Cash-starved farmers, who are already trying to cope with increased production costs and lower prices, are greatly put out that...
Farming
Food potential for jobs
Food potential for jobs
Two events last weekend provided ample evidence of the potential for the food business with great numbers attending the Iverk...
What's in a name?
What's in a name?
The Central Statistics Office last week announced that ‘Jack’ remains the most popular name for baby boys in Waterford,...
South East devastated by job losses at TEVA
South East devastated by job losses at TEVA
The loss of 315 jobs at Teva Pharmaceuticals in Waterford is a devastating loss for the South East region. It is now vital that...
Some Things Never Change
Some Things Never Change
I grew up in a household that never really indulged sickness or, to quote my mother, “I don’t believe in...
Hey Minister, leave the cupla focail alone!
Hey Minister, leave the cupla focail alone!
Irish language schools and colleges all over the country, including An Rinn in County Waterford (above), are extremely concerned...
A superstitious lot
A superstitious lot
This week we ponder whether superstitions are a thing of the past? Well let’s have a look. It was bad luck to put shoes on...
Keeping it local
Keeping it local
I was at a lovely function on Saturday night last in Clonmel. It was an event called the Long Table Dinner which was held...
Concerts at Walsh Park, Fraher Field, RSC?
Concerts at Walsh Park, Fraher Field, RSC?
You will have read in our news pages about Councillor Gary Wyse’s call for a large sporting/concert venue to be...
Food tourism jobs potential
Food tourism jobs potential
As you read elsewhere, we really have to put our thinking caps on now to create jobs. The loss of so many industrial jobs is...
Read the small print
Read the small print
Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, I think everyone is watching the pennies and the pounds (sorry, cents and...
Dunmore East: a place apart
Dunmore East: a place apart
Howdy folks, I first made the acquaintance of Dunmore in 1972 and I’ve had an enduring and fond relationship with the...
