Local Notes: Meath Rose with Waterford roots, Fleadh success, sympathies, stage school enrolment and more
There are a lot of events happening in the Tramore area
What an incredible result at the All-Ireland Fleadh, held in Wexford, true champions in every sense. In Category: 4C – Feadóg / Tin Whistle (Ages 15–18) 1st Place: Sorcha Hennessy – CCÉ Port Láirge and 3rd Place: Eve Crotty – CCÉ Port Láirge. Two outstanding musicians, both taught and mentored by the inspirational Jana McCarthy-Kent, have brought home top honours, showcasing not just their technical brilliance but also the heart, soul, and tradition of Irish music.
Gee-Haw Dog Training will be partnering with Tramore Tidy Towns to host a free community dog training session. This event will take place on August 23 at 1pm in Cannon's Field, located in the Church Car Park area. The session is open to all members of the community who are interested in improving their dogs’ obedience, social skills, and overall behaviour, while also enjoying an engaging and friendly outdoor gathering. Whether you are a first-time dog owner or have years of experience, this event is a great opportunity to learn from skilled trainers and connect with fellow dog lovers in your area.
Richard (Richie) Grant, late of Ballycarnane, Tramore and Butlerstown, also, formerly of Grants Florists, Keane’s Road, Waterford, passed away peacefully in University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 7. Richie is sadly missed by his wife Ann, his loving and much-loved children, Raymond, Carmel, Laura, and Deirdre, and his adoring grandchildren, Leah, Evan, Adam, Sean, Anna, Tom, Theo, Hugh, and Martha, and extended family. A celebration of Richie’s life took place in Falconer's Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore on Saturday afternoon, after which the funeral home remained open for family and friends to pay their respects to Richie’s family. As per Richie's wishes, a private cremation will take place at a later date.
Stagemad Theatre Company celebrates its 20th anniversary this November with a powerful new production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire', at Garter Lane Arts Centre. Known for their award-winning work, including three Green Room Awards and a South East Cultural Award, Stagemad has toured nationally and internationally, with acclaimed performances at the Edinburgh Fringe and New York’s Irish Arts Centre. This unmissable production will run from Tuesday, November 11, to Saturday, November 15, at 8pm nightly. Tickets are selling fast so book now at garterlane.ie or call 051 855038.
Revive Tramore, the brainchild of resident Suzie Duffin, is a community-led project dedicated to promoting sustainability and reducing waste in Tramore. In recent weeks, the initiative hosted a number of engaging events that encourage people to reuse, recycle, and rethink their consumption habits. One of the most popular features has been the Swap Shops, where locals can bring along items they no longer need and exchange them for something new-to-them, completely free of charge. This 'give and take' system helps keep usable goods out of landfills while giving them a second life in the community. Building on that success, Revive Tramore has now introduced a Re-turn Bin in the Riverstown area. If you have any clean, empty plastic bottles or cans, you’re encouraged to bag them up and drop them over Suzie’s gate at (X91 Y2E5). Every bottle or can placed in the Re-turn Bin will be recycled through Ireland’s deposit return scheme, and 100 per cent of the money collected will go directly back into local community projects.
The Vicki Graham Stage School is starting a new term in September. Students can learn singing, acting, and dancing from fully qualified teachers with loads of experience. The program is open to children and young people aged 4 to 18 years, with limited spaces available. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, call 086 940 8998.
Looking for a fun way to stay active after the summer? Why not try line dancing? Classes will commence on Thursday, September 4. The beginners' class runs from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by the improvers' class from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. They will be held at the Tramore GAA Centre, Old Crobally Road, Corbally Upper, Tramore (X91TD72). Just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable shoes. Admission is €10 and it is for adults only. The first night, on September 4, is free.
As part of Heritage Week, on Saturday, August 23, from 11am to 1pm, join us in Newtown Woods, Newtown, Tramore, for an exploration of the small creatures that live in a freshwater stream. By observing which species are present or absent, we can determine the level of contamination in the stream water. We will collect samples from the stream and using the Citizen Science Streams Index, search for the 'Good Guys',” which need clean water to survive, and the “Bad Guys,” which can tolerate polluted water. Participants will also help identify other small creatures that live in the streambed. For more information, contact Tramore Eco Group at 087 908 1035 or tramoreecogroup@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Tramore’s Debbie Flavin and 'Pine View Ice Cool', won the Connemara Performance Hunter 5-7 year-olds at the recent Horse Show in Dublin. The 5-year-old grey gelding was bred by Sharon Walsh and owned by Geraldine Power.
20-year-old Ella Bannon, who lives in the historic town of Trim. represented the Royal County as the 2025 Meath Rose. Ella is the granddaughter of Tramore’s Ted and Lucy O’Connor, Tramore, and the daughter of Paul and Clara Bannon. She is studying General Nursing at DCU, aiming to specialise in oncology and haematology. Passionate about helping others, she’s represented Irish culture through dance across Europe, placing 7th in the 2021 World Championships. She also works with children as a STEM instructor and nanny, and loves travel, friends, and family.
