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A fáilte fightback for tourism trade SIGNS of recovery are beginning to emerge for the tourist industry in Waterford. With the vaccine programme starting to make an impact on Covid-19 transmission figures, hotels and guest houses here are reporting an improvement in advance bookings. Aidan Quirke, Waterford representative of the South East branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), said positive developments have allowed hotels in Waterford to start planning towards reopening. The latest IHF survey of bookings for July, August and September, shows the South East is leading the way to recovery. It shows occupancy rates here of 38% for July, 33% for August and 26% for September. The next best region is the South West with comparitive figures of 35%, 33% and 23%. The national average figures are 23 % for July, 21% for August and 18% for September. . Hotels and guesthouses are hoping for a re-opening in June and Mr Quirke urged people to

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Waterford trainer Henry de Bromhead with Rachael Blackmore after Minella Times triumphed in the Grand National at Aintree, while the de Bromhead trained Balko des Flos came second plan their holidays and breaks early while there is plenty of choice and availability around. He said: “Staycations were a real positive last summer and we expect booking levels to continue to rise over the coming weeks.” But he warned: “As the latest IHF survey shows, there is still a long way to go before hotel

occupancy reaches even last summer’s levels. Recovery will be a challenge for the hotel sector this year, requiring continued Government support through to 2022.” An MEP, meanwhile, has said Waterford’s position as a leading destination for tourism must be a focus as restrictions are lifted.

Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune was welcoming the announcement of a fund to help businesses serving food pay for more outdoor seating. She said: “Measures such as these are very welcome and will certainly help the tourism and hospitality sectors recover from an awful year.” >> Night market plan: Page 4

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Back in bloom

Mount Congreve Gardens plan to re-open on April 29. Visitors must book a ticket at www. mountcongreve.com.

One from a million

A Daily Million player in Tramore, won €10,000 after matching five numbers and the bonus ball - but was one number shy of winning the €1 million top prize.

Vegetarian eating

You can find out how to include balanced and nutritious meatfree meals in your diet with a webinar on ‘Healthy Vegetarian Eating’ organised through Waterford Council Libraries . It can be viewed until April 22. For more information, phone 0761 102141 or email library@ waterfordcouncil.ie

Trócaire boxes

Trócaire is urging Co Waterford supporters to return Lent donations. Count what is in your box and donate online at trocaire.org; over the phone at 1850 408 408 or by post to Trócaire, Freepost, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

LISMORE Castle will be the backdrop to a two-day children’s book festival, Towers & Tales, which starts on Friday, April 30. Award-winning novelist Professor Sarah Moore Fitzgerald will be hosting an interactive online workshop . Children’s writer Sarah Webb and author and illustrator Alan Nolan will host a nature adventure for all the family . Illustrator Tarsila Krüse

will take the festival-goers on a drawing journey, prompted by her book. My Little Album of Dublin. The result will be an eight-page Little Album of Your Own – created by each participant to keep. Máire Zepf is calling all young readers to join her on a magic carpet storytelling journey. This interactive Irish language event will follow the story of Maire’s book ‘Rita agus an Lampa Draíochta’ along with a chance to learn

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some magic words and enjoy taking part in a creative task. The festival’s BookGifting Programme will give two schools in Waterford the chance to win a brand new school library courtesy of the festival and Waterford City and County Library Service. Tickets for the 2021 festival are now available at towersandtales.ie Picture: Edith Wilson at the launch of the festival. Photo: Patrick Browne.

It’s the great mystery art sale

MORE than 30 artists from County Waterford are taking part in the Incognito 2021 online art sale in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. Some 3,000 original postcardsized artworks will go on sale Thursday, April 22 . You can pick the piece of art you want to buy but you won’t discover who the artist is until you’ve bought it. Among those providing works for sale this year are The Edge, Bob Geldof, fashion designer Paul Costelloe, and Nobel prize winner Dr William Campbell. Waterford artists taking part include Aidan Crotty, Cora Cummins from Villierstown, Laura McNamara from Dungarvan, Kiki Roosli from Tramore and Marie-Jeanne Jacob from Waterford city. In the five years since its inception, Incognito has raised almost €450,000 for Jack & Jill’s home nursing care for children with complex medical conditions. The Incognito art collection can be viewed at www.incognito.ie

House price slips after a year of steady rises PROPERTY prices in Waterford have slipped, after rising steadily throughout the past year. In the first quarter of this year, the median price of houses in the county fell by €1,000, to €179,000, the latest MyHome.ie Property Report reveals. The asking price for a fourbed semi-detached house in Waterford was down by €1,000 over the quarter to €219,000. The asking price for a threebed semi-detached house in the county remained unchanged over the quarter at €185,000. This represents an increase of €10,500 compared to this time last year. The price of a four-berdroom house here has risen b y €4,000 in the year and that is also the median increase. The median price is the ‘middle price’, the point at which there are as many houses cheaper as dearer. It is regarded as a more accurate reflection of the market than the average price which can be distorted by a few very cheap or very expensive properties. The number of properties for sale in Waterford on MyHome. ie is down 7% compared to the last quarter of 2020. The number has risen by 2.5% compared to this time last year. In the city, the number of properties for sale is flat over the quarter, and up by 25% com-

pared to this time last year. The average time for a property to go ‘sale agreed’ in the county after being placed for sale now stands at just over four and a half months. The report found that annual asking price inflation rose by 4.2% nationwide, by 4.1% in Dublin and by 4.8% elsewhere around the country. The national price trend for the first quarter was similar to Waterford’s - flat at 0% nationally, while increasing by 1% in Dublin, and falling by 0.4% elsewhere around the country. The MyHome.ie report shows asking prices. Its findings were supported by the Real Estate Alliance survey, which shows actual selling prices. The REA survey reported that the average second-hand three-bed semi in county Waterford has increased by 1.4% to €185,000 in the last three months It said the market in Waterford city was steady for the first quarter, with prices currently at €230,000, a 7% increase since this time last year. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an accurate picture of the secondhand property market in towns and cities.

Debenham pickets pledge to fight on FORMER Debenhams workers in Waterford have vowed to continue their fight for better redundancy terms. They have been maintaining a picket at City Square where the Debenham’s store closed more than a year ago. Representatives from local trades unions and some political parties marked the event by joining the Debenhams workers in a short march and rally in the city centre . On 9 April last year, Debenhams told staff that the company was going into liquidation and would not be reopening its Irish outlets. The pickets have focused on preventing stock and com-

pany assets being removed from closed stores. Mandate National Coordinator Brian Forbes said the year-long dispute will “leave a historical legacy”. “Since they began this strike they’ve been clear that not only are they doing this for themselves, they are doing it so that no other worker has to go through the same trauma they had to endure,” he said. RTE is reporting that Debenhams employees will be able to claim for a range of supports including equipment, childcare and accommodation if they accept a €3 million retraining and upskilling fund. now under discussion.

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New market could light up the nights TRAMORE is to get a new market this summer and if a councillor has his way it will add to the seaside town’s evening attractions . Councillor Eamon Quinlan wants the area around the old railway stastion to be designated a night market. This would make it different from other markets, he says. “We have numerous markets now with more on the way,” the Fianna Fáil councillor told Waterford Today. “The cultural quarter will have one with a strong artistic element. Priest’s Road has a country style market and so on. For Tramore to stand out and be a success it needs to be brave and do things differently. “A night market that starts at 5pm and runs into the early night would be amazing. We

can obviously control what goes there to ensure there isn’t noise or anything disruptive but a night market, with an evolving offering, would complement many of the nearby hotels, amusements and late evening scene.” Waterford City and County Council recently updated byelaws to create an area around the railway station for up to 12 casual traders. The council has also received national funding for improvement works that will serve as a backdrop to this new market which, it is hoped, will be up and running as the country recovers from Covid. Local authorities are also receiving funding under a new Outdoor Dining Scheme aimed at helping recovery of the tourist industry. Part One of the scheme

will provide funding of up to €4,000 for individual tourism and hospitality businesses to develop and increase their own outdoor seating capacity. Part Two lets local authorities apply for grants of up to €200,000 for permanent outdoor public dining spaces in towns and urban centres. Waterford TD and Minister of State, Mary Butler, welcomed the scheme. “It has the potential to enable individual tourism and hospitality businesses in Waterford to increase their dining and seating capacity in the short-term,” she said. “And, secondly, it will enable a long-term strategy for local authorities to develop appropriate permanent weatherproofed outdoor dining infrastructure.”

Chefs make a meal of it

TOP chefs will re-invent fine dining at home as part of Festival Spirit, a new event created by the organisers of West Waterford Festival of Food. It features a collaborative six-course meal kit. The dinner for two — priced at €165 — is available for delivery nationwide, and is a collaboration between chefs Roisin Horsom of Crews Restaurant, Paul Flynn of the Tannery, Ian Doyle of

Cliff House Hotel, and Judit McNally of Ormond’s. Irish Gourmet Butter will provide lightly salted butter for the occasion and Eunice Power will contribute her Dungarvan Black Rock Irish Stout bread. The three-day festival will also see the launch of an online gifting portal and the pilot of a children’s adventure trail in partnership with six local cafés, which will be rolled out across Waterford over the

coming months. The festival will run from 23 to 25 April, with 10 curated talks, experiences and workshops — all virtual and socially distanced. Full details of Festival Spirit presented by West Waterford Festival of Food are available at www. westwaterfordfestivaloffood. com. Teagan Pender (11) and brother Cullen (7) are pictured at the launch of the festival. Photo: PJ Browne

Gardaí Seagull lands its sourdough in the city warn of

scammers on the line

TRAMORE’S popular Seagull Bakery is spreading its wings to a second outlet at Patrick Street in Waterford city. Founder, chief baker and creator, Sarah Richards, says she is ‘absolutely delighted’ to be taking its famous sourdough to the city. “We are passionate about serving the local community with wholesome and nutritious bread,” she says . “We are also thrilled to support and build upon the growing independent retail community in Waterford

city creating additional local employment and further supporting complementary local and Irish food producers,” says Sarah. The bakery will be serving its full selection of sourdough bread along with croissants, buns and other treats. It will be the first in the country to serve only filter coffee and will have a selection of 30 wines, mainly organic. Picture: Sarah and co-owner Conor Naughton. Photo: Patrick Browne.

THERE has been a rash of phone scams in Waterford. In one, members of the public receive a call from somebody pretending to be from the Department of Social Protection telling them their PPS number has been compromised. The caller asks for personal information, such as the PPS number or home address. Gardaí say thety are are receiving an ever increasing number of complaints in relation to fraudulent and illegal scams in the form of texts, emails, telephone calls to your mobile or landline or even through social media. The message can appear within a genuine thread of text messages that you may have received from a legitimate organisation. Gardaí advise thst you never click on a link of an unsolicited text and never give away personal data like PIN number, card numbers, passwords, or one-time codes They point out that banks would never request a customer return a card in such circumstances.

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In Loving Memory

15th Anniversary MARGARET STACEY

10th & 9th Anniversaries Powell Betty & Reg

Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear

1st Anniversary Mary Shanahan

10th Anniversary TERRY MURRAY The day you finally let is go, And left me more than sad, I wish that you could come back here, And fill back up this hole, You put it there a year ago, When your body left your soul, You always made me feel special, You were always there it seems, But after all this is too big, It’s only wishful dreams.

In loving memory of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Stacey, late of St. Anthonys, Lower Yellow Road, Waterford, who died 19th April, 2006 We speak your name with love and pride, We smile through tears we cannot hide, Death does not part us or distance divide, Each day of our life you walk by our side, Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave and the way you cared, Look after her Lord as she takes her rest, For she was our mother and one of the best -Loved and missed always, William and Julie Grand Children Elizabeth, Luke, Adam Also Alan Great grandchildren ,Sinead, Niamh and Tommy Once I had something, that money could not buy, I had a special mother, But had to say goodbye, Photos of you I treasure, But they are all I have to touch, Of a mother I loved so dearly, And miss so very much -From Sharon, Derrick, Evan, Daniel and Lydia Mam, you suffered much in this sad world, And you tried so hard to smile, But still you kept on trodding, Over many a weary mile, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years, But you fell asleep without a fuss, And broke the hearts of all of us. A silent thought a secret tear, Keep your memory forever near. -Sadly missed by son Jimmy, daughter in law Marie and grand children

- Love you always dad, your daughter Sharon, Chicken and Tonya.

Remembering with love Mary Shanahan, late of Abbey Park, Ferrybank, who’s first anniversary occurs on the 27th April 2021. Mary, I miss you with all my heart. Not a day goes by that you aren’t in my thoughts and prayers. - Your loving and devoted husband, James (Shan) x Mums they are amazing, So special this is true, They always give and never take They forever think of you. You made our family perfect, Thank you for every day, We’ll remember you with so much love, In our hearts forever you will stay. - Love you Mum, your daughter Rachel and son in law John and Grandaughter Ruth xxxxxx Times go by but still you stay

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As near and dear as yesterday, We think of you always And talk about you still, You’ll never be forgotten You know you never will. - Love, your son, Christian, daughter in law Catherine and grandchildren Nicole, Aaron and Sienna x Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say. - Love from your sisters Beryl and Frances & families. Our family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care Mum recieved throughtout her illness. Tina and Mary and many more were amazing toboth my Mum and Dad. Also, Anne O’Mahony (or Anne next door as she’s been fondly called) our Mum was blessed to have such a good neighbour, thank you. Please offer up a prayer for my Mum and Dad x

31st Anniversary Catherine dubber

Treasured memories of our dad, Terry Murray, late of 5 Andrew St. whom God called home on 12th April 2011. Mass offered. Goodbye to my Dad, Goodbye Dad, I had to say, A few years ago on a cold April day, I’ll remember the good times and try not to be sad, But saying goodbye still hurts so bad, I miss you more than I can express, My love for you will never grow less, I keep trying to imagine how I will go on, I realise tomorrow is another dawn, I know you’re in heaven above looking down on us with all your love, Only to whisper in our ear, Remember that I never stopped loving you dear, I’ll always remember the good times we had, Remember the man, my wonderful dad, I’ll remember you each and every day, And if I need to talk to you, I’ll just sit down and pray. One day we’ll be together again, To talk about all the places we’ve been, Until that time I’ll always treasure, Having you for a Dad was such a great pleasure. -Love you always Dad, miss you so much, your daughter Eileen and Johnny xxx

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, late of 100 Larchville Est., who sadly passed on the 18th April 1990

. Mam, When the emptiness of missing you, Is more than I can bear, I whisper “Mam I love you”, And always find you there, For you left behind your spiirt, It guides me like a light, Your gentleness surrounds me, To be with me all my life, And when the road is rocky, And I’m down and need a crutch, I remember you’re beside me, Just an inch too short to touch. -Loved and missed everyday by your daughter Joanie & Christy R.I.P. xx Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return, When we were all together, But with love and memories, You will walk with us forever. -Always remembered, your grandchildren & partners, and great grandchildren xx

Seems like yesterday, That we were together, Then I opened my eyes, To realise gone means forever. It hurts and it aches, Its slicing my heart, For the rest of my life,

We shall be apart. I’m waiting for the future, Hoping to see, That when I die, You’ll open up those gates for me. Having a Pops, With a heart of gold, Is my favorite treasure, Which will never grow old. Family reunions, Will never be the same, Cause you’re not there with us, To be stronger I aim. Your chair at the table, Is empty and cold, You need to come home, I need someone to hold. Do you know, How much we all love you, Do you realize, How much I trust you. You’re officially gone, But forever in my heart, You and me Pops, Together, yet apart. - love and miss you Pops, Ann, Alana, Kiely. Florida U.S.A. If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving father, Who had a heart of gold. If I could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much I love and miss him, Every single day. I will remember all he taught me, I’m hurt but won’t be sad, ‘Coz he’ll send me down the answers, And he’ll always be my Dad. -love you always Dad, your daughter Kay, Benny and Avery. New Jersey, U.S.A If I had one wish to make, I’d use it up on you, just to see you one more time, In the heavenly sky so blue, All I have are the memories, The good ones and the bad,

I feel warmth around me, Like your presence is so near, And I close my eyes to visualize, Your face when you were here, I endure the times we spent together, And they are locked inside my heart, For as long as I have those memories, We will never be apart. Even though we can speak no more, My voice is always there, Because every night before I sleep, I have you in my prayer. - Love you always dad, your daughter Debbie, grandchildren Chris, David, Daniel, great grandchildren Calum & Alex Our Grandad, Heaven has received another Angel, the night sky another star, Your life has become a loving memory, We know you will never be far, We know you are watching over us, As all our lives go on. We will treasure the memories we have of you, We can’t believe you’re gone, You were a caring grandad, You were there for us a lot, You will always hold a place in our hearts, A loving treasured spot, You were really one in a million, A cut above the rest, All who knew you would agree, You simply were the best, So grandad we will say goodbye, We love and miss you with all our hearts, But as long as we have our loving memories, We will never be too far apart. - Thinking of you always grandad, love Ricky, Michelle, Jennifer and Johnathan, great grandchildren, Craig, Abigail, Aaron and Aoife michael

In loving memory of Betty Powell, late of Tir Connell Avenue, Lismore Lawn, whose 10th anniversary occurs on 8th April, and her husband Reg Powell, whose 9th Anniversary occurs on May 19th. Mum, Nine years since that sad day, You closed your eyes and went away. A sudden call from God on high, We had no chance to say goodbye. The hardest thing in life to bear, Is to want your mother And she’s not there. We wish that we could see you Mum, Sitting in your chair, We wish that we could go back home, And find you waiting here. A million words cannot express, Our love, our sorrow, our emptiness. No more tomorrows for us to share, But yesterday’s memories will always be there. No verse can say, no flowers repay, The beautiful mother we lost that day. - Love always from your daughters Virginia and Elaine. Dad, Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, Always loved, missed and very dear. If memories bring us closer, Then we are never far apart, God has you in his keeping, While we have you in our hearts. - Love always from your daughters Elaine, Virginia and their families.

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In Loving Memory

8th Anniversary Margaret Firth

15th Anniversary John Connelly

Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear

Birthday Remembrance & 38th Anniversary MCBRIDE

8th Anniversary NANCY PEPPER

41st Anniversary johnny kelly

5th Anniversary MARY MAAT

7th Anniversary michael hetherington In loving memory of Margaret Firth, late of 84 Connolly Place who died on the 19th of April 2013.

Birthday Remembrance for Olive McBride, late of 76 Roanmore Park whose Birthday occurs on April 14th. In loving memory of her son Jeremy McBride, whose 38th anniversary also occurs on the 14th of April. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way I feel, For no-one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles, No-one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried, Gone from home that smiling face, Those cheerful, happy ways, The heart that won so many friends, In bygone happy days, We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to live without -Loved and remembered, every day, Derek, Ian, Belinda and families o holy st anthony Gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for your neighbour, made you worthy while on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore of you to obtain for me my request. The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, intercede for me and whisper my prayer into the ear of the sweet Infant Jesus who loved to linger in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will be yours. C.D. Novena to the Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this one special favour (mention favour). Take it Dear Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart, where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.K.

In loving memory of Nancy Pepper, late of St. Marys Place, Ballygunner, whose 8th anniversary occurs on 8th April.

In loving memory of our dear dad, Johnny Kelly, late of 48 Hennessy’s Road whose 41st anniversary occurs on the 10th of April.

A shadow walks beside us, Forever by our sides, Always there to guide us, Ever since you died, No matter how our lives may change, No matter what we do, There’s a special place within our hearts, That is always kept for you. - Loved and remembered always by your daughter Eleanor, grandsons Ian, Darren, Shane and Dylan and great grandchildren Josh

Your presence I miss, Your memory I treasure, Loving you always Dad, Forgetting you never.

12th Anniversary catherine kay duggan

In loving memory of Catherine Duggan (née Hearne) late of 52 Farran Park, Upper Grange, Waterford, who departed this life on April 17th 2009. Our prayers fly Heavenward, On angels wings, And He who walked by the Galilee, And touched the blind to make them see, And cured the man who long was lame, When he but called God’s Holy Name, Will keep you safely in His care. - Always remembered by your loving husband Pat o holy st anthony Gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for your neighbour, made you worthy while on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore of you to obtain for me my request. The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, intercede for me and whisper my prayer into the ear of the sweet Infant Jesus who loved to linger in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will be yours. D.G.

- Always remembered and loved from your son Paul I have a book of memories, It’s not upon a shelf, It’s deep within my heart, And I keep the key myself, I turn the key quite often, And think of bygone days, I miss you so very much, In oh so many ways. - From your loving daughter Margaret and family Dad, You gave us everything you had, Your time, your love, your care, You never asked for anything, And you were always there, Your needs were simple, Your wants were few, If your family were happy, So were you, A heart of gold, A life so true. - Loved and always remembered by your daughter Mary, son-in-law Gerard and grandchildren Sabrina, John & Jane Sweet is your memory Dear is your name, Deep in our hearts you will always remain, It does not take a special day For us to think of you, Each mass we hear, Each prayer we say Is offered up to you. - From your son Joe, his wife Frances and grandchildren Jonathan, Niall and Fergal. Will those who think of Johnny today A little prayer to Jesus say -Never forgotten by your son John, wife, Gorettie and family

21st Anniversary Geraldine Hogan

In loving memory of Mary Maat, late of O’Brien’s Terrace and Ballytruckle Green, whose 5th anniversary occurs on the 3rd of April and also her mother Kathleen Byrne also late of Ballytruckle Green whose anniversary also occurs on the 3rd of April. The pain we feel today, Is the pain we’ve learned to hide, No one will ever know, The tears we hold inside, It seems like yesterday, The wound is still so sore, For every hour of every day, We miss you more and more, They say that hearts don’t really break, That is just not true, The day you left us Mam, You broke our hearts in two. - From your son Trevor, daughter-in-law Antoinette and your grandchildren Scott and Ross The next time we’ll meet Mam, You’ll be at Heaven’s door, In God’s love you reside And that I know is best, You suffered more than you deserved, It was time for you to rest, The memories Mam we treasured, Most of them we spent together, I miss you more with each passing day, I love you more than ever. - All my love, Gary & Amanda xxx I wish it was possible to revisit our past and bend time just to make it last, To relive the moment we spent with you, the cherished times were all too few, Still miss you Mary each and every day, the memories we have of you will never fade away. - Loved always, Catherine, John, Fiona, Emily and Brian. As time goes by we think of you and all the things we used to do, I sit and smile about the times we spent laughing and joking as we went, I wish I could hear your laugh and talk together as we did in the past. - Loved always Helen, Michael, Ciara and Aoife. Although we smile And make no fuss, No one misses you more than us, And when old times we do recall, That’s when we miss you most of all. - From Michael and family.

In Loving Memory of Geraldine Hogan (died April 28, 2000) We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name; in life we loved you dearly, and in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. - Theresa, Breda, Mary, Ann and Tom

Novena Prayer to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Remember, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the great things the Lord has done for you; He chose you for His mother, He wanted you close to His cross, He gives you a share in His glory. He listens to your prayer. Offer Him our prayers of praise and thanksgiving. Present our petitions to Him. Share your petitions silently with Our Lady. Let us live like you in the love of your Son that His Kingdom may come. Lead all people to the source of living water that flows from His Heart, spreading over the world hope and salvation, justice, and peace. See our trust in you; answer our prayer. Show yourself always, our Mother. Amen. J.P.

In loving memory of a dear friend and companion, Michael Hetherington, late of Ashley Drive, Cherrymount, Waterford who died on March 29th 2014. Mass offered. Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave, And the way you cared. Precious memories hold you dear, As time unfolds another year. No longer in my life to share, But in my heart you are always there. - Your Forever Friend Eleanor and family

Novena to the Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this one special favour (mention favour). Take it Dear Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart, where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. C.D. Novena Prayer to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Remember, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the great things the Lord has done for you; He chose you for His mother, He wanted you close to His cross, He gives you a share in His glory. He listens to your prayer. Offer Him our prayers of praise and thanksgiving. Present our petitions to Him. Share your petitions silently with Our Lady. Let us live like you in the love of your Son that His Kingdom may come. Lead all people to the source of living water that flows from His Heart, spreading over the world hope and salvation, justice, and peace. See our trust in you; answer our prayer. Show yourself always, our Mother. Amen. D.P.

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Sweet is your memory Dear is your name, Deep in our hearts you will always remain, It does not take a special day For me to think of you, Each mass I hear, Each prayer I say Is offered up to you. - From her sister Anne and family A tribute of love to a sister so dear, So close to our hearts each day of the year, We will always have memories to cherish and hold Of a wonderful sister more precious than gold. - From her sister Maura and family. We speak your name with love & pride, We smile through tears we cannot hide, Death does not part us or distance divide, Each day of our life you walk by our side, Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave & the way you cared, Look after Margaret Lord as she takes her rest, For she was our sister & one of the best. - From your brother Thomas, Kitty, nieces Loretta, Maura, Yvonne and nephew Paul

39th Anniversary Margaret Firth

In loving memory of Margaret Firth, late of 72 Connolly Place who died on the 16th of April 1982. Although we smile And make no fuss, No one misses you more than us, And when old times we do recall, That’s when we miss you most of all. - From your daughter Anne and family Beautiful thoughts of a mother so dear, Cherished forever with love sincere, Dear is her memory, Sweet is her name, Close to our hearts she will always remain. - From your daughter Maura and family Long is the road to yesterday, That leads us back to you, And memories of us together And happy times we knew, We shared so much together, Laughter, joy & tears, For us who thought so much of you. They were our happiest years. - From your son Tucker and family

In loving memory of John Connelly, late of 35 Ardmore Park, Ballybeg, Waterford. I have a gift you cannot see, Of heartfelt love and memories, This special gift, the angels bring us, Priceless though weighs not a thing, Carried through the sunlit skies on wing of doves and butterflies, A loving wish wrapped tight with love, To the one I lost living above. - Always missed your wife Josephine. Dad, A beautiful memory, Dearer than gold, Of a father whose worth can never be told, Theres a place in my hearts no one can fill, i miss you Dad and always will. - Love your daughter Amy xxx. A sudden call from God on high, We had no chance to say goodbye, Without farewell you fell asleep, But memories of you will always keep, memories we take those one by one, Things you have said, Songs you have sung, They bring a smile sometimes a tear, But thought of you are always near. - From Shane. Sadly missed along lifes way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you’re always there. - R.I.P Love Aaron.

o holy st anthony Gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for your neighbour, made you worthy while on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore of you to obtain for me my request....(Pause) The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, intercede for me and whisper my prayer into the ear of the sweet Infant Jesus who loved to linger in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will be yours. O.W. miraculous prayer Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours but today I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart. When Your Father sees it, it will become in His eyes, Your Prayer and not mine. Amen. Say this pray for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. D.G o holy st anthony Gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for your neighbour, made you worthy while on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore of you to obtain for me my request....(Pause) The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, intercede for me and whisper my prayer into the ear of the sweet Infant Jesus who loved to linger in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will be yours. K.G.

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with Justin Ivory

Godzilla Groove

Smooth Newt (Photo Justin Ivory) Fascinated by newts since a child, I was delighted to find plenty of Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) activity in my 5km over the last few weeks. Whenever I see them swimming, I can’t help thinking of them as miniGodzillas……and that is meant as a compliment! I guess to the many invertebrates on their menu, which includes the tadpoles of frogs, they are. We only have 3 amphibian species in Ireland, and we get 2 of them in here in Wicklow, the Common Frog (Rana temporaria) and the Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris). The Smooth Newt is the only member of the Urodela (the tailed amphibians) found in Ireland. During the breeding season, which typically lasts from late February to June, the males have a wavy crest along their backs. And just like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (blank, puzzled looks at this juncture from those under 45), they try to impress females with their best dance moves. After mating the female lays the eggs (up to 300 of them) individually, wrapping each of them in the leaves of an aquatic plant, as opposed to the big clumps of spawn of the Common Frog. About 3 to 4 weeks later the newt tadpoles emerge. Unlike frog and toad tadpoles, newt larvae develop their front legs first, then their back legs. Once they have absorbed their gills and left the water, they are known as ‘efts’. It takes 2 to 3 years for these efts to reach maturity. Adult Smooth Newts are typically about 10cm long. In late summer both juveniles and adults leave the water and spend the rest of the year in terrestrial habitats such as long grass, woodland, marshes, and hedgerows. In winter they will hibernate among tree roots, in holes in walls and in log piles.

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ninenottomiss book of the week

series of the week

HOROSCOPES

tv of the week

the last resort Jan Carson

shadow and bone Netflix, from April 23rd

why did you kill me Netflix, from April 16th

THIS was originally read on BBC4, and Carson’s poignant and touching book introduces us to 10 interlinked stories set in a caravan on the Antrim coast. Well, why not? They are at times hilarious, deeply engaging and sometimes, deeply sad. Frankie is haunted by his daughter’s death. Vidas, homeless and far from Lithuania. Anna struggles to shake off the ghost of her overbearing mother. Kathleen struggles to accept her daughter for who she is. Malcolm, a failed illusionist, makes one final attempt to reinvent himself. Alma faces her toughest case yet as she tries to help them all find what they’ve lost. Highly original.

Shadow and Bone is an effort to win the hearts and minds of fantasy fans. This series is based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Grishaverse novels and the convoluted plot revolves around orphaned mapmaker Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) who discovers she has an extraordinary power that may, when harnessed, be able to solve the problems of her war-torn homeland. Meanwhile, dark forces — never! — are awaiting to manipulate her as she is thrown into a world of deceit and paranoia where her allies may be revealed to be her enemies.

FOR all the murder fans out there — and there seems to be a lot of them — this is the latest true crime offering from Netflix. After her daughter is murdered in a gang-related hit, Crystal Theobald’s mother Belinda Lane vows to bring those responsible to justice and ends up on a dark, decade-long journey through cyberspace hunting her daughter’s killers. The documentary takes a hard look at the anonymity of social media. And as Belinda trawls through the subterranean life of her daughter, the documentary not only uncovers the young girl’s murderers but also tries to piece together who Crystal was.

wine of the week

launch of the week

event of the week

Aries- This week is a 7 Do the groundwork to realize a vision. Strategize and review priorities. Postpone travels, and take care of business behind the scenes. Taurus- This week is an 8 Friends help out. Collaborate on the structural and logistical details. Make sure you’ve handled the basics before elaborating. Gemini- This week is an 8 Navigate a professional challenge by focusing on organization, discipline and coordinated action. Work completed now can have long-term benefit. Cancer- This week is an 8 You can get what you need to take a trip. An older person makes an interesting proposition. Don’t overlook what loved ones need. Leo- This week is an 8 Investments made now can have long-term benefit. Strengthen by reinforcing foundations and supports.

world malbec day at aldi April 17th

Times Present & Past Liam McNevin

WOLRD Malbec Day (any excuse, eh?) celebrates Malbec wine from around the world and particularly the quality of the product available from Argentina. Tom Doorley, Aldi’s Wine Expert, has selected his favourites from Aldi’s range of Malbec to suit all tastes and all are at prices that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a fan of the traditional French styles or the famous deep and full-bodied Argentinian flavours, or maybe even fancy trying a Californian Malbec, you can pick up a delicious bottle of red for under €7. Hard not to drink to that.

Liam McNevin has been writing for many years and is a member of Virginia House Creative writers. When he first started, his interest was with prose and the short story, but he has recently ventured into poetry with the launch of his first book. Times Present & Past is about love, loss and life moving on. Writing poems is about recording memories and catching moments in the here and now, Liam says. It is putting one’s thoughts down on a page. The book, launched this week. is available to buy by emailing liamedia15@ gmail.com

album of the week

activity of the week

the next step Focus Ireland throughout April THE Next Step is Focus Ireland’s Virtual Marathon, supported by Horizon Therapeutics! You have the 30 days of April to walk, jog or run the 42.2km distance of a marathon. Not only will you be getting active as part of this personal challenge, but you will be taking The Next Step to fight family homelessness. The event is free to sign up and all you need to do is share your fundraising page and ask your friends, family or colleagues to sponsor you to complete the challenge. All the funds you raise will support Focus Ireland’s vital work. Go to: thenextstep.focusireland.ie/

podcast of the week

Virgo- This week is an 8 Collaborate with your partner to realize a shared dream. Strengthen infrastructure. Find an inspiration that sings for both of you. Libra- This week is an 8 Keep your fitness goals. Disciplined action builds long-term strength and health. Demands for your attention abound. Scorpio- This week is an 8 Keep practicing to improve your game. Focus on technique, and learn through repetition. Get coaching from a trusted expert. Sagittarius- This week is an 8

Make repairs and renovations. Coordinate with your family for shared priorities. Get creative.

Capricorn- This week is an 8 Capture brilliant ideas as they inspire you. Intellectual discovery provides a thrill. What you uncover now has long-term implications. til we meet again Norah Jones

Steam Art Collaboration http://sfi-art-collaboration.eventbrite.com

The David McWilliams Podcast spotify.com/show/6dzfsIlMVEdKVSfSd1mclr ow/

WITH a career that boasts nine GRAMMYs, 50 million albums sold, and the mostlivestreamed performances of 2020, Norah Jones is finally releasing her first-ever live album, ‘Til We Meet Again. The collection presents globe-spanning performances from the US, France, Italy, Brazil, and Argentina that were recorded between 2017-2019. The album closes with Jones’ stunning solo piano performance of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” a tribute to Chris Cornell recorded just days after Cornell’s death.

Science Foundation Ireland has just launched the STEAM Art Collaboration. This new initiative aims to inspire primary school students through the commission of five artworks which unite the disciplines of art and science. The final works will be showcased for primary schools through two virtual exhibitions on Wednesday 12th May and Thursday 13th May 2021. To register for the event teachers can sign up via Eventbrite. Queries to primaryscience@sfi.ie. Photo: Peter Nash.

“I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated,” says McWilliams about his podcast, which aims to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. And that it does. But there’s a lot more than economics at the heart of McWilliams’s cogent debunking of recent issues, such as the Suez Canal, crazy house prices and the rise of the far Right in Europe. Always entertaining without being patronising, McWilliams is the kind of teacher we all wanted in school.

Aquarius-This week is a 9 Abundance is available. Gather up more than you spend for a positive balance. Make agreements, and sign contracts. Pisces- This week is a 9 Take ground with a personal project. What you do now can have long-term benefit. Provide the leadership to take it to a new level.

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opinion&comment

I’d like to help you son, but you’re too young to vote

Michael Wolsey

in the old Eddie Cochran song, Summertime Blues, a frustrated teenager seeks political help to beat his boredom problems. Well I called my congressman And he said, quote: ‘I’d like to help you son, But you’re too young to vote’ That won’t be the case much longer if Senator Malcolm Byrne has his way. The Fianna Fáil senator wants to drop the voting age from 18 to 16. When I was 16 I knew exactly what was wrong with the world and how to put it right. Fortunately, the world was not impressed and, so, was spared a pan-national Marxist government headed by Bernadette Devlin and orchestrated by John Lennon. When I was 18 I was less sure about my 16-year-old certain-

ties. When I was 20 I could see a wider range of problems and by the time I was 25 I was pondering a few different solutions. I had gained a bit of sense, you might say, although I think what I had really acquired was a stake in society. By the time I was 18, I had a job and was paying tax. So I was interested in how the government proposed to spend my money , both immediately and in the future - although, like most 18-year-olds, my idea of the future didn’t stretch beyond the next couple of years. By the time I was 25, my horizon had extended. I had a wife and a daughter and a mortgage on a house. Things that never crossed the mind of 16-yearold me had become important, like the interest rate charged by banks, the availability of preschool education, the state of the health service. Acceptance of personal responsibility is what qualifies

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us to take a share of national responsibility. That’s why I am opposed to this idea from Senator Byrne. I’m not suggesting that voting rights be confined to taxpayers in employment. Nowadays, with the huge extension of further education, that would leave lots of people unable to vote un-

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til they are in their late twenties. Indeed, I am not proposing any link at all between employment and the franchise. I just think 16-year-olds are too young to vote. They are children. We don’t seem to like that word any more, in a world where primary school pupils have become stu-

dents, teenage girls are called young women and we listen with respect while unelected Greta Thunberg lectures elected leaders who are four times her age. But they are children, our children and grandchildren, and they should be free to enjoy the last of their childhood without sharing responsibility for the welfare of the world. If they are interested in politics, they should be free to indulge in fantasies about Marxist republics, or whatever else seems right and exciting, without the worry that a vote of theirs might help turn the dream into a living nightmare. So I hope our elected representatives will do the children a favour and ignore Senator Byrne’s attempt to burden them with electoral responsibility . Note you, it’s only a limited responsibility the senator has in mind. He wants the franchise extended just for local govern-

ment and European elections. So 16-year-olds could have a vote for the running of a county or a continent, but not a country. That’s a rather patronising view for someone who believes, as Senator Byrne says, that “young people have illustrated their maturity in recent years on everything from climate change and human rights to community youth facilities”. I hope they remember that if they ever get a chance to vote for the former Wexford TD. Although they won’t be able to vote for or against him if he stays in the Seanad. Hardly anyone gets a say in who is elected to the upper house. Councillors and outgoing senators can vote along with TDs and a select bunch of university graduates. This small cabal is the Seanad’s only electorate. Senator Byrne says he wants to “encourage participation in politics”. He should start in his own backyard.