Local Notes: Student fundraiser night, musical theatre and the return of parent and toddler group
Waterford Inner City Parent & Toddler Group will be returning on Wednesday, January 14 2026, in Waterford Central Library, 10:30 - 12pm. Stock Image.
The death has sadly occurred on Friday, January 2, 2026, of Mr Martin (Buddy) Sutton, Ashley Grove, Cherrymount, Waterford. Formerly of Rice Park, Late of Waterford Crystal.
Predeceased by his loving parents, Martin and Anne.
He is Survived by his loving wife Patricia, sons Kenneth and Damian, daughter Lisa, daughter-in-law Edel, grandchildren Tadhg, Cathal, Tiarnan, Chloe, Rebecca and Mia, brothers Joe and John, sisters Helen, Paula, Mary, Ann, Catherine and Claire, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and wide circle friends.
Martin (Buddy) will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Requiem mass took place onâ¯Tuesday, January 6, in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford, at 1pmâ¯followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.
Condolences are extended to Martin (Buddy) family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Saturday, January 31 Mount Sion C.B.S. and Scoil Lorcain are hosting a fundraiser night at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, January 31, at 7pm in support of their Student Lorek and his family.
Tickets cost €10 and are available from the office at Mount Sion CBS, Barrack Street.
There will also be a raffle on the night.
Please support this worthy cause and have fun doing so.
Baptism enquiries / bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com.
Another term of these fantastic classes starts in mid-January.
Build your child's confidence and make new friends at Butlers Community Centre, St John’s Park, Waterford fully qualified dance and drama teacher, all-inclusive classes, beginners welcome.
Preschool 9am, junior and senior infants 10am and 1st and fourth class 11am.
To register Contact Sarah Whatsapp: 0863728263, email: sarahacorcoran8@gmail.com.
New Students Welcome Are you looking for a gentle way to improve your health, balance, and overall well-being?
I warmly welcome new beginners to join my Tai Chi classes.
Tai Chi is a slow and mindful practice that helps to improve balance and stability.
Support physical and mental health, reduce stress and tension and increase body awareness and relaxation.
No previous experience is needed.
The movements are easy to learn and suitable for all ages.
We take things step by step in a calm and supportive environment.
If you are curious about Tai Chi or looking for a healthy habit to care for your body and mind, you are very welcome to join us.
Feel free to message me for more details. I look forward to practising together.
Starting Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 10am to 11am in Butler Community Centre, Waterford (051) 876907, mobile 0874343527.
We also have Tai chi class on Monday night and Wednesday morning, no experience required.
Gentle Movements and all are welcome.
Our new term schedule at Ola Languages is ready.
Key Dates & Courses: Term Starts: Week of January 19, 2026.
Location: Butler Community Center.
Adults and children, ten-week term, grinds.
Schedule details & bookings https://olalanguages.ie/waterford/
What’s a class like at Ola Languages? Expect a dynamic and encouraging space where you’ll build your vocabulary and practice real-life conversations. Get pronunciation support. Learn grammar painlessly, all while enjoying the process.
Whist Club (card game) at the Butler Center, St. John's Park has changed to Wednesdays at 7pm -9pm.
They would love to see all their old players and new players would be most welcome €5 per person all new members welcome.
Ever played indoor pickleball?
Try a game at Butler Community Centre, just book at www.sportskey.com, we'll have the court, net, bat and balls ready.
Pickleball isâ¯a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played by two or four players on a badminton-sized court with a net.â¯
Players use paddles to hit a plastic ball over the net until a fault is committed, such as failing to return the ball, making a serve illegal, or stepping into the non-volley zone (the "kitchen") to hit the ball.â¯
The game is typically played to 11 points, win by two, with only the serving team able to score points.
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 are 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.
For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie.
The Solas Men’s Hub is a new monthly activity-based group for men living with a cancer diagnosis.
Join a group of men who understand what you’re going through.
Our group offers connection and support through shared activities.
Gentle group activities once a month - gentle sporting activities, games, visits to places of interest.
Peer support from men who’ve been there.
Relaxed, friendly meet-ups.
Do you have any unwanted Christmas gifts you won’t use?
We’d love to give them a new home!
We are very grateful for donations such as: chocolates & biscuits (sell-by date April or later) candles, bubbly, perfumes, beauty products.
These lovely items are used for group refreshments in the centre and to make up hampers for raffles throughout the year.
Our hampers are a huge source of funding for the centre, and these donations make a big difference.
Please drop off all donations to Solas Cancer Support Centre, Williamstown, Waterford, from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, or Alternative Health Clinic, Main Street, Dungarvan Monday’s 9am to 5pm for further information, contact events@solascentre.ie or phone 051 304604.
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Put on your comfy shoes and come join us for a fun, feel-good dance fitness class every Thursday from 7pm–8pm at the Solas Cancer Support Centre.
We kick things off on Thursday, January 15 and will be dancing together for six weeks — no experience needed, just come as you are and enjoy moving to the music!
This class is open to female clients of Solas with a cancer diagnosis.
SHY Centre, St. John’s Park, Waterford 051-876468,â¯087-6394065
Hi Folks, I’m writing to remind people that there is community Auricular Acupuncture Clinics being run in your area:
Where? SHY Centre, St. Johns Park. When? 5pm-6pm, Monday SHY Centre.
How much: €5.
The benefits of Auricular Acupuncture have been proven to be efficient at reducingâ¯stress and promoting detox.
Regulars also report a whole host of other benefits, such as pain relief.
Clinics are run in a group setting, there is no need to book. What should I expect to happen?
When you arrive at a clinic, you will be invited to sit down and fill out a consent form.
The worker will explain the treatment. The worker will place five sterilised needles into the outer shell of each ear at specific points.
You than sit back and relax for forty minutes listening to nice music in a room surrounded with candles.
Why not come along and give it a go?
Independent Travel Support Service is now available in Waterford, from Monday to Friday, 9am -5pm.
If you or anybody you know is interested in this service, please contact Independent.travel@buseireann.ie.
Waterford Inner City Parent & Toddler Group will be returning on Wednesday, January 14 2026, in Waterford Central Library, 10:30 - 12pm.
All parents, grandparents and caregivers with children up to pre-school age are more than welcome.
For further information, please contact Ann 051375261.
