Information AboutFerrybank (waterford) |
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The area has a rich sporting tradition with vibrant GAA, soccer and athletics clubs. It is home to many greats such as John O'Shea of English Premiership team, Manchester United . The late writer and journalist, Donal Foley, is associated with Ferrybank. His father was a teacher at the local national school. Donal himself worked with the Irish Times newspaper and among his publications was the book "Three Villages". Part of this work recounted his time growing up in the Waterford suburb. Parts of the suburb actually belong to County Kilkenny and Waterford City have suggested that they would like to expand the city's boundaries on the north shore. At present, it looks like the present boundaries will remain. |
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