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    #62
    7upfree
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭7upfree


    spankmemunkey wrote: »
    I wouldnt be giving anybody credit for the mess on that quay, if anything it keeps me out of town, trying to get into town today the traffic on the quay was backed up as far back as the credit union and even further back. Nightmare. why would anybody think cutting traffic that was 2 lanes on both sides down to one lane?

    Now, now………...;)


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    #63
    spankmemunkey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭spankmemunkey


    7upfree wrote: »
    Now, now………...;)

    Ah for once you know I'm right!:D


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    #64
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    I would give credit to Debenhams City Square , who have taken on an extra 20 staff for the Christmas season .

    They also have great prices , if you watch out for the 20-30% discounts on different days


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    #65
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    spankmemunkey wrote: »
    I wouldnt be giving anybody credit for the mess on that quay, if anything it keeps me out of town, trying to get into town today the traffic on the quay was backed up as far back as the credit union and even further back. Nightmare. why would anybody think cutting traffic that was 2 lanes on both sides down to one lane?

    We never really had two lanes, one was a parking bay.


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    #66
    7upfree
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭7upfree


    spankmemunkey wrote: »
    Ah for once you know I'm right!:D

    I'm not disagreeing…….;):)


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    #67
    Max Powers
    Registered Users Posts: 3,510 ✭✭✭Max Powers


    http://www.rte.ie/news/player/1218/2013/20493809-waterford-librarian-wins-international-award/


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    #68
    7upfree
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭7upfree


    Max Powers wrote: »
    http://www.rte.ie/news/player/1218/2013/20493809-waterford-librarian-wins-international-award/

    Fair play to her. A woman obviously in touch with her target audience.


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    #69
    Max Powers
    Registered Users Posts: 3,510 ✭✭✭Max Powers


    passed by the mall this morning in car and looks like path and stuff by Aoifes cafe is done. looks great. will be great in summer to see a few seats an tourists out there, bring some more vibrancy down to the mall.


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    #70
    CuriousG
    Registered Users Posts: 420 ✭✭CuriousG


    Not really business related, but I just wanted to point out there are some very kind people in Waterford.

    A week or so ago I somehow (stupidly) lost a reasonable sum of money in the city centre, thought the worst and just accepted it was gone, was so angry at myself for losing it. Went back to one of the shops I had been in and a lady had found it and turned it in, they kept the full amount there and returned it.

    I don't know if the lady will ever read here, but I appreciate it so much! Wish I knew who you were so I could thank you.


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    #71
    Wanderer2010
    Registered Users Posts: 6,739 ✭✭✭Wanderer2010


    CuriousG wrote: »
    Not really business related, but I just wanted to point out there are some very kind people in Waterford.

    A week or so ago I somehow (stupidly) lost a reasonable sum of money in the city centre, thought the worst and just accepted it was gone, was so angry at myself for losing it. Went back to one of the shops I had been in and a lady had found it and turned it in, they kept the full amount there and returned it.

    I don't know if the lady will ever read here, but I appreciate it so much! Wish I knew who you were so I could thank you.

    It was me. Where can I collect my reward?


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    #72
    CuriousG
    Registered Users Posts: 420 ✭✭CuriousG


    Wanderer2010 wrote: »
    It was me. Where can I collect my reward?

    Your reward is the good warm feeling of knowing you really helped someone? :P


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    #73
    foobally
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭foobally


    I have to say, every time I'm in town the people are lovely and do their very best to help out without rushing you (even when there's a queue), the shops I've dealt with in the last while were Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank, An Post, Toners, Entertainment Exchange, Aldi.

    The one I'll mention specially is a girl in Penny's, I went in to exchange something someone got for me, for a start she was lovely and helpful to me, suggesting what I could get for that amount, in the end I didn't use up the full amount, so she gave the rest to me in cash which her manager had earlier said she couldn't. So a big thanks to her for being so nice.


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    #74
    Max Powers
    Registered Users Posts: 3,510 ✭✭✭Max Powers


    credit to Kelly Proper kicking ass in the indoor athletics and now Irish most titles holders.
    also,
    some chap called ....Gough who is the world over 60 world record champion in some running event. puts us all to shame


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    #75
    billywilly
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭billywilly


    Cabaal wrote: »
    Saw they knocked the building beside Reginald tower, about time, place will look alot better when finished

    They should knock down Reginalds tower, its an ugly big kip of a yoke.


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    #76
    er1983
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭er1983


    billywilly wrote: »
    They should knock down Reginalds tower, its an ugly big kip of a yoke.

    Are you serious???


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    #77
    old gregg
    Registered Users Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭old gregg


    billywilly wrote: »
    They should knock down Reginalds tower, its an ugly big kip of a yoke.

    Agree. That whole part of town looks too old. Rejuvenate the area with neon and drive-through fast food outlets.


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    #78
    Dicky Pride
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Dicky Pride


    old gregg wrote: »
    Agree. That whole part of town looks too old. Rejuvenate the area with neon and drive-through fast food outlets.

    Agreed. A big Marks and Spencers down there and a nandos and 5 starbucks. That's what we need to change our fortunes down here.


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    #79
    old gregg
    Registered Users Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭old gregg


    Dicky Pride wrote: »
    Agreed. A big Marks and Spencers down there and a nandos and 5 starbucks. That's what we need to change our fortunes down here.

    Agreed too. We've been banging our heads against a wall trying to preserve the place when what we really need is Vegas! While we're at it, get rid of the Waterford Crystal showroom and open a casino on site! Bring in employment. Create tourism opportunities. Cathedral square as a red light district. We'll be millionaires!


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    #80
    Dicky Pride
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Dicky Pride


    old gregg wrote: »
    Agreed too. We've been banging our heads against a wall trying to preserve the place when what we really need is Vegas! While we're at it, get rid of the Waterford Crystal showroom and open a casino on site! Bring in employment. Create tourism opportunities. Cathedral square as a red light district. We'll be millionaires!

    Agreed. The quay has been disgracefully under utilised and the potential for a red light district is there for all to see. A Viking triangle is one thing but a sex ring could be something else enttirely. The units that are currently empty could be used for dancing girls (in the windows). The gamblers that use our new casinos will inject new life into our ailing nightlife. And the 5 star casino centrepiece? The Ard Ri!


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    #81
    Chip Whitley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Chip Whitley


    Was in the Tower last night for a big family meal, kids included. Have to say, credit to the staff in the Restaurant, 3 guys in particular, who provided great service, were great with the kids even when they got a little out of hand. Food was great too. At times we were on edge as we were worried the kids might upset some of the other patrons, but the staff were reassuring and helped us get sorted for food/drinks at the right times. Parents of small kids will know what I'm talking about! Would definitely recommend them for a large family meal. :)


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    #82
    Max Powers
    Registered Users Posts: 3,510 ✭✭✭Max Powers


    credit to spraoi organisers, council, all involved but especially to the countless young volunteers around helping, another fantastic Spraoi.

    Credit to Niamh Briggs v USA, Irelands greatest rugby player, BOD who? :)


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    #83
    Max Powers
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    All credit to Maria O Grady for organising the glass march on Saturday last. One person making a difference, keeping the issue live in media etc.


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    #84
    fricatus
    Registered Users Posts: 5,081 ✭✭✭fricatus


    billywilly wrote: »
    They should knock down Reginalds tower, its an ugly big kip of a yoke.
    er1983 wrote: »
    Are you serious???

    We're talking someone who's chosen "billywilly" as his (presumably not her) user name.

    Of course he's serious! :D


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    #85
    dzilla
    Registered Users Posts: 1,810 ✭✭✭dzilla


    Max Powers wrote: »
    All credit to Maria O Grady for organising the glass march on Saturday last. One person making a difference, keeping the issue live in media etc.

    Did it make the news?


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    #86
    O Riain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭O Riain


    dzilla wrote: »
    Did it make the news?

    RTE showed something on it but because it happened in Waterford it didn't make any other news.


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    #87
    Sully
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    O Riain wrote: »
    RTE showed something on it but because it happened in Waterford it didn't make any other news.

    Might want to check that statement as it was covered by RTE, The Irish Times, the Irish Independent, theJournal, BreakingNews.ie, Evening Echo and many more.

    A press release was sent out before and after the event.


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    #88
    O Riain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭O Riain


    Sully wrote: »
    Might want to check that statement as it was covered by RTE, The Irish Times, the Irish Independent, theJournal, BreakingNews.ie, Evening Echo and many more.

    A press release was sent out before and after the event.

    I went on and saw it nowhere. It may have been covered but it must have been buried deep!


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    #89
    Sully
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    O Riain wrote: »
    I went on and saw it nowhere. It may have been covered but it must have been buried deep!

    It was still covered though. The Indo have been covering the Waterford Crystal story since the start and they covered other protests/sit-ins etc in Waterford.


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    #90
    crustybla
    Registered Users Posts: 922 ✭✭✭crustybla


    +1 for Maria O' Grady and all who were involved in the March. I wish I had half her spirit!


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    #91
    Max Powers
    Registered Users Posts: 3,510 ✭✭✭Max Powers


    All credit to Stephen Molumphy and those other recent hurling retirements. The likes of Molumphy have given Waterford GAA massive service and taking into account these lads have families, jobs (in Molumphys case, often in a war zone), wives etc, for zero financial reward, they deserve a lot of credit. Fair play.


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