This old saying is as valid today as when it was was said by Missus Power in 1st class, but for some reason Waterford haven’t mastered this art yet.

In practically every match this year we are seeing an identical pattern, we are played off the pitch for the first 20 mins or so and then we begin to come back in to it… and by the end of the first half we’re anywhere between 4 and 20 points down. Then in the second half the Waterford we know and loves returns and they do the hurling for practically all of the second half… however, sometimes the deficit is too high to come back from (the game against Kilkenny for example).

Waterford has savage potential but I am finding it hard to remember a game over the past 2-3 years that we’ve started well, so what is the problem? Perhaps it’s the warm up? Perhaps they are too psyched up or not psyched up enough?

Whatever the reason it needs to be looked at and fast before our 2010 Munster final encounter with Cork or we may end up repeating the same pattern again. Surely at this point we should be learning from our mistakes.

At almost 37 years of age he’s still going strong and I for one hope he keeps going until the body says no. He’s a testament to human achievement and is an inspiration for all sports people across this country.

Whatever his secret is he should start selling it!!!

I hope that Tony gets his just desserts and wins that All Ireland medal he so covets and I hope the rest of the team and county continue to be inspired by his efforts…

Up The Deise!

The first is by the Gillespies and the video contains a lovely series of Deise Images

The second is by Bedoboy, who explains all about hurling and then gives My Lovely Deise socks and Serenades is with Waterford My Home

Good man bedo boy boi!!!

Here’s the words if anyone wants to learn it off!

WATERFORD MY HOME

CHORUS
Waterford, My Crystal City fair,
Waterford, there’s no place to compare,
Near or far, no matter where I roam,
My heart is always with you Waterford my home

VERSE 1
Where the mighty Atlantic roar
Falls to silence on Tramore
Where the Comeraghs sweep down Majestically
Where the Barrow, Suir and Nore
Combine close to Dunmore
They’re between the nicest spot so dear to me

CHORUS

VERSE 2

From Lismore to Cappoquinn
Through Dungarvan on to Ring
Round Gaultier Passage and Cheekpoint
Where our lovely waters meet
In a picturesque retreat
They’re all part of a spot so dear to me

CHORUS

T.F. Meagher (1823 – 1867), one of Waterford’s most famous sons, was a leader of the Young Irelanders and a General in the American civil war. He conceived the Irish Tricolour and first flew it on March 1st 1848 at 33 the Mall, Waterford City. The flag was adopted by the Irish Republic in 1919.

Luke Wadding (1588 – 1657), a Waterford born Franciscan Friar, was a highly regarded intellect of his time. Through Wadding’s efforts, St. Patrick’s Day was set up as a Feast day.

These are probably the two most identifyable Irish symbols and they started here in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city.

If you’re proud you’re from Waterford or you have a connection with Waterford then join the I’m Proud I’m from Waterford Facebook Page

I’ve proposed an idea for a Tricolour festival on yourcountryyourcall.com.

The annual festival will begin on the 1st of March with a ‘Ceremony of the Flag’ on The Mall in Waterford City, at the location and on the anniversary of the Tricolour’s first flight in 1848, and will conclude in climactic fashion in Dublin on the 17th of March, to celebrate and commemorate its adoption by the Irish Republic in 1919.

During the 17 days the flag will be relayed through the towns and cities of Ireland (much like the Olympic torch) so that each location along the route can be showcased and highlighted by the media, celebrating some notable Irish achievements in that area.

If you have a few minutes I’d appreciate your support of this idea. Here’s the link: http://proposals.yourcountryyourcall.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?i=B462113F

Following is the list of GAA Hurling & Footbal Clubs in Waterford

• Abbeyside (Ballinacourty)
• Ardmore
• Ballyduff Lower
• Ballyduff Upper
• Ballydurn
• Ballygunner
• Ballinacourty (Abbeyside)
• Cappoquin
• Clashmore
• Clonea
• De La Salle
• Dungarvan
• Dunhill
• Erin’s Own
• Fenor
• Ferrybank
• Fourmilewater
• Kill
• Kilrossanty
• Lismore
• Mount Sion
• Passage
• Portlaw
• Rathgormack
• Roanmore
• Ring
• Shamrocks
• St. Saviours
• St. Mollerans.
• Stradbally
• Tallow
• The Nire
• Tramore

If you’re not listed please contact us.

To get to the lake take the main Cork Road from Waterford to Cork and take the right turn for the Mahon Falls about 20 miles from the City.  Keep going on this road until you hit the right hand turn to Carrick on Suir (just beyond the shop).   Drive up this road and park in the car park in Kilclooney wood.  There are information sheets posted here to take you through the various routes to the lake.

Basically you need to head between the two peaks in the mountain toward a ridge.  It is a common walk for local people so it should be reasonably easy to find your way to the lake by following tracks through the wilderness.  It is advisable to bring a compass and a map to help you out and make sure you have the correct footgear and rain clothes.  The walk to the lake takes about 45 minutes at an average pace but it is so worth it once you get there.