Local Notes: Map-making, basket weaving, blue plaque talk and a special Christening
Yvonne Tierney and her partner Brad Bower returned home from Canada this week to visit family and have their daughter, Harper (centre), Baptised.
The death sadly occurred on Thursday, August 1, of Mrs Nataliya Taranenko, The Paddocks, Williamstown Road, Waterford. She is survived by her loving husband Gennadiy, son Vadim, mother Yevdokia, her extended family and friends. Nataliya will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends, Funeral Service took place on Monday, August 5, at 12 noon in Tom Hennessy's Funeral Home, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford. Condolences are extended to Nataliya's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Sunday, August 4, of Mrs Anne Whitty (nee: Grant) Riverdale, Crooke, Passage East, Co. Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Seamus, son James and grandson Brian, she is survived by her loving children Virginia, Marie, John, Fiona and Ann, brothers Jim, Paddy and John, her sister Siobhan, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Anne will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends, Requiem Mass took place in St. John the Baptist Church, Crooke, Passage East, Co. Waterford on Thursday, August 8, at 10am, followed by burial in Crooke Cemetery. Condolences are extended to Anne's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Wednesday, August 7, of Mrs Brigid (Biddy) Furlong (nee: Haberlin), Kilmacleague, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford and formerly Gyles Quay, Ferrybank and Killure Bridge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her loving husband Johnny, parents James and Mary, sister Kitty and son-in-law John, she is survived by her loving children Maura (Power) and Sean, sister Nan, daughter-in-law Paula, granddaughter Anna, sisters-in-law Maureen and Anne, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Brigid will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends, Requiem Mass took place on Friday, August 9, in Our Lady's Church, Carbally, Waterford at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Condolences are extended to Brigid's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Heritage Week runs from August 17 to 25 and in Central Library there will be a craft demonstration featuring Basket Weaving with Cathy Hayden. Find out more about the traditional skill of basket weaving with a demonstration from local Tramore basket maker, Cathy who did her apprenticeship in basketmaking at Shanahan’s workshop in Carrick-on-Suir’s, Chapel Street, in the early 1980s. She has been a Waterford Crafts member for nearly 30 years. From her studio in Drumcannon, in Tramore, Cathy runs basketry workshops for beginners and grows her own willow for all her baskets. The event will take place in Central library on Wednesday, August 21, from 3pm to 4pm. This will be a free event but booking is required. To find out more or to book a place contact Central Library on 051 849975 or email centrallibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
A talk on 'The Heritage Blue Plaques of Waterford City & County', by Marcus Copley, in conjunction with Waterford Civic Trust will take place in Central Library on Thursday, August 22, at 3pm. Join Marcus for a journey through some of the stories behind Heritage Blue Plaque recipients and delve into the rich social and general history of Waterford City and County. It will be a vibrant exploration of our heritage you won’t want to miss. This will be a free event but is required through 051 849975 or centrallibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
A Map Making Craft Workshop for children will take place in Central Library as part of National Heritage Week, on Friday, August 23, from 11am. Connect the past, present and future with a fun Map Making Craft Workshop and participants will get to create their very own fold-out map. With lots of inspiration from both old and new maps, you will be able to create a futuristic Waterford City, the setting to your favourite book or imagine up an entirely new place. The event will be suitable for children aged 8 to 10. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Waterford Libraries is delighted to again bring a series of free Writing Workshops to the people of the county. The programme runs from August to mid-December and will give participants an opportunity to attend courses in both Irish and English. The courses are free of charge and open to people over 18 years resident anywhere in the county. Application forms are also available at library desks.
Board Game Saturdays take place at Central Library every week. Drop in for some family time playing board games every Saturday morning, from 10am to 12pm. All welcome and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
St. Joseph & Benildus Church Pilgrimage to Rome, led by Fr Liam Power PP, will take place from November 21 to 26. The cost will be €995 per person sharing in double/twin room.
For more information about the itinerary or to make a booking contact Kieran and Laura Troy, Myriam Tours on 057 9355050 or email: info@myriam.ie
A very special event will take place in the Diocese on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18, when the relics of St Bernadette will visit the Diocese and a programme of events will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity over the two days. More details to follow.
As part of National Heritage Week, Ardkeen Library will host a talk, 'The Great Irish Silence: Irish Traditional Music of the United States Post Famine', by Tigerlily Keoghan on Tuesday, August 20, at 2.30pm.
Tigerlily is a musicologist, singer and piper, who will explore the traditional music of the Irish diaspora of the United States in the decades following the Great Famine. This is a free event, however, booking is required through 051 849755.
Ardkeen Library plays host to Saturday Board Game sessions each week giving participants the opportunity to play fun games like chess, scrabble and Connect Four, to name but a few. The sessions will continue until August 31 and take place from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All are welcome and the sessions are free of charge.
Yvonne Tierney and her partner Brad Bower returned home from Canada this week to visit family and have their daughter Harper Baptised. They were also joined by Patricia Wilson (Nanny Pat). The Christening took place in the Sacred Heart Church on Monday, August 5.
It was a wonderful occasion for all involved, family, friends and especially the two Godparents, Jason Tierney and Nicola Tierney, brother and sister-in-law to Yvonne. Harper’s Great-Grandmother Delia (96) and Gran-Aunt Mary, also travelled from Kilkenny to join in the celebration. Yvonne is a daughter of Hugh Tierney, and the late Ann Tierney, Viewmount. She is also a granddaughter of the late Peg Tebay.
A big thank you to Fr Chestnut on such a beautiful service. He noted how well behaved and charming Harper was, especially as she wanted more 'water' on her head at the baptismal font. Many thanks to the Cove and Tom Drohan who provided fantastic food for all who came to celebrate with Yvonne and Brad. It was a day to remember and we wish Yvonne, Brad, Harper and Pat an enjoyable rest of their vacation and safe journey back to Canada.
