Tom Queally’s reputation within the world of flat racing continues to soar after his “amazing” Group 1 double at Newmarket on...
Author: Jamie OKeeffe
Óg too old?
Óg too old?
It’s a cliché, sure, but the reluctantly retired Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has transcended GAA and indeed Irish sport. It’d be a lie to...
Cheers chief
Cheers chief
John Delaney adapted the old maxim that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach when he stumped up to save the day for...
No Tony award?
No Tony award?
Not to sound ungrateful, but I was struck by what GAA President Christy Cooney, who chaired both selection committees, said...
How to make friends and influence people
How to make friends and influence people
I’d a copy of Dan Shanahan’s book for company over the weekend, and while it mightn’t win any Pulitzer prizes for prose, ‘If You...
Sheltered housing scheme overcomes appeals
Sheltered housing scheme overcomes appeals
A sensitive revamp of the landmark St John’s College seminary in Waterford City for use as sheltered housing has been sanctioned...
T K Maxx confirms date
T K Maxx confirms date
The relocation of T K Maxx to Railway Square has been described as “a major boost to the revitalization of Waterford City...
HSE defend psychiatric admissions
HSE defend psychiatric admissions
Taoiseach Brian Cowen says a new purpose-built facility in Cork will cater for future child psychiatric admissions in the...
Budget fears for Airport
Budget fears for Airport
The future of Waterford Airport could be in renewed jeopardy following December’s anticipated ‘slash and burn’ budget. The...
Occupational hazards
Occupational hazards
The shock resignation of Liam Sheedy was only surprising in that it’s so rare for successful sportspeople to quit while they’re...
Lovely hurling?
Lovely hurling?
Speaking of beauty being in the eye of the beholder, I’m still agog at Davy Fitzgerald’s assertion in his selected media musings...
Belief can enable Irish to go beyond
Belief can enable Irish to go beyond
I’m at a bit of a loss, no pun intended, as to what to say about last Friday’s meltdown against Russia at the shiny new Aviva...
