Local Notes: Clubs, open nights and a very special birthday
Shotokan Karate is at Butler’s Community Centre, St John’s Park Waterford every Tuesday from 7pm – 8pm and Thursdays 7pm – 8pm. Stock Image.
Last week, we welcomed Seán Andrew White, Benny Thomas Cowman and Eloise Cunningham into our Christian Community through Baptism.
Please keep them, their parents and godparents in your prayers.
Baptism enquiries / bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com.
Please keep in your prayers Stuart McGovern, who will be ordained a priest for our diocese on Sunday, November 23, Solemnity of Christ the King, 3pm, in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within, Waterford.
Healing Service in the Cathedral Next Healing Service in the Cathedral is on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3pm. All are warmly welcome.
To mark the 100th anniversary of the First Saturday Apparition in Pontevedra, Spain, there will be a special conference in Knock on the first Saturday 6 of December 2025.
Adoration and confessions at 10am in the Reconciliation Chapel.
Talks from Bishop John Keenan, Antonia Moffat, and Fr. Philip Kemmy in St. John's Centre.
Rosary led by the Children's Rosary group, a 15-minute meditation led by Fr. Marius O'Reilly, as Our Lady requested for the First Saturdays, and time for lunch. At Fatima, Our Lady promised that there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved through this devotion.
For more info, visit: firstsaturdays.ie.
Little Nellie’s Baby Bank: A pro-life and pro-family charity serving local families, located at John’s Hill, Waterford.
Volunteers wanted: two hours per week. Roles include: Van Drivers: weekly two-hour delivery/ collection run (full licence). Baby Bank/Shop: sort donations, prepare baby packs, help on the shop floor. Sign up today: phone Pamela on 085-8623705.
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, which the whole family will love.
Tickets are €12.50 and available on Eventbrite. http://www.evenbrite.ie.
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.
Intergenerational Christmas Coffee Morning at 11:00am 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.
Thank you to everyone who showed up this evening for our open night. Oichenaloige, Shy Centre, Youth Work Ireland.
Thank you to all the young people who helped prep for the last couple weeks for tonight and to those who made cookies and posters.
We appreciate all your help.
Thank you to The Personalised Touch for the gorgeous balloon display and to Rob & Steve’s Confectioners for the fabulous cake.
Special mention for all our young people, parents and volunteers.
This evening wouldn't have happened without you all.
It was lovely to hear from the parents who grew up through this project, whose children are now part of it.
Erin’s Own LGFA Gaelic for girls don’t forget to come to our try night in the Butler community centre, Monday night, December 1 and 8 from 6-7pm, ages 6-10 years old.
Build new skills and confidence.
John’s perk is bringing Santa to the community centre on Saturday, December 6 from 3pm -7.30pm. €6 per child/€5 each for families with more than one child, pay on the door.
Come early to avoid disappointment children’s hot chocolate treat and a small gift included.
Holistic market raffle tickets can be bought at John’s Perk coffee trailer.
Waterford Christmas Holistic market on Saturday 6 of December from 1 -7pm in butler’s community centre, St. John’s Park, X91FEP4.
Holistic products, wax melts, jewelery gift sets, healings, angel card readings, crystals and lots more.
Walking football is a fun, non-contact sport held in Butler’s Community Centre, Waterford, every Thursday from 11am – 12pm.
It offers significant physical and mental health benefits.
As a team-based activity, Walking Football is a great way to socialise and meet others.
The game has simple rules designed with health and safety in mind. Only non-contact tackling is allowed, and the ball must never go above head height.
Walking football is played on small pitches with small goals and five, six or even seven-a-side teams.
It can be played on natural grass, on 3G/4G artificial pitches or indoors.
Whist Club (card game) at the Butler Center, St. John's Park has changed to Wednesdays 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.
Shotokan Karate is at Butler’s Community Centre, St John’s Park Waterford every Tuesday from 7pm – 8pm and Thursdays 7pm – 8pm.
All age welcome.
Shotokan Karate offers physical benefits like increased strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular health, alongside mental and spiritual advantages such as improved discipline, focus, self-confidence, stress reduction, and character development.
It also provides self-defense skills and a way to achieve greater self-awareness and inner 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.
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.
Please be advised that due to essential maintenance works, a portion of the perimeter path in Kilbarry Nature Park will be closed for the next two weeks.
People using the park are asked to follow the diverted route over the top of the park. We're sorry for any trouble caused during these works.
We will be collecting items for the less fortunate this Christmas.
Please drop items at the Shy centre.
There is a list below of what's accepted. All our young people will help to decorate and pack shoeboxes that we will pass on to local charities.
We will also be doing hampers if people want to donate non perishable food Items such as hats, gloves, scarves, sanitary products, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste and treats.
Food can also be donated.
Lots of or young people want to help the less fortunate this year, so we have decided to do some Christmas shoe boxes with our groups.
Please donate what you can.
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Seniors Christmas Tea Dance Seniors Christmas Tea Dance is being held in the Parish Rooms, the Folly on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
To book your free ticket, contact Anne on 051306728 or email: info@sacredheartfrc.ie.
DIY Demonstration 2X2 hour workshops with Marianne Heapy- Buion Phort Lairge Basics of DIY, Preparation for Painting, DIY Safety, and use power tools on Monday, November 24 and Monday, December 1 in the Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre, Kilcohan from 2.30pm – 4.30pm upcoming DIY course is being held over 2 days for anyone who would be interested.
We are hoping to attract people from the local community before opening it out to the wider community. Refreshments served.
Looking for a new, fun activity for the new year that's not weather permitting?
Beginner's Skating is just the thing for you!
If you’re interested in learning how to skate, come along to Southland Roller Derby's free Open Night in Kingfisher, Waterford, to learn more about our upcoming eight-week Learn to Skate Programme starting in February 2026.
Our league trains everyone over 18.
Absolutely no experience on skates required.
We’ll teach you everything from the very start.
We weren’t born with wheels on our feet but some of us spent our childhood on skates and some of us never wore a pair of skates but it’s never too late to give it a go.
So how about you take the chance and come along on Tuesday, January 27 and have a look to see what exactly we do and maybe try on a pair of skates.
We will have skates and protective gear if you'd like to try them on before committing to the programme.
If you've any questions, you can email southlandsirens@gmail.com.
A very big Happy Birthday to Mr Paddy McGuiness, 95 extraordinary years to celebrate a life richly lived, marked by countless moments of wisdom, laughter, and boundless love.
A 95th birthday is a rare milestone, a testament to a journey through decades of experiences and adventures. Happy birthday, Mr Paddy McGuiness, from all your family and wide circle of friends.
