Local Notes: 50th anniversary celebrations, crafts and championships
Ballybeg celebrates 50 years. Stock Image.
A great family day out was held in the grounds of the Ballybeg Campus on Saturday last. We had bouncy castles and games of all sorts for the families and tea and coffee for all the adults.
Everyone was invited to bring their own picnic, and the weather was very kind to us. Well done to the organising committee for a wonderful family day out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ballybeg estate.
Southend FC also organised a soccer tournament, and the final was held on Sunday at Southend Grounds.
Keep your eye out for other events organised to celebrate this great event in our history.
If you have an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ballybeg Estate and would like to have it published, please email marian.murphy@hotmail.com before Thursday of any week.
A very Happy birthday is wished to Derek Thompson Carraige an Aird, who celebrated his birthday during the week. Birthday wishes come to him from all his family and his many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Samantha Murphy Dangan Kilmacow, who celebrated her birthday on Saturday, July 26.
Birthday wishes come to her from her husband Tommy, her children Dylan, Siobhan and Aoife, her dad Richard, her father and mother-in-law Tom and Marian Murphy, Templars Hall and all the Dee and Murphy families and her many friends. We also wish Samanatha, her husband Thomas and their family the very best of luck in their new home in Danagan Kilmacow.
A very happy birthday is wished to David Bosco Power, who celebrated his birthday on Monday, July 28. Birthday wishes come to him from all his family, especially his mam and Dad, Margaret and Micheal Power, Ballybeg Court.
A very happy 15th birthday is wished to Casey Power Clonard Park, who celebrated her birthday with her family and friends on Sunday, July 27. Birthday wishes come to her from her Mam, her grandmother Helen and all her aunts and uncles and her many friends.
If you have not already applied, then there is still time. This is a very good allowance and it is well worth your time to check so see if you would be entitled to it.
The amount you earn has gone up, and it may be worth your while to check and see if you would be entitled to it.
Samaritans offer emotional support to all their callers who are going through difficult times in their lives.
They can be contacted on a free call number 116123, 24 hours a day or face-to-face contact at their 16 Beau Street Waterford Office between the hours of 9am to 9pm.
Seniorline is a confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers.
This is the only such peer service for older people in Ireland.
Free Phone no 1800 80 45 91.
The Southend Academy for children aged 4-9 years, which takes place every Saturday, is now on its summer break and is taking names for the coming season. They will return again in September.
Boys and Girls aged 6,7 & 8 are back training from the 10/2/25 every Wednesday, 6pm to 7pm New Players are always welcome.
Head Coach Sinead Kirwan, supported by Martina Cashin and David Griffin.
Boys aged 8, 9, and 10 years are back training on the Astra Pitch every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm. Head Coach Derrick Murphy supported Darren Tuohy, Darren Boland and Eamon Mongey.
Boys aged 11 and 12 years.
We are back training on the Astro Pitch, starting on Tuesday, February 25, from 6pm to 7pm. Open to boys born in 2013 or 2014.
New players are always welcome.
The Little Saints, Boys and Girls aged 4 to 6 years on Saturdays, 10am to 11am, venue St Saviour's NS Hall. New kids are always welcome.
Coordinators Stephen Whelan, Martina Cashin, Sarah Reidy, Chris Reidy JR. and Brian Power.
Please contact the club as Little Saints may be back on the Astra Truf in the Club grounds, Weather permitting.
Baptism takes place following the 11am mass each Sunday. A week’s notice must be given. Please contact the Parish Office.
Weddings: three months’ notice is required.
Mass times Daily 10am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. NB No Mass on Wednesday.
Sunday Mass Times: 8:30am, 11am and 5-30pm.
Please contact the parish office if you have a relative or neighbour sick at home or in hospital who would like to be visited or added to the first Friday calls.
First Friday calls take place between 10am and 12pm You can contact the church office at 051 376032 St Paul's Community Notes July 29th 2025 Quote of the week:
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller.
A wonderful occasion took place at the Cathedral of Most Holy Trinity on Sunday, July 20, when David, Brian and Eric were instituted as Acolytes and continue their journey to the Diaconate.
Congratulations and prayerful good wishes to all, especially David, who hails from St. Paul’s Parish and is a faithful member of The Prayer Group and Rosary at the Grotto.
His many friends and all parishioners are so glad and wish many Blessings to each of the Acolytes.
The Lisnakill Cemetery Mass takes place on Thursday, July 31, at 7pm. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Pat Fitzgerald, P.P. Lisnakill Graveyard in Lisnakill, Butlerstown (X91 P2N5) is a historical burial ground with deep cultural and local significance.
The cemetery features a variety of headstones, some dating back centuries, reflecting the area's rich heritage and traditions. It is situated near the ruins of Lisnakill Church.
Surrounded by the tranquil countryside of Waterford, it offers a peaceful setting for reflection and remembrance.
Lisnakill Graveyard remains an important landmark, preserving the history and legacy of the local community.
Waterford have two Summer Football Camps coming up in August.
Week One – August 5 to 8 from 10am to 2pm.
Week Two- August 11 to 14 from 10am to 2pm. Price €60 per person. Family Rates and Day Rates available.
Boys and Girls born in 2013 to 2019.
A great way to fill those last few weeks of Summer with two weeks of football before the new school-age Season begins in September. Ben Wadding Park, Poleberry X91 W288.
Limited spaces available, so get in touch by texting Elaine on 086 1039376.
If you are aged 18-35 and looking for a different way to spend a weekend of the Jubilee Year with other young adults, check out our Frassati Camino along St. Declan’s Way.
80Kms over four days from the Rock of Cashel to Ardmore Round Tower.
Dates: July 31-August 4 . Price €275 pps.
Ages 18-35 (pilgrims must be aged 18 or over by 31/7/25).
Price includes Half-board Accommodation at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary. Insurance, Packed lunch daily, bus transfers to and from St. Declan’s Way each day.
Full Spiritual Programme including daily Mass, Evening programme at Holy Family Mission. Pilgrim Passport, Pilgrim Pack.
Spiritual Directors: Fr. Shane O’Neill and Fr. Vincent Stapleton.
For further information, email: www.waterfordlismore.ie/frassati-camino.
New Course Commencing August 11 at Manor St. John, Lisduggan, Waterford City.
Fully supported learning environment suitable for Adult Learners of all ages.
Connect Programme QQ1 Level 5 Fully Accredited Office Administration Course (WWETB).
Modules include: Customer Service, Business Administration-Text Production, Spreadsheets, Bookkeeping, Accounts, Medical Terminology and Work Experience. You can even earn while you learn: if you are over 18 years, you may qualify for a training allowance of €220 per week while completing this course.
Experience Course Times are 9.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 1pm Friday (With some flexibility due to self-directed learning). Limited places remaining.
For more information, please contact the Connect Programme by calling: 051 378975/o86 0233347, or emailing: connectprogramme@manorstjohn.ie.
This is a Free Course.
The Medjugorje Monthly Mass takes place in the Edmund Rice Chapel, Mount Sion, Barrack St., Waterford on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30pm with Rosary at 7pm.
Fr. Bobby Power will celebrate the Mass, and Ben Browne and the Medjugorje Choir will add to the occasion with their beautiful hymns.
Everyone welcome!
Good Luck to John Hayes from Waterford, heading off to New York to represent Waterford and Ireland in the World Carving Championships against the top carvers in the world.
Best of luck! John.
Could you change the life of a child in partnership with Child and Family Agency – Fostering First Ireland - Tusla?
We are looking for amazing families who can offer loving homes to a childlike Corey or Peter where they can thrive.
These closely bonded brothers will be placed separately, but both need the care, stability and support that only a foster family can provide.
Supports given: Access to Therapeutic Team, out of hours support, Training and Learning and a dedicated fostering link worker.
If you think you can make a difference – or if you’d just like more information – we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with our team at hhtps://fosteringfirstireland.ie/help-us-find-a-family-for-corey.
The death has occurred of Marie Power, Nee Daly, Sunrise Crescent, Waterford, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, aged 87 years.
Peacefully, in the tender care of her family and all the staff at South East Palliative Care Centre, Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford, predeceased by her husband Joseph (Josie), daughter Alice and parents Edward and Alice. Marie will be sadly missed by her sons Patrick, Edward, Joseph and Brendan, daughter-in-laws Angela and Fiona, son-in-law Amir, and grandchildren Leanne, Eoin and Rebecca.
Arianna, Nicholas, Andrew, Jessica and Jamie, great-granddaughters Ella and Avila, brother Ted, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Marie reposed in Power’s Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Friday, July 18, from 7:30pm, with Prayers at 8:30pm.
Marie’s removal took place on Saturday, July 19, to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am, after which Marie will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Donations, if desired to www.waterfordhospice.ie.
Laochas is a children’s mental health charity, and they do amazing work.
If your littles are looking for a summer camp, this one is worth supporting!
Come and enjoy four days of Mindful Arts, crafts, music and games, making friends and most importantly making fun!
All camps are inclusive of all neurotypes, but if your child would benefit from more one-to-one support, the Neuro Warriors camps would be the most suitable for their needs.
Neuro Warriors Junior Warriors 6-10 years from July 28-31.
Senior Warriors 9-13 years from August 11-14 at Quakers Meeting House, Newtown Road, Waterford. Time: 10am-1pm Cost €65 per person.
Booking essential tickets available on Eventbrite now – www.eventbrite.ie/o/laochas-the-warrior-soul-project-307727396600.
The Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan welcomed a large audience to the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall to celebrate the recent success of Up Down Boy at the Waterford News and Star Green Room Awards.
The Mayoral Reception was held in honour of David Hennessy, Sean Upton and Breda Giles for their roles in the acclaimed production.
The play received awards for Best Amateur Play, with David Hennessy named Best Director, Sean Upton was awarded Best Male Performance, and Brenda Giles took home the title of Best Female Performance.
Special congratulations to Sean Upton from Pathfinders St. Paul’s and Art Connects and all the crew of Up Down Boy.
Well done, all!
The Rosary takes place at the Lourdes Grotto, Belevedere, Paddy Browne’s Road, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6.30pm for the months of July to September.
The Grotto has been recently refurbished by Larchville/Lisduggan Resident’s Association and is looking splendid with beautiful flowers and plants.
All are welcome to join us to pray for world peace.
Congratulations to Michael Reilly, St. Paul’s Boxing Club, who won the National U19 Championship after beating Mullingar Elite Boxing Club’s Eddie Corcoran at the National Stadium.
Ireland’s Head Coach of Ireland’s Boxing Team, Zaur Anita, was one of his coaches. He defeated James McCann in his semi-final with a unanimous five-nil decision.
Michael is already an IABA Youth Champion. Maith thu Michael!
Pop into any Waterford Library Branch to register your child for our Summer Reading Challenge!
Rules for all our Summer Stars: Pick up a reading card; fill in your name, School and Class Teacher on the card, return your reading card to your local library before September 6.
It’s not too late to sign up for our Summer Stars Reading Adventure. Start a new reading habit!
Call into your nearest library and pick up your card.
The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridgie) O’Brien (Nee Power), 252 Larchville, Waterford City, Waterford, X91WCH) on July 17, formerly of The Knock, Connolly Place, and Blakes Lane, Waterford.
Late of the Jute Factory.
Bridget passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of the Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by husband Jimmy, sisters and brother.
Sadly, missed by her loving sons Eugene and Derrick, daughter Eleanor, son-in-law Willie John, daughter-in-law Wendy, grandchildren Shanice, Cian, Aoife, Roisin, Diarmuid, Jack and Eve, brothers John, Leo and Anthony, sisters Maisie, Susan and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Bridget reposed at her residence, 252 Larchville, Waterford (X91WCH0) on Saturday (July 19) from 4pm to 7pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 6pm.
Bridget’s funeral cortege walked from her residence for Requiem Mass on arrival on Sunday (20th) July in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, Waterford, at 11:30am, followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery, Waterford.
South-East Technological University is now offering 550 free or highly subsidised places through eriaSpringboard+ Choices from flexible, funded, career-focused programmes in Built Environment, Business, Computing, Engineering, Science, Hospitality and Media.
These courses are designed to meet the needs of employed applicants who wish to upskill over a shorter time frame.
All SETU Courses are part-time and are delivered in flexible modes designed to maximise access, including for people who are working.
For full information on eligibility, is available at: www.springboardcoursses.ie/eligibilty.
The Back-to-School Clothing/Footwear Allowance is now open for applications.
Ensure your children are prepared for the new school year with this vital support.
Find out if you are eligible and, if so, how much you qualify for.
Automatic payments will be made from July 14.
If you do not receive a notification about an automatic payment, and believe you meet eligibility criteria, you must apply online (even if you received the allowance last year.
Closing date for applications is September 30.
For any queries or assistance, please contact the Department of Social Protection email: https://www.gov./ie/en/department-of-social-protection/, or phone: 071-9193318 or 0818111113.
Phone lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Carrickpherish Library New members are always welcome to join our Knitting and Crochet Group in Carrickpherish Library.
The group meets every Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:45pm – all levels catered for!
So if you just want to renew your skills or share time with others interested in using their skills while chatting and getting to know new people!
This is the group for you! Also, please note the library is open for general use from 1pm to 8pm on a Thursday. All are welcome.
If you have any notes for this column, please contact nualacolfer33@yahoo.co.uk or marian.murphy@hotmail.com before Thursday each week.
