Lismore to Participate in Ireland's Best Kept Town

Lismore has been chosen by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to participate in the all-island Ireland's Best Kept Town competition. Only eight towns from the Republic are selected to participate.

Congratulations are due once more to Lismore's dedicated Tidy Towns committee as the town was selected on the basis of its performance in the national Tidy Towns Competition.



Judging will take place in May and we are sure Lismore will do its inhabitants proud once more.

Immrama Fundraising Table Quiz

A table quiz will be held this Friday, 29th January 2010 at 8.30pm in Ballyrafter House Hotel.

The table quiz is a fundraising event for Immrama Festival of Travel writing 2010.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to the O'Brien Chop House

Lismore's newest restaurant the O'Brien Chop House has won a place in the prestigious Michelin Guide 2010. The Chop House was awarded the Bib Gourmand: the accolade for "good food at moderate prizes."

Opened by Justin and Jenny Greene of Ballyvolane House in July 2009 the Bib Gourmand recognises the Chop House's stated commitment to serve traditional food at reasonable prices in an atmospheric setting. The Heritage Centre offers the Greenes and their team heartiest congratulations on their wonderful achievement.


Further information on the O'Brien Chop House is available online on www.obrienchophouse.ie or by calling 058-53810.

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2010 is now available in bookshops.

Waterford Festival of Food 2010 launched at Holiday World

Callers to the Waterford stand at Holiday World last Friday were in for a treat! To celebrate the launch of Waterford Festival of Food 2010 samples from many of Waterford's fine food producers were on offer to the crowds in attendance.

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Barrons' brown bread topped by Knockanore and Kilmeaden cheese was washed down with Crinnaghtaun apple juice while Flahavans' flapjacks and Glanbia's flavoured milk and yogurt drinks revived the grateful attendees. Thanks to Nude Food, Dungarvan we were even able to provide fine examples of our native delicacy, the blaa.

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Waterford Festival of Food will be held 16th-18th April and will include farmers' markets, food trails, talks, walks and demonstrations all featuring these producers and calling on the considerable talents of local chefs.

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Life in Lismore will bring you more details as they become available.

Waterford catches Bertie Ahern's Eye

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern popped in to meet and greet tourism providers from Waterford city and county at Holiday World in the RDS this weekend.

Accepting Excellence Through People Award

Mary Houlihan and Mealla Fahey accept Lismore Heritage Centre's Excellence Through People award.

Excellence Through People is the FAS human resource management programme. The Heritage Centre were delighted to achieve the standard award in their first year participating in the project.

Win A Free School Tour to Lismore Heritage Centre

The Lismore School Tour Experience 2010 brochures are winging their way to schools all over Ireland and we are giving teachers the opportunity to win a free day out for their class worth over €400!

To enter the draw teachers must simply telephone Alice on 058 54975 and enquire about the Lismore School Tour Package.

Lismore is a very popular destination for school groups with over 3500 pupils joining us for action packed days in 2009. Our school tour programme includes glove puppet making, guided tours of the town and St Carthage's Cathedral, The Lismore Experience audio-visual show, a trip to experiment in the Robert Boyle Science Room and the Towers Woodland Nature Trail, a big favourite with the kids.

While visiting classes are welcome to pick and choose activities to suit their needs our winners will be able to sample all the activities on offer. The prize entitles 30 children to a full day tour valued at €13.50 per pupil.

We look forward to receiving your entries!