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<p>Young members of the chorus, at Portlaw Musical Society, production of Rapunzel & The League of Princesses. Photo: Joe Evans</p>

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In Photos: Rapunzel is in a league of princesses in Waterford

Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper

Catherine Drea: Seize the day

opinion

Catherine Drea: Seize the day

As I See It: Catherine Drea’s fortnightly column as published in the Waterford News & Star

Early goals a killer as Waterford FC suffer defeat on the road

soccer

Early goals a killer as Waterford FC suffer defeat on the road

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division Drogheda United 2 Shane Farrell 3, Mark Doyle 10 Waterford FC 0 Waterford FC failed to recover after conceding two very poor first-half goals when going down 2-0 to Drogheda United in their SSE Airtricity Men’s ...

community

Matheo returns to Belgium after making his Gaelic football mark in Waterford

Local Notes: Sympathies, musical society news, GAA and soccer news

whatson

View from the Green Room: Girl power princesses at the Premier Hall

View from the Green Room: Girl power princesses at the Premier Hall

News

No 9. Cafe in Waterford to be replaced with inner-city apartments

No 9. Cafe in Waterford to be replaced with inner-city apartments

A €12 million redevelopment will see a significant reconfiguration of George’s Court

Should we follow the Netherlands when it comes to e-scooters?

Should we follow the Netherlands when it comes to e-scooters?

Search operation to take place today as part of missing persons investigation

Search operation to take place today as part of missing persons investigation

Search on to reunite dog with owner in Waterford

Search on to reunite dog with owner in Waterford

"A Chaplain to people of all faiths and none"- SETU's Fr David Keating remembered

"A Chaplain to people of all faiths and none"- SETU's Fr David Keating remembered

Sport

“We paid the price for inviting pressure on us early” - Daly

“We paid the price for inviting pressure on us early” - Daly

Waterford FC Head Coach Jon Daly believes that a slow start cost his side any chance of getting something from their first away game of the season in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division after suffering a 2-0 loss against Drogheda United at ...

Friday Night Lights return with a big bang

Friday Night Lights return with a big bang

“We would have lost this game last season” - Noonan

“We would have lost this game last season” - Noonan

Thriving at the top table

Thriving at the top table

‘We’ve bounced back well in our last two games’ – Keane

‘We’ve bounced back well in our last two games’ – Keane

community

Local Notes: Hannah celebrates her 100th, sympathies, local lotto, soccer league and more

Local Notes: Hannah celebrates her 100th, sympathies, local lotto, soccer league and more

Events and happenings from around the Touraneena area

Local Notes: A momentous occasion, Need More Nature and a social for volunteers

Local Notes: A momentous occasion, Need More Nature and a social for volunteers

Local Notes: Activities in the community centre, 'Da' is a sell-out, dance classes and more

Local Notes: Activities in the community centre, 'Da' is a sell-out, dance classes and more

Local Notes: Theatre news, maritime heritage course and much more

Local Notes: Theatre news, maritime heritage course and much more

Local Notes: Tai Chi, musical theatre and student fundraiser night

Local Notes: Tai Chi, musical theatre and student fundraiser night

What's on

View from the Green Room: Hoppin’ and boppin’ High School Musical

View from the Green Room: Hoppin’ and boppin’ High School Musical

Garter Lane was packed for a high energy performance of the popular High School Musical from David Hennessy’s Stage School

What's On: Lots of great events coming up in Waterford

What's On: Lots of great events coming up in Waterford

Waterford's first SpeakEasy poetry event of 2026

Waterford's first SpeakEasy poetry event of 2026

View from the Green Room: The enduring magic of Luke Kelly

View from the Green Room: The enduring magic of Luke Kelly

View from the Green Room: The craic is ceol

View from the Green Room: The craic is ceol

Life

Farming: Minister issues a call for entries to International Year of the Woman competition

The chosen female farmer ambassador will represent Ireland during the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF)

Further cuts to CAP funding put EU food security and Irish farmers at risk

Further cuts to CAP funding put EU food security and Irish farmers at risk

Phoenix: Somebody will fix it!

Phoenix: Somebody will fix it!

Your Fitness: Knee pain 101 - a proactive approach?

Your Fitness: Knee pain 101 - a proactive approach?

Green Fingers: Barking up the right tree

Green Fingers: Barking up the right tree

Opinion

‘Education is no burden to carry’ – tribute to Waterford's Sisters of Mercy

‘Education is no burden to carry’ – tribute to Waterford's Sisters of Mercy

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'A simple act of kindness can influence a person’s life for the better'

Editorial: Waterford Council spending must stand up to scrutiny if public confidence is to be maintained

Editorial: Waterford Council spending must stand up to scrutiny if public confidence is to be maintained

Fr Liam Power: Celebrating the feast of St. Brigid

Fr Liam Power: Celebrating the feast of St. Brigid

A 5-star hotel would be the jewel in Waterford city’s Crown

A 5-star hotel would be the jewel in Waterford city’s Crown

Phoenix: Deny, delay, defend?

Phoenix: Deny, delay, defend?

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New Year, New Habits: Why Looking After Hearing Health Supports Active, Healthy Ageing

New Year, New Habits: Why Looking After Hearing Health Supports Active, Healthy Ageing

A new year is the perfect moment to reset routines and invest in habits that support long-term wellbeing. While many people focus on fitness and nutrition, hearing health deserves a place on that list too.

"They Gave Me Back My Life"

"They Gave Me Back My Life"

Six money moves to make in your 60s to future-proof your finances

Six money moves to make in your 60s to future-proof your finances

“I would have been a goner without Simon”

“I would have been a goner without Simon”

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