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...
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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...
Recruitment: May 4th
Recruitment: May 4th
CNC Machinist – Schivo Schivo are currently seeking CNC machinists to join their expanding team. High tolerance precision milling or turning experience is essential. Must be able to work night shifts and weekends. For more information, please contact Julie at jgrace@schivomedical.com Health Care Support...
No Covid cases at UHW for first time in 2021
No Covid cases at UHW for first time in 2021
Jordan Norris At the time of writing, there were no cases of COVID-19 on site at University Hospital Waterford. The incidence rate in Waterford is currently 70.6 per 100,000 of population – with the national average at 129.7. Just seven counties in Ireland have a lower incidence rate at present, including Kilkenny...
Calls for An Taisce to withdraw Belview appeal
Calls for An Taisce to withdraw Belview appeal
Jordan Norris An Taisce have been criticised by a group of Fine Gael representatives following their decision to appeal a High Court ruling which granted planning permission for a €140m Glanbia cheese manufacturing plant at Belview. A statement released by the Fine Gael representatives said that the move from An...
LEO Waterford Scholars take up Boxworks desks
LEO Waterford Scholars take up Boxworks desks
Four aspiring entrepreneurs recently took up their desks at Boxworks Co Work Space, as part of a Local Enterprise Office Waterford scholarship programme. The Desk programme, helmed by LEO Waterford, was designed to facilitate those with a business idea or in start-up phase. By providing a creative coworking and...
‘Tide is turning’ in Covid battle
‘Tide is turning’ in Covid battle
Jordan Norris The establishment of a mass vaccination centre at WIT Arena is a sign that the tide is turning against Covid-19. Those were the words of Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD following a visit to the centre by public representatives on Friday. Waterford continues to see a...
BoI to close 3 local branches
BoI to close 3 local branches
Jordan Norris Three Waterford branches are set to close as part of nationwide closures by Bank of Ireland. Branches in Ardkeen, Kilmacthomas and Lismore will all close as part of 88 closures nationwide, with significant job losses as a result. The branches are set to close in September. The Bank stated that the...
Culture on the coast
Culture on the coast
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...
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...