Waterford FC on the brink of European football for the first time in 32 years. For the first time in 32 years Waterford’s football fans are looking forward to European Football after an amazing return to the Premier Division in 2018. It has been some journey from the lows of 2016, through the delight of first...
Author: Catherine Power
WunderBarr!!!
WunderBarr!!!
Barr wins bronze in Berlin Thomas Barr’s ecstatic demeanour said it all as he crossed the line in Berlin last Thursday night. Sheer delight mixed with no doubt a smidgeon of relief enveloped Barr’s face with the realisation that he had won a medal at a major senior championship.Barr’s bronze medal in the 400m hurdles...
Julie Power: On Tour with Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company
Julie Power: On Tour with Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company
Julie Power is no stranger to ‘treading the boards’. From the time she took her first tentative steps on stage as the ‘Artful Dodger’ in Oliver in 2006, Julie has played a variety of starring roles in a huge number of theatrical productions. Tonight (Tuesday) the very talented 22-year-old Waterford performer makes...
We're Back Baby!
We're Back Baby!
Thomas Barr’s delight at his win in Lucerne last week at the start of what was another brilliant week for Irish athletics. Thomas Barr’s tweet “We’re back baby!” reflects not only delight but relief as the Waterford Olympian posted his best time in 13 months when he came home like the proverbial train to win the 400m...
Robin Flies the Flag
Robin Flies the Flag
Robin Dawson to lead Ireland at European Championships Tramore golfer Robin Dawson is set to lead the six-man Irish side at the European Amateur Team Championships which begin today (Tuesday) and conclude on Saturday next at Golf Club Bad Saarow (Faldo Course), Germany. Dawson, the only survivor from last year’s...
Brilliant Barr exceeds 2016 expectations
Brilliant Barr exceeds 2016 expectations
Barr’s brilliance lights up the The excitement was palpable and the sense of anticipation intense as crowds of excited athletics supporters crowded into The Cove on the afternoon Thursday, August 18th. The occasion of course was the final of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Rio Olympics with Thomas Barr in the line-up....
More Olympic Dopes
More Olympic Dopes
The news of Michael O’Reilly’s failed drugs test along with the debacle over the participation of Russian athletes ensured that the build-up to the opening ceremony at last week’s Olympics was marred once again by doping controversies. O’Reilly might have been one of the first athletes under the doping spotlight in...
Formal Opening of Respond! John's College redevelopment
Formal Opening of Respond! John's College redevelopment
On Friday last, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English TD performed the official opening of the John’s College campus in Waterford with a large crowd of distinguished guests in attendance. The Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Alphonsus Cullinan and Dean Maria Jansson carried out a...
Deasy and Halligan are odds on: so say the bookmakers!
Deasy and Halligan are odds on: so say the bookmakers!
With General Election polling just days away the latest bookmakers odds reveal an interesting picture of who should be safe, who will lose their seat, the likely poll topers and in fact an extensive list of prices for a whole range of election bets for anyone interested in staking a few euro on next Friday’s outcome....
The Case for Willie Mullins
The Case for Willie Mullins
If Frankie Dettori had given Max Dynamite a better ride in the Melbourne Cup a couple of weeks ago and the horse had won instead of finishing a gallant and fast closing second then surely Willie Mullins would have had a very strong claim on the Irish Sports Person of the Year award for 2015. Victory in the ‘race that...
A Fresh Gallop for Shay Barry
A Fresh Gallop for Shay Barry
When Shay Barry relocated his string of horses to Curraghmore three months ago his main concern was undoubtedly the contentment of the horses in his care and his wish that they would all settle into their new surroundings. If appearances are to be believed then the Waterford trainer has nothing to worry about as on...
Blood in the Weigh Room
Blood in the Weigh Room
Jockeys are by their very nature a tough crew. They simply have to be. There’s no other sport I can think of where two on course ambulances are mandatory before a race meeting can begin. There isn’t a national hunt jockey riding today who hasn’t suffered his or her fair share of bumps and bruises while many have...