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St Paul's Church in Waterford
Congratulations to Barry and Laurie Murphy, Dublin on the birth of their 1st baby a boy born in the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin on Sunday, October 19th. The baby who weighed in at 4lbs 8 Ozs is another grandson for Tom and Marian Murphy, Templars Hall, and will be called Fynn Paul.
Deepest sympathy to Eileen Kent, Ballybeg Drive and the Russell family, Kingsmeadow, on the death of a much-loved mother, grandmother and sister-in-law Nancy (Anne) Russell (nee: Kent), who died on Saturday, October 18th. formerly of Jail Street. Her remains lay in repose at her residence on Tuesday, October 21st, and requiem mass took place on Wednesday, October 22nd, in Ballybricken Church, followed by Burial in St Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
A very happy birthday is wished to Wayne Lee Templars Hall, who celebrated his special day with his family on Friday, October 17th. Birthday wishes come to him from all his family and his many friends. Her Granny and Grandad, Liz and Noel Byrne, Clonard Park want to send birthday wishes to their beautiful granddaughter Ruby who celebrated her birthday on Saturday, Tuesday October 21st. Birthday wishes also come to her from all her family and friends.
His many friends in the area were saddened to hear of the death of well-known musician Danny Brown, Lower Yellow Road, who died recently. His remains lay in repose in Thompson's Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 15th, with vigil prayers and rosary. Danny's Funeral Cortege walked from Thompsons Funeral Home on Thursday, October 16th, to Ballybricken Church for requiem mass followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery. Danny was a well-known musician, and he played in many venues in town. He was a lovely gentleman and he will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. Danny is survived by his wife Kathleen, his sons Trevor and Brian, brother Tony, sister Sr Catherine, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends to whom we also offer our deepest sympathy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Little Saints meet every Saturday morning 11am to 12pm for boys and girls from 5 years to 8 years on Saturday Mornings. Training continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.45pm to 6.45pm for 8 years to 13 years. Under 16 and Minors are Tuesday and Wednesday. All are welcome, especially all from Ballybeg and the surrounding areas of Meadowbank, Foxwood, Carraige-an-Aird and Templars Hall.
Southend FC run their Academy Friday Nights Lights for the little ones on Friday nights from 6pm to 6.45pm. All are welcome and the cost is €2 from 4 to 8 years. Training for schoolboys from U10s to U17 are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5.15pm to 6.45pm.
The parish shop is each weekday 9am to 12pm. You can contact the office at 051376032 emailstsaviourspo@gmail.com or by parish text only mobile 089 239519. Mass can be booked at these times, also open for candles certs and mass cards. Baptism takes place every Sunday at 12pm. One weeks’ notice is required. Mass times are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30am but no Mass on Wednesday. Mas on Sunday is at 8.30am, 11am and 5.30pm. Fr Grant PP is available after Mass on Sunday to accept Mass bookings or offerings for Mass. For marriage, three months’ notice is required.
If you have a relative or neighbour who is ill at home or in hospital, please let us know. Halloween Halloween is this weekend please be careful and know where you children are and enjoy all the treats. Please remember dogs and animals do not like the noise of fireworks. So if you have a dog or an animal plese keep them inside for the night. Items for this column may be e-mailed to marian.murphy@hotmail.com or phone 086 8727995 before Thursday each week.
"Halloween: a day when we get it right. Strangers come to us, beautiful, ugly, odd or scary, and we accept them all without question, compliment them, treat them kindly, and give them good things. Why don’t we live like that?” - Steve Garnaas-Holmes.
The Holy Souls Novena will take place in St. Paul’s Church beginning on Sunday, November 2, and will continue for nine days until Monday, November 10. Mass every weekday morning at 10am during the November. Butlerstown Masses will take place in Butlerstown Church as follows: November 18, 19 and 20 at 7pm Envelopes for your intentions will be available in the coming weeks.
Our special Bereavement Mass for all who have been bereaved recently or in the past will take place in: St. Paul’s Church on Thursday, November 6, at 7.30pm; Butlerstown Church on Thursday, November 20, at 7pm.
This November the RSA’S Check it Fits service will be in Waterford. In Ireland as many as 54% of child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can lead to serious injury or even death in a collision. The service is quick, it’s easy, it’s free. Our experts will advise on how to fix any problem, demonstrate how to fit the restraint correctly and answer any queries you might have. We aim to put parent’s, grandparent’s and guardians’ minds at ease that their child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car. Tesco Tramore (X91TV05) - 12th November; Tesco Poleberry, Waterford (X91W822) - 13TH November from 10am to 5.30pm.
My Creative Community program is back but with a difference. This group is aimed at young people aged 13 to 15 living in Larchville, Lisduggan, Gracedieu, Carrickpherish, and surrounding areas. We have changed things around a little, added fashion design, jewellery making, podcast production and we are going to look at the skills needed in forming a social enterprise. Who knows we could have a few young entrepreneurs in the community. Get in touch with Rosanne for further information about this special interest programme. Starting Wednesday, 5th November in our Lisduggan Centre. Time 4.30pm – 6.30pm. For more information, please contact Ciara: Monday to Friday 086 6093140, Caoimhe: Monday to Friday (083 0106398), Roseanne: Monday to Wednesday (083 1093436). What a fabulous programme – much too good to miss.
The death has occurred of Irene Dunphy (nee: Catchpowle), Central Avenue, Lisduggan, Waterford/Ferrybank, Waterford and Birmingham, England. Aged 87 years, Irene passed away peacefully on October 11th, surrounded by her loving family and in the kind care of the staff at Signa Care Ferrybank. Predeceased by her beloved husband Nicholas, parents, brother and sister. Irene will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Susan and Caroline, son-in-law John, grandchildren Kayli, Christopher and Alex, great-grandson Jaxson, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Irene Rest in Peace. A private cremation will take place at a later date.
Well done to our Under 17 hurlers on a hard fought win in Fermoy recently. The team worked very hard throughout despite being a very young team. Score: 2-14 to 2-11. Goal scorers: Ryan Butler and Charlie Furlong. Looking forward to playing Waterpark over the coming weeks. Great day for our U16 and U19 Girls Basketballers – winning all four of their games on Thursday’s blitz! First outing of the season and a brilliant start. The hard work in training is really showing - well done, girls. LCA Horticulture students and students from the Hub worked together planting apple trees in the school grounds. The college was also delighted to take part in World Mental Health Day as the 5th years took part in a walk and our 6th years who enjoyed a coffee morning. First Year girls had a great time in SETU for Ada Lovelace day as part of our Maths Week involvement. They had a fantastic time and some even came away with prizes for their participation. Thanks to SETU Ireland and Calmast stem hub for their continued links with and accommodation of our school to many events like this.
Keep Friday, November 7th, from at 8pm to 9pm free to attend a Taizé Evening in The Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack St., Waterford. The Peace Choir will provide us with sacred music and chants with meditations, prayers at the Cross interspersed with times of silence. An uplifting and peaceful experience. We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you. All are very welcome.
The death occurred of Michael Hearne, Ozanam Street, Waterford City, on October 20th. Formerly of Francis Street and late of Waterford Crystal, Comeragh Coaches, Summerhill and Waterford Civil Defence, he was predeceased by his parents Paddy and Aggie, brother Pat. Sadly missed by his brother John, sisters-in-law Anna and Teresa, nephews Brian and David, nieces Louise (Dooley), Claire (Sheahan) and Erika (Quill), grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins extended family especially Valerie, Peter, Orla and Philip, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
The Medjugorje Monthly Mass takes place in the Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack Street, Waterford on Wednesday, October 29th. The celebrant will be Fr. Bobby Power accompanied by the Medjugorje Choir conducted by Ben Browne. Rosary at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
We here at the Pound have teamed up with the amazing humans at 'A Dog’s Life' and Viking Veterinary Clinic so that if you choose to adopt a restricted breed from Waterford City & County Council Dog Shelter, 'A Dog’s Life' will take care of the neutering costs. All you pay is €50 towards neutering fees. To find out more call 0818 10 20 20 with reference number: 0:0/3:36. A dog is a wonderful companion.
Veronica D’Ambra wishes her two wonderful boys, Jason and Josh a very happy 22nd birthday. Have a great time lads and enjoy every minute and may the coming year bring you many happy times.
All Saints Party at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (E91H584) on Saturday, November 1, from 10am-3pm. Music, games, dress-up and Saints Parade. Donation only. Pre-booking essential. Email: info@holyfami-lymission.ie. Tel: 052 6133181.
The death occurred of George O’Brien, Belvedere Ave, Waterford City, on October 222. Formerly of Cannon Street and late of Waterford Crystal and Waterford Golf Club, George passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the staff at SignaCare, Ferrybank. Predeceased by his daughter Helen Byrne, parents Edward and Catherine, brothers and sisters, Paddy, Maisie, Hessie, Nellie, Patty, Delia, Eamonn, Kathleen and John, George is deeply missed by his loving wife Angela (nee: Condon), daughter Susan, sons David and Vincent, sons-in-law Alan Byrne and David Kelly, daughters-in-law Catherine and Jeanette, grandchildren Gavin, Ruairi, Valerie, Ciara, Eimear, Adam, Laura, Sean and Sarah, brother James, sister Phyllis O’Reilly, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and great neighbours. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Friday, October 24, with vigil prayers and Rosary, George’s funeral cortege walked from his residence for Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan on Saturday, October 25, at 10am followed by burial in the St. Patrick’s Cemetry, Tramore. The family wish to thank Dr. Paul Campbell for his outstanding care and kindness shown to George.
The above will take place on Sunday, November 9th, at Gardenmorris Estate, Kill, Co. Waterford. Registration at 11am. Raffle on the day. Refreshments served. In aid of Lourdes Pilgrimage Volunteers Travel Fund. A cause worth supporting. All are welcome.
There will be no play on Monday, October 20. Next play will be Monday, November 3. Why not give it a try?
Autumn is the perfect time to plant a tree and do something positive for the environment. Trees help clean, support wildlife, and play a vital role in slowing climate change. If you would like advice on choosing, planting and caring for trees visit: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/advice/ or better still contact our own Larchville and Lisduggan Resident’s Association who have been responsible for planting beautiful, trees, shrubs, fruit trees/bushes and flowers in our area. They will give you all the advice you need. A good organisation to have in our area. Contact John Burns on 086 3131543 or call to Francis Court where they have their office.
The death occurred of Theresa Colfer (nee: Hayes), Larchville, Waterford, October 18th. Formerly of St John’s Park. A special thanks to the Staff of Killure Bridge Nursing Home for their exceptional care and kindness. Predeceased by her husband Noel, grandson Conor and brother Maurice, she is sadly missed by her sons Alan, David and Neil, daughters Jean and Miriam, grandchildren Ciara, Cil-lian, Laura, Sam, Alex, James, Art and Meabh, sons-in-law Suzanne, her sisters Mary, Jo and Helen, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace. Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Monday, October 20, from 7pm to 8.30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, October 21, at 12pm in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Butlerstown followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all times. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
We are incredibly honoured to receive the Think Waterford First Accrediation Award from Waterford Chamber of Commerce. This recognition means so much to our team – Waterford is at the heart of everything we do. Thank you to the Chamber and to everyone in our community who inspires us every day to keep putting Waterford first. Waterford Food Bank are always making a difference in Waterford, delivering up to 250 food parcels to families every week. Waterford Chamber have been working with them for the recycling initiative: collecting plastic bottles and cans from local businesses, transforming them into resources to purchase fresh food for their parcels. Huge congratulations to Waterford Food Bank for their care and kindness to all.
