tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69900746368470019502024-03-05T16:46:02.704+00:00Dungarvan DiaryDungarvan, County Waterford blogger with an eye on local news, a leg on local sports and a bendy arm at local events.Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-75749125477821478382019-01-20T05:02:00.000+00:002019-01-20T05:02:05.403+00:00Silence No Longer. Time to Talk, Time To Heal, Time To Bring 24/7 Cardiac Care to County Waterford and South East Ireland.I never knew Thomas Power, the man, the farmer, the father to be, the husband and the man that so tragically passed after having travelled to University Hospital Waterford seeking medical attention. But I know something of his journey, at least until the point he reached where he had hoped to receive the assistance he had hoped for.<br />
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I can only imagine our journeys began the same, a bit of doubt in our minds that something just wasn't quite right, an anxious time doubting our self diagnosis before calling it "I'll get it it checked out" though our stories shared one difference, quite simply because of a different day and time that we experienced our symptoms.<br />
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Can I firstly say that I do not question the work of any HSE staff involved in any way, i will only put in my own way the events that I experienced and I am very thankful to all of them, and those that have cared for me since, you are the reason I can write this.<br />
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February 2017, even looking at the cursor blinking on my screen after this date is like watching my heart beat, all I can say is I felt unwell, many have asked me to describe it I simply cannot, and to be honest I see no good in it, symptoms differ, though that morning I just knew, sensed all was not right, I waited.....and waited........mobile in my hand........at home, alone, stubborn rather than afraid I paced the landing, stairs and hallway.<br />
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"I'll send a text" I deduced, not wanting to worry anyone,<br />
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BRING HOME AN ASPIRIN I THINK I MAY NEED TO GO TO HOSPITAL<br />
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Like some message in a bottle cast from the shore of some uncertain island to destination unknown,<br />
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"Yeah Right...." came the reply, that just didn't seem like the truth, a bit out of the blue, unfortunately the person I sent this to was not in Dungarvan as I had thought, they had journeyed to Waterford City 40 odd minutes away........so I continued to pace the hallway, the landing, the stairs and added a bedroom for good measure. Obviously the fact I had asked for Aspirin alerted me to what my symptoms may be alluding to, but somehow my brain did not allow that to sink in, I somehow concluded to remain zen on the matter, all was calm, though by this stage I was racking up some serious mileage around the house, a lot more than if i had just walked to the Doctor's Surgery for some confirmation.<br />
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It was almost two hours after my initial fears that the Texted returned "with aspirin" and quickly concluded to put a stop to my pacing and brought me to my GP.<br />
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An ECG, and some interesting subject matter later, the Nurse and Doctor left the room and i was alone with my partner. Sticky pads on my chest, attached to wires and beeping technology, my son had only four days earlier turned three years old, three, and all I saw was his face, all I heard was his voice, I felt guilt, was I about to leave him? Back to zen, hold in the tears, no time for self pity, regrets or wallowing, longing and determination set in, my journey was beginning.<br />
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A phone call was made, the ECG had shown irregularities, an Ambulance was on it's way to the surgery. It was all becoming surreal, I separated myself from the situation, from the part of myself that was panicking and seeing my past and future collide in one single moment. and became quite relaxed, quite accepting of what was taking place. I don't think I looked at my partner though, that would have been too much, I had to remain stoic.<br />
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When the green uniform of the Ambulance Driver appeared, his demeanour was quite jovial and calm, he had experience of this I hadn't, and that strengthened me. As I was wheeled from the room to the Ambulance I remember looking up to him and telling him "No Sirens!" as I had surmised that sirens would make me panic and worsen my situation, at this stage it was around 3 pm on a Friday Afternoon. Little did I know the significance at that time of that piece of information.<br />
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I remember as they loaded me, they had asked "Waterford or Cork?" again little did I know! Not wanting to put anyone out who was going to "follow me up" I answered confidently "Sure Waterford will be grand" though for a fleeting moment I saw a doubt flicker in their eyes. They assured me my readings were great and they were sure it was only precautionary, and we headed off with no sirens, a quite serene ambulance considering.<br />
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When I reached A&E they took bloods, administered drugs and ran the tests required to determine my condition, at 10 past 5 they returned, I had tested positive for a heart attack. The guy in A&E grew a little agitated as he glanced the clock, I remember he said the cardiologists owed him a favour and he should be able to get me in, I had no idea what this meant, it was like they had a club limited to members only, oh how right I was. "They normally don't take people after 5, they close..." he explained as he rushed about.<br />
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5 minutes later I was signing a piece of paper agreeing to a procedure I had no knowledge of, they explained the risks, and well I was not really in a place to question them. I was about to enter the Cath Lab.<br />
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I remember the man being wheeled out as I was wheeled in, our eyes met for a brief time, he in his late sixties I guess, being in my mid forties I felt I was gatecrashing. Peaceful classical music played as I entered what I could only really perceive as the set of a medical drama where I had received special access, I almost expected to be offered tea and a biscuit, instead one of the attending staff asked the Cardiologist "Is this overtime or time off in lieu?" More guilt. not only was I fighting for my life I had ruined someones plans for the weekend.<br />
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After some time, in a relaxed and calm atmosphere my procedure was finished and a 90% blockage of one of my arteries had been opened with a pci or stenting procedure, and after time in Coronary Care (the single most frightening time of my life, when I had time to think and reflect) I returned home.<br />
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Many may share a similar story, certainly more often than not in other parts of Ireland, other than Waterford, where your outcome may depend upon what day and time you may require treatment, rather than the condition itself. As I have said, I was very lucky, so the circumstances surrounding Thomas Power has a resonance to me and everyone past, present and future who has experienced fears for those loved ones who may have or one day have to call on assistance for Cardiac Care at their local Hospital.<br />
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No ambulance driver, paramedic, nurse, cardiologist, should be left having to walk away from a fully functioning unit knowing that lives could be saved if it was manned 24/7, these people are precious and should not be discouraged, pressured or victimized due to the discretion of a governmental budget or oversight.<br />
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Of course not every person who makes the Cath Lab will have a successful outcome but all people of Waterford and the South East ask is that we are entitled to that chance, and that Mothers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, Wives, Husbands, and Children are not left questioning "Why..... What If......and If Only?"<br />
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I wrote this today after seeing the reports on the thousands who marched for our right to a 24/7 Cath Lab in Waterford, and to put forward my commitment to seeing a wrong put right.<br />
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<br>Thanks to Nature Documentary You Tube Channel.Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-82721836945896351982014-04-24T16:51:00.001+01:002014-04-24T17:33:27.811+01:00Dungarvan From the Gold Coast<div class="mobile-photo">
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Hope to be up and running soon following two quite spectacular technical issues, and yes, I have tried turning them off and on again......in the meantime a stunning picture taken from the Gold Coast Hotel.Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-78385914989306514962014-02-26T13:30:00.001+00:002014-02-26T13:30:35.415+00:00New Pedestrian and Cycle Crossing at Barnawee Bridge Nears Completion. <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HTZMzFdo0alQITF-HPUCZH8wlC0V9JtFSBYAKD4h5tBglBYTNqDjJiWnrxXkuHjpKvGKNsyc7h_6C9NjzeHIyrmbUFs9KDkTQBi18jSnxQ4j2Ed9yFmOagz22uh9wvFwVctunJzRASyo/s1600/26022014760-735415.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HTZMzFdo0alQITF-HPUCZH8wlC0V9JtFSBYAKD4h5tBglBYTNqDjJiWnrxXkuHjpKvGKNsyc7h_6C9NjzeHIyrmbUFs9KDkTQBi18jSnxQ4j2Ed9yFmOagz22uh9wvFwVctunJzRASyo/s320/26022014760-735415.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5984699497855426818" /></a></p>The new "extension" to Barnawee Bridge allows safer navigation for both pedestrian and bicycle users of this stretch of road and is a welcome addition to the ever developing Smarter Travel initiative undertaken in Dungarvan.
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<br>Links between Dungarvan, Abbeyside and Ballinroad are now a much safer proposition to those wishing to leave the car at home and enjoy the stunning views this area has to offer. Students of The Friary School that are resident in Ballinroad will particularly benefit.Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-68144380733153820882014-02-05T18:08:00.000+00:002014-02-05T18:12:37.500+00:00Blackwater River Engulfs Surrounding Land <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIilSanZBOr-8FV6RSQd3B3xyCzBX2h3ScEaXCIaOsiFyLe-Z7-55cPOioa4oDFoqZ6R3lhcaxP7mfNaAo4-TjEwJ8ZjwtWM6Ioj-Qse65XmUkZdW6czuiZfRRctOcMB9r7kzI53ULqWD/s1600/LisFldFeb141-757501.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIilSanZBOr-8FV6RSQd3B3xyCzBX2h3ScEaXCIaOsiFyLe-Z7-55cPOioa4oDFoqZ6R3lhcaxP7mfNaAo4-TjEwJ8ZjwtWM6Ioj-Qse65XmUkZdW6czuiZfRRctOcMB9r7kzI53ULqWD/s320/LisFldFeb141-757501.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5976979389223358274" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftqkqCam9pR6pFkhpsT0ILkDFf_Uir_7iWHMOOuFPnHWhZOB8klUmLDhg4vjzlRclq1F2LIL2b9T4ea5FrldWqr-E78f012ihfVRUnSOUV73xA6XdV7EZd9wf61_qvyJQyHHjrwUBfuEQ/s1600/LisFldFeb142-760010.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftqkqCam9pR6pFkhpsT0ILkDFf_Uir_7iWHMOOuFPnHWhZOB8klUmLDhg4vjzlRclq1F2LIL2b9T4ea5FrldWqr-E78f012ihfVRUnSOUV73xA6XdV7EZd9wf61_qvyJQyHHjrwUBfuEQ/s320/LisFldFeb142-760010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5976979397789092962" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvZsd844K4HwAHEUZFjJyXLIbGqv2kmycD1P8BRCvnRDrBGULUZX2MwPhJvtTK83NzoOaAbozOipsb7cxC4oOvau6TEClhDFQ2azukqkCW1r0MAIjtEFgMyrR4cC_2kWsLM1ZvbOBPgCl/s1600/LisFldFeb143-762921.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvZsd844K4HwAHEUZFjJyXLIbGqv2kmycD1P8BRCvnRDrBGULUZX2MwPhJvtTK83NzoOaAbozOipsb7cxC4oOvau6TEClhDFQ2azukqkCW1r0MAIjtEFgMyrR4cC_2kWsLM1ZvbOBPgCl/s320/LisFldFeb143-762921.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5976979411522708674" /></a></p>Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-50072057233372622582013-04-01T04:23:00.000+01:002013-04-01T04:22:56.833+01:00Anger As Dungarvan Gardai Issued With SkateboardsEmotions are running high amongst local Gards as they were informed yesterday they are to be at the forefront of new costcutting measures which include the use of skateboards as their primary mode of transport, the first trial of it's type in Ireland.
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<br>"Well the lads aren't taking it too well in all honesty" our source said whilst decked out in the navy chin strapped helmet and standard issue elbow and knee pads "It's quite dangerous, we've had a few nasty grazes and there's no cup holder for the coffee!"
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<br>The plan is to generate a more 'down with the kids' vision of the force amongst the younger section of the community and is hoped to be a great success, though during early training sessions it was proving a difficult new skill to learn for some
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<br>"72, no wait 75" said one when asked the amount of times she had fallen off "It's no joke I can tell ye. I've broke a nail and this helmet's playing havoc with my hair!"
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<br>The skateboard manufacturer informed us "These yokes are capable of upto 8mph and can be carried whilst walking into the garages for snacks and that! The local criminal element should be quaking in their boots, though I am developing a prototype that will do 10mph at a premium price if you know what I'm saying!"
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<br>Whilst practicing a switch flip another Gard was confident and looking forward to hitting the beat on the streets on his new wheels "Look it, the way I see it is like this. It could be worse they could have given us them segway yokes, they would have looked bleeding ridiculous!" and he happily pushed off beginning a new chapter for Irish Law Enforcement before hitting a small pebble and falling over a railing.Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-44738539587388323102013-03-27T16:02:00.000+00:002013-03-27T18:47:20.073+00:00Dungarvan - An Eye In The SkySpotted this video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/skaap2k?feature=watch" target="_blank">Rob Norton's YouTube Channel</a> and thought it was deserving of some more views, a beautiful look at the town from above with great reflections caught on the harbour tide.<br />
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We obviously aren't talking paper aeroplanes here as Rob seems to be an active member of <a href="http://waterfordmodelflying.com/" target="_blank">Waterford Model Flying Club</a> where you can find more details on their activities and membership.<br />
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The second video shows another on board camera as we duck and dive around the County Waterford countryside, being reminded of the magnificent landscape that surrounds us, strap yourself in and prepare for take off.<br />
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<br>Independent Waterford TD John Halligan and John Collins TD of People Before Profit will be amongst the speakers.
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<br>All that may have questions or concerns, or those wishing to find out more regarding these issues will be most welcome.Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-73252999025187934972012-07-11T20:33:00.000+01:002012-07-12T00:06:59.853+01:00Summer Teenage Cooking Camp @ The TanneryThe Tannery Restaurant, Dungarvan, home of the Ireland Restaurant Association's Cookery School of the Year for a commendable third year running, is offering teenagers over 14 a fantastic chance to hone their culinary skills with direction from Paul Flynn, who with Martin Shanahan, appears in his second television series Martin & Paul's Surf n' Turf (RTE Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m).<br />
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Running from Monday next 16 July till Friday 20 July this five morning course (10-2 p.m) is geared to teach a "skill that will last a lifetime" with the know-how in preparing a number of "quick, easy and delicious dishes", <span style="background-color: white;">in a fun and lighthearted atmosphere.</span><br />
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Further Information and Booking Details can be found here <a href="http://www.tannery.ie/summer_teenage_cooking_camp_2012-07-16.html" target="_blank">Tannery Cookery School</a>Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-82140133652366435132012-06-17T23:35:00.001+01:002012-06-17T23:35:48.051+01:00Sailing Club Return to Shore.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZwH43kz7guBKz4t57orsHJSwv5ZOgx6DNsJradsraIcfsyfLdW2xTV2slpGYn4JgueXJHcy-FpMGK9x8yESSF46hW7XFqi2ELfN6sB38DahZjgKCQO00CUff5bWwZCNUyAFaIvKXHg39/s1600/image156-748052.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZwH43kz7guBKz4t57orsHJSwv5ZOgx6DNsJradsraIcfsyfLdW2xTV2slpGYn4JgueXJHcy-FpMGK9x8yESSF46hW7XFqi2ELfN6sB38DahZjgKCQO00CUff5bWwZCNUyAFaIvKXHg39/s320/image156-748052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5755138276200756146" /></a></p>Test.Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-75170488145631607282012-03-27T14:03:00.014+01:002012-03-27T15:54:51.382+01:00Waterford County Council Worker's Protest Dungarvan - Unite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='480' height='270' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/6gcWNixZzmA?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br>
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">An emergency meeting of Unite members of Waterford County Council (including workers from Dungarvan Town Council) was called late yesterday evening after it emerged that two colleagues were suspended yesterday afternoon following difficulties with the implementation of restructuring measures which are regarded by staff as a threat to job security. Four more staff were rumoured to have been suspended this morning.</span></b></div><a href="http://dungarvandiary.blogspot.com/2012/03/waterford-county-council-workers.html#more">Read more »</a>Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-22362413459711387352012-03-27T08:21:00.007+01:002012-03-27T15:28:52.973+01:00Many Still Angered As Household Charge Deadline Approaches<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gg1yfAdQsjQ?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br>
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<b>This Saturday 31st March sees the (first) culmination of two long drawn out Campaigns regarding the Household Charge, the efforts to implement it, and conversely those to prevent it.<br>
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I have personally spoken to many people in the Dungarvan area in the last few weeks, and attended meetings both in Town and in Waterford City as well as followed each move from both sides as the "battle" intensified.</b><br>
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</div><a href="http://dungarvandiary.blogspot.com/2012/02/cahwt-household-charge-meeting.html#more">Read more »</a>Dungarvan Diaristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517296437004734664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990074636847001950.post-4905248521103717042012-02-10T18:57:00.012+00:002012-02-16T09:56:24.705+00:00Giovanni Trapattoni Visits Dungarvan!!!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKoj-yG0qByFya17GdOQAoTIjXikQZ0N4NEuk8I5Mr-BrmbWO9HZ48v6tVk6LR4vTi-Fa4il0_NM9UPtKXxvC4U1SqmrkYEnph3U2N5Td3spPwMHk01tDp_f6T-BsjtWXL0BK5jY9fHNO/s1600/iltrap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKoj-yG0qByFya17GdOQAoTIjXikQZ0N4NEuk8I5Mr-BrmbWO9HZ48v6tVk6LR4vTi-Fa4il0_NM9UPtKXxvC4U1SqmrkYEnph3U2N5Td3spPwMHk01tDp_f6T-BsjtWXL0BK5jY9fHNO/s400/iltrap.jpg" width="400"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br>
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ireland Soccer Manager Giovanni Trapattoni took time out from what was a hectic day's schedule to be guest of honour at the official opening of the town's latest Cycling and Walking Path along which once ran the Waterford Dungarvan and Lismore Railway. This redevelopment will now compliment the Smarter Travel Incentive from which the town was recently rewarded 7.2 million euro as one of only three locations nationwide to receive funding to encourage people to think differently about how they can travel, keep healthy and contribute to their local environment.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br>
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Organised by <a href="http://nohouseholdtax.org/" target="_blank">CAHWT</a> (Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes) it was soon apparent that the public had decided to show their displeasure at these new austerity measures in their droves, as more than double the 400 that had attended a Carlow event Monday evening, left their homes and descended on <span style="text-align: left;">Waterford's Tower Hotel.</span><br>
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Yesterday was a day of firsts for 2012 the bicycle came out from an all too early seasonal retirement, and this combined with a unexpected notion to film something (maybe the Golden Globes and approaching Oscars?) led to the first post in a long time where I have pressed finger to keyboard as it were.<br />
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The re-development of the Waterford Lismore and Dungarvan Railway has been a long time coming and still proves to be a controversial project with the area of track directly following on from the above video falling directly behind a residential area where it seems opinions are divided over the merits of whether this is an improvement to overall security for those living in the area due to improved lighting or something of a loss of privacy as the tracks have been so dramatically cleared to accommodate the work. Somewhat a Catch-22 for residents.<br />
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However ,on the plus side those wishing to stretch their legs, walk the dogs or cycle around some of the most beautiful views that Dungarvan and Abbeyside/Ballinacourty has to offer then this is definitely the right place. Traversing the tides accompanied by a sea breeze invigorating you along the way it's reminiscent of a double ended pier allowing you to take in a panorama from Cruachan to Ring and Helvick. We are blessed to have this on our doorsteps and hopefully this work can only encourage others to come and experience what our town has to offer. <br />
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For more thorough and historical details of the Railway from inception to demise I recommend to you <a href="http://www.wsvrailway.ie/wdandlrailway.shtml" target="_blank">Waterford and Suir Valley Railway's web page</a> and also <a href="http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography/transport/waterford-railways/waterford-dungarvan-and-l/" target="_blank">AskAboutIreland.IE</a> where there is a goldmine of information<br />
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Though I very much doubt I'll be meeting with Ricky Gervais at the Globes or parading the red carpet at Cannes anytime soon, I thought the outcome worthy enough for public perusal and the results have set me thinking of future projects....hopefully a video of how the track became buried under tonnes of dog shit won't be one of them. Pick it up people!!<br />
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