Well that’s the purpose and function of community centres – to be at the centre of their respective communities to...
Views from the Brasscock
Valentine Sport
Valentine Sport
In many ways it’s a story of sporting Valentine romance for a couple who got married last Saturday in Limerick. Rugby and...
Local Affairs
Local Affairs
Waterford City Archives will host a travelling exhibition entitled ‘Local Government Elections in Ireland – 1899 to...
What’s in a name?
What’s in a name?
I have always been interested in and intrigued by the origin of place names. In local terms we know that that Knockboy comes...
Out and about
Out and about
Every so often I survey my bailiwick out here and beyond from my lofty perch at the epicentre of Brasscockland in order to...
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
During last year we brought you word that things were beginning to stir finally with regard to the much promised development of...
New Street
New Street
As the way has finally been cleared for the city centre development to be known as the New Street Centre I thought I would...
End of the Affair
End of the Affair
As we begin a new year I hear of an end to the speculation as to developments at the local property known as Oaklands. We had...
The Grand Festive Quiz
The Grand Festive Quiz
As per usual at this time of year the Brasscock brings you his annual festive quiz designed for all the family. Round One 1....
King’s Channel Habitat
King’s Channel Habitat
Last week we were down by the riverside in our consideration of matters fluvial. We looked forward once again to the early...
A great natural treasure at our feet
A great natural treasure at our feet
During the past year we brought you word that things were beginning to stir finally with regard to the much promised development...
City Lights
City Lights
I notice that our Christmas street lights have been upgraded, especially in Barronstrand Street, over the last few years. This,...
