Waterford News

Widow sets up club to ease loneliness of living alone

by 21/05/13 4:12pm

Kay Forristal
WHEN Kay Forristal lost her husband of 36 years to cancer, her life was turned upside down. While acknowledging the fantastic support of her children and friends, she said those who are widowed are left with a lasting sense of...

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Piece of coffin washed up on Annestown beach

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ANNESTOWN resident Pat McAlister made an unusual find on his local beach while out walking his dogs. A name plate...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 4:09pm Read More

Mother’s instinct discovers deadly tumour in baby son

Robbie Forristal with his super big brother Ryan
A MOTHER’S intuition led to the discovery of a deadly disease and cancerous tumour in her eight-month-old baby boy, who...

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Man arrested in connection with 80s sex-assault complaints released

A man in his 60s, arrested by gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of sexual assault complaints, has today been...

Monday, 20/05/13 - 9:12am Read More

Waterford Sport

Blues begin search for new boss as O’Brien resigns

by 21/05/13 11:22am

Waterford United manager Paul O'Brien 30/10/2012
    There was another piece of managerial history written by Waterford United on Saturday afternoon last as the club confirmed the resignation of manager Paul O’Brien after spending five years with the club. O’Brien offered his resignation to the...

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Tipp finish on top in cracking pre-championship test

Tournament Waterford v Tipperary
It was like old times in Davin Park, Carrick On Suir on Friday last where a big crowd turned out...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 11:18am Read More

Breen wins Colin McRae award in Corsica

56e Tour de Corse, Ajaccio (FRA) 16-18 05 2013
  For the first time this year Craig Breen did not claim a podium finish in an ERC event but...

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Comeragh CC fly the Waterford flag in Rás

Comeragh CC
  The An Post Rás is a grueling eight day stage race around Ireland which began in Dunboyne Co. Meath...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 11:07am Read More

Waterford Entertainment

Kodakid and Propeller Palms fly flag for Waterford

by 02/05/13 3:41pm

Who'll get your vote?
PROPELLER Palms and Kodakidand  have been shortlisted in ‘The Big Break Competition’ where Hot Press is giving an Irish band or solo act their big break by putting them on the cover of the magazine. HotPress has blazed a trail...

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Killea Easter egg trail

THE Killea Boys National School (BNS) and Deise Animal Sanctuary Easter Egg Trail takes place in the park in Dunmore...

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Pres steps into 1920s for Thoroughly Modern Millie

TRANSITION year students in Presentation Secondary School will take their turn on the stage this week as they follow in...

Thursday, 02/05/13 - 3:36pm Read More

Entertainment

Jackson trial – Concert promoter lawyer revises testimony

by 21/05/13 6:47pm

A corporate lawyer for concert giant AEG Live today revised his testimony and said the tour director of Michael Jackson's ill-fated 'This Is It' concerts had a signed contract.AEG Live general counsel Shawn Trell told jurors that he had forgotten...

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Jagger planning family fun at Glasto

Mick Jagger has revealed that he is planning to make a weekend of it when he headlines Glastonbury with The...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 5:19pm Read More

Tulisa confirms no X Factor return

Tulisa has confirmed she will not be part of 'The X Factor' this year.The 'Young' hitmaker has finally ended speculation...

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New acts added to Electric Picnic line up

Twenty-three new acts have been added to the Electric Picnic line-up, with Robert Plant making a rare appearance.The Led Zeppelin...

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Mila Kunis brings Ashton to meet her parents

Mila Kunis introduced Ashton Kutcher to her parents last weekend.The 'Ted' actress and the 'Two and a Half Men' star...

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Smith doesn’t like being out of his depth

Will Smith can't swim.The 44-year-old actor's most embarrassing setback in life is never having learned how to negotiate deep waters,...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 11:37am Read More

National News

Shatter: No problem saying sorry if Wallace feels I did him wrong

by 21/05/13 5:43pm

The Justice Minister Alan Shatter says he has "no problem in saying I am sorry" if Deputy Mick Wallace feels that he did him some personal wrong by mentioning Wallace's incidence of discretion.Shatter, who had been facing calls to resign...

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Daylight hammer attack leaves man critical in Limerick

A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in Limerick after an attack in the city this afternoon.He...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 5:33pm Read More

Man, 27, arrested in connection with Cork manslaughter

Gardaí investigating the manslaughter of a homeless man whose body was found in a refuse chute in Cork last week...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 5:23pm Read More

Kenny gives Shatter his backing

Enda Kenny has dismissed calls for Alan Shatter to resign over his use of confidential garda information against a political...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 5:15pm Read More

National Sport

Stoke confirm Pulis exit

by 21/05/13 9:08pm

Tony Pulis' seven-year reign as Stoke manager has officially come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.Widespread speculation had suggested the 55-year-old's time was up after a meeting with chairman Peter Coates...

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Kilduff goal sees Rovers edge past Dundalk

A second-half goal from Ciaran Kilduff put Shamrock Rovers into the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they prevailed...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 9:04pm Read More

Liverpool agree fee to sell Carroll

West Ham's chances of signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal appear to now rest solely with the...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 6:44pm Read More

McGinley looking to tailor his team

Players with good form at Gleneagles and experience of playing in bad weather will rank "very highly" in the list...

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