Local Notes: Community market, scouts success and GAA club plans for the future
Lots of events are happening in the Tramore area over the coming weeks
On Wednesday, June 19, 97-year-old Wattie Rockett, Walter, formerly of Islandtarsney South, Fenor, and late of Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, and Templeogue College, passed away peacefully at Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole.
He will be sadly missed by his sister Julia, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Mary Ellen, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Monica, parents John and Julia, brothers Bob, John Joe, Eddie, Mickey and Dick, his sisters Biddy, Mary (Mog), and Kit.
Wattie was a popular maths and chemistry teacher who always did his best for students at Templeogue College. He was also a keen Bridge player and a member of the Curragh Golf Club for many years. He was buried on Friday, June 21, in Saggart Cemetery following his Funeral Mass.
The July, Tramore Community Market will be held at Tramore GAA Centre (X91XD99), on Sunday, July 7, from 11am to 3pm. Featuring numerous food and craft stalls, this market occurs on the first Sunday of each month.
Since starting in 2022, it has become a hub for local food producers, artisans, and creatives, offering a unique shopping experience for residents and visitors alike. The market aims to support small businesses and independent producers, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. From fresh produce to artisan crafts, the Tramore Community Market caters to all tastes and budgets.
Another golden performance from the 36th Waterford Tramore Bay Scout Group cubs at the National Cub Challenge in Larch Hill recently.
Not only did they achieve a gold standard once again but also came away with the Spirit of the Camp award. It was a super achievement from a great bunch of cubs. Congratulations to Mimi, Donnacha, Abbie, Jack, Tom, Eoghan, Farrah and Nina.
Also, thanks to Centra Tramore who recently treated all our cubs to ice cream after their success at the recent County Cub Challenge. Big thanks to Donal and all the staff who looked after us.
The peaceful passing of Gordon Gilbey, Bayview, Tramore, took place on Saturday, June 22.
Gordon, formerly of London, and Ballina, Co Mayo, was predeceased by his beloved parents Mary and Fred and his late partner Mary Corcoran. He will be sadly missed by his children Vanessa, Elena and Michelle, step-children Sara and Jimmy and their partners Barry and Louise, his adoring grandchildren Andrew, Luke, and Ameila, step-grandchildren Ashleigh, Beibhinn, Cian, Darren, Eoibheann, Faye, Jamie, and Rebecca. He will be greatly missed by his loving sisters Sister Louise and Margaret, brother Eamon and their partners Dave and Sarah and his cousin Breda and her partner Chris. He will be forever missed by all his relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours, and many friends. Gordon's Requiem Mass took place on Saturday morning at The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore, with burial in St Declan's Cemetery.
Tramore GAA Club (Micheal MacGraith) is set for operational changes.
Founded in 1885, it’s one of the oldest GAA clubs in County Waterford, central to the Riverstown community and home to the area's only pub. The club's Executive Committee is reviewing activities to develop a strategic vision for the club’s future, focusing on improvements and efficiency.
During this process, the club bar will temporarily close. The committee aims for excellence for all members and this review is expected to enhance the positive development of Micheal MacGraith Tramore GAA Club.
Last Saturday, June 29, was World Sand Dune Day and the Tramore ECO group members were busy planting marram grass to help protect the dunes from erosion.
The amazing sand dunes in Tramore are some of the highest in Ireland, backed by a salt marsh (backstrand) and is home to some rare seaside plants and interesting wildlife. The group is asking people to try not to walk through the marram grass as this protects the sands and helps stop erosion.
Clean Coast Sand dunes provide natural protection from coastal flooding and winds during storms. They also provide a natural buffer that can absorb the impact of erosion, protecting areas and communities behind them.
