With dates firmly fixed in the International Bluegrass calendar since 1995, the 18thGuinness International Bluegrass Festival in Dunmore East is set to deliver a welcome economic boost to the local economy. Taking place from August 23rd to August 26th, the festival organisers are anticipating an influx of music lovers to the village over the four … Continued
It’s time to get active and run for life once more. That is the call from the organisers of the Solas Centre South East Run for Life this week as they announced details of the 2012 event which takes place on Sunday October 14th. The run looks set to be bigger and better than ever, … Continued
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
