It looks like the warm weather has taken people’s minds off politics as has the religious order scandals from the...
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Atonement priest calls for new Church State
Atonement priest calls for new Church State
Fr Michael Mernagh, the Augustinian priest who did a walk of atonement from Cobh to the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin over the...
Tanaiste knocks Waterford and south east university ambition
Tanaiste knocks Waterford and south east university ambition
We were surprised and taken aback at the definitive attitude shown by the Tanaiste against a university in the south east....
Can Government come up with initiatives?
Can Government come up with initiatives?
The economic malaise affecting the country does not seem to be lifting. This week we spoke to a local trader in cars. A new car...
Protest at St Patrick's Hospital
Protest at St Patrick's Hospital
It seems that the Health Safety Executive is determined to apply the new guidelines for the care of the aged in July. We wonder...
Public works
Public works
While all the worry about the public finances is about, the facts are that major jobs do need to be done. Some of this could be...
McGuinness talks sense
McGuinness talks sense
It seems that Kilkenny TD has had some rough treatment from our Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Open criticism is not allowed it seems...
Spraoi changes
Spraoi changes
It looks like the recession is not just hitting the economy but also the arts. With Spraoi breaking its festival into two...
Farmers direct sell solution
Farmers direct sell solution
We have read many concerned reports about how the drop in milk prices is hitting farmers hard. They also find that prices in...
Budget blow shocks people
Budget blow shocks people
The budget lived up to its terrible premonitions. Income levies, diesel tax rises and changes in mortgage relief have all made...
Waterford players shine in Italy
Waterford players shine in Italy
The Ireland international soccer team secured an excellent draw in their World Cup qualifying match last week in Italy. They...
Cowen portrait a reminder of times past
Cowen portrait a reminder of times past
While we all have to deal with the recession the Grand Slam rugby win last week allowed us forget it for a while. The RTE news...
