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PSNI investigate partial explosion of viable pipe bomb

by 25/05/13 11:05am

In Belfast, the PSNI are investigating the circumstances surrounding a viable pipe bomb that partially exploded on a residential street yesterday.Detectives are appealing for information about the incident that happened in the Melrose Street area at approximately 10.45pm last night.The...

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Man arrested after woman claims she was falsely imprisoned in Dublin hotel

A man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in Dublin last week.A woman has accused...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 11:02am Read More

Survey reveals parents pay €15k to child minders

According to a new survey parents are paying as much as €15,000 a year to child minders.A report complied by...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 10:18am Read More

ISPCC to highlight day of remembrance for missing children

A day of remembrance and solidarity for missing children across the world will take place today with events being held...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 8:58am Read More

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Protests against property tax to continue ahead of deadline

A series of car cavalcades and rallies are taking place in Dublin and around the country this weekend in protest...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 8:28am Read More

Breakthrough technology for children with autism showcased in Westmeath

An information day on new learning software for children with autism will take place in Westmeath today.The breakthrough technology teaches...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 8:15am Read More

Man in custody after €1.7m drugs seizure in Dublin

A man remains in Garda custody this morning in connection with a €1.7m drugs haul on Dublin's northside.The 36-year-old man...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 7:46am Read More

ASTI and TUI not satisfied with Haddington deal

Two of the country's largest teachers' unions said that they do not believe the new public sector pay deal is...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 7:46am Read More

Man held following €1.7m drugs haul

A man has been arrested in Dublin after a major drugs haul worth €1.7m.Gardaí searched a house on The Strand,...

Friday, 24/05/13 - 7:09pm Read More

McGrath not satisfied with Shatter’s response

Independent TD Mattie McGrath is still questioning whether the Minister for Justice was stopped at a Garda checkpoint in 2011....

Friday, 24/05/13 - 5:15pm Read More

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...

Monday, 20/05/13 - 4:53pm Read More

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...

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Gardaí arrest man in Waterford in connection with sexual assaults

A man in his 60s has been arrested by Gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of complaints of sexual assault.The...

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Argos Waterford made regional training centre

THE future of the Waterford branch of Argos has been secured with the announcement that the store has been appointed...

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 10:24am Read More

Kodakid and Propeller Palms fly flag for Waterford

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PROPELLER Palms and Kodakidand  have been shortlisted in ‘The Big Break Competition’ where Hot Press is giving an Irish band...

Thursday, 02/05/13 - 3:41pm Read More

Ryan returns home

CYCLING around on his red go cart you could be mistaken for thinking that seven-year-old Ryan Caulfield McCormack had not...

Thursday, 02/05/13 - 11:19am Read More

Jobs minister to bring more good news

FOLLOWING the announcement that in the region of 1,600 direct and indirect jobs will be created in Waterford and other...

Wednesday, 01/05/13 - 3:12pm Read More

Bishop Lee apologises to clerical sex abuse victims

Pictured is Bishop William Lee. Photo: John Power
“NO words of apology or any gesture of repentance or sorrow can ever make up for the enormous damage you...

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