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Waterford County Council's Arts Office has announced details of the successful recipients for various artistic summer schools 2011.

In receipt of assistance towards attending the Drama League of Ireland Summer School at the University of Limerick are Padraigín Ní Chadhla and Barbara Wladecker both from Dungarvan Dramatic Club and James Hyde, Brideview Drama, Tallow.

The recipients of the writing bursaries to the Molly Keane Writers Retreat Week in Ardmore are Dolores Ronayne, An Rinn and Anna Moore, Cappoquin.

The recipient of assistance towards attending the Irish Youth Choir Summer programme is Hugh O' Farrell – Walsh from Dunmore East.

Margaret Organ, County Arts Officer said that they were pleased to support these bursaries and acknowledged the Arts Council's input into these awards.

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EVEC's debut gig will take place on the Thursday 21st of July in Murphy's bar on the quay, Waterford. EVEC are an acoustic duo made up of Elaine Colclough (vocals) and Lorcan Reidy (vocal + guitar).

The night will commence with 3 support acts, Dean Welsch, Neil White and Eadaoin Breathnach followed by an arrangement of covers and original pieces from EVEC.

Ex-Kytte front man & guitarist Shane Elliott plays upstairs, an intimate acoustic set on Friday 22nd. Under the name 'LONELIEST HAT', Shane will cover songs from the likes of Jeff Buckley, Bon Iver, Jimmy Cliff & The Foo Fighters as well as adding in some of his own material. Support comes on the night from Shane's ex-Kytte band mate Johnny 'Cooks' Baldwin. The mighty Snake host another night downstairs; how we long to hear your riffs bounce off the walls

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Firstly, "4 Storey's" at Garterlane. Audiences will be treated to a very special night of theatre this September, when four Waterford writers come together with four of their new short plays, including works by Paul Barry,

Adam Wallace, Anna Jordan and Fergus Cooper. Ticket and pre show refreshments, all for €15. This offering from All of a Sudden T.C. should prove very popular with all serious theatre goers. Running on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September. Tickets on sale now from Garter Lane Arts Centre, Tel: 051 855038 or http://www.garterlane.ie.

Then in late September "The Glass" makes a triumphant return. The play written and directed by Paul Barry was an instant success when it premiered

in March of this year, with the Sold Out signs up before opening night. It received rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike and truly

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‘Kings River to Guillamene,' is an exhibition by artist Vanessa Daws.

This exciting exhibition is part of Garter Lanes annual children's festival ‘Sprog' which encourages children to engage with their creative side.

Vanessa Daws work refers to her ongoing fascination with water as an inspiration and source of energy. For Vanessa's recent exhibitions and residencies she initially connects with the location by swimming in the nearest body of water to form a sense of belonging. Vanessa has swam throughout the year in The King's River, "The Three Sisters" and in Waterford's own Guillamene; meeting an array of swimmers en route. These swims, encounters and images taken, form the basis of her work. Energy and our own individual ‘drive' has been a theme throughout Vanessa's art practice.

The exhibition will open to the public at Garter Lane Theatre Gallery, 22A O'Connell Street, Waterford on

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And by rock and roll we mean proper rock and roll, born in the 50's, dragged kicking and screaming through the late 20th century under the stewardship of true believers – Chuck Berry, John Lennon, Phil Lynott, Keith Richards. This is not rock and roll as a device to sell Rimmel lipstick. This is visceral, bloody and urgent. Music imbued with a defiant energy which can never die.

Which brings us to The Minutes. Channeling the primal surge of rampant garage rock 'n' roll with elements of the blues and gospel; The Minutes have honed their craft on the Irish gig circuit and beyond. Support slots along the way with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Supergrass and The Von Bondies have helped introduce them to audiences

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Pictured from left: Senator Ronan Mullen, Paudie Coffey TD, Jimmy Deenihan TD, Caoimhgihn O'Caolain TD, Senator Catherine Noone and Eric Byrne TD.

Intrepid Oireachtas Members from all sides of the House put their best foot forward and trekked up Comeragh Mountains, Co Waterford yesterday. In doing so they succeeded in raising funds for the Arthritis Ireland. Paudie Coffey TD said;

"We had a great turn out from TDs and Senators from all sides as well as from Oireachtas staff members. Despite the tough terrain we all rolled up our sleeves and completed the walk.

More importantly, we managed to generate money for an extremely worthy cause. Arthritis Ireland do great work and we are all thrilled that by our efforts today, we will help contribute to their efforts".

Among the members in attendance ere: Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,

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Are you in this photo? (or know someone in it?) If you would like to find out more information on a 20 year class reunion, you can contact Joe Walsh at tatum_rottweilers@eircom.net or on 087 2246556. A great night is guaranteed!

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Irish working women are being hit hard by the recession with 78% struggling to balance the needs of work and family commitments (95% in the 45-54 age group), according to new research by QUINN-healthcare. Some 65% of working women in Ireland feel their stress levels have increased because of work demands since the start of the recession, but half hesitate to ask their boss for support.

The nationwide survey of 1,000 adults looked at attitudes towards work life balance among the employed population in Ireland. It revealed that 62% (three in five) of working adults feel their stress levels have increased due to work demands since the recession began. This is affecting older women more (72% in the 45-54 age group).

However, men are not far behind with 53% saying their personal life is suffering because of work demands since the recession

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89 per cent of Irish office workers would like their office to be more environmentally friendly, according to a recent survey by Epson Ireland. 92 per cent said the main driver in their wish for an environmentally friendly office is concern for the environment with only 5 per cent citing cost saving from green IT as a motivator. Despite Ireland's current economic condition, Irish workers still chose a genuine concern for the environment over any financial consideration.

Of these green-friendly office workers, 12 per cent said they wanted to ‘help save the environment' while 72 per cent of those surveyed said ‘it's important to have a responsible approach to the environment'. Despite this concern for better environmental practice, the majority of companies which they work for do not have basic environmental policies in place.

58 per cent of their companies have no

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Blues suffer ninth defeat after miserable display

IT was yet another defeat for Waterford United in the Airtricity League of Ireland First division on Friday night last as they lost to South East rivals Wexford Youths in what was a horrible encounter at the RSC. Ben Ryan struck for the only goal of the contest after 12 minutes as United suffered their ninth league defeat of the season, which is very disappointing considering the fact that many fancied the Blues for promotion this season.

Visiting keeper Packie Holden came to his sides rescue on six minutes when Conor Sinnott's quick thinking set up Paul Walsh and when the right-winger crossed into the area, Kevin Murray saw his header tipped brilliantly over the crossbar by the former United netminder.

When Sinnott fouled Youths midfielder Robert Vickers six minutes later 25 yards from goal, former

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Waterford United suffered a bit of a reverse at the RSC on Friday when a well-organised Wexford Youths proved the better side on the night, and the Blues will be looking to put what was a bad night at the office behind them with a first ever trip to Fahy's Field to take on Mervue United on Friday next. Waterford's record against the Galwaymen has been good up to now at their temporary ground of Terryland Park, but since moving back to their home patch this season Mervue have lost there only three times, to Shelbourne, Limerick, and most recently Athlone when they finished with 10 men. The Blues will be hoping that striker Willie John Kiely will have recovered from the knock he received last Friday.

Liverpool Matchnight Details

In the meantime, the Blues have a delightful distraction of a friendly

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In Ostrava in the Czech Republic last week five athletes from Ferrybank AC were on the Irish team at the European under 23 Championships. On Thursday Jessie Barr in her heat of the 400 metres Hurdles finished a fine second in 58.01 seconds and automatically qualified for the final on Saturday. In that final she went into it with the sixth best time of the qualifiers and was drawn in lane 8 - not an ideal location and her best time ever for the distance coming into the Championships was 57.21 seconds set a few weeks previously. In Saturday's final she ran a superb race in a most competitive event with the majority of the eight finalists recording lifetime best times. The race was dominated up front by two Ukranian athletes who eventually finished first and second, the winner Anna

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This years open week commences on Friday 22nd July with the popular 13 Hole 3 Person Scramble sponsored by Musgraves. Saturday 23rd 18-hole Stroke Gents sponsored by Mahers Sports Cork, Sunday 24th 18-hole Stableford Gents and Ladies 9-hole sponsored by David Hayes, Monday 25th Ladies Day 18-hole 3 Ball Rumble with Gents 9-hole that evening. Ladies day is kindly by Murrays Pharmacy. Tuesday 26th 3 Person Champagne Scramble for Gents and Ladies sponsored by Landers Brothers. Wednesday 27th 18-hole Singles Stableford sponsored by Gleesons, Thursday 28th 18-hole 3 Person Rumble sponsored by Sea Nymph, Friday 29th 18-hole Singles Stableford Gents sponsored by Houlihan Financial Services with Ladies 9-hole Friday evening. Saturday 30th 18-hole Fourball sponsored by Dungarvan Property Services, Sunday 31st and Monday 1st 18-hole Stroke Gents sponsored by Deise Golf World – Graham Nagle, 9-hole Ladies Monday 1st August.

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Waterford travelled to Limerick on Saturday evening for their All-Ireland football qualifier but were on the wrong end of a 0-14 to 0-9 scoreline. Unfortunately due to a prior engagement I was unable to attend but my lieutenant gave me a plethora of notes across the top of which he had written in capital letters "UNBELIEVABLE". Enquiring as to what this was or if in fact it was a headline, he proceeded to explain. With quarter of the game elapsed and Waterford with the advantage of the strong breeze, trailing 0-4 to 0-3, a long delivery from Mick Ahearne was fastened onto by Kilrossanty clubman Paul Whyte. The young forward skipped through but was upended by Limerick fullback Tom Stack. Referee Cormac Reilly rightly called "penalty". Players protested as is usual with perhaps defining decisions like this. Now this is

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There were harrowing scenes at the Tower Hotel on Monday night as countless parents expressed their desperation at the prospect of their children losing their special needs assistant.

Almost 250 parents and their children attended the protest meeting, organised by Independent Waterford TD Deputy John Halligan, opposing Government cuts to Special Needs education. Also present were a large group of teachers and special needs assistants from across the city and county, including guest speakers Maria Doyle, principal of Our Lady of Mercy Primary School and Maria Lindell of Waterford Area Partnership.

As parent and after parent took the microphone and described their deep concern and anguish about what the future will hold for their special needs child, Deputy Halligan called on the Government to cease their

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