Local Notes: Sympathies, remembrance service, Solas fundraiser, youth choir and more
Speak in Stitches is a free repair skills workshop with Caroline O’Toole. Stock image
The death sadly occurred on Monday, September 30, of Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) Butler (nee: Hackett), 'The Hawthorns', Ballymacaw, Dunmore East, Co Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Jack, her sister Monica and brother Paddy, she is survived by her loving daughters Julie and Lisa, sisters Betty, Joan, Maureen and Kathleen, sons-in-law Derrick and Marcin, grandchildren Carla, Jonathan, Jacqui, Emily, Rachel and Jo, great-grandchildren Henry, Xana, Noah, Albie and Nessa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Friday, October 4, in Our Lady's Church, Carbally, Tramore, Co Waterford, at 11am, followed by burial in Carbally New Cemetery. Condolences are extended to Margaret (Peggy) family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Thursday, October 3, of Mr Sonny Doherty, Crossroads, Cheekpoint, Co Waterford. Predeceased by his loving wife Patricia and his brothers and his sisters, he is survived by his loving children Eamonn, Siobhan and Jim. son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Laura and Susie, grandchildren Grace, Sam, Tessa, Hugh and Eoghan, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Sonny will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Monday, October 7, in St Nicholas' Church, Faithlegg, Co Waterford at 10.30am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Condolences are extended to Sonny's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Wednesday, October 2, of Mr Brian Mackey, late of Ardkeen Village, Waterford. Director of Malone O’Regan Construction and formerly of Kilmoganny, Co Kilkenny, he is survived by his loving sons Nathan and Joseph, parents Ella and Matthew, brother Alan, Lynette, Auri, Pia and Leila, sister-in-law Ailish, niece Lue-Ann, extended family, neighbours and friends. Brian will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Sunday, October 6, in St Mary's Church, Ballygunner, Waterford at 12.30pm, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Condolences are extended to Brian's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
University Hospital Waterford Maternity Service would like to invite all who have experienced pregnancy, infant or child loss to attend a service of remembrance on Sunday, October 27, at 4pm in Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Waterford. All who have experienced pregnancy, infant or child loss are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
We are seeking play volunteers to support children and young people in Waterford University Hospital. As you can imagine, hospital can be a scary and stressful time, so our volunteers provide a space for fun and give them a positive experience. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and available for two hours once a week, weekday or weekends. Find more information and apply here online at https://childreninhospital.ie
The Solas Run and Walk for Life will return to the streets of Waterford City on Sunday, October 13, and on Dungarvan’s Greenway on Saturday, October 12.
The 10K Run and Walk in Dungarvan starts at 10am at Walton Park and the 10k event in Waterford will begin at 10am on the quay. A new 4K family walk has been added to both the Waterford and Dungarvan events to encourage families to take part in tandem with the 10K routes. The popular virtual option is also available and workplaces are being encouraged to once again #GoOrangeForSolas. Registration is open online at www.solascentre.ie. The registration fee is €25 per adult and €15 per child. This fee includes a t-shirt and an event medal, kindly sponsored by Eirgen Pharma.
Stewards are also needed for both events and if you would like to get involved we would love to heard from you so get in contact through 051 304604 or email events@solarcentre.ie
Schools For Life is back this year so get your school involved and #GoOrangeforsolas ,#SolasSchoolsforlife on Friday, October 11. Wear orange socks or any piece of orange clothing to school. Do a 5km/10km walk around the school grounds. Organise a cake sale or any idea of your choice and Beat 102 103 will randomly select one school from all the registered entries and bring its popular Beat Fleet party plus DJ to one chosen school that day. Sign up now https://solascentre.ie/schools-for-life-2024/
Speak in Stitches is a free repair skills workshop with Caroline O’Toole. Learn how to carry out repairs, fitting, hems, and alterations by hand and sewing machine in four weeks. The workshop will run over four Friday afternoons in October. No experience necessary and the sessions will take place on Fridays until October 25, from 2pm to 4.30pm in Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford. To book contact 051 849975 or email centrallibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie Sewing machines and all materials will be supplied, however, places are limited. If you have your own sewing machine and wish to bring that along you are most welcome to.
St Joseph & Benildus Church Tarsus Scripture Series. Deepen your prayer life through four inspiring recorded lectures on Praying the Psalms, part of the Tarsus Scripture series. Meetings will be held on October 15, 29, and November 12, from 7.30pm to 9pm in the St Joseph and St Benildus Parish Centre. The event is free and all are welcome. Attend freely or book through the parish office at 051 348077 or by email at parishofficejbm@gmail.com Join us and enrich your spiritual journey.
Our night prayer sessions have resumed and will now run from Monday to Friday, from 8pm to 8.25pm, via Zoom on the Zoom Link: 943 588 4859 All are very welcome.
Are you aged 13 to 18 and passionate about singing or playing an instrument? Join our youth choir. The choir performs once a month at the 9.30am Mass in St Joseph & St Benildus Church. Rehearsals take place every second Wednesday at 5.30pm. For more info or to join, contact the parish office at 051 348077 or email parishofficejbm@gmail.com
Join us this Winter at Carbally Community Centre for a variety of exciting activities and classes. Whether you’re looking to stay active, get creative or connect with others we’ve got something for everyone: Monday - Yoga from 7.15pm to 8.15pm (087 7637514); drama from 8pm to 10pm. Instructor is James Rocket. For more information contact 087 7574766. For the Tuesday Club for Seniors contact 086 0658495 and for Arts and Crafts for children contact: 086 8557041
Other activities include: Café Connect (Adults) an cookery classes - contact: 087 9027425; Crochet Classes - contact: 085 8502375; Friday - Taekwondo Classes for Children from 5pm to 6pm - contact: 086 1005500; Saturday: Healthy Waterford Programme from 11am to 12noon (six week course) - contact Sarah on 083 1883676; Youth Club from 6pm to 7pm - contact: 086 8567041; Arts and Crafts (Adults) from 7pm to 9pm - contact: 086 8124332. For bookings and enquiries, including parties, Astro Turf and meetings please contact us at 086 89086. We look forward to seeing you.
Carbally Community Centre (X91NW64) will host a Halloween Party on Monday, October 28, from 5pm to 7pm. It will include a disco, Halloween games, pumpkin carving and scarecrow competition and there will also be tea, coffee, burgers and treats. Admission will be €5 or €15 for families.
Waterford's Geological Heritage will be showcased in Ardkeen Library on Tuesday, October 29, at 6.30pm. Join Robbie Galvin, Geologist from Waterford's Copper Coast Geopark, for an engaging talk on Waterford’s geological history. Discover how volcanic eruptions, glacial movements, and ancient rock formations shaped both the landscape and local communities. Whether you're a geology enthusiast or curious, this talk will offer fascinating insights into Waterford’s natural heritage. This will be a free event but booking is required on 051 849755 or by email at ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
Ardkeen Library Storytelling Group, with Tom Mullane Storytelling, will take place on Thursdays from 2pm in Ardkeen Library. Can you tell a story? Let's get together to hear each other’s stories. It can be funny, serious, happy, sad or anything in between. To register your interest call us on 051 849755 or email ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
Tale and Rhymes takes place in Ardkeen Library on Fridays from 10.30am to 12pm. Children under 12 years must be accompanied and supervised in the library by a parent/guardian. All welcome. The library also hosts a Draughts Club for adults on Thursdays at 10.30am. All welcome.
