Local Notes: Christmas appeals, meet-ups and gift ideas
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The death has sadly occurred on Saturday, November 22, 2025, of Mr John McGrath, Collins Avenue, Dunmore Road, Waterford.
Predeceased by his loving parents, brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife Margaret, son Stephen, daughter-in-law Louise, granddaughter Kelly and husband Jonny, great granddaughter Orla-Daisy, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
John will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place in St. Mary’s Ballygunner, on Tuesday, November 25, at 11:30am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Condolences are extended to John's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
The death has sadly occurred on Friday, November 21, 2025, of Mr John Warren Ballygunnermore, Waterford, formerly of St. Ursula's Terrace and late of Waterford Crystal.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Biddy, son Niall, brother and sisters.
He is survived by his loving family, John, Paul, Caroline, David and Ruth, sister Anne and Kay, grandchildren Shauna, Warren and Aoife, daughters-in-law Lorraine and Catriona, sons-in-law Tony and Steven, sister-in-law Bernie, brothers-in-law Frank and Tony, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
John will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place in at 2pm. St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, on Monday, November 24.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Condolences are extended to John's family, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
The death has sadly occurred on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, of Mrs Breda McDonald Née Rowe, Knockboy Village, Ballygunner, Waterford.
Predeceased by her loving parents, Lar and Biddy.
She is survived by her loving daughters Elizabeth, Laureena (Atkins) and Breeda (Moloney), Breda's partner Michael, sons-in-law Ian, Alan and Martin, grandchildren Calvin, Martha, Peadar, Jayden, Ellie and Hailey, brothers Larry and Michael, sisters Mary (Weafer), Rita (Morrissey) and Stastia (Harrington), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Breda will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place in St. James Church, Horeswood, on Thursday, November 27, at 12pm, after which Breda was laid to rest in Horeswood cemetery.
Condolences are extended to Breda’s family, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
The death has sadly occurred on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, of Mr Anthony (Tony) Russell Collins Avenue, Waterford City, Waterford, former Principal of St. Paul's Community College.
Predeceased by his loving parents, his sister and his brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary and loving father of Catherine, Antoin, Dominic and Robert.
Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Eoin, Conor, Erica and Isabel, son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Tammie, Roberts' partner Susan and Michelle, his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place on Friday, November 28 in St. Joseph's Home Chapel, Abbey Road, Ferrybank, Waterford at 10:30am. Private cremation to follow.
Condolences are extended to Anthony’s (Tony) 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.
Parish Shop: Christmas mass bouquets and gifts items available now.
We also have a beautiful selection of Christmas gifts to help you prepare for the season.
From cards and candles to nativity sets and festive decorations, you will find everything you need to bring Christmas spirit into your home.
Come early and avoid the December crowd, as items tend to go quickly this time of year. Feel free to stop by and browse!
This will be our fourth year supporting Susie, who feeds homeless men and women in Railway Square.
Your kindness and generosity enabled us to gift 35 Christmas bags last year.
All new clothes, toiletries, chocolates, etc. can be left in the boxes at the back of St. Joseph & Benildus church or St Mary's.
Items can also be dropped into the parish shop between 11am -2pm. Closing date: Sunday, December 14 2025.
Susie and her team of volunteers are so grateful for your support and kindness.
Children’s Liturgy Group is recruiting new leaders to support our present team.
What is the Children’s Liturgy Mass?
It is making the Word of God more accessible to children in an age appropriate Mass, allowing them to participate more fully in Mass.
Suitable for children of preschool & primary school age.
Why do we need leaders?
To keep the Children’s Liturgy Mass running weekly, we cannot do this without the help of new leaders.
When is Children’s Liturgy Mass?
Sunday 10am Mass at St. Benildus & St Joseph’s.
Who are the present leaders?
We consist of parents/guardians/grandparents and are fully vetted by the parish.
If you are interested in keeping the Children’s Mass up and running to support families attending Mass with young children, please contact the parish office for further information or speak to any of the leaders after Mass.
Coffee Morning 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.
Christmas in Benildus Concert: Celebrate the season with us on Monday, December 22, at 7:30pm in St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church (doors open at 7pm).
Tickets are €20 and can be purchased from the Parish Office or by contacting Phyllis O’Shea at 087-9293553.
Come along for an evening of music, poetry, readings, and Christmas cheer!
Further details are available on our website and Facebook page, or by reaching out to the parish or Phyllis directly.
Christmas sale in aid of MSF Gaza on Saturday, December 6 2025, in St. Joseph and St. Benildus church hall, Newtown X91 W659.
Donations of unwanted gifts, cakes, toys in good condition, plants and Christmas items are gratefully accepted.
Tea, coffee and a raffle.
Please join us and help support this urgent cause, or to make a donation www/idonate.ie/fundraiser/deisemsfgaza or enquiries to 086-7367129.
Intergenerational Christmas Coffee Morning at 11am on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Central Library.
There will be music, poetry, and song by the Bealtaine Choir, U3A and local schools, along with festive refreshments from the Europe Direct Centre on the morning.
All are 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, 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.
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.
Christmas in St John's on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30pm featuring St. John's Parish Choir, St. Declan’s NS Choir, Waterpark NS Choir, Edmond Rice Choral Society and Sacred Heart Simply Singing Group, along with Special Guests The Barrack Street Band.
A collection in aid of the Order of Malta Ireland Ambulance Corps Waterford Unit will be made after the concert.
Waterford Musical Society, in collaboration with Waterford Centre of Music, proudly presents Christmas at Christ Church- a heartwarming, festive concert, set in the stunning surroundings of Waterford's Christchurch Cathedral.
Bathed in the warm, flickering glow of candlelight, the rich acoustics of this historic building and the festive sounds of two of Waterford's leading musical ensembles, the true spirit of Christmas will come to life in an evening of song.
Featuring well-known, local performers, soaring choral arrangements and a children's choir from WCM Stage School that will touch the hearts of all.
Christmas at Christ Church will be a beautiful evening of classic carols, seasonal favourites and Christmas hits the whole family will love.
Tickets are €12.50 and available on Eventbrite. http://www.evenbrite.ie.
Next Healing Service in the Cathedral is on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3pm.
All are warmly welcome.
Choir from Solas Cancer Support Centre.
We are thrilled to welcome the Choir from Solas Cancer Support Centre to Ardkeen Library for a special Christmas Carol performance.
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7pm (refreshments served from 6:30pm).
All are welcome.
Please donate old and unused wool you have at home.
Drop off at Ardkeen, Carrickpherish, Central, Portlaw and Tramore Libraries.
This wool will be used by Waterford Library Craft Groups to support Community Causes.
For more information, contact Ardkeen Library on 051 849755.
Come along to the launch of the Vintage Vibes Coastal Community Hub on Sunday, December 7, at 2pm in The Fisherman's Hall, Dunmore East, with live music, tea, coffee, mince pies and chat and enter for the best Christmas outfit competition.
The group aims to create social opportunities for older people in the community to get together and to celebrate ageing well, organising events and excursions, and also providing a hub where people can simply meet and chat.
Come along and meet other members of the group and celebrate ageing well in our community.
Find the perfect festive gifts at Dunmore East RNLI Lifeboat Shop!
From RNLI gifts & clothing to Christmas cards, we’ve got something for everyone on your list.
Open: Wednesdays –Saturdays: 11am–4pm Sunday: 12.30pm–4.30pm.
Can’t make it to the shop? Pick up our Christmas cards at Harbour Stores, Dock Rd or The Lemon Drop, Tramore.
Support a great cause and spread some Christmas cheer!
The Official Opening of our Magical Winter Wonderland took place on Saturday, November 29.
Booking is now open for all dates from the end of November to December 31, 2025.
Make a visit to the Enchanted Garden Winter Lights at the Japanese Gardens, Tramore, County Waterford, part of your family tradition this Christmas.
https://lafcadiohearngardensbookings.rezgo.com.
