Local Notes: Sympathies, meals on wheels, culinary success, Easter GAA camp and much more
Lot of events are coming up in Tramore
Tramore Community Care recently received a wonderful donation of €1,828.80, which was raised by the TY students of Ard Scoil Na Mara. In attendance at the presentation ceremony were Principal Padraic Cawley and President of Tramore Community Care Meals on Wheels, Padraig Cunningham. A huge thanks to the students for all their work.
Looking for an action-packed way to keep the kids entertained over the Easter break? Dougie’s Easter GAA Camp is the perfect opportunity for young players to develop their Gaelic football and hurling/camogie skills while having a blast with friends. From Tuesday, April to Friday, April 25, between 10am and 1.30pm daily at Tramore GAA grounds, for boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years The camp is designed to be fun and engaging for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced young players. Under the guidance of qualified and enthusiastic coaches, kids will enjoy a mix of skill development, fitness and agility, game, challenges and teamwork. Places are limited and for further information or to register, please contact John Fitzgerald on 085 1967364 or Elaine Enright (Power) on 086 1629533.
Cork native, Kevin Hayes, late of Newtown, Tramore, formerly of AIB, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family. He is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, Elizabeth; his children, Máire, Tom, Jacqui, and David; and his adoring grandchildren, Seán, Connor, Caoimhe, Tadhg, Daisy, Rían, and Alannah. He was also fondly remembered by his brothers, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and extended family. Kevin began his career with the Provincial Bank in 1959, in Clonmel, as well as AIB, Limerick and Kilmacthomas. He was a wonderful storyteller, an avid reader, and a passionate lover of music. He took great pride in his sporting achievements, playing with Ballyclough Golf Club and competing in the GAA Minor Hurling Championship in Cork with Glen Rovers. Kevin reposed at the family home in Tramore on Sunday afternoon. His Requiem Mass took place on Monday morning at The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford, followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Tramore.
Just a reminder of Mass times in Holy Cross Tramore: Saturday - 10am and 7.30pm (Vigil); Sunday - 8.30am and 11am; Monday and Friday - 10am. Confessions are heard every Saturday at 10.30am and 7pm and upon request.
Tramore shone at the Irish Restaurant Awards Munster Regional Final. The prestigious event celebrated the best in Munster’s food and hospitality industry, with Tramore securing multiple wins. Seagull Bakery (Broad Street) was named Best Café, best newcomer, Zuca Brew, Main Street, while Mezze (Main Street) won Best World Cuisine. Local food hero, Sarah Richards of Seagull Bakery, was also recognised for her contribution to the food scene and Best Customer Service was Slow and Steady Café, Riverstown Business Park. With such success, Tramore continues to establish itself as a top culinary destination. Stay tuned for the All-Ireland Awards on May 19, where these local favourites will compete on a national stage.
John Whelan, formerly of Holiday Villas, Tramore, and previously of Kilmacomb, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, passed away on Friday, March 21. Predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Whelan and his sister Joan, he is sadly missed by his sisters Bridget (Ivory) and Mary (Hutchinson), brothers Pat and Tommy Whelan, as well as his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. He reposed at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Waterford, on Saturday evening, with his funeral arriving at Holy Cross Church, Killea, Dunmore East, on Sunday afternoon, followed by burial in Butlerstown Cemetery.
