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Maria McCann WLR FM , Carmel Jacob winner of Come Dine With ME In Waterford and Val Lambe Ardkeen Quality Food Store.

Lucky Carmel Jacob, Old Tramore Road, Waterford is declared the winner of WLR FM and Ardkeen Quality Food Stores' Come Dine with Me in Waterford.

Carmel pipped her fellow contestant Sandra Winkle from Tramore by just half a point to pick up the prize of €1,000 shopping voucher from Ardkeen Quality Food Store.

Listeners have been glued to The Saturday Show with Maria McCann on WLR FM over the last four weeks – eavesdropping on the dinner parties hosted and attended by Carmel, Sandra, Orla Shanaghy from the Dunmore Road and Andy Comerford from Dunhill."It was an absolutely fantastic experience "said Carmel and I enjoyed every minute of

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The Market, High St. Waterford

Open Saturdays 11am - 4pm

Open to artists and craftspeople, local growers and producers, as well as small start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, The Market showcases local food, art, craft and services, and aims to provide the local community with a real opportunity to support the growth of local business.

Situated in the heart of the city centre, and part of the Viking Quarter, The Market is housed in the former An Post sorting office, behind City Square shopping centre. It can be also be accessed from Custom House Quay, near the GPO.

A large, bright warehouse with indoor and outdoor stalls, there are toilet facilities, indoor and outdoor seating and a children's play area.

Interested in having a stall?

See the website for more details:www.themarketwaterford.com or visit us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/waterford.indoor.market

JUST GROOVE WITH SMURF & ENDA HOUSE

Stephen Murphy (aka Smurf) has had

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The Market, High St. Waterford

Open Saturdays 11am - 4pm

Open to artists and craftspeople, local growers and producers, as well as small start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, The Market showcases local food, art, craft and services, and aims to provide the local community with a real opportunity to support the growth of local business.

Situated in the heart of the city centre, and part of the Viking Quarter, The Market is housed in the former An Post sorting office, behind City Square shopping centre. It can be also be accessed from Custom House Quay, near the GPO.

A large, bright warehouse with indoor and outdoor stalls, there are toilet facilities, indoor and outdoor seating and a children's play area.

Interested in having a stall?

See the website for more details:www.themarketwaterford.com or visit us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/waterford.indoor.market

JUST GROOVE WITH SMURF & ENDA HOUSE

Stephen Murphy (aka Smurf) has had

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Oxfam are running a series of live music events under the banner, JAM FOR JAPAN, around the country to raise money for the continuing relief effort in Japan following the recent earthquake and tsunami. The first one was a brilliant sold out gig at Whelans in Dublin last month and next up is the Forum Waterford this Friday 29th April. The event will be a 6 band jam featuring the three finalists from the recent national "Today Fm Unsigned" band competition [ The Barley Mob, Sanzkrit, The Problematic ] and three great original local acts [ Fighting Spiders, Propeller Palms, Van Basten ]. Doors on the night are at 10pm and admission is €5 with all proceeds going direct to the Oxfam relief effort.

Following last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami, Oxfam is raising funds for two partner organisations, one that

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Oxfam are running a series of live music events under the banner, JAM FOR JAPAN, around the country to raise money for the continuing relief effort in Japan following the recent earthquake and tsunami. The first one was a brilliant sold out gig at Whelans in Dublin last month and next up is the Forum Waterford this Friday 29th April. The event will be a 6 band jam featuring the three finalists from the recent national "Today Fm Unsigned" band competition [ The Barley Mob, Sanzkrit, The Problematic ] and three great original local acts [ Fighting Spiders, Propeller Palms, Van Basten ]. Doors on the night are at 10pm and admission is €5 with all proceeds going direct to the Oxfam relief effort.

Following last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami, Oxfam is raising funds for two partner organisations, one that

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This Bank Holiday Sunday, RePublik are delighted to announce the return of Saved Record's NIC FANCIULLI to the Basement, Revolution. Support on the night comes from Kenno & Warren Sauvage. Nics set last October was widely regarded as the best set in the Basement so far. Be sure to get your tickets from Revolution Bar beforehand or come early on the day, as POSH:Funk host their infamous "All Day Summer Sessions" at the Terrace from 3pm, with a host of Waterfords best DJs to kick off the day. Admission price to the Terrace is free with Nic Fanciulli entry. Line up for the day is RePublik'ss Paul Mac, Posh Funk's Skelly & Will Power, Alan Coady, Marc Daly, Paul O Brien, Ed Horrigan (Dublin) , Harry (Cork) & Martin O Brien & starts at 3pm.

From being a shy, talented DJ

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This Bank Holiday Sunday, RePublik are delighted to announce the return of Saved Record's NIC FANCIULLI to the Basement, Revolution. Support on the night comes from Kenno & Warren Sauvage. Nics set last October was widely regarded as the best set in the Basement so far. Be sure to get your tickets from Revolution Bar beforehand or come early on the day, as POSH:Funk host their infamous "All Day Summer Sessions" at the Terrace from 3pm, with a host of Waterfords best DJs to kick off the day. Admission price to the Terrace is free with Nic Fanciulli entry. Line up for the day is RePublik'ss Paul Mac, Posh Funk's Skelly & Will Power, Alan Coady, Marc Daly, Paul O Brien, Ed Horrigan (Dublin) , Harry (Cork) & Martin O Brien & starts at 3pm.

From being a shy, talented DJ

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Waterford Area Partnership is delighted to announce the launch of new businesses resulting from a 32 week FETAC accredited programme dedicated to steering start-ups through the stormy waters of the initial set-up phase by providing them with essential business training and supports. The launch is being held on Thursday 5th May between 6pm "

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Waterford Area Partnership is delighted to announce the launch of new businesses resulting from a 32 week FETAC accredited programme dedicated to steering start-ups through the stormy waters of the initial set-up phase by providing them with essential business training and supports. The launch is being held on Thursday 5th May between 6pm – 9pm in the Tower Hotel, and has been organised to introduce the businesses to the enterprise community and to celebrate their successes. All are welcome to come along and meet the entrepreneurs and their new businesses. We hope to see you there!

The "Make It Your Business' programme provided the opportunity for jobseekers to take their own skills and turn them into a self-employment prospect. It concentrated on the skills required to run a business effectively – taking the mystery out of marketing and critical but mundane

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Waterford businesses are being invited to a free IBEC seminar entitled 'Boosting productivity under pressure' at 9am on Thursday 12 May in Dooleys Hotel. The seminar, sponsored by ESB Electric Ireland, will feature a presentation by John Flahavan, managing director of Kilmacthomas-based Flahavan's, and breakout sessions led by IBEC experts on reducing business costs, enhancing productivity and managing people.

Announcing the event, IBEC regional director John Farrell said: "Businesses in the South East region have been badly hit in the economic downturn, but many have been able to increase their productivity and turn their fortunes around. This seminar will give people a chance to share their knowledge and get new ideas about how to create the type of dynamic workplace that will cement a company's success."

Companies interested in attending should register their attendance at http://www.ibec.ie/regionalevents.

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Waterford businesses are being invited to a free IBEC seminar entitled 'Boosting productivity under pressure' at 9am on Thursday 12 May in Dooleys Hotel. The seminar, sponsored by ESB Electric Ireland, will feature a presentation by John Flahavan, managing director of Kilmacthomas-based Flahavan's, and breakout sessions led by IBEC experts on reducing business costs, enhancing productivity and managing people.

Announcing the event, IBEC regional director John Farrell said: "Businesses in the South East region have been badly hit in the economic downturn, but many have been able to increase their productivity and turn their fortunes around. This seminar will give people a chance to share their knowledge and get new ideas about how to create the type of dynamic workplace that will cement a company's success."

Companies interested in attending should register their attendance at http://www.ibec.ie/regionalevents.

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The Arts Council has announced details of successful recipients under round two of the Small Festivals Scheme for 2011. A total of €437,709 has been awarded to 81 festivals and events throughout the country. This funding, which will help animate and breathe life into communities throughout the countrybereen Arts Festival in

The following are the Waterford organisations that received funding:

Waterford Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford €4,000; Symphony Club of Waterford €10,000; Waterford Arts Festival €13,000

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The Arts Council has announced details of successful recipients under round two of the Small Festivals Scheme for 2011. A total of €437,709 has been awarded to 81 festivals and events throughout the country. This funding, which will help animate and breathe life into communities throughout the countrybereen Arts Festival in

The following are the Waterford organisations that received funding:

Waterford Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford €4,000; Symphony Club of Waterford €10,000; Waterford Arts Festival €13,000

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The Waterford Council of Trade Unions is to host a May Day rally on Saturday 30th April at 2.00pm in John Roberts Square. The theme of the rally is the right for trade union members to have their union recognised by employers.

Speakers at the rally will include:John Halligan TDJimmy Kelly - Regional Secretary UniteTom Creedon - President Waterford Council of Trade UnionsCllr. David Cullinane - Sinn Fein Waterford City Councillor

There will also be speakers from the United Left Alliance and The Workers Party.

President of WCTU, Tom Creedon: "Although workers in Ireland have a constitutional right to be members of trade unions, there is no legal right for a trade union to be recognised by a company. We have seen this crystallised recently in the situation at the Dawn Meats plant in Grannagh. Despite the fact that

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The Waterford Council of Trade Unions is to host a May Day rally on Saturday 30th April at 2.00pm in John Roberts Square. The theme of the rally is the right for trade union members to have their union recognised by employers.

Speakers at the rally will include:John Halligan TDJimmy Kelly - Regional Secretary UniteTom Creedon - President Waterford Council of Trade UnionsCllr. David Cullinane - Sinn Fein Waterford City Councillor

There will also be speakers from the United Left Alliance and The Workers Party.

President of WCTU, Tom Creedon: "Although workers in Ireland have a constitutional right to be members of trade unions, there is no legal right for a trade union to be recognised by a company. We have seen this crystallised recently in the situation at the Dawn Meats plant in Grannagh. Despite the fact that

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