Waterford News & Star

Waterford hold out against Longford for second draw

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:47:18 GMT

WATERFORD 0-10 LONGFORD 1-07
Having failed to score after Brian Wall’s 43rd minute point put them into a two point lead, Waterford could be considered lucky to have held on for a draw against a Longford side that dominated possession for the remainder of the game but were guilty of some dreadful finishing as their forwards amassed a total of eight second half wides to Waterford’s two.

DLS produce masterclass to land the spoils

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:45:27 GMT

BOHEMIANS 2 DE LA SALLE 4
A fantastic second half performance helped De La Salle to pole position in the Property Partners U-14A league as they came from two goals down to outclass Bohemians at Ben Wadding Park on Saturday morning last.

Footballers and hurlers both face Limerick this weekend

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:42:57 GMT

THIS coming weekend will be something of a water shed where the county’s hurlers and footballers are concerned as they both face Limerick opposition, the footballers away in Limerick under lights on Saturday and the hurlers at Fraher Field on the following day.

Waterford schoolboy’s Beckham connection

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:39:49 GMT

He might be one of the most well known sporting stars on the planet, but this week, the name of David Beckham, (or at least that on the back of his shirt) are proudly being displayed in Waterford.

Two Waterford athletes in action at Worlds in Qatar

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:37:06 GMT

Athletes from 152 countries all over the globe will be competing in Doha, Qatar this weekend from Friday to Sunday at the World Indoor Championships and two athletes from Ferrybank A.C. are among the entries, Kelly Proper in the Long jump and Billy Ryan who is on the Irish 4x400 metres relay panel.

Wildcats go down in final game

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:34:52 GMT

Bausch & Lomb Wildcats brought the curtain down on their National League season last Sunday with a heavy loss to Dublin City University.

Blackwater CS lose out in All-Ireland thriller

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:33:22 GMT

LORETO, KILKENNY 2-05 BLACKWATER CS 1-07
Loreto Kilkenny and BCS Lismore served up a fascinating hour’s camogie at the All Ireland Colleges Senior A final at Ardfinnan.

Carrick’s FAI cup dream ends in bitter defeat

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:31:09 GMT

A lone goal from St. Michael’s central defender Paul Breen ended Carrick United’s dream of getting their hands back on the Umbro FAI Junior cup after a fiercely contested seventh round tie at Tom Drohan Park, Coolnamuck on Sunday afternoon last.

Ferrybank still not out of the relegation woods after loss

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:28:19 GMT

BOHEMIANS 2 FERRYBANK 0
FERRYBANK slipped to another defeat in the Umbro Premier League after losing to Bohemians under lights at Ben Wadding Park on Saturday evening last to remain in the relegation dogfight.

Hendo delighted with opening night show

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:27:02 GMT

WATERFORD UNITED manager Stephen Henderson was delighted about his side played in their three nil victory over Wexford Youths in front of a crowd of over 700 at the RSC on Friday night last.

Blues record an impressive derby victory

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:22:40 GMT

AN impressive opening night performance from Waterford United helped them to top place in the Airtricity League of Ireland First Division as the home side raced to an easy 3-0 victory against Wexford Youths in the South East derby at the RSC on Friday night last.

Another Fitzgibbon classic as NUIG edge out WIT

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:16:12 GMT

NUI GALWAY 1-17 WATERFORD IT 1-16
It looked like being a repeat of the epic final of two years ago in Bishopstown when, in an extraordinary game, WIT captured the Fitzgibbon Cup for the ninth time with a dramatic last gasp win, at the end of two sessions of extra time, over Limerick IT on Saturday last, in Galway’s Pearse Stadium, the game seemed set to follow the same path only this time it was the Waterford side that was overhauled and taken into extra time.

Fire-fighters urged to screen calls to save cash

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:50:16 GMT

CLAIMS that individual fire fighters in Waterford have been urged to “screen out” minor calls to the fire service in a bid to save money have been denied by the Chief Fire Officer, Michael Hession.

Ladies to lunch for Solas centre

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:49:33 GMT

WITH construction of the first phase of the South East Cancer Foundation’s SOLAS centre set to commence at Williamstown, in the city, in the coming weeks, another major fundraising drive has been launched to add to the €1m already raised.

Food drive to help families in need

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:48:32 GMT

CURVES is encouraging the women of Waterford to show their support for local families by participating in the annual Curves food drive.

Titanic tragedy enthrals students

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:47:44 GMT

STUDENTS from primary and secondary schools in Waterford city have begun to take part in an initiative, which is set to encourage them to down there Playstations and X-Boxes and to concentrate on reading a novel.

Brain drain continues as dole queue lengthens

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:46:46 GMT

IN the four years since the submission for a university for the South East was last submitted to Government there has been a shocking 167% increase in the number of people on the Live Register.

Girl power celebrated on National Women’s Day

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:45:58 GMT

MARKING International Women’s Day the Waterford Women’s Centre hosted a world café event at Espresso Restaurant on Parnell Street yesterday (Monday).

Confidence returning to motor industry

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:45:05 GMT

WATERFORD’S motor industry is finally starting to pick up, according to the latest figures published by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

No Oscar win but excitement lives on

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:44:16 GMT

DESPITE losing out on an Oscar, Nicky Phelan from Stradbally, Director of Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty, was more than excited to have the animation nominated for the prestigious award.

WYA get creative for St. Patrick’s Day parade

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:43:03 GMT

PAST member of Waterford Youth Arts, Louis Quinn is currently working on the most amazing WYA 25th birthday-themed float for the St Patrick’s Day Parade.

Child’s death brings back painful memories for Dunmore mother

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:36:55 GMT

THE tragic death last week of baby Ava Foster in Piltown, who died after she became entangled in a roller blind cord, has shone a spotlight on the dangers of window blinds.

Mayor defends decision to trade New York for Cappoquin

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:34:10 GMT

COUNTY Mayor Nora Flynn was forced to defend her decision not to travel to represent Waterford at the New York St. Patrick’s Day festivities this year when the monthly meeting of the Council was held yesterday.

Lucky couple scoop wedding prize

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:29:37 GMT

RYANAIR Pilot Damien Behan and his fiancée Katie Kelly’s 2011 wedding received a champagne takeoff as they landed a wedding package worth €7,000.

Tramore’s entrepreneurs join forces to boost tourism

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:28:46 GMT

FOUR new businesses, which have been established in Tramore in recent months, have given a major boost to the seaside town as it fights the recession and moves into a new tourist season with renewed confidence.

Families remember loved ones lost at sea

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:27:30 GMT

FAMILY and friends of those who lost their lives at the hands of the rivers and seas gathered at a moving ceremony in which the names of the deceased were added to the memorial wall in Dunmore East on Saturday.

Childline calls up 14,000 in Waterford

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:26:03 GMT

ANNUAL call statistics released by Childline in Waterford show that volunteers answered 44,241 calls in 2009, an increase of 14,085 on the previous year.

No funds for planned airport runway extension

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:25:07 GMT

SAFETY and security related projects are a priority for funding at Waterford Regional Airport and not a proposed runway extension, it has been stated by Transport Minister, Noel Dempsey.

Number of legal highs to be banned

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:22:15 GMT

AS the Government draws up plans to ban a number of legal highs for sale in head shops, Deputy Brendan Kenneally said the move would be welcomed by many Waterford parents.

Lotto luck for Christine and Mark

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:21:39 GMT

THE Waterford winner of €100,000 from the Millionaire Draw on New Year’s Eve has finally collected her win.

Landmark thatched pub goes up in flames

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:20:43 GMT

AN investigation is continuing into the cause of a blaze, which gutted one of Waterford’s most well-known thatched pubs on Sunday afternoon last.

Rubbish poses serious threat to Bilberry goats

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:18:56 GMT

BUILDING rubble, household waste, metal sheets, beer kegs and bottles have been dumped on the grazing land of Waterford’s famous Bilberry goat herd, posing a serious risk to the welfare of the animals.

Mother claims girl (2) abducted

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:09:02 GMT

GARDAI were in the dark in relation to an alleged kidnapping of a two-year-old girl in the Ferrybank area on Friday, despite the fact that a mother claimed she reported the incident and that the Gardaí brought her child home.

Cullen bows out

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:05:04 GMT

THIRTEEN years at the highest level in Irish politics finally ended for Waterford’s Martin Cullen at 7.30pm last night when he stepped down as a member of the Cabinet and announced his retirement from Dáil Eireann.

Spirited WIT defy Dublin counterparts in hectic finale

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:31:40 GMT

WATERFORD IT 0-14 DUBLIN IT 0-12
THE fighting spirit that has seen Waterford I. T.’s emergence as a powerful force in Colleges hurling over the past twenty years was again very much in evidence at James McGinn Park, Ballygunner on Wednesday last where the Waterford side had to dig deep to deny a very good Dublin I. T. side a first ever Fitzgibbon Cup win over their Waterford counterparts.

Southend breeze impressively into final eight

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:30:16 GMT

SOUTHEND UNITED 5 KILREEN CELTIC 2
A breathtaking display of finishing from Southend United helped them into the quarter-finals of the Umbro FAI U-17 Challenge cup when they got the better of Cork side Kilreen Celtic at a sun drenched but cold Southend Park on Sunday afternoon last.

Longford to provide big test for Waterford

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:28:43 GMT

Despite dropping a point away to Carlow, last time out, Waterford’s promotion ambitions remain very much alive but all games now are big ones and a win over Longford on Sunday next is all important for the home side.

Winning start vital to Blues’ title challenge

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:27:20 GMT

Adrian Flanagan previews the new League of Ireland season that will see Waterford United kick start their campaign at home to Wexford Youths on this coming Friday night next at the RSC.

Henderson continues to boost his squad

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:26:38 GMT

Waterford United boss, Stephen Henderson has been very busy in the past week, completing five more signings, as John Hayes, James O’Sullivan, Timmy Purcell, Paul Carey and Gary Keane are added to the squad to take the total up to 20 players.

Villa come from behind to land the spoils

Waterford News & Star — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:25:07 GMT

VILLA C 2 DE LA SALLE B 1
THEY say that goals win matches and that was certainly the case at the St. Otteran’s Grounds on Saturday morning last as Villa C kept up their unbeaten run in the Property Partners U-11C league when they defeated De La Salle B two to one.