There is a lot of talk and discussion about Penalty Points underway at present, mainly about who got them and who was able to...
Farming
Community rated health insurance is under threat
Community rated health insurance is under threat
On Tuesday of last week, the Higgins Report was published, revealing the future of Waterford Regional Hospital, which shall be...
Keeping each other company
Keeping each other company
A group will meet this week which is aimed at providing those who are widowed, divorced, separated or single with a social...
Housing needs and solutions are different these days
Housing needs and solutions are different these days
There has been much talk in recent times about growing housing lists due to the recession, unemployment and the fact that local...
From darkness into light
From darkness into light
IT’S a simple act but one which is huge in symbolism. On Saturday May 11th, hundreds of people will gather in locations...
Boosting retail in Waterford
Boosting retail in Waterford
The newly formed Waterford City Centre Business Group (WCCBG) is to be commended in its efforts to create some positivity in the...
An afternoon with the ICA
An afternoon with the ICA
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association may conjure up a stereotypical image of pleasant ladies drinking tea, but there’s much more...
Weather affecting farming and retail
Weather affecting farming and retail
At last, there’s a touch of spring in the air, with warmer temperatures arriving and a less harsh breeze blowing. The improved...
Foxy cockles and sexy high-jinks in Tramore!
Foxy cockles and sexy high-jinks in Tramore!
The news last week that thieves got away with rhino heads and horns worth €500,000 from the National Museum in Dublin reminded...
Food glorious food
Food glorious food
Dungarvan served up a tasty feast during last weekend’s West Waterford Festival of Food. The highlight of the four day...
Diageo job losses yet another blow
Diageo job losses yet another blow
There has been much and just concern expressed in Waterford following the announcement that 36 jobs are to be lost from due to...
If we only had a longer runway!
If we only had a longer runway!
Congratulations to our friends at Ireland West Airport on their success but I can’t but cast an enviable eye in the direction of...
