US President John F Kennedy once said that “nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike”. Cycling has enjoyed a...
Foley on File
The Lore and Legend of Butlerstown
The Lore and Legend of Butlerstown
Kieran Foley reports ‘UNLOCKING Butlerstown’ is a fantastic new book which has been compiled by Meitheal Staire Butlerstown (the...
Kilmeaden sisters seek Youth Release volunteers
Kilmeaden sisters seek Youth Release volunteers
YOUTH Release is a non-profit organisation which was established by sisters Niamh and Laura Power from Kilmeaden. Since Youth...
A trip through the trenches
A trip through the trenches
Kieran Foley explored Waterford’s connections to WWI on a recent visit to Flanders and the Somme THE grave of Private John...
Company and a Cuppa
Company and a Cuppa
Waterford Contact Project is a fantastic initiative which is aimed at ensuring older people stay connected within their...
Damien aims for Paralympic dream in Rio
Damien aims for Paralympic dream in Rio
COMERAGH Cycling Club member Damien Vereker has been named on the 2016 Paralympics Ireland Athlete Panel. This is the final...
DAWN PLAYERS CELEBRATE 21 YEARS
DAWN PLAYERS CELEBRATE 21 YEARS
BALLYDUFF’S Dawn Players are busily preparing for their latest production which opens tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Now in their...
MEITHEAL ON THE MAHON
MEITHEAL ON THE MAHON
SIGNIFICANT discussion during the recent general election campaign focused on job creation in rural areas. While many believe...
HEADGEAR FOR HOSPICE
HEADGEAR FOR HOSPICE
Headgear for Hospice was originally started by Lily Moody, Mary Dunphy, Anne Nolan and Nellie Moore. Initially, the ladies used...
Community impact on the Copper Coast
Community impact on the Copper Coast
WATERFORD’S Copper Coast has been shortlisted for an award in this year’s ‘Get Involved’ competition which is a sustainable...
TWINKLE TOES JIM
TWINKLE TOES JIM
NONAGENARIAN Jim McManus is a wonderful example of how leading an active lifestyle can bring about many benefits. Jim, who...
Friends of St John's River regroup for year ahead
Friends of St John's River regroup for year ahead
MEMBERS of Waterford’s Friends of St John’s River group are busily preparing their activities for the year ahead. This group of...
