Things are looking up, and indeed literally shaping up, down by the Waterside. This column among other voices, have been vocal...
Views from the Brasscock
An Earl comes to Town
An Earl comes to Town
Last week I was sent a link to a BBC radio programme which proved to be a fascinating half-hour listening about Waterford, in...
Janus – the two-faced God
Janus – the two-faced God
The month of January takes its name from the Roman God, Janus, the diety of the doorway or threshold. As such, it was...
New Year Gala Quiz
New Year Gala Quiz
As per usual I bring you the traditional Brasscock Annual Quiz with a festive feel of quizzical questions – watch out for...
Christmas – home and abroad
Christmas – home and abroad
This week as Christmas beckons, we look to other cultures around the world to see how they celebrate this Mid-Winter Christian...
To become better-to do a little good
To become better-to do a little good
This week I thought it would be appropriate time of year to learn about the work of St Vincent de Paul who provide such a...
Power to the People
Power to the People
This week on Wednesday, 8th December at 6 pm a very illuminating exhibition on the history of Waterford city’s electricity...
Ballygunner Developments
Ballygunner Developments
Some weeks back when discussing effective action on ridding the ‘blind-spot’ at the Tesco service station Councillor Gary Wyse...
St Patrick’s United Church – its Story
St Patrick’s United Church – its Story
There was great interest in the story last week that St Patrick’s Church is to be reborn as a community Gateway Centre so I...
Shakespeare at St Patrick’s
Shakespeare at St Patrick’s
You are invited to An Evening with Mr. Shakespeare at St Patrick’s Church in the city centre on Friday, November 26th. It will...
Budget Time Blues
Budget Time Blues
We stand at a crucial time in the destiny of our country as we approach the coming budget and much heralded 4 -year plan, our...
Playing a blinder
Playing a blinder
A few weeks ago I raised the issue again of the ‘blind-spot’ at the very busy service station at Tesco Ardkeen, again hoping for...
