Local Notes: Solas choir, men's health and volunteers needed
The Draughts Club takes place every week.
The death sadly occurred on Saturday, June 1, of Mrs. Catherine Kate Curran (née: Daniels), Kilmacleague Cross, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford and formerly of Merrion Road, Dublin.
She is survived by her loving husband Peter, sons Daniel, Stephen and Anthony, her adoring grandchildren Jason, Alissa, Ryan, Ethan and Liam.
She will be fondly remembered by her daughters-in-law Sonya, Elaine and Bailey, sisters Gillian. B and Eileen, her sisters-in-law Nora and Barbara and brothers-in-law Donald, Colman, Morgan and Hasan, also nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Catherine will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass took place on Monday, June 3, at 12 noon followed by burial immediately afterwards in Carbally New Cemetery.
Condolences are extended to Catherine's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Tuesday, June 4, of Mr. Gerard Colgan, late of The Sycamores, The Dunmore Road, Waterford City, formerly of Limerick City.
He is survived by his Loving and heartbroken wife Brenda, loving children Eric and Lianne, his adoring grandchildren Jack, Conor and Eoin; his sister Pauline, Eric's fiancé Amy; all his sisters and brothers-in-law and all his nieces, nephews.
Gerard will be forever missed by all his relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many, many friends.
Requiem Mass took place on Friday, June 7, at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Limerick City.
Immediately afterwards as per his wishes, Gerard's cremation service took place at 2pm in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare. Condolences are extended to Gerard's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Tuesday, June 4, of Mr. William (Bill) Jackman, Killure Bridge Nursing Home, and The Pines, Knockboy, Dunmore Road, Waterford.
Formerly of Slievekeale Road and late of The Iron Foundry and Clover Meats. Predeceased by his loving wives Patty (Dunphy) and Alice (O’Sullivan), son's Baby Padraig, Eoin and Kevin, his parents Sarah and Pat.
He is survived by his loving children Deirdre, Liam, Enda, Cláirín and Shea, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Patricia, Sinead, Daire, Rory, Adam, Brian, Will, Ryan, Julia, Shannon, Elliott and Morgan, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
William will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Friday at 11 am in St. Mary's Church, Ballygunner. Cremation will take place privately.
Condolences are extended to William's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
If you are living in the Williamstown or Dunmore Road area we have a mixed gender art group for those aged between 16 to 18 years, running every Monday from 7pm. If you are interested please don't hesitate to contact Nina on 086 7816269.
The Solas Cancer Support Centre offers 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 are available including: Counselling, Art Therapy, Acupuncture, Music Therapy, reflexology reiki, Cranio Sacral therapy, Life Coaching, One to one supports 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
The men’s support group is facilitated and supported by a male counsellor. Activities of interest include gardening, excursions, leisure interests. The group meets every Tuesday throughout the year from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Solas Waterford choir on Tuesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
The Solas Retreat at Mount Congreve will take place on Wednesday, June 27, for bereaved clients from 9.45am to 2pm.
For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie
We’re teaming up with the Men's Development Network for a refreshing walk followed by a Health & Wellbeing Workshop, and we want you to join us on Thursday, June 13 at 10.30am or 6.30pm. The location will be the People's Park.
Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just fancy a stroll, come along for a bit of exercise, some craic, and a chance to support each other’s health and well-being. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Let’s walk together towards better health.
To book a place on this free, men only event, go to www.eventbrite.ie and for further information contact Natalia Pocelujko on 086 1654305 or email npocelujko@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
The annual Cemetery Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, will take place on Thursday, June 20, at 7pm.
Volunteers drivers wanted for Little Nellie’s Baby Bank required to drive a van for one to two hours per week.
The bank provides material support to mothers and families in need.
If interested please contact Lee Walsh at Bishops House, John’s Hill, 051-874463.
We are looking for volunteers for St Mary’s Church to help with flower arranging for the altar and church. If interested please contact the Parish Office.
Readers are being sought for St. Joseph & Benildus Church and St. Mary’s Church if you are interested in participating more actively in our parish community?
It's a wonderful opportunity and we’re looking for individuals who would like to contribute by reading at Mass. Whether you’re available on weekends or weekdays, we’d love to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested.
You can contact the parish office at 051 348 077 or get in touch via email at parishofficejbm@gmail.com. Let’s continue to grow and strengthen our parish community together.
The launch of an illustrated collection of minimalist poetry titled, 'View from my Window', written by Ger Rogers and Illustrated by Anne McDonnell, will take place on Saturday, June 22, in Central Library, Lady Lane at 3pm. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend, no booking required.
Get creative with Central Library and celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg. Come along to a creative dance class with dance artist, Rachel Ní Bhraonáin on Saturday, June 15, at 10.30am
This is a dance class for children who love to move and be creative. The hour will be full of games and great songs to get your child to express themselves exercise and have fun through dance. No previous dance experience is needed. Please wear trousers and tops you can move in and bring a bottle of water. Book your place by emailing centrallibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
Waterford Library Service will run the Summer Stars Reading Adventure in all library branches during the summer from now until August 31.
Each child is invited to register for the adventure at any library and will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their progress. At the end of the adventure, children return their reading card to their local Library. Waterford Library staff will visit schools in October to present the children with their Summer Stars medal and certificate of achievement.
A Baby and Me Group meets on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 12pm in Ardkeen Library. Children under 12 years must be accompanied and supervised in the library by a parent/guardian. Drop in and everyone is welcome.
Drop in to Ardkeen Library for Tales and Rhymes on Fridays from 10.30am to 12pm. Everyone is welcome and children under 12 must be accompanied and supervised at all times.
A Draughts Club for adults takes place in Ardkeen Library on Thursdays at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend.
