Local Notes: New classes, clubs open to join and summer festivals
Singing Classes €10 per class. Saturdays from 11:30am to 1pm at Butler Community Centre
The death has sadly occurred on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, of Mrs Geraldine Hennessy (née Waring), The Folly, Waterford. Formerly of Ormonde Crescent, Lismore Lawn, Waterford.
Predeceased by her loving husband Freddy, parents Samuel and Eileen (Waring), grandchild Ezra and the little Angels.
She is survived by her loving children Naomi, Simone, Aaron, Nathan and Rachel, sons-in-law Thomas and Dave, daughters-in-law Azziza and Catherine, grandchildren Samuel, Adam, Isaac, Amelia, Eli, Aliah, Freddy, Gerry, Adeline, Sully, Loewe and Luca, her brothers Seamus and Paul, sisters Ita and Deirdre, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends especially Eileen and Margaret.
Geraldine will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass took place in St. John’s Church, Parnell Street, Waterford, on Tuesday, July 22, at 11am, followed by burial in St. Otteran’s Cemetery, Ballinaneeshagh, Cork Road, Waterford.
Condolences are extended to Geraldine's family, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace Sacred Heart Church Baptism Celebration Baptism enquiries/bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com.
The Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2025 for 16 – 35 year olds will take place from August 7-10 at Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare.
Excellent workshops, time for prayer, and to meet new people and experience the best of what it means to be young and Catholic today!
Free buses from around the country.
Donation only.
Book now at: www.youth2000.ie.
The bereavement support group provides a safe space for family members who have experienced the death of a loved one because of problem substance use or related issues.
The group is facilitated by two trained psychotherapists and will include respite and other opportunities that may be relevant.
This is a free service specific to the South East Family Support Network.
Commencing on Tuesday, 26 of August 2025, from 10:30am to 12pm, and will continue for 8 weeks at the Millennium Building, Church Road, Lisduggan, Waterford, X91 FN5V.
For further information, email: info@serfsn or phone Riona: 086-6045805 / Catherine: 083-0162069.
Waterford City Fire Station Open Day 2025 is on Sunday, 27 of July from 2pm – 5pm.
Autism Friendly Hour 2pm -3pm (Quiet Hour), a calm place is available on the day.
Fire Demos throughout the day, Aerial rescue demo.
Garda and Ambulance vehicles are on show also.
A great start to our Wednesday Young Puckers sessions, in the Butler Community Centre, with special guest Austin Gleeson lending a hand too!
These 11am Wednesday Bootcamps will be a summer addition to the 12:15pm Saturday sessions over the next couple of weeks.
Attendance is free, and new beginners born between 2019 and 2021 are all welcome.
Qualified and vetted coaches, Parents and guardians welcome to join, plenty of fun and making new friends.
No equipment needed.
Contact Kevin on 087 2981877.
The club is looking for new members aged between 10 and 12 Years.
We meet in the Butler community centre, John's Ark, every Thursday night from 7 to 8 pm.
Pool, games, Music and pizza.
Please contact David on 0876542297 for more information.
Warriors and Outrage Foróige clubs for boys and girls age 10 to 18 are now open for new members, from all across Waterford every Thursday in the Butler Community Centre, St. John’s Park Activities for Warriors, 10-12 year olds, include arts and crafts, games, day trips and lots more fun from 7pm – 8pm.
Outrage Foroige ages 13 +
Activities include sports, weekends away, games and community work from 8pm - 9:30pm.
All are welcome, for more information, phone David on 0876542297
Free Tai Chi classes for 12 weeks commencing at Butler Community Centre (evening and morning class) in Saint John’s Park.
PM me for more information or call 051 876907 to book a place.
Funded by WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board PPS number required.
Hi all, Butler Community Centre is hosting Chair Yoga and beginner's Pickle Ball (trainer in situ).
Pickleball is an indoor racket sport, a cross between tennis and badminton, but slower.
It’s the fastest-growing sport in the over-65s, apparently.
For further information, call me at 051 876907.
Singing Classes €10 per class. Saturdays from 11:30am to 1pm at Butler Community Centre.
Free Tea, Coffee & Biscuits.
Do you like music? Do you Enjoy singing?
Booking: maria.musicclasses@gmail.com. 089 4158263.
SHY Centre, St. John’s Park, Waterford 051-876468, 087-6394065.
Information:
Hi Folks, I’m writing to remind people that there are 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 reducing stress and promoting detox.
Regulars also report a whole host of other benefits, such as pain relief. Clinics are run in a group setting, and 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 then sit back and relax for forty minutes listening to nice music in a room surrounded by candles.
Why not come along and give it a go?
Colour in and create your own creatures as part of Central Library's Monster Doodle craft event, running every Saturday for the month of July, from 10 am to 1 pm.
For Children of all ages.
All children under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them.
The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council, is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025.
There is no age limit and no entry fee for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025.
The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday, August 15, 2025, at noon.
Apply online at https://submit.link/3Qv.
The Summer Stars Free Reading Programme runs from now until August 31 in Waterford Libraries.
Pick up your child’s Reading Card, complete it before August 31, and drop it back at your local library.
Any child who completes the Summer Stars Reading Programme will receive a medal and certificate in October 2025.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre Waterford will offer the Parents Plus Early ONLINE for you to access over the coming weeks.
Parents of children aged 0-7 years.
We are currently seeking families to express your interest in taking part in the online sessions and will confirm dates based on the numbers that sign up.
Time and date to be confirmed for more information or to register, please contact Anne at 051 306728.
Spraoi is a free urban festival in beautiful Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It attracts nearly 100,000 people and the city streets act as a stage for acts from around the world.”- The Guardian.
Spraoi International Street Arts Festival will run over three days, August 1-3, in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city.
The festival presents approximately two hundred free street theatre, dance, spectacle, contemporary circus and music shows.
Spraoi is Ireland’s premier street arts event.
For more info, see www.spraoi.com.
Come and say hello to Waterford Parent Hub and our Friends @waterford_childcare_committee next week.
We are kicking off a series of information sessions around Waterford City and County and popping in to visit all local parent, baby, and toddler groups over the coming months.
If you would like information on family supports and services you may be able to access in your local community, Amy from Waterford Parent Hub will be available to chat, and Emer from WCCC will be available to chat about how to start childminding from your own home.
We will have flyers, colouring activities, and a friendly face and listening ears.
See us at City Square (outside Dunnes Stores) - Wednesday, July 23 from 10-12.30pm.
Bring the kiddies to grab some of our goodie bags.
Southside Motor Club are hosting a charity drive in aid of Bumbleance on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Cars can gather for Waterford's monthly cars and coffee and will then depart approx 1pm to head on a coastal scenic drive with end location Waterford Raceway for a few laps and photo opportunities.
Bucket collection and Raffle on the day.
Registration fee €10 per car.
All funds raised on the day goes to Bumbleance.
