War, or even the threat of it, is no joke but such is the crazy posturing and rhetoric coming out of North Korea at present that...
Author: John O Connor
At long last, sex after the moon landing?
At long last, sex after the moon landing?
Most people know that the late Neil Armstrong became the first human being to set foot on the moon when, as Commander of Apollo...
The whorish ghost returns to The Quay!
The whorish ghost returns to The Quay!
Readers may recall some years ago when it was reported that the ghost of a 19th century prostitute was not only haunting the...
Ferrybank lawyer represents hundreds of Aussie victims
Ferrybank lawyer represents hundreds of Aussie victims
The largest Supreme Court ‘class action’ lawsuit in the history of the Australian State of Victoria is ongoing at present and a...
Sinking Dunmore East needs lifebuoy
Sinking Dunmore East needs lifebuoy
Though it is recognised as one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages in Ireland, tourism and business in Dunmore East...
Battle royal to protect RTE’s Regional Studio
Battle royal to protect RTE’s Regional Studio
Business, political and education sectors in Waterford were closing ranks this week and preparing to launch a fierce offensive...
Fire to be turned off under the Red Kettle
Fire to be turned off under the Red Kettle
The Red Kettle Theatre Company, one of the greatest and proudest success stories in Waterford over the last 27 years, is in...
Death of comedy legend Hal Roach
Death of comedy legend Hal Roach
The death took place in Dublin yesterday (Tuesday) of the Waterfordborn international comedian, Hal Roach. Aged 84, Mr Roach was...
Talks see some progress on Crystal pensions crux
Talks see some progress on Crystal pensions crux
High level meetings regarding the on-going and tortuous issue of Waterford Crystal pensions took place in recent weeks, three...
Long knives are out for Town councillors
Long knives are out for Town councillors
A total of 744 local representatives on 80 town councils across the Republic are likely to be dispensed with before the next...
Daniels calls for smart move over WiFi for city
Daniels calls for smart move over WiFi for city
A Waterford councillor is calling on the City Council to follow the example of Dublin, London, Bilbao and Paris and make...
Cuts, bloody cuts
Cuts, bloody cuts
Many staff members at Waterford Regional Hospital now fear the hospital will soon be unable to provide an acceptable level...
