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

In this week's newsletter...

• Newsletter Sponsor: AN DUINE BEAG

• BEFORE WE GET STARTED

• SPORT

  • Dunhill GAA

  • Anne Valley 5-Mile Challenge

  • Boatstrand Swimming

  • Clan Na Gael GAA

  • Dunhill Squash Club

  • Fenor GAA

  • Na Gaeil GAA

  • St. Anne’s Camogie & Ladies Football

• COMMUNITY & SUPPORT

  • Comhar Comaraigh Network

  • Community Alert

• EDUCATION & LEARNING

  • Tiny Tots Playschool

• NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

  • Anne Valley

  • Dunhill Tidy Towns

• MISCELLANEOUS

  • Videos Of The Week

  • Trivia Question

  • Job Notices

  • Property

  • Death Notices

  • Weather

  • Join The Copper Post Business Directory

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 and care
👶 For children aged 2–13 years
🕖 Open Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 6:30pm (until 5:00pm on Fridays)
🚌 FREE morning drop-off and afternoon collection for school-age children attending Kill, Dunhill, and Fenor Primary Schools

🎉 Summer Camp Fully Booked!
Due to popular demand, our Summer Camp is now booked out — thank you for the amazing response!

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

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

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

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SPORT

Dunhill GAA

Paddy Lyons

The funeral cortege of Paddy Lyons summed up everything about the man. 

Paddy came out of Ardnahoe lane one final time accompanied by his cherished family and close friends. 
His coffin was met by Dunhill GAA members and carried from the gates of the Centre where Paddy was always on hand to help.
Past the committee room in which he fundraised, worked and argued his points.
The playing pitches which he took pride in, played on, coached on and refereed on.
The dressing room in which he mentored.
The field gate turnstyles which he manned.
The Enterprise Park which he contributed to.

As the hearse made its way down Ballyphilip he was flanked by his clubmates and friends dressed in his beloved red, black and yellow. 
In the distance could be seen Dunhill Hall, where he performed in front of Jacqueline Kennedy.
Dunhill Squash Club, which he founded and proudly chaired.
Cois Cille which he helped build.
Through the village he helped work on. 
Past his high stool in Harney's and up the chapel yard to Dunhill Church, his final place of rest.

Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
He was our president, our friend, 'a gentleman and a legend'. 
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Two Generations

What a clubman, PJ came to our rescue and played for our junior team. Great to see him playing alongside his son Jack in our win over Tramore.

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!

Split The Pot

Be a Winner! Support your local GAA club and be in with a chance to win cash every two weeks!

• 💻 Enter online: Click here. 

• 🎟 Tickets cost just €5 per fortnightly draw

• 💰 50% of the total pot goes to the lucky winner

• 🏐 50% goes to support Dunhill GAA Club

• ✅ Great odds of winning

• ✅ A winner in every draw — no rolling jackpots!

• ✅ Easy online entry — fast and secure

📆 Don't miss out — enter today and support your local community!

🔗 Enter here: https://member.clubforce.com/tickets_m.asp?LL_ID=2480

Thank you for supporting Dunhill GAA Club!

Consistently Inconsistent Running

Consistently Inconsistent – Dunhill’s Friendly Running Group!

What began as a Couch to 5K initiative last October – thanks to the Dunhill GAA Healthy Club subcommittee – has grown into something much more lasting and special. Our group, proudly (and very appropriately!) named Consistently Inconsistent, is still going strong nearly a year later due to popular demand.

We’ve met wonderful people, had plenty of laughs, and gotten fitter together. Originally based at the Dunhill GAA track, we’ve recently switched things up for summer and now meet at the beautiful Anne Valley Walk, where we take on an easy 5K at a comfortable pace – especially helpful in the heat!

Whether you're a total beginner or just looking for a supportive group to run with, you’re very welcome to join us. It’s relaxed, inclusive, and fun – no pressure, just movement and good company.

Organised by Michelle, Hilary, and Julie, Consistently Inconsistent is open to all. Come along, say hi, and see what we’re about!

📅 Wednesdays, 6:30 PM | 📍 Dunhill GAA Track
🏷️ €10 Annual Pavilion Membership (Free for GAA members)
📞 Hilary: 086 080 9678

Dunhill Sports Centre

Strength & Conditioning Training Classes 💪

🏋️ When? Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 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!

Inter-County Representation

Continued best wishes to Dunhill’s Mark Nugent along with Fenor’s Jim Halley and Michael O Brien who helped Waterford book their place in the knockout stages of the 2025 All-Ireland Masters Football Championship with an emphatic 4-19 to 0-10 win over Kildare at St Saviours GAA grounds in Ballybeg.

Best of luck them against London in their final group game this Saturday in Tir Chonaill Gaels grounds in Greenford, West London.

Anne Valley 5-Mile Challenge

A Cheque Presentation with a Difference

We welcomed Junior, along with Joe Daly and his Waterford Hot Air Balloon, to Dunhill on Thursday night last to pass on the proceeds of our recent 5-mile race in Dunhill.

This year’s Anne Valley 5M was a huge success, and with great support from the local running community and some fantastic sponsorship, we were delighted to be able to pass on the fantastic sum of €4,500 to Junior’s For Junior’s.

We would like to thank our sponsors: Alfie Hale Sports, Comerford Foley, Harneys, Dunphys of Annestown, and the Friends of Dunhill Community Hall for making our event such a huge success.

We would especially like to thank Joe for putting on a spectacular show in Dunhill, with a big crowd out on the green in Cois Cille for the presentation and to watch the hot air balloon take off and head off over Dunhill to Mount Congreve.

We’re looking forward to next year already!

Boatstrand Swimming

Swimming Classes return to Boatstrand on Monday, 28th July.

Enrolment takes place on Saturday, 26th July, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in Boatstrand. A great opportunity for children to develop swimming and lifesaving skills in a fun, safe environment.

💶 Cost: €50 for the week.

Clan Na Gael GAA

Congratulations to the Waterford Minors!
Clan na Gael would like to congratulate the victorious Waterford Minor team and management on their recent All-Ireland Hurling title — especially our own Cillian Brennan. Enjoy this wonderful occasion, lads!

Championship Season in Full Swing
Our U14, U16, and U18 hurling championships are all under way, with great wins in each age group. Best of luck to all involved!

Croke Park Bound!
There’s great excitement building among our U12s, who have been invited to play in Croke Park on Monday, July 28th. Hopefully the first of many big days for these young players.

New Members Welcome
We’re always happy to welcome new members.
📧 Please contact: [email protected]

Dunhill Squash Club

Dunhill Squash Club – League Finals Wrap-Up

Dunhill Squash Club finished off the season with the finals of the Dawn International–sponsored League. Well done to all the finalists — some thrilling games were played on the night!

A special thanks to Maire Crowley, our generous sponsor, for presenting the prizes.

This year, we trialled a new league format, which has proven very successful.

The new season kicks off in September, and new and former members are always welcome.

For more information, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Fenor GAA

Paddy Lyons RIP

All associated with Fenor GAA offer our deepest sympathies to the family, loved ones and many friends of the late Paddy Lyons, Ardnahoe, Dunhill, a gentleman whose immense contribution to his club, parish and East Waterford GAA has spanned generations. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Stunner At 70

A very happy 70th birthday was celebrated by Kevin Burns, Annestown, on July 9th.
These pictures are from a party organised by family and friends in Mother McHugh’s ahead of his milestone.

Thanks to everyone who came along on the evening and those who have continued the toast since, including his nearest and dearest on the day itself.

Glad you had a ball, Kevin (and Marian!), and sincere thanks from Fenor for all your work for the GAA club, community and county over so many years.

Trophy On Tour

Four of Waterford’s minor hurling heroes — Cillian Brennan, James Comerford (captain), Cormac Spain and Gearoid O’Shea — with “Mrs Fenor GAA”, Ann O’Neill, as the All-Ireland Cup visited the Na Gaeil Juvenile GAA Club Waterford Kelloggs Cúl Camps at William Flynn Park the Tuesday after carrying the spoils of victory across the Suir.

Inset: Ardent Déise supporter and Fenor Honorary Life Member Ann, who has been washing jerseys and much more besides since the late seventies, and her son Tom (former player and perennial First Aid/Kitman with our adult teams) holding the trophy with two of her grandchildren, Tommy Farrell and Jake O’Neill.

Thanks so much to the four lads for giving up their time during a hectic week. What brilliant ambassadors they and their fellow panellists (and management/backroom team) are for the county.

Hurling Report

A hurley on the loose in this action shot from our most recent Junior-A Hurling Championship tie in which Fenor overcame Ballydurn in near-tropical conditions at St Saviour’s GAA grounds.

We'd plenty of good individual displays over the hour, with a nice spread of scores among the 3-18 we put on the board (David Cantwell, Sean Mackey and Ollie St John with well-taken goals, while Dylan Farrell hit three points from play), but heads-up hurling and work-rate were the foundations.

Having edged past St Mary’s East at Dunhill in the opening round a fortnight earlier (2-11 to 2-8; Niall Power and Canty with the goals), we play a seasoned St Saviour’s unit in our final group game in Butlerstown this Saturday, July 26. (Jamie O’Keeffe)

Late Friend Of Fenor

Mother McHugh’s was very saddened to learn of the recent passing of Finian Englishby in Co. Meath.

The Englishbys — Mary, Finian and their 11 children — came to Fenor camping in the late seventies (pictured) and made many firm friends here. A great sporting, GAA and especially hurling man with the Wolfe Tones Club among others, Finian worked as a civil engineer, whose last project before retiring was the redevelopment of O’Moore Park in Portlaoise.

He was a hugely respected administrator in the Royal County for many years.
Also in this group photo are “Mother” herself, the late Mrs Mary McHugh, grandmother of publican Sean O'Mahony, and Mossie Sullivan, The Cottage, Fenor, far left. Members of the since-expanded Englishby clan have visited the village from time to time in more recent years.

Rest in peace, Finian. Our sincere condolences to Mary, their five sons and six daughters. A fine legacy.

📰 Read more here: Meath Chronicle article

Na Gaeil GAA

Graduation

Big applause for our 2019-born kids graduating from Well Kids! 🎓

We couldn’t be prouder of every ball bounced, every hurl pulled, and every skill learned.

The future is bright for Na Gaeil as these young members move on to the next age group.

Shout out to our ‘graduating’ coaches Rebekah, Corinna, Bryan Crowley, and Bryan Cunningham for all their help and hard work in recent years! 👏🏼👊🏼💪🏼

Special mention to Bryan Cunningham, one of the OG team setting up Well Kids! in 2021 – your dedication, leadership, and love for the game is sorely appreciated.

Well Kids and Mini Gaeils will resume mid August.

If you haven't signed up your child already, you can sign up here: https://forms.gle/FmNVLJrwHk1iZqEQ9

Cúl Camps

Blitzes

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

🎉 Congratulations to the St Anne’s U12A Team! 🎉

A huge well done to our amazing U12A girls who were crowned U12A Cup Champions on Saturday, July 19th! This victory marks a fantastic double after their U12D title win last year – an incredible achievement for this talented team!

In a thrilling final, the girls faced off against De La Salle in an epic encounter. Having previously lost to De La Salle twice, the girls showed immense resilience and determination to overturn the odds.

All 14 girls on the panel played with incredible skill, spirit, and teamwork – a true testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

The day was made even more special as Joint Captains Orla and Ella were presented with the Jean O’Loughlin Memorial Cup, in memory of former St Anne’s player. The cup was presented by Jean’s mother, Pauline, and cousin, Megan – a touching moment that brought meaning and pride to the entire occasion. To honour Jean, the team wore green ribbons on the day.

💚 The support from the sidelines was phenomenal – a heartfelt thank you to all who came out to cheer the team on!

To top off the celebrations, the girls enjoyed a well-earned meal in Harney’s, filled the cup with ice cream, and tucked in for a delicious treat!

🍦🏆 A day to remember – well done, girls! We are so proud of you all.

COMMUNITY & SUPPORT

Comhar Comaraigh Network

Waterford will host a significant event, "The Unique Contribution of Social Enterprises to Rural & Urban Regeneration," on Monday, August 11th, 2025, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Dunhill Multi Education Centre (X91 FVF9).

Organised by Senan Cooke, Deirdre Woodbyrne, Angela Mulcahy, Eoin Morrissey, Liz Riches, and Amy Orr, this conference brings together international leaders and local changemakers to explore how social enterprises are driving regeneration and sustainability.

The morning opens with registration at 9:15 AM, followed by welcome remarks from Cllr John O’Leary at 9:45 AM. Liz Riches will act as MC, and Kieran Foley (WLR FM) will handle media and interviews.

Keynote Speakers – Global Perspectives

• Gerry Higgins (Scotland, CEO, Social Enterprise World Forum) & Eadie Pfahlert (Australia, Policy Officer): "Impact of Social Enterprise in a Global Context – New Perspectives!"

• Kirsten Lawrence (Canada): "Social Enterprise in Canada"

Local Impact & Research

• Hannah Foley (SETU PhD student): "Rural Regeneration in Comeraghs"

• Mary Fogarty (Loughmore Tea Cottage): "Sustaining Community Cafés in Rural Communities"

• Grainne Moynihan (Waterford Destination Experience / St Declan’s Way): "Interoperability & Adaptability – Social Enterprise Longevity"

Call to Action

• Grainne Kennedy & Mícheál Ó Cadhla (Waterford City & County Council): "Climate Action Developments in Waterford"

• Angela Mulcahy: Video Presentation – A 3-Year Pilot Innovation Project

Future Vision & Wrap-Up
A Panel Discussion/Q&A (12:00 – 12:30 PM) will be facilitated by Kieran Foley, engaging all speakers on future directions and community impact. The morning concludes with a wrap-up at 12:45 PM, followed by lunch.

An optional tour of a local social enterprise in the Copper Coast will take place at 1:30 PM with guest speakers.

For more information and to register, email [email protected]

Community Alert

It has come to our attention that some of our subscribers may not be receiving texts due to a technical fault. We are trying to identify those affected.

We suggest that you check back through your messages to see if you received the last message posted (printed hereunder for your convenience). If you did not receive it, please get in contact so that our supplier can investigate.

We are currently posting and paying for 225 messages. We are advised that they are going out; however, a few people have let us know they are not receiving them. Obviously, there’s no point in sending out a text alert if it isn’t being delivered—we simply won’t know unless you let us know.

Last Message Circulated on Text Alert:
July 10th @ 10:04 PM
ALERT: KLO for 2 dogs missing from Dunhill following the launch of hot air balloon this evening:
- Brindle Greyhound bitch – 📞 087 695 9972
- Black Cocker – 📞 087 625 1601
Any sightings, please call owners.

Thank you for the response to our request for subscription payments—we’re getting there!

EDUCATION & LEARNING

Tiny Tots Playschool

Best of Luck to Our School Leavers
We would like to wish the boys and girls starting Primary School in September the very best of luck. We will miss you all — but be sure to call in for a visit!

End-of-Year Fun
Our little learners enjoyed a fantastic final month in Tinytots with lots of fun activities, including nature walks, a treasure hunt, sports day, a teddy bears’ picnic, and a fun school tour to Pirates Adventure.

Places Still Available
We are now enrolling for September 2025 and January 2025.
Tinytots is a fully inclusive, play-centred community playschool.
- ECCE & NCS schemes available
- Open Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Full and part-time places available

📞 Contact Bernie: 089 423 1867
📧 [email protected]

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

Anne Valley

The Anne Valley Trail

The Anne Valley, in association with Dunhill National School, undertook a project which sought to engage the students with the biodiversity that the Anne Valley has to offer and, in turn, help them become more aware of the flora and fauna that exist all around them.

The project targeted the First and Second Classes with a worksheet that they had to complete while walking along the Anne Valley, and this was followed up by a booklet that they designed by themselves based on their own experience of the Valley.

The Fifth and Sixth Classes also took part in the project. Denis Cullen introduced them to the biodiversity of the area, including the river and ponds. They too completed quite impressive brochures, giving their own individual interpretation of the Valley. Prizes were presented to this group for their outstanding work.

1st Prize: Lily Harney
2nd Prize: Cian O’Brien
3rd Prize: Aideen Gray

The 5th and 6th Year brochures will be displayed on the Anne Valley notice board over the next few weeks.

Pilates

Pilates with Leah was so successful at the beginning of July that a second session will go ahead on the 26th of July on the green area at the start of the Anne Valley Trail. Limited spaces available.

📅 Saturday, 26th July
🕤 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
💶 €10
📱 Message Leah to book: 083-8003004

Dunhill Tidy Towns

The long-awaited Dunhill Heritage Board has been erected. We applied in 2023 to Heritage Ireland for a grant for the board but were not successful. In 2024, we spoke to Waterford Council Heritage, who agreed to supply the board. Our role was to nominate the 10 Points of Interest and accompanying short detail on each point. We also provided €200 to slightly embellish the original board. The Council have agreed that we can move the existing directional signage to give a better view of the Heritage Board from a number of directions.

For some reason, the graphics for the board ended up in France with some other boards the Council were working on—thus the delay in receiving it.

Many thanks to Bernadette Guest, Waterford Council Heritage Officer, for her great support.

As ever, if anybody would like to help out the Tidy Towns group—even an hour a month—contact Martin at 📞 087 699 2980.

MISCELLANEOUS

Videos Of The Week

Best pitch invasion ever! It was lovely to see children bringing their hurleys and getting the chance to puck around on the pitch at half-time of the Minor Hurling All-Ireland in Semple Stadium Thurles, where Waterford had a memorable win over Clare. The day will live long in their memory.

Charlie Comerford, a 13-year-old from Dunhill had the night of his life when he was invited on stage by Danny O’Donoghue, frontman of his favourite band, The Script, during their sold-out show at Thomond Park in Limerick.

With 28,000 fans in attendance, Charlie said he “couldn’t believe his luck” to be chosen, describing the experience as “a dream come true.” He sang a duet with the band and even played the final note on O’Donoghue’s piano.

His proud mother, Laura Firth, called the night “unreal,” saying Charlie, a passionate music lover, “just got on with it” despite the massive crowd.

May this magical moment be just the beginning of Charlie’s musical journey.

Trivia Question

You see me once in June, twice in November, and none in May. What am I?

Last Month’s Answer

Job Notices

Dunhill Multi-Education Centre has announced a new opening for an Accounts Payroll Officer.

They invite qualified candidates to learn more about this opportunity and apply through the link below.

For more information and to apply, follow the link:
https://ie.indeed.com/cmp/Dunhill-Multi--education-Centre-1/jobs?jk=5da66e97063bb679

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

Property

Death Notices

Weather

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