Conor Harris from Kildare, a talented footballer in his youth and a minor medal winner for the Lilywhites, told how he took the wrong path on drugs. However, he turned his life around and is now a counsellor trained in drug rehabilitation and doing talks around Ireland. He shared his experiences, along with another...
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Michael and Bob forever grateful to family donors
Michael and Bob forever grateful to family donors
To coincide with Organ Donor Awareness Week (May 20-27), two Waterford men’s inspirational stories underline the life-saving importance of kidney transplants Michael Mitchell from Rathgormack is living proof that organ donation gives recipients a second chance – and that the quality of life of those who give so...
Bealtaine Living Earth Festival 2023
Bealtaine Living Earth Festival 2023
Calmast, the South East Technological University’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Engagement Centre are delighted to announce the programme for the 18th edition of Bealtaine Living Earth Festival. The festival celebrates Ireland’s biodiversity and natural heritage in the South East of Ireland and...
Inclusive ‘Autism-Friendly Waterford’ launch
Inclusive ‘Autism-Friendly Waterford’ launch
There was a real sense of positivity, inclusivity and purpose last Sunday when over 200 people gathered in the Tower Hotel for the launch of the Autism-Friendly Waterford initiative. Among those in attendance were Minister of State Mary Butler, Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD, Senator John Cummins, Cllrs Cristíona Kiely, John...
Shock still palpable following death of rally ace Craig Breen
Shock still palpable following death of rally ace Craig Breen
Passing of a magnetic personality who was a superb ambassador for Waterford and Ireland Tributes continue to pour in from all over the world ahead of the funeral of Ireland’s top rally driver Craig Breen, who died in a crash in Croatia last week. Described by his family as “talented and much adored,” the 33-year-old...
REQUIEM FOR A HERO
REQUIEM FOR A HERO
Waterford and the world mourns loss of magnetic motorsport star Craig Breen, the hugely talented and popular rally driver who tragically lost his life in an accident in Croatia last week, will be laid to rest in Ferrybank today (Tuesday). The 33-year-old from Slieverue Via Waterford was the country’s most magnetic...
Sixty years of service at Hennessy’s Garage
Sixty years of service at Hennessy’s Garage
Hennessy’s Garage has been situated in the heart of Kilmeaden for six decades and last Friday, April 14th, it proudly celebrated 60 years in business. The family purchased the premises from the late Jerry O’Callaghan in 1963 and proprietor Pat Hennessy took over the business from his late father, Paddy, five years...
The Ferocious O’Flahertys
The Ferocious O’Flahertys
Last year Killian O’Flaherty was nominated for craftsperson of the year in the under 30s category in the SPAB Heritage Awards (Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings). Last November, he was invited to London to attend the Awards ceremony in Soho, London. Killian was the first ever Irish Nominee to be put forward...
Exclusive: Damien Tiernan to take over Late Late Show
Exclusive: Damien Tiernan to take over Late Late Show
Later this week, RTE will reveal that WLRfm’s Damien Tiernan will succeed Ryan Tubridy as presenter of the Late Late Show. The replacement announcement, which was not expected until late May, will be made at the RTE Studios in Carriganore on Saturday morning. It is understood that when Miriam O’Callaghan said she was...
Waterford Community Safety plan
Waterford Community Safety plan
The Waterford Community Safety plan was launched this week in Waterford, this followed months of very intensive market research across the city and county population of 127,000. The plan was devised following large scale public consultation, conducted by means of focus groups, paper and online surveys culminating in...
The war in Ukraine and Waterford
The war in Ukraine and Waterford
A chara, I write to you in relation to the war in Ukraine and how it relates to the everyday people of Waterford. There are two realities we must face. Firstly, Russia is winning this war. As Bakmut falls, the remaining territory east of the Dnieper river will almost certainly be consumed by the Russian war machine....
Good Dogs looking for good homes
Good Dogs looking for good homes
Cyril O’Sullivan CEO of ISPCA spoke recently about the difficulties that ISPCA animal shelters are experiencing at the moment. Shelters are full to capacity due to a marked increase in the number of dogs being surrendered to the charity. This has come about as a result of people returning to work or moving house in...