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From the Archive: A look back at Waterford images from the year 2000

More nostalgic photos will be printed in the forthcoming print edition of Waterford News & Star
From the Archive: A look back at Waterford images from the year 2000

Mayor of Waterford, Ald. Davy Daniels, pictured with the cast from Little Red Kettle's The Four Euclids of Squid and the Festival of Imagination, which they performed for the Mayor before leaving for the Toyama Festival for Children's Theatre in Japan, back in 2000.

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Staff photographer, Joe Evans, is going to look back through the archives of Waterford News & Star to compile galleries of photos from Waterford's past.

Photos of other events are also available to view here on the website under the 'Archive' section and collections of nostalgic photos from our archive, titled 'Colourful Memories of Waterford', are currently available as fantastic photobooks on sale at The Book Centre, in-store or through or office on Gladstone Street. 

Hard copy prints of photos are also available to buy through our office.

Gavin and Gemma Downey, at the 2000 Newtown & Guillamene Swimming Club Millennium Gala.
Gavin and Gemma Downey, at the 2000 Newtown & Guillamene Swimming Club Millennium Gala.

Children from St. Saviour's Primary School show their excitement as they await the arrival of President McAleese in Ballybeg back in 2000.
Children from St. Saviour's Primary School show their excitement as they await the arrival of President McAleese in Ballybeg back in 2000.

Darragh and Tommy Carroll, Norwood Litter Rangers, with their dog Bonnie, who they were going to clean up after with the Pooper Scooper they received during WLR FM Waterford Environmental Week back in 2000.
Darragh and Tommy Carroll, Norwood Litter Rangers, with their dog Bonnie, who they were going to clean up after with the Pooper Scooper they received during WLR FM Waterford Environmental Week back in 2000.

Pictured at City Hall where Mayor of Waterford Ald. Davy Daniels made a presentation to Waterford's Millennium babies. He is pictured here with baby Hugh Ruane back in 2000.
Pictured at City Hall where Mayor of Waterford Ald. Davy Daniels made a presentation to Waterford's Millennium babies. He is pictured here with baby Hugh Ruane back in 2000.

Martina Flynn, who played the lead female role of Adelaide, pictured (second from left, back row) with Hot Box Club dancers Michelle Glendon, Lorraine Tubbritt, Michelle Condon, Jodie McGrath, Janice Hunt and Kate Brennan from De La Salle Musical Society's production of Guys & Dolls back in 2000.
Martina Flynn, who played the lead female role of Adelaide, pictured (second from left, back row) with Hot Box Club dancers Michelle Glendon, Lorraine Tubbritt, Michelle Condon, Jodie McGrath, Janice Hunt and Kate Brennan from De La Salle Musical Society's production of Guys & Dolls back in 2000.

Dominic Smith, James Barry, Kieran Bolger, Padraig Gough and Padraig Manning try their skills at the Ball in the Barrel at the 2000 Threshing Day in aid of Waterford Hospice at Jack Meade's.
Dominic Smith, James Barry, Kieran Bolger, Padraig Gough and Padraig Manning try their skills at the Ball in the Barrel at the 2000 Threshing Day in aid of Waterford Hospice at Jack Meade's.

The Ferrybank Support Group presented a cheque for £5,000 to Waterford Hospice Movement back in 2000. Pictured were, front, Mary McGrath, Susan Burtchaell, Helen Walsh, Tony Kavanagh, Chairman, Hospice, and Kay Dowling. Standing, Sadie Hartley, Ellen Heffernan, Cathleen Williams, Lyla Carew, Peggy Turner, and Des Kelly, Hospice.
The Ferrybank Support Group presented a cheque for £5,000 to Waterford Hospice Movement back in 2000. Pictured were, front, Mary McGrath, Susan Burtchaell, Helen Walsh, Tony Kavanagh, Chairman, Hospice, and Kay Dowling. Standing, Sadie Hartley, Ellen Heffernan, Cathleen Williams, Lyla Carew, Peggy Turner, and Des Kelly, Hospice.

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