Glanbia CountryLife
Thursday, 20th December 2012
Glanbia CountryLife boosts Farm WLR charity Farm auction
Kieran O'Connor Presenter of the Farm View Charity Auction pictured with Lisa Curran, Manager at Glanbia CountryLife, Dungarvan and Lisa Kavanagh, WLR before going on air for the charity auction.
The auction was part of number of on air auctions taking place in aid of the WLR FM Lions Club Christmas Appeal 2013. There were over 40 lots to be auctioned on the day, including farm equipment, gardening supplies, clothing, vouchers and lots more. The WLR fm Farmview auction raised an amazing €5,555 for the WLR FM Lions Club Christmas Appeal.
We here at Glanbia CountryLife were delighted to be part of such a worthy event and would like to thank all the WLR FM listeners for their support of the appeal and for helping to raise much
Imperial Gardens serving high class Chinese cuisine
Thursday, 20th December 2012
The Imperial Gardens Chinese Restaurant situated at Unit 1 Manor Village, Cork Road is a high class chinese restaurant which opened in Waterford in July 2010.
Their high class cuisine immediately struck a chord with their discerning clientele and they have gone from success to even greater success.
Run by Xiuping Chen (aka Kylie) who is experienced in the high end Chinese restaurant business and traditional chinese cooking. All the chefs working in the restaurant are trained in traditional Chinese cooking. All their meat, fish and vegetables are locally sourced to produce modern healthy Chinese food in a very pleasant ambience with great atmosphere and high standards in decor.
MSG free dishes are available on request and the restaurant caters for all size parties and special occasions.
Imperial Gardens is open from
New Garda Support Service formally launched in Waterford
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Waterford Gardai formally launched the Waterford Garda Support Service in the presence of a large number of public representatives, media and the Bishop of Waterford on Friday last in the Garda Station at Ballybricken.
The Chief Supt. Pat Murphy; Supt. Chris Delaney, Supt. Finbar Murphy, Tramore; Supt. Mick Lacey, Dungarvan; Inspector John Mulligan, Sergt. Carmel Banville, and the two support staff members Garda Jane Hickey and Mr. Eddie Widger, garda reserve were in attendance.
The purpose of the Support Service is to improve, standardise and quality assure the Garda response to citizens and communities who may be victims of crime or trauma and require a responsive reassuring engagement and support from the gardai.
Chief Supt. Pat Murphy said that even though they had less money and fewer gardai they
IWT Christmas 2012
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Walk and Social
The Irish Wildlife Trust’s Christmas walk and social takes place next Sunday December 16 starting at 2 pm from the main car park at Woodstown. We will walk to Creadan (Fornaught) Strand and from there to the Giant’s Grave (the Neolithic Passage grave at Harristown) along a section of the legendary Bóthar na mBan Gorm and by road back to Woodstown. The walk is about 21/2 hours and will be energetic in places. The Bóthar is badly rutted near the Grave and uneven in other places so strollers are not recommended.. But there is an option of a shorter route suitable for strollers. Otherwise it is a family friendly event full of interest for all ages. Afterwards there will be an informal Christmas get -together in a local hostelry and we would love to meet and chat with
Grow and Mow at Waterford City Council
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
The Grow and Mow challenge was a slightly different response to the Movember fundraising initiative where a couple of WCC staff decided that along with raising awareness of cancer and palliative care issues that it would be appropriate to try to provide funding to some lesser publicised local organisations that do great work in the community. Members of the committee were also personally touched by the kindness and support provided by the two local services and we wanted to give something back.
Our decision to grow beards or in the case of one of our volunteers shave a beard that was 40 years in the growing was to make a striking visual statement that raised much comment and also helped raise much needed cash.
We started with 4 but it quickly spread to 18 all of who were involved in the fund
Gorta urges people of Waterford to make their Christmas gifts matter
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Overseas development agency Gorta has urged people across Waterford to make their Christmas gifts count and consider a Lifetime Gift for a loved one this festive season.
The new catalogue has a range of ethical gifts to choose from and means that the Christmas shopping list can go a little bit further this year and help those who need it most. Gifts include mosquito nets (€12), goats – mother and kid (€35) and mother and child care (€60). For those looking to make a larger donation, an essential farm tools kit (€250) or safe drinking water for a community (€500) can be purchased from the online store.
For more information simply log onto MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "email.mediacontact.ie" claiming to be http://www.gorta.org or call 1850 80 80 80.
South East Bikers 16th Toy Run 2012
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
The South East Bikers group are holding their 16th Toy Run starting on 15th December 2012 at 1 p.m.
The toy run departs from The Thatch Pub, Mooncoin Road, Co. Kilkenny heading for The Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola back to Waterford Regional Hospital.
Santa will distribute toys on paediatric ward. They will also be collecting toys for Barnardos Children’s Charity.
There will be a session in Hoggs Head (Murphys), The Quay, Waterford. Live band and free entry.
Contacts: Kevin on 086-8468021; Paddy on 087-2213541 or email: ree entry.
Contacts: Kevin on 086-8468021; Paddy on 087-2213541 or email: money and fewer gardai they
Waterford Chamber
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Skillnet Presents 22 New Entrepreneurs
On Friday 7th December Waterford Chamber Skillnet showcased 22 new fledgling businesses start-ups as part of a Job Seekers Support Programme awards ceremony.
An exhibition of 22 new companies who took part in the courses Entrepreneurs in Craft and Entrepreneurs in Food, were showcased in the Waterford Chamber building in George’s Street.
The 22 new entrepreneurs took part in the courses throughout 2012 and completed the courses in both Waterford City and Wexford Town.
Trish Breen, Programme Manager for Waterford Chamber Skillnet, commented "We are delighted to be able to promote these new entrepreneurial courses. It is extremely satisfying to see that we have literally created 22 new start-up businesses. We wish these businesses continued success throughout the coming years ahead. May we also congratulate all the other course participants who received their qualifications tonight. We are delighted to
Cappoquin Chicken Business gets New Start
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
The continued survival of the Cappoquin Chickens business has been secured following High Court approval, on Tuesday, of a scheme of arrangement for creditors and the injection of new investment in a move which is expected to save upwards of 70 of the 140 jobs in the business.
A group of investors in partnership with Cappoquin Poultry Producers Co-op, a local growers and suppliers organisation, has invested €650,000 to acquire the business. With the support and goodwill of customers, creditors, growers, staff, and banks, the new business aims to raise additional capital, reflecting their confidence that the business can be returned to sustainable operation and export led growth in the coming year.
The new directors of the company are Dr. Sean Brady, Mr. Eddy Keane, Mr. Paddy Meaney and Mr. Raymond O’Hanlon. Dr. Brady and Mr. O’ Hanlon both have previous experience
Construction on new fire station expected in New Year
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Mr. Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has announced he is granting approval to Waterford City Council to proceed to the next stage in relation to the provision of a new Fire Station for the City. The Council is being approved to invite tenders for the construction of the Station, which will replace the old station located at Catherine Street.
The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government is making provision of €2 million from the 2013 Fire Services Capital Programme as part of the Government’s investment in the fire services, underlining the commitment of this Government to safeguarding communities even in these difficult economic times. The Department is also funding a new fire appliance, under a joint-procurement initiative which is expected to be delivered next year.
In a major jobs boost for the area, the
Letters to the Editor
- Editorialread more »
Google AlertWhen a company which has it's European Headquarters here in Ireland is called 'evil' and 'immoral' by M.P.s in The House of Commons you tend to sit up and take notice. The particular company that was being referred to was Google and the reason it had enraged M.P.s in London was because even though it has a big operation there and conducts a lot of business there it pays no corporate tax. It does this by having all of its financial transactions finished here in Ireland. And the company here is …
