Large-scale housing development planned Long considered something of a backwater, Kilmacthomas is now front and centre of the county and is poised for considerable expansion. The N25 realignment had threatened to cut the mid-Waterford village adrift some years ago. However, the opening of the Waterford Greenway has...
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County fire service ‘in crisis’
County fire service ‘in crisis’
Kieran Foley County Waterford’s Fire Service is in “crisis” according to a local Councillor. Raising the issue at the April Comeragh District meeting of Waterford City & County Council last week, Cllr Declan Clune (Ind) said there is a “significant safety issue in relation to the provision of fire services in our...
A Greenway vision realised
A Greenway vision realised
It’s now five years since the Waterford Greenway was officially opened – but the path to success wasn’t smooth as members of the voluntary Déise Greenway Group know only too well . Last week marked five years since the official opening of the wonderful Waterford Greenway. Saturday March 25th 2017 was a glorious day...
Friends ready to run in memory of Eddie
Friends ready to run in memory of Eddie
Kieran Foley A group of enthusiastic young people in County Waterford are preparing to embark on an inspiring fundraising initiative this weekend to raise awareness of suicide and mental health. The fundraiser, entitled ‘Ready Steddie Go’, is dedicated to their friend Eddie Connolly, Ballylynch, Kilmacthomas, who...
‘The Hard Way Home’ for Réamonn Byrne
‘The Hard Way Home’ for Réamonn Byrne
Kieran Foley Réamonn Byrne from Kilmac, now living in Brooklyn, New York, spoke to Kathryn Thomas on ‘The Ray D’Arcy Show’ on RTÉ Radio One last Wednesday. Réamonn, who is known to many locally through Keating’s Bar, is the driving force behind ‘The Hard Way Home’ expedition, a journey to row a small boat unsupported...
BoI to close 3 local branches
BoI to close 3 local branches
Jordan Norris Three Waterford branches are set to close as part of nationwide closures by Bank of Ireland. Branches in Ardkeen, Kilmacthomas and Lismore will all close as part of 88 closures nationwide, with significant job losses as a result. The branches are set to close in September. The Bank stated that the...