Jordan Norris A cloud of controversy has loomed over the future of Waterford FC this week with the news that the club have taken the decision to temporarily lay off all members of staff. The news was broken to those affected via an email from General Manager Jack Power on Monday evening, May 3rd. The letter sent to...
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Gardening Tips for May
Gardening Tips for May
As I said in my previous column a few weeks ago, during this Covid-19 crisis many will think about tackling their gardens for the first time in years. As the weather starts to improve, I am sure that many people are looking out their front windows thinking, maybe this is the year they will plant a few brightly...
The Munster Bookshelf with Mary Crowley
The Munster Bookshelf with Mary Crowley
As we slip into summer during these unusual times with changed routines, there is an abundance of online courses and resources available to keep us mentally challenged. The Munster Bookshelf, is as always, delighted to share a varied selection of recommended reads for all ages. My first featured Author has written...
What is a Foot Health Practitioner?
What is a Foot Health Practitioner?
It’s not really a term we are used to hearing, but a Foot Health Practitioner is a person qualified in looking after routine foot ailments. We are fully qualified in taking care of your nails, corns, callused skin as well carrying out ongoing treatment plans for ingrown toenails and fungal infections. We...
Waterford County Museum republishes Famine Book
Waterford County Museum republishes Famine Book
Originally published in 1996, the book “Desperate Haven” is the definitive study to date of the Great Famine and its effects in the towns and villages of West Waterford. This long out of print and much sought-after volume was the product of more than 5 years of research by Dungarvan Museum Society (now Waterford...
The EU unites to combat our common enemy: COVID-19
The EU unites to combat our common enemy: COVID-19
Long Op-ed by Gerard Kiely Head of the European Commission’s Representation in Ireland Ireland, Europe and the world are living through an unprecedented crisis. We are facing an invisible enemy and a daunting common challenge. If there is one clear lesson from the past weeks, it is that the more closely and...
The Full Monty
The Full Monty
The David Hennessy Musical & Dramatic Society presented The Full Monty, The Stage Musical at the Theatre Royal to noisy and appreciative applause. It is a difficult show for actor/performers requiring almost total nudity, slick timing and chutzpah. The six ‘strippers’ rose to the occasion, encouraged...
Thomas Ahern Named Among World Rugby’s Top Prodigies
Thomas Ahern Named Among World Rugby’s Top Prodigies
Jordan Norris Ardmore man Thomas Ahern has been named among world rugby’s top prodigies in a list released this week which ranks the top 50 U-20 stars in the world. Ahern, who plays for Munster Academy and stands at 6’9 – comes in at 15th on the list following a spate of outstanding performances for Ireland of...
The Isolation Organisation Challenge!
The Isolation Organisation Challenge!
https://www.glitterball.ie/ The world has become a very different place since my last article, who’d have thought I’d be writing this, and you’d be reading this in isolation? Like the song says “It’s a mad world”! Nevertheless, life goes on and there are always positives to be taken from a bad situation. In this case...
Creative students from Waterford to showcase Junk Kouture design
Creative students from Waterford to showcase Junk Kouture design
After yet another awe-inspiring display of regional glitz, glamour and re-purposed ‘rubbish’, Junk Kouture provincial winners will gather together for one last time at the competition’s Grand Final in 3 Arena. Due to Covid-19, the event, due to take place on April 30th, has been postponed until autumn. Taking to one...
Nuns set up Dial a Prayer phone line
Nuns set up Dial a Prayer phone line
Eoghan Dalton With the coronavirus impeding ordinary Church matters, an order of nuns in Waterford city has set up a phone-in service called ‘Dial a Prayer’. The phone line will be a way for the faithful to receive prayers throughout the diocese of Waterford and Lismore during the pandemic. The order is...
Slieverue Hits the Jackpot!
Slieverue Hits the Jackpot!
The Eigse Players bring their own special brand of madness and mayhem to the Parish Hall in Slieverue for three nights from Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st March starting at 8.00 p.m. This year’s hilarious comedy ‘Hitting the Jackpot’ tells the story of County Councillor Eamon Leslie, who at the end of his tether from...