There is an undeniable trend that has seen the considerable growth of Farmer’s markets in Ireland in recent years. Markets have come a long way; from humble beginnings when farmers sold fruit and vegetables direct from their farms to a flourishing industry that sees sausage makers, cheese producers, bakers and choclatiers displaying their unique and … Continued
The Mr. Binman marketing campaign received an award at this year’s South East Marketing Institute Annual Gala Ball. The overall campaign ran across several mediums including press, radio, outdoor, PR, on line and direct marketing. The initial strategy was to position Mr. Binman as a good value alternative to the incumbents. By tapping into the … Continued
The Solas Centre, the South East’s cancer support service, will open its doors to those whose generosity helped to make the dream a reality. On Saturday, May 14th, the Solas Centre is inviting all those who have contributed to the fundraising that enabled the South Eastern Cancer Foundation to move from their premises in Earlscourt … Continued
The Rotary Club of Waterford is proud to present a special screening of the triple Oscar winning classic, Casablanca. This special evening takes place at Storm Cinema on Thursday May 12th at 8pm, preceded by a wine and canapé reception at 7pm. The classic and much-loved romantic melodrama Casablanca (1942), always found on top-ten lists … Continued
David Coleman, clinical psychologist, broadcaster and author will speak at the Tower Hotel on Thursday May 19th. His topic for this visit, sponsored by Mr Binman, is relevant for all parents as it deals with ‘Building your child’s self esteem’. David Coleman is a graduate of University College Dublin and has been a practising Clinical … Continued
May belongs to the Bealtaine festival and this year’s Bealtaine theme is “Push the Boat out, whatever the sea”. Celebrating creativity for the older person (over 55’s), Waterford City Library Service has compiled a jam packed schedule of art, dance, digital photography, pilates, techno clinics and gardening workshops. According to Age & Opportunity, which coordinates … Continued
Check out the mostly free events on during the 2011 Waterford Festival of Architecture. Pick up a festival programme from your local library or log onto www.wfa.ie and get involved! Events get underway on Thursday the 5th with a public talk about plans currently underway for the Viking Triangle, with Eamonn McEneaney in Christ Church … Continued
Following the closure of Waterford Crystal Ltd and the layoff of most of the workforce the European Parliament approved Ireland’s application for assistance under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) for those redundant workers. The EGF fund made available encompasses over 650 workers made redundant at the Waterford Crystal Kilbarry plant and in ancillary enterprises … Continued
Having recently installed ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Bunmahon’s Seafield National School was featured on RTE’s News2day. Click on the link to see how the two classroom school has benefited greatly from shared resource computing with the aid of the Government’s technology grant. http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1095911
