News from around the 32 Irish counties

(Source: Tyrone Times)

WATERFORD

Waterford’s long association with musical entertainment moves to a new level this November with the rebranding of the widely acclaimed International Festival of Light Opera. A gala extravangza is planned for the 50th anniversary of the festival, which will take place from November 3 to 13. Now known as the Waterford International Festival of Music, the event has already attracted a number of international companies who will be bringing a range of competitive shows. A local musical society will also be involved and a new choral event is being planned to bring even further variety for music lovers.

 

(Source: Waterford News & Star)

 

WESTMEATH

An Athlone man is embarking on a novel around Ireland challenge in an attempt raise €25,000 for a Cystic Fibrosis charity. Harry O'Hanlon, from Assumption Road, started the  Barry Kelly Pitch and Putt Challenge last Thursday, which will see him play the full 18 holes of 111 pitch and putt courses throughout the country. He's raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland in memory of his friend Barry Kelly from Cork, who died last year.

(Source: The Westmeath Independent)

 

WEXFORD

Five County Wexford people have made it onto the Sunday Times Rich List for 2010 including Bert Allen, Sam McCauley, Des Pettitt and Victor Stafford.

(Source: The Wexford People)

WICKLOW

Good Samaritans came to the aid of an expectant Newtownmountkennedy mother who gave birth at the side of the road in Ballsbridge while on her way to hospital. A taxi-driver, a passing student midwife and a nearby resident all made sure a healthy baby girl named Isabel was brought into the world early last Thursday morning.

(Source: The Wicklow People)

 
 

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