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Having trouble getting Broadband? Rural Broadband Scheme Now Open

If you want to obtain a Broadband Service

- First check the names of the internet service providers operating in your county on the Callcosts website – http://www.callcosts.ie and approach them to obtain a service.

- You can also check if you are living in an area covered by the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) on the NBS website, http://www.three.ie/nbs . If you live in an NBS area, then you are guaranteed to be offered a service by 3, the NBS internet service provider.

Details of the Scheme can be found by visiting the website of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources http://www.dcenr.ie , and follow the links for the Rural Broadband Scheme, where you can apply quickly and easily online. You can also apply by post using

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Deirdre Morrissey, Marketing & Communications Manager, Telecommunications Software & Systems Group (TSSG) displaying the Tall Ships Races mobile app specifically developed by the TSSG for free download to iPhone and Android smart phones. The app will enable visitors to stay up to date with festival activities over the four days and provide city maps detailing information on music, markets and street theatre along with latest festival news updates. Visitors can also access race information including route maps, statistics and vessel information.

Ireland is once again host to one of the most extraordinary boating events in the world. This June 30-July 3, the Tall Ships Races 2011 is returning to Waterford, Ireland's oldest city. And this year, staying up to date with festival information couldn't be easier with

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ARAMARK Ireland launches National Cupcake Week

Marty Whelan with Michael Geidos and Belinda Sanchez (both with ARAMARK), at the launch of ARAMARK Ireland National Cupcake Week.

ARAMARK Food Service, a division of ARAMARK Ireland, is calling on people across Waterford to bake up a storm and hold a cupcake party during the ARAMARK Ireland National Cupcake Week which runs from the 27th of June to the 4th of July 2011.

As part of the National Cupcake Week, ARAMARK Food Service restaurants will be selling the delicious treats across their client sites throughout Ireland. Proceeds from the cupcakes sales will go directly to the ARAMARK Charitable Fund with Fighting Blindness Ireland, Barnardos, the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland and MacMillan Cancer support as beneficiaries this year. Barnardos is the chosen

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Pictured at Enniscorthy Castle launching the All-Ireland Farmers' Market Competition is Celebrity Chef Kevin Dundon with 'Knight' Daniel Cunningham. See http://www.strawberryfest.ie for more info.

Photograph Patrick Browne.

Celebrity Chef Kevin Dundon was on hand in the Strawberry Capital of Ireland, Enniscorthy Town to launch the fourth All-Ireland Farmers' Market Competition which will take place on Sunday, June 26 as part of the Annual Wexford Strawberry Festival, running from June 24 to 26, 2011. The Competition is looking for entries from Waterford for the Competition. The competition is open to exhibitors from Farmers' Markets across all 32 counties and has a prize pot of €5,000 on offer. It's not all about food and Strawberries at the towns annual Wexford

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Celebrating its third anniversary at the six cross roads roundabout, Greenwood Furniture has increased its sales annually, despite the current difficult trading climate. This is due in no small part to the people involved in Greenwood, with the owner John Lane working the shop floor, giving the personal touch and Caroline Condon (diploma interior design) also on hand to point a person in the right direction when trying to match up colours and fabrics.

At Greenwood furniture, every effort is made to make the visit to their store a pleasant experience. Even down to the personalised delivery service, carried out by the firm's own trained furniture delivery men, offering a free delivery service. They will also dispose of your old beds, suites and furniture as well as assemble furniture for a small fee.

Visitors to Greenwood Furniture are regularly pleasantly surprised at

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Agnes Stencel would like to invite everyone to the opening of her vintage fashion store in 30 Michael St, Waterford City.

The launch will take place on Friday 24Th June at 2pm. All welcome. Extension of her online business http://www.vintagetrig.com the store will boast on excellent selection of handpicked vintage dresses and accessories dated from 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's.

There's a 10% discount on the day so put on your pearls girls and grab yourself a unique and original vintage classic over a glass of bubbly!

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I am writing to you on behalf of World War II veterans who, due to a lack of advertising, may not have been aware that in 2010 financial grants, Heroes Return II, were available from the UK Big Lottery Fund to enable veterans, male or female, to pay a visit of remembrance to the theatre of war that they were involved in.

It appears that the number of veterans claiming these grants were far less than anticipated resulting in these grants being extended to December 31st 2011. It would be extremely helpful if you can find space in your newspaper to make these details known so that veterans, who will now be aged 80 and over, may still take advantage of these grants and plan a visit.

The grants range from £150 to cover travel and accommodation for veteran, spouse and carer,

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Waterford's Independent TD John Halligan has lashed out at new Government legislation which will condemn people to 'work until they drop'.

Deputy Halligan was speaking in the Dail this week in reaction to a new law which will increase the State pension age to 68.

The Social Welfare and Pensions Bill, passed in the Dáil last Thursday, raises the age at which a worker is entitled to the State pension to 66 in 2014, 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028. This, Deputy Halligan claims, is a concerted attack on the less well-off in society.

"We are told that we are all now living longer and healthier lives, but there is little evidence that there are sufficient jobs for everybody who wishes to keep working. This policy is not about choices but about cutting costs and making the poorest pay the highest price.

"Are

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The tall ships are the most majestic examples of renewable energy technology to be seen anywhere on the planet. In recognition of this, the event organisers have adopted an innovative programme to 'Green' the Tall Ships Races 2011, and leave a lasting legacy of a greener Waterford after the ships have sailed.

The Tall Ships Races 2011 Waterford are currently seeking interested businesses to become involved in the greening process in preparation for the festival by signing up to this pilot programme businesses have a wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge on greening their business and potentially make significant cash savings through increasing efficiencies. Businesses which sign up to this programme will be recognised for their greening efforts on the Tall Ships Races 2011 website and on other marketing materials.

This initiative is being organised by the Tall Ships Races 2011 Office in

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Three brave, fit young men have decided to throw caution to the wind, saddle up (all on the one bike) and cycle through 17 counties in the name of charity and good humour. The three men – Andrew Doyle, Declan Prior and Shane Healy– are gearing up for a 1,700 km, 24 day cycle around Ireland on a three man bike in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. This unique Tour De Ireland will start in Dublin on June 26th and later take the three Dubs to Waterford on the 17th of July which is day twenty two of their adventure. The threesome have paid tribute to Treacy's Hotel Spa & Leisure Club who have offered to put them up for what we imagine will be a much needed night's sleep and have urged locals to spare some pocket money

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Summer is here and it is not too late to shape up in time for your summer holidays with Curves, the women only fitness club. From 1st July 2011, Curves clubs nationwide will run a 6 week shape-up for summer programme for just €49 – a bargain summer fitness offer. This means you can enjoy all the benefits of the Curves 30 minute workout which combines hydraulic resistance machines, aerobic exercise, strength training and stretching for a complete body workout. To find your nearest Curves, visit http://www.curves.ie/locations/.

Designed specifically for women, there are thousands of Curves clubs, in over 80 countries. The Curves programme works on building muscle tissue and raising metabolism therefore turning the body into a fat burning machine. 30 minutes, three times a week of doing the fun Curves workout is all it takes to see

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http://www.FreeTradeIreland.ie is a free national online service where householders and businesses can pick up and pass on quality items such as home and office furniture, baby goods, electronics, DIY / construction materials and tools, sports equipment, musical instruments, toys, gardening accessories and motoring items. The online service is free to use and people can view ads for items as well as post items of their own once are a member of the site. Arrangements to collect items are made directly with the person advertising the item and no cost applies to either party. Items posted up on the website are generally in good condition, full working order and ideal for reuse.

The FreeTrade Ireland service is supported by Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and funded by the Local Authorities across Ireland. The website aims to help

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One home had readings of more than 10 times the acceptable level

One hundred and sixty-three homes in Waterford have been found to have high levels of cancer-causing radon gas in the past nine months, according to figures released today by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII).

Nationally, radon is the second biggest cause of lung cancer after smoking and is directly linked to about 200 lung cancer deaths each year.

A record number of homes (over 800) from across the country have been identified as having high levels of radon in the last nine months. Among the findings is a home in north Kerry with levels 185 times the acceptable level which is amongst the highest ever found in a European house.

In Waterford, a total of 968 homes were measured by the RPII for radon gas between 1st September 2010 and

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renewing your passport

Question: I want to visit my son in Australia this summer and have just realised my passport is out of date. How do I get it renewed and is it free as I am over 65?

Answer: Since 11 April 2011, passports are no longer free to those aged 65 and over. You will have to pay a fee of €80 for a standard 10-year, 32-page passport using Passport Express (as well as an additional charge of €8.50 which includes postage to/from the Passport Office). If you go direct to the Passport Office or use ordinary or registered post the fee is €95.

Passport Express is a service run by An Post which aims to deliver passports within 10 working days but it is advisable to apply well in advance of your planned departure. If you live in Northern Ireland

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Waterford news - 1946

the tricolour

I had intended to comment in last week's issue on the excellence of the programme of music played by the Erin's Hope Fife and Drum Band at the recent soccer game in Kilcohan Park, in aid of the Irish Ex Servicemen Association. It was a very fine performance indeed, and the arrangement, as a march, of the fine old tune "Bantry Bay" was worth going a long way to hear. After the game I marched home to the music of "the Hopes" when the "Bantry Bay" march sounded even better. As always I was intrigued with the magnificent drumming of the drummers, particularly that of Danny Sheehan, who must surely have no peer in this art in local musical circles. I have been an unknown and silent admirer of Danny's drumming for many years, and the

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