Archive for the ‘Views from the Brasscock’ Category
Good News Story at WRH
Last week our WRH attracted national kudos for the unrivalled standards it has achieved in the management of its A&E in particular – currently it’s out on its own and deservedly so and great credit is due to management, consultants, nurses and all the other care workers involved.
The Playboy
Last week we delved into a few whimsical doings from times past as a sort of winter gloom busters – it proved a popular item, so here’s a few more.
What a weird and wonderful world
To lift the Winter gloom a little I thought I’d take a whimsical glance back at some doings in days of yore by way of a few stories that caught my fancy or whatever.
A National Treasure
The story we tell today is of a man from the world of sport, the world of the GAA in particular yet his reputation transcends that of sport alone and has become over the years a much loved and admired national treasure.
The Yellow Bittern/An Bonnan Bui
This week we take a seasonal look at the poem/song, The Yellow Bittern for a number of reasons.
True grit
Oh well, it has been a cold one but that being said we again were spared the worst of it down here in the South-East especially Waterford itself.
The New Year Gala Quiz
This year the emphasis is on puzzles and conundrums of all sorts designed to test, tease and tantalise you and yours over the festive season
Christmas Traditions
This week as we are on the Eve of the Christmas Festival we devote the column to some more traditions associated with Christmas which have become an indispensable part of the whole atmosphere.
The Xmas Factor
Well, just a week to go Christmas itself and so time to get into the party mood as well as some reflection on the time that’s in it.
A Special Night of Remembrance
Last Friday night, I was privileged to attend a very special and touching Memorial Service held appropriately at Waterpark Rugby Club for the late Bryan Daunt.