Despite these recessionary times, the Government has honoured its financial commitment in advancing cash payment for inter-county players – for this time round at least. Recipients, who received their cheques ranging from €1200 to €2400, got the payments just in time for Christmas. The monies have been...
Author: Gavin Downey
Improved Waterford defeat Limerick
Improved Waterford defeat Limerick
Limerick Lions 49 AOL Broadband Waterford 53 Limerick would look to be a happy hunting ground for AOL Broadband Waterford; having got their first win of the season there some weeks ago they added their second on Saturday afternoon last. Unlucky against St. Brendan’s Tralee the previous week at home, the team...
Phil Kieran’s electric set at ‘The Loft’
Phil Kieran’s electric set at ‘The Loft’
The E.C crew would like to invite all the good party people to come ring in the new year in Style with one of Techno’s hottest Dj / Producers Phil Kieran. No stranger to Waterford over the year’s Phil has a loyal fan base, while having been a Resistance Resident since day one and quiet often stole the...
Blizzards To Hit South East Again!
Blizzards To Hit South East Again!
A storming night of live music hits the South East on Sunday 28th December as The Blizzards return to Electric Avenue as part of an End Of Year mini-tour of their favourite Irish venues. Their sold out show at The Avenue in September was one of the gig highlights of the year, and Bresy and the Boys are bound to be in...
Fish Go Deep & The Littlemen
Fish Go Deep & The Littlemen
Stephens Night @ RePublik – 3 rooms 15 Djs Yes indeed RePublik have expanded their Christmas bash to 3 rooms this year with one hell of a line up. The Main Room (Electric Avenue) RePublik keep things nice n deep in the main room with their residents Paul Mac, Daz, Gavin Boyce & Martin Roche on support...
New Year’s Eve @ Traffik
New Year’s Eve @ Traffik
Traffik at the Forum is set to attract a bumper-crowd on New Year’s Eve for the annual ‘Big Bang at Midnight’ bash. This is one of the hottest gigs of the year and offers a fantastic venue and show to dance-out the old year and welcome 2009 in style, energy and fun. God knows we could all do with a bit of...
Edmund Rice Choral & Musical Society
Edmund Rice Choral & Musical Society
Happy Christmas and New Year to all members of ERCMS, and thanks to all members who donated raffle prizes to the weekly rehearsal raffle, to members who assisted with the rehearsal room arrangements, and to the committee who work tirelessly for the Society. At our Annual Christmas Party a presentation was made to our...
Keith Barry’s New Tour – Direct from Vegas
Keith Barry’s New Tour – Direct from Vegas
Well known Waterford Magician and illusionist Keith Barry is back this New Year for a brand new tour fresh from his phenomenally popular run in Las Vegas. His new Irish tour “Keith Barry – Direct from Vegas” will feature the best of Keith’s magic including material from his time in Las Vegas,...
Jam Tarts Orchestraat Stephen’s Night Traffik
Jam Tarts Orchestraat Stephen’s Night Traffik
Don’t expect any singing for the Wren when The Jam Tarts host their St Stephen’s Night party at Traffik, the Forum’s indie club. What you will get, though, is a high-voltage, free-for-all session from an army of some of Waterford’s best musicians. What better way to dance off that Selection...
Alcohol free ‘Metalfest ‘08
Alcohol free ‘Metalfest ‘08
“Metalfest” is going to be the biggest all ages metal event of the year,if not the last few(hopefully going to make it an annual event).With bands coming from all around Ireland to showcase their talents.The line up includes Seven diffrent bands from around Ireland including,the headlining act,THOUGHTS OF...
Christmas TV Specials
Christmas TV Specials
December 24th – Christmas Eve Star Of Bethlehem: Behind The Myth (Bbc 2). What exactly was the mythical Star of Bethlehem? New developments in technology are allowing scientists, astronomers and historians to map the night skies of the ancient world with extraordinary accuracy. As they study the movements of...
It’s long puck time in Kill
It’s long puck time in Kill
In a relatively short period of time, the popular annual Kill Charity Long Puck competition has grown into one of the biggest events of its kind in the entire country. The 2008 edition scheduled for decision over its picturesque course surrounding the East Waterford village takes place this Saturday afternoon,...