We had a nice encounter recently with a racing jockey in Tramore, with a taste for flying. We met Jockey Patrick O Hanlon, outside Tramore Racecourse on Saturday last, dressed in his racing apparel and asked if he was trying to get somewhere. He told us he was hoping for a taxi. He had just won the first race two...
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Moment of reflection today as part of UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Moment of reflection today as part of UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Wednesday, 4 June, at 1.05 p.m. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is calling for all workers to pause and reflect in a moment of reflection today, Wednesday, 4th June, as part of UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. The moment of reflection will take place at 1.05 p.m. It is not a work stoppage,...
Moncrieff’s special message at the Garda Youth Awards
Moncrieff’s special message at the Garda Youth Awards
Waterford musician Moncrieff had a special message for all the nominees of the Garda Youth Awards, held at the Tower Hotel, Waterford, last Tuesday, 27 May. The event ended with the special message from the singer / songwriter: “A massive congratulations to all the nominees at this year’s Waterford Garda Youth...
Static speed camera on N25 will operate from 30 May
Static speed camera on N25 will operate from 30 May
The Static Safety Camera in place on the N25 Waterford City Bypass, at Ballynamona, Co. Kilkenny, will commence operation from Friday, 30 May 2025. Vehicles detected driving in excess of the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12 noon, Friday, 30 May, 2025. The location of the speed camera is...
Installation of final span of Waterford’s Sustainable Transport Bridge
Installation of final span of Waterford’s Sustainable Transport Bridge
Yesterday (Tuesday, 27 May) the installation of the southern approach span of the Sustainable Transport Bridge took place. Today, (Wednesday, 28 May) the HEBO Lift 9 sheerleg crane will lift the final span (northern approach span) from the barge and manoeuvre into position, with installation expected to take place at...
Waterford Clothes Swap at Central Library
Waterford Clothes Swap at Central Library
Come along and upgrade your wardrobe! Step away from fast fashion and exchange your clothes for something new to you! Book your FREE Spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waterford-clothes-swap-tickets-1343775511729 Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford Council Climate Action Team and Waterford Libraries are coming...
Warm welcome back to Waterford’s Welcome Ambassadors
Warm welcome back to Waterford’s Welcome Ambassadors
Photo caption: Deputy Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Adam Wyse with Waterford’s Welcome Ambassadors. Photo: Noel Browne Waterford’s Welcome Ambassadors made a very welcome return to Waterford last weekend. Since 2011 the Waterford Welcome Ambassadors initiative has been...
Imminent arrival of floating crane and Sustainable Transport Bridge
Imminent arrival of floating crane and Sustainable Transport Bridge
Hebo floating sheerleg crane. Photo: Paul Poels Fotografie The imminent arrival of the Hebo floating sheerleg crane followed by the bridge’s steel superstructure from its fabrication plant in Belgium will mark a significant progress milestone for Waterford’s North Quays Public Infrastructure Project. The...
HIGH-RISK FOREST FIRE WARNING IN PLACE
HIGH-RISK FOREST FIRE WARNING IN PLACE
STATUS ORANGE HIGH FOREST FIRE RISK WARNING IN PLACE NATIONALLY UNTIL 12 NOON TUESDAY, 6 MAY A status orange high fire risk warning is in place across the May Bank Holiday Weekend due to current dry weather patterns. The warm, dry conditions Ireland is currently experiencing are expected to continue into the weekend,...
St. Herblain French cycling group visit Waterford
St. Herblain French cycling group visit Waterford
A large group of cyclists from Waterford’s twin city of St. Herblain, near Nantes in France, paid a visit to Waterford recently. They came via Cherbourg ferry to Rosslare and based themselves in Waterford City. Martial Catherine led the group and we met them on arrival day two weeks ago in Passage East as they came...
€4m signed, sealed and deliveredTramore Post Office stamps its place with major lotto win
€4m signed, sealed and deliveredTramore Post Office stamps its place with major lotto win
As we went to press, speculation was still continuing as to who won the €4m lotto prize in Tramore last week. The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning Lotto Jackpot ticket from Saturday night’s draw (19th April) was purchased at Tramore Post Office. A special media event was held at Tramore Post Office...
FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION, GAULSTOWN, GLENMORE
FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION, GAULSTOWN, GLENMORE
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred this morning, Friday 25th April 2025 on the main N25 road near Gaulstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. The collision involved a truck and a car. The driver of the car, a female in her 50s, was...
