Author: Robert Forrest

The Waterford coast is at risk, and we need your help. The Government of Ireland has identified four sites for the development of offshore wind farms off the coast of Co. Waterford within the draft South Coast DMAP. This plan includes the deployment of 330 massive turbines, each towering over 300 meters...

A lavish country estate with nearly 400 acres of prime agricultural house has been placed on the market with a price tag of €12m. The magnificent Fortwilliam House and Estate in Glencairn, Lismore, adjacent to the Blackwater River, has the Duke of Devonshire’s Lismore Castle and Estate and Glencairn Abbey...

Taoiseach Simon Harris is set to review the situation in An Rinn, following the closure of the area’s only post office.   The issue was raised by Waterford Independent TD Matt Shanahan, who was speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday, May 1.   Deputy Shanahan said: “When this Government was...

I recently met up with Billy Kelleher MEP, who is a Fianna Fáil candidate for Ireland South in the European elections.   He was one of only two Fianna Fáil candidates elected in the last European election, along with Barry Andrews of Dublin.   Kelleher has adapted well to the European stage...

Dave Kelly Friday, 19th of April provided a beautifully sunny morning in Tramore to herald the arrival of a new extension to the Saint Vincent de Paul retail shop at the Summerhill Shopping Centre. The existing shop now houses mostly clothing, while the 3,000 Sq. Ft extension holds mainly furniture....

Motorsport Ireland have confirmed that they have withdrawn their bid to host the World Rally Championship.   In January, it was announced that Waterford, along with Limerick and Tralee, would each host a stage of the competition within the next three years.   This news was met with widespread positivity,...

Variety is the spice of life for many people. For Cynthia Ní Mhurcú, that statement seems to run true.   The former RTÉ presenter is perhaps best known for presenting the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, despite having started her career as a primary school teacher. During her 10 years at...