“Ronan O’Gara is the Barack Obama of Irish rugby”. – George Hook on Newstalk’s Saturday sports...
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Change of plan
Change of plan
As flagged last issue, I’d intended to pass judgment on the new GAA rule changes as they pertain to hurling in this...
City and county price drop by half the national average
City and county price drop by half the national average
Asking prices for Waterford city and county continue to slide, according to the Daft.ie House Price Report Review for 2008, but...
Coffey recalls ‘non-debate' on Waterford Crystal
Coffey recalls ‘non-debate' on Waterford Crystal
While Waterford Crystal’s problems have been crystallized in recent weeks following its going into receivership, Senator...
No retirement fund? How about your own version of ‘Friends’?
No retirement fund? How about your own version of ‘Friends’?
Back in 2001 I made a modest lump sum pension contribution into an equity fund with a well-known pension provider. My timing was...
Munster mix it up
Munster mix it up
Judging by their try-filled triumph over Sale Sharks in Limerick last Friday night, Munster have overcome their alleged aversion...
Not such a bright idea
Not such a bright idea
I have to agree with those who’re aghast at the GAA’s intention to blow €500,000 on fireworks at the National...
Choice Words
Choice Words
“I did everything the same and trained as hard as the year before, but the ball just didn’t hop for me… it was...
Quinn should know everyone’s fair game
Quinn should know everyone’s fair game
Anyone who can forgive and forget being called Mother Teresa by Roy Keane has either a short memory, or is capable of drawing a...
Would weekend school matches be better?
Would weekend school matches be better?
With no disrespect to the Ardmore Club Grounds or to any other club that allow College and School games to be played on their...
HSE's "lame excuse" for ward closure
HSE's "lame excuse" for ward closure
The HSE’s “health and safety” grounds for closing the 19-bed St. Bridget’s Ward in St Patrick’s...
‘Exotic Dancer’ to hot-step it at Cheltenham
‘Exotic Dancer’ to hot-step it at Cheltenham
There should be some excellent racing at Cheltenham this Saturday where the featured event is the Letheby & Christopher...
