Local Notes: Musical theatre, tidy towns and pitch & putt
There's a lot of things happening in Tramore
Eleanor Power (née: Bowe) of Burrow View, Old Waterford Road, Tramore, passed away on Saturday, April 27. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael and son Geoffrey. Eleanor will be dearly missed by her children David, Michele, Brian, and Trish, as well as daughters-in-law Ann and Paula, son-in-law Dave (O’Neill), grandchildren Alex, Jenn, Ciara, Ward, Megan, Lynda, Isa, Lily, and Jilly, and great-grandchildren Chloe, Sophie, Zoe, Jack, Emmie, Mia, Georgia, and Hugo. She also leaves behind nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Eleanor was a familiar face to patrons of Geoff’s Bar on John Street, Waterford, formerly owned by her late son Geoffrey. Her funeral took place following a Requiem Mass at Holy Cross Church, in Tramore, on Tuesday, April 30, with burial at St. Declan’s Cemetery.
Exciting news from the Tramore Pitch & Putt club, we're thrilled to announce that we're officially open for green fees. Join us for a round at just €6 for adults, €3 for those under 16, and €2 for club and ball hire. No reservations necessary—simply show up, bring cash, and dive into your game. And don't forget to repair any plug marks to keep our course pristine.
Join us for the Musical Theatre Workshop hosted by the Tramore Community Theatre Group, taking place on Wednesday, May 8, at 7.45pm. It will held at the Vicki Graham Stage School in the Tramore Business Park. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in participating in our upcoming show. Whether you're reigniting an old passion, a seasoned performer, or a newcomer eager to check off a bucket list item, all are welcome with our open-door policy. Participants over 17 are invited to join us for a fun-filled, pressure-free evening. Reserve your spot by emailing TramoreCTG@gmail.com.
The death occurred of Helen Hanway (née: O’Brien), St. Otteran’s Terrace, Tramore, on Sunday April 28. She was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Jack, her sister Peg, brothers Michael, John, and Paddy. Helen will be sadly missed by her loving husband Tony, son Jason, her family Becky and Emma, grandchildren Abigail and Noah, their mother Fiona, Jason’s partner Georgina, brother Ger (Australia), sisters-in-law Anne and Patsy, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, her wonderful neighbours especially Linda, Liam, Madeline, John, and Maria Power and all her good friends. She reposed at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street on Monday with her Requiem Mass in the Holy Cross Church, Tramore, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tramore.
On a recent picturesque Sunday morning, Tramore Tidy Towns held their weekly beach clean. Volunteers, both regulars and newcomers, gathered at 10am to spruce up the shore. Their efforts left the beach and its surroundings tidier, a testament to what can be achieved in just an hour. Gratitude goes to the volunteers and the supportive Tramore Town Council. Join us for future activities by reaching out via Facebook messenger or talking to our volunteers around Tramore. Your help in making Tramore beautiful is invaluable and rewarding.
The Tramore Scout 8th group were over the moon that their group won the Waterford County Campcraft trophy for the first time at the recent county challenge. The teams hard work, dedication, and resilience, even in tough conditions, truly paid off. Well, done team.
As the Rugby season draws to a close, Tramore RFC’s U11s embarked on a journey to the Rugby campout blitz in Athy, while our U6 to U10s headed to Carrick-on-Suir for their 100th Anniversary celebration Blitz. It is a thrilling time for both players and parents, as it's when youngsters get to display their growth and development over the year and this year was no exception. Tramore rugby athletes, spanning different age groups, demonstrated their prowess against formidable opponents, illustrating their ability to compete at a high level. More importantly, we witnessed valuable lessons in camaraderie and sportsmanship, both on and off the field. As they geared up for the final training session of the season last weekend, culminating in our traditional parents/kids tag fun games, the future looks incredibly bright for Tramore rugby.
Tramore I.C.A.'s upcoming gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, at 7.30pm, in our designated room on Pond Road, adjacent to the Japanese gardens. Becoming a part of the ICA guild is simple - just reach out to the office at 01 6680002. Upon contacting, they'll request your name, address, phone number, and a few of your interests to connect you with a guild that aligns with your preferences. Rest assured, you'll receive a heartfelt welcome at any Guild within the Waterford Federation ICA.
During a recent cleanup organized by the Tramore ECO Group, they stumbled upon yet another bag of dog waste, a recurring issue. There's simply no excuse for this behaviour, given the abundance of bins available along the beach. In response, Waterford Council has initiated the 'Bag It, Bin It' campaign to address the problem of dog waste. It's the civic duty of all dog owners to promptly clean up after their pets, and by collectively adhering to the 'Bag It, Bin It' approach, we can safeguard our communities, preserve wildlife, and maintain the cleanliness of our outdoor areas.
