Kieran Foley Thursday March 24th is a day which locals in the picturesque townland of Kilmagemogue will speak about for decades to come. Underneath gorgeous sun and a clear blue sky, the surreal sight of a convoy featuring the Prince of Wales made its way to the 92-hectare farm of progressive local farmer Shane...
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Praise for Waterford in address to City Hall
Praise for Waterford in address to City Hall
Justine Dwyer Waterford is a city of promise and hope for the future declared the Prince of Wales speaking at a mayoral reception in his honour in City Hall last week. Prince Charles continued that Ireland was a country that means more to the royal couple than he could possibly say. Addressing those present in the...
Waterford showcased to Royals
Waterford showcased to Royals
Justine Dwyer Blue skies and unseasonably warm temperatures heralded the arrival of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Waterford last Thursday when they were welcomed by locals who lined the streets. As the city basked in glorious sunshine, the Royal couple took full advantage of the good...
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
University Hospital Waterford (UHW) has announced it is the first Health Service Executive (HSE) hospital in Ireland to become JAM Card friendly. The hospital joins with many other Irish organisations and businesses in introducing this Quality Care initiative for those who need extra patience or space in any given...
Mulhall stands in for Taoiseach in DC
Mulhall stands in for Taoiseach in DC
Justine Dwyer Waterford man and Ireland’s Ambassador to America, Dan Mulhall was forced to step in for An Taoiseach Michael Martin at a gala event in Washington DC on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day after the Taoiseach tested positive for covid. The speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi was just...
Music Generation Songwriting Programme at Newtown School.
Music Generation Songwriting Programme at Newtown School.
The results of the Music Generation Waterford songwriting workshop at Newtown School will soon be revealed as the finishing touches are currently being applied to the songs which were written and recorded at the school last month. Newtown transition year students working on their songwriting with Music...
Rethinking of the Theatre Royal aims to put Waterford ‘back on the touring map’
Rethinking of the Theatre Royal aims to put Waterford ‘back on the touring map’
Eoghan Dalton A rethinking of the Theatre Royal is aiming to put Waterford firmly back on the touring map for national musicians and emerging local acts alike. It’s thanks to a conversion of the venue’s main auditorium into an intimate venue, by using the full space of the stage for seating instead...
Transforming South Kilkenny
Transforming South Kilkenny
PICTURESQUE Piltown is certainly punching above its weight in terms of community spirit, pride of place and entrepreneurial activities. Although the village was bypassed in 2002 with the opening of the upgraded N24, Piltown has managed to retain a vibrant atmosphere combined with a quaint charm. Boasting a number of...
Butler welcomes €150 million for Rural Communities
Butler welcomes €150 million for Rural Communities
Justine Dwyer Rural communities in Waterford are to benefit from a €150 million package of supports to rejuvenate country towns and villages as announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development last week. Local Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, advised Waterford’s community...
Council to face Ukrainian Crisis head on
Council to face Ukrainian Crisis head on
The Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council, Michael Walsh has vowed that the local authority will play its part in dealing with the Ukrainian crisis and no-one will be left without a roof over their head. Responding to questions raised by Councillor Jason Murphy (FF), Mr. Walsh assured members that...
Mad Ferrit at Theatre Royal – A Wild Saturday Night Beer Supernova
Mad Ferrit at Theatre Royal – A Wild Saturday Night Beer Supernova
Liam Murphy Fans and friends gathered for the show in the Theatre Royal with the ace Waterford Oasis tribute band – Mad Ferritt. People were hyper and happy as they greeted friends they might not have seen in years. The anticipation was fizzing, and the band, augmented by three string players, two brass and a...
Greenway links to Glenmore and Slieverue villages
Greenway links to Glenmore and Slieverue villages
Eddie Synnott Roadplan Consulting Ltd have been commissioned by Kilkenny County Council, in association with Kilkenny Leader Partnership, to seek to form links and create connectivity from the South East Greenway to Glenmore and Slieverue villages, to “drive activity” and allow local access to the Greenway. Roadplan...
