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From the Archive: A look back to Waterford in the year 2000

More photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper
From the Archive: A look back to Waterford in the year 2000

Enjoying their time at Stonehaven Riding Stables and Livery back in 2000.

Brendan Keane

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.

More photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper and also online here at waterford-news.ie.

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' - Volumes 1 & 2, 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.

Brian Tuohy, 3rd in the Miniature Garden Under 10 and Lauren Cardiff, 1st in the Miniature Garden Under 10 and 1st in Collection of Wild Flowers in Jam Jar at the Tramore ICA 55th Annual Summer Flower Show back in 2000.
Brian Tuohy, 3rd in the Miniature Garden Under 10 and Lauren Cardiff, 1st in the Miniature Garden Under 10 and 1st in Collection of Wild Flowers in Jam Jar at the Tramore ICA 55th Annual Summer Flower Show back in 2000.

Grace Doyle Sinéad Hogan were the joint winners of the most gold medals in Our Lady of Mercy Primary School 2000 swimming gala when they won 3 gold medals each.
Grace Doyle Sinéad Hogan were the joint winners of the most gold medals in Our Lady of Mercy Primary School 2000 swimming gala when they won 3 gold medals each.

Tesco Poleberry, held their second annual barbecue, raising in excess of £1,400 for Children's Group Link, pictured presenting a clock to show their appreciation to the General Manager of Tesco Poleberry, Edmund Dick, are Catriona Collins and Jamie Stephens, Childrens Group Link back in 2000.
Tesco Poleberry, held their second annual barbecue, raising in excess of £1,400 for Children's Group Link, pictured presenting a clock to show their appreciation to the General Manager of Tesco Poleberry, Edmund Dick, are Catriona Collins and Jamie Stephens, Childrens Group Link back in 2000.

Jack Doyle Ryan, who played Puck in Little Red Kettle, The Four Euclids of Squid and the Festival of Imagination which they performed at the Toyama Festival for Children's Theatre in Japan, back in 2000.
Jack Doyle Ryan, who played Puck in Little Red Kettle, The Four Euclids of Squid and the Festival of Imagination which they performed at the Toyama Festival for Children's Theatre in Japan, back in 2000.

Cathy Molloy, Waterford Corporation, pictured with Erica and Iris Brennan, Viewmount Litter Rangers, doing their part to keep Waterford Tidy by recycling their rubbish during the WLRfm Environmental Week 2000.
Cathy Molloy, Waterford Corporation, pictured with Erica and Iris Brennan, Viewmount Litter Rangers, doing their part to keep Waterford Tidy by recycling their rubbish during the WLRfm Environmental Week 2000.

Photo shows retailers from Barronstrand Street/ John Roberts' Square, who in conjuction with Waterford Corporation were determined to make the area litter free back in 2000, From left, Donal Galvin, AIB, Barry Brennan, Mulligans, Helen Power, Mcdonalds, Tom Barry, First Active, Lily Moody, National Irish Bank, Cathy Molloy, Waterford Corporation, Ann Keane, Mary Coppinger's and Nigel Dalton, Litter warden.
Photo shows retailers from Barronstrand Street/ John Roberts' Square, who in conjuction with Waterford Corporation were determined to make the area litter free back in 2000, From left, Donal Galvin, AIB, Barry Brennan, Mulligans, Helen Power, Mcdonalds, Tom Barry, First Active, Lily Moody, National Irish Bank, Cathy Molloy, Waterford Corporation, Ann Keane, Mary Coppinger's and Nigel Dalton, Litter warden.

David Coady, Alan Moran, Alan Coady and Richard Condon, enjoying the barbequeat Tesco Poleberry in aid of Childrens Group Link back in 2000.
David Coady, Alan Moran, Alan Coady and Richard Condon, enjoying the barbequeat Tesco Poleberry in aid of Childrens Group Link back in 2000.

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