The 1930’s was a terrific decade for Waterford greyhound racing when Waterford, bred, trained and owned greyhounds won nine major Classics in Ireland and England Greyhound racing and coursing in County Waterford has been an extremely popular sport for well over a century and in this article we look back on a...
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Ice block: ‘resources not there to pre-treat every county road’
Ice block: ‘resources not there to pre-treat every county road’
Calls to put heavily used Kilmeaden High Road on gritting route Waterford Council simply hasn’t the capacity to pre-treat more minor roads during freezing weather, Comeragh District councillors have been told. Cllr Declan Clune (Ind) raised recent access issues on the High Road in Kilmeaden, which is not catered for...
‘We will never see his like again’
‘We will never see his like again’
Council colleagues salute an irreplaceable figurehead and friend Councillors met in special session last Thursday to pay tribute to an erstwhile colleague described as the ‘Father of Waterford City’ and “a colossus” of local politics. There were emotional contributions from the assembled elected body as the sad...
Destination Kilmeaden
Destination Kilmeaden
Further housing granted and more to follow The growth of Kilmeaden village continues apace and signs are that it may soon be a de facto suburb of Waterford City. That’s after the Clochán estate received the go-ahead to double its current footprint – with local councillor John O’Leary querying what community...
‘Davy Daniels Footbridge’?
‘Davy Daniels Footbridge’?
Freeman or Fountain? Why pedestrian crossing may be the most fitting tribute Seeking to suitably honour the late Davy Daniels, the Munster Express is championing a fitting and lasting memorial to our former colleague — a man described as a colossus of Waterford politics and the ultimate ‘City Father’. A native of St...
THEATRE GUIDE
THEATRE GUIDE
An Evening With Johnny McEvoy (Theatre Royal, Friday, January 27th, 8pm) The term ‘living legend’ is sometimes loosely accredited to artists in the music business but certainly not when people speak about Johnny McEvoy. Johnny has always been highly acclaimed for the quality of his live concert shows and when his...
ROYAL THIEF MAKES WINNING RETURN
ROYAL THIEF MAKES WINNING RETURN
It’s not very often that Henry de Bromhead can call on the services of Patrick Mullins but the pair teamed up at Punchestown on Sunday to win the Qualified Riders Handicap Chase over 2m 6f with Royal Thief. Running in the colours of Gigginstown House Stud, Royal Thief, who was making his first appearance on the track...
Waterford SPCA becomes ISPCA Waterford in 2023
Waterford SPCA becomes ISPCA Waterford in 2023
Damien Tiernan of WLRFM invited Barbara Bent, Treasurer of Waterford SPCA and Dr. Cyril Sullivan C.E.O. of the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (ISPCA) on his Deise Today show this week. Barbara and Cyril were on the show to announce the recent amalgamation of Waterford SPCA with the national ISPCA...
Tributes to Bernadette Phillips
Tributes to Bernadette Phillips
Warm tributes have been paid to Munster Express columnist and local campaigner Bernadette Phillips who has died aged 64. She had been diagnosed with cancer in October and died in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) in the early hours of Monday morning January 9th. Bernadette was a passionate advocate for the rights...
Back in the fold
Back in the fold
Thirty years after starting out in journalism, and following a few career detours along the way, Jamie O’Keeffe is returning to the Munster Express as Editor. Taking up the role of Editor this Wednesday (11 January), Jamie O’Keeffe worked as a journalist with the Munster Express from 2000 to 2011. From a farming...
Revealed, Over €63 Million to be Saved Across Waterford by Switching Mortgage
Revealed, Over €63 Million to be Saved Across Waterford by Switching Mortgage
Over 180,000 households nationwide stand to save over €15,000 each by switching mortgage, also known as a remortgage. New analysis by moneysherpa.ie the Irish personal finance website has broken down how much could be saved county by county. Locally more than 4,000 switchers across Waterford will save over €14,000...
New recycling database to answer all your waste questions
New recycling database to answer all your waste questions
Kollect, Ireland’s best known brand for online waste collection and junk removal has created a comprehensive and free directory of Waste Centres in Waterford and around Ireland with the sole aim of helping people to dispose of waste ethically and more responsibly. The site, Recycling Centres Ireland allows people to...