Local Notes: Grand Marshal for parade announced, coffee morning, knitting clinic, sympathies and more
Lots of events are taking place in Tramore in the coming weeks
A coffee morning and raffle in aid of The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association will take place in Tramore Golf Club on Tuesday, March 4, at 10.30am. Please come along and bring a friend. Guaranteed beautiful homemade cakes on the morning. Let us raise a cup for MND.
Ambrose Murphy, of Tramore Taekwon has been announced as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Tramore St. Patrick's Day Parade. Master Ambrose has a huge legacy in Tramore, teaching thousands of people over the decades.
St. Vincent de Paul Tramore is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our new furniture shop. Do you have pre-loved, good-quality furniture that you no longer need? We gladly welcome donations to fill our shelves and help support our mission. To donate or arrange a collection, please call us at 085 8706332. Our lines are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Thank you for your generosity and support.
The knitting clinic at Tramore Library sounds like a wonderful opportunity for knitters of all skill levels to come together and learn or refine their techniques. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, attending the clinic on Mondays at 11am provides a supportive environment to do so. With instruction available from basic to advanced levels, participants can tailor their learning experience to suit their individual needs. Plus, the welcoming atmosphere ensures that all are encouraged to participate and grow in their knitting abilities. It's a fantastic initiative that fosters a sense of community and skill development among knitters in the area.
The death has occurred of Martin (Marty) O’Rourke, late of Riversdale, Tramore, and formerly of Moonvoy, Tramore, who passed peacefully at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 22. Marty was predeceased by his beloved parents, his brother Tommy and his sister Anne. Marty will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Mags, his brothers Sean, Seamus and Pat, his sister Catherine, his sisters-in-law and his brother-in-law. Marty will be forever remembered by his nieces and nephews, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and his many friends. Marty spent his formal years on the knock in Carrigavantry in that David Brown tractor, ploughing for Johnny Flavin, where he got that love for machinery. May he run the harrow in Heaven today. Marty reposed at Falconer's Funeral Home, on Tuesday with Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at The Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore. Immediately after Marty was laid to rest in St Declan’s Cemetery, Tramore.
Join us for a Special Coffee Morning & Raffle in support of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy a warm cup of coffee paired with a delicious selection of homemade cakes, all while supporting a vital cause. Every sip and every bite will help raise much-needed funds for those living with Motor Neurone Disease and their families. There will also be a raffle with fantastic prizes, so don’t miss out on the chance to win while giving back, Today, Tuesday, March 4, at Tramore Golf Club from 10.30am. Let’s come together, share a moment, and raise a cup for MND. Your support means the world.
The death has occurred of Joe Williams Sr, late of Ballyknock, Tramore, and formerly of Heritage Irish Crystal and Waterford Crystal. Joe passed away peacefully at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 22. He is sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, Angela; his sons, Joe Jr. and Brian, his daughter, Sonia, his adored and treasured grandchildren, Jordan, Alana, Ben, Jaykay, Kyle, Noah, and Leon, his brother, John and his sisters, Lily and Rita, his daughters-in-law, Christine and Michaela and his son-in-law, Gillen. He is also deeply mourned by his sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours, and many friends. Joe, an exceptionally talented and innovative master of his Crystal craft, battled his illness with tremendous courage over a long period of time. He reposed at Falconer's Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford, on Monday. His Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday morning at The Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore. Immediately afterward, he was laid to rest in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Tramore.
Pilgrims from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore will embark on three sacred journeys in 2025, each offering a profound experience of faith and community. In June, the 67th Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place under the guidance of Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, offering five nights of prayer, healing, and devotion (June 4th–9th). Later in the year, a special Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome (November 10th–16th) will invite the faithful to walk in the footsteps of the saints, deepening their spiritual connection in the Eternal City. For those seeking an even more immersive experience, a Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi will take place from March 30 to April 5, led by Fr. Michael Toomey, blending history, faith, and reflection. For details and bookings, contact Joe Walsh Tours (01-2410800) or Myriam Tours (057-9355050).
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