Over the recent Bank Holiday Weekend I found myself in mixed age company that, as well as old codgers like myself, also included...
Tales of the Tellurians
Blues report translated into six languages!
Blues report translated into six languages!
Congratulations to Waterford FC on a successful return to the Premier Division. When the Blues were promoted last season we all...
Poignant Scene in Moon Movie Creates New Talking Point
Poignant Scene in Moon Movie Creates New Talking Point
‘First Man’, the new movie about Apollo 11 commander, Neil Armstrong, is receiving some very good reviews. Starring Ryan Gosling...
Guinness World record for Singer Tony Bennett
Guinness World record for Singer Tony Bennett
At 92, iconic singer Tony Bennett is still setting records. Recently, he was awarded a Guinness World Record for the longest...
Memories Are Made of This..And That…
Memories Are Made of This..And That…
Often in discussions you will hear people talking about their earliest memories almost always relating to family situations....
“The Hucklebuck” was almost an accidental hit
“The Hucklebuck” was almost an accidental hit
Many thanks to reader ‘TR’ for your letter and kind comments that are much appreciated. I share your admiration for...
Still No Show Like a Joe Show!
Still No Show Like a Joe Show!
Almost 11 years after his death (where does the time go?) Joe Dolan continues to be as popular as ever. Such are the numbers of...
The Beast of Listrolin’s Cousin
The Beast of Listrolin’s Cousin
Two years ago, I closed the file on the mysterious Beast of Listrolin, a black panther-like animal that was first seen in...
No “Deise Dandy” in Presidential Race
No “Deise Dandy” in Presidential Race
It is my sad duty this week to announce that it is highly unlikely that we will have a Waterford-based candidate in the...
Thinking Yourself Younger is Possible
Thinking Yourself Younger is Possible
Do you know the way you often hear people saying that if you’ve got the right attitude it really helps? Well, scientists have...
Mooncoin author on Kilkenny’s role in War of Independence
Mooncoin author on Kilkenny’s role in War of Independence
A new book by Mooncoin born author, Eoin Swithin Walsh, is set to rewrite history about the involvement of ‘military elements’...
Fianna Fáil Proposes Aid to Combat “Fake News”
Fianna Fáil Proposes Aid to Combat “Fake News”
There has been general a positive response to the new Fianna Fáil proposals on newspapers and the media in general. The plan was...
