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January 1929 disappearing dog phenomenon at Ferrybank

Considerable interest and some alarm is being created in the Ferrybank district by strange experiences of a number of people during night time, and to such an extent has the imaginative been eliminated, that the civic guards in the district are investigating the matter. The phenomenon, which is described as the "disappearing dog" has been experienced on different parts of the lonely stretch of road between Ferrybank National School and the Milepost. People who have seen the dog allege that it grew to the proportions of an ass within a few seconds and others have related how the ass diminished to the size of a small dog and then disappeared. Whether or not it has been the effect of nerves due the creepy atmosphere of the road at night, the fact remains that several

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Pharmacists warn that HSE is putting local pharmacy services at risk

Local pharmacists have launched a poster and leaflet campaign to inform patients that pharmacy services are at risk as a result of HSE proposals, which are due to come into effect on March 1st, The HSE is seeking to reduce the payments it makes to pharmacists on the community drugs schemes. Pharmacists fear that these reductions, if implemented, could make it financially unviable for many pharmacists to continue to participate in the Medical Card Scheme.

President of the Irish Pharmacy Union, Michael Guckiansaid "The HSE actions will destroy one of the few parts of the health service that works. This may lead to the closure of many community pharmacies, leaving many communities without a local pharmacy. We have seen no evidence that the HSE has considered how its proposals will affect

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Cancer, diabetes, heart disease every day brings new and startling information about the health threats that we face and that are becoming epidemic in our changing world. Perhaps now, as never before, is a good time to remember the legacy of one to the most notable researchers in the field of health and nutrition of the last century, Irish born Dr. Denis Parsons Burkitt.

During his years in Africa Dr. Burkitt developed exceptional observational and analytical skills, which led him to identify and finally develop successful treatment for a cancer that is now called Burkitt's lymphoma. Dr. Burkitt also noted that as African countries began to develop, and portions of the population began to use a more western type diet, they began to develop Western type disease processes that were previously rare or unknown. He also found when he returned

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Guitarist Magazine famously declared him "The Greatest Guitar Player on the Planet". Legendary Byrd, Chris Hillman hails him as "the best musician I have ever worked with". He was voted ACM's Guitarist of the Year for three consecutive years and Nashville Guitar Player of the Year a record-breaking seven times, while his composition "Back on Terra Firma" was the featured track at the closing ceremonies of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. The amazing John Jorgenson brings his Quintet of world-class musicians to Forum Waterford for an evening of red-hot gypsy jazz and world music on Wednesday, 5th March.

Genius is not a word that should be used lightly, but for John Jorgenson, surely it is the only word applicable. Born into a muical family (his father, a music professor, was also a conductor with the Benny Goodman Orchestra, his mother,

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EXISTANZ will launch upstairs at Forum Waterford on Friday 15th February, playing the best the globe has to offer in EBM, Industrial, Electro Goth and Industrial Metal.

EXISTANZ is an organisation founded by a group of DJs who originally started in South Africa to promote the EBM, Industrial and Goth scene. EXISTANZ has been involved in many album launches and has been fortunate enough as a collective to DJ for VNV Nation and the Diary of Dreams tours to South Africa.

DJ Fracture one of the founding members of EXISTANZ has now relocated to Ireland and will now bring his progressive and aggressive style of promoting and DJ-ing to the premier alternative venue in the South East. DJ fracture has also DJ-ed for such Irish organisations as Goth-X in Cork city.

EXISTANZ are pleased to announce DJ Disflux will be joining us for

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Garter Lane Theatre is proud to present Mike Leigh's ferocious black comedy Abigail's Party 'a tour de force' (Irish Examiner) for two nights only on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th February at 8pm. Tickets are €20 (€15 Garter Lane Friends & concessions) and are selling fast – book yours now on 051-855038.

"assured performances" irish times

Laurence, Beverly's husband, is totally stressed out in his job as an estate agent and his hectoring wife doesn't help his situation. Beverley has invited new neighbours, Angela and Tony, for drinks, as well as Sue, a prim put-upon abandoned wife whose daughter, Abigail, is throwing a wild party in her mother's house, next door to Beverly and Laurence. As the alcohol flows and the 'nibbles' are handed around, Mike Leigh's ruthless, achingly funny examination of suburban life begins to bite...

'blisteringly funny . . .

a splendidly

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Led Zeppelin were the biggest rock band the World has ever seen. At their peak during the 70s, they were selling twice as many records as their closest rivals (The Rolling Stones) and they set a new record for live audience numbers on each successive tour. When Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham's son (Jason) announced they were reforming for a show at the O2 arena in London last December, 20 million fans around the world applied for the 20,000 tickets available. The reviews of that concert from all the leading rock press (Q, Mojo, Uncut, NME) were universal in their praise of the pure power of the performance and majesty of the songs. Led Zeppelin set the template for all hard rock acts that followed and are loved as much by alternative acts like The

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Calling all bands!

The IMRO Showcase Tour returns for its seventeenth outing in Spring 2008. Hundreds of bands are expected to throw their demos into the ring, as they pursue a much coveted slot at one of the countrywide series of gigs, due to run from March through April this year.

The annual tour is renowned for providing a live platform for some of Irelands most exciting new artists. This reputation for sounding out the best of emerging Irish talent is borne out by the number of IMRO Showcase Tour acts that have gone on to national and international success. Some of those artists include Declan O'Rourke, The Flaws, Rosey, The Marshalls, Mainline and The Immediate. The tour is well attended by music industry scouts and IMRO works hard to ensure that international A&R people are aware of all talent participating

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For one night only, Peter Corry takes to the Theatre Royal Stage, to wow the audience of Waterford.

Originally from Northern Ireland, Peter Corry has travelled the globe with his unique sound and timeless classics, he has the kind of voice you never forget. His astonishing talent spans the great musicals, opera, rock, jazz and the haunting melodies of his native Isle. Having starred in Night of 1,000 Stars at the Royal Albert Hall in London performing The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Peter's musical gift was quickly recognised by the great westend producers.

Peter earned the title of "Master of the Musicals" when he performed in London's Westend for three years running in the world renowned musical LesMiserable playing the formidable role of Inspector Javert. His dream during those years was to take the music of Les Mis to the people

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For almost five year's now Electric Circus have been rocking floors in various venues in Waterford such as The Bowery, Club Ten and South. Well the nomadic existence would appear to be over with the EL crew announcing that they have found a new home in the shape of Waterford music hub, Electric Avenue. EC kick things off things in style in The Attic (aka Loft) on Friday 22nd Feb with one of Ireland's top Techno DJ's, Giles Armstrong of Electric City in Dublin with support from Dan Power (electric city), Neil Flynn (deep and music) and Bob Moore, for a night of Deep House and straight up Techno groove's. Doors open at 10pm. Adm is 8 euro

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The Loft Sessions continue this Saturday 16th and it's going to be a very bumpity-bump affair with two RePublikans Kenno and Ray C, sharing deck duty with two up and coming house DJs from Carrick On Suir, Shane Maher and Bob Moore. Both Shane and Bob played last summer for RePublik at the Electric Avenue Terrace parties and impressed so much they are invited back to The Loft session to do their thing. This will be the Carrick boys first time playing in The Loft and should be a night to

remember so make sure you arrive early. Doors 10.30 entrance beside DJ booth in Electric Avenue, Admission 8euro

Also just to give you the heads-up RePubliks new monthly Techno night ReTech is back on Friday Feb 29th and its going to be a showcase from the ReTech resident's, and possibly

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Electric Avenue

The two big occasions for Ireland's rock and roll fraternity take place this month.

Firstly on 15 Feb, the Meteor Awards tell us who made the best Irish album of 2007, who played the best live show of that year and who were the Best Band, Best Male and Best Female act. Then on 28 Feb the Choice Music Awards announce their winner of the Best Irish Album of 2007. The line-up of live acts at Electric Avenue over the next couple of weeks includes most of the favourites for both sets of awards.

First up next Friday (15 Feb), Dry County (who are nominated for the Choice Award) play at The Friday Club with support from two very interesting local acts, Katie Kim and Ugly Megan. Dry County released their debut album 'Unexpected Falls' in 2007 after three years

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Nowt to report on what's going to happen with the plethora of Irish festivals that are going to happen this hot and hazy summer (pleeease).

Rumours abound but best not go there just yet. Suffice to say if some of what is being talked about were to occur then bliss would prevail throughout the land. Glastonbury have announced The Verve as their headline act. They are astonishing live and as an original line up would justify that lofty status. Kings Of Leon are the other act announced. I've never seen them live so I can't sit in judgment. Their last appearance at the legendary event was meant to be nothing short of blistering so you gotta suck it and see, don't ya? Jay also headlines?!? I never thought I'd hear meself saying this but Glastonbury is in big danger of

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Competing in the celtic cup International indoor meeting in Cardiff on Sunday last, Kelly Proper, Ferrybank AC continued her excellent form and set a new Irish record in the Long Jump for the third successive week. She finished second in the competition to Gillian Cooke from Scotland who had a personal best of 6.43 metres, but Kelly's leap of 6.32 metres added 4 centimetres to her old record set the previous week in Belfast at the Irish Championships. The match in Cardiff was between Ireland, Wales and Scotland and two other young athletes from Ferrybank also had wins. Niamh Whelan won the junior 60 metres very impressively and in a Schools International 1500 metres Shane Quinn had yet another oustanding run to record an easy victory. Third placings were also secured by Mairead Murphy, 60 metres Hurdles Senior and Jessie

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Eleven of the club's swimmers attended the Munster Grade B Gala in Mallow on Saturday 26th of January.

Galas are an opportunity for the swimmers to improve on their personal best times. There are three graded levels, A, B, and C. This B Grade Gala would see off some of the B grade swimmers who would now be graduating to the A Grade because they have achieved their official A times as set down by Swim Ireland. Every swimmer must attend at least two of these graded galas each year

A total of ninteen medals were won on the day. This wonderful performance illustrates how hard these swimmers are training and the commitment given to them from their coaches, Don Mahon,Kevin Downey and Jackie McGrath.

Kevin Grimes won gold in each of his four events, Fionn Slattery a gold and bronze, Sean Murphy

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