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Woman dies in South Tipperary crash
Woman dies in South Tipperary crash
Robert Forrest A woman in her 30’s has died following a two-car collision in South Tipperary on Friday night. The incident occurred on the N24 at Kilsheelan, near the Waterford border, at approximately 10pm. A female passenger in one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene. The body of...
Exclusive: Admission charges to main beaches will apply this year
Exclusive: Admission charges to main beaches will apply this year
People who intend to use beaches in County Waterford for swimming and recreation this summer will have to pay for a privilage that, up to now, has always been free to locals and visitors alike. In a shock announcement, released via e-mail yesterday (Monday), a spokesperson for Waterford City and County Council...
Waterford Lions ClubSay Thank You
Waterford Lions ClubSay Thank You
President Dr. Tony Lee and members of Waterford Lions Club would like to take this opportunity to thank you the people of Waterford for your kindness and generosity during their recent Christmas Hamper Appeal. This was the 46th year of our Appeal and your support never wavered over all the years. Our fund raising...
Tributes paid to music legend Vince Power
Tributes paid to music legend Vince Power
It is with deep regret that we record the death of Vince Power, who passed away on Saturday, 9th of March. A native of Newtown, Kilmacthomas, he left the area at the age of 16 years in the early 60’s, taking the train to Rosslare from Kilmacthomas and ending up in London. He was fourth child in a...
Ann Hennebry's Retirement
Ann Hennebry's Retirement
Ann Hennebry, Deputy Principal in Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore retired on Friday after a long and distinguished career as a teacher and a member of the school's leadership team. . After some years as a Maths and PE teacher in Stella Maris Secondary school, Ann moved onto a senior leadership role in the newly...
Calls for the introduction of a €9 monthly climate public transport ticket to be trialled in Waterford
Calls for the introduction of a €9 monthly climate public transport ticket to be trialled in Waterford
Labour Party Councillor Seamus Ryan called for the introduction of a €9 monthly climate public transport ticket. At the Labour Party conference held this week Ryan proposed: “That this conference calls on the government to introduce a €9 monthly climate transport ticket which will help to...
Envision Kitchens Waterford helping you Envision your dream space this year
Envision Kitchens Waterford helping you Envision your dream space this year
Looking into 2024, Envision Kitchen & Interiors Waterford decided it was the perfect time to release their new vision for their business and rebrand from the well known and successful Yunax Modern Furniture. “We originally started with Wardrobes and custom projects for our clients,” says Charlie, who...
Irish students debate the European Union of the future
Irish students debate the European Union of the future
Article by Barbara Nolan, Head of the European Commission Representation in Dublin. What will an enlarged European Union of 500 million people look like? How will the citizens of its 35 or more Member States live, work and interact? Who will pay for it and how much? How will decisions be made and can consensus...
Waterford Community Safety plan
Waterford Community Safety plan
The Waterford Community Safety plan was launched this week in Waterford, this followed months of very intensive market research across the city and county population of 127,000. The plan was devised following large scale public consultation, conducted by means of focus groups, paper and online surveys culminating in...
10th Birthday Celebratory Programme announced for Winterval
10th Birthday Celebratory Programme announced for Winterval
Waterford will host the 10th annual Winterval Festival from November 18th to December 23rd 2022 and in addition details of the country’s first Christmas parade have been unveiled alongside the festival’s biggest programme of events yet. The festival will commence at 5 pm on November 18th with the arrival of Santa...
An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar visits Waterford
An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar visits Waterford
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins welcomed his party leader, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD to Waterford on Friday last 21st October for a day-long visit across the county. The packed schedule included meetings with the Waterford City and Dungarvan/West Waterford...
