Archive for the ‘Foley on File’ Category
Celebrating our Festive traditions
With Christmas rapidly approaching, the warm feeling of comfort and familiarity has set in across Waterford.
Have we lost our céad míle fáilte?
It’s been our trademark for years and is something we’ve become renowned for around the world – our céad míle fáilte.
RTÉ ‘stars’ require a sharp dose of reality
The continuing controversy surrounding the salaries being paid to top RTÉ ‘stars’ has attracted much indignation.
Saluting our own seven wonders
There was much disappointment last weekend when it was announced that the Cliffs of Moher had failed to reach the provisional final seven of the ‘New Seven Wonders of Nature’ list.
Supporting our local retailers
For as long as any of us can remember, it’s fair to say, Waterford’s retailers have faced stiff challenges from many locations in attracting shoppers.
Mary McAleese: a national treasure
As Mary McAleese prepares to depart Áras an Uachtaráin, there has been much reflection on the double term of this remarkable woman as President of Ireland.
Feeling the winter blues
The temperatures have dropped, the rain seems to be never-ending, the evenings are getting darker and the local hurling and football fixtures have reached their climax.
The scourge of Emigration
When historians study our local newspapers in years to come, they will be presented with a perfect illustration of the scourge which is currently devastating our communities.
Will the media choose our next president?
TheE campaign to secure the office of President of Ireland has thrown up, to use a quote from one of the hopefuls, “all kinds of everything”.
All students should appreciate education
As all third level institutions across the country have now entered into the first semester of the new academic year, students are adapting to another important year of study.