Waterford College of Further Education marks 120 years

Waterford College of Further Education is celebrating 120 years of education within the fabric of the Waterford community on Parnell Street. Across those years, it has evolved from the Central Technical Institute, to Waterford College of Further Education and the courses and offerings have expande…

Bringing Cricket to Cappoquin- Jameson Style

Irish first-class cricketer and British army soldier, Thomas Ormsby Jameson, played for both the Hampshire and Marylebone Cricket Clubs. After his time in the military, Jameson returned to his native-Ireland to run the family farm at Cappoquin. Cian Manning joined us for his weekly slot to look a…

Family of former Tramore principal ask for Memory Walk support

Tramore teacher, Blathnaid Britt (Prenter) has issued a heartfelt appeal for people to attend a local Memory Walk in aid of Alzheimers Ireland on Sunday, September 20th. Two walks are planned, one in Waterford City which walks from Pinegrove Day Care Centre to the People's Park at 11am. For those …

St. Paul's boxer Neil Gough pays tribute to the legendary Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor's final fight of her professional boxing career is a moment that will live forever in the hearts of the nation. Neil Gough, 8 x Irish Elite Boxing Champion and secretary of St. Paul's Boxing Club was in attendance in the 80,000 strong crowd in Croke Park. He recalls that Katie was a …

Shaws celebrates 85 years in Waterford

Shaws Department Stores is celebrating 85 years as part of the retail landscape in Waterford, and 162 years in Ireland. The business has weathered the pandemic, times of significant economic struggle, and today the two stores in Waterford city and Dungarvan are thriving. Ger Osborne is the overal…

Fr. Richard O'Halloran marks 25 years since ordination

Tramore parish priest, Fr. Richard O'Halloran celebrated his Silver Jubilee in Holy Cross Church, Tramore last night, marking 25 years since his ordination. A papal apostolic blessing was presented to Fr. O'Halloran marking the milestone. Mass was concelebrated by 14 priests, with Bishop Alphonsu…

Film to explore the truth about the violent death of Bridget Cleary

Bridget Cleary and the tragic ending of her life is to be the focus of a feature film next week in Dungarvan. Bridget Cleary is known throughout history as the last victim in Ireland of the historical 'witch' burnings. Dominated by her husband, understood now to have been violent, controlling, an…

Proposed Protest of Ireland v Yugoslavia

A proposed protest of Ireland v Yugoslavia was the talking point at a committee meeting of the Waterford & District Football League in 1955. It's worth noting that the original purpose of the meeting was the decline in gate ticket sales and what could be done to rectify this, however the meeting w…

John Tierney marks 40 Years in the National Ambulance Service

John Tierney has been recognised by the HSE and the National Ambulance Service for 40 years of service saving lives within the community. Literally born into the service to Jack and Bridget, John grew up in the grounds of the hospital with his father an ambulance driver and his mother a nurse. Th…

The Higher the Hair, the Closer to God

There was much to mourn this week with the news breaking of the loss of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. Both died this week, aged 80 leaving behind a significant and immeasurable legacy across the globe. For Dolly in particular, countless children aged between 0-5 will receive a book every month, reg…