We are a nation of abusers. Warped thinking infuses every facet of life and is evident from the top down. I caught an episode of...
Farming
JFK Trust unlikely to allow ‘Dunbrody’ to participate in Tall Ships
JFK Trust unlikely to allow ‘Dunbrody’ to participate in Tall Ships
As anticipation mounts regarding next year’s return of the Tall Ships to Waterford, the possibility of a stand-off with our near...
Road problems need resolution
Road problems need resolution
Last week we reported that Waterford City Council would undertake the repair of roads in the city area. This is welcome news...
Catch 22 scenario for injured man
Catch 22 scenario for injured man
I came across a story last week that smacks of the most bizarre reasoning that might apply to a fictitious ‘Catch 22’ situation....
Heritage Tourism Awards
Heritage Tourism Awards
The Munster Express Heritage Awards Scheme, in conjunction with Dooley’s Hotel, attracted much interest last week. It showed...
Give men a break
Give men a break
The latest relationship research suggests that if your husband or boyfriend doesn’t readily know your shoe size, clothes size or...
Waterford RSC proves to be great venue for Munster rugby
Waterford RSC proves to be great venue for Munster rugby
The Regional Sports Centre in Waterford saw a large attendance last Friday night for the first major Munster rugby game to be...
Bilberry and Passage goats in demand
Bilberry and Passage goats in demand
We may soon have a visit to Waterford from the Laois Heritage Society which wants their authorities to introduce feral goats in...
George Lee resigns from Fine Gael
George Lee resigns from Fine Gael
There was shock this week at the resignation from Fine Gael and the Dail of former television broadcaster, George Lee. He was a...
Flexibility in European Globalisation Fund
Flexibility in European Globalisation Fund
The government must commit to fund courses for workers of longer duration and Waterford could use up some of the globalisation...
A new, enlightened battle has begun
A new, enlightened battle has begun
There have been three large boxes sitting on top of the wardrobe in the spare room for a few years now. They were put there...
Will recovery be snuffed out?
Will recovery be snuffed out?
Last week, news that Waterford Crystal was reopening in the summer created some optimism that should create more confidence but...
