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Dunmore’s Christmas crafters

Dunmore’s Christmas crafters

Dunmore’s Christmas crafters

Kieran Foley Looking for a Christmas gift with a difference? Then make your way to the impressive Christmas Craft Fair located in the picturesque setting of The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East. Since opening on Sunday November 28th, a large marquee containing stalls featuring locally crafted products has been attracting...
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An enterprising village

An enterprising village

An enterprising village

IT’S OFTEN said that a rising tide lifts all boats and there is perhaps no better example of this than the transformation which is taking place in the picturesque village of Kilmacthomas. Since the official opening of the Waterford Greenway in March 2017, the village has welcomed visitors from throughout Ireland,...
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Living with diabetes

Living with diabetes

Living with diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and Sunday November 14th marked World Diabetes Awareness Day. Across the globe, in recognition of this date, buildings turned blue including here in Waterford. Buildings along The Mall, including City Hall and The Theatre Royal, as well as Waterford Institute of Technology...
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Piltown’s pandemic progress

Piltown’s pandemic progress

Piltown’s pandemic progress

Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, significant progress has been made during the pandemic in proactive Piltown Kieran Foley The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent imposition of various restrictions presented many unforeseen obstacles for community groups across Ireland. Current projects, future...
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A walk within Waterford

A walk within Waterford

A walk within Waterford

The limited easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions means more of us can now embark on wonderful Waterford walks   Kieran Foley Undoubtedly, the Covid-19 pandemic has focused minds on the simple things which we can no longer take for granted. The benefits of exercising, both physical and psychological, have never been...
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Daffodil Day with a difference

Daffodil Day with a difference

Daffodil Day with a difference

The Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day fundraiser takes place on Friday March 26th Kieran Foley The Irish Cancer Society is urging people in Waterford to get behind a very different Daffodil Day this year. The charity’s much loved flagship fundraiser is unable to take place in its traditional format with...
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