Council colleagues salute an irreplaceable figurehead and friend Councillors met in special session last Thursday to pay tribute to an erstwhile colleague described as the ‘Father of Waterford City’ and “a colossus” of local politics. There were emotional contributions from the assembled elected body as the sad...
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‘Davy Daniels Footbridge’?
‘Davy Daniels Footbridge’?
Freeman or Fountain? Why pedestrian crossing may be the most fitting tribute Seeking to suitably honour the late Davy Daniels, the Munster Express is championing a fitting and lasting memorial to our former colleague — a man described as a colossus of Waterford politics and the ultimate ‘City Father’. A native of St...
Mayoral reception to honour victorious Ballygunner
Mayoral reception to honour victorious Ballygunner
Justine Dwyer A mayoral reception is to be held to honour the Ballygunner team who swept to victory recently in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championships. Members of Waterford City and County Council were informed of the decision at the February Metropolitan Meeting when Independent councillor Davy Daniels,...
Seamus Ryan elected Metropolitan Mayor
Seamus Ryan elected Metropolitan Mayor
Jordan Norris Labour Party Councillor Seamus Ryan has been elected as the Mayor of the Metropolitan District of Waterford for the forthcoming twelve months. Cllr. Ryan, who previously served as Mayor of Waterford in 2004, will take over from Independent Councillor Davy Daniels, who saw his third term come to an end....
James O’Donoghue – ‘Smother’ star with Waterford connections
James O’Donoghue – ‘Smother’ star with Waterford connections
Kieran Foley Glued to RTÉ’s whodunnit series ‘Smother’? Viewers will of course recognise Waterford’s Carrie Crowley in the role of the main character’s sister, Mairead. However, there is another Déise connection among Carrie’s co-stars. James O’Donoghue, who plays troubled teenager Calum, was born into a Waterford...