The Government’s National Broadband Plan comes with a very high price tag and while we agree with its intentions, it appears...
Farming
Will spirit of the law trump letter of the law?
Will spirit of the law trump letter of the law?
Waterford FC fans, and sports people in general, were upset and angered by a belated decision by Uefa not to allow the Blues to...
Care & Repair returns to Waterford
Care & Repair returns to Waterford
The Care & Repair Programme, a free small odd job service for older people, was recently re-launched in Waterford. WATERFORD...
UHW’s Mortuary: the need for clarity
UHW’s Mortuary: the need for clarity
The prospect of a deceased loved one’s body not being treated in a manner any family should be assured of at so traumatic a time...
A beautiful book, especially for printers – young and old
A beautiful book, especially for printers – young and old
A good idea is a good idea and I’ve just read a very interesting and beautifully printed book that I wished had been written...
A warm welcome at Déise Day Centre
A warm welcome at Déise Day Centre
Déise Day Centre won the Mayor’s award at the 2018 Waterford Public Participation Network (PPN) Community & Voluntary Awards...
WHY LITERACY IS A NATIONAL CAUSE
WHY LITERACY IS A NATIONAL CAUSE
On Thursday last, this newspaper attended the launch of the Labour Party’s ‘Literacy Ireland’ document, a...
The ancient Romans loved sulky racing
The ancient Romans loved sulky racing
Now that the bright evenings are getting longer, racing sulkies, much loved by Travellers, are becoming more visible on our...
Keeping an eco-friendly eye on Tramore
Keeping an eco-friendly eye on Tramore
The Tramore Eco Group is striving to heighten awareness about the beauty and diversity of Tramore’s ecological environment...
Brexit shivers begin to relent
Brexit shivers begin to relent
For well over a year, there have been major concerns in Ireland regarding the dreaded Brexit. Thankfully, that cloud somewhat...
Just like The Queen, they were not amused
Just like The Queen, they were not amused
The Greek philosopher Plato once said that even the Gods loved jokes but for a while last week he was almost proved wrong.Our...
Foróige fun at White Strand
Foróige fun at White Strand
White Strand Foróige Youth Club for Children with High Functioning Autism has marked one year in existence with a special...
