RNLI Chief Executive visits Helvick Lifeboat Station
Wednesday, 24th October 2012
Paul Boissier, RNLI Chief Executive, paid a brief visit to the Helvick Lifeboat Station recently. Accompanied by Area Fundraising Manager Emma Gibson, and Training Divisional Inspector Owen Medland, they met with Station Management and some members of the crew and fundraising committee. Hon Helvick Lifeboats Operations Manager (LOM) Ian Walsh welcomed the visitors and spoke about the operations and future plans of the station. Hon Fundraising Chairman Oliver Clancy highlighted the splendid work of the fundraising committee. Paul Boissier expressed his appreciation for that and his admiration for the courage and bravery of the lifeboat crew who are on call 24-7-365. Paul Boissier was presented with a fine piece of Criostal na Rinne (Ring Crystal) specially inscribed and cut by proprietor Eamonn Ó Turraoin who serves as Hon Deputy Lifeboat Operations Manager and Lifeboat Training Co-ordinator with the Helvick Lifeboat
Polish school in Waterford celebrate 5 years
Wednesday, 24th October 2012
On Saturday, October 13th, the Polish Saturday School in Waterford has celebrated its 5th anniversary, and during the celebrations the first class pupils have been officially accepted into the school.
The celebrations started on 12pm with a Holy Mass St. Paul's Church, and afterwards all children walked to the main auditorium of the St. Paul's Community College, where the school has been located for last 5 years.
Few minutes after 1pm, when all students from 19 classes sat down in the auditorium, the official part of the celebrations was started. At the beginning one of the teachers, Dominika Sikora, has spoken briefly about the school's history and its achievements.
"On October 14th 2007 Mr Zbigniew Ciosek from the Polish Prime Minister Chancellery has opened the Polish School, which is officially named
Free From 3 Promotion!
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
In a combined effort to get Waterford citizens reacquainted with their City Centre, the joint bodies of Waterford Chamber, Waterford City Council, and Waterford City Centre Retailers will create a six week Friday Shopping Promotional Bonanza starting on Friday 19th October and running for six consecutive Fridays until 23rd November. Culminating with the switching on of the Christmas Lights by Mayor Jim D’Arcy.
The "Free From 3" promotion will offer shoppers visiting the City centre a choice of special retail promotions including a limited amount of free off street car parking as well as discounted car parking on The Quay. Exact details of what is on offer can be found on the Waterford Chamber web site: http://www.waterfordchamber.ie/ and click on the Free From 3 banner.
Launching the "Free From 3" promotion, Mayor Jim D’Arcy, said: "Waterford City Council is delighted
Thousands expected at Macra na Feirme annual conference
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
Thousands of members are set to descend on Waterford as the Macra annual conference (or Rally) is taking place next weekend (October 26th-29th) in the Tower Hotel. The annual conference, supported by local company, Glanbia, incorporates the Young Farmers’ conference as well as the national finals of a number of our competitions.
The conference will be officially opened on the Friday (26th) by Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, at 7.30pm which is followed by the final of the Irish Farmer’s Journal Know Your Ag quiz.
On Saturday (27th), the Young Farmers' conference will take place in the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford City. The theme of this year's conference is "Young Farmers: The Opportunity of a Lifetime" and will address the potential for young farmers. A lively panel discussion is anticipated as a number of distinguished speakers take to the stage including: Jim Bergin,
Musgrave MarketPlace invests €2 Million
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
Musgrave MarketPlace invests €2 Million in new Waterford Cash & Carry site
Musgrave Wholesale Partners today officially opened their new MarketPlace cash & carry outlet at a new site on Kilbarry Road, Waterford. E2 million has been invested in the new outlet bringing Musgrave's total investment in its MarketPlace network to E10 million to-date, with an additional E3 million to be invested in branch revamps over the next three years.
The new 56,000 square foot outlet employs 70 staff, making it the largest cash & carry in the south-east of Ireland, with over 15,000 products in stock.
The state-of-the-art premises, which boast an innovative, customer-friendly layout and enhanced shopping experience, will also offer customers a new on-line ordering service, the first of its kind in Ireland, which will launch at the end of
Irish Wildlife Trust October Outing
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
Sunday October 21 is the date to mark in your diary for a wonderful woodland walk and conversation with the Waterford Irish Wildlife Trust. And Faithlegg Demesne and Woods is the venue starting at 2.30 pm from the main car park at Faithlegg House Hotel. This is a brisk walk mostly on the flat but with a gentle hill section over firm terrain but with occasional sections of uneven ground. Good walking shoes or boots required. It is family friendly and dogs on the lead are welcome. Learn about our fascinating woodland ecology with a little bit of local history. Walk leader is Ray McGrath. All welcome. Please note the change of venue from the originally scheduled walk at Glenbower.
Public meeting in Tramore
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
The Campaign against Household and Water Tax will hold a public meeting in the Grand Hotel, Tramore, at 8pm this Thursday, the 18th October.
With 700,000 Homes representing almost one and a half million adults refusing to register or pay this odious tax, speakers Clare Daly TD ULA, Ind Cllr Dick Roch and local Activist Eddie Walsh will discuss why we should maintain the boycott and refuse to be intimidated.
This meeting is open to all, and there will be plenty of time for questions from the floor.
The Campaign against Household and Water Tax accepts support from all political representatives, and is affiliated to no Political Party.
Committee for the forgotten - bring them home
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
An important public meeting will be held at the Tower Hotel, Waterford on Thursday 25th October at 8 p.m. The agenda is as follows:
To launch a COMMITTEE FOR THE FORGOTTEN
To discuss the present position with regards to the human remains found off our coasts. The Tower Hoel have kindly provided the facility's for this meeting free gratis
Light refreshments will be served afterwards
The following speakers will be addressing the meeting:
Mr Tomas (Tosh Lavery) chairperson of Searching for the missing; Mrs Catlin Kelly Representative IFO;Mr Geard Kealy,forensic scientist, Anthropologist and he will give a 30 minute presentation on the Science of Human Identification
There will be a question and answer session afterwards. It is intended to elect a committee from the audience which will hopefully represent political groups, familys search and rescue groups and other interested parties.
Unique dining experience in Co. Waterford
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
In recent years Waterford has steadily build its reputation as the home of good food – from producing and supplying quality ingredients to great dining experiences.
This month, for one night only, Pisces Restaurant in Kill and the Copper Coast Geopark bring you a dining experience with a difference – A Taste of Fine Dining. On Saturday 20th October a fabulous eight course tasting menu will be served in the atmospheric surroundings of the recently renovated old Church of Ireland building at Knockmahon, Bonmahon.
Drawing on years of culinary experience, both at home and abroad, Jennifer O'Brien (Head Chef and Proprietor) and her team have crafted a tasting menu to showcase the flavours and quality of local producers and suppliers. The evening begins at 7pm as guests
Marriage Equality
Wednesday, 10th October 2012
Waterford City Council Votes Unanimously In Favour Of Marriage Equality
Marriage Equality welcomed news that Waterford City Council unanimously passed a motion in support of civil marriage for same sex couples. The council joins Dublin City Council, who passed a similar motion in September; Cork and Belfast City Councils, who passed similar motions in June; as well as Omagh, Down, Moyle, Newry and Magherafelt District Councils who passed motions during the summer months.
"This is a wonderful step by Waterford City Council to raise awareness of this important issue at a local level. We'd like to thank all councillors involved for their initiative, and our supporters in Waterford who spoke to their councillors over the last few months about raising the issue," said Marriage Equality Director Moninne Griffith. "Marriage equality is not just a national issue, it's a local one. It's about
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