Last week we bid farewell, slan agus beannachtai to Treasa, the retiring Priomhoide of the Gaelscoil so this week we turn to...
Farming
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...
A matter of Principal
A matter of Principal
Ag briseadh na Samhna an bhliain seo caite bhi ocaid an-speisialta ag Crosaire Baile Mhic Gonair sa bhaile seo againn-ne. Prior...
Trouble on the line
Trouble on the line
No matter what the cause of the tantrum, no matter how bored or frustrated he is, the one item that is guaranteed to distract my...
Small Changes, Big Difference
Small Changes, Big Difference
Human nature being what it is we are quick to complain but rarely take the trouble to comment if something is particularly good....
Unhappy parents of school children
Unhappy parents of school children
In recent years, there have been many complaints from parents that primary and secondary schools have too much power and...
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...
Name-calling !
Name-calling !
What’s in a name? Well everything it seems as for most of us it is our most personal possession and is usually very dear...
The growing snow sports industry
The growing snow sports industry
As Waterford tries to come to terms with the fact that we have lost many thousands of tourists in the wake of the closure of...
