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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Councillor encourages families to volunteer for litter picking
Councillor encourages families to volunteer for litter picking
Jordan Norris A local Fine Gael Councillor has called for people to volunteer picking litter within their 5 kilometres and keep their neighbourhoods and communities looking their best, as more people continue to flock to amenities during the summer months. Cllr. Frank Quinlan was speaking to the Munster Express. “I...
Community boathouse planned for River Suir
Community boathouse planned for River Suir
Kieran Walsh Deise Boat Club and the Waterford Dragon Boat clubs are coming together to organise a special boat club on the river at Bilberry. The whole project could take a few years and funding will be in the order of €750,000. Cllr. Eamon Quinlan had been in contact with them and officials in the Council are...
Echoes of the past at Durrow
Echoes of the past at Durrow
Kieran Foley The centenary of a major historical event at Durrow has highlighted the potential for further developing this popular location on the Waterford Greenway Last Wednesday marked the 100th anniversary of the Durrow Engagement which was an escalation of the War of Independence and one of the first engagements...