While it is difficult to imagine where the money would come from, I’ve been told some very shrewd and smart business people...
Farming
Air Travel Really is Safe
Air Travel Really is Safe
Recent weeks and months have been a scary time for people who travel by air. At the time of writing, since the Malaysian...
Water, Water Everywhere and Its Cost
Water, Water Everywhere and Its Cost
Last week, RTE carried an interesting discussion with Waterford’s City and County Council Chairman James Tobin regarding water...
Déise Force Hits the Streets
Déise Force Hits the Streets
WTF – it’s not just a rude acronym but an abbreviation for a newly formed group striving to improve Waterford. Many of us can be...
New Statistics for TV Viewing
New Statistics for TV Viewing
In recent years, many people have been somewhat wary of television viewing statistics delivered by Nielsen Media Research. The...
SUNNY SOUTH EAST LIVES UP TO NAME!
SUNNY SOUTH EAST LIVES UP TO NAME!
The sunny south east has lived up to its name this year, for sure. In the past week, we’ve heard many happily commenting...
Secret Services Are Back Using Manual Typewriters
Secret Services Are Back Using Manual Typewriters
There is an old adage that says ‘what goes around comes around’ and I was reminded of it this week when it was revealed that...
Giving the Gift of Life
Giving the Gift of Life
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) is a charity for kidney patients and their carers which provides important free services...
A Singer’s Face Never Forgotten
A Singer’s Face Never Forgotten
If ever we needed reminding about the impact showbands made on the social life of this country, we got a glimpse of it from an...
Killjoys Shoot Down Legend of Big Foot
Killjoys Shoot Down Legend of Big Foot
Some scientists seem to have nothing better to do than stamp on the dreams of people who, like generations before them, believe...
Ministerial Boost for the South East
Ministerial Boost for the South East
Following the resignation of former Minister Martin Cullen in the last Government, Waterford’s wait for a minister has...
An Unusual Condition
An Unusual Condition
Poor old Jimmy was aware that he didn’t have long to live so he telephoned his solicitor and asked her to visit him as soon as...
