Local Notes: Book launch, festive tea and birthday wishes
Birthday tributes are made to Margaret O'Keefe and James Cleary. Stock Image.
The death has sadly occurred on Wednesday, November 5 2025 of Mrs. Alice Nolan née Corcoran St. John’s Park, Waterford.
Predeceased by her loving and loved husband John She is survived by her loving sons John, Jim, Michael, David and Brian, daughter Caroline, daughters-in-law Mags, Trudi, Jackie, Maria and Lisa, son-in-law Kevin, grandchildren Lia, Aoife, Megan, Jason, Michaela, Laura, Rachael, Sonia and Adam, great grandchildren, brothers Mick and John, sisters Maura, Phyllis, Helen, Maria and Breda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Alice will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place Saturday, November 8, in Sacred Heart Church, The Folly at 12pm, followed by burial in St. Otteran’s Cemetery, Ballinaneeshagh, Cork Road, Waterford.
Condolences are extended to Alice's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
We welcome Callum Matthew Casey, Connie Maria Casey and Oisín Christopher Keogh into our Christian Community through Baptism.
Please keep them, their parents and godparents in your prayers. Baptism enquiries / bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com.
The Autumn collection for the support of the Priests of the Parish was taken up at all masses last weekend.
Many thanks to all of those who have contributed.
If you have forgotten to bring your envelope, please bring it with you next weekend, or drop it into the sacristy during the week.
We are most grateful for your generous support.
The Parish Novena for the Holy Souls will begin on Monday next, 3 of November, and will continue until Tuesday, November 11.
Please come and join in the Novena by praying at Mass whenever you can attend.
Lourdes tractor and vintage run, Sunday, 9 of November 2025, Gardenmorris Estate, Kill, Co. Waterford. Registration at 11am.
Raffle on the day. Refreshments Served. In aid of the Lourdes Pilgrimage Volunteers Travel Fund.
We're bringing back our much-loved Christmas movie as part of Winterval 2025.
Giant screen, plenty of seating, cosy atmosphere, festive treats, and gluhwein for your busy parents.
Kicking off on Friday, November 21, you can catch ELF on the big screen at The Reg Venue.
Show times Thursday and Fridays 1pm and 3pm, Saturday and Sundays 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.
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, November 21, 2025, at 10:15am 051 849755.
Sew You Think You Can Stitch Sewing course starting on November 6, 2025, from 10am to 12pm for 6 consecutive weeks here in the Butlers with Niamh Daly.
With over 40 years of experience, Niamh will guide you through the magic of sewing, repairing and upcycling, turning old favorites into new treasures.
Bring your own machine if you have one and any clothes you’d love to alter, cost €60 0r pay as you go.
For more information, contact: amy.mcguire@butlercommunitycentre.ie.
Pickle Ball Ever played indoor pickleball? Try a game at Butler Community Centre?
Just book at www.sportskey.com, we'll have the court, net, bat and balls ready.
Pickleball is a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played by two or four players on a badminton-sized court with a net.
Players use paddles to hit a plastic ball over the net until a fault is committed, such as failing to return the ball, making a serve illegal, or stepping into the non-volley zone (the "kitchen") to hit the ball.
The game is typically played to 11 points, win by two, with only the serving team able to score points.
Set dancing at Butler Community Centre Have fun, exercise and learn to set dance classes started on October 30 for 8 weeks from 8pm – 10pm in Butlers Community Centre, Waterford.
All welcome over 18s teacher Flor O Mahony, fvomahony@gmail.com.
Set dancing at Butler Community Centre in Saint John's Park, organised by Waterford New Communities Network. A little bit of fun, a Lot of exercise.
Golden Girls Aerobic Fitness: Golden Girls aerobics Fitness in Butlers Community Hall €6 pay-as-you-go on Mondays from 10.15am – 11am Circuit training.
All levels class that includes exercises to increase strength, improve coordination.
Fitness and memory retention in fun, non non-intimidating environment.
On Wednesday from 11am – 11.45am chair exercise class: low impact fitness class geared to Active Adults 50+.
Great class for those who wants to improve bone density, cardio fitness, balance to stay strong, mobile and independent.
On Fridays from 11am – 11.45am.
Gentle Pilates: class combines very gentle mat Pilates exercises for over 50’s who want to develop core strength, find relief from tight muscles and back pain.
Take the class at your own pace and have fun. For further information, contact: Anna on 0872881173 email: annahawrylak@icloud.com.
Table Tennis: Whether you're brand new to table tennis or looking to sharpen your basics, come join us in a friendly and fun environment, led by qualified coaches who will guide you every step of the way.
Our Open Play sessions on Tuesdays 8–10pm Fridays 6–8pm in Butler’s Community Centre Waterford. Let’s play, have fun, and grow together as a community.
Forum Bingo is hosting a Bingo Night for Waterford Helping the Homeless
Forum Bingo in Waterford is hosting a bingo night on Tuesday, November 18, fundraising for Waterford Helping the Homeless.
Tickets are €10 each and there will also be a raffle held on the night. If you're interested in buying tickets for the bingo, please get in touch.
Thanks again to Forum Bingo, who have always been good friends to Waterford Helping the Homeless.
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 Street Where You Live has been overwhelming, and as such, I have decided to open the launch of the book to the public.
The launch will be on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 7pm to 9pm in the Trinity Suite, Granville Hotel, The Quay, Waterford.
If you are living in Waterford and the surrounding districts, please make it to the launch. If you can’t make it, I will make alternative arrangements to get the book to you.
I will be signing the book for those who purchase it at the launch. The cost of the book will be €30.
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 or Sunday, November 29 or 30 2025 3pm – 6.30pm.
Tea is served sharp at 3pm. Over 18's 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 is available, including counselling, art therapy, acupuncture, music therapy, reflexology, reiki, craniosacral 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.
The Solas Men’s Hub is a new monthly activity-based group for men living with a cancer diagnosis.
Join a group of men who understand what you’re going through. Our group offers connection and support through shared activities.
Gentle group activities once a month - gentle sporting activities, games, visits to places of interest.
Peer support from men who’ve been there. Relaxed, friendly meet-ups.
On Monday, November 10, the Men’s Hub will meet in the Butlers Centre, St John’s Park, Waterford, for Walking Soccer.
The Group will meet at 11am and have refreshments afterwards. All abilities are welcome- this is a modified version of soccer that uses walking instead of running, making it a low-impact activity.
Booking is essential. Please call 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie to reserve a place.
There is no charge for these activities, and we would ask participants to make their own transport arrangements.
Our next Charity Breakfast fundraiser in aid of Waterford Hospice will take place on Saturday, November 15 at 10am.
Breakfast will be served from 10am from our Carvery with Tea/Coffee for €15, with all proceeds going to the charity. There will be live music with Gavin the Piano Man.
Join us for another great fundraiser.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre is running a nine-week Free Online Parents Plus Early Years Programme.
For parents of children aged 0-7 years of age. This will be Online in the evening from 7-9pm 1 evening a week.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, please ring Anne on 051306728 or email info@sacredheartfrc.ie . We are hoping to start this in early October to have it completed before Christmas.
A very big Happy Birthday is wished to Margaret O’Keeffe, who celebrated her 60th birthday recently, with family and friends.
May this special day bring you endless joy, wonderful memories, and the love of family and friends. Here’s to celebrating you.
Birthday wishes come to you Margaret from all your family and a wide circle of friends.
A very big Happy Birthday is wished to James Cleary, who celebrated his 70th birthday recently, with family and friends.
Seventy years young: A lifetime of adventures, wisdom, and cherished memories. Here's to many more.
Birthday wishes come to you, James, from all your family and wide circle of friends.
