South East Run for Life, a regional success for the Solas Centre!

What a day!  The Solas Centre couldn’t have asked for a better turn out for its South East Run for Life on Sunday, October 14th.   The huge numbers that took part and the fantastic Fun for Life event at the People’s Park in Waterford City all made the 5th South East Run for Life … Continued


South East Fun for Life – Guaranteed fun for all the family!

The South East Fun for Life Day takes place on Sunday, October 14th in the People’s Park, Waterford.  It’s guaranteed to be a jam-packed family fun day and all for a great cause, the South East Cancer Foundation. There is full programme of events on the day including bouncy castles, bungee trampolines, a hot air … Continued


“Bubbly” Roisin takes 2012 Home Instead CAREGiver title

The 2nd Annual Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver of the Year and Waterford H.S.E. Carer of the Year Awards took place in front of large audience at Dooley’s Hotel on Thursday, October 4th. Roisin Byrne was announced as the overall winner of Waterford’s Home Instead Senior Care’s CAREGiver of the Year award.  Roisin will go … Continued


The future looks bright at Nolke Opticians, Ardkeen

There are big changes at Nolke Opticians. As a result of the merging of its Tramore branch with the Ardkeen branch, Nolke Opticians is expanding its services and range for the winter season. Its plans include increasing its glasses range to include the RayBan Spectacle and sunglasses range, Jimmy Choo and an expanded Gucci winter range. … Continued


Enterprising app developer helps visitors navigate Ploughing Championships

To give visitors a taste of what to expect at the South East Enterprise Village, Bizapps.ie, one of the exhibitors from Waterford, has developed a useful app for anyone going to the National Ploughing Championships. The ‘Enterprise Village’ app has just been officially launched and is available on both the iPhone and Android platforms. The … Continued


Monty Python member honoured with Waterford work of art

What do the Angel Pub in London, Keane’s Road and Sean Egan Art Glass have in common?  They were all instrumental in the unique commission and creation of a glass poster, honouring Monty Python member, Graham Chapman, who died in 1989 at the age of 48. In June 2011, it was announced that Monty Python … Continued


Congratulations in order for Waterford wedding company!

Congratulations.ie, the Waterford based online wedding stationery design studio, was recently awarded the accolade of “Best Business” at Ireland’s largest wedding showcase, the Wedding and Honeymoon Show 2012. The Wedding and Honeymoon show, a firm fixture in any bride and groom’s calendar, featured over 250 exhibitors at Dublin’s RDS, catering for all aspects of planning … Continued


South East Run for Life registration starts early

Due to the phenomenal success of last year’s South East Run for Life with over 1,700 participants and hopefully even more this year, the organising committee for the event has both increased the number of registration days and started the process much earlier this year. Registration will take place at the Solas Centre, Williamstown in … Continued


Home Instead Senior Care launches search for Waterford’s CAREGiver of the Year

Last year, Geraldine Grant was Waterford’s CAREGiver of the Year and went on to take the overall title at the Home Instead Senior Care national convention. Danette Connolly, Director of Care with Home Instead Waterford, is delighted to announce that nominations are again being sought for the Waterford CAREGiver of the Year, which will take … Continued


Bluegrass keeps the blues at bay!

    From Thursday (August 23rd) through to Sunday, (August 26th) the picturesque village of Dunmore East was a picker’s paradise as the Guinness International Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival returned to its roots for its 18th year! The weekend kicked off in the Spinnaker Bar as The Jack Grace Band played an upbeat repertoire of … Continued