An Evening With Johnny McEvoy (Theatre Royal, Friday, January 27th, 8pm) The term ‘living legend’ is sometimes loosely accredited to artists in the music business but certainly not when people speak about Johnny McEvoy. Johnny has always been highly acclaimed for the quality of his live concert shows and when his...
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An adventure in Andalucía
An adventure in Andalucía
Kieran Foley The coastal towns of Andalucía are familiar to many Irish tourists but on a recent visit to southern Spain, I ventured off the beaten track to explore other areas of Andalucía. One of the undisputed cultural highlights of this region is Granada’s Alhambra. On arrival into the scenically located city of...
Malta’s many marvels
Malta’s many marvels
Kieran Foley For a European getaway, Malta ticks all the boxes and proved to be the perfect escape from a particularly dreary Irish October this year. This enchanting island, the smallest country in the European Union, is easily accessible from Ireland and offers a multitude of activities and attractions to suit all...
10th Birthday Celebratory Programme announced for Winterval
10th Birthday Celebratory Programme announced for Winterval
Waterford will host the 10th annual Winterval Festival from November 18th to December 23rd 2022 and in addition details of the country’s first Christmas parade have been unveiled alongside the festival’s biggest programme of events yet. The festival will commence at 5 pm on November 18th with the arrival of Santa...
The Final Countdown for De La Salle Show
The Final Countdown for De La Salle Show
BIG hair, parachute pants and leg warmers are back in fashion at De La Salle College for one week only as the school hosts its 43rd school production, Back to the 80s, until Saturday. The energetic cast have been working tremendously hard over the last couple of months as they look to repeat the success of last...
Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022
Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022
The annual awards recognise the outstanding contributions of SETU academic and research staff to high quality, innovative research that enhances the reputation of the Institution both locally and internationally. Awardees were nominated by their colleagues and peers across a number of categories: Early Career...
Take a spooky staycation this Halloween at Púca Festival
Take a spooky staycation this Halloween at Púca Festival
For Halloween fans looking for a spooky staycation with a difference, Púca Festival is just the ticket. Returning to Co. Meath from 28th – 31st October, Púca celebrates Ireland as the original birthplace of Halloween. Vibrant, fun, and contemporary in feel but strongly rooted in tradition, the festival will take...
Workshop Review of ‘Know the Chakras & Aura. Cleanse, Balance and Protect your Energy’
Workshop Review of ‘Know the Chakras & Aura. Cleanse, Balance and Protect your Energy’
No matter the foundation or direction of one’s beliefs, the realm of spirituality has a pull entirely of its own. It was in response to this pull that I decided to attend one of the increasingly-popular workshops run by the charismatic Helena B. Scott – a published author, historian, medium and spirituality...
Coventry – UK City of Culture 2022
Coventry – UK City of Culture 2022
The year 2021/2022 saw the UK City of Culture go to Coventry. Derry got it a number of years ago. This major industrial centre has had much change like Waterford but is endeavouring to bounce back. We can recall some Coventry links with Waterford, mainly soccer when some great football stars back in the 60s came to...
Real-life Female Indiana Jones, Priestess and Rebel conquers Ireland’s Ancient East
Real-life Female Indiana Jones, Priestess and Rebel conquers Ireland’s Ancient East
Real-life Female Indiana Jones, Priestess and Rebel conquers Ireland’s Ancient East International author and historian searching for the Grail launches innovative workshops Helena B. Scott is an author and adventurous historian who researches and teaches history, archaeology (specialising in sacred geography...
Exploring rural Portugal
Exploring rural Portugal
Kieran Walsh Portugal is loved by the Irish. It is an alternative to Spain, lower in costs generally, but a fresher climate, perhaps more suitable to Irish. We did get rain, but found a new area to discover. Most visitors from Ireland pick the Algarve, been there twice, and for those on city breaks, Lisbon. However,...
A RETURN TO LIGHT OPERA DAYS- My Fair Lady wows at Theatre Royal
A RETURN TO LIGHT OPERA DAYS- My Fair Lady wows at Theatre Royal
Liam Murphy Waterford Musical Society has assumed a vital connection with the golden age of Waterford Musical societies and the excitement of the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera. It has not been easy with a two-year shutdown due to Covid. Taking on a big musical like Lerner & Loewe’s classic...
