Local Notes: Exhibition launch, ICA guild, badminton, golf and return of market
The Prom in Tramore
The next Tramore ICA Guild meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 12, at 2.30pm in Tramore House. We look forward to welcoming all our members for an afternoon of discussion, planning, and camaraderie. Excitement is also building among our members as we prepare for a special trip to Dublin later this month, where we will have the honour of visiting the President at Áras an Uachtaráin. This promises to be a memorable experience for all involved. We always welcome new members to join our guild! If you are interested in meeting like-minded people, engaging in community activities, and being part of a vibrant and supportive group, we would love to have you with us. Come along to our next meeting or reach out for more information.
It was a brilliant day recently at UL recently, where the Munster Closed Grade G tournament took place. Chloe Laffan took home the singles title after a dominant display. Peter Phelan finished as runner-up in the men's doubles alongside his partner, Andrews Stanley (Lady Lane). The standard of players at this tournament was extremely high, so bringing home a medal was an incredible achievement.
SVP Vincent’s Tramore had great engagement with their recent Facebook competition and are delighted to share the results The correct answer to the challenge was 56 items of clothing in our bag of recycling. A big congratulations to Lynne Kirby, Susan Berry and Bridget O’Connell, who all guessed correctly. Their names were entered into a draw and Bridget O’Connell was the lucky winner. Bridget has won two months of free gym membership at HQ Gym, Tramore. A huge thank you to everyone who took part. Also, drop by every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm for SVP Vincent’s Connect Café, where you can enjoy a friendly chat over tea, coffee, and biscuits in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere – all complementary. Just ask for Mary or Karen, and they’ll be happy to look after you. Everyone is welcome.
The highly anticipated Captain’s Drive-In 2025 took place in style recently, with Captain Kieran Dalton and Lady Captain, Mia Maughan, officially launching their golfing year. The event, held in fantastic spirits, saw a great turnout, with members and guests coming together to celebrate the occasion. A huge congratulations to all the winners on the day, and well done to everyone who took part, making it a truly memorable event. Here's to a fantastic year ahead on the fairways.
Great news for local shoppers and traders – Tramore Community Market is making a comeback on Sunday, March 2. Preparations are already in full swing and vendors at the top of the waiting list have been contacted, so be sure to check your emails and WhatsApp messages for updates. If you’ve applied but haven’t heard from the team yet, don’t worry – they’re working through the list and will get to you soon. For those interested in securing a spot, you can join the waiting list by going online to https://forms.gle/FMUBp79xFLcAL2iE7. Looking forward to another fantastic market day in Tramore.
Cuidiú Waterford is delighted to host the Let Love Grow Valentine’s Disco on Sunday, February 16, at Riverstown Community Centre, Tramore (X91 F2AH), from 3.45pm to 5pm. This fun-filled event is designed for families with children aged up to 5 years and promises an afternoon of music, balloons, crafts, and a special 'Let Love Grow' seed planting activity, where each child can take home their seedlings to nurture. There will also be a Valentine’s-themed photo backdrop for a perfect keepsake. The cost is €4 per family for members and €6 for non-members. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Parents or caregivers must stay for the duration of the event. Don’t miss out on this special Valentine’s celebration.
Photographer Margaret O’Brien-Moran and poet Mark Roper spent 2022 capturing the beauty of The Japanese Gardens in Tramore, resulting in a collaborative exhibition, ‘From the Japanese Gardens’. Running throughout February at the Coastguard Cultural Centre, Tramore, the exhibition showcases photographs, a short film, scrolls, silk hangings and a book of poetry and images for sale. Margaret, an experimental photographer, has used sustainable methods such as Anthotypes, Cyanotypes, Sun Pictures, and Eco Prints, even developing an image of Lafcadio Hearn on a Hosta leaf. Mark’s poetry follows a year in the gardens, capturing its seasonal beauty in simple yet evocative verse. The exhibition runs from February 3 to 28, and is open Monday to Friday (from 9am to 4.30pm) and at weekends from 10am to 4.30pm. The launch event took place on Friday, February 7, at 7pm, with guest speaker Agnes Aylward. For more details, call 086 3782722.
