Tramore Development Trust has played a pivotal role in the rejuvenation of the seaside town Kieran Foley A recent episode of RTÉ’s ‘Nationwide’ which focused on Tramore attracted many plaudits locally. The programme featured the fantastic work of an eclectic mixture of groups operating within Tramore and provided a...
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Culture on the coast
Culture on the coast
Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, all involved with Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre are looking forward to a bright future The old Irish seanfhocal ‘Ní neart go cur le chéile’ is included on a Covid-19 information board at the entrance to the Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre. This adage tells us that...
A Mother’s Love and Campaign for Justice
A Mother’s Love and Campaign for Justice
Sunday November 15th marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, when bereaved families come together in solidarity and support Sunday November 15th is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and, as part of this annual global initiative, a local event has been held in Waterford for the past...
Ireland is at the heart of Europe’s political agenda
Ireland is at the heart of Europe’s political agenda
Op-Ed by Gerard Kiely, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland When European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered her first State of the Union address to the European Parliament on Wednesday, it is no exaggeration to say that Ireland was at the heart of this important speech, which...
UPMC New Methods Aid Cancer Treatment In South-East
UPMC New Methods Aid Cancer Treatment In South-East
Jordan Norris Cancer patients in Waterford and across the south-east have received a welcome boost over the past weeks with news of a new advanced radio surgery system available at the Bons Secour Cork Cancer Centre. Cancer patients with difficult-to-reach brain, spine, lung and other rumours are now benefitting from...
Alarming Increase In Dog Thefts
Alarming Increase In Dog Thefts
Michele Quinlivan (WSPCA) There has been an alarming increase in the number of dogs reported missing and robbed over the last few months around the country. A few have been reunited with their families but sadly the majority have not been found. It is believed that thieves are targeting dogs due an increased demand...
160th Anniversary. 1980s – a time of change
160th Anniversary. 1980s – a time of change
The 1980s saw a change in economic conditions from boom to recession. Politically, the Northern Troubles were still causing deaths but not at the same rate as the early seventies. Political instability in the South saw a number of elections. Elections were often good for newspapers with advertising by political...
Eric Sweeney, RIP
Eric Sweeney, RIP
Eric Sweeny, composer, organist, conductor and educator passed away peacefully at this home on Tuesday last, July 21st. Born in Dublin in 1948, he studied music at Trinity College Dublin and organ at the Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia in Rome. Sweeney was director of the RTÉ Singers from 1978 to 1981 and also...
STAYCATION SURGE
STAYCATION SURGE
‘Significant demands’ on Waterford locations Waterford is reaping the benefits of Ireland’s staycation surge, with crowds flocking to popular locations countywide. The high profile ‘Visit Waterford’ advertising campaign, which encourages Irish people to holiday in Waterford this summer, appears to be reaping rewards...
Community highlight road safety on the Copper Coast
Community highlight road safety on the Copper Coast
Kilmurrin Cove saw a socially distanced community collaborative sand art event attended by local residents, families, Gardai and politicians on Sunday morning. The recently established Guardians of the Copper Coast Community group founded by Bonmahon resident and Labour Local Area Representative Michael Murphy and...
Waterford team collaborating on landmark global study on mental health during times of infection
Waterford team collaborating on landmark global study on mental health during times of infection
Researchers from the School of Health Sciences at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) are heading up the Irish arm of a global study on population mental health during times of infection. Dr Evan Matthews (Department of Nursing and Health Care, WIT) and Prof John Wells (Dean of the School, Health Sciences at WIT)...
‘Normal People’ star holidays in Dungarvan
‘Normal People’ star holidays in Dungarvan
Jordan Norris Reports Fans of hit RTÉ and BBC series ‘Normal People’ couldn’t believe their eyes over weekend – as the show’s star Paul Mescal wondered along the streets of Dungarvan. Mescal, who plays Connell Waldron in the popular screen adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel, has been snapped regularly in West...