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The Ranting Rebels Theatre Group will return to the Waterford stage in Garter Lane this Spring with their new production, The Seafarer by Conor McPherson. This Tony award winning play will take to the stage from March 31st - April 2nd and will be directed by Peter McKenzieBrown. After selling out Garter Lane with their last production Martin McDonagh's, 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore', The Ranting Rebels are delighted to be able to bring such a high quality play and a high quality cast of Gerry Kane, Brian Coady, Fergus Cooper, Dean Sullivan & Hugo Donovan to the local audiences.

Conor McPherson is one of Irelands leading playrights and is recognised as a World Class writer with long runs on Broadway and The West End and numerous awards and award nominations as well. The play had a long run on Broadway with

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10 Years & Waiting

King Kong Company were one of the finest bands to ever grace a stage in Waterford. Between 1996 and 2001 they packed in an incredible amount of gigs across the country. They shared a stage with Orbital and Underworld at Homelands, rang in the Millenium to 30,000 people on the Quay's in Waterford and sold out just about every performance they ever made in their hometown. Although its 10 years since they made their last appearance, the six piece dance act, have been working on remastering some of their classics. They will be made available to their Facebook fans at Facebook.com/KingKongCompany over the coming months. The first track, a rendition of the classic Dr. Whom is already up, complete with the bands first ever video. The track has already received multiple plays on Beat 102-103.

King Kong Company

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Kevin O'Carroll Music announces a new professional choral group – Vocalis

Kevin O'Carroll Music, winner of the Deise Den 2010, is delighted to announce the launch of a new professional choral group in the South East. The group, known as Vocalis, comprises eight trained, professional singers. Most of the singers reside in the Waterford/Wexford region and all have extensive performance experience, both national and international. Most of the singers have previously sung with the National Chamber Choir or Anúna. The group therefore promises to be a very special asset to the choral life of the South East.

Vocalis will be directed by Kevin O'Carroll, one of Waterford's longest established choral directors. Kevin, who has directed and recorded choirs in Ireland, Europe and the USA, is the holder of a Masters Degree in Choral Direction Performance. He is in demand both as a

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Waterford Healing Arts Trust sets the trend again!

The Waterford Healing Arts Trust is delighted to host its second annual Fashion Swap Party in the WHAT Centre for Arts and Health on 11th February 2011.

This is a fund-raising event that invites fashion lovers to swap unwanted clothes, shoes and accessories, in aid of a good cause. Participants create their very own "fashion currency" by swapping their unworn or unwanted pieces from their wardrobe. This is a great opportunity to update your wardrobe and try a new look with minimal expense.

All proceeds will go towards funding the ongoing arts programme of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust. The Trust brings live arts experiences to the bedsides of patients in Waterford Regional Hospital as well to visitors and staff of the hospital and the wider community as a means of improving the

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Three nights, three countries and Four Seasons with the Irish Chamber Orchestra

ICO enthusiasts will delight at the return of violin virtuoso Pekka Kuusisto and the Irish Chamber Orchestra for a Waterford Music concert in City Hall, Waterford on Friday 11th February. This concert features a delightful triptych of works, blending three countries with three musical traditions. Pekka Kuusisto performs Vivaldi's year in Italy alongside Irish and Finnish works. TC Kelly's O'Carolan Suite in Baroque Style (1978) and Timo Alakotila's Sketches from Folkscenes contrast two very unique styles of fiddle playing.

Kuusisto is versatile and distinctive, someone who demonstrates extraordinary individuality and imagination in his playing. He is unusually fluid in his approach and has been acclaimed for the spontaneity of his playing. Setting Pekka apart from most other violinists of his generation is his desire and ability to improvise and his

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Foo Fighters set to take our breath away at Oxegen 2011!

This year's Oxegen festival sees Foo Fighters, headed by NME Godlike Genius Dave Ghrol, take on the mantle of headliners!

While he was drumming with Nirvana, Dave Grohl was recording original songs at home that never received public release. Those tapes would become the foundation of the Foo Fighters, the band he formed in 1995, after the death of Kurt Cobain. Like Nirvana, the Foo Fighters melded loud, heavy guitars with pretty melodies and mixed punk sensibilities with a sharp sense of pop songwriting.

Dave Grohl began playing guitar and writing songs in his early teens, as well as performing with a variety of hardcore punk bands. In the late '80s, when he was still in his teens, he joined the Washington, D.C.-area hardcore band Scream as their drummer. During the final

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Difficult economic times compels Waterford Businesses to re-assess their security needs

Advising The Book Centre on the best way of securing their premises is Joe Kennedy, Business Development Manager, CTS Tech, with Nellie Fagan, Manager, The Book Centre, Waterford.

A perceived increase in the number of break-ins and burglaries as a result of the economic downturn has led many commercial establishments and retail premises within Waterford City to re-assess their security requirements. A fear that property-related crime is increasing because of high levels of unemployment, lower salaries and increased financial burdens has led many commercial and retail owners to turn to security specialists such as CTS Tech to provide alarm monitoring and maintenance to ensure their premises are adequately protected and secured at all times.

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The family of the late Jim (Hymie) Griffin, who died after swallowing a glove in a nursing home said on Monday last they were relieved to have closure after the home was found guilty of breaching regualtions.

Jim (67) died in Waterford Regional Hospital on November 13, 2008, five days after he ingested a latex glove in Mowlam Nursing Home run by Mowlam Healthcare on the Dunmore Road.

The judgement by Judge David Kennedy found that the home had breached nursing home regulations by failing to provide sufficient care to Mr. Griffin. He imposed a fine of €750 along with costs.

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Kelly puts pressure on Barroso over bailout

Munster MEP Sean Kelly paved the way for last week's Brussels meeting between Fine Gael's top brass and José Manuel Barroso when he confronted the European Commission President over the steep interest rate being applied to Ireland's EU-IMF rescue fund.

Taking the floor at the European Parliament chamber, Mr Kelly challenged Europe's most senior political leader by warning him that Ireland's economic situation would not improve unless the interest rate on the €85 billion bailout was addressed.

"I told President Barroso that although the general election would hopefully bring greater stability to Ireland, the borrowing rate of roughly six per cent would cripple our country. I asked him to use his influence to try and get it reduced," said Mr Kelly, adding that the Commission President assured him he would take his views into consideration.

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Historic '3 in-a-row' victory for Waterpark College 

On Friday last, February 4th, in a blustery Clonmel setting, Waterpark College created history by winning the Munster Schools O'Brien Cup for the third year in a row. They defeated SMI of Newcastle West on a scoreline of 7-0. Both schools had over 100 supporters each viewing a game that turned out to be an exciting battle.

Waterpark College started well, playing into a strong breeze and held onto the ball for long periods. However, they could not break down a strong SMI defence line. There was some outstanding carries from Shane Power, Darren Kelly and Terry Krubu. The backs marshalled their opposite numbers very well and anytime that they tried to move the ball, the boys representing Waterpark closed the space. As the first half drew to a close, the game was a

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Duathlon races open online

Waterford Triathlon Club are holding 2 duathlon races again this year (5k run, 20k cycle, 3k run) with our 1st race being held on Sat. 12th March in Butlerstown and our 2nd race in Fenor on Sat. 9th April. Both of these races are on the Triathlon Ireland calendar and under TI rules and last year attracted over 160 athletes from all over Ireland for each race including a great entry from local athletes. Entry fee for each race is €20 or if you enter both races at the same time you can get it for a discounted price of €35. Pre-entry is strongly recommended as we will only have limited entry on the day. On-line entry to these races is now open through our website www.waterford-triathlon.com where you will also find full race details.

Dungarvan 10miler

Last weekend

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Double for Kelly in Vienna

On Tuesday of last week Kelly Proper Ferrybank AC was back in form with two victories indoors in Vienna. She won the Long Jump with a jump of 6.44 metres and the 200 Metres in 23.97 just outside her best time for the distance. At the same meeting Chris Russell Ferrybank had two personal bests. In a 200 metres race which he won he clocked 21.75 seconds and in the 60 Metres (B) final he was fourth in 6.92 seconds. Kelly was in action on Saturday last in Birmingham and competed in the first round of the 60 Metres and recorded a personal best time of 7.51 seconds which qualified her for the semi final but then went straight to the Long Jump where she got in an effort of 5.80 Metres but came over on

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Let's go for it  

Following their exertions in the Munster Crystal Cup the Waterford hurlers have no time to put up their feet as they enter the cauldron of the National league on Sunday next against Dublin. With the benefit of the Munster competition behind them and a number of players not available through club and Third level competitions, Deise manager Davy Fitzgerald and his management team of Paraic Fanning and Pat Bennett have had the opportunity of a good look at the players already on the fringes and those making their debut on the panel.

I have said it before and will keep repeating the fact that a good league campaign can build momentum for a strong championship challenge. You hear people say "ah! the league is only the league". Teams that are successful in the league and, I might

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The annual Splashworld 10k run promoted in Tramore takes place on Sunday March 27th at 12.30pm. This event has proved very popular over the last number of years attracting hundreds of runners who take on the challenging and scenic 10k course. There will be music, kids entertainment and great prizes on the day.

Mark it in your diary - Sunday March 27th The Splashworld 10k. More details at www.balance.ie.

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Doubles Winter League 

Ladies Doubles and Mens Doubles Winter League matches are currently underway. Players are reminded that February 18th is the closing date for the first round - so don't delay in arranging your matches!

American Tournament

Last Monday's American Tournament was won by T.J. Dunford and David Cummins, who beat Bridget O'Dwyer and Michael Grace in the final. The St Valentines night American Tournament on February 14th, with special prizes for the finalists, will be hosted by Penny Alvarez.

Junior Notes

Coaches Julieann Foley and William Guiry are offering coaching for improvers and avanced juniors aged 10-16 on Saturdays. Places are limited. Contact 086 157 46 88.

Indoor U8 Mini Tennis Tournament

An Indoor u8 mini tennis tournament will be held at the Pudding Bowl, Tipperary Town on Saturday 19th February 2.00pm-4.00pm. Entries close at 6.00pm on Thursday 17th February. Entry forms are available

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