The new, cable-span bridge, upriver from Rice Bridge in Waterford city, will be opened next week but, as I understand it, it...
Farming
Ceann Comhairle’s legacy
Ceann Comhairle’s legacy
The Departure of the Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, did not come as a surprise as mounting pressure from all quarters saw his...
City Matters
City Matters
Last week we had a good look at the work –in-progress with regard to the Green Route currently being rolled out along the...
The arrogance of power
The arrogance of power
With all this talk of snouts in the trough and the ongoing exposure of excessive political expenses and government agency...
Random acts of kindness
Random acts of kindness
You won’t have any difficulty at all finding misery at the moment. Any number of words or phrases can start a conversation that...
Logic prevailed with ‘Yes’ for Lisbon
Logic prevailed with ‘Yes’ for Lisbon
The Lisbon Treaty vote is probably the first start of some confidence building in the country and the economy. As some...
Going the Green Way
Going the Green Way
No, we are not going to discuss here the pro’s and cons of the seemingly crucial Green Party conference next weekend as to...
Beware of ambitious soccer mammies
Beware of ambitious soccer mammies
It’s hard to believe but, apparently, it is absolutely true that mothers of soccer players in the Under-9 leagues in four...
Back in time
Back in time
I’d say you’re sick of reading that the 1980s are back in Ireland. With emigration and unemployment levels soaring, the...
Older people must be safe but mandatory sentencing is be a mistake
Older people must be safe but mandatory sentencing is be a mistake
The recent death of Mr Paddy Barry, following what gardai describe as a ‘violent attack on his home’, has led to much debate in...
But what’s in season and teach our children about food
But what’s in season and teach our children about food
We all know that one of the major keys to good all round health is a balanced diet. When your body is given the proper fuel it...
Tragic death highlights need for more gardai
Tragic death highlights need for more gardai
The tragic death of city pensioner Mr Paddy Barry last week should be the call for major action from the Department of Justice...
