A LOCAL Councillor has reiterated his call for the Waterford Greenway to be extended to Portlaw. Cllr Declan Clune (SF) says extending the Greenway to the Tannery Town is “crucial” for economic development. In July of this year, the Government announced a €53m fund to develop and enhance Greenways in Ireland. The...
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Sports Clubs targeted for copper during raids
Sports Clubs targeted for copper during raids
Gardaí issue warning following spate of similar incidents LOCAL sports clubs have been advised to closely monitor their facilities following a spate of similar break-ins and thefts. Extensive damage was caused during a New Year’s break-in at a local soccer club which has been described as “an attack on the...
Portlaw residents 'living in fear' due to burglaries
Portlaw residents 'living in fear' due to burglaries
Portlaw residents are “living in fear” following a spate of burglaries, according to one local woman who plans to embark on a campaign to have the village’s Garda station re-opened. Kathleen Stone has spoken of her shock following a recent burglary at her sister Mary Larkin’s house on Queen Street. Three burglaries...
Old Boro stave off resurgent Portlaw
Old Boro stave off resurgent Portlaw
Promoted Portlaw came within a whisker of stunning Dungarvan at last Tuesday’s rescheduled Senior Hurling Championship at Walsh Park, as their compelling second half comeback fell agonisingly short. Trailing by 0-14 to 0-4 just moments into the second half, the Intermediate champions rallied, laying down a morale...
Anger at go-ahead for third wind turbine in Portlaw
Anger at go-ahead for third wind turbine in Portlaw
RESIDENTS in the Portlaw area have vowed to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to prevent the erection of a third wind turbine in their area. Planning permission was granted last week by Waterford City & County Council for the erection of a wind turbine at Beallough by Tornado Electrical Ltd. with rotor diameter not...
Historic Portlaw site set for assessment
Historic Portlaw site set for assessment
Thirty years after its closure, sending Portlaw into an economic downturn that one could argue it’s never fully recovered from, the former Irish Tanners plant is to be environmentally assessed by Waterford City & County Council. “The long-term remediation” of the site “is a step closer”...
Portlaw’s homecoming for golden girl Hayley!
Portlaw’s homecoming for golden girl Hayley!
Hayley Fitzsimons is one hell of a character, as anyone from her native Portlaw will tell you. Always has been. Not only does she possess a gregarious spirit, a glint in her eye and a million dollar smile, but Hayley’s also a winner, a high achiever, a World Champion. And on Saturday last, family, friends and...
Pride of the Glens
Pride of the Glens
Anyone with a knowledge of Waterford GAA should know what De La Salle are about at this stage: defiance, doggedness, never-say-die spirit. But what are they facing this Sunday in Parnell Park? While the Munster champions are a slightly curious amalgam of school ties bonded together from across the inner-city and...
Portlaw ‘Fair in the Square' raises €2,000 for Solas Centre
Portlaw ‘Fair in the Square' raises €2,000 for Solas Centre
The Solas Centre, the brainchild project of the South East Cancer Foundation (SECF), has received a further cash injection – this time from the generous people of Portlaw. A cheque for €2,000 was presented to the SECF by members of Portlaw Heritage Group, which has grown into one of the most active groups of...
Pantomime magic alive and well in Portlaw
Pantomime magic alive and well in Portlaw
At this time of year, there are some time-honoured nuggets that the human condition is happily braced for. The return of the dawn chorus is one, and what a welcome lilt it added to the weekend air. The collapse of an Italian government is another, albeit not confined to any particular season as any student of...
