As the way has finally been cleared for the city centre development to be known as the New Street Centre I thought I would...
Author: Joe Falvey
End of the Affair
End of the Affair
As we begin a new year I hear of an end to the speculation as to developments at the local property known as Oaklands. We had...
The Grand Festive Quiz
The Grand Festive Quiz
As per usual at this time of year the Brasscock brings you his annual festive quiz designed for all the family. Round One 1....
King’s Channel Habitat
King’s Channel Habitat
Last week we were down by the riverside in our consideration of matters fluvial. We looked forward once again to the early...
A great natural treasure at our feet
A great natural treasure at our feet
During the past year we brought you word that things were beginning to stir finally with regard to the much promised development...
City Lights
City Lights
I notice that our Christmas street lights have been upgraded, especially in Barronstrand Street, over the last few years. This,...
Standing by the Republic
Standing by the Republic
In this country we like being citizens of a republic. It’s what we are used to but, nevertheless, most of us are attracted...
The Quakers and Waterford
The Quakers and Waterford
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland marked the 350th anniversary of their presence in Ireland and, indeed,...
Across The Bridge and beyond
Across The Bridge and beyond
For more than two centuries now Waterford’s river crossing, be it in the forms of Timbertoes, Redmond or Rice, was...
Halloween / Oiche Shamhna
Halloween / Oiche Shamhna
It’s a festival of great antiquity in many countries, not just in Ireland, but its Celtic origin is a significant one....
Gaelscoil Bail Mhic Gonair
Gaelscoil Bail Mhic Gonair
Bhi ocaid an-speisialta an Aoine seo caite ag crosaire Baile Mhic Gonair ag barr Chnoic Bui sa bhaile seo againn-ne. Mar is eol...
Highways and Byways
Highways and Byways
We truly live in an ancient town whose origins stretch back to the 8/9th centuries during which time the Vikings/Ostmen first...
