1970’s Altar boy

by | Sep 12, 2014 | Cheekpoint memories, Waterford History

It must have been at around the start of 4th class that we were first began learning our trade as it were on the altar in Faithlegg. It was a big affair.  As youngsters we were up at the front of the Church for Sunday mass and any and all religious services and days...

Water water everywhere…

by | Aug 9, 2014 | Cheekpoint memories

Politicians in Ireland are currently at each others throats on the matter of water charges.  Whatever your political views, which probably lie on or between two polar opposites – that water is a human right and should be provided free out of existing taxes, to water...

Launching the punts

by | Aug 1, 2014 | Cheekpoint memories, Fishing Heritage

As a child in Cheekpoint there were various rhythms to the year.  One was a boring repetitive one- school.  There were others however, which were much more pleasant and one of the more interesting and natural was the fishery. I mentioned before the way of the tides...

Old Faithlegg Church

by | Jul 24, 2014 | Built Heritage, Waterford History

With the coming of the Normans to Ireland  a man named Aylward was granted the lands of Faithlegg in 1177 and this led to the establishment of a parish.  At the heart of this parish system was an early church close by to which was a Motte and Baily castle.  This would...