Waterford News & Star

Déise left celebrating after another thrilling festival

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:29:08 GMT

TEN teams went into battle in the Tony Forristal division one competition for the right to try and claim the title that Cork won in 2010, including Waterford and there was a lot of talk about the chances of Cork, Limerick and Kilkenny as well as the Deise to lifting the famed Forristal title.

Lenihan the star as Rebels rule supreme

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:27:32 GMT

CORK 2-06 TIPPERARY 2-05
A man of the match performance from Cork ace forward Dylan Lenihan helped the Rebels claim their first ever Sonny Walsh division two final as they defeated Tipperary following a thrilling final at Walsh Park on Sunday morning last.

Ballinameela shock An Rinn to reach semis at first attempt

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:25:59 GMT

BALLINAMEELA 0-10 AN RINN 0-09
With Gaultier causing the first upset of the quarter finals by eliminating Kilrossanty on Saturday the second battle of the championship outsiders at Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon produced an even bigger surprise as last year’s Intermediate champions Ballinameela upset the odds to eliminate unbeaten An Rinn from the title race.

Stradbally show champion mettle with extra-time win

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:24:01 GMT

STRADBALLY 1-12 NIRE 0-11 (AET)
After hanging on grimly for a draw in normal time Stradbally showed their mettle in extra time as they outfought gallant opponents Nire to repeat their win in last year’s county final and so stay on course to retain their title.

Moore Goal Sees De La Salle hold out for a most dramatic victory

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:22:43 GMT

DE LA SALLE 1-14 MOUNT SION 3-07
This Intermediate quarter final between city rivals went right down to the wire at Walsh Park on Thursday last as De La Salle held out for a one point win in a dramatic finish that produced a late goal for each side.

Gaultier shock Kilrossanty to reach last four

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:21:22 GMT

GAULTIER 2-08 KILROSSANTY 2-05
Surprise packets of this year’s championship, Kilrossanty, were themselves ambushed at Kilmacthomas on Sunday last by a rejuvenated Gaultier side that has improved with every game since reaching the playoffs and were full value for their three point win.

Ardmore outplayed by free-scoring ‘Courty

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:20:01 GMT

BALLINACOURTY 3-14 ARDMORE 0-11
Ballinacourty put down a marker in Fraher Field on Sunday last that they will be very much the team to beat when the semi final draw is made next week with this very impressive win over a useful Ardmore side with twelve points to spare.

Kiely’s spot on in landing summer finale

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:17:10 GMT

COLUMBUS CREW 1 KIELY’S HEROES 1
(KIELY’S HEROES WIN 7-6 ON PENALTIES)
A sudden death penalty shootout decided the destination of the FSL Summer tournament trophy after Columbus Crew and Kiely’s Heroes played out a thrilling decider at Waterpark on Friday evening last and it was the latter that were crowned the champions.

Crystal win the day after super second-half show

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:14:54 GMT

WATERFORD CRYSTAL 5 BOHEMIANS 3
A magnificent second half performance from Waterford Crystal helped them to their second league triumph of the new season when they defeated Bohemians at the Crystal Complex on Wednesday evening last following an eight-goal thriller that saw three players score two goals.

Third year the best so far

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:12:25 GMT

The gods shone on Tramore last Saturday and blessed us with a wonderful day of racing in the sunny south-east.

Déise land second Forristal title in style

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:09:29 GMT

WATERFORD 2-08 KILKENNY 2-06
WHEN Waterford and Kilkenny went head to head in the Tony Forristal U-14 festival of hurling division one final back in 2005, it ended in a heartbreaking one-point defeat for the Déise but it was oh so different at Walsh Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon last.

Crafty Gunners secure back-to-back titles

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:03:33 GMT

BALLYGUNNER 2-18
DUNGARVAN 1-11
PLAYING with assured confidence throughout and showing great craft, defending champions Ballygunner coasted to back to back U-21 titles at Fraher Field on Saturday last after a Conor Power goal in the 20th minute put his side into a lead that was never going to be wiped out.

Launch of reinvigorated 10-day festival of music

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:22:45 GMT

A PERFORMANCE by West End stage star Rebecca Storm and an intimate candlelight Italian themed dinner and opera in the vestibule of the Theatre Royal are among the opening highlights of the Waterford International Musical Festival, which takes place from November 2 to 13.

Nothing less than university status for WIT acceptable

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:21:35 GMT

THE Government has been put on notice that nothing less than full university status for WIT will be acceptable in the report pending from the National Strategy Group for Higher Education.

Senator Ormonde was entitled to claim expenses from Waterford

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:20:30 GMT

THE Committee on Members’ Interests of Seanad Éireann has found that Senator Ann Ormonde did not misrepresent her normal place of residence for the purpose of making claims for travel allowances.

Ten applicants for every job at new Tesco

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:19:44 GMT

THE race for the 100 jobs on offer at the new Tesco Ballybeg store, which opens for business on November 22, has been so great that no further applications are being given out.

Families feel pinch over delays in school allowance

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:17:02 GMT

AS children return to school this week it is estimated that up to a third of eligible Waterford families are still waiting on the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance.

RTE to screen daring rescues of search and rescue

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:15:50 GMT

FOR the first time ever RTE cameras have been given exclusive access into the Irish Coast Guard’s helicopter Search and Rescue service.

Harvey Norman committed to Ireland

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:14:53 GMT

AUSTRALIAN Electrical and Furniture retailer Harvey Norman, which has a furniture/electrical store on the Butlerstown Retail Park on the outskirts of Waterford city, has confirmed it is committed to a long term future for its Irish operations despite continued trading losses.

Kilmac company goes global

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:13:43 GMT

A CO. Waterford engineering and fabrication company is not only beating the recession but diversifying into a whole new area of manufacture to produce state-of-the-art equipment for the mining industries in Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil.

Waterford woman cheering on the Cats for charity

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:12:33 GMT

STAUNCH Waterford supporter Margaret Sage will undergo pure personal torture this weekend when she dons a Kilkenny jersey to raise money for charity.

Woman lured to Waterford to work as sex slave

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:10:55 GMT

A YOUNG Latvian woman is reported to have been used for sex by a group of Asian men who moved her between different houses in Waterford and Cork.

Emergency services rescue stranded calf

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:08:38 GMT

A BABY calf who became stranded at the foot of a cliff at Kilfarassy Strand was successfully rescued by the emergency services on Friday evening last.

Teen’s garden revamp supports Cheshire homes

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:07:19 GMT

THERE are very few teenagers who would spend time with their nextdoor neighbours, let alone help them completely revamp their garden and open it to the public to raise funds for charity.

Dunmore’s kittiwakes play second fiddle to weekend of bluegrass

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:04:51 GMT

THE resident colony of kittiwakes in Dunmore East, perched precariously in their habitat overlooking the harbour, had to play second fiddle to banjo pickers, mandolin pluckers, fiddle players and double bass clawers as the distinctive sounds of the Bluegrass Festival echoed throughout the picturesque fishing village last weekend.

Road works cause fury at Somerville

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:03:35 GMT

RESIDENTS on Tramore’s Somerville estate are up in arms over the commencement of work on part of the final section of a relief road to facilitate the Riverstown Industrial Park.

No change for commercial owners

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:01:20 GMT

LOCAL Green Party representative Maria Raftis Kennedy has moved to calm fears on the issue of commercial vehicle tax following a series of inaccurate claims this week.

Torann to rock Electric Picnic

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:08 GMT

HOMEGROWN band Torann, the group synonymous with semi-naked percussion antics on the streets of Ireland and beyond, are appearing at this year’s Electric Picnic festival, which takes place weekend.

Mayor honours 70 years of Red Cross

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:55:59 GMT

THE Irish Red Cross, who are celebrating 70 years of the group, received a Mayoral reception at City Hall last week for the work they carry out in Waterford.

Crystal fund causes more frustration than solutions

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:53:22 GMT

THE funding that former Waterford Crystal workers received from the EU has proved to be more of a frustration than the lifeline it was anticipated to be.

ICMSA believes Glanbia’s profits result of farmers being short changed

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:52:28 GMT

DAIRY giant, Glanbia has been accused of making huge profits from its milk processing business by keeping prices to farmers low.

Pet owners warned of prevalence of parvovirus

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:50:41 GMT

WATERFORD Animal Welfare and City Vets want to highlight to pet owners the need to have pets vaccinated and to maintain yearly booster vaccinations.

Direct air access vital for South East economy

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:43:52 GMT

THE importance of maintaining and growing links between Aer Arann and Waterford Regional Airport could not and should not be overlooked, it was stated last week as the air carrier went to the High Court to seek voluntary examinership.

TK Maxx shuts up shop

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:38:01 GMT

ALTHOUGH there was champagne and an effort to get a party feel going for the final hours of trading at TK Maxx yesterday (Monday), there was a sense of disbelief as the once bustling store lay barren and empty.

It’s knock-out time in the senior football race

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:21:47 GMT

We are down to the business end of the Waterford Senior Football Championship this coming weekend as all four quarter finals take place to leave just four teams standing to compete in the semi finals.

Déise’s star whistler to ref All-Ireland final

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:20:46 GMT

WATERFORD’S most experienced GAA whistler, Michael Wadding, has been bestowed the honour of refereeing the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Tipperary on Sunday, September 5 in what is sure to be the highlight of his refereeing career.

Abbeyside hold out for deserved win against strong Stradbally finish

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:19:04 GMT

ABBEYSIDE 1-15 STRADBALLY 0-14
Favourites, Abbeyside, had to battle all the way to the finish to see off this stiff Stradbally challenge a Fraher Field on Saturday last and gain the victory that they needed to keep their bid for a quarter final place on track.

Unbeaten Passage power past poor Sion

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:17:47 GMT

PASSAGE 2-15 MOUNT SION 1-11
Any lingering doubts there may have been about Passage’s championship credentials in the wake of their three match unbeaten run through to the quarter finals of the championship were dispelled in convincing style at Walsh Park on Saturday last as their young side overwhelmed a poor Mount Sion team whose own future in this championship must now be very much in doubt.

Clinical Ballyduff punish wasteful Fourmile

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:16:34 GMT

BALLYDUFF UPPER 2-15 FOURMILEWATER 1-11
Four wins from four games for an impressive Ballyduff Upper outfit who disposed comfortably of Fourmilewater on Saturday evening at Cappoquin.

Shanahan scoring spree tames Tallow

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:15:21 GMT

LISMORE 1-16 TALLOW 1-09
A twelve point scoring spree by county senior panellist and U-21 player, Maurice Shanahan, steered Lismore to a comfortable seven point win over neighbours, Tallow, that all but assures his side of a place in the quarter finals with just one round of group games remaining which will see them playing relegation candidates Ballyduff Lower.