials.
Whether you can offer a small prize or something more substantial, every contribution makes a meaningful difference.
We are also creating a Concert Programme and welcome businesses to advertise. All sponsors will be acknowledged:
In the concert programme
On our social media
In the official concert recording
Businesses donating a prize valued at €100 or more will receive a quarter-page advertisement and special recognition during the concerts.
Please contact us at [email protected] if your business would like to contribute in any way.
Your generosity supports every child in Dunhill National School and helps highlight your business in our community.
Thank you for your support.
Dunhill NS Parents Council
[email protected]
St. Anne’s Visit
We had a visit from some of the players of several St.Anne‘s teams that won important competitions recently and who brought along their collection of trophies..
We had players from the U16 , U15 , U13 winners: U12A Cup camogie, U12A Cup football, U13A Shield camogie, U13 blitz winners football, U13B football, U15B Shield camogie, U16B Cup football and Minor A Camogie teams (2024 & 2025).
Many past pupils played on these winning teams – well done to the girls and their coaches! A great inspiration to our students👏👏
A Special Thank You
A big thanks to Paul Doyle (Paul Doyle Hire Services) and Michael Casey (Casey Engineering) from all at Dunhill NS for their kind donation of a 1200-litre tank (Paul) and a purpose-built metal stand (Michael) to store it on.
Your kind gestures are greatly appreciated by everyone in the school now that winter has arrived! 👏👏
U10 Cumann na mBunscoil
A big well done to our footballers who recently took part in the U10 Cumann na mBunscoil Blitz in St. Saviour’s GAA!
NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
Dunhill Tidy Towns
Endeavour Award
Martin Murray and Martin Sheehan
For the second year, we have received An Endeavour Award from Tidy Towns. An Endeavour Award is given to entrants who have made the biggest improvement in score over the previous year in each county. Well done to all involved. Tidy Towns evaluations are not just based on the village appearance but are assessed under the following categories:
Community – Your Planning and Involvement, Streetscape & Public Places
Green Spaces and Landscaping
Nature and Biodiversity in Your Locality
Sustainability – Doing More with Less
Tidiness and Litter
Control of Residential Streets & Housing Areas
Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes
Even the cold weather didn’t stop some hardy members from working in the village to plant up the hanging baskets with winter plants! ❄️🌸
Table Quiz
All are welcome to support Tidy Towns at our fundraising quiz at Harney's, 8:30 PM, Thursday, Nov 27th.
If you cannot make it and wish to support, please leave a contribution in an envelope at Harney's addressed to "Tidy Towns," or contact Martin at 087 699 2980.
MISCELLANEOUS
Video Of The Month
Clips from the Winterval Drone Show in Waterford last Sunday.
Trivia Question
January, July and October all have 31 days, but which of these months is the longest? Answer revealed in the next edition.
Last Month’s Answer
1 = 5
2 = 27
3 = 125
4 = 1880
What does 5 = ?
If 1 is equal to 5, then 5 must equal 1. The other numbers don’t matter.
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We’re creating a local business directory to help people to shop locally, use local businesses and help connect businesses across Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand, and Annestown.
📲 There’s no cost and it’s free to join. To be added to the group please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/8bEwDz7CAcypHW2D7 or send a message to 087-6398362
Category | Business | Contact |
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Commercial Space To Let & Serviced Offices | Dunhill Ecopark Ballynageeragh, Dunhill, Co. Waterford. | 087-7586849 |
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Preschool, Montessori & Crèches | An Duine Beag Montessori School, Pre-school and Before & After-school Ballynageeragh, Dunhill, Co. Waterford. | 087-1373396 085-2001356 |
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Tiny Tots Playschool Dunhill GAA Centre, Dunhill, Co. Waterford. | Bernie: 089-4231867 [email protected] | |
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Music & Singing Lessons | Copper Coast School Of Music | Celine: 087 9742080 |
Storage | Dunhill Storage Ballynageeragh, Dunhill, Co. Waterford, X91 YW98 | David: 086 255 3705 Darragh: 083 482 4654 |
Tree Care and Tree Consultancy | Glavey Tree Experts Castlecraddock, Annestown, Co. Waterford. | 051-611995 |
Indoor teepe parties, bell tent hire, and wedding corners | Under The Canvas | Kallie Anne: 087 2139444 |
📲 There’s no cost and it’s free to join. To be added to the group please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/8bEwDz7CAcypHW2D7 or send a message to 087-6398362
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