Local Notes: Bereavements, remembrance service, school enrolments and much more
The writing workshops will run until mid-December
The death sadly occurred on Thursday, October 3, of Mr William (Bill) Curtin (Director of Waterford Tool Company), 'Aisling', Dunmore Road, Waterford, and formerly the Cork Road, Waterford. Predeceased by his loving son Declan and daughter Lisa, he is survived by his loving wife Angela, children Sandra, Maria, Lorraine and David, sisters Margaret and Patti, brothers Austin and Vincent, sons-in-law Tony, Niall and Iain, daughter-in-law CY, grandchildren Rebecca, Aileen, Conor, Finlay, Toby, Ewan, Henry, Harriet, Hugo, Huntter, Arabelle and Ellyot, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. William (Bill) will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives. neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass was held on Sunday, October 6, in St. Joseph & Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford at 9.30am, followed by burial in St Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford. Condolences are extended to William's (Bill) family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace .
The death sadly occurred on Sunday, October 6, of Mrs Kathleen (Kate) Phelan (née: Walsh), Harristown, Dunmore East, Co Waterford and formerly of Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford and late of St Monica's Ward, St Otteran’s Hospital, Waterford.
Predeceased by her loving husband Kevin and parents Pat and Kitty Walsh, she is survived by her loving children Pat, Catherine and Terri, grandchildren Maria, Michael, Tina, Shannon, Tamara, Dylan, Caithlyn and Jack, great-grandchildren Ada, Thaigh, Oisin, Ellen, Charlie, Leah, Conor, Ryan and Fionn, sisters, Alice, Biddy, Marie, Trisha and Helen, brothers Tom and Davy, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Kathleen will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday, October 8, in St Anne’s Church, Fews, Kilmacthomas, at 12noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Condolences are extended to Kathleen's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Sunday, October 6, of Mrs Mary Atkins (nee: Cullinane), Ballymountain, Ferrybank, Waterford and formerly of Liccaun, Dunmore East, Co Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Billy, brothers Davy, Jimmy and Neddy, and sister Josie. She is survived by her loving children Rita, Maria, Helen, Noel and Trisha, son-in-laws Gary and Damien, grandchildren, Colm, Lee, Nicole and Sophie, great-granddaughter Summer, brother John-Joe, sister-in-law Ann, brother-in-Law Tony, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Mary will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday, October 10, at 1pm, in St Senan’s Church, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Condolences are extended to Mary's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Saturday, October 5, of Mrs Lilia Dwyer, late of Morrisson’s Road, Waterford / Passage East, Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Joe, she is survived by her loving son Francis, extended family neighbours and friends. Lilia will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place in St John The Baptist Church, on Thursday, October 10, at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Crooke Cemetery. Condolences are extended to Lilia's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
University Hospital Waterford Maternity Service would like to invite all who have experienced pregnancy, infant or child loss to attend a service of remembrance on Sunday, October 27, at 4pm in Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Waterford. All who have experienced pregnancy, infant or child loss are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
We are seeking play volunteers to support children and young people in Waterford University Hospital. Volunteers provide a space for fun and give them a positive experience. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and available for two hours, once a week, weekday or weekends. Find more information and apply here online at https://childreninhospital.ie
The next Irish Blood Foundation donor clinics will take in Waterford as follows: Woodlands Hotel, Waterford - Monday, October 14 to Thursday, October 17, from 3.50pm to 8.10pm and from Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 23 (from 3.50pm to 8.10pm. This is an appointment based clinic only. Please contact 1800 222 111 to book your appointment. Check your eligibility at giveblood.ie
Waterford Libraries is delighted to again bring a series of free Writing Workshops to the people of Waterford. The programme will run until mid-December and gives participants an opportunity to attend courses in both Irish and English. The courses are free of charge open to people over 18 years of age resident anywhere in County Waterford. Application forms are also available at library desks.
The Waterford Spooky Tunnel experience at the Waterford Greenway will be in place for the public to enjoy from Friday, October 25 until Thursday, October 31, inclusive. This is a ‘walk through experience’ that promises to be a sight to behold for all age groups and best of all it’s free.
St Joseph and Benildus Church Winter Crochet Workshop will be held at St Joseph and St Benildus Parish Centre. Taught by Olive Ruane, classes will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 12 and 19 and also on December 3, 10 and 17, from 11am to 12.30pm. The workshop will introduce participants to the basics of crochet and will be ideal for beginners. The cost will be €25 and please bring a 4mm crochet hook. To register contact the parish office at 051 348077 or email: parishofficejbm@gmail.com
Deepen your prayer life through four inspiring recorded lectures on Praying the Psalms, part of the Tarsus Scripture series. Meetings will be held on October 15, 29, and November 12 from 7.30pm to 9pm in the St. Joseph and St Benildus Parish Centre. The event is free and all are welcome. Attend freely or book through the parish office at 051 348077 / parishofficejbm@gmail.com. Join us and enrich your spiritual journey.
Are you aged 13 to 18 and passionate about singing or playing an instrument? Join our youth choir. The choir performs once a month at the 9.30am Mass in St Joseph & St Benildus Church with rehearsals every second Wednesday at 5.30pm. For more info or to join, contact the parish office at 051 348077 or email parishofficejbm@gmail.com
Cuppa Agus Comhra a chance to chat “as gaeilge” takes place every Thursday from 11am to 12noon, facilitated by Angeline. Whether you are “líofa” or would just like to practise your “cúpla focal” beidh fáilte romhat. Please contact the parish office to book at 051 348077 or parishofficejbm@gmail.com
Join us this Winter at Carbally Community Centre for a variety of exciting activities and classes over the winter. Whether you’re looking to stay active, get creative or connect with others we’ve got something for everyone. The schedule includes: Monday - Yoga from 7.15pm to 8.15pm (087 7637514); Drama from 8pm to 10pm (Instructor: James Rocket 087 7574766); Tuesday Club for Seniors (Contact 086 0658495); Arts and Crafts for children (Contact: 086 8557041); Wednesdays - enjoy a day off or plan something special with your friends and family; Thursday - Café Connect (Adults) cookery classes (Contact 087 9027425); Crochet Classes (Contact: 085 8502375); Friday - Taekwondo Classes for children from 5pm to 6pm (Contact: 086 1005500); Saturday - Healthy Waterford Programme from 11am to 12noon (six week course) Contact: Sarah on 083 1883676); Youth Club from 6pm to 7pm (Contact: 086 8567041); Arts and Crafts (Adults) from 7pm to 9pm (contact 086 8124332). For Bookings and enquiries, including parties, Astro Turf and meetings please contact us at 086 89086. We look forward to seeing you.
A Halloween Community Party will take place at Carbally Community Centre (X91 NW64) on Monday, October 28, from 5pm to 7pm. The event will include a disco, Halloween games, pumpkin-carving competition and scarecrow competition. There will also be tea/coffee, burgers and treats. Admission to the event will be €5 or €15 for families.
Would you be interested in setting up and/or being part of a Men’s Shed in the Dunmore East area? An open public meeting to discuss the possibility will take place on Tuesday, October 22, at the Haven Hotel, Dunmore East at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Waterford's Geological Heritage will be focus of attention in Ardkeen Library on Tuesday, October 29, at 6.30pm. Join Robbie Galvin, Geologist from Waterford's Copper Coast Geopark, for an engaging talk on Waterford’s geological history. Discover how volcanic eruptions, glacial movements, and ancient rock formations shaped both the landscape and local communities. Whether you're a geology enthusiast or curious, this talk offers fascinating insights into Waterford’s natural heritage. It will be a free event and booking will be required on 051 849755 or by email through ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
Ardkeen Library will host a storytelling group with Tom Mullane Storytelling on Thursdays from 2pm. Can you tell a story? Let's get together to hear each other’s stories. It can be funny, serious, happy, sad or anything inbetween. To register your interest call us on 051 849755 or email ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
Tales and Rhymes take place in Ardkeen Library on Fridays from 10.30am to 12pm. Children under 12 years must be accompanied and supervised in the library by a parent/guardian and all are welcome.
A Draughts Club for adults takes place in Ardkeen Library on Thursdays at 10.30am. Drop in and all are welcome.
St John of God National School, located on Passage Road, Waterford City, is now accepting applications for Junior infants for September 2025. Admissions are open from now until November 1. To apply visit the school website at www.stjohnofgod.net or drop into the school or call the school office on 051 876255. Interested in visiting the school? Please phone to schedule your visit.
