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FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: David Breen has Aviva unfinished business

When David Breen walks into the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon, he will do so carrying memories that have never fully left him. The Waterford FC coach knows exactly what an FAI Cup final feels like.

Tusla supports aspiring social workers in Waterford through apprenticeship programme

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Tusla supports aspiring social workers in Waterford through apprenticeship programme

Applications are now open for masters’ programme for 2027

FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: 'We had the belief then; they need to believe now' - Ger O'Mahoney

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FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: 'We had the belief then; they need to believe now' - Ger O'Mahoney

“It was a huge thing for Waterford, they hadn’t won the cup in forty-something years. Everybody was wishing you well, but you knew the pressure was on.”

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'Connected Communities' fund aims to reduce the harms of racism and disinformation in Waterford

'Connected Communities' fund aims to reduce the harms of racism and disinformation in Waterford

'Our community is regularly subjected to online abuse, racist and hateful comments, particularly after cultural and national celebration dates'

'Low level' of complaints made to Fiosrú from Waterford, Police Ombudsman says

'Low level' of complaints made to Fiosrú from Waterford, Police Ombudsman says

Residents raise road safety issues at public meeting

Residents raise road safety issues at public meeting

Waterford poetry press launches first two pamphlets

Waterford poetry press launches first two pamphlets

Waterford retains internationally recognised Purple Flag status

Waterford retains internationally recognised Purple Flag status

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COMPETITION TIME: Win a pair of Premium Level Tickets for the Club Orange FAI Men's Cup Final

COMPETITION TIME: Win a pair of Premium Level Tickets for the Club Orange FAI Men's Cup Final

The Waterford News & Star have teamed up with the Football Association of Ireland to give one lucky winner the opportunity to win two premium tickets for Sunday's Club Orange FAI Men's Cup Final between Waterford FC and Derry City at the Aviva ...

COUGHLAN'S AIR OF HOPE: ‘I don’t want this to be the only final we reach’

COUGHLAN'S AIR OF HOPE: ‘I don’t want this to be the only final we reach’

Sean Hearne named Waterford Sports Award September winner

Sean Hearne named Waterford Sports Award September winner

COUGHLAN COMMITS: Waterford FC boss signs new two-year deal ahead of the FAI Cup Final

COUGHLAN COMMITS: Waterford FC boss signs new two-year deal ahead of the FAI Cup Final

Super Shamrocks fly past Fenor to land county crown

Super Shamrocks fly past Fenor to land county crown

community

Waterford School News: Halloween fun and positive behaviour initiatives at Déise schools

Waterford School News: Halloween fun and positive behaviour initiatives at Déise schools

Students at Ardscoil na Mara were recognised for their positive contribution to school life through the school's Compliment Card initiative

View from the Green Room: Dedication - Blánaid MacCann

View from the Green Room: Dedication - Blánaid MacCann

School news from across the Déise

School news from across the Déise

Waterford School News: Celebrations as students mark milestones in school and community life

Waterford School News: Celebrations as students mark milestones in school and community life

School News: Waterford students enjoy a busy start to the new school year

School News: Waterford students enjoy a busy start to the new school year

What's on

At The Movies with James Phelan: A steamy, engaging oddity of a film

At The Movies with James Phelan: A steamy, engaging oddity of a film

By turns filthy and then sweet, the theme of everyone deserving love and passion is heartfelt

View from the Green Room: ‘A freedom that wouldn’t be worth winnin’ in a raffle’

View from the Green Room: ‘A freedom that wouldn’t be worth winnin’ in a raffle’

View from the Green Room: I was a mistress for two and a half years to what’s-his-name

View from the Green Room: I was a mistress for two and a half years to what’s-his-name

View from the Green Room: Disturbing thoughts

View from the Green Room: Disturbing thoughts

What's on in Waterford: Trance, folk and country music for Déise audiences

What's on in Waterford: Trance, folk and country music for Déise audiences

Life

Your Fitness: Dealing with an injury?

Your Fitness: Dealing with an injury?

Have more than one hobby and diversify as much as you can when it comes to the demands of each

Green Fingers: Greening your home

Green Fingers: Greening your home

Waterford Property: 19th-century cottage oozes charm

Waterford Property: 19th-century cottage oozes charm

Your Fitness: Recovery is key to reducing injury

Your Fitness: Recovery is key to reducing injury

Green Fingers: Having the best of both worlds

Green Fingers: Having the best of both worlds

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Waterford city through a busker's eyes

Letter to the Editor: Waterford city through a busker's eyes

While busking, I can also sense the mood of the town, whether things are going well or badly for people

Are we being marched into a gunfight with a knife?

Are we being marched into a gunfight with a knife?

Editorial: Blánaid MacCann, a costumier who raised the profile of Waterford theatre

Fr Liam Power: The Drug Culture - A Crisis of Spirituality?

Fr Liam Power: The Drug Culture - A Crisis of Spirituality?

Phoenix: What’s the Plan?

Phoenix: What’s the Plan?

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RelateCare – Business of the Year, Waterford Chamber Awards

RelateCare – Business of the Year, Waterford Chamber Awards

Waterford Business Awards 2026 shortlist announced

Waterford Business Awards 2026 shortlist announced

FDC Group in the Southeast: Local Expertise, Enduring Relationships

FDC Group in the Southeast: Local Expertise, Enduring Relationships

The Love of Swimming Starts Here – Give Your Child a Skill for Life

The Love of Swimming Starts Here – Give Your Child a Skill for Life

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