A recently released documentary tells the remarkable story of Waterford’s Cavalry Barracks (Artillery Barracks) located on what is today known as St. Carthage’s Avenue Kieran Foley ‘The Forgotten Barracks’ documentary was released online in August to coincide with National Heritage Week and is...
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Recruitment: October 26th
Recruitment: October 26th
The Munster Express has the latest job opportunities from across Waterford and the South-East online and in our print editions. Temporary Part Time Reception / Admin Post Portlaw Community Resource Hub St. Brigid’s Family and Community Centre is seeking to recruit a Temporary Part Time Receptionist / Administrator...
La Palma revisited: Off the beaten track on ‘La Isla Bonita’
La Palma revisited: Off the beaten track on ‘La Isla Bonita’
Kieran Foley For most Irish tourists, holidays in the Canaries centre on the four largest islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Each of these islands has its own individual appeal and distinctive characteristics. Recent coverage of the volcanic eruption on La Palma has generated renewed...
Recruitment: October 8th
Recruitment: October 8th
The Munster Express has the latest job opportunities from across Waterford and the South-East online and in our print editions. Ardkeen Quality Food Store Ardkeen Quality Food Store is a family run business with a proud history spanning over 50 years. This could be your opportunity to be part of our vibrant future....
Recruitment: October 7th
Recruitment: October 7th
The Munster Express has the latest job opportunities from across Waterford and the South-East online and in our print editions. Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Fitter Required Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will have served an apprenticeship and will possess both Junior and Senior Trade, with 2 to 3 year’s...
Recruitment: October 5th
Recruitment: October 5th
The Munster Express has the latest job opportunities from across Waterford and the South-East online and in our print...
Bound for Belarus
Bound for Belarus
Kieran Foley 2020 brought many traditional rituals to a shuddering halt. Numerous events and activities which had been annual fixtures were either postponed or cancelled. One such practice derailed by the pandemic was the twice-yearly visits by a Waterford based charity to help citizens in Belarus. Since 1997,...
Public consultation opens on North Celtic Sea offshore wind project
Public consultation opens on North Celtic Sea offshore wind project
Energia is inviting members of the public to take part in a first phase of public consultation on a proposed renewable energy project in the North Celtic Sea with information available at www.northcelticseawind.ie The project is proposed to be located at a minimum of 10km and up to 25km off the coast of Co. Waterford...
New Pil River Park playground opens its gates
New Pil River Park playground opens its gates
There was huge excitement in Piltown on Saturday August 21st when finally nearly three years after a group of volunteers came together to plan creating a park and playground for the community they saw their vision completed. The Pil River Park and playground opened its gates at 12 noon to the countdown of some of the...
Ivana Bacik’s Waterford connections
Ivana Bacik’s Waterford connections
Kieran Walsh It was great to see Senator Ivana Bacik (Labour) win a Dáil seat finally after many attempts. This time she won in her home Constituency of Dublin Bay South, formerly known as Dublin South East. Her grandfather, Karel Bacik, founded Waterford Crystal in 1947 after coming here as a refugee from...
Japanese descendant of Lafcadio Hearn finds love in Tramore
Japanese descendant of Lafcadio Hearn finds love in Tramore
Kieran Walsh A great story of romance blossomed after a Japanese visitor came to the Lafcadio Hearn Gardens a few years ago. The couple are now married and we met them recently in Tramore and they told us their romantic story. Keith Guinan was born in County Waterford in 1986. After school he went to Wales to study...
AIB’s John McSweeney takes over as President of Waterford Chamber
AIB’s John McSweeney takes over as President of Waterford Chamber
AIB Bank’s John McSweeney was elected President of Waterford Chamber at the 234th AGM, which took place online on Tuesday, June 8th. Originally from Cork, John moved to Waterford in 1996 with AIB Bank having worked previously in Kerry, and has held a number of different management roles in Waterford and the South...