Local Notes: Whist Club, walking football and dates for Festive Tea announced
St John's Park
Baptism Celebration Baptism enquiries / bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com.
Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Retreat, Sunday, October 26 2pm – 5pm, St Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, Waterford. 2pm Rosary/Confessions, 2:15pm Retreat Talk, 2:45pm Tea/Coffee Break, 3:15pm Silent Adoration, 4pm Celebration of Holy Mass. Donation €10. Talk by Fr Patrick Cahill, Holy Family Mission. All are welcome.
The Children’s Liturgy group has resumed on Sunday and will continue each Sunday at the 11:30am Mass.
It was lovely to see so many return and to see some new faces also.
New members are always welcome.
Supporting your anxious child -Workshops coming up in November with Play Therapist Treasa Forristal.
Support your child in managing change and anxiety. Suitable for parents/ guardians/ carers.
Central Library, Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:15am 051 849975. Ardkeen Library Friday, November 21 2025, at 10:15am 051 849755.
Your next blood donation clinics are as follows: Woodlands Hotel, Waterford: from Monday, October 20 and Thursday, October 23 (incl.) 3:50pm - 8:10pm.
This is an appointment-based clinic only.
Please contact 1800 222 111 to book your appointment.
Check your eligibility at giveblood.ie.
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.
Shotokan Karate is at Butler’s Community Centre St John’s Park Waterford every Tuesday from 7pm – 8pm and Thursdays 7pm – 8pm all ages welcome.
Shotokan Karate offers physical benefits like increased strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular health, alongside mental and spiritual advantages such as improved discipline, focus, self-confidence, stress reduction, and character development.
It also provides self-defense skills and a way to achieve greater self-awareness and inner peace.
Walking football is a fun, non-contact sport is in Butler’s Community Centre, Waterford every Thursday from 11am – 12 noon.
It offers significant physical and mental health benefits. As a team-based activity, Walking Football is a great way to socialise and meet others.
The game has simple rules designed with health and safety in mind.
Only non-contact tackling is allowed, and the ball must never go above head height. Walking football is played on small pitches with small goals and five, six or even seven-a-side teams.
It can be played on natural grass, on 3G/4G artificial pitches or indoors.
Whether you're brand new to table tennis or looking to sharpen your basics, come join us in a friendly and fun environment, led by qualified coaches who will guide you every step of the way.
Our Open Play sessions on Tuesdays 8–10pm Fridays 6–8pm in Butler’s Community Centre Waterford, let’s play, have fun, and grow together as a community.
Over 65 years of age and living in Waterford City? Garden care and maintenance, smoke alarm installation, power washing, minor DIY and repairs and more.
Just contact the Care & Repair Team for your free on-site visit. 0830927806/051841740 or email: careandrepair@wap.ie.
Our Care and Repair Team is experienced and fully Garda Vetted.
Congratulations to Ray Roberts on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Ray celebrated his birthday over the weekend with his wife Bernie, children, Grandchildren, Family and friends.
Happy 70th birthday Ray.
There will be a Benefit night held in aid of Waterford Hospice on Saturday, October 25 in The Tower hotel, the mall, Waterford. Time: 8pm - 12am - doors open at 7.30pm. Admission: €15.
The band Magnum will be playing from 8pm.
Auction and raffle on the night, followed by Mike Kenny’s 60s - 90s disco.
For more information, please contact Frankie on 087 3734398.
The wait is almost over. Halloween at the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens begins Friday, October 17 to 31.
Join us every day 11am–5pm for our Daytime Halloween Experience: Spirits of the Kwaidan Forest Japanese Spirit Path Ghost & Witches Walk, Spider Web & Skeleton Patch and lots of eerie surprises.
Perfect for adults & little monsters alike.
Don’t miss it.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Halloween Camp Our Younger K-Pop Demon Hunters Halloween Camp, Age 4 to 6, has arrived.
Your 'Little Soda Pop' will absolutely love these two afternoons of all things K-POP Demon Hunters.
Join us for a thrilling time of music, dance, and Demon Hunting as we dive into all the hit songs and choreography from the blockbuster K-Pop Demon Hunters movie.
Sing along with all of your favourite Huntrix and Saja Boys songs. Learn simplified choreography and dance moves from the movie.
Sing, dance and perform like a K-Pop Star 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' themed games , costume dress-up day Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 28 of October. Time: 1.30pm - 4pm.
Fee: €45 per child. Age: 4 – 6.
For more information or to book your place, contact Ciaran in the office on: info@wcm.ie or 051 376 789 Limited spaces left.
Are you ready for our K-Pop Demon Hunters Halloween Camp?
It's a 'Take Down' for your child's midterm break this October.
Join us for a thrilling week of music, dance, and Demon Hunting as we dive into all the hit songs and choreography from the blockbuster K-Pop Demon Hunters movie.
Learn all of your favourite Huntrix and Saja Boys songs, and record in a real recording studio.
Master the official choreography and dance moves .
Sing, dance and perform like a K-Pop Star ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters' themed games & challenges.
Costume dress-up day on Tuesday, the 28 to Thursday, October 30.
Time: 10am - 1pm Fee: €60 per child Age: 7 - 12.
For more information or to book your place, contact Ciaran in the office on: info@wcm.ie or 051 376 789.
Our Festive Tea tickets are now on sale at the Theatre Royal Waterford.
Tickets are €35 available to purchase from Theatre Royal Box Office on 051 874402 or online at https://theatreroyal.ie.
Join us for a fun filled festive afternoon at the Granville Hotel on Saturday or Sunday, November 29 or 30, 2025, 3pm – 6.30pm tea served sharp at 3pm. Over 18's event.
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, craniosacral therapy, 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.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre is running a nine-week free online parents plus early years programme .
For parents of children aged 0-7 years of age.
This will be online in the evening from 7-9pm 1 evening a week.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, please ring Anne on 051306728 or email info@sacredheartfrc.ie.
We are hoping to start this in early October to have it completed before Christmas.
Free Creative Mindfulness for children aged between 7-11years of age.
In Sacred Heart Family Resource, Waterford.
Starting on Thursday, October 16, 3.15 to 4.30pm.
If you have a child or know somebody who would benefit from this programme, please ring Anne on 051306728 or email info@sacredheartfrc.ie.
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Book your spot at our family disco, limited tickets available.
For info, contact Michelle on 0868557041.
Pumpkin carving competition, scarecrow competition, fancy dress games and dancing on Thursday, October 30 at 5pm in Carbally community centre.
Admission €5, family of five €20.
Sacred Heart Family Resource centre is having a Quiz Night to raise funds for a Christmas party for older people.
We would love you to join us on the night, €20 per table of 4 people.
There will be a raffle on the night, so come along to Heffernan's Pub Kilcohan on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 7.30pm and join in the fun.
There will be a Benefit night held in aid of Waterford Hospice on Saturday, October 25 in The Tower hotel, The Mall, Waterford. Admission: €15.
Doors will open at 7.30pm.
Benefit night from 8pm – 12pm.
Auction and raffle on the night, followed by Mike Kenny’s 60s and 90s disco.
Tickets on sale in Ardkeen stores or for more information, contact Frankie on 0873734398.
Worried about electricity or gas bills this winter?
You’re not alone.
The CRU has extended key protections for energy customers, including a disconnection moratorium and improved support for those using prepay meters or facing arrears.
Learn what’s changing and how MABS can help you stay connected and in control this winter.
Read the blog: https://mabs.pulse.ly/czfemczzo6.
Need support? Call MABS at 0818 07 2000.
