A fear of flying, or ‘aviophobia’, can be a debilitating condition for many people which can cause much distress. While I...
Farming
Three deliver for Waterford
Three deliver for Waterford
We were delighted to see mobile phone telephone company Three officially open its new Customer Service Centre in Waterford on...
Hiking up alcohol prices won’t stop binge drinking
Hiking up alcohol prices won’t stop binge drinking
Despite the fact that this country has some of the most expensive cigarettes in the world and very tough anti-smoking laws, a...
A stroll through the Anne Valley
A stroll through the Anne Valley
COUNTY Waterford has many natural amenities which are proving increasingly popular with locals and visitors alike. Many people...
A hard nut to crack!
A hard nut to crack!
Despite the fact that neither of his parents used foul language, little Jimmy had a tongue on him that would put a drill...
On yer fast bike!
On yer fast bike!
Surely, at least some cycling enthusiasts in this country are eyeing with interest the world record for speed on a pushbike that...
Cocktails for ailments?
Cocktails for ailments?
Regular readers know that I don’t give out medical advice and I always urge people who are not feeling well to ignore the ‘guy...
Benjy: the lucky, gay bull
Benjy: the lucky, gay bull
Animal lovers in Britain have put their money where their mouths are and have put up enough money to ensure that a gay bull from...
Battling the ‘secret addiction’
Battling the ‘secret addiction’
The prevalence of gambling addictions has increased dramatically in recent years. An awareness week takes place from November...
THE NORTH WHARF AND ITS FUTURE USE
THE NORTH WHARF AND ITS FUTURE USE
In the past week there have been several calls to re-develop Waterford city’s North Wharf Visitors disembarking from...
Go the extra mile for Solas
Go the extra mile for Solas
Sinead Flynn will be one of almost 2,000 participants who will take part in this weekend’s Solas Centre South East Run for Life....
Beware of sex-crazed stags!
Beware of sex-crazed stags!
No, I’m not referring to hoards of people out on hen and stag outings, this is a warning to motorists that we are in the rutting...
