Local Notes: Memorial coffee morning, volunteers needed and beginners yoga
The Annual Gerry Rush Memorial Coffee Morning at the Guillamene Tramore will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 10.30am. Stock Image.
The death has sadly occurred on Friday, July 18, 2025, of Mr Davy (David) McGrath Dournane, Mooncoin, Kilkenny / Dunmore East, Waterford, formerly of Ballygarron, Dunmore East, Waterford and a former employee of St. Otteran’s Hospital, Waterford.
Predeceased by his loving parents, Edward & Catherine, siblings, Rita, Nora, Eddie, Willie & Pat. He is survived by his loving wife Elsie, children, Deirdre, Dermot, David, Eilish and Colette, sons-in-law Maurice and Ciaran, daughter-in-law Eileen, grandchildren, Ryan, Beth, Eoin, Kate, Eddie, Kevin, Rachel and Alex, sisters Kathleen, Eileen (Sr Patricia) and Josie, brother Peter, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Davy will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place on Monday, July 21, in The Church of the Assumption, Mooncoin, at 11am.
Followed by burial afterwards in the New Cemetery.
Condolences are extended to Davy's (David) family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
The death has sadly occurred on Sunday, July 20, 2025, of Liza Chubar (Fox), Viewmount, Waterford.
She is survived by her loving mother Elena, her father Pavel, sisters Anastasia and Julia and her extended family and friends.
Liza will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass took place on Friday, July 25, at 10:30am in St Joseph & St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford, followed by burial in St Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford.
Condolences are extended to Liza's family, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Opening Hours Parish Office Opening Hours: Monday – Friday from 9am–1pm.
Please note that we are unable to take calls or provide assistance outside of these hours.
Children Readers required from 3rd and 6th Class for prayers of the Faithful at Children's Liturgy Mass in St. Joseph & Benildus Church Newtown from Sunday, September 7, 2025 to Sunday June 21 2026 on a rota basis at 10am mass.
For more information contact the parish office on 051 348077 or email parishofficejbm@gmail.com.
Volunteers needed to help with flower arranging at St. Joseph & St Benildus Church.
Experience helpful but not necessary: all are welcome to get involved!
If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office.
We are seeking help with IT support at weekend Masses, website updates, and occasional tasks.
Training provided.
Please contact pastoralworkerjbm@gmail.com or the Parish Office.
Are hosting a charity drive in aid of Bumbleance on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Cars can gather for Waterford's monthly cars and coffee, and will then depart at approximately 1pm to head on a coastal scenic drive with an end location at Waterford Raceway for a few laps and photo opportunities.
Bucket collection and Raffle on the day.
Registration fee €10 per car.
All funds raised on the day go to Bumbleance.
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, Cranio Sacral 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.
Connect Programme free inclusive Training Full-Time QQL Level 5 Programme Starting August 11, 2025.
Jump-start your career. Not decided about college, Limited places available.
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Office Administration, Medical Secretary, Bookkeeping in Manor St John Building, Lisduggan, Waterford.
For more information, contact 08602333347 or email connectprogramme@manorstjohn.ie.
Beginners Yoga emphasising movement and Mindful exercise in the Badminton club, Dunmore Road X91KN56, on Thursdays at 6 pm.
For more information, message Tomas 085 8552459.
Summer Stars Free Reading Programme runs from now until August 31 in Waterford Libraries.
Pick up your child’s Reading Card, complete it before August 31 and drop it back at your local library.
Any child who completes the Summer Stars Reading Programme will receive a medal and certificate in October 2025.
Colour in and create your own creatures as part of Central Libraries Monster Doodle craft event, running every Saturday for the month of July, from 10 am to 1 pm.
For Children of all age.
All children under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them.
The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council, is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025.
There is no age limit and no entry fee for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025.
The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday, August 15 2025, at 12 noon. Apply online at https://submit.link/3Qv.
The Annual Gerry Rush Memorial Coffee Morning at the Guillamene Tramore will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 10.30am.
Music from the Waterford Male Voice choir, Teas, coffees, and delicacies available plus a raffle with some very nice prizes.
Donations of cakes, buns and other baked goods will be gratefully accepted. All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice.
Please do come along for an enjoyable morning to raise funds for a great cause!
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 of August 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.
