Running from May through to September 2021, in various shop windows, the Arts Centre and Library throughout the coastal town, Dungarvan Art Trail is delighted to present The Vertigo Project by internationally acclaimed, locally based, dye transfer printer and artist Jean Curran. The Dungarvan Art Trail, conceived by...
Author: Munster Express
‘Uncertain future’ for Waterford Airport without runway extension
‘Uncertain future’ for Waterford Airport without runway extension
Jordan Norris It would be ‘hard to see’ a long-term future for Waterford Airport without the proposed 900m lengthening of its runway, says Fine Gael Senator John Cummins. Senator Cummins, who sat on the board of Waterford Airport from 2014-2019, told the Munster Express, that in his time on the board – a decision was...
No plans to remove or relocate Rescue 117
No plans to remove or relocate Rescue 117
Jordan Norris The Department of Transport are currently not aware of any plans to remove or relocate Rescue 117, despite claims of such, says Fine Gael Senator John Cummins. Independent TD Matt Shanahan spoke on local radio recently and voiced concerns regarding the future of the service in the county, given that...
North Quays to go back on market
North Quays to go back on market
Kieran Walsh The impact of Covid-19 on retail and the failure to meet contractual obligations will mean that Waterford City & County Council will begin to end its contract with Falcon Real Estate and put the North Quays site on the market. Michael Walsh, Waterford Council CEO, said the Council had met its...
Bircham: “I believe we are in a false position”
Bircham: “I believe we are in a false position”
Jordan Norris New Waterford FC manager Marc Bircham says that he believes that the club are in a false position despite being rooted to the bottom of the League of Ireland Premier Division Table, and is confident that he can do enough to help keep the Blues in the league come the end of the campaign. Speaking to...
Gardai investigating soccer club blaze
Gardai investigating soccer club blaze
Eoghan Dalton Gardaí are investigating a ‘devastating’ fire which has gutted the premises of a soccer club in West Waterford. The fire at Brideview United’s grounds broke out at approximately 3:15am Monday morning and tore through the dressing rooms, before emergency services could bring it under...
Application for TUSE lodged
Application for TUSE lodged
Hopes that it will reverse region’s ‘brain drain’ Eoghan Dalton Newspaper clippings reminding us of Waterford’s long held ambitions for a university may be a less common sight soon enough. Last Friday’s application by Waterford IT and IT Carlow to Minister for Higher Education, Simon...
Calls for Dunmore East to become designated landing port
Calls for Dunmore East to become designated landing port
Jordan Norris Waterford TDs have united in their bid to make Dunmore East a designated landing port for Northern Irish and British fishing vessels. Representations were made on the issue on Thursday last by Waterford TDs David Cullinane (Sinn Fein), Marc O Cathasaigh (Green Party) and Matt Shanahan (Independent). As...
Waterford Awakens: Preperations underway as further restrictions eased
Waterford Awakens: Preperations underway as further restrictions eased
Jordan Norris With further COVID restrictions eased, many Waterford businesses and retailers are preparing to open their doors again for the first time in a number of months. The return of inter-county travel, the phased re-opening of retail, personal services, religious services, and the full reopening of...
Still reasons to feel blue
Still reasons to feel blue
Jordan Norris It’s fantastic that Waterford FC got off the mark at home with their 1-0 win against Longford Town at the RSC on Saturday night. Having been on the wrong side of many a one-goal defeat, five to date in fact – it was pleasant to see the roles reversed. But still, given the off-field drama that...
Recruitment: April 27th
Recruitment: April 27th
Communications Officer – The Walls Project The Walls Project is currently looking for a communications officer to begin work in May. The role will suit someone with previous experience working in PR, who is keen to work flexibly, and bring their own creative ideas to the position. For full details and job...
Local artist brings joy through painting in Izmir
Local artist brings joy through painting in Izmir
Ben Hennessy’s residency a huge success Catherine Power Waterford woman Anne O’Rorke set up TIAFI (Team International Assistance for Integration) in 2016, a non-profit Community Centre in Izmir, to respond and offer support to the vast number of Refugees fleeing war-torn Syria. The centre offers a support desk, free...
