Munster Express Online

The Republic of Ireland’s convincing Euro 2012 play-off victory over Estonia last Friday, coinciding with the inauguration of our new President, proved a great national morale booster.

November is the month designated in these parts by the Catholic Church in which we honour our dead.

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.

Last week’s Budget Plan was revealed with a balance struck between spending cuts and high taxes.

There’s bound to be a constituency of opinion out there that will pooh-pooh the ‘Occupy’ movement, now encamped alongside Waterford’s Clock Tower for over a week.

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.

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.

Last Thursday’s Presidential Election ultimately concluded in a most convincing success for Labour candidate Michael D Higgins.

“He writes some good stuff, but I’d have to question his politics.”