Welcome to the Copper Post, the online newsletter that covers the communities of Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand and Annestown.

In this month's newsletter...

• Newsletter Sponsor: AN DUINE BEAG

• BEFORE WE GET STARTED

• SPORT

  • Anne Valley 5-Mile Challenge

  • Dunhill GAA

  • Fenor GAA

  • Na Gaeil GAA

  • St. Anne’s Camogie & Ladies Football

• ARTS, HERITAGE & CULTURE

  • Captured Classics

  • New Memoir

• COMMUNITY & SUPPORT

  • Community Alert

  • Community Care & Social Hub

  • Community Hall

• EDUCATION & LEARNING

  • Dunhill Multi-Education Centre

• NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

  • Anne Valley

  • Bioregional Weaving Lab

  • Dunhill Tidy Towns

  • Waterford Council

• MISCELLANEOUS

  • Job Notices

  • Trivia Question

  • Property

  • Death Notices

  • Weather

Newsletter Sponsor: AN DUINE BEAG

A big thank you to An Duine Beag Montessori School, Pre-school and Before & After-school for sponsoring this month’s newsletter!

An Duine Beag offers:

• Montessori Preschool, Full-day & Part-time education & care!

• Children aged 2-13yrs Monday — Friday 7am-6.30pm (5pm on Fridays).

• FREE morning drop & afternoon collection to Kill, Dunhill & Fenor Primary Schools for school age children.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 087-1373396 | 085-2001356
📍 Address: Ballynageeragh, Dunhill, Co. Waterford.

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

New Copper Post Business Directory

📢 Attention Local Businesses!
Join the new Business Directory for Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand & Annestown

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.

Benefits of joining:

✅ Get listed in our online business directory
✅ Option to join the Business Networking WhatsApp Group to connect with fellow local business owners
✅ Encourage people and businesses to shop local
✅ Share your updates, news, and opportunities
✅ Support one another through referrals and local knowledge
✅ There’s no cost and it’s free to join

Whether your business is big or small, online or based in the community—you’re invited to be part of this local initiative!

📲 To be added to the group or to learn more, please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/8bEwDz7CAcypHW2D7 or send a message to 087-6398362 

SPORT

Anne Valley 5-Mile Challenge

Thank you to all that ran, walked, marshalled, made cakes/sandwiches, helped with registration, helped in the hall, helped with car parking… basically thank you to everyone that played a part in making this year's event a great success where we got to raise some much-needed funds for a great cause.

Thank you to our main sponsors Alfie Hale Sports, Comerford Foley – we couldn’t hold this race without them.

Thank you to Harneys, Dunphys of Annestown for the fruit, and Glenpatrick Clonmel for the water at the finish line.

Thank you Portlaw Red Cross for the medical cover – our event would not go ahead without them.

Thank you Martin Kirwan for registration and chip timing – excellent as always.

Thank you to the Friends of Dunhill Community Hall for the use of their fantastic facilities.

Plans are already in place to make next year even better, and if anyone wants to help us out in any way at all, please just shout – all help appreciated.

See ye for number 19 in 2026,
Ian & Dave

Dunhill GAA

Brill Dunhill Summer Camp

Looking for a fun and active way to keep your kids busy this summer? The Brill Dunhill Summer Camp is back and open to boys and girls aged 5–12 years. Running from 7th July to 15th August, the camp offers exciting activities every weekday from 10am to 3pm, with early drop-off at 9am and late collection until 4pm available. Discounts available for two or three children across multiple days.To book your child’s spot, visit www.dunhillgaasc.com or call 083 876 1244.

Spots fill up quickly, so secure your place soon for a summer of fun!

Tops Presentation

A big thank you to Michael Casey and Casey Engineering for their generous donation of tops to the management and backroom team. The support is much appreciated and the new gear will be put to good use.

Fundraising

There’s still time to get your hands on Déise Draw and House Draw tickets — don’t miss out on the chance to support the club and win some fantastic prizes!

👉 Déise Draw Tickets
Contact Niall Dunphy or any member of the committee to secure your ticket today.

👉 House Draw Tickets
Get in touch with David J. Veale or speak to any committee member to purchase your ticket.

Your support makes a real difference — thank you!

Intercounty Representation

Continued best wishes to Mark Nugent and Waterford’s Masters footballers, who had strong showings in their recent championship fixtures. Round 2 saw them secure a convincing 2-13 to 1-4 win over Wicklow in Kill.

In Round 3 at Kirwan Park in Touraneena, Waterford put in another good performance against Limerick. Despite missing several key players, the Déise started brightly and pushed Limerick all the way. Final score: Limerick 3-7, Waterford 1-7.

Congratulations also to John Day and the Waterford U16 hurlers on their opening Championship clash against Antrim in Dublin last weekend, where they came away with a well-deserved win.

Jog & Jargon

On Sunday 22nd of June, three members of The Dunhill GAA Healthy Clubs Running Group represented the club at both the Half Marathon (Julie Lucey, Michelle Casey) and 10km (Sandra Murray) at The Waterford Viking Marathon. The Running Group would like to take this opportunity to thank the Dunhill GAA Healthy Club committee for all the support they have received to date. The success on Sunday was helped greatly by being able to train throughout the dark winter nights on the new pedestrian track at the club each week. All newcomers welcome.

Jog & Jargon – Weekly walk-to-run for all fitness levels!
📅 Wednesdays, 6:30 PM | 📍 Dunhill GAA Track
👟 With Hilary, Michelle & Julie
🏷️ €10 Pavilion Membership (Free for GAA members)
📞 Hilary: 086 080 9678

Fenor GAA

Brill U8 Blitz

Well done everyone involved in a super morning of football and fun in sunny Fenor last Saturday, June 21 for the U8 Blitz. Thanks to Michael O'Brien for organising this county-wide blitz with Déise Óg and to Derek Farrell & Mick Murphy for dealing with the logistics on the day.

County League Final

Tramore 0-21 Fenor 2-11
Fenor lost little in defeat to a fine Tramore side in a keenly contested All-County League Division 3 final in St Saviour’s on Saturday, June 14.
The victors led by 11 points to 4 at the break, aided by eight frees. But Fenor started the second half at a gallop and rapidly scored 1-2 without reply (Darragh Murphy squeezing in a well-worked goal) to cut the deficit to just two.
Though Tramore pulled away again, Fenor rallied and produced a strong finishing kick to send over a succession of points, and the excellent Sean Mackey also converted a penalty. But with the seasiders landing a couple of crucial two-pointers, we couldn't bridge the gap, coming up four short.
Well done to Tramore, a team with lots of quality. But credit to Fenor’s youngsters who were among our outstanding performers on the day, including three players who were still sitting their Leaving Cert exams — Sean, Dylan and Fintan.
FENOR Team & Scorers: Michael Mooney; Richie Cullinane, Jim Halley, Fintan Walsh; Eric Lonergan, John Heffernan, Mikey Nicholls (0-1); Darragh Murphy (1-0), Ollie Buck; Dylan Farrell (0-1), James Hayden (c, 0-3), Daithí Purcell; Sean Mackey (1-3), Richard Lynch (0-1), Iarla Hennessy.
Subs used: Eoin Nolan (0-1), Ollie St John (0-1), Paul Condon.
Management: Mick Murphy, Derek Farrell, Eoin O'Neill. (Jamie O’Keeffe]

Deise Draw

The 2025 Waterford GAA Déise Draw offers over €126,000 in cash prizes across 5 draws, starting on July 4th.
Five Fenor buyers won €2,250 in cash between them last year, but with an increased minimum sales target (as an intermediate club), we'd greatly appreciate your continued support.
The 63% the club receives from each €100 ticket sold will be invested in rolling out plans to improve our playing & training facilities at William Flynn Park.
To enter and support Fenor, please contact Treasurer Wally O'Neill or see Chairman Kevin Burns — or indeed any committee member/player. Many thanks in advance and best of luck.

Na Gaeil GAA

Mini Gaeils & Well Kids

A special thank you to the children from Dunhill NS and Fenor NS who took the time to come over this morning and proudly show us their trophies. We hope the children from Well Kids and Mini Gaeils will get the chance to do the same in the years to come.

Blitzes

Cúl Camps

Na Gaeil Cúl Camp takes place next week 30th June to 4th July. For anyone that haven’t booked yet there are a few places left. https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=Waterford&venue=3115&week=2 

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.

St. Anne’s Camogie & Ladies Football

A Busy Day

The St Annes U10’s had a very busy day on Saturday the 21st.
First, they travelled to Portlaw and played a blitz kindly hosted by @portlawcamogieclub.
On then to Walsh Park to cheer on the Waterford Senior Camogie team's game against Dublin, which saw Waterford securing a win.
The girls had an opportunity to play at half-time and gave a brilliant display of their skills.

[Video Credit: Ailis Barry Dwan]

Dunhill NS Under 13 Camogie

Congratulations to the U13 girls at Dunhill NS for their recent participation in the Allianz Cluichí Cheannais Cumann na mBunscol Oirthear Phort Láirge (Finals) held at Walsh Park. It was Dunhill NS versus Seafield NS in the final, and the camogie girls delivered a remarkable performance, scoring an impressive 8 goals that clinched their well-deserved victory. They returned to a hero’s welcome in the school, with Captain Aisling proudly displaying the winning shield.

Player Of The Month Awards

Congratulations to St Anne’s player Niamh Rockett for being named the Camogie Player of the Month with PWC for the month of May.  🟢🔴⚪️🔵

Under 14 Waterford

Well done to our U14 players Ella, Evie, Julie, Heather, Laoibhse, and Muireann, who played on the U14 Waterford Blue & White squads in Rathkeale yesterday.
The Blues played Limerick and Tipperary, while the Whites played Tipperary and Galway. Each squad then contested their respective shield final.
The Blues overcame Galway in an exciting game, holding off a very late comeback, while the Whites were unlucky to be pipped by Limerick in an extremely close and toughly contested encounter.

Well done, girls!

LGFA G4M&O Munster Blitz

On Saturday, June 14th, the St. Anne’s G4M&O (Gaelic For Mothers & Others) team took part in the LGFA G4M&O Munster Blitz held in Mallow.

The ladies showcased some fantastic football throughout the day, demonstrating great skill, teamwork, and spirit on the pitch. Adding to the excitement, St. Anne’s won the award for “Most Creative Prop Design” with their fun and vibrant tropical beach theme!

Well done, ladies – a great day both on and off the field!

ARTS, HERITAGE & CULTURE

Captured Classics

New Memoir

Unedited – Story of an ‘Irish’ Orphan by Polina Ismailova

Originally from Belarus, Polina came to stay with the Dunphy family in Dunhill in 2002, at just nine years old, through Chernobyl Aid Ireland’s Rest and Recuperation programme.

She became such a cherished part of the family that she took the Dunphy surname and now refers to John and Michele Dunphy as her parents. Polina later returned to Waterford, where she married and now lives permanently with her husband Alex and daughter Olivia.

Her memoir explores trauma, abandonment, and poverty, but also the kindness, love, and warmth she found in Ireland. The book is available online and at The Book Centre, Waterford.

COMMUNITY & SUPPORT

Community Alert

Subscription Reminder & Thank You

The Committee of DCA Group wish to thank all those who have responded to our request for subscription payment.
To those who have yet to do so, we respectfully ask that you submit.

Your €5 is used to support the successful running of the Text Alert Service, which has become part of parish life in Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand, and Annestown.

Thank you in anticipation of a positive response.

Reminder: Garda Mobile Clinic Van – July 9th

The Garda Mobile Clinic Van will be in our area on JULY 9th, bringing the services of the Garda Station to your village.

• KILL – 10:00am to 11:15am

• DUNHILL – 11:30am to 12:45pm

• KILMEADEN – 2:00pm to 3:15pm

This service is being provided specifically for the convenience of rural dwellers who may have difficulty in meeting with the Gardaí for form filling or any other business that needs their attention – so make good use of it!

Dunhill Community Alert Group. Available to help 24/7

Community Care & Social Hub

There was no shortage of laughter, cake, or toe-tapping tunes at the Community Care Social Hub on Thursday last, 19th June.

The group were delighted to welcome back two of their own, Mamie Smith, who is on holiday from America, and Joan Twyford, who was on holiday from Dublin. Whether they came back for the tea and cakes or the company remains unconfirmed, but their presence added to the joy of the day.

The celebration turned up a notch as two milestone birthdays were marked: Mai Ryan and Senan Cooke (we won’t say the number, but let’s just say the candles needed their own fire permit). Both Senan and Mai entertained everyone with their off-the-cuff comedy act, speaking of the comments they get about how well they look!

Entertainment was provided by not one, not two, but three musicians — one local talent, Michael Dunphy, and two bright young stars, Thomas and Mark Flood from Co. Longford, who were visiting with their grandmother, Joan Twyford, a proud native of Dunhill. The young ones stole the show (and a few hearts). Joan and her daughter, Marie, then entertained the group dancing to ‘Shoe the Donkey’.

All in all, it was an afternoon filled with great craic, great company, and great music. The Community Care Social Hub continues to be the place where great memories are made!

Get ready for a fun-filled outing! Dunhill Fenor Community Care is organizing its annual Day Trip on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, and all are welcome to join.

If you’d like to take part, simply give your name to one of the organizers by 19th June. Organizers include:
John Drohan, Mary Power, Bernie Queally, Rita McDonald, John McDonald, Helen Laffan, Dan Cowman, Mai Sullivan, Willie Hanley, Pat Green, Denise Allen, Sarah Lonergan, Joan Lehane, and Kathleen Power.

Let’s make it a memorable day for our community!

Community Hall

The very popular Copper Coast Artisan Food and Craft Market returns for its summer outing on Sunday 6^th July 12-4pm.  It's a great opportunity to chat with friends and neighbours, browse the stalls and support local businesses.  We're delighted to welcome back popular stalls from previous markets as well as new. 

Tickets are now on sale for Celebration of Fr Ted on Friday 11^th July with renowned comedian Joe Rooney.  An evening of laughter and fun is guaranteed.   Joe is well known to Craggy Island fans as Fr Damo, and to fans of Killnascully as Dan Clancy's side kick Timmy.  Tickets are available from Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1404807570259?aff=oddtdtcreator or contact 087 1856852. 

EDUCATION & LEARNING

Dunhill Multi-Education Centre

Supported by SOLAS REACH Funding and WWETB, the Dunhill Community Garden runs every Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 at the polytunnels and outdoor area behind Block B, Dunhill EcoPark – X91 FVF9.

We welcome the Ukrainian community and local residents each week to develop horticultural and language skills in a friendly, inclusive space. The garden promotes adult learning, integration, and helps reduce rural isolation.

We grow a wide range of vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs—currently planting tomatoes and cucumbers in the tunnels. Raised beds are thriving with garlic, potatoes, onions, salad leaves, rhubarb, peas, and beans. Herbs like sage, thyme, coriander, parsley, basil, dill, and mint are also grown, many overwintered to show how the season can be extended.

We focus on seasonal, local, pesticide-free growing. All welcome!

📞 Call 051 396 934 or drop by any Friday, 10:00–13:30.

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

Anne Valley

Bioregional Weaving Lab

Omapping Event

You’ll not regret spending Sunday afternoon co-creating a unique map of the area. Come and transform your own ‘connection to place’ into a piece of a map, all gently guided by local artists. We’ll create a kind of ‘map of belonging’ that is as relevant as any maps of roads, geology, soils and seas that define where we feel at home. Take the chance, come join us and make a map that you, your neighbours and other bioregions and deep-mappers around the world will be inspired by.

🗓 Sunday 29th June | 🕑 2–6pm
📍 Dunhill Community Hall
📝 Registration link: https://forms.gle/nLs2Uj9TwBaUH1GZ8

You may know your Eircode, but do you know your bioregional address? We have a card to guide you to define your address relative to the landscape around your home. Pick up a ‘bioregional address card’ up from Dunhill EcoPark - at the reception or drop by the Bioregioning office and we’ll show you how to use it. Be someone who can answer ‘where to you live’ by referring to the natural place you belong! Send it in the post or bring it along to the OMAPPING event on Sunday 29th.

Dunhill Tidy Towns

A nice piece of stonework was tidied up by Percy Dunphy at the Ballynageeragh bend. The road and ditches leading from the Anne Valley were also worked on by the team, and all verges were sprayed to control weed growth. Additional plants were planted in front of the village hall. Big, big thanks to the Dunhill Players for their generous donation to Dunhill Tidy Towns.

Waterford Council

Improvement works are now underway on the coast road near Boatstrand, with completion expected by September. The move follows erosion caused by a storm in April last year which caused part of the road to subside.

The works, funded by the Department of Transport under the Specific Grant scheme, aim to move the road away from the vulnerable cliff edge.

MISCELLANEOUS

Job Notices

The Park Café at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre is seeking a Café All-Rounder.

The Café All-Rounder will have primary responsibility for the daily operation of the community café, Park Café, including catering for events at the Education Centre and Ecopark. Typical working hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with additional time allocated for a local grocery trip or online shop. The role is expected to begin in September 2025.

For more information and to apply, follow the link:
https://ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=53f17bdcaf27fb32

Trivia Question

Last Month’s Answer

Q: If a hen and a half lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs will half a dozen hens lay in half a dozen days?

A: If a hen and a half lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs will half a dozen hens lay in half a dozen days? Answer: 24 eggs. Explanation: One hen lays 1 egg in 1.5 days. So, 1 hen lays 2/3 of an egg per day. Therefore, 6 hens × (2/3 eggs/day) × 6 days = 24 eggs.

Property

Death Notices

Weather

Copper Post Business Directory

📢 Attention Local Businesses!
Join the new Business Directory for Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand & Annestown

We’re creating a local business directory to help promote and connect businesses across Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand, and Annestown.

Benefits of joining:

✅ Get listed in our online business directory
✅ Option to join the Business Networking WhatsApp Group to connect with fellow local business owners
✅ Share your updates, news, and opportunities
✅ Support one another through referrals and local knowledge
✅ Encourage local collaboration and trade
✅ There’s no cost and it’s free to join

Whether your business is big or small, online or based in the community—you’re invited to be part of this local initiative!

📲 To be added to the group or to learn more, please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/8bEwDz7CAcypHW2D7 or send a message to 087-6398362