The first article I penned for the Munster Express was based on the idea of broken windows theory. This is a criminological...
Farming
IDA High Tech Jobs
IDA High Tech Jobs
Coming back from a weekend it is heartening to learn of some jobs injection into Waterford from an American company. We have...
Priests are being denied natural justice
Priests are being denied natural justice
There was a huge reaction last week to a hard-hitting opinion piece carried on the front pages of almost all the Wexford People...
Find Your Inner Child
Find Your Inner Child
While we are all aware of the adult responsibility to teach children about the world and life in general we sometimes forget the...
The Grand Quays
The Grand Quays
In just a few weeks time, the Waterford Quay will once again be the centre of ‘universe’ as many thousands flock there in even...
Strong opposition to waste plant on North Wharf
Strong opposition to waste plant on North Wharf
Nobody can be surprised at the strong opposition being mounted to the planning application by Oxigen Environmental to establish...
Chamber spells out its concerns to Minister Hogan
Chamber spells out its concerns to Minister Hogan
The Minister for Environment Phil Hogan was in Waterford last week to open the Ferrybank/Belview sewage treatment plant operated...
Looking good!
Looking good!
Late last year I voiced some strong opinions on the ugly derelict buildings in and around the city. Obviously I wasn’t alone in...
Walking Tall
Walking Tall
Last weekend saw the arrival of The Eagle and visitors eagerly flocked to view her and were welcomed on board by the crew who...
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II
Last week’s visit to Ireland of Queen Elizabeth proved an enormous success for the country. When the country is at a major low,...
Former Garda Sergeant sues State
Former Garda Sergeant sues State
Every current and retired member of An Garda Siochana will, no doubt, be following with interest a rather unusual court case...
I’m really glad the Queen came to visit.
I’m really glad the Queen came to visit.
In the run up to the royal visit I have to admit total disinterest. Of course I hoped the Queen would be afforded the respect...
