18th year for Dunmore Bluegrass!

Jeff and Vida return to Dunmore Bluegrass What began in 1995, as a small intimate music session, bringing together an eclectic group of bluegrass musicians, has grown and flourished and this year sees the Guinness International Bluegrass Festival return to Dunmore East, Co. Waterford for its 18th year. The festival will take place in the … Continued


Waterford Rotary Club welcomes new President

Waterford Rotary Club is proud to announce Kjell Nolke as its new President, taking the reigns from Kathleen Fitzgerald. Kjell has been an active member of Rotary for six years. Originally from Killarney, with German parents, Kjell’s commitment to the club has earned the respect of fellow members who voted him in as their new … Continued


Is Pain Affecting Your Game?

 What do Graeme McDowell, Tiger Woods and more than 75% of the golfers in the PGA have in common? They receive regular chiropractic care. Amateur golfers can also reap the performance-boosting rewards of regular care.  John Dineen of Dynamic Chiropractic in Waterford in conjunction with Ryan Hunt PGA Golf Manager at Faithlegg Golf Club is … Continued


Enterprising Opportunities for Waterford Tourism

On Wednesday June 20th, Waterford City Enterprise Board launched its ‘Tourism Opportunities’ programme.  The programme is designed to encourage Waterford City businesses not currently engaged with visitors to the City to add a tourist element to their income stream.   Waterford City Manager Mr. Michael Walsh spoke about what Waterford City Council is doing to encourage … Continued


Home Instead Senior Care highlights World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place on Friday, June 15th.  Every year this international initiative raises public awareness about elder abuse in its many forms; physical, sexual, psychological, financial, discriminatory and neglect. Awareness of elder abuse has risen in the last year with a 9% increase in the number of alleged elder abuse cases … Continued


Home Instead “Book Reading” raises money for Waterford Hospice

Home Instead Senior Care recently hosted an evening with Imelda  Butler, author of “Be Not Afraid…..I go before You”, a compilation of short stories of love and loss written by partners, parents, children, siblings and friends who have been bereaved. The evening, held in the Book Centre, was the brainchild of Danette Connolly, Director of … Continued


Martini Cowboy to headline at 18th Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival

Headline stealer Jack Grace and his band make a welcome return to Europe’s largest free bluegrass festival, the 18th Guinness International Bluegrass Festival which takes place in Dunmore East from August 23rdto 26th. This will be the 18th year in which fans of bluegrass, country, rhythm, roots, new grass and blues descend on the picturesque … Continued


New South Eastern Cancer Foundation Chairman to develop cancer support services

South Eastern Cancer Foundation (SECF) Solas Centre, the cancer support charity dedicated to supporting cancer patients in the South East has appointed Dr. Brian Creedon as Chairman of the Board of the SECF. A native of Cork, Dr. Creedon has, to date, enjoyed a highly distinguished medical career and brings valuable experience to the SECF … Continued


All sleeves rolled up to Support Rotary and Ronald Mc Donald House

The 4thAnnual Rotary Waterford Fun Cycle in aid of Ronald Mc Donald house at  Crumlin Hospital  , a home for parents of Sick Children saw its largest turnout with 145 Cyclists of all ages.   David Breen , event organiser , said while the weather was kind to us , the continued success of the event … Continued


Celebrate Creativity and the Arts with Waterford’s Bealtaine Festival

May belongs to the Bealtaine festival and this year’s Bealtaine celebrates creativity as we age (over 50’s). Waterford City Library Service has compiled a jam packed programme of art, dance, digital photography, writing, Spanish, cookery and gardening workshops.  This year, the Bealtaine Festival in the Library Service was launched during WIT New Music Week where … Continued