Sometimes I am mystified how governments get all excited about ‘new ideas’ that are clearly contentious and bitterly resented by...
Farming
Local charity brings opportunities to Uganda
Local charity brings opportunities to Uganda
‘Opportunity Knox’, which was founded by Harry and Ursula Knox, is continuing to have a hugely positive impact in a Ugandan...
DOWNSIZING MAKES SENSE
DOWNSIZING MAKES SENSE
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to maintain independent living in their own homes, has welcomed the...
Clarification needed on the Mayoral issue
Clarification needed on the Mayoral issue
On Friday, May 24th, people in Waterford city and county will go to the polls where they will be asked to cast their votes on...
The plight of Passage
The plight of Passage
The decline in its fishing industry has presented a dramatic change for communities along the Waterford Estuary PICTURESQUE...
ECONOMIC SIGNS OF PROGRESS
ECONOMIC SIGNS OF PROGRESS
In recent months, we have heard a lot of negative news on Brexit and the potential danger to the food industry, notably to beef...
Good news for Knock Airport
Good news for Knock Airport
As we in Waterford wait anxiously to see whether or not we will get matching funds from the government to extend our airport...
Support in the Déise Circle
Support in the Déise Circle
The newly established Déise Circle Support Group is aimed at providing support to families, partners and friends of adults with...
THE SCOURGE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING
THE SCOURGE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING
On Thursday last, we attended the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade launch, the theme of which this year will be ‘SOS: Save Our Seas’...
David Walsh’s secret County hurling medal!
David Walsh’s secret County hurling medal!
Most people know who David Walsh is but, for the record, best selling author David is from Slieverue and is chief sports writer...
One Moment in Time
One Moment in Time
‘Moments in Time with Bernadette’ is an inspiring and uplifting attempt by a local woman to showcase Waterford in all its glory...
Could tax incentives end nursing crisis?
Could tax incentives end nursing crisis?
Trying to get Irish nursing graduates to remain in the country to work is one of the prime challenges facing the health service....
