68 69 68 NEWTOWN REVIEW 2014/1569 NEWTOWN REVIEW 2014/15Irish Water Safety Swimming and Lifesaving ClassesThis has been a very busy year for us. We signed up to train two days a week. We began by perfecting our stroke technique and building our tness. We decided to make a huge effort and to complete as many awards as we could in one school year.We were all at different levels ofability and worked hard as a team to get to where we are now, having just passed our Endurance 2 Award; this is a brilliant achievement in one year. Seoirse Joyce and Fionn OLoughlin joined the team for one term with the aim ofpassing their Rescue 2 exam, congratulations to both ofthem on achieving this. JJ Rosenberg also joined us for the rst two terms and completed three awards, well done.By the end ofthe third term, it was an all-female team. We passed all four Safety Awards and decided to take on the challenge ofthe Endurance Award. This was going to be our toughest challenge tness-wise but we were sure that ifwe put in the time and extra training sessions we would get there. We took our nal exam on Thursday 21st May and were so happy when we were told by our examiner Sonny Condon that we had passed. He told us that we passed with ying colours, Ms Coady said that we looked as ifwe could do the whole exam all over again with ease. All ofour training had really paid off. We have learned so much this year; basic life support, including using automated external debrillators, CPR, perfected our technique and learned new rescue strokes. We really enjoyed lifesaving classes this year and we hope to continue and become lifeguards next year to help save other lives. Lifesaving was fun and we loved being part ofit, whether it was me, who nally took up a sport, and yes, swimming is a sport, or Marie Claire who got personal satisfaction out ofsoaking Ms Coady during every single lesson, no matter what lane she swam in!It has been a great year. To mark our year and to present the Commitment to Lifesaving Award,an evening with Mayor Lola OSullivan, who is also the Chairperson ofthe Waterford Area Safety Committee, was organised for us we were also joined by Sonny Condon, our examiner. We were presented with a cool Irish Water Safety T-shirt which had been especially printed for us!It has always been a pleasure to conduct examinations in swimming and lifesaving in Newtown School, especially since they are taught by their excellent teacher Ms. Tara Coady.Best ofluck to all ofthe students and stay safe during the summer holidays. William Condon, examiner, Irish Water Safety.It has been a very rewarding year for the students that participated in lifesaving classes this year. They were dedicated in every aspect; this is evident in their respective achievements. Well done to each member ofthe team and I look forward to working with you all again in September. New members are welcome to join us in the new term. Congratulations also to Triona on receiving our Commitment to Lifesaving Award and best wishes for the future. Tara CoadyLinguistics Linguistics takes place every Wednesday after school and is run by Mr Dobbs. There we solve different language puzzles like trying to decipher an old writing system or translating a Swedish Metro map. Its a great opportunity to improve our problem solving skills and logic. This year, many Newtown students participated in the rst round ofthe All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad on February 2nd. Four ofthe students managed to qualify for the nal round ofthe competition in DCU on March 24th; Oliver Yang, Bobby Doorley, Jack Hanan and myself. We took the train up the night before spent the night in a nearby hotel. The following morning we walked down to DCU and completed the individual competition and the group competition. Unfortunately we didnt make it on to the international team but it was good fun solving the problems. We would like to thank Mr Dobbs for teaching us throughout the year and helping us become better problem solvers.Daniel Morris1.Cross out every second letter beginning with the rst.2.From the rst race we see that for every 100m Podge runs, Rodge runs 90m. Therefore in the second race, they will be tied 10m before the nish line and since Podge is faster than Rodge, he will run the last 10m faster thanRodge.3.Every time two people shake hands the number of people who have shaken hands an even number of times eithergoes up two or goes down two, similarly for the number of people who have shaken handsand odd number oftimes. Therefore they both either stay odd or stay even depending on what they started as. Since after the rsthandshake there are two people who have shaken hands an odd number of times we have proven the statement.4.Since the product of the three ages is 36 we write out every triplet of multiples of three: (1,1,36), (1,2,18), (1,3,12), (1,4,9), (1,6,6), (2,2,9), (2,3,6), (3,3,4). Since Podge obviously knows his own favourite number andknowing it isnt enough information that must mean there are multiple triplets with the same sum. From summingthe numbers in the triplets we nd that only the triplets (1,6,6) and (2,2,9) have the same sum. When Rodge mentions his eldest we then know that the ages of his children must be 2, 2 and 9 because for the other tripletthere are two children with the same age.5.We could say x and y are the numbers of euros and cents respectively leaving us with a total of 100x+y cents.Swapping the euros and cents, subtracting 5 and equating the result with our original equation leaves us with199x-98+5=0 which is solvable but would take a long time to do manually. Instead if we say x and y are thenumbers of euros and cents again but dont change the euros into cents. We then swap them again and subtractthe 5 leaving us with y euros and x-5 cents. Solving y = 2x and x - 5 = 2y leaves us with a clearly nonsensicalsolution. If we observe that the number of cents when doubled could exceed one euro then we can try this caseinstead. This would leave us with y=2x+1 and x-5=2y-100, accounting for the extra euro in both equations. Solving results with x = 31 and y=63, i.e. 31.63.6.We could use formulae for different volumes of the sphere and sub in r as the radius which would eventuallycancel out in the end to leave us with the area as 36 in3 but this isnt a very nice way to do it. Instead observethat the question itself asks us for a denite value meaning there must be only one possible value for the answer.Therefore if we nd the volume for one value of the width of the hole, we have our answer. Since the answer musthold for every value of width of the hole we can say the width of the hole is 0 and the height must still be 6 in, i.e.we have a sphere of diameter 6 in. Using the formula for the area of a sphere we nd the volume is 36 in3.7.Since we are interested with the remainder after division by 10, i.e. the units place, we write the number ofchickens as 10x+y. Therefore the amount they make from selling them is that number squared which is100x2+20xy+y2.Notice that since Podge started rst and took the last full 10 there must have been an oddnumber of tens. From the above equation the only variable which could have an odd number of tens is the y2.Since y is less than 10 the only values y2 could take are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64 and 81. Noting that theonly values with an odd number of tens both end in 6 we know that the remainder is 6. Therefore Rodge has 4 less than Podge and Podges penknife must have been worth 2.Daniel Morris2. Podge4. 9, 2 and 2 5. 31.63 6. 36 in3 7. 21Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionIt is with honour that I write a few words as President of the NMFOSA following what has been a year of huge change and challenge for Newtown School. My former classmates (and former teachers) might fnd me a somewhat unlikely individual to hold such a position, because like so many of us once we walk out the gates for the last time after our fnal Leaving Cert exam (in 1993 in my case) we hardly give the School a second thought until called back for our frst reunion after 10 years.However, it is a demonstration of the mark that Newtown leaves on a pupil that so many Old Scholars become involved in the School as they age, be it to attend the Old Scholars weekend or to become involved in the Old Scholars committee. A further mark of that infuence upon us is to note that year after year so many current pupils surnames are recognisable generations past. It is proof of the value that we place in Newtowns unique learning environment.It is therefore with more than casual interest that we observe how the School has responded to the fnancial challenges of the past 10 years and entry into the free education scheme is clearly one of the defning moments in the Schools history. We welcome the availability of secondary education through the Quaker ethos being made available to all rather than just to those who could afford it, and we hope that this will bring new vibrance and life into the walls and classrooms of Newtown. This frst school year operating the free scheme has no doubt been a diffcult one, and at the time of press more changes in the Schools system and structure are no doubt in the pipeline to better equip School management with the tools necessary to run the school effectively. With challenge however comes opportunity, and I believe I speak on behalf of all Old Scholars when I say that the School has our support in these changing and challenging times. Many Old Scholars will be aware of the Vision 20/20 project which was launched by the School a few years ago a project to modernise the Schools facilities that was excellently conceived by School committee and its advisors. We also hope that this project, although overtaken by events in recent years, is still in the mind of School management, in spirit and ambition if not in form. This year also closes with sadness, as we have witnessed great loss to our Old Scholars family. John Pollard, class of 1991, and Callum Chambers, class of 2010, passed away far to soon and their families have our deepest sympathies and prayers. We have also lost one of the great members of the Newtown family, Sue Pim, wife of Alan and mother of Andrew, Deirdre (Tia), Nigel and Kevin.Few Old Scholars of Alan and Sues era as staff can fail to have been infuenced by their values and beliefs. Sues memorial service was held in a packed School Hall in February and there were many wonderful words spoken, a touching event for all present.I would encourage all Old Scholars to make the most of their connection to the School through the Old Scholars Association, as it is not only here for nostalgia purposes, but also forms a vital link between the current and ongoing educational services to our youth and the history of those who made it what it is. There is a key - the School made us what we are today, the infuences of the dedicated staff in all areas of the school run deep within us just look at the profles of past pupils in the Old Scholars News sections, look for trends of adventure, a thirst for knowledge and exploration, entrepreneurship and individuality, and realise where those traits came from. Old Scholars have a role to play in these changing times - by remaining involved in the School you have the opportunity to help keep those spirits alive.Finally thanks to all those who keep the show on the road to Keith Lemon and the School for hosting the Association throughout the year and especially on the Old Scholars weekend, to the kitchen staff who cater superbly, (and congratulations to Anne Foley who celebrates an amazing 40 years on the kitchen staff), to those who give up their time on the Committee and especially to secretary Oriel Woodbyrne who really does all the work, together with treasurer PeterPearce and Jonathan Fletcher who is omnipresent and to George Jacob who does a superb job editing the NMFOSA section of the Review. I look forward to meeting many of you at our Reunion in September.PRESIDENTS REPORT - OLD SCHOLARSnOld Scholars President Andre ThompsonProblem Page AnswersProblem Page Solutions1Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionIt is with honour that I write a few words as President of the NMFOSA following what has been a year of huge change and challenge for Newtown School. My former classmates (and former teachers) might fnd me a somewhat unlikely individual to hold such a position, because like so many of us once we walk out the gates for the last time after our fnal Leaving Cert exam (in 1993 in my case) we hardly give the School a second thought until called back for our frst reunion after 10 years.However, it is a demonstration of the mark that Newtown leaves on a pupil that so many Old Scholars become involved in the School as they age, be it to attend the Old Scholars weekend or to become involved in the Old Scholars committee. A further mark of that infuence upon us is to note that year after year so many current pupils surnames are recognisable generations past. It is proof of the value that we place in Newtowns unique learning environment.It is therefore with more than casual interest that we observe how the School has responded to the fnancial challenges of the past 10 years and entry into the free education scheme is clearly one of the defning moments in the Schools history. We welcome the availability of secondary education through the Quaker ethos being made available to all rather than just to those who could afford it, and we hope that this will bring new vibrance and life into the walls and classrooms of Newtown. This frst school year operating the free scheme has no doubt been a diffcult one, and at the time of press more changes in the Schools system and structure are no doubt in the pipeline to better equip School management with the tools necessary to run the school effectively. With challenge however comes opportunity, and I believe I speak on behalf of all Old Scholars when I say that the School has our support in these changing and challenging times. Many Old Scholars will be aware of the Vision 20/20 project which was launched by the School a few years ago a project to modernise the Schools facilities that was excellently conceived by School committee and its advisors. We also hope that this project, although overtaken by events in recent years, is still in the mind of School management, in spirit and ambition if not in form. This year also closes with sadness, as we have witnessed great loss to our Old Scholars family. John Pollard, class of 1991, and Callum Chambers, class of 2010, passed away far to soon and their families have our deepest sympathies and prayers. We have also lost one of the great members of the Newtown family, Sue Pim, wife of Alan and mother of Andrew, Deirdre (Tia), Nigel and Kevin.Few Old Scholars of Alan and Sues era as staff can fail to have been infuenced by their values and beliefs. Sues memorial service was held in a packed School Hall in February and there were many wonderful words spoken, a touching event for all present.I would encourage all Old Scholars to make the most of their connection to the School through the Old Scholars Association, as it is not only here for nostalgia purposes, but also forms a vital link between the current and ongoing educational services to our youth and the history of those who made it what it is. There is a key - the School made us what we are today, the infuences of the dedicated staff in all areas of the school run deep within us just look at the profles of past pupils in the Old Scholars News sections, look for trends of adventure, a thirst for knowledge and exploration, entrepreneurship and individuality, and realise where those traits came from. Old Scholars have a role to play in these changing times - by remaining involved in the School you have the opportunity to help keep those spirits alive.Finally thanks to all those who keep the show on the road to Keith Lemon and the School for hosting the Association throughout the year and especially on the Old Scholars weekend, to the kitchen staff who cater superbly, (and congratulations to Anne Foley who celebrates an amazing 40 years on the kitchen staff), to those who give up their time on the Committee and especially to secretary Oriel Woodbyrne who really does all the work, together with treasurer Peter Pearce and Jonathan Fletcher who is omnipresent. Congratulations also to Bob Burns, past president, on his 80th birthday. I look forward to meeting many of you at our Reunion in September.PRESIDENTS REPORT - OLD SCHOLARSnOld Scholars President Andre Thompson2Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionREUNION WEEKENDThe Annual Newtown, Mountmellick & Foy Old Scholars ReunionProgramme of events for Saturday 26th & Sun 27th September 2015Saturday All afternoonArchival photo display & tea/coffee in Legoland.2pm Hockey match, old scholars v school (Players of all levels and ages are welcome, Contact JonathonFletcher 087-6476416 or Jonfetch@eircom.net).Free swim will take place after match so bring yourtogs.7.30pm for 8pmReunion Dinner, Dooleys Hotel, Waterford. 051 304574. Tickets: 40. Meals should be booked andpaid for in advance. This can be done online at www.newtownoldscholars.com. Those attending withclass your groups may also book with your class co-ordinator (Below). All others may also book withPeter Pearce Tel 087 2760868 or email: ppkpearce@gmail.comSunday 28th September: 12 Noon Archival photo display, tea/coffee 12.30pm AGM of the Newtown, Mountmellick & Foy Old Scholars association will take place in the StudyHall, all are welcome.1.30pmLunch in school dining room, priced 10 per adult, tickets must be booked and paid for in advance. www.newtownoldscholars.comThe old scholars tree planting and group photographs will follow lunch in the old scholars garden in school. Those who are attending with year groups may also book and pay for meals with your class co-ordinator.Class 2005 David Quinn davidanthonyquinn@gmail.com 087-2999927 Class 2000 Kerri Clarkekerrilclarke@hotmail.com Class 1995 Ellen Fitzmaurice 087-2393429 ellenftz@hotmail.comClass 1990 Ruth Milne milneruth@gmail.com Class 1985 Sarah (Cleary) Molony rathmorestud@eircom.netClass 1970 Kathy Dunne. kdunne2312@gmail.com Class 1960 TBCClass 1965 Alison Taylor Hill rekally@hotmail.comAccommodation InformationDooleys Hotel, the Quay, Waterford City. 051 873531. Ask for Newtown old scholars rooms/rates.Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road, Waterford 051 304574Samuel Heritage B&B, Ballymacloda, Halfway house, Dunmore Rd, Waterford 051-875094Accommodation inquires can also be made to Failte Ireland South East, Information offce 051 875823Any other enquires can be made to Oriel Woodbyrne 087-6371080. Cluain Laighean, Ballyroe, Athy, Co. Kildare, or email nswoldscholars@gmail.com 3Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Section4Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Section5Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionSUZIE SHORTEN - EVENT MANAGERSuzie Shorten has been involved in staging shows by Madonna, U2 and The Rolling Stones, and is now the director of her own company, Blackbird Event Management.We caught up with her recently to talk about her career, and what shes up to now.When did you attend Newtown?From 1988 to 1994.How was your experience?I loved school, I loved the social side of school, spending time with friends and creating things to do.Who was your favorite teacher?Roger Garbett, I adored him and I was also terrifed of him, Mr Denninston was always inspiring me to think outside the creative box, TV, production and studio work was encouraged and we spent hours making videos and news reports.Did you have any other family in Newtown?My older sister left a legacy behind her, she had just fnished when I arrived, but those who remembered her often saved me places at the top of the dinner Q and that was always very cool.Did you enjoy boarding?Loved it, loved borrowing clothes and beauty products, getting up to mischief and generally being independent.Whats your best memory of Newtown?So many good memories, I loved serving as a lifeguard and leaving prep 5 min early to get the swimming pool ready for night swimmers(the pool was out -doors at that time) during the summer months, those hot Sunny days were rare which makes the memory even nicer.I remember Sunday Lunches and Waterford Blaas while waiting for post to arrive at morning break. I remember the close bond I have and still have with my classmates. I remember being terrifed in Mr Hanlons class in case he would ask me any history question. I remember hearing the phone ring under the stairs and if you answered it you could spent 20 min running around the school trying to locate the correct person (pre mobile phones) Did you play sports?I love sports, I played Hockey and was lucky enough to usually have a place on the Jnr or Snr A team, I loved tennis, played cricket and ran and swam, any sport I could take part in I could until I injured my back in 5th year, then sports slowed down.What did you want to do when you left Newtown?I wanted to work in TV or production or Music or something arty, My late father produced documentaries and I was always inspired by his work ethic and his knowledge of this market, so wanted to do something similar.Did you have an interest in event management then?I hung around with friends who were in bands, I wasnt as musically talented as them and remember preferring backstage then being on stage, for my 21st birthday I booked a venue the morning of my party (150 people coming) (the original venue lost its license that day) and organized 3 bands to play at my birthday, so from an early age I have been moving in the event management direction.How did you get in to the event management business?After college I got a job in a recording studio, then onto Hot n Suzie Shorten against the New York skyline6Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionPress Magazine, where I made most of my music contacts. I helped organize The Hot press rock awards and managed to convince Nina Simone to come to Dublin to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award. I guess people took notice of me at that point and wondered how on earth I managed to swing it!From there I was offered work on Wittnness Festival in 2000, which then turned into Oxegen festival where I worked for 13 seasons straight until it ended in 2013. I stayed with MCD for all that time, gaining a huge amount of experience working on Massive outdoor shows, 80,000 120,000 (Phoenix Park) working with the likes of Madonna, U2, Rolling stones, Beyonce, etc. I also worked in smaller venues during the winter and in the MCD offce, so it was very hands on work.I was lucky to tour with some top artists like Arcade Fire, Kaiser Chiefs, Florence & the Machine, while a further highlight was my involvement with working on the concert for President Barack Obama. And in 2010,we set up Blackbird Event Management.What do you enjoy most about Blackbird ?I love the fact that we have a very unique client list, we work with some amazing companies world wide on bespoke events. We have a huge amount of experience in organizing events from fashion shows, to three day music festivals.What advise would you give for someone who wasnt to work in your feldVolunteer at your local festival or apply as a volunteer for bigger festivals and work hard. If you are good at what you do you will get noticed and the next time a paying job comes up they might think of you.What are Blackbird Plans for the future?We are working with a new and exciting International client at the moment on some Summer and Christmas events.n Suzie, some years ago with former Sex Pistols manager and impressario Malcolm McLaren, and future Irish president Michael D Higgins.7Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionDiscovering why Napoleon Bonapartes hair ended up in Waterford, or how the county also has some of the only known remnants of the wardrobe of King Henry VIII are just some of the questions ex-Newtownian Kevin Pim has set out to answer in a fedgling flm career.Unique and Quirky Waterford is a project Kevin has been working on for some years,as a part of a TV package for the culturally curious visitor, as he says himself. Of all the things I learnt in Newtown it was not to give up.Its four years since I started out as a producer, and I now have seven hours of an unfnished television series and a few other projects that I hope will make it to a TV near you soon.The aforementioned series is about an Irish family that escapes the everyday to go on a trip of a lifetime around Australia in an RV for nine months.The story is Kevins own - and recounts his own young families travels down under. Ive just fnished Unique and Quirky Waterford, which began as a college assignment at Nemeton TV in Ring, Co. Waterford, but to date it has taken over 1000 hours to get to its present state. The whole series is an attempt to take the viewer off the beaten track, and learn some things about Waterford that they might never have heard.Aside from the accounts about Napoleon and Henry VIII there are stories about the WW1 submarine that was used by a Dunmore East family as a hot water bottle,he braves Tramores freezing Guillemene in the depths of winter, and tests the legend of The Metal Man for himself.Kevin has worked on other freelance projects too,and produced a video for his classmate David Ashmore of Sherry Fitzgerald to assist with the promotion of the sale of the castle owned by the Knights of Glin in Co. Limerick. Mind you, its still on the market I think, he adds ruefully.You can check Kevin out on Twitter: @SporthouseTV or WWW.Facebook.com/SporthouseProductions.Or visit his sitewww.SomewhereOutThere.co.au n Above: Kevin braves Tramores Guillemene in the depths of winter. Top: Filming his documentary in Australia.Solving puzzle of Napoleons hair!8Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionI ran away, but want my kids to go to NewtownTHE HUGH BELL INTERVIEWHugh Bell attended Newtown in the 1970s - but at aged 11 ran away back home.He went on to love his time in Waterford, and has fond memories to this day.A successful businessman who has had a many and varied career to date, we caught up with in in Hong Kong, where he runs his own frm, is happily married to Ting, and has three young kids.Hes planning on returning to live in Ireland for the frst time in over a quarter century,and has put his childrens names down at Newtown.Tell us about yourself?I attended Newtown for six years (1974-79) and to many I was $pu. I got that name on my 1st day. I arrived in the Spring term and in an effort to skip past a group of my peers gathered around the front steps of the main building, I was asked my name. Hugh, I replied. That sounds like spew came the reply. It stuck quickly, so I decided I ought to re-brand it, by changing the S to a $ and the spelling to $pu. It became more like a moniker than a nickname. .Why did you end up in Waterford - your folks werent from the area, and you were born in London? I was born in London, but lived all my life in Dublin. My father thought it best for my brother and one sister to go to Newtown. When I saw the brochure, I thought we were going to a holiday resort. It seemed like a paradise for kids. ... but then you ran away?Within a few weeks I got a bit homesick. Another friend, Sean OConnell felt the same and like most 11 year olds with vivid imaginations we thought about absconding and living on the lam. In pretty short order most of the dorm were in on the caper. In my memory, it became bigger than Sean and I. A date was set and on the appointed day, I was awoken by several excited boys, telling me it was time! We set off just before 6am, with two packets of Tayto, a 1/4 of a bottle of orange squash, and about 30p between us. We thumbed our way to Dublin and arrived at my house nine hours later. We managed to catch four lifts.Our story was we were boy scouts on a charity walk to Dublin. My parents were surprised to see us. My father drove us back to NSW the next day. FEF Foster made us sit an Irish Intermediate examination paper, which I fnished in an hour.Mr. Wigham, the headmaster at the time later told our parents that we showed great initiative to make it safely to our destination. He then cancelled a school holiday, and we went from heroes to zeros with our classmates within no time!What memories do you have of Newtown?My early letters home were full of requests to get off rugby, and other things that seemed to be too onerous. After our running away episode my letters home were full of requests for new rugby boots, and other things. I understood being on the team n Hugh Bell9Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Sectionwas a great way to build friendships. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at NSW.What did you do when you fnished school?My career counseling interview by Mr. McCormick lasted about two minutes. Well Bell, what do you you intend to do when you fnish school?. Work for my father sir. OK, send in Boyd is how I remember it. That was it. True to my word, I did work for my father, but within a few months, I headed off to Germany with another schoolmate Julian Dunlop. We were joined in Hamburg by Myles McSwiney, and we ened up moving to Berlin, where David Bowie was living, so it made sense to us.We lived beside the Berlin Wall, and immersed ourselves in the local community of Kreutzberg, which at the time was full of Turkish immigrants and West German students on government grants to study in Berlin. It was a very exciting time to be there. After six months, I moved to Sicily for the winter, before returning to Dublin again.At one point you earned a living designing cuffinks?I moved to London in 1983 and soon after to Sandhurst and was commissioned into the 5th Royal Inniskillen Dragoon Guards. I enjoyed fve great years serving in tanks in Germany and as an Aide De Camp to the Chief of Staff Of the United Nations Peace keeping Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP). I was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace along with 76,000 other UN Forces personnel in 1988. I suppose I was lucky in the timing of my posting to the UN, but its a funny little anecdote that I can tell my grandchildren some day. After I left the Army, I couldnt get a job. 120 CVs, 11 responses and no interviews. So I thought I ought to do something myself. I took a night course in Jewellery making, and sold the 20 pairs of silver cuffinks I made to the other students. Thats how it started. I invested the profts in more tools and materials and made more. Then I switched to a design with semi-precious oval cabochon stones and sold tens of thousands to shirt makers around London and the UK. I later sold the knowledge and contacts to Thomas Pink. You were an early internet entrepreneur, and later a social media pioneer. Tell us more? With the cuffink profts, I bought an Apple Mac. It was 1994, it had a modem, a browser called Mosiac and I saw a website called Yahoo with 17 links on it.I wrote four sides of A4 on my view of the Internet and sold it to three advertising agencies in London. One of them offered me a job to head up their Internet department (of one!) for a client called Abbey National, which was the 5th largest UK retail bank at the time.Within 12 months this became a business and it grew rapidly. One of these was Peoples-Poll which we took to CNN (part of Time Warner) for investment in 2000. We agreed terms with CNN,Time Warner was bought by AOL, and all Time Warner deals evaporated. I walked away and took a year off.What prompted you to up sticks for Hong Kong?After the Internet experience, a friend proposed that we startup a fashion jewellery business making Meteorite jewellery. He had acquired 500 kilos of Gibeon Meteorite and thought it would sell on television shopping channels. I went over to China to make the collection in 2002,arriving at Chinese New Year, when the country is effectively closed for a month.THE HUGH BELL INTERVIEWn Dressing up at Newtown.From left Hugh Bell, Myles McSwiney and Martin Davis.10Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionWe sold collections on QVC in the UK and Germany and another channel in USA. In 2003 another person asked us to make a product he had invented. It was called Laserpod. This project required me to move to Hong Kong. So in 2004 I condensed my life into three suitcases and bought a one-way ticket. Wired magazine called Laserpod the Lava Lamp of the 21st Century and the business took off. We sold Laserpod on four continents. I closed the business in 2013.China is a great nation, its people proud and it infuence growing. Outsiders will always be outsiders and family is family. People are very friendly, extremely welcoming and giving. My family and I were in the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan, where over 90,000 people died or went missing. Apart from being a life changing event, it was the frst of several catalysts that galvanised the people and the government of China. The 2008 Olympics swiftly followed, which drew fantastic pride in the nation. After that China put a man in space, which put them on par with USA and Russia. The fnancial collapse in the West showed them that Western leaders were wholly fallible. China had conviction in the belief that they didnt need the West so much anymore. They have confdence in their own abilities and the power they wield. They have come of age. Do you stay in touch with people from Newtown?Tissa Davis lived out here for a few years. She few 747s for Cathy Pacifc. Mareike VonEngelbrechten lives on the same island as we do, and is married with two fantastic kids and rescue dogs. We have one rescue dog and two budgies.I keep in regular contact with Myles McSwiney, and more recently a lot more people through Facebook.I joined Facebook only this year and it was like walking back into a party that I left 30 years ago. The party was in full swing and the atmosphere the same as I left it in 1979! Are there Newtown peoplewho helped and inspired you?Maurice Wigham A prince amongst men, demonstrated that life could be just fne and that if you approached it with interest and respect, it would treat you well. Alan Pim A furnace of energy and enthusiasm, he taught be that nature was simple enough, mountains were meant to be climbed. F.E.F. - Diligence and effort are always great allies.Henry Collins- If you are going to do something, do it with pride and enjoy it what you do. Mrs. Robinson a true magician where some mysteries remain better off unsolved. She managed to wash, sort, fold, and return most every item of clothing to each of us every week. I still havent worked that one out.Soyou look back at NSW with some fondness?n Hugh with his kids - Bijou, Coco and Flynn.THE HUGH BELL INTERVIEW11Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionI think it was Sammy McClure who said at collect one day that we would look back at NSW as the best days of our lives. Theyre defnitely in the medals!What is Hong Kong like for an entrepreneur?Hong Kong was built as a trading post. It was all about the money then and is all about the money now. HK is a hugely energetic city. Its a travel hub, truly international. Its exotic. Tropical fsh are just called fsh here. Its like living inside the Blade Runner movie so futuristic and rurally rustic at the same time. ...and you started a family?I got married in 2005 to Ting, who is from Sichuan in China. We have three children, Bijou (9), Flynn (7), and Coco (4). We love living here, but we live on an outlying island, which is a 25 minute fast ferry ride outside Hong Kong. Its a bit like Club Med meets The Truman Show.There are no cars here, and golf cars cost HK$2.2 million (Euro200k). We dont have one!Housing here is tiny compared to other countries. Hong Kong is run by a group of tycoons, who own most everything and as a result we pay most of our monthly outgoings to them in one way or another housing, utilities, telecoms, transport, food. Is Hong Kong now defnitively home?This year, I put my children down for Newtown. We are planning to return to Ireland in three years or so, my children can go to Newtown.I want them to have what I had in terms of a schooling. What I consider proper schooling. NSW nurtured my character and enabled me to make choices.My academic results were not great, but those who enjoyed studying achieved great results. NSW gave me a sense of belief that I could literally do what I wanted, and I still do today.What is work nowadays?I spent a year or so living in Sichuan, China. Whilst there I got involved in the entrepreneurship and startup eco-systems. It was like time travelling back to London in the mid 90s. The same energy and many of the same ideas. Since I have a few silver wisps and experience of the 90s Dot com boom, people looked to me as a mentor.It was a bit of a shock, because for the frst time I realised Im older and more experienced now. So I embraced it. I recommend mentoring or other forms of coaching. It all about giving back and nurturing those who show enthusiasm, promise and also those who are perhaps too shy or timid but hugely capable. Its about helping others see the promise in themselves to do what they want, with confdence, make mistakes, have purpose and take responsibilities. THE HUGH BELL INTERVIEWn Hugh Bell and wife Ting Wang12Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionMinutes of the A.G.M of the Newtown, Mountmellick & Foyonian old Scholars association held at Newtown School Waterford, Sunday the 28th September 2014.Present:Ken Murphy, Trevor Grubb, Debbie Bailey, Andre Thompson, Donald McKlay, Ann Kinch, Helen Bailey (Murphy), David Harrison, Richard De Courcy, Heather Stewart(Grubb), Joy Simpson (Chapman), Ray Simpson, John Williams, Michael Thompson, Sara lee OBrien, Peter Pearce, Jonathon Fletcher and Oriel Woodbyrne.Apologies:Bob Burns, Roger and Joan Johnson, Nicky Johnson, David Murray and Bertie Finnegan.Debbie suggested that it might be a good idea to send both Bertie and Bob get well cards as both are in hospital this weekend and therefore missing the reunion. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and they were accepted and signed by Jonathon Fletcher. Treasurers Report:Peter read his report for year 2013. The audited accounts are printed in full in the review. New Ofcers and Committee:The following ofcers were proposed by Debbie Bailey and seconded by Trevor Grubb for the year Sept 2014 to Sept 2015. Incoming President: Andre ThompsonVice President: Sara Lee OBrienTreasurer:Peter PearceSecretary:Oriel WoodbyrneAuditor: Brian LittleEditor: George JacobStepping down from the committee this year is outgoing president David Harrison and David Murray who is going on to do a masters in Dublin, Jonathon thanked both for their work and efort with the committee. Other members proposed were Bob Burns and Clodagh Webb leaving the committee the option to co-opt another person if required. Newtown Review: A huge job was taken on this year with the addresses outside of Ireland and the updating of their information. Last year we had no reviews returned from outside of Ireland, this year posting out went from 170 stamps to 40 stamps a lot of people updated their information and opted to now receive the review on line. The review was very late this year due to a lot of issues on the school side, unfortunately these things are out of our control. Next year we are hoping the school can assure us of an earlier fnish date as September is too late for us. Jonathon has volunteered as the Old scholars representative to the school edi-tor and hopefully this will cut down on phone calls and time delays.Trevor Grubb thanks all of the committee for their endless work on the review and suggested that it might be worth looking into doing a separate old scholars review and at least then we would be in control of the time delays. Report on the gathering:We had 84 for Lunch on the Sunday not a huge uptake on the event. Ciara Harrison and Sara Lee OBrien did a great job with the art exhibition in the study hall and special thanks has to go to Andrew Pim and Richie for their help in setting up. Ciara and Sara are hoping to continue it as an event every year.AOB: Andre Thompson reported back about the data protection proposal that was brought up at last years meeting, there has been no follow up on it as the Capital development fund was put on hold for the moment. Before handing the chain of ofce over to incoming president Andre Thompson, Jonathon took the opportunity to thank all the committee for their contin-ued hard work over the years and drew the meeting to an end. There being no other business the meeting was fnished. 13Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Section14Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionAccounts for the year ended 31st. December 2014Newtown Mountmellick and Foy Old Scholars AssociationIncome and Expenditure Account for year ending 31/12/14Income(All fgures in )20142013Income from investments2,014 1,780Donation 147 1,050Advertising Revenue 2,900 2,750Proft (loss) on sale of ties 00Proft on annual reunion 1,036562 -------------- 6,098 6,142========ExpenditureActivities/Awards:Poetry & Short Story Comp. 100100Young Social Innovators0 200Photography Competition100100InterPro Hockey Contribution00Hockey Jacket Contribution0600Hockey trip to Holland0 200-------------- 200 1,300Printing and stationary1,9381,938Postage 3,550 4,640Bank interest and charges 58 48Investment Management Fee 200 200Sundry 0 0---------------- 6,4338,200 ==========Suplus (defcit) on normal activities-336 -2,059 ==== =====Balance Sheet as at 31st. December 2014 2014 2013Investments,(Note1)Balance at 1st January 2013177,800 171,738 Purchases (Sales) during year 6,062 6,062 ----------- ----------- 177,800177,800 ----------- ----------

Current AssetsStock 3,7323,807 Debtors 2,164400Bank of Ireland (Current Account)10,3237,051 Irish Permanent TSB (Eric de Courcy)45,557 45,557 -------------------61,77656,740Current LiabilitiesCreditors 51675 ------------------- Net Current Assets 61,72556,065 ---------------------- 239,525 233,864======= ======Financed by 20142013Capital AccountBalance at 1st January 201497,53697,595 Defcit for year ended 31st Dec 2014 -336 -2,059 -------------------- 92,200 95,536Life Membership AccountBalance at 1st January 2014 91,51088,950 Subscriptions received during year 4,160 2,560 ---------- ----------95,670 91,510Eric DeCourcy FundBalance at 1st January 201446,81746,347 Donations & Interest received in year 2,628 1,260 ------------------ 49,44547,607Student Music Grants 790790 -------------------- 46,668 46,817

239,525233,864 ====== ======Note 1 to the accountInvestments31\12\1331\12\14Bank of Ireland 5,4805,480Allied Irish Bank 4,1394,139Blackrock Asset Mngt (Deutschland) 205205City of London1,680 1,680Irish Life & Permanent plc1,9471,947Grafton Group 2,5402,540Aviva 2,7002,700Greencore Group Ord 7,9507,950E on Ag Npv470 470Market Value on 31\12\14 was 90,659 euro (31\12\13 was 77,920).On behalf of the committee:Peter Pearce, Hon TreasurerAuditors ReportI have audited the fnancial statements and received all the information I found necessary. In my opinion the fnancial statements give a true and fair view of the Associations afairs at 31st December 2014 and of its result for the year then ended.Brian S. W. Little F.C.A., Hon Auditor.5th May 201515Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Section16Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionOld Scholars ReunionGallery2014n Alan and Sue Pim with Mayor of Waterford Lola OSullivan and local representations of the Irish Water Safety Association, who unveiled a plaque and presented certifcates to Alan and Sue in recognition of their enormous contribution to water safety and swimming, through the years.n 2004 - Back Row: Sorcha Schnittger, Helga Bryan (Gilbert), Jessica Stevenson (Gotto), Laura Cassin, Kelly Power, Jenny Scotson, Caroline Torrie, Inez Randow, Sophie Sahr, Stephen Peirce, Peter Hyland.Front Row: Cosimo Du, Jamie Evans, Ryan McLoughlin, Brian Kennedy, Rose Paget, Brian Dagg, Philip Galloway, Robert Marsh, John Walshn The Baileys, a Newtown family:Nicholas (1980), Cedric (1950), Jillian (Barrett) (1951), Andrew (1980), Debbie (1976) and Lynn (Bailey) Jennings (1974).17Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionFrom top:n 1984 - Back row: Alastair Pim, Ed Crotty, Rob Milne, Clodagh (Coad) Nicholson, Gilly (Lazenby) Milne, Andrew Checkett, Alan Coad.Front row: Des Jackson, Keith Murphy, Sarah (Hill) Bean, Andrew (Chuck) Walker, Ralph Bingham, Luke Crosbien 1989- Ruth Crampton Laverty, Caroline Pim, Dara Scallan Carberry, Siobhan Dier, Fiona Checkett. Front: Pierre Fewer, Percy Kingston, Duncan MacLachlan, Ciaran Kelly, Clarke Allen.n President hand-over - Jonathan Fletcher (right) hands over the chain of ofce to the new OS President Andre Thompson (left).n 1964 - Ricky Little, Wendy McChesney (Wardell), John Williams and Clive Allen.18Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Sectionn 1954 -Back row:- Elizabeth Carter(McKevitt),Dermott Ashmore, Stuart Walker, Heather (Grubb) Stewart, Joan Matheson, Sue (Johnson) Pim, Alan Pim, Trevor Grubb, David Johnson, Frank Nuttall, Anthony Sherard, Eoghain Ganly, Donald McKay, Geoffrey Coad. Front row- Adrienne Jessop, Leslie Matheson, Olive (Wharton) Daunt, Eleanor (Boyce) Johnson, Ann Kinch, Sheila (Pearce) Moore, Helen (Bailey) Murphy, Sylvia (Buchanan) Torrie, Reverend Philip Knowles, Judy (Galbraith) Craig, Richard deCourcy.n 1974 - Back Row:Nicky Campbell, Brian ONeill, Randal McGuckin, Dessie Daunt, Sue (Dyer) Lafarge, Charles White Front row: Sandra (McKechnie) McLoughlin,Sarah (Dove) Morley, Patricia (Corrigan) Loftus, Lynn (Bailey) Jennings, Carol (Newenham) Hodder, Linda (Johnson) Quille.n 2004 - Back Row: Sorcha Schnittger, Helga Bryan (Gilbert), Jessica Stevenson (Gotto), Laura Cassin, Kelly Power, Jenny Scotson, Caroline Torrie, Inez Randow, Sophie Sahr, Stephen Peirce, Peter Hyland Front Row:Cosimo Du, Jamie Evans, Ryan McLoughlin, Brian Kennedy, Rose Paget, Brian Dagg, Philip Galloway, Robert Marsh, John Walsh19Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Sectionn Squads for the students vs old Scholars Hockey match on reunion weekend. n 1994 - Adam Rynne, Ali (Egan Langley) Tyndale, Martina (Darcy) Firbank,Stephen Mannix, Isobel (Bailey) Baudu, Rob McConnell, Mark Deevy, Ross OShea, Robert CorriganMiddle Row: Cullen Allen, Stuart Musgrave, Nina (Faeste) Casey, Ivan Varian, Sarah McBride, Mary Claire Grealy, Rachael (Kellett) Comiskey, Daniel Tully, Thomas Reid, Duncan Robinson, Nicky Stokes.Front row:Suzie Shorten, Joanna Cunningham, Aedin (Boissel) Fiel, Mary (Logue) Lyford, Tara Lynch, Jenny (Steele )Irvine, Aura lee (OHalloran) Casey, and Aishling Wheeler.n Members of Pim family attend unveiling ofplaque to Alan and Sue at the old scholars weekend September 2014.L-R Jeni, Pamela, (Sam Pim in arms), Robert, Nigel, Mark Wooller, Tia (Deirdre) Sue and Alan Pim, Andrew, Jacob, Jonathan, Lisa,L-R kneeling: Amelia, Henry, Emma, Jordan. 20Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionHong Kong StreetsMareikaVon Engl ebr echt en haslivedin HongKongsincethe 1990s.Sheworksas aphotographerfora childrenswearcompany, butalsotakesfascinating streetphotographyinthe city she calls home.HongKongisacrowdedandvibrant citymadeupoftoweringhighrisesa magnifcentskylineandaharbourwith stunning views.On my arrival in the 90s, tiredafter a 12 hour fight I was struck by thenoise,thehumidityandthemelting heat, and initially wanted to just turn heel and head back home, she says. Isoonbecameaccustomedtothe crazinessofthecityhowever,andhave sincethenworkedinvariousdesign companies.I met my husband here.We have two children.Mypastimeisstreetphotographyand HongKongwithitsbusy,colourfuland clutteredstreetsistheperfectplacefor any photographer. Its a modern city but as youventureintoitsnooksandcrannies, the remnants of an older Hong Kong are stillvisible.Itshereinthesevibrantand colourfulstreetswhereeastmeetswest that I like to wander and look for interesting people and sights to photograph. I like to portray the city and its atmosphere atstreetlevelandafterdarkisan especiallyinterestingtimeaslatenight shoppersheadintothelittleoutdoordai pai dongs (Hong Kong style cafs) dotted along the alleyways. Mostofmyworkissoldtointerior decorators and Expats leaving Hong Kong whowanttotakesomememoriesofthe city home with them.n Mareika, with husband Grgoire, and children Leah and Tristan21Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionHong Kong Streets22Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionOBITUARIESSUE PIM (1944-2015)SuePim,whodiedon 15thJanuary2015 wasawellknown andlikedmemberof theSocietyofFriends, and the beloved wife of Alan, a teacher and PE instructoratNewtown for more than 30 years.ShewasthesisterofRogerJohnson, anotherlong-establishedmemberofthe teaching staff at Newtown.Having suffered from cancer initially in 2004, she led anactive life until early in 2012 when her illness returned.With immense bravery,SuewithAlanandimmediatefamilyfaceduptothe prospectofhershorttimeleft.Hopeswereinitiallyhighthat shewouldtraveltoNewZealandfortheChristmasperiod, tovisitdaughterTia,Markandtheirfamily.Sadlythisproved impossible.Tia and Mark did return for a period in September, andSuessonAndrewfewthemdowntoCork,andoverthe Comeragh mountains where she had walked, climbed, camped, and orienteered many times.SuesparentswereHaroldJohnsonandDoris(neeBewley whoseancestorsentertainedGeorgeFoxonoccasionsintheir home in Cumbria). Harold joined Friends after their marriage in 1936.Her siblings are David (married to Elinor), Roger (married toJoan),Peter(marriedtoCathy)andRuth(Leela)whodied some years ago. Sueattended Rathgar Junior School before going as a boarder toNewtownSchoolfrom1955to1961.Shecompleteda Secretarial course at Alexandra College Dublin, and the staff of Johnson Brothers where she worked as a Secretary to her father. Through Dublin Young Friends, she met Alan, whom she would marry in 1963.That year they went to Loughborough, where Alan obtained his DipEdandDipPhysEd.Theymovedthefollowingyearto Kenya, where Alan taught at a Friends School for four years. Sue taught knitting and sewing and looked after their growing family. Andrew and Deirdre (now Tia) were born there.In 1968 they returned to Ireland, and Alan took up the post of P.E. and Biology teacher at Newtown School, where he continued to teach for the next 31 years.Their other two children, Nigel and Kevin were born in Waterford.Sue was actively involved at Newtown School, working part-timeinteaching,andalsoprovidingswimming, life-saving and water safety instruction.In the late 60sandearly70s(withAlanandothers)she took senior pupils on ski holidays to Austria.For25years,SueandAlanbrought7-12 junior pupils to Kerry to Camp on the shores ofCaraghLake.Shehelpedwithcamping, climbingandinlatterly,orienteeringgroups. ShetaughtHomeEconomicsandcoached hockey.Inalloftheseactivitiesshewaswell-lovedbyherpupils.Shegaveencouragement andexudedpositivity,whichendearedhertothose shetaught,formingstrongbondsoffriendshipinboth the school and wider Waterford community as evidenced by the many who travelled to her Memorial service in February.Sue and Alan had a wonderful love for all of their family, and when they moved from the City to the country in 1993, buying 40 acres ofland,itwasnosurprisethatlater Andrew(withpartnerLiisa) and then Nigel (with wife Jeni) built on the same land.Kevin and hiswifePamandtheirthreechildrenalsosetuphomenearby whentheyreturnedfromAustralia,twoyearsago.Thefamily, including twelve grandchildren, will miss her greatly as a friend, loving guide, advicer, councillor and inspirational person.Sue went frequently to spend time with her daughter and family in New Zealand, and had several Christmases enjoying the warmth of both the country and the many friends she made while there..Suesenergyandwidevarietyofinterestswasamazing!In QuakercirclesshewasinvolvedwithIrishandInternational Quakers.She served for very many years as Overseer, Elder and as Clerk of Monthly Meeting.She was a Waterford representative on YMC, and internationally onFWCC EMES, where she helped organise and attend Conferences both in Europe and Africa.With AlansheleadtwoQuakerYouthPilgrimages.Suehadbeen activelyinvolvedwithIrishWaterSafety,Lifesaving,Waterford Orienteering, Waterford Samaritans, the Music Club, Symphony Club, Toastmasters,andmorerecentlytheHospicemovement. Shewasaverykeenandcapablegardenerwhereherwork canbeenseenatClonfadda,thefamilyhome.Aswastypical ofSuesgenerosityofSpirit,shedonatedherbodytoTrinity College for medical research. More than 420 people attended aremembranceceremony-evidenceoftheloveandregardin which Sue was held.23Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionOBITUARIESANN JEFFARES TAYLOR (NEE BARRETT)(1932 2014)Ann Taylor died on 25 May 2014 at the age of 82.She was sent to Newtown School from her home in Dublin in 1944 on the advice of her doctor as she suffered from asthma and it was felt the country air would do her good. Notonlydidherhealthgreatlyimprove,butshediscovereda love of music and singing (with huge encouragement from Eric de Courcy) which lasted for the rest of her life.On leaving school, she completed a secretarial course in Dublin and worked for the Caledonian Insurance Company.She also actedasunoffcialhostess,withhersisterJill(Bailey)forthe manyvisitingrugbyteamsunderthewatchfulguidanceofher uncle who was the Secretary of the IRFU.Having taken up a position as secretary to the Sports Director of Timkin, Northampton, she met and married Basil Taylor who was awellknowncricketerofthattime.ShesettledinNorthampton and had two children.She was a prominent member of her local church and continued her love of singing through the church choir. AnnreturnedtoIrelandeveryyearandregularlypaidavisitto Newtown. She attended the Bi-Centenary celebrations in 1998 and met up with old school friends with whom she had always stayed in touch.All her life she aspired to follow the Quaker ethos she had learnt in her schooldays at the school which has been such a big infuence in her life.24Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionCLASS OF 1974DAVID ASTONLiving and working in Cork.He was very disappointed not to be able to attend the 40 year reunion in September.NICKY CAMPBELLNicky is married with one son and is living in Co. Clare.He runs a clothing business.DESSIE DAUNTDes retired from the retail business in 2013 from Tesco and formerly with Musgraves Supervalu/Centra and L & N. He is now working along side his wife Susan in a very successful B & B business, Samuels Heritage B & B, on the Dunmore Road outside Waterford City, very welcoming to all Newtonians past and present. They have 4 children, Shannon 21 has successful graduated in early childcare studies, Killian 19 is in frst year commerce in UCC and twins Bevin & Martha 17 are in 5th year in the Abbey Community College.SARAH EARLELiving in Enniscorthy and works part time in Dublin.PATTY HAUGHTONPatty is living in Delaware USA.She is widowed and has 5 grown children, three sons and two daughters.Two of the sons are married.Due to ill health, she is unable to work but volunteers with projects involving children.She is still active with Quakers.She was sorry not to be able to come to the reunion.CAROL HODDER (NEWENHAM)Carol is planning to undertake a visual arts residency in Iceland.She is a fellow of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo and was an invited artist to Beijing China in 2007.LYNN JENNINGS (BAILEY)Lynn is still living in Belfast and teaching primary school children at Methodist College.She has three daughters all married. She visits her grandchildren in Germany frequently and will soon be visiting another in London.MARK KENNY Currently living in Carlow on a farm in which he have a partnership which is leased out longterm. Managing a B&B in Ennis for the summer which he and his wife also did last year. Eldest stepdaughter had a daughter last year, younger one had got her degree this year. His son left uni last year and his daughter will be starting her second year in Journalism in UL this year. So 3 more years of college fees and life is still good for Maria and Mark!SUE LAFARGE (DYER)Sue is married to Philippe and as he is now retired, her life is all about golf, travelling, animals and cars.PATRICIA LOFTUS (CORRIGAN)Patricia is living and farming in Tullow Co. Carlow.She enjoyed meeting her form mates last September.RANDAL MCGUCKIN Graduated from Aberdeen University in Engineering. He has 3 kids, one of who is sailing around the world!He moved into computers and is currently working with a start-up in Dublin. For him - life is good - and far better than the alternative!SANDRA MCLOUGHLIN (MCKECHNIE)Sandra is living in Cork, having lived in Waterford and South Africa. She has just fnished a BA degree in Art History and Philosophy at UCC.Both her children have left Newtown.She is enjoying her new role as a grandmother.JUNE MCMAHON (ROSE)June is still happily married, living in Cork.She works part time at the Cork Examiner.She has 4 sons, two still at college.She and her husband are looking forward to retirement and plan to travel the world.HILARY MELBOURNEHilary is living and working in Dublin with her long term partner.SARAH MORLEY (DOVE)Sarah is married and living in Dalkey.She has two children, Jack who is working for Digicel in Jamaica and Stephanie who is doing a degree in Montessori teaching and lives at home.Sarah is still a keen horsewoman and Dave, her husband is a photographer and keen sailor.She enjoys the odd visit to Newtown and has great memories of her school time there.BrIaN ONeIllBrian works in his family pottery business ONeill pottery, based at Bunratty Castle.LINDA QUILLE (JOHNSTON)Linda Johnston is now living in Kilkenny caring for her mother.Linda enjoyed living for almost twenty years in southern Africa with her husband and three daughters.KAREN SHAFFREY (GOOD)Karen is married and living in New Zealand. She works for Sport New Zealand.She has three step daughters.She comes back to Ireland as often as possible to visit her family. She is an active member of a choir. DENISE STANSFIELD (PASLEY)Denise has been married for 37 years and have two grown up children and two grandchildren.She retired from Nursing after 41 years mostly on childrens wards. She hopes to visit Ireland soon.CHARLES WHITEWhitey is married with two grown up children, one married.He is living in Sandycove and working as an auctioneer and estate agent in Rathmines.He enjoys holidaying in Kerry and the occasional biking holiday.CLASS OF 1984RALPH BINGHAMStudied Architecture in Bolton Street from 1984 1989, worked in London for a year before exploring India/Asia for 6 months, returning to Ireland and working in Murray OLaoire Architects, becoming a director in the process. Today a Director of MOLA Architecture trying to earn a crust! Living in Dublin and married to Hilary since 1999. Have 3 sons Max (14) and Harry and Adam OLD SCHOLARS NEWS25Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Section(the terrible twins 11).Enjoying cycling, 5 aside footie and watching rugby.Hello class of 1984, didnt we have a great time in Newtown- hope you are all well.ALISON CRANMER (NEE BOYD)Married Richard in 1991 and we have two teenage girls, Zoe and Georgia - one at Uni and the other almost there too at the time of writing.Enjoying living and working in Norfolk, JILL FITZGERALD (NEE CANNING)Jill FitzGerald (Canning) Living on the beautiful Dingle Peninsula in Kerry with husband Andrew, a dairy farmer and our 3 children, Sarah, 20and Lucy 17 and Mark 14 (when theyre not in college, boarding school or travelling...the empty nest is looking dangerously close!!) - running my own small online craft business www.caketoppers.ie, playing lots of tennis, dabbling in my vegetable garden, making plenty of homemade cider from the orchard and just started letting out holiday accommodation in a property on the farm......life is good!SOPHIE CANTILLONTragically deceased. After a short illness in Gothenburg where she had just completed her PhD, Sophie died in December 2010. She is remembered and missed by us all as a vivacious, sociable and smart girl who loved life and was a great friend. She was passionate about cycling, photography and outdoor life and always fun to be with. After a very successful stint in PR in the UK, Sophie spent a number of years completing an MBA in Oslo and her PhD in Gothenburg where she was incredibly happy loving Scandinavian life so suited to all her passions. R.I.P.ALAN COADB.Tech Ed in Limerick University followed by a Post grad year in TCD. Since then, many adventures over 20 years building & running technology businesses all over the globe, most recently with Pivotal. As always, passions include Sailing, Fly-fshing and shooting, albeit more internationally than school days. Married to Anna & living in Parsons Green, London with Toby (12)CLODAGH NICHOLSON (NEE COAD)Married Darren Nicholson, 4 children aged 9,14, 20 & 22 & living near Clonakilty, West Cork. Working full time Teaching 3rd to 6th class in Kilgarriffe NS Clonakilty, Co.Cork and acting principal at present. Coach U12 girls hockey in Bandon HC and captain of Clon/ Ross Girls Brigade. Hobbies: photograph, gardening, swimming, skiing & sailing whenever time permits!!LUKE CROSBIEAfter a Law degree and Masters in Finance (extending studenthood as long as possible), worked in private equity in Ireland, UK and EU for 12 years, then managing a family investment company, BHR.Now mostly Chairman of a pharmaceutical company and commuting from Dublin Airport. Still married to Niamh, has 3 daughters Emily (11) and twins of 7, and living in Kildare. ED CROTTYEngineering degree TCD, also studied an MBA 1994, worked in London until 1997, moved back home, married Susan and have 4 kids -Patrick (12); Hugh (10); Louise (8) and Sam (6).Set up my own homecare company in 2014 (providing Carers for older people in their own homes, serving South Dublin), called Heritage Homecare.Have been competing in triathlons since 2004, still enjoying it !Also support the Munster Rugby Team, through thick and thin.PAUL DUFFINMoved back to Ireland in 2011 with Familynow 4 kids Emily 15 Patrick and Shona 10 and Kerry 7 and reside in Carlow. Work between Dubai and Carlow. Self employed still with The Childrens Medical Centre Dubai and REL Cooling Services LtdCarlow and a few other bits and bobs. Walking Mondo my German Shepherd 10k a day keeps me half ft and still race a few racehorses with friends. Am now on Twitter at @Duffn77Paul.LIZ DUFFYA (very short!) time at Trinity College followed by a haphazard but nonetheless enjoyable career path ! Enjoy horse riding - horse racing - interior design gardening. Partner Robert for past 15 years (one stepdaughter Emma 21 years) and apart from that Sarah Naomi & Paul have provided plenty of lovely nieces and nephews to keep me busy!ALISON FANAGAN (nee Farrell)BCL in UCD, Blackhall Place Law Society solicitors course and apprenticeship, LL.M in Trinity Hall College, Cambridge. Working with A & L Goodbody solicitors since November 1990, specializing in litigation, and environmental and planning law. Became a consultant in 2008 so work 4 days a week, at least in theory! Joined Milltown Golf Club 1995 and play reasonably regularly. Married Jody Fanagan 24 September 1994 and celebrated 20 year anniversary September 2014 in Italy! 3 boys Hugo (16); Harry (14); Stephen (12) JOHN FAULLAttended UCG and got a B.SC in Marine Biology, spent a year in Carna, Co. Galway (UCGs Shellfsh Research Lab) studying for a diploma in aquaculture. Spent a year working in London in various jobs earning some money and getting over the experience of living in the isolation of Connemara for a year. Spent about 5 years working for an environmental consultancy company, in Galway, which involved going to sea. GleNN ONeIllDid a degree in Theology at Queens Belfast. When last in touch was working for a Community Church in Navan. www.calvarycommunitychurch.infoMarried to Gabriella, one daughter Tara, no further update.26Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionOLD SCHOLARS NEWSaIleeN OBeIrNeBA from UCG in 1989, LLB from UCG in 1992, Apprentice Solicitor with F.M. FitzGerald & Co., Galway, qualifying as a solicitor in 1995. Later that year moved to Brussels with my husband Brendan, worked in various jobs, and joined the European Commission in 2001. Married to Brendan. 2 daughters.DaVID OBrIeNDegree in Production Engineering (Carlow Regional Technical College), then 4 years working with Yazaki (in Japan) before emigrating to Australia where Ive been since. All manner of unspectacular jobs in IT and Finance project areas. Hobbies include Skydiving (3000 jumps) Kite-boarding, Mountain biking and learning the piano! (Nobody is more surprised about that one than me) Married my wife in 2014 after an extended courtship!GORMLAITH ORMONDHaving qualifed as a PE teacher in Stranmillis, then went on to train as a Special Needs Assistant and has been working in Newpark School (Dublin) leading the SNA for 2nd year, in addition to coaching hockey. Married to Louis and has two children Louis (17) and Celeste (15).TIA WOOLER (DEIRDRE PIM)Married to Mark, living in Warkworth, NZ, 3 children Cullen, Bree & Carrie. Trained as a Montessori teacher in Dublin but all her working life based in NZ where she now runs her own school. They live an hour north of Auckland in an area becoming increasingly popular for its vineyards, long white sandy beaches, arts and good eating! They have a 3 acre property with a passion for growing veg, fruit and housing hens and ducks to add to the noise of the children! ALISTAIR PIMAuctioneering (horses, not houses!) and working the stud farm in Mountmellick. Married to Gillian with 3 children.GABRIELLE SHERIDANAfter degrees in social science, Business Education & Special Education, spent a number of years teaching and travelling. Now working for the family business in Dublin.Married to Gerry have 3 kids - Penny age 12, Willow age 10, Gerry age 7, 2 dogs, 1 cat and 2 gold fshJULIAN TALBOT BRADYArchitecture (UCD) as a career until 1999 (now a hobby) and completed an MBA at Cranfeld in the UK. Now run my own business consultancy in London. Married to Louise. Two daughters and son - Tuscany Gaia and Noah.ANDREW WALKER (ALIAS CHUCK!)TCD (History & Hockey), Kings Inns and Barrister since 1992. Chair of Three Rock Hockey club after far too many years of coaching! Triathlons dominate the summer months. Married Meriel (Bailey) 1995 and 3 boys James, Ben and Sam. SARAH BEAN (NEE HILL)Marketing degree from College of Marketing & Design, & has spent the last 26 yrs in consumer goods marketing based in Dublin, the last 18 as general manager with Coty Ireland. Married to Tom, 3 children (15, 10 & 10 carrying on the Twin tradition!). Passions include hockey (coaching not playing), yoga, dabbling in piano, skiing, diving (only in warm waters!) and keeping up my French with as many business & leisure trips as possible.BEN JOHNSONLeft Newtown straight into cheesemaking, set up a honey co-op in the Burren farming 200 beehives,Had the opportunity to set up cheese factories in Sweden for the Harri Krishna movement, Ukraine for the Chernobyl affected areas and South Africa the next step. Currently run a boat building school: www.bensboats.com and run guitar making classes www.burrenlutherie.com. Still caving from time to time, canoeing most of my free time is taken up with the preaching work with Jehovahs Witnesses knocking on peoples doors and annoying them (his words not mine!)SALLY COLE (NEE KINGSTON)Nurse training in the Adelaide Dublin. Theatre nurse training in St. Marys, London. After 3 years traveling Asia, NZ & Australia, nursed in Blackrock and now living in Naas with Alan & 2 daughters Sasha & Sophia. ROISIN LENNON (NEE KLANN)General nurse training in the Adelaide Hospital & then off to Perth in Scotland to do midwifery. Qualifed & worked in Dundee whilst doing BSc (hons) nursing. 4 years later, back to Perth & worked as a midwife there till return to Ireland in July 2003. Now a midwife in Sligo General & currently doing masters in advanced midwifery practice in NUIG. Great interest in aromatherapy so spent 2 years getting a diploma in it as well as refexology. This hobby has expanded into helping (daughter) Emer develop creams and aromatherapy blends for her mini company in TY which has evolved into Essential Me (as seen on Dragons Den 2014) and is going from strength to strength!Enjoy walking & cycling leisure only, pottering in garden & reading. Married Tom 1993. 2 kids, Eoin (just fnishing 2nd year in aeronautical engineering in Glasgow) and Emer (doing the Leaving!). GILLIAN LAZENBY (Nee Milne)Agricultural College in Hampshire doing a one-year Farm Secretarial Course & have been working in this feld ever since! Live in Dorset, with husband Rob & daughter Lucy (21) working on a 2200 acre arable/dairy farm - every day is different from doing the accounts to sorting cattle out for market, although the endless form flling does get a bit tedious! Still passionate about horse-riding, especially with my daughter.IAN LAZENBY Gurteen Agricultural College after leaving Newtown then came home and have been farming ever since! Married to Nicolette van der Wel & also involved in the family nursery business.MIRANDA MARTIN27Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionOLD SCHOLARS NEWSAfter many years working with horses, teaching riding and involved in racing, I moved to London where I now live having started my own catering business! When I can fnd the time, Im a fanatical skier having worked three season in the alpes, still go racing as much as possible & have developed a love of gardening.DAVID MEADEStudied civil engineering in UCG and after a stint in London and Scotland, worked as a resident engineer in the West of Ireland on the main Sligo-Moscow highway! Heavily involved in coaching hockey in Galway. Married to Mary and has a son Conor (11).ROBERT MILNEFarming in Co. Wexford. Married, divorced & happily in a new partnership! Three children Bill, Aoife and John. JAMES MOLLOYEmigrated to Australia in 1995. Currently working in the construction industry in Queensland. Married to Belinda & father of 3 boys, Riley, Flynn & Cameron Whats a leisure activity? Having the very occasional beer with Dave OBrien!KEITH MURPHYAgricultural Science UCD, then qualifed as Chartered Accountant with PWC & time with them in Warsaw. Then joined Aventis Pharma as CFO Poland/Baltic states, moved to Strasbourg for a while with them as Head of Corporate Finance & now back in Warsaw!Used to play rugby, hockey and squash. Marriedto Agnieszkaand 3 kids, Adam (15), Ola (13) and Camilla (9).Class of 1994SUZIE SHORTEN Enjoying a busy life in Dublin with Dylan 6, Camille 2 and partner. In 2010 I founded an event management company and am currently looking forward to more lecturing in event management in College.MARK DEEVY Working in the family business, healthy and happy 2 kids Matthew 6 Emily 2, life is good.aura-lee (OHallOraN) CaSey Married to Jason with 4 children, studying for a bsc (hons) in applied health care at Waterford Institute of Technology. CULLEN ALLEN Im living across the feld from Ballymaloe with my wife Bree and 3 kids and Im still running Cully & Sully which is fying.Life is good.rOSS OSHea Living in Dunmore East and married to Hazel. We are kept busy rearing two kids Tadhg (4) and Leah (2) with one expected on the way. I have been working as a Town Planner in Dublin, Waterford and now Kilkenny County Council since qualifying with a Masters from UCD.Active playing golf and soccer and enjoy to travel as much as possible. Great to catch up with 94 class last September.JENNIFER (STEELE) IRVINEMarried to Stephen, 4 daughters, Lily 9, Jasmine 7, Rose 6 and Violet 1. Award winning Entrepreneur and best-selling author. Class of 2004BRIAN KENNEDYAfter four years studying in UCD between BA and MSc, I moved to London where I have been for nearly six years now, working in fund management.I have stayed in touch with the Newtown lads by living together in the infamous Dundela through college and more recently via Whatsapp! And yes, people still call me NedJESSICA STEVENSON (NEE GOTTO)I have recently married in cork to a lovely Scotsman Andrew Stevenson. I am living on a farm near a town named St. Andrews in Scotland. I am braving the new and setting up a business of2015CW Sports AcademySkills and knowledge for a life in Sport Week 3 - Age 13 - 18 yrsCub Camp4 - 6 yrsAmazing new experiences in a nurturing environment3 weeks in July - 10am - 4pm Early drop-off and late pick up service.See our website for more detailswww.campwaterford.comwww.campwaterford.com 135 per child for 1 week 245 per child for 2 weeks 350 per child for 3 weeksFind us onFacebook28Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Sectionmy own bringing convenient tasty healthy fast food to the students of St. Andrews university and to the Edinburgh farmers markets . In my spare time I like to go for long walks on the coastal paths near by, help out with children in the local community and spending as much time as possible with my hubby and friends.INEZ VON RANDOWAfter leaving Newtown with tears in my eyes I studied marketing and communication in my hometown Dsseldorf, enjoying a delightful partylife with my old friends. I now live in Berlin, organising international congresses, my laundry and the next vacation.SOPHIE VON SAHRIt took me almost a year to get over Newtown actually, as I missed it a lot! After leaving, I started my studies in Logistics in Hamburg. Thats actually what Im also doing now, Im involved in Chartering vessels all around the world for the Heavy Lift Industry / Project cargos. During the weekend I just love to hang around beside the beach, meeting friends and enjoying a bit of Partylife! Still think that Newtown was one of the best time in my life so far!LAURA CASSINLiving and working in Waterford and still love playing hockey! Do we have to write about whether were married? Im not and I doubt things will change by the time this goes to print!STEPHEN PEIRCEWorking in Dublin as a Case Manager for Eneclann, tracing heirs and researching family histories. At least until his craft brewery takes off...!JENNY SCOTSONAfter Newtown, I went on to study classical music in Cork School of Music, followed by a 2-year MPhil in Music & Media Tech in Trinity College, Dublin. Having started out my career doing internship at EMI London, I have since progressed and is now living in Dublin, working in Universal Music Ireland as Digital & Business Development Co-ordinator - alongside Caroline Torrie, former dorm mate of 3 years at Newtown)CAROLINE TORRIEHaving completed a Masters in Public Relations in DIT, Caroline is in her seventh year of working with Universal Music in the artist publicity department. She lives in Dublin with her boyfriend and spends her free time in search of the perfect cup of coffee!BRIAN DAGGBrian is a Solicitor living and working in Dublin. He plays tennis and soccer regularly, enjoys his car.RYAN MCLOUGHLINRyan originates from the Southern most country in Africa, emigrating at 14 to the Dise. As a youth Ryan was most happy to be on the water, in a dingy, kayak or wetsuit. Leaving Ireland he studied architecture in Dundee, the pursuit of which led him to live in Sydney and Mumbai before fnally arriving in London to attain his prof quals. Keen cyclist, likes climbing and has started framing things.SHONA KEATINGI live in Dublin, I studied Social Care in DIT, Addiction counselling in Trinity and Crisis Pregnancy counselling in Maynooth. I work for the HSE - I spent 7 years working with newly homeless teenagers, but now work in Child & Adolescent psychiatry (mental health) Married since 2013 to Kevin Halpin.HELGA BRIAN (NEE GILBERT)Helga studied montessori teaching and is now working in a preschool in Crosshaven, Cork. She married to Jason Bryan and they have three children. COSIMO VON DUNGERNCosimo is currently working for Berenberg Bank in Hamburg and London where he is a relationship manager for corporate banking clients. He is married and lives with his wife Antonia in Hamburg.OLD SCHOLARS NEWS29Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionGIllIaN OSHeaAfter studying Psychology at UCD, I went and worked in Abu Dhabi for a few years. It was an amazing experience and I got to travel to lots of amazing places. I then moved to London to do a post-grad in Primary teaching and 5 years later I am still loving life in London. Did some travelling last year and now working as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator in a primary school in London. I am hoping to pursue a Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology in the very near future.LEILA VISSER (NEE HEGARTY)After studying childcare for 2 years. I am now based in Brisbane Australia and work in the childcare industry for one of the major childcare centres. I am married to an Australian called Sean and we have 2 children together.KELLY POWERTook some time off after school to travel and went between Australia & the UK for 7 years, during that time getting my degree in Leisure Management. Back home in Waterford, managing my parents hotel with them. Still love to travel and try to get back to Australia every year.TAIF DELAMIEEnjoying life in Dubai working for a Sports Medicine company as Head of Strength and Conditioning. Still playing rugby and looking to get a few more international caps this year. Try and get back to Ireland as much as possible and have great memories of being a boarder in Newtown SchoolJAMIE EVANSim working as head of operations at a hedge fund called 36 South Capital Advisors Llp in london. Living in brixton, single. Studied International Business and Spanish in DIT and spent 2 years living in Argentina. That sums up my last 10 years.ROSE PAGETStudied English and Music in UCD followed by a 3 year hiatus in retail after which I returned to UCD to complete my PGDE (H-Dip). In a twist of fate, the poor economy and shortage of teaching jobs meant that I landed a job in an advertising agency in Dublin. Still there 2 years later and loving it. I also worked part-time in the National Concert Hall for 6 years.KATE MURRANStudied English in Dublin swiftly followed by a relocation to Cork to study medicine. Currently living and working in New Zealand. Plan to ft in some more travels before committing to adultdom. I Shaws Department Storesare proud suppliersofuniforms toNewtown SchoolOLD SCHOLARS NEWS30Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA Sectionstill have great friends from Newtown which I feel very lucky to have. I gave up a hockey career (?) after fnishing school but keep myself occupied with running.CONOR DOYLEStudied Construction Economics and Management in university after Newtown. Got a Construction Project Management job despite the economy and worked in that role for 4 years. Stayed living in Waterford, met Laurenand we decided to try something new and we ended up in Vancouver where we have been for the last 3 years. GREG DEACONStructural Engineering in D.I.T. andqualifed in 2009 and moved to Vancouver in Canada in June 2010. I am now a project manager for a utilities company specialising in Trenchless technologies. Marrying my girlfriend of almost 10 years in December.ROBERT ARGENTStudied in UCD and LSE. Now works as a consultant in London after some time playing semi-pro rugby in Dubai.PETER HYLANDArchitect with a diverse background. After studying architecture at Dundee university and he established an online relocation startup and also worked in Marketing at Trinity College before returning to his passion for building. Working in London.SORCHA SCHNITTGERI studied engineering in Galway before moving to the UK. Based in Glasgow working in R&D for electricity networks.PHILIP GALLOWAYLiving in Dublin having spent six years working abroad in London and Singapore. He works in marketing and enjoys cycling and travelling when he can get away.PEN SAUGNIER (NEE PICKERSGILL)I am married to a French man and have a lovely little boy-Lon. Studied Japanese and translation in DCU but wasnt for me and I have just qualifed as a nutritional therapist, planning to open my own business.JULIA ALVENSLEBEN(2005 Gap Year in Mexico, Tulancingo) 2006-2011 Magister on International Development in Vienna. 2011-2014 Working as Coordinator at the German Foundation for Integration in Berlin. In 2015 I moved to Nairobi, Kenya with my boyfriend. BARRA COLLINSI live in a little fat in Brockley, London, with my partner Evelyn and our cat Mimi. I spent three years studying theatre at Goldsmiths (University of London) and Trinity College Dublin. In 2012 I formed a theatre company, LAStheatre - las from the Irish to ignite.Over the last 3 years our work has been described as powerful (The Scotsman), fascinating (BBC).OLD SCHOLARS NEWS31Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionNewtown Old Scholars Association is currently trying to update our members,addresses and contact details. We are also trying to double check if you are receiving your Newtown Review every year and if you would like to change to our online facility for the review. With postage charges going up every year we are fnding it more expensive to post so we have set up the Newtown Review on line. If you send us a current email address we can send you the link every year, you can also answer the questions below,1 Did you receive your Newtown Review this year? 2 Would you prefer to receive it on line?3 Have any of your details changed, would you like to update the data base.4 Can you also confrm your current postal and email address please.Email us the answers to these questions at nswoldscholars@gmail.com or send a letter to Oriel Woodbyrne, Cluain Laighean, Ballyroe, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland .Remember also - there are hundreds, if not thousands of Old Scholars now on Facebook.Why not check it out and join - its a great way of staying in touch with news, and catching up with your friends and former classmates!- Oriel Woodbyrne, Secretary, Newtown, Mountmellick and Foy Old Scholars Association. Tel. 087-6371080 Stay in contactDeCourcy & NMFOSA FundTreasurers reportPupils Fund:200 was given to the pupils fund towards the annual Short Story and Photo Competition, last year.Eric deCourcy Fund:790 music burtsary was awarded to Daniel Morris for his outstanding music achievements. Our congratulations to him.The fund is currently worth 48,655.00.Contributions to the fund are welcome however, and can be made to OSA Treasurer; Peter Pearce, C/O Inglewood, Carrigmore, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. Tel. 087 2760868 e-mail: ppkpearce@gmail.comInvestments:The portfolio continues to perform well and is valued at 90,658.99 as of 31st. December 2014.On behalf of the committee: Peter Pearce, Hon. TreasurerOLD SCHOLARS NEWS32Newtown Review 2015 - NMFOSA SectionWith thanks also for support: Jonathan FletcherKilmeaden, Co. 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