As far as most people in Waterford are concerned, discussions are still ongoing between WIT and CIT about a possible merger and...
Author: John O Connor
Beware the onslaught of gambling
Beware the onslaught of gambling
Lots of Irish people love to have a little flutter on the horses or whatever and, of course, there is no harm in that. However,...
Catch 22 for banjaxed humans?
Catch 22 for banjaxed humans?
As Ridley Scott’s new film, ‘The Martian’, continues to pack out cinemas everywhere, it is my sad duty this week to let you...
Goodbye to stitching and suturing?
Goodbye to stitching and suturing?
Over the years there have been many breakthroughs in medicine thanks to dedicated and hardworking scientists. Last week came...
Seconds before history was created
Seconds before history was created
In 1969 the album ‘Abbey Road’ was released. It was The Beatles’ 11th studio LP and went on to become the group’s best selling...
We’re Too Small for Two Leagues
We’re Too Small for Two Leagues
A process report on the League of Ireland has just been published. Commissioned by the FAI, it was written by the respected...
A Pocketful of Treasure
A Pocketful of Treasure
Charity volunteers in Ballybunion got a big surprise last week as they sorted through a small mountain of clothes donated by...
Will Rebel Cork halt the amalgamation process?
Will Rebel Cork halt the amalgamation process?
Despite bitter objections, the Department of the Environment has forced through the amalgamation of local authority councils in...
The correct way to charge your phone
The correct way to charge your phone
Most people with mobile phones have experienced a situation when their battery ran out at a very inconvenient time. For years we...
Telling it like it is!
Telling it like it is!
The children were enjoying their first day in ‘big’ school and their teacher asked them to tell the class about something nice...
Will this be THE toy at Christmas?
Will this be THE toy at Christmas?
Nobody likes to talk about Christmas while we are still in September but parents should be aware, if they can afford it, that a...
A possible solution to ease the housing list?
A possible solution to ease the housing list?
Most people know there is a huge housing crisis across the country at present and there are thousands of people anxiously...
