Local Notes: Songs of Praise, bereavements, blood donation clinics, cricket club news and more
Waterford Tigers Cricket Club, in association with Kevin O'Brien Academy, is launching regular cricket training sessions for children.
The death sadly occurred on Saturday, February 15, of Mr. Shay Cummins, 9 Chestnut Close, Viewmount, Waterford / Kilkenny. Predeceased by his loving son Anthony, sister Marie and nephew Andrew, he is survived by his loving and heartbroken wife Cathy, son Lee, daughter-in-law Aine, sister Bernie, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, work colleagues at WWETB, great neighbours and friends. Shay will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family great neighbours and friends. Condolences are extended to Shay's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace Bereavement.
The death sadly occurred on Monday, February 17, of Mrs. Breda O'Donoghue (nee: Ware) St. Alphonsus Road, Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Tom, she is survived by her loving children Gillian, Liam, Ciara and John, daughters-in-law Angela and Tracy, son-in-law Robert, sister Mavis, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Breda will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday, February 20, in St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford at 10.30am, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford. Condolences are extended to Breda's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Your next blood donation clinics are as follows: Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road, Waterford: Monday to Thursday, March 24 to 27, from 3.50pm to 8.10pm. This is an appointment based clinic. Please contact 1800 222 111 to book your appointment. Check your eligibility at giveblood.ie
St. Joseph & Benildus Church Parish Choir joined with 14 choirs from all over the diocese to perform 'Songs of Praise, Songs of Hope', on Sunday, February 16, in Waterford Cathedral to mark the Jubilee Year of Hope. Congratulations to all involved in this very moving service which raised money for Waterford Samaritans and the Cathedral’s music education programme. A particularly moving hymn was, 'Pilgrims of Hope', the hymn composed especially for the Jubilee Year 2025. For more information on Jubilee Year events in the diocese go to www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025
St. Mary's Church, Ballygunner, is celebrating 200 years with a number of planned events during the week beginning March 24, and concluding with Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, March 30, celebrated by Bishop Cullinan. We are looking for any old photos of the Knockboy/Ballygunner area, St Mary’s Church - weddings, baptisms, communions, old school photos etc that you would be happy to have displayed in the church and possibly printed in the Mass/ souvenir booklet. Please email any photos to: stmarysballygunner200@gmail.com
Join us at Ardkeen Library on Tuesday, February 25, at 6.30pm for an evening with Brian Kelly, passionate Waterford hurling fan and author of a new book on the legendary 1959 All-Ireland team. Brian will share the journey behind his research and bring to life stories from Waterford's last All-Ireland victory.
Waterford Tigers Club is thrilled to announce that Waterford Tigers Cricket Club, in association with Kevin O'Brien Academy, is launching regular cricket training sessions for children. Cricket training starts on Sunday, March 16, from 1pm to 4pm in Ballygunner GAA Club, Waterford. Led by Chief Mentor, Kevin O'Brien – Irish cricket legend and international coach, this is golden opportunity for your child to train under world-class guidance and be part of Waterford’s cricketing future. Limited slots available. For more details, contact us on 089 4718870 / 089 4668655 / 089 4332792 Don’t miss out – let’s build the next generation of cricket stars together.
