Even though I have no scientific qualifications, one of my favourite monthly magazines is the Irish published ‘Science...
Farming
The long road travelled
The long road travelled
I was at a meeting of the City Council on Monday night when the news filtered through that Breastcheck would FINALLY be coming...
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...
Rowing up in Waterford
Rowing up in Waterford
Waterford has a proud tradition in the sport of rowing which has flourished on Suirside courtesy of the Waterford Boat Club for...
Wisdom, where art thou?
Wisdom, where art thou?
Before doing anything else this week I want to say thanks to Spraoi for another great weekend. It was lovely to stroll through...
Fine Gael ructions
Fine Gael ructions
Waterford used to be a hotbed of political animosity but, in recent years, there has been a peace of sorts and one rarely hears...
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...
Slan le Mr White of Ballygunner
Slan le Mr White of Ballygunner
Last week we bid farewell, slan agus beannachtai to Treasa, the retiring Priomhoide of the Gaelscoil so this week we turn to...
Girls Only
Girls Only
Remember the slightly bold marketing campaign of Yorkie a few years ago, that told us the chocolate bar ‘wasn’t for...
Tony Weldon, a true Waterford legend
Tony Weldon, a true Waterford legend
Like most people I was deeply saddened by the death of the well-known personality, Tony Weldon, who passed away in the early...
Waterford airport – on our doorstep
Waterford airport – on our doorstep
If I have to fly anywhere these days my first choice is always Waterford Airport if at all possible, even if it means a...
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...
