Local Notes: Charity concerts, memorial fun run and Spring into Learning
Martin Halley 5K Memorial Fun Run Run or walk with us on Friday, May 8, at Carbally Community Centre, Rathmoylan, Ballymacaw, Dunmore East
The death has sadly occurred on Tuesday, April 7, of Mrs Mai Egan, nee Fanning, late of St. John’s Park, Waterford and St Joseph’s Home, Ferrybank.
Formerly of the Bucket Factory and FÁS Predeceased by her loving husband Tony (Foxy), son Derek, brothers John and Pat, sisters Rita, Breda and Kathleen.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Colette. grandchildren Amy, Holly and Adam, great-grandchildren Isla and Noah, son-in-law Ger, sisters Paula and Gretta, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Mai will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place on Saturday, April 11, at 11am, followed by burial in St Otteran’s Cemetery, Ballinaneeshagh, Cork Road, Waterford.
Condolences are extended to Mai’s family, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is recruiting volunteers in Waterford to support its home visitation work – offering much-needed support, a listening ear, and practical help to people facing difficult times.
Through SVP’s local conferences, volunteers meet individuals and families in their homes, help them explore options, offer practical support, and signpost them to additional services.
A typical commitment is just a couple of hours a week, with Induction Training, Garda Vetting & guidance from experienced members.
If you are interested in becoming a Home Visitation volunteer in your community in Waterford City or the county, you can take the first step today.
Request an application form online at svp.ie/volunteer.
If you would like a chat with our Member Support Officer prior to submitting an application to hear more about what’s involved, please contact Sinead by email on sinead.wall@svp.ie or by call/text to 086 0412328.
Waterford Male Voice Choirâ¯will celebrateâ¯itsâ¯25th Anniversaryâ¯by hosting anâ¯Anniversary Charity Concertâ¯in aid of theâ¯Little Sisters of the Poor, Waterfordâ¯, onâ¯Friday, May 15â¯, in theâ¯SETU Chapel, College Street, Waterford,â¯commencingâ¯at 7.30pm.
Guest performers on the night will be theâ¯Barrack Street Concert Bandâ¯andâ¯De La Salle Senior Choirâ¯, together with soloistâ¯Stephanie Ní Fhoghlú.
Tickets cost €20 can be purchased from choir members and the Little Sisters of the Poor and include Anniversary Prize Draw entry.
Limited tickets available at the door on the night (cash only).
100% of the proceedsâ¯will go directly to the charity.
A Memorial Concert in the memory of Carmel Nairn will be held in Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, May 16, starting at 7pm, in aid ofâ¯two Waterford charities that were close to Carmel's Heart, The Waterford and South Kilkenny Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland and the Waterford Viking Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
There will be 11 acts in total performing, comprising of choirs, soloists , Brass Band, to name but a few.
Tickets cost €20 and are available on Eventbrite and from the Cathedral shop, or from any committee member.
Also, a raffle on the night.
Baptism enquiries / bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com.
Volunteer driver required for delivery of Meals on Wheels in the St John's Park area.
The route would take an hour a week and would require the use of a vehicle.
For further information, contact Lady Lane House. Phone: 051-874056 or email: ladylanehouse1@gmail.com.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock⯠â¯Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knockâ¯on Sunday, May 3, led by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. Departure Times: Tramore (Church Car Park): 6.30am.
Waterford (Miller’s Marsh Car Park): 7am.
There will be a break at Tipperary on both the outward and return journeys.
The bus will depart from Knock at 5.30 PM for the return trip.
Ticket Price: €35.
Tickets are available at the Parish Office at the Cathedral, as well as at Dominican, Ferrybank, Holy Family, and St Paul’s Churches during normal office hours.
For more information or to book your seat, please contact:
Michael Drohan: 089-4204804 Anne O’Connor: 051-381351 Grace O’Brien: 087-6354491.
Outrage Foróige Club is inviting all past members to their 25th Anniversary celebrations on Thursday, April 16 in the Butlers Community Centre at 7.30pm.
All are welcome.
Our Walking Football programme continues on Thursdays in Butler Community Centre.
Starting from 11am, our Walking Football group welcomes everyone over the age of 50 for an hour of fun & enjoyment, before refreshments afterwards, kindly sponsored by the Waterford Blues Supporters Club.
Contact community@waterfordfc.ie for further information.
Wellbeing for elderly people on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm.
Over 50s singing classes, group breathing control, vocal technique and warm ups, singing songs you Love.
Open for new members who love singing.
Join us, free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and biscuits, €10 per class, pay as you go booking 0894158263 maria.musicclasses@gmail.com.
Argentinian tango every week on Tuesdays from 8pm – 10pm at Butler Community Centre, St John’s Park.
Call Hernon 085 142 5573.
Whist Club (card game) at the Butler Center, St John's Park has changed to Wednesday’s at 7pm -9pm.
They would love to see all their old players and new players would be most welcome, €5 per person, all new members welcome.
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.
Concert of hope in aid of Pieta featuring Adam Mernin, Dunmore East Christian Fellowship Choir, Daniel Mernin, John Stone, Katie & Molly Power, Karissa Thatcher, Mernin Brass Quartet, SETU Music School Guitar Ensemble, Waterford Indian Sangam in St Andrew’s Church, Dunmore East on Friday, May 1 at 8pm.
Tickets at 15 from John Palmer Music, Georges Street, Waterford –Costcutter, Dock Road, Dunmore East – Sean McGrath on 087 9384465.
Martin Halley 5K Memorial Fun Run Run or walk with us on Friday, May 8, at Carbally Community Centre, Rathmoylan, Ballymacaw, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford X91 NW64.
Registration is at 6pm. Starting time: Walkers 7pm – Runners 7.30pm timed event.
Entry fee €10 for runners, €5 for walkers, 15 for a family.
Children under 12 are free.
The event will be followed by the presentation of the medals at the Carbally Community Centre.
Tea and sandwiches will be available on the night.
All proceeds will go towards further development of the Carbally Community Centre.
For further information, contact Eleanor – 085 1344403.
Central Library Waterford Central Library Spring into Learning with WWETB and Waterford Librariesâ¯Central Library Waterford onâ¯Wednesday, April 15, fromâ¯1pm - 2pm.
Find out More about Apprenticeships, College, Services to Business and Skills to Advance withâ¯WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Boardâ¯and how your local library can help.
Clothes Swap Refresh your wardrobe and find something new to you Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford Council's Climate Action Team and Waterford Libraries are coming together to organise a Clothes Swap on Wednesday, the 15 of April in Central Library, Lady Lane in Waterford City from 5pm – 6:30pm with Clothes Drop Off from 11am onwards.
This is a free event and all are welcome.
Book your spot at:â¯https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../waterford-clothes-swap...
The Details - Bring up to five pieces of clean adult clothing (in good repair) to the library, between 11am and 5pm and swap them for a voucher for the same number of pieces.
The Swap opens from 5pm, where you can browse the donated pieces and find out more about mending and bringing new life to your clothes.
The EU has a Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles to create a greener textiles sector.
The aim is a major shift inside the industry and among consumers, creating a whole new sustainable ecosystem for textiles by the end of this decade.
This event is also part of the Waterford Lifelong Learning Festival 2026.
The Arts Office, Waterford City and County Council, by kind permission of the Keane family, is now inviting entries for a previously unpublished short story for this year’s Molly Keane Creative Writing Award.
Apply online at https://waterford.submit.com/show/366.
The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday, May 1, at 2pm.
We are looking for someone to join our Team here in The Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre, Richardsons Meadow, Old Tramore Road, Waterford.
For more information, contact your local Intreo Centre or St. Brigid’s Family and Community Centre on 051 375261 Fundraising Bingo Night Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre is hosting a Fundraising Bingo Night in the Forum on Tuesday, April 21.
If you or anyone you know would like to buy a ticket, please call to the Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre, Richardson's Meadow, Old Tramore Road, Waterford.
Tickets are €10 each, and there will also be a raffle on the night.
Doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 8pm.â¯
