We regret to inform readers this week of the death of Jim Harney of Dunhill, who passed away at the Havenwood Retirement Village, Ballygunner on Wednesday last, June 13th. Jim was a colossus of a man in the village of Dunhill, metaphorically speaking. He ran the local bar and shop for decades and was heavily involved...
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Response issued in parish burial dispute
Response issued in parish burial dispute
A RESPONSE has been issued to a proposal put forward by members of the parish of Dunhill-Fenor regarding a dispute over burial entitlements. However, the response includes a refusal to meet with all of the six people who were nominated as representatives following a public meeting on the issue. In the response,...
Parishioners in burial dispute
Parishioners in burial dispute
A DISPUTE over burial entitlements is raging in a County Waterford parish. Strong feelings on the issue in the parish of Dunhill and Fenor prompted more than 200 people to attend a recent meeting which was held in the Dunhill Enterprise Centre. It’s understood there are particular fears amongst members of the...
Seven-race card at Thurles
Seven-race card at Thurles
There’s a planned seven-race card down for decision at Thurles this Thursday where proceedings will get underway at 12.35pm. It’s safe to say that In The Haven will go close in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle. A former point-to-pointer, the Philip Rothwell-trained In The...
John O'Shea is happy with his lot
John O'Shea is happy with his lot
I met up with the big man from Ferrybank the day after Stephen Hunt’s wedding in Bansha, Co Tipperary. “Yeah, it was a great day alright,” beamed John. “We had played for Ireland in Craven Cottage on Thursday so we charted a flight to Waterford for the wedding yesterday (Friday). It was worth...
