There was a proud Irish moment last Friday morning during the Royal Wedding coverage when one of the English television...
Farming
Ballygunner Townlands
Ballygunner Townlands
Ballygunner is one of the best known place-names in this area and indeed, one of the oldest. In recent decades its name has...
Walking the Walk in Dunmore
Walking the Walk in Dunmore
‘Here comes the sun’ indeed and it’s more than welcome along with those darling buds of May. So let’s embrace it to sweep away...
Stolen exorcism chalice recovered
Stolen exorcism chalice recovered
The church chalice used in one of the most infamous exorcisms in this country has been recovered following its theft from a...
Tracing the origins of some alcoholic drinks
Tracing the origins of some alcoholic drinks
I’m working on a particularly involved project at the moment which requires a great deal of time, attention and concentration....
Dunmore Badminton Club at The Brasscock
Dunmore Badminton Club at The Brasscock
The DBC is a popular and thriving badminton club and as such a valuable sporting amenity in the area. So let’s take a look at...
We need heroes in this world
We need heroes in this world
These days it is hard to know if art reflects life or vice versa. History shows that at any given time, even if we didn’t...
Minister Rabbitte grasps pay issue
Minister Rabbitte grasps pay issue
New Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte is right to point out a warning note that the public pay bill has to change. A low...
Waterpark – A Proud Tradition
Waterpark – A Proud Tradition
Waterford is surely fortunate in the quality and range of its schools at both primary and secondary level. Today we take a look...
St Mary’s, Ballygunner: Bright and Beautiful
St Mary’s, Ballygunner: Bright and Beautiful
A church has stood sentinel in the village of Knockboy, Ballygunner, for centuries, and has always been a focal point for its...
Voters’ disappointment
Voters’ disappointment
There may have been some naivety in the belief that voting for Fine Gael and Labour might have made a difference to the EU/IMF...
Cheers, Judge!
Cheers, Judge!
The rather unusual behaviour of a man who appeared at Portlaoise District Court last week caused more than a little...
