Local News
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Long knives are out for Town councillors
A total of 744 local representatives on 80 town councils across the Republic are likely to be dispensed with before the next elections in 2014, among them Tramore, Dungarvan, Carrick-on-Suir and Lismore Town Councils.
Nursing losses closer to fifty than fifteen
Waterford Regional Hospital looks set to be down at least 50 nurses by the end of this year – and not just the 15 whole time nursing positions which the HSE says will be lost through the February 2012 early retirement scheme.
Tributes to retiring Chief Court Clerk
The Bar and Bench in Waterford Circuit Court last week paid glowing and warm tributes to Chief Court Clerk, Seamus McGrath, on his final day in court after working 38 years in the service.
Mullane takes an ‘indefinite break’
Shock and disbelief abounded throughout Waterford and the wider hurling world after fourtime All Star winner John Mullane announced he was taking ‘an indefinite break’ from the county panel.
Clash of the Ash at WRH with no-smoke zone
The grounds of Waterford Regional Hospital will be a smoke-free zone from Ash Wednesday.
Sports
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Coláiste ‘ar fheabhas’ i gcluiche stairúil
Coláiste na nDéise 2-13 De La Salle 1-8 “It was a massive performance again today” - the words of Coláiste na nDéise manager Pat Collins in the aftermath of his side’s reaching a first Dr Harty Cup Final since 2004. That’s putting it mildly, Pat!
Ref justice doesn’t hide shortcomings
That Ireland came so close to victory on Sunday last said as much for the strength of the team’s character as it did for Wales’s inability to convert territory and possession into points.
BASKETBALL – WATERFORD VIKINGS
The Watershed gym in Kilkenny hosted the Mick Sherwood Cup last weekend exhibiting the rising underage talent of the Kilkenny league.
Ryan’s men come through first test
Waterford 3-19 » UCC 1-19 Waterford are through to the semi-finals of the Waterford Crystal Cup after a six-point victory over the students of UCC in Carriganore last Sunday afternoon.
Casey claims third Thyestes Chase
Waterford jockey David Casey won the €80,000 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase aboard the Willie Mullins trained On His Own at Gowran Park on Thursday last.
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Fascinating battle for Division Four looms
It seems that whenever Waterford’s footballers have sought to make progress in recent years, Limerick have provided the obstacle standing in the Deise’s way.
WIT-Wildcats suffer heavy defeat
WIT-Wildcats were well beaten by DCU when the teams met in the Superleague last weekend.
Imperious Munster on track for further glory
How true last week’s posting from Thomond Park now rings and how good it feels to be proven right about a hunch I’ve had for this Munster side all season long.
Entertainment
Kodakid launch single
“Waterford foursome Kodakid clearly did their homework before creating ‘Shake Skin’, a sultry, swagger-drenched piece of blues rock that could easily be a lost Black Keys number.
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Painting Dungarvan brighter
Dungarvan Youthreach are continuing their artistic campaign to brighten up the town’s streets, having have just completed their third mural on O’Connell Street.
Take Shelter (15A)
Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.
Re:Publik’s Resident Night
After a brilliant night in Crystal with Nic Fanciulli, Re:Publik return to the Loft to run their local resident night on Saturday February 11th.
Spraoi’s Big Bang at the Forum
Spraoi are bringing a stunning live show to this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at The Forum.
Business
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Carrick-on-Suir hopes for better on business front
Carrick-on-Suir’s Business Association (COSBA) has laid out its stall for the year ahead in its 2012 policy statement, with one of its stated aims to attract more businesses to the town.
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McGrath slams Minister on Ferrybank investment
South Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath has launched another broadside against neighbouring TD and Environment Minister Phil Hogan, this time in relation to the recent €1 million investment in Ferrybank Shopping Centre.
Big pension decisions for the newly retired
With over 7000 civil and public servants opting to take up the latest enhanced early retirement offer from the government, many will be wondering about their pension options.
Seventeen seek help from Guinness Fund
Diageo Ireland confirmed this week that 400 applications for support from the Arthur Guinness Fund 2012 had been received, including seventeen from Waterford.
Festive joy is in giving and not the spending
The average spend this year is expected to be about €630.