Local Notes: RNLI volunteers mark 200th anniversary, Heritage Week and music lessons
Representatives from six RNLI stations in Waterford and Wexford gathered for the event at Hook Lightouse. Pic: Patrick Browne
On Sunday, August 4, Bernard Walsh, late of Roselawn, Tramore, and formerly of Milltown, Dublin passed away peacefully at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his loving parents Joseph and Mary and his beloved grand-daughters Gemma and Amy. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Maudie, his loving children Ben, Barry, Andrew and Paula, his adoring grandchildren Michelle, Emma, Jennifer, Shane, Ciara, Rachel, Sean and David; great-grandchildren Saoirse, Aoife, Rosin and Liam; daughters-in-law Noreen, Trish and Eileen; son-in-law Kevin; his brothers Noel, Dermot and Stephen and their respective wives. He will be forever missed by all his nieces and nephews, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many friends. Bernard was laid to rest in Fenor Cemetery on Thursday after Requiem Mass at The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore.
The Tramore Allotments group is thrilled to announce that they have received €80,000 from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Community Recognition Fund. Over the past 12 years, they have received incredible support and are filled with gratitude towards everyone involved.
The funds will be used for essential drainage, fencing, and preparation work. While there are too many people to thank individually, the group extends special thanks to Cllr Eamon Quinlan, whose unwavering support has been crucial to their success. They also express gratitude to Cllr Blaise Hannigan and Deputy Marc O Cathasaigh T.D. Despite numerous challenges and setbacks over the years, they are elated and almost in disbelief to have reached this milestone. In April 2023, Waterford City and County Council granted planning permission for the development of Tramore Community Allotments in the Riverstown area. With this new funding, they are excited to finally start work and see their vision come to life. Members can now look forward to picking up their spades and contributing to this vibrant community project.
Looking for a lift to the August festival? A Free Shuttle Buses will be running from Tramore Town, 1hr 30mins before racing and one hour after racing, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 15, 16th, and 17. The Pick-up and drop off points are O’Neill’s Bar, Main Street, Victoria House, Queen's St., The Majestic Hotel, Lower Branch Road and The Ritz Bar, Newtown Rd.
The Promenade Walk in Tramore, with Historian Paul Brent, will take place on Sunday, August 18, at 2pm. Hear about the people, places and events that created the Tramore of today. Walk along the promenade and visit the Men's and Ladies Slips, hear how Victorian modesty segregated the sexes for swimming purposes. Meet at the Old Train Station for a walk-through time. The duration of the walk will be approximately one hour. This is a event free and for further information contact Tramore Library on 051 849594.
RNLI volunteers from six lifeboat stations around the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford gathered recently for a special photocall at Hook Lighthouse. Launching authority Brian Kavanagh and helmsman Tom McConnell, were the chosen representatives from Tramore Lifeboat RNLI. They joined volunteers from Dunmore East RNLI, Fethard RNLI Lifeboat Station, Wexford RNLI, Kilmore Quay RNLI and Rosslare Harbour RNLI. The event marked 'One Moment One Crew' for the RNLI's 200th anniversary which fittingly took place at the oldest intact and fully operational lighthouse in the world. The photocall was filmed and will feature on RTÉ's Nationwide celebrating the RNLI in its centenary.
Also, on August 1, volunteers from Tramore Lifeboat RNLI gathered at Tramore Pier to mark the historic occasion of the RNLI's 200th anniversary. Tramore lifeboat crew joined the operations team and fundraising team for this special photograph taken by lifeboat crew volunteer, Kieran Murphy. President of Tramore RNLI, Frank Nolan captured the significance of the moment in a short speech where he remembered all those who have gone before us and led the way in saving lives at sea in Tramore.
In a similar fashion the local RNLI hopes that others will fill our shoes in the years to come and continue to volunteer with Tramore RNLI. Simultaneously, 238 stations gathered to honour its history, to reflect and stand together united, celebrating the lifesaving mission and inspiring the future generations of lifesavers and supporters.
Fantastic news as phase 1 of the Community Recognition Fund was released, with the club awarded €70,000 for clubhouse development. A massive thanks to everyone involved in this process and a huge well done to all the other clubs and societies locally on their funding also. At a recent Premier & Division 1A training session the lads wished AJ Bowman the best as he sets off for his scholarship in the States. Dara O'Brien presented him a jersey on behalf of all the group. During the last few weeks, AJ has trained with Tramore AFC to keep himself sharp for when he lands in America having finished with Cork City recently.
With The Fleadh Ceol just finished in neighbouring Wexford, the interest in playing Irish music has never been as high. Tramore Comhaltas Branch are now taking registrations for their September, 2024 classes. There are also a few new exciting classes on offer this year. Classes for the box, concertina, fiddle, tin whistle/flute, banjo/mandolin, dadgad guitar and regular guitar, intermediate/advanced grupa cheoil, junior grupa cheoil, junior choir and senior choir. Classes are for children seven years and older, and adults, but it must be noted that every child must be able to participate in a group learning environment. Classes run every Thursday evening from 5pm to 8pm in Gaelscoil Philib Barun, Crobally Upper (X91 FP29). Registration for September can be done via email Comhaltastramore@yahoo.com of or messenger Facebook Tramore Comhaltas Branch
