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In Photos: Taoiseach’s tour of the Déise

Photos are also contained in the current print edition of the Waterford News & Star
In Photos: Taoiseach’s tour of the Déise

Pictured at the official opening of the new buildings and sports campus at Blackwater Community School was An Taoiseach Micheal Martin, TD, where he viewed the work of some of the students with Maria O’Brien, Deputy Principal. Photo: Sean Byrne

Mary Frances Ryan

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin visited Waterford for a series of engagements last week. Here's some snapshots of a his visit, which included taking in the exquisite Japanese Gardens in Tramore and meeting staff and students at Blackwater Community School in Lismore.

Photos from the event are also contained in the current print edition of the Waterford News & Star.

Head Students at Blackwater Community School David Feeney and Ava Landers making a presentation to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, also included is Denis Ring, Principal. Photo: Sean Byrne
Head Students at Blackwater Community School David Feeney and Ava Landers making a presentation to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, also included is Denis Ring, Principal. Photo: Sean Byrne

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

For more Waterford photo galleries from the Waterford News & Star check out our photo archive

Ann Dempsey and Des Phelan at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens for the Taoiseach’s visit. Photo: Noel Browne.
Ann Dempsey and Des Phelan at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens for the Taoiseach’s visit. Photo: Noel Browne.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured with Oliver Simpson from Tramore who is volunteering at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden as part of the Gaisce Awards.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured with Oliver Simpson from Tramore who is volunteering at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden as part of the Gaisce Awards.

Rory and Maureen O’Shea with Mary Morrissey at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. Photo: Noel Browne
Rory and Maureen O’Shea with Mary Morrissey at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. Photo: Noel Browne

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin pictured with Sonomi Leslie, Keith, Ayuko and Jinto Guinan, Keith is an employee of Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. Photo: Noel Browne
Taoiseach, Micheál Martin pictured with Sonomi Leslie, Keith, Ayuko and Jinto Guinan, Keith is an employee of Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. Photo: Noel Browne

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin pictured with Agnes Aylward, Chairperson, and founder of the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, Janet Carey, Business Development and Marketing Manager and staff members and volunteers, Beatrice Payet, Nicola O’Neill, Andrea Caulfield, Edel Clancy, head gardener Richard Cowman, Keith Guinan and Waterford Oireachtas members, Senator Joe Conway, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, John Cummins TD. Photo: Noel Browne
Taoiseach, Micheál Martin pictured with Agnes Aylward, Chairperson, and founder of the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, Janet Carey, Business Development and Marketing Manager and staff members and volunteers, Beatrice Payet, Nicola O’Neill, Andrea Caulfield, Edel Clancy, head gardener Richard Cowman, Keith Guinan and Waterford Oireachtas members, Senator Joe Conway, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, John Cummins TD. Photo: Noel Browne

Taoiseach Micheal Martin plants a tree at Blackwater Community School, also pictured are Ministers John Cummins and Mary Butler, Denis Ring, Principal, and Declan Doocey, Outgoing Chairperson of the Board of Management. Photo: Sean Byrne
Taoiseach Micheal Martin plants a tree at Blackwater Community School, also pictured are Ministers John Cummins and Mary Butler, Denis Ring, Principal, and Declan Doocey, Outgoing Chairperson of the Board of Management. Photo: Sean Byrne

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