Just when I thought the magic and nostalgia of Tops or Tops of the Town, later to become the nationally famous John Player Tops,...
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Review: Red Kettle Theatre Academy
Review: Red Kettle Theatre Academy
I was more than a little disappointed by the evening put on as a showcase for the emerging talents at the end of term for Red...
Spraoi time
Spraoi time
Waterford Spraoi is gearing up for its 19th annual street arts festival this weekend, which promises three days of cutting edge...
Byrne turns down WIT post
Byrne turns down WIT post
Former head of WIT Professor Kieran Byrne has turned down a more junior managerial role at the Institute. Professor Byrne had...
Davy Fitz receiving ‘mysterious’ calls
Davy Fitz receiving ‘mysterious’ calls
Waterford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald has revealed that he was on the receiving end of ‘mysterious phone calls’ in the wake...
Both Church and State have failed our children
Both Church and State have failed our children
Expel the Papal Nuncio: that was the call made in the Dáil last week by Waterford Deputy John Halligan, a call he has not been...
Taoiseach takes on Church
Taoiseach takes on Church
The speech by Enda Kenny attacking the Vatican over the Cloyne Report has heralded in a new low in Church State relations. Will...
Speeding fines and penalty points will be scrubbed out
Speeding fines and penalty points will be scrubbed out
Neither as an individual nor as a newspaper are we condoning speeding on our roads but, all the same, many people will be...
Euro and your savings reprieved, not saved
Euro and your savings reprieved, not saved
Last week in this column I suggested that there are three areas of your personal finances that you should be prioritising this...
FF Councillor suggests term limits at local level
FF Councillor suggests term limits at local level
County and Town Councillors should serve no more than four terms, that’s the view of a Fianna Fáil County Councillor who...
V is for Volunteer
V is for Volunteer
There’s really little to add to the body of voices that have already congratulated and thanked the organisers of the Tall Ships...
Maureen O’Hara to be honoured at Dunbrody centre
Maureen O’Hara to be honoured at Dunbrody centre
Renowned Irish film star Maureen O’Hara will be formally inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame in New Ross this week. The...
