Author: Michelle Clancy

Bishop Alphonsius Cullinan Hello to you all. I want you to know that I pray for you all every day. I thank The Munster Express for this chance to write a few words to you on the great event that is Christmas Day when Jesus the Saviour is born in Bethlehem. The people that walked in darkness has seen a great light....

Born on December 27th, 1953 Nicky (Nicholas) Denn has been deeply involved in local football for an incredible 55 years and he freely admits that he is still very much in love with the beautiful game. Ever since he was a young boy he has been one of the pivotal figures both as a player, a coach and a manager and it...

We paid a visit to the Oireachtas last week with a swimming delegation from Tramore, where we were hosted by Green Party Senator Grace O’Sullivan, who proved a great host. We sat in on a Social Welfare debate in the Seanad, where Senator Alice-Mary Higgins (the President’s daughter) spoke, as did Social...

Oh Chrsitmas Tree! Scent is a powerful memory, and one that changes with the seasons. From summer flowers to the damp autumn leaves, walks in the great outdoors are enhanced by our noses. For me the festive season, will always be associated, with the resinous scent of pine trees. Our Christmas tree was placed in the...

Eoghan Dalton Reports The statistical drop in crime across the Waterford Garda Division, as relayed to City & County Councillors last week, was greeted somewhat sceptically by members in the wake of the breathalyser controversy. The biggest drop, which members of the Joint Policing Committee (JPC) were informed...

Michelle Heffernan Reports Some of Waterford’s finest musical talent are coming together on Wednesday, December 13th in Shortt’s Bar to launch their group single, ‘New Start’, inspired by the tragic death of Tom Power in June of this year, as part of the #iamtom campaign to restore 24/7 cardiac services...

Tuesday morning, November 28th and I definitely wouldn’t want to be caught on camera as the day began. It was a big day in Leinster House and I had the glad-rags on, but over the green (naturally) dress I had a man-sized fluffy jumper. I was also sporting a chunky, handmade stripy scarf. What can I say? It was a cold...

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a website, to provide factual information on drink driving in Ireland and to dispel the many myths and misinformation in relation to the problem of drink driving in Ireland. The new site, www.drinkdriversdestroylives.ie, is being launched to support the proposed change to...