‘An Evening of Fashion, Style & Entertainment’ April 8th in Knockanore, Co. Waterford.

KGK hall in Knockanore, Co. Waterford will see a style extravaganza like never before on Friday, April 8th at 8pm.

This night will be brought to you by our own well-known, Paula Goulding.
Paula from Riverdance fame, ‘Dancing Thru’ The Ages’, RTE’s Celebrity Jigs n’ Reels and now Colour & Style expert with RTE is hosting this unique night in aid of KGK Hall and Leukaemia.

The evening is not quite a fashion show but a fashion event with a twist. There will be style sections where Paula will be explaining about different body-types, key tips and advice for dressing for your shape. Colours to suit and demonstrations on how dressing in your correct colours and styles can make such a difference.
“I want this night to be more informative for the audience so that by sitting back and enjoying the evening they can also pick up some really helpful tips.”

The entertainment line-up for the night makes the evening a coveted one. Vocalist Caroline Fraher will be lending her talents. British and All Ireland dance champions from the ‘On Your Toes Academy’, Clonmel will most certainly be a crowd pleaser. There will be excerpts from the hit show, ‘Dancing Thru The Ages’. To top it off the compere for the event is Gerard Byrne; aka Malachy from ‘Fair City’ and that’s just a flavour!

“When I called people about being involved in the night the response was overwhelming and so reassuring. We have such a good value system in this country and in our area. People are so supportive and helpful, it’s really been a joy organizing this event. I am so excited about our entertainment, the audience will be kept on their toes! I am also over the moon to have Gerard as our compere!”

 

The money raised from the night is going to KGK Hall and Leukaemia (Friends-of-Leukaemia-Patients, Cork).
“Unfortunately our family suffered loss recently to leukaemia so that among the obvious reasons of every charity being deserving is why I chose to raise much needed funds for leukaemia.
Also to give back to my community. They are so dedicated and have done absolute trojan work for our parish. The facility that we can now boast about, the KGK Hall is a testament to the Committee and community that put blood, sweat and tears into getting it from a dream to a reality.”

There will be top boutiques showcasing such as;  Sheenas – Dungarvan, Signet – Dungarvan, Touch of Class – Youghal, Bijou Bridal – Tramore and more from the surrounding areas.
This has all the makings of a spectacular night and something a little different.
“I think the night will be a real treat for the audience.”

‘A Unique Evening of Fashion, Style & Entertainment’ is on April 8th at 8pm in KGK Community Hall, Knockanore, Co. Waterford.
Tickets €15
For reservations or to book tickets call 087 6699095 / 024 97286

A request for information and assistance

My sister and I will be traveling from New Jersey, USA to Ireland from November 3-10. We will be staying at the La Petite Auberge November 5, and 6.  We are attempting to trace back our family in Ireland.   Lila at La Petite Auberge suggested I could use this e-mail address to initiate my search.

The information we have gathered so far -from obituaries and other sources is that my great great grandmother was Mary French Allen. She was born in 1811, in Shanbally, Parish of Grange, near Youghal, Co Waterford.  She was the daughter of Phillip French and Gretia Fitzgerald French.  They were Roman Catholic – Parish of Ardmore in the Church of Ardmore. She married John Allen,  born 1810, who was of the Church of Ireland. He was a shoemaker.  Their first child – Grace Allen was baptized on May 22, 1840 in the Roman Catholic Parish of Ardmore by Priest J. O’Meara. They sailed for Canada in 1843.

My quest is to discover the family of John Allen, and locate the town he was born in, which  must be somewhere close to Ardmore/Youghal area.   I was hoping you could be of assistance in guiding me towards resources in the Youghal area that could help me in this quest.    Any help or advice or direction you could possibly give my sister and I would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your time and attention
Cyndy  Bernotas
cyndyb@verizon.net

By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Sam Shire On Fire

One of the most lethal fires ever to hit the region erupted in Lismore, Co. Waterford last Sunday night (July13th) when a disused recycling facility went up in flames. Nearby residents were evacuated from their houses or asked to remain indoors with their windows locked, after it emerged that the collapsed roof of the plant consisted of asbestos.

Firemen douse the raging fires at the Lismore recycling plant

Almost 2,000 tons of dry recyclables -paper and plastic- was stored in a 200ft long warehouse in the former Sam Shires (Recycling) Ltd plant in the Mayfield area, within half a mile of the town centre. The waste had lain idle at the plant since it closed in 2006, amidst ongoing legal proceedings being taken by Waterford Co. Council against the proprietor, Worcestershire businessman Graham Leake.

Gardai sealed off regular access to the area shortly after the inferno began at about 11 pm. However, as fire units from across west Waterford tacked the blaze, some locals gained closer access to the site via the graveyard. Most were unaware of the asbestos danger until informed by a garda who arrived to move them on.

Local lads cover up from the deadly fumes

Up to that point a light-hearted atmosphere persisted amongst the 20 or so observers positioned on a hilly crest 100 metres from the fire, most of who were in their early 20′s. Amongst them was John Troy who recalled hearing “loud banging noises” and witnessing the first flames from his home in Read more