THE past few weeks have blatantly highlighted that parish pump politics is alive and well at the very top of Irish political...
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Visible decay of city areas
Visible decay of city areas
SOME weeks ago, I compiled a news story about the temporary closure of the William Vincent Wallace Plaza opposite Reginald’s...
Speed signs signal stupidity
Speed signs signal stupidity
SPEED limits are generally expected to protect and are viewed as being for the good of all in order to ensure safety on our...
The forgotten village by the sea
The forgotten village by the sea
LAST week I reported on the closure of Bonmahon Health Centre which signalled another significant blow for the tranquil seaside...
Speed signs signal stupidity
Speed signs signal stupidity
Speed signs signal stupidity 05KieranColumn.jpg There are countless numbers of incredulous speed limits across the country at...
Celebrating our Festive traditions
Celebrating our Festive traditions
With Christmas rapidly approaching, the warm feeling of comfort and familiarity has set in across Waterford. There are many...
Have we lost our céad míle fáilte?
Have we lost our céad míle fáilte?
It’s been our trademark for years and is something we’ve become renowned for around the world – our céad míle fáilte....
RTÉ ‘stars’ require a sharp dose of reality
RTÉ ‘stars’ require a sharp dose of reality
The continuing controversy surrounding the salaries being paid to top RTÉ ‘stars’ has attracted much indignation. In a country...
Saluting our own seven wonders
Saluting our own seven wonders
There was much disappointment last weekend when it was announced that the Cliffs of Moher had failed to reach the provisional...
Supporting our local retailers
Supporting our local retailers
For as long as any of us can remember, it’s fair to say, Waterford’s retailers have faced stiff challenges from many locations...
Mary McAleese: a national treasure
Mary McAleese: a national treasure
As Mary McAleese prepares to depart Áras an Uachtaráin, there has been much reflection on the double term of this remarkable...
Feeling the winter blues
Feeling the winter blues
The temperatures have dropped, the rain seems to be never-ending, the evenings are getting darker and the local hurling and...
