Mrs. Quin’s Charity Shop, Dungarvan - all ladies clothes reduced this weekend  

Lifeboat shop will be open every Sunday from 2:30pm – 4:30pm at the Station House, Dunmore East Harbour. 

The South East Radiotherapy Trust Draw aims to raise money to purchase a people carrier for the use of cancer patients in Waterford  for radiotherapy treatment.
The many amazing prizes on offer include:
A 7 night trip to Bejing for the 2008 Olympics
5 night holiday to Washington DC
Flights to Hong Kong
Flights to Bangkok
and so much more.
Tickets cost €10 and can be purchased at the following locations:
The Uluru Bar
The Fan Dynasty Chinese Restaurant (above the Uluru)
David Walsh Office & School Supplies, Dungarvan
Connolly’s Pharmacy, Main Street, Dungarvan
Farally’s Bar, Passage East

*All monies raised will go towards the purchase cost of the new vehicle, with any surplus being donated to  the new heart ward at Waterford Regional Hospital

May
Bealtaine is being celebrated at Ardkeen and Brown’s Road Libraries for the month of May and there are events happening almost every day. Bealtaine is the Irish national arts festival celebrating creativity in older age. All events are free but booking is essential. To book or for more information on any of the Bealtaine events contact: Ardkeen Library on 051 849755, 051 843633 or e-mail Sinead Cummins at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or Brown’s Road Library on 051 849845

May 9th
Community dance night will take place in Cappoquin Community Centre Friday May 9th. Dancing 10pm 12 midnight. Music by “Tina and the Champions.”
In aid of the community centre

Until May 9th
The Old Mill car park in Kilmacthomas will be closed until May 9th. Coffey Construction Ltd apologies for any inconvenience caused

May 9th
Waterford County Museum presents an evening with David Norris fund raising event on May 9th at 8pm in Ard Scoil na nDeise Junior Hall. Tickets on sale at Connolly’s Chemist, Main St, Dungarvan and Museum Offices, Dungarvan Shopping Centre.
M.C. on the night is Nicola Beresford

May 9th
A new art exhibition, titled "Do Irish Clouds Dream of Becoming Sheep?" and other works by Conrado Velasco opens at Waterford City Council Central Library at Lady Lane on Friday May 9th at 6pm. Featured artist, Conrado Velasco, will exhibit  photographs, drawings and objects. The public is warmly invited to attend.

May 11th
The 24th Annual Concern Plant and Shrub Bring &Buy will take place on Sunday May 11th from 2.30 - 5.30pm at Catherine Griffin’s garden, Woodlands, Circular Road, Dunmore East. Paddy McGuire will open the event. All proceeds raised will go to Darfur.

May 11th
A day of renewal to celebrate Pentecost will take place on Sunday May 11th at the Granville Hotel from 10am to 6pm.  The day will involve praise and thanksgiving and mass at 3pm followed by a healing service.  All are welcome

May 11th 
The Annual Legion of Mary (silent retreat) will take place on Sunday May 11th in Gracedieu Retreat House Tramore Road. Beginning with registration at 10.15am followed by periods of silent prayer, sacrament of reconciliation, Mass, free time and reflection. Bring a packed lunch with you - tea and coffee is provided. Subscription is €15. Finishing at 5.30pm. All are welcome. For further details contact Josie on 051 354627.

May 12th
The AGM of Glenbeg ICA will take place in Lawlor’s Hotel on Monday May 12th at 8.30pm. Members please note change of venue. New members welcome.

May 14th
Garter Lane Arts Centre will celebrate Bealtaine 2008 with free teas/coffee/biscuits at 2.30pm on Wednesday May 14th and watch a movie “Grow Your Own” (pg) at 3pm.
Admission is free. Pre book to secure your seat on 051-855038 or call into Box Office between 11am-5.30pm, Tuesday – Saturday.
 

May 14th
Dunmore East Fundraising RNLI Branch meeting will take place on Wednesday May 14th at 8pm in the Station House.
 

May 14th
People with Disabilities in Ireland Waterford Network Cordiallly invites you to their annual general meeting on Wednesday May 14th at 7pm in Waterford Cheshire, Johnshill, Waterford. It’s an opportunity for people with disabilities, their family, carers and friends to come and have their say. Light refreshments will be available.
For any information on disability benefits, etc. Contact Maura at 051 – 844 144.

Until May 16th
There will be no parking allowed either side of Main Street in Kilmacthomas Town from May 6th until the 16th to facilitate construction works. Please use alternative parking in the Old Mill Car Park located at the bottom of Main Street. Coffey Construction would like apologise for any inconvenience caused.  

May 16th and 17th
The Waterford News & Star 24 hour ‘Walk for Life’ will take place at the RSC from 12 noon on Friday May 16th to 12 noon on Saturday May 17th.  People are asked to spare an hour or 2 just to walk a few laps of the running track with the aim to have at least one person on the track at all times over the 24 hour period and to raise vital funds for cancer care.  For details or to make a donation contact Lynda Murphy at the Waterford News & Star on 874 951

May 16th – 18th
The Gealach Gorm Theatre Group present “Costa Del Packet” - a farce by Anthony Booth on Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 16th, 17th and 18th at 8pm in the Gealach Gorm Theatre, Kill. About four women and a package holiday which does not quite live up to the glossy brochure description, with hilarious consequences.
To book call or text on 086 856 93 58.

May 17th
Waterford Regional Gardening Club is organising a garden visit on Saturday May 17th at 2pm in Coolaught Gardens & Nursery, Clonroche, Co Wexford. 
Admission for members is €5, non members €7.
For further information contact Richard 087 9107259,Kathleen 051 293011 or
Anne 087 6502067. 

May 17th
Raffle in aid of The Carers Association will take place in Alfie’s Bar, Ballybricken on 17th May. Tickets are €2 each or book of 6 for €10. Contact on 051 857970 for further information. 1st prize is Manchester United Jersey signed by the players, 2nd prize is Waterford Hurling jersey signed by the players and 3rd prize is Waterford United Jersey signed by the players

Until May 17th
The Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan is currently hosting the prestigious ‘RHA Drawing Exhibition’ and also on display is ‘Market 08’ with a series of paintings by various artists. These exhibitions continue until Saturday may 17th.
The Old Market House Arts Centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm.  Admission is free and all are welcome.

May 17th
The Dungarvan Gospel Choir will host a Variety Concert on Saturday May 17th in the Town Hall, Dungarvan at 7.30pm, commencing at 8pm sharp in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation and the Local Sesame School. A fantastic line up of talented artists are due to perform at the event including: Dungravan Gospel Choir, Dungarvan Junior Brass Band, Lorna Jane Muurray, String Quartet, James Lenane, Attic Jacs, The Dungarvan No Name Club, Eimear Fahy, Bothar na Sop, Austin Hallahan and Kevin Evans. This is a ticket only event. Tickets cost €20 and are limited so people are advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from the following: Hallahan’s Chemist, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, Carmel Cahill at 087-6253249 or Lisa Ryan at 086-2758330.

May 18th
Ballymacarbary Community Games will be holding a Field Evening on Sunday 18th May in Millfield, Ballymacarbary from 2 – 5pm. Races will be run for the County Finals in Waterford. There will also be novelty races, penalty shootouts, cake sale, side stalls and a raffle with great prizes on the day. All welcome
 

May 19th – 25th
High School Musical will be staged at St. Augustine’s College from Monday May 19th to Sunday May 25th. Bookings will be open in St. Augustine’s College from 12pm - 6pm every Saturday and Sunday up until the show opens. This is Dungarvan Musical Society's first production and is cast entirely with all Dungarvan and West Waterford students.

May 23rd
Brideview Drama is holding their annual dinner at the Brideview Bar on May 23rd. If you would like to go, please text or call Vanessa Hyde, club secretary on 087 6733 782.

May 23rd – 25th
If taking part in a choral competition is your thing, why not compete at AIMS Choral Festival, New Ross May 23rd to 25th. Choirs of all ages are catered for Friday May 23rd is junior day for choirs and soloists, Sunday May 25th features competitions for adults. Syllabus and entry forms available from AIMS Festival secretary, Delare House, South Street, New Ross, phone 051 425 077, e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or log onto www.aims.ie

May 24th
A dramatised reading by the Phoenix Players from West Mersea in England of Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas will be presented at the Town Hall Theatre in Dungarvan on Saturday May 24th at 7.30pm in association with Waterford Institute of Technology.
The production in Dungarvan will be preceded by a reception at 7pm. Tickets are available in advance from the Director’s Office at Waterford Institute of Technology, 051-845527.

June 2nd
Childline and the ISPCC are appealing to women across the country to pull on their runners and run, jog or walk in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd June. By signing up to run for the ISPCC you will be helping raise vital income for both Childline and the ISPCC. To receive your Mini Marathon Fundraising Pack, register yourself and your friends or colleagues. For more information and to register for your Fundraising Pack you can either e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call Rita at ISPCC on 01 6767960

June 2nd
Run or Walk for MS Ireland in this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on June 2nd. Join our team for a fun day out and help us to support some 7000 people with multiple sclerosis. Places are limited so please call 1850 650 950 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Dunhill/Fenor Motor Activity/Special Olympic Club are currently looking for volunteers.
The group works at developing the motor activity skills of children with disabilities through a fun environment exercising and playing games. The club is on every second Saturday between 10am – 12:30pm at the Dunhill Enterprise Centre. So if you can spare a few hours and would like to get involved or would like to come along some week to look and see what’s involved please contact Joe at 086 155 90 86 or Sharon at 087 29 32 335.

This summer bask in the beauty of land and seascapes over a weekend that combines adventurous days in the outdoors with enjoyable evenings meeting new people and making new friends on the Kerry Challenge 2008. Teams of 2 or 4 will hike or run through the wild landscapes of the Southwest. The challenge is all about friendships, struggle and effort, deep satisfaction and mighty craic. All proceeds go to DEBRA Ireland. For more information call the office on 01 678 5903 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

A Walking and Ramblers Club has started in the area of Dunmore East, Woodstown, Cheekpoint, Passage East and the surrounding areas. The Ramblers Club will be suitable for people who want to enjoy a short walk. There will be a leader for all walkers and ramblers and will be fully organised. Please contact 086-385 4728 for more information

Until September
The Lismore Farmers Market will run every Sunday, starting at 9.30am till 4pm, since March 16th up until the end of September. It will be located at the Avenue to Lismore Castle. For further information contact Chairman Michael Walsh on 086 8377590

The Foróige Ferrybank Youth Service is offering free Evening Study for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. They provide fully supervised study, support to students and supervised Internet access for research and homework purposes. Study is on every Monday from 4pm to 6pm and Tuesday from 3pm to 5pm. To book your place please contact Suzie on 086 2485977. Youth Services are running also Drop in Nights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7-9pm in the Parish Centre. So if you are over 15 years of age and looking for someplace to relax with your friends feel free to call up to us and play Buzz, pool or just have a chat and a hot drink. You are free to ‘drop in’ and ‘drop out’ as you please. Tuesday nights are for the guys and Wednesdays are for the girls. And Fridays are mixed. All are welcome. For further information please contact Kate Carroll on 086 6035457 or Suzie O’Shea on 086 2485977.

Join DEBRA Ireland and experience a life changing trip to Kilimanjaro in November 2008. As you climb one of the seven summits of the world experience the spectacular views of Africa over an 11 day adventure from lush jungle into snow covered peaks of Kilimanjaro. An adventure awaits with DEBRA Ireland in Kilimanjaro 2008, call now on 01 6785044

Fun 4 All Club – the wheelchair sports club for children and teenagers with physical disabilities, takes place at the Waterford Crystal Sports Centre, Cork Road, Waterford every Friday evenings from 8-10pm. Activities include: basketball, rounders, parachute play, kurling etc. New members very welcome! For more information please contact Helen at 051 35 11 58 or Rose at 051 880 981 after 5pm

The Carers Association service in Waterford County. The areas for outreach are: Dungarvan, Cappoquin, Tramore and Kilmacthomas. Service will provide carers with support, training and information on their rights and entitlements closer to home. Service will operate a day clinic in Dungarvan on Tuesday afternoons in the Dungarvan partnership offices from 2:30-5pm. For more information please contact Belinda Foley, development worker on 086 04 34 890.

Co. Waterford Community Drug Awareness
Your community drugs worker is available to you for support, information, advice and drug education.
Stress relief and substance detox clinic is available to entire community. This service offers you a chance to relax and detox for 1 hour a week. Clinic runs every Thursday morning 11-12:30pm in Tramore Library and evening 6:30-7:30pm in Community Building, Ard and Ghleanna, Tramore. Cost is €2 - €5.
Further information contact your community drugs worker Vicki Spencer on 086 852 71 73 or 051 338 723.

Rainbows is a support programme for children aged 6 to 12 years who are experiencing loss due to the death of a relative or parental separation.
A Rainbows programme is available each Wednesday from 7pm - 8pm throughout the school term in St. Brigids Family and Community Centre, 37 Lower Yellow Road, Waterford. Contact Bernie O'Mahony at 051-375261

The Active Retirement Group Dungarvan Branch will meet at the Causeway Tennis Club Abbeyside each Thursday from 2:00pm – 4:30pm. New members welcome, just come along

The Ardkeen Library Parent and Toddler Group meets on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30am. Meetings are free of charge.