A very interesting interview between RTE’s Ryan Tubridy and David McWilliams took place last Friday. The author of ‘The...
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Racing revives Tramore despite gloom and doom
Racing revives Tramore despite gloom and doom
Local tourism in Tramore got a great shot in the arm last week with the annual racing festival. It may not have cured all the...
Money advice services need more resources
Money advice services need more resources
The credit crunch is not just affecting the big firms and banks as we read about the NAMA proposals, it also hits the ordinary...
NAMA is incredible multi billion gamble
NAMA is incredible multi billion gamble
We learn last week that the gamble of bailing out the banks and property developers is going to mean that the Irish Government...
Regional weather forecast needed
Regional weather forecast needed
While tourism is having a tough time at present, with the economic downturn. The weather has also been a factor. But is it that...
Financial situation is not sustainable
Financial situation is not sustainable
The Colm McCarthy ‘Bord Snip’ came out with a shock report last week insisting that cuts of €5 billion are needed. This is...
Despite senior hurlers defeat, their season is by no means over
Despite senior hurlers defeat, their season is by no means over
Waterford hurlers put up a good fight in the end against Tipperary, losing by just four points. Letting in three goals in the...
Transition year for secondary students needs to be assessed
Transition year for secondary students needs to be assessed
Bill Cullen the well known and respected author and motor entrepreneur has become a more controversial person of late with his...
A ‘Yes' for the second Lisbon Treaty is vital
A ‘Yes' for the second Lisbon Treaty is vital
The defeat of the Libertas candidates in the European elections will come as no surprise as economic uncertainty has brought us...
Does city centre need more policing?
Does city centre need more policing?
While we all know that the government finances are in bad shape, should that be a factor in terms of having funds for policing...
New local authority pacts emerge
New local authority pacts emerge
It looks like some new pacts have emerged in the wake of the local elections. The French have a saying of plus ca change...
Election defeat for Fianna Fail no surprise
Election defeat for Fianna Fail no surprise
The local elections dealt another major blow to Fianna Fail representation. Having been hit hard in the last local elections the...
