Local Notes: Birthday wishes, sad goodbyes and creative pursuits
St Paul's Church in Waterford
Deepest sympathy to the Keating Family on the death of a much-loved husband, father and grandfather, Thomas (Tommy) Keating, Ceannt Road, Cork Road, who died on Tuesday, October 28.
Formerly of Sexton Street and late of Keating Fabrication Ltd., Waterford His remains lay in repose at Thompson's Funeral Home on Sunday, November 2, with vigil prayers and rosary.
Requiem mass took place in St John's Church, Parnell Street, on Monday, November 3, followed by burial in St Declan's Cemetery, Riverstown, Tramore.
Predeceased by his son Mark, mother Anne and father Micheal, brother John, and sisters Brenda and Anne He is survived by his wife Mary, His sons Tommy, Fran and Micheal, his daughters Catherine and Marey, daughter-in-law Clara and son-in-law Stephen, 13 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren brothers Paddy and Jimmy, sisters Mai, Angela and Josie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relative’s neighbours and friends especially the Cogrel Family in France and the Keating Family in Australia. May he rest in peace.
A very happy 14th birthday is wished to Bobby Byrne, Ballybeg Court, who celebrated his birthday during the week.
Birthday wishes come to him from his Mam and Dad, his sisters and all his family and friends, especially his nanny, Helen Ballybeg Court.
A very happy birthday is wished to Jonathon Walsh, who celebrated his birthday recently. Jonathon is the youngest son of Tommy and Maria Walsh, 1 Priory Lawn, and birthday wishes come to him from all his family and his many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Craig Penkert, Ballybeg Park who celebrated his birthday during the week.
Birthday wishes come to him from all his family and his many friends.
A very happy birthday to Sophie Swift, who celebrated her birthday recently with all her friends. Birthday wishes come to her from all her family.
All in the Southend football club and his many friends send birthday wishes to Francie Carey a great club man who celebrated his birthday during the week.
Noel and Liz Byrne, Clonard Park, send birthday wishes to their beautiful granddaughter Haper Lily, who celebrated her fifth birthday on October 25 .
Congratulations to Sinead and Stephen Dalton, Clonard Park, who celebrated their wedding Anniversary during the week.
All their families send their best wishes to them for many more years of happiness. Sinead is the popular proprietor of Sinead hairdressing salon in Ballybeg stores.
It is with deep and sincere regret that we record the death of Mr. Sean Rowe Ashe Road, Kingsmeadow, who died on Wednesday, October 29.
Formerly of Ozanam Street and late of Waterford City and County Council.
His remains lay in repose at Thompson's Funeral Home on Friday, October 31, with vigil prayers and rosary.
Sean's Funeral cortege walked from Thompson's Funeral Home on Saturday, November 1, to the Holy Family Church for a requiem mass celebrated by Fr Langford, PP. followed by burial in Kilbarry cemetery.
Seanie was a lovely gentleman, always in good form. He loved a pint and all the craic that went on with his friends in the Yellow House. He loved his family and he will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Predeceased by his wife Rita, his great-grandson Rian, his parents William and Mary, his sister and brothers.
He is survived by his daughters Geraldine, Susan and Lorraine, son Anthony, son-in-law Greg and Kieran's daughter-in-law Trish, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brothers Thomas, Nicky, and Tony, sister Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends to whom we offer our deepest sympathy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Little Saints have finished for the Winter and will resume again in the New Year.
They all had a great time on Saturday, last where we finished the season with a Halloween party. Our Minors had hard luck on Sunday morning when they lost their semi-final to St Mary's in Dunhill on a very cold and windy morning.
Our seniors won their regulation battle against De La Salle.
We are always looking for new players, especially for our Minor team football and hurling.
If you live in the area and would like to play for St Saviours, please contact any committee member.
Southend FC Southend FC runs their Academy Friday Nights Lights for the little ones on Friday nights from 6pm to 6:45pm. All are welcome cost €2 from 4 to 8 years.
Training for schoolboys under 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5-15 to 6-45pm.
Parish News Shop open each weekday 9am to 12pm. Mass can be booked at these times, also open for candles, certs and mass cards. Baptism takes place every Sunday at 12pm One week’s notice is required.
Mass Times Weekdays Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday 9-30am NB No Mass on Wednesday. Sunday 8-30am, 11am and 5-30pm.
Fr Grant PP is available after Mass on Sunday to accept mass bookings or offerings for Mass.
Marriage: Three months’ notice is required. Care of the sick and elderly. If you have a relative or neighbour who is ill at home or in hospital, please let us know.
The Parish Shop is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm.
You can contact the office at 051376032, emailstsaviourspo@gmail.com or by parish text only mobile 089239519.
Items for this column may be emailed to marian.murphy@hotmail.com or phoned 0868727995 before Thursday each week.
Quote for the Week: “You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is going.
What you need is to recognise the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope”.
The Holy Souls Novena will take place in St. Paul’s Church beginning on Sunday, November 2 and will continue for nine days until Monday, November 10.
Mass every weekday morning at 10am during the Novena.
Weekend schedule as normal.
Masses will take place in Butlerstown Church as follows: November 18, 19, 20, at 7pm.
Envelopes for your intentions will be available in the coming weeks.
Mass Our special Bereavement Mass for all who have been bereaved recently or in the past will take place in:
St. Paul’s Church on Thursday, November 6, at 7:30pm Butlerstown Church on Thursday, November 20, at 7pm.
Civic Dollars launched to reward health and wellbeing as part of the Healthy Waterford Programme, Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Area Partnership have officially launched Civic Dollars as part of its Healthy Waterford programme.
This new inititive is designed to encourage residents to enjoy the city and county park’s and open spaces while improving health, wellbeing and community connection.
The Civic Dollars app rewards people for spending time outdoors in designated “earn Zones” across Waterford.
For every 30 minutes spent in these areas, users can earn Civic Dollars, which can be exchanged for rewards from participating local businesses or donated to community organisations and charities.
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan said: “It is about building a stronger, healthier Waterford for everyone.
If you would like to find out more about Civic Dollars Project, please contact Eoin Morrissey by email : eoinmorrissey@waterfordcouncil.ie or Lauren Walsh Kett – lwalshkett@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.
Congratulations to our very own TY student, Lily McCarthy, who has been awarded the Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award. Lily worked with Comhairla na nOg advocating for the implementation of a Jigsaw service in Waterford.
Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD recentely announced that €1 million in funding has been secured for the service here. For the third year in a row, the Michael Collins Memorial Trophy will be returning to the Pres.
Many congratulations to Lily and a shout out to all the finalists – wonderful students who truly have a sense of volunteerism and a community spirit.
Thanks to everyone for supporting non-uniform day, in aid of our very own Ms. Bambrick, who will travel to Uganda in November to plant trees as part of the Warriors for Humanity Plant the Planet Games.
A spooktacular congratulations to our best-dressed winners, Hannah (1st year) and Elma (6th year).
Well done to Tys, who took part in a pumpkin-carving competition for Halloween.
Some of our third-year JCSP students also carved pumpkins. Great work done by all!!
Lots happened in Pres for Maths Week! Maths Moments competition to raise awareness of our use of Maths in other subjects, escape rooms, @calmasterstemhub webinars and the first year maths Quiz were some of the events!
Get your entries in for our maths in my Life poster competition and Puzzle of the Day!
My Creative Community program is back, but with a difference!
This group is aimed at young people aged 13 to 15 living in Larchville, Lisduggan, Gracedieu, Carrickpherish and surrounding areas.
We have changed things around a little, added fashion design, jewellery making, and podcast production, and we are going to look at the skills needed in forming a social enterprise, who knows, we could have a few young entrepreneurs in the community.
Get in touch with Rosanne for further information about this special interest programme.
Starting Wednesday, November 5, in our Lisduggan Centre. Time 4.30pm – 6.30pm.
For more information, please contact Ciara: Monday to Friday 086 6093140, Caoimhe: Monday to Friday 083 0106398, Roseanne: Monday to Wednesday 083 1093436.
What a fabulous programme – much too good to miss!!
The death has occurred of Gerard Morris, O’Reilly Road, Waterford City, Waterford/Wexford Town, Wexford, formerly Hill Street, Wexford Town, Co. Wexford.
Gerard died peacefully in University Hospital, Waterford, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 27, 2025. May he rest in peace.
Gerard will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Bernie, his children Stephen and Aoife, their partners Michaela and Paul, his adoring grandchildren Chloe, Fionn, and Ide, his brother Fintan and his wife Jean.
Gerard will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, wonderful neighbours, and his many friends in Waterford and Wexford.
The Morris family would like to thank with great appreciation all the staff of the Oak Ward in University Hospital, Waterford, for the care, compassion and professionalism shown to Gerard throughout his time there.
May Gerard’s gentle soul rest peacefully. A celebration of Gerard’s life will take place in Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore X91TW21 on Wednesday, October 29, at 2pm to 2.30pm, after which the funeral home will remain open until 4.30pm for family and friends to pay their respects to Gerard’s family.
All are welcome.
As per Gerard’s wishes, his cremation service will take place in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork, at a later date. House Private, Please.
Family flowers only please, donations is desired to The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association or Waterford Hospice.
Bernie’s many friends in the Lisduggan, Lismore Park and Larchville areas send her their sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam delis.
Wishing Wayne Brazil Jnr. A very happy 17th birthday.
His Mam Catherine and all his family and friends send their best wishes for the best birthday ever.
Wayne has been such a wonderful big brother to his baby sister Caroline-Rae and a great support to his Mam during the past year since Caroline-Rae’s birth.
Happy days! Wayne.
Congratulations to Stephen and Paul Corcoran on winning a Bronze medal.
On one of the best days ever with Paul and Stephen, Annette and Liz travelled to Croke Park.
Fun and laughter and genuine quality time took over any thought we had of getting a medal, so receiving a bronze was a bonus we will never forget!
We forgot to mention that Stephen and Paul volunteer each week for Tramore Tidy Towns.
Well done, lads!
Led by the Island of Ireland Peace Choir at Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack Street, Waterford, on Friday, November 7, from 8pm to 9pm.
Take time to find peace, while remembering all who long for peace in our area and throughout the world.
We look forward to sharing this time with you.
All are very welcome.
Is looking for a few good volunteers to help plant the areas of Larchville and Lisduggan, and Manor St. John with spring and summer bulbs.
Making our neighbourhood beautiful with flowers for next year.
Everyone is welcome regardless of your level of fitness or age.
All materials are supplied or you can use your own shovel and gloves.
Meeting in the Church Carpark at 10am Saturday, November 1.
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The death has occurred of Patricia (Patty) Jacques (Nee Carew), Tir Connell Avenue, Lismore Lawn, Waterford City, Waterford October 27, 2025, formerly of St Alphonsus Road, Waterford.
Patty passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Signa Care, Ferrybank, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her son Paul, daughter Anne, husband John, father Freddie, mother Mary, sisters and brothers.
Sadly missed by her loving sons John, Barry, Ken, Ray and Karl, daughter Helen, daughter-in-law Philomena, Michelle, Deirdre, Caroline and Maureen, son-in-law Matt and Conor, grandchildren Hannah, Keelan, Niamh, Dylan, Liam, Fintan, Isaac, Creven, Senan, Sam, Nadine, Molly and Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Thursday (30th October) from 7.00pm to 8.30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8pm.
Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, Waterford, on Friday (October 31) at 10am, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner.
The family would like to thank all the carers for the care and kindness shown to Patty over the years.
Sunday, November 9 at Gardenmorris Estate, Kill, Co. Waterford.
Registration at 11am.
Raffle on the day.
Refreshments Served.
In aid of the Lourdes Pilgrimage Volunteers Travel Fund.
A cause worth supporting!
All are welcome.
Congratulations to David McGlynn, the first Irishman home in the Dublin City Marathon.
Well done David raising the Irish Flag and being such an amazing runner from Waterford!
Good luck with all your competitions in the future! You did Waterford proud!!
Maith an buacail!
A cluster of WWETB post-primary schools has proudly achieved the prestigious Digital Schools Award Europe, becoming among the first in Ireland to do so collaboratively!
Congratulations, especially to St Paul’s Community, for leading the way in digital innovation, teamwork and transformative learning.
Congratulations to all our winners of the Halloween Fancy Dress competition.
Thank you to all who participated, staff and students.
Enjoy the mid-term break!
Members of the History Club planted Crocus bulbs today as part of the Crocus Project from Holocaust Education Ireland. We look forward to seeing our Crocuses bloom in the springtime.
Congratulations to Student of the Term Winners: 4th year – Daniel O’Sullivan Westpal; 5th year – Jake Keane; 6th year – Conor O’Halloran.
Along with members of the Positive Behaviour Strategy Team, Mr. Bailey, Ms. Woods, and Mr/ Roche.
As part of our Positive Behaviour Strategy, one student from each year group is selected by our year heads and tutor who have exceeded expectations in multiple fields, including attendance, academic performance, extra-curricular activities and school spirit.
Busy times for Paul and Daniel in Pathfinders St. Paul’s!
Wishing Paul from Pathfinders St. Paul’s a very happy birthday!!
A great day was had by all, celebrating with his friends, plenty of cake, sweets, pie and coffee!
Enjoy your day! Paul Happy Birthday to Daniel, who also celebrated his birthday recently with his friends, coffee, cake in Costa and a Heineken 0.0. up in Dublin!
Wonderful celebrations for both Paul and Daniel.
If any of our distributors would like Holy Souls envelopes to deliver in their usual areas, please call to John in the Parish Centre after Mass on any week day morning.
Thank You.
The death has occurred of Nancy Neary (Nee Roche), Ossory Drive, Lismore Lawn, formerly of Gracedieu, Waterford, who died on October 13, 2025.
Predeceased by her parents, her sisters Eily and Maunie, brothers Richard, Billy, Teddy and Seamus.
Nancy will be sadly missed by her beloved husband John, daughter Lynette, sons Graham and Alan, grandchildren Eoin, Davin, Lauren and Sophie, son-in-law Aaron, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Nancy will repose in Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown (X91FW4A) on Friday, October 17, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Funeral arriving at St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, on Saturday 18th for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery.
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