Local Notes: A surprise engagement, a silent book club and Halloween fun
Orla Jordan and Jack Bell after she had said yes
The death has sadly occurred on Sunday, October 19, 2025, of Mr. Chris (Christy) Walsh, Eldon Terrace, John’s Hill, Waterford.
Pre-deceased by his loving parents, Nancy and Piery Walsh.
He is survived by his loving wife Liz (White) and Sister Ann (Kavanagh), his brothers-in-law Terence, Joe, Sam (White) and Tim (Kavanagh), goddaughter Sarah, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.
Chris will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Requiem mass took place on Wednesday, October 22, in St. John’s Church, Parnell Street at 12pm.
Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner. Condolences are extended to Chris's (Christy) family, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Over 65 years of age and living in Waterford City? Garden Care and maintenance, smoke alarm installation, power washing, minor DIY and repairs and more.
Just contact the Care & Repair Team for your free on-site visit.
0830927806/051841740 or email: careandrepair@wap.ie.
Our Care and Repair Team is experienced and fully Garda Vetted.
The wait is almost over. Halloween at the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens begins Friday, October 17- 31.
Join us every day 11am–5pm, for our Daytime Halloween Experience: Spirits of the Kwaidan Forest, Japanese Spirit Path, Ghost & Witches Walk, Spider Web & Skeleton Patch and lots of eerie surprises.
Perfect for adults & little monsters alike, don’t miss it.
All Saints Family Day at Holy Family Mission All Saints Family Day at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, E91 H584.
Saturday, November 1 – Special All Saints Party with music, games, dress-up and saints parade! Bring a packed lunch.
Donation only. Pre-booking is essential. Email info@holyfamilymission.ie or call 052 613 3181.
Every Wednesday morning immediately after 10.30 am Mass at St. Joseph & Benildus Church.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
No booking required, just show up.
We hope to see some new faces.
Autumn is the perfect time to plant a tree and do something positive for the environment.
Trees help clean the air, support wildlife, and play a vital role in slowing climate change.
If you’d like advice on choosing, planting, and caring for trees, visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/planttrees/advice/.
Chat as gaeilge over tea/coffee, on Thursdays 11am – 12pm, in Benildus Parish Centre.
All levels welcome, from líofa to cúpla focal. Facilitated by Angeline.
Book via Parish Office: 051 348077 or parishofficejbm@gmail.com.
Our Festive Tea tickets are now on sale at the Theatre Royal Waterford.
Tickets are €35 available to purchase from Theatre Royal Box Office on 051 874402 or online at https://theatreroyal.ie.
Join us for a fun filled, festive afternoon at the Granville Hotel on Saturday, November 29 or Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3pm – 6.30pm, tea served sharp at 3pm.
Over 18s event.
Support services @solascancersupportcentre 051 304604 / info@solascentre.ie.
Free professional support services are available to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in the Waterford and West Waterford area.
A wide range of services are available, including counselling, art therapy, acupuncture, music therapy, reflexology reiki, cranio sacral therapy, and life coaching.
One-to-one support for children and adolescents. art therapy, music therapy, play therapy and counselling.
For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie.
Services are free of charge. For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie.
Supporting your anxious child workshops coming up in November with Play Therapist Treasa Forristal.
Support your child in managing change and anxiety.
Suitable for parents/ guardians/ carers.
Central Library, Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:15am 051 849975.
Ardkeen Library Friday 21 of November 21, 2025, at 10:15am 051 849755.
Halloween Family Movie in Ardkeen Library, Friday, October 31, 2025, at 2pm, popcorn and treats for everyone.
No booking required children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Join the Nutty Scientists in Ardkeen Library for an engaging and educational workshop on greenhouse Effect and Climate Change. Friday, November 14, 2025, at 3:30pm.
For children aged 8 years and older. Contact Ardkeen Library to book; all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Join the Nutty Scientists in Ardkeen Library for an engaging and educational workshop on greenhouse Effect and Climate Change.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11am. For children aged 8 years and older.
Contact Ardkeen Library to book.
All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
The Silent Book Club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, November 11, at 6.30pm in Ardkeen Library.
Bring a book and come along to find out more looking forward to meeting you.
Animal Story Sack Session on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2.30pm in Ardkeen Library, suitable for ages 3 – 6 years booking required.
Animal Story Sack Session on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10.30am in Ardkeen Library, suitable for ages 3 years and younger. booking required.
Children under 12 years must be accompanied and supervised in the library by a parent/guardian.
Volunteer Opportunity at Ardkeen Library, Waterford.
Passionate about helping others?
Become a Volunteer Tutor with Age Action’s Getting Started Programme and make a real difference in someone’s life!
Help older people learn vital digital skills like: - Sending emails - Booking flights & shopping online and much more.
Location: Ardkeen Library, Waterford, on Wednesdays, from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Get involved today! volunteering@ageaction.ie.
Wednesday Board Games at Ardkeen library every week from 2:30pm – 4.30pm, plenty of board game fun – Uno, Scrabble, Connect 4 and much more. All welcome.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the library.
For further details, contact 051 849755 or email: ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie.
Lessons are held every Thursday mornings in Waterford city - All levels, abilities and ages catered for! Contact Collette Kenny Brinza for further details on 0868251028.
If you are living in the Williamstown or Dunmore Road area, we have an all-boys group running every Tuesday in Farronshoneen Youth Centre.
If you are interested, please don't hesitate to contact Nina on 0867816269.
Applications are now open for the Waterford Young Playwright 2025 award valued at €2500 for a young playwright aged between 15 - 30.
Applicants must have either been born or living in Waterford or have some connection to the city or county.
Applicants will be invited to submit a ten-page extract from an existing play, along with an outline for a new work and an indication of how the Award would benefit them in their pursuit of a playwriting career.
The Award will be administered by the Ted and Mary O’Regan Arts Bursary and the closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday the 31 of October at 5pm.
For further details, please visit: https://www.waterfordyoutharts.com.
Admissions Open St John of God National School on Passage Road, Waterford City, is now accepting applications for Junior Infants for September 2026.
Admissions opened on October 1 and will close on October 31.
To apply, visit the school website at www.stjohnofgod.net, drop by the school office or call 051-876255. For those interested in visiting the school, please phone to schedule a visit.
Pop into our RNLI Lifeboat Shop on the harbour in Dunmore East and discover our fantastic range of RNLI clothing, gifts, souvenirs, and Christmas cards – including our very own exclusive Dunmore East Christmas card.
Every purchase you make helps support the lifesaving work of the RNLI, so it’s shopping that really makes a difference.
Opening Hours: Wednesday –Saturday: from 11am-4pm Sunday: 12.30pm-4.30pm Come on down, find the perfect gift, and help us save lives at sea.
Congratulations to Orla Jordan, Viewmount and Sydney, Australia, on her engagement to Jack Bell, who surprised her on the beach in Australia, getting down on one knee to propose.
Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and endless joy as you begin this exciting new chapter together.
From all your family and friends in Ireland and Glasgow.
