Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, all involved with Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre are looking forward to a bright future The old Irish seanfhocal ‘Ní neart go cur le chéile’ is included on a Covid-19 information board at the entrance to the Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre. This adage tells us that...
Author: Kieran Foley
A Mother’s Love and Campaign for Justice

A Mother’s Love and Campaign for Justice
Sunday November 15th marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, when bereaved families come together in solidarity and support Sunday November 15th is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and, as part of this annual global initiative, a local event has been held in Waterford for the past...
Caroline’s Greenway oasis

Caroline’s Greenway oasis
Where on the Waterford Greenway can you step into a warm and welcoming oasis to enjoy a heavenly experience which allows you to forget all your woes? ‘ Reflexology by Caroline’ situated midway on the Waterford Greenway at The Courtyard, The Workhouse, Kilmacthomas, is run by the vivacious Caroline O’Byrne who is...
STAYCATION SURGE
STAYCATION SURGE
‘Significant demands’ on Waterford locations Waterford is reaping the benefits of Ireland’s staycation surge, with crowds flocking to popular locations countywide. The high profile ‘Visit Waterford’ advertising campaign, which encourages Irish people to holiday in Waterford this summer, appears to be reaping rewards...
Community highlight road safety on the Copper Coast
Community highlight road safety on the Copper Coast
Kilmurrin Cove saw a socially distanced community collaborative sand art event attended by local residents, families, Gardai and politicians on Sunday morning. The recently established Guardians of the Copper Coast Community group founded by Bonmahon resident and Labour Local Area Representative Michael Murphy and...
Waterford team collaborating on landmark global study on mental health during times of infection
Waterford team collaborating on landmark global study on mental health during times of infection
Researchers from the School of Health Sciences at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) are heading up the Irish arm of a global study on population mental health during times of infection. Dr Evan Matthews (Department of Nursing and Health Care, WIT) and Prof John Wells (Dean of the School, Health Sciences at WIT)...
160 years of The Munster Express
160 years of The Munster Express
Messages of congratulations have been sent to The Munster Express as the newspaper celebrates 160 years. The newspaper, which was first printed on July 7th 1860, has prevailed during many challenging times including wars, recessions and now the current Covid-19 crisis. Launched by Joseph Fisher, The Munster Express...
Paddy celebrates 99th birthday
Paddy celebrates 99th birthday
A special occasion was celebrated at Dunabbey House, Dungarvan last week when resident Paddy Mooney turned 99. Born in Dunabrattin, Annestown on May 4th 1921, Paddy was aged eight before he started school because of ill health. However, health problems certainly didn’t hold him back as he went on to enjoy an...
Birthday tributes to Mary Allen (90)
Birthday tributes to Mary Allen (90)
Warm birthday tributes have been sent to Waterford native Mary Allen – a stalwart of the Irish community in London. Mary (née Aulsberry), a native of Kilmeaden and resident in Camden, London celebrates her 90th birthday this Wednesday, May 13th. Mary emigrated to the UK in 1948. Arriving in England on 5th May, she...
Globetrotting duo postpone fundraising adventure
Globetrotting duo postpone fundraising adventure
Kieran Foley Two local men have postponed their global fundraising adventure due to the rapid spread of Covid-19 and the subsequent travel restrictions which have been implemented. Paddy Flynn from Rathgormack and Daithí Harrison from Carrick-On-Suir kicked off their epic journey entitled ‘of Mountains and Men’ in...
Investing in our Estuary
Investing in our Estuary
Local fishermen are highlighting the need for an assessment of the Waterford Estuary to be carried out in order to preserve and promote the area’s assets Recent episodes of RTÉ’s ‘Nationwide’ brilliantly highlighted the beauty and potential of our Three Sister rivers – The Barrow, The Nore and The Suir. Local...
Magnificent Marie
Magnificent Marie
Well-known local woman Marie Cummins reflects on her many years of fundraising for various causes after her recent decision to step back from fundraising activities Marie Cummins recently announced that she was stepping back from fundraising activities for family reasons.Although Marie had already stepped back from...