Author: Munster Express

New MD at The Munster Express

New MD at The Munster Express

Kieran Walsh, the managing director of the 163-year-old family-run newspaper, The Munster Express, is set to retire and a new MD from in-house is to take up the role, along with becoming the main shareholder. The region’s oldest newspaper is now in the steady hands of Doreen Connolly, who has worked within The...
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Rockwell College

Rockwell College

Rockwell College

Pioneering Co-Educational Boarding in Ireland in 2023  Bringing Excellence, Tradition, and Innovation Together  In a groundbreaking stride, Rockwell College stands as the first and only co-educational Catholic boarding school in Ireland, marking an exciting milestone in its history. Nestled on a sprawling 100-acre...
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Armagh city – a Georgian gem

Armagh city – a Georgian gem

Armagh city – a Georgian gem

  Armagh city proved to be a great surprise as a place to visit. We have been a number of times across the border, but not Armagh, which was recommended for its important history. It might have an image of Cathedrals and prayer, given that it’s known as the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, as well as having...
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The Blame . . and How to Avoid it

The Blame . . and How to Avoid it

The Blame . . and How to Avoid it

Waterford Youth Arts in association with Garter Lane Arts Centre presents The Blame . . and How to Avoid it Written by Waterford Youth Arts and Liam Meagher Directed by Liam Meagher Following from the success last summer of I’m just a Girl, wtf would I know, director and playwright Liam Meagher returns to...
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New Game of Thrones Studio Tour costume display is launched in Northern Ireland by screen star Indira Varma

New Game of Thrones Studio Tour costume display is launched in Northern Ireland by screen star Indira Varma

New Game of Thrones Studio Tour costume display is launched in Northern Ireland by screen star Indira Varma

A new display of Game of Thrones costumes celebrating the kingdom of Dorne has launched at Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland. The display was launched by Game of Thrones star Indira Varma and included costumes worn by the actor and her screen daughters, Obara, Nymeria and Tyene (the Sand Snakes), a...
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Traffic island “mess” at ‘top of the town’ must be removed urgently, says Cllr Kelly

Traffic island “mess” at ‘top of the town’ must be removed urgently, says Cllr Kelly

Traffic island “mess” at ‘top of the town’ must be removed urgently, says Cllr Kelly

Independent representative Joe Kelly has called on Waterford City & County Council to remove the traffic ‘island’ at the junction of Newgate Street and Stephen Street/Browns Lane. Cllr Kelly explained how “the traffic island and traffic lights were put in as part of a rerouting of traffic as part of the planned...
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All Together Now announce brand new app plus early entry passes, camping & travel info

All Together Now announce brand new app plus early entry passes, camping & travel info

All Together Now announce brand new app plus early entry passes, camping & travel info

ALL TOGETHER NOW Bank Holiday Weekend Aug 4th – Aug 6th, 2023 Curraghmore Estate, County Waterford, Ireland ** EARLY ENTRY PASSES ** ** BRAND NEW APP ** ** SEANCHOÍCHE   ** ** AVA IN THE WOODS ** ** THE LAST CITY ** ** BOUTIQUE & PRE-PITCHED CAMPING ** ** BUS ÉIREANN ** All Together Now brings you 18 stages...
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National Hunt Racing Resumes

National Hunt Racing Resumes

National Hunt Racing Resumes

Following a near two-week break, the national hunt season resumed on Tuesday of last week at Tipperary. There was an eight-race card at the ‘Junction’ venue and the Philip Fenton- trained Good As Hell won the featured Tipperary Town Plate Handicap Chase. The eight-year-old mare Good As Hell atoned for unseating at...
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