Local Notes: Halloween party, K-Pop Hunter camps and volunteers needed
Halloween Party in the Cove Bar, Dunmore Road on Sunday, October 26. Stock Image.
The death has sadly occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, of Mr. Seamus Quirke, Derrynane Close, Powerscourt Lawns, Waterford. Formerly of Lismore Park.
Predeceased by his loving parents Michael and Mary.
He is survived by his loving wife Hannah, son James, daughters Mary, Siobhán and Lizzie, daughter-in-law Suzy, sons-in-law Michael, Heath and Derek, grandchildren David, Jack, Sam, Grace, Tom, Harry, Jeff and Hannah, brothers Bill, John and Michael, sisters Kay and Geraldine nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends and everyone at De La Salle GAA Club Waterford.
Seamus will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiem Mass took place Thursday, October 16, in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, at 11am, followed by burial in Gusserane cemetery, Co. Wexford.
Condolences are extended to Seamus’ family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
The death has sadly occurred on Friday, October 10, 2025, of Mrs. Joan Cooper née Daly Coral Grove, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.
Formerly of Ashbrook Grove, Limerick and Abbeyfeale. She is survived by her loving husband Pat, daughters Deirdre, Siobhán and Mary, sons-in-law Paul, Matt and Gus, grandchildren, Cillian, Aoibhe, Fergus, Denis, Fintan, Sarah, Seán, Ciara and Aoife, brothers Con, John and Stephen, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Joan will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place in the Holy Cross Church, Killea, Dunmore East, on Monday, October 13, at 11am followed by private cremation.
Condolences are extended to Joan's family, relatives and friends. May she 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.
Halloween Party in the Cove Bar, Dunmore Road on Sunday, October 26. Free cocktail on arrival for all in costume.
Best costume prizes for team, man and woman. Music by Sleeze n Cheeze.
It’s going to be a great night.
There will be a Benefit night held in aid of Waterford Hospice on Saturday, October 25, in The Tower Hotel, The Mall, Waterford.
Time: 8pm - 12am - doors open at 7.30pm.
Admission: €15.
The band Magnum will be playing from 8pm.
Auction and raffle on the night, followed by Mike Kenny’s 60s - 90s disco. For more information, please contact Frankie on 087 3734398.
The wait is almost over. Halloween at the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens begins Friday, October 17 to October 31.
Join us every day, 11am–5pm, for our Daytime Halloween Experience: Spirits of the Kwaidan Forest Japanese Spirit Path Ghost & Witches Walk, Spider Web & Skeleton Patch and lots of eerie surprises.
Perfect for adults & little monsters alike. Don’t miss it.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Halloween Camp Our Younger K-Pop Demon Hunters Halloween Camp, Age 4 to 6, has arrived.
Your 'Little Soda Pop' will absolutely love these two afternoons of all things K-POP Demon Hunters.
Join us for a thrilling time of music, dance, and Demon Hunting as we dive into all the hit songs and choreography from the blockbuster K-Pop Demon Hunters movie.
Sing along with all of your favourite Huntrix and Saja Boys songs.
Learn simplified choreography and dance moves from the movie.
Sing, dance and perform like a K-Pop Star 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' themed games.
Costume dress-up day Tuesday, & Wednesday, October 28 and 29. Time: 1.30pm - 4pm.
Fee: €45 per child. Age: 4 – 6.
For more information or to book your place, contact Ciaran in the office on: info@wcm.ie or 051 376 789.
Limited spaces left.
Are you ready for our K-Pop Demon Hunters Halloween Camp?
It's a 'Take Down' for your child's midterm break this October.
Join us for a thrilling week of music, dance, and Demon Hunting as we dive into all the hit songs and choreography from the blockbuster K-Pop Demon Hunters movie.
Learn all of your favourite Huntrix and Saja Boys songs, and record in a real recording studio.
Master the official choreography and dance moves Sing, dance and perform like a K-Pop Star ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters' themed games & challenges.
Costume dress-up day on Tuesday, October 28 to Thursday, October 30.
Time: 10am - 1pm Fee: €60 per child Age: 7 - 12.
For more information or to book your place, contact Ciaran in the office on: info@wcm.ie or 051 376 789.
Cuppa Agus Comhra Resuming: Chat “as gaeilge” over tea/coffee, on Thursdays 11am – 12noon, in Benildus Parish Centre.
All levels welcome, from líofa to cúpla focal. Facilitated by Angeline.
Book via Parish Office: 051 348077 or parishofficejbm@gmail.com.
October 2 to November 27: Alpha (9 weeks)
Saturday, November 1 – Remembrance Mass (Vigil)
Monday, December 15 – Penitential Service
Monday, December 22 – Christmas in Benildus.
Festive Tea Our Festive Tea tickets are now on sale at the Theatre Royal Waterford.
Tickets are €35 and available to purchase from Theatre Royal Box Office on 051 874402 or online at https://theatreroyal.ie.
Join us for a fun-filled festive afternoon at the Granville Hotel on Saturday, the 29 or Sunday the 30 of November 2025 3pm – 6.30pm.
Tea served sharp at 3pm.
Over 18's event 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 is 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.
For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie.
Supporting your anxious child -Workshops coming up in November with Play Therapist Treasa Forristal.
Support your child in managing change and anxiety.
Suitable for parents/ guardians/ carers. Central Library Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:15am, 051 849975.
Ardkeen Library Friday, November 21 2025 at 10:15am 051 849755.
Volunteer Opportunity at Ardkeen Library, Waterford.
Passionate about helping others, become a Volunteer Tutor with Age Action’s Getting Started Programme and make a real difference in someone’s life!
Help older people learn vital digital skills like: - Sending emails - Booking flights & shopping online and much more.
Location: Ardkeen Library, Waterford on Wednesdays, from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Get involved today!
Wednesday Board Games at Ardkeen library every week from 2:30pm – 4.30pm, plenty of board game fun – Uno, Scrabble, Connect 4 and much more, from July 2 to August 27, 2025.
All welcome.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the library.
For further details, contact 051 849755 or email: ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie.
Lessons are held every Thursday morning in Waterford city.
All levels, abilities and ages catered for!
Contact Collette Kenny Brinza for further details on 0868251028.
If you are living in the Williamstown or Dunmore Road Area, we have an all-boys group running every Tuesday in Farronshoneen Youth Centre.
If you are interested, please don't hesitate to contact Nina on 0867816269.
Applications are now open for the Waterford Young Playwright 2025 award valued at €2500 for a young playwright aged between 15 - 30.
Applicants must have either been born or are living in Waterford or have some connection to the city or county.
Applicants will be invited to submit a ten-page extract from an existing play, along with an outline for a new work and an indication of how the Award would benefit them in their pursuit of a playwriting career. The Award will be administered by the Ted and Mary O’Regan Arts Bursary, and the closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday, October 31, at 5pm.
For further details, please visit: waterfordyoutharts.com.
Your next blood donation clinics are as follows: Woodlands Hotel, Waterford: from Monday, October 20 and Thursday, October 23 (incl.) 3:50pm - 8:10pm.
This is an appointment-based clinic only.
Please contact 1800 222 111 to book your appointment.
Check your eligibility at giveblood.ie.
St John of God National School on Passage Road, Waterford City, is now accepting applications for Junior Infants for September 2026.
Admissions opened on October 1 and will close on October 31.
To apply, visit the school website at www.stjohnofgod.net, drop by the school office or call 051-876255.
For those interested in visiting the school, please phone to schedule a visit.
