Former Republic of Ireland captain John O’Shea continues to build up momentum in his development as a coach and he is excited by the challenges ahead. O’Shea was recently announced as Assistant Coach with the Ireland Under-21s and will also be part of the 2020/22 FAI UEFA Pro Licence group, which will run in tandem...
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Communities rally in face of coronavirus
Communities rally in face of coronavirus
• Numerous events on hold • Panic buying across Waterford • Charities adversely impacted Eoghan Dalton The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact on all of society in Waterford and beyond. Pubs were asked to close ahead of St Patrick’s Day celebrations in an attempt to slow the spread of the infection, with...
Waterford Women’s Centre marks International Women’s Day
Waterford Women’s Centre marks International Women’s Day
Waterford Women’s Centre celebrated 25 years (1995 – 2020) with an International Women’s Day weeklong Festival. 50 attended the launch on Tuesday 3rd March in Waterford Institute of Technology, College Street Campus, with an International Circle Dance workshop, led by Kate Crotty, Women’s Centre. On Wednesday...
Waterford FC strive to lick Candystripes
Waterford FC strive to lick Candystripes
League of Ireland, Premier Division (RSC, Friday, 7.45pm) After two home defeats Waterford FC will hope to make it third time lucky when they take on Derry City at the RSC on Friday night. The games against Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers were bitter pills to swallow and it would be fair to say that anything that could...
Young Traveller women praised after community leader qualifications
Young Traveller women praised after community leader qualifications
Eoghan Dalton Reports Many Travellers’ experience in the education system is negative, according to the National Traveller Women’s Forum.Eight Traveller women from Waterford recently completed certificates in Community Development and Leadership, which was coordinated by the Waterford Traveller Community...
Worries over lack of Waterford Airport board meetings
Worries over lack of Waterford Airport board meetings
Eoghan Dalton Reports While the planning application for the runway extension at Waterford Airport is due to be submitted this week, concerns have been raised that the airport’s board has failed to meet for over half a year.The Government approved €5 million in funding for the extension of the airport’s runway last...
Déise defeat despite half-time lead
Déise defeat despite half-time lead
McGrath Cup Clare 3-14 Waterford 3-7 Benji Whelan’s Waterford side lost out for the second time in four days in the McGrath Cup when they were defeated by Clare in Miltown Malbay, despite leading 2-5 to 1-4 at the break. The Waterford management made five changes to the side which lost out to Limerick at Fraher Field...
Greenway bike firms may have to ‘lock up and walk away’
Greenway bike firms may have to ‘lock up and walk away’
Eoghan Dalton Reports A bike hire business on the Waterford Greenway is weeks away from closing its doors after discovering that it can no longer get insurance cover for customers renting its bicycles. Donal Jacob has been told that the UK company which has been covering his business is now pulling out of the Irish...
Cahill steps into Déise Hotseat
Cahill steps into Déise Hotseat
Weeks of speculation came to an end in Dungarvan on Monday evening last when it was confirmed that Liam Cahill will take charge of the Waterford senior hurling team for 2020. He has been given a two-year term by County Board chiefs with the option of a third year. Cahill takes over from Páraic Fanning who served for...
WLR announced as ‘Local Station of The Year’ at 2019 IMRO Radio Awards
WLR announced as ‘Local Station of The Year’ at 2019 IMRO Radio Awards
Champagne corks were popping in Kilkenny on Friday night last when WLR was announced as IMRO ‘Local Radio Station of the Year’ 2019. WLR Managing Director Des Whelan said this was an award for everyone involved in the radio station. “I am delighted that WLR FM was chosen as number one out of all the local...
Ten-man Villa hit Portlaw for nine
Ten-man Villa hit Portlaw for nine
Munster Youth Cup. Round One Villa 9 Portlaw United 1 An extremely strong and talented Villa team advanced to the next stage of the MFA Youth Cup in Connors Park on Thursday night last. This current crop of Villa players are more than capable of enjoying an extended run in this competition. The Portlaw United team...
