The latest political polls are certainly adding to the drama of the general election which is proving to be one of the most...
Farming
Community impact on the Copper Coast
Community impact on the Copper Coast
WATERFORD’S Copper Coast has been shortlisted for an award in this year’s ‘Get Involved’ competition which is a sustainable...
THE NEED TO SAFEGUARD THE PRESS
THE NEED TO SAFEGUARD THE PRESS
“I regard any threat to the freedom of the press in Ireland as a threat to the State itself.” The words of Justice...
Devices against grave robbers can still be seen
Devices against grave robbers can still be seen
This is a rather gruesome item but did you know that anti-bodysnatching devices can still be found in older cemeteries around...
‘Guardian Angels’ of New York and Portlaoise
‘Guardian Angels’ of New York and Portlaoise
For the first time in 20 years, the so-called Guardian Angels are back patrolling the New York city subways following a spate of...
A NEW BRIDGE FOR NEW ROSS
A NEW BRIDGE FOR NEW ROSS
Congratulations to our friends down the road in New Ross who were celebrating last week following the commencement of work on...
TWINKLE TOES JIM
TWINKLE TOES JIM
NONAGENARIAN Jim McManus is a wonderful example of how leading an active lifestyle can bring about many benefits. Jim, who...
COMPETITIVE ELECTION IS IN THE OFFING
COMPETITIVE ELECTION IS IN THE OFFING
On the basis of the discourse we’ve listened to over the past fortnight in Waterford, it would appear that the race for...
Friends of St John's River regroup for year ahead
Friends of St John's River regroup for year ahead
MEMBERS of Waterford’s Friends of St John’s River group are busily preparing their activities for the year ahead. This group of...
FATHER MICHAEL GOES TO VEGAS
FATHER MICHAEL GOES TO VEGAS
Fr Michael was worn out as he had been single handedly covering the workload of three parishes for months. The Bishop decided...
The annoyance of hiccups
The annoyance of hiccups
Have you ever noticed that an attack of hiccups almost always comes at the right wrong time. A hiccup is, I’m told, a brief...
A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR TRAMORE?
A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR TRAMORE?
No doubt, all the beach and surf athletes in Tramore will be interested to learn that the 2017 European Land-Sailing...
