The new location is over eight times larger than all other existing plan and order points in Ireland, which typically range from 70-100m².

The main reasons cited for the change are the impact on regular Sunday Mass-goers, who may feel a funeral is being added to or overshadowing the normal liturgy.

The incident occurred at Tinhalla, Co Waterford just outside Carrick-on-Suir town around 8.30pm on Tuesday night

Browne was managing director of the company for 27 years and was at the helm as it developed into one of Europe's leading meat-processing companies.

A passerby heard the swimmer shouting for help, and made an emergency call to the Coast Guard.

The operation was launched after the Coast Guard received an emergency call from the man on board the vessel who reported the incident at around 10:40pm on Saturday.

The fatal collision between the motorcycle and a car happened at Ballydasoon on Saturday afternoon.

The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.

Gardaí intercepted a heavy goods vehicle on the M9 in Co Kilkenny shortly after 10am on Tuesday and searched two business premises and a residential address in Waterford.

Acts set to perform at the 2025 festival include Fontaines D.C., CMAT, Nelly Furtado, Wet Leg.

Although the 1916 Easter Rising made the Irish tricolour famous, it was actually first flown publicly in Waterford city in 1848.

Kilmacthomas GAA Club, Brideview United and Tallow GAA all had buildings vandalised since last Tuesday.

A building where the Irish tricolour was first hanged ‘needs to be preserved for the sake of our history’ a councillor is warning.

Cllr Conway's votes surpassed those of the outgoing Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

The sisters had sued claiming there was an alleged failure to properly and correctly interpret or report Mary Walsh’s smear sample

Shortly after 10:00am on Saturday, gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a residence on O’Brien Street, Waterford, where the woman was found unresponsive.

The deceased remains at the scene, which is currently being preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

In 2024, more than 15,000 fundraisers were launched across Ireland, with more than 850,000 donations.

Maurice Boland was found guilty of murdering Cian Gallagher on December 12th this year

The northern boundary is sheltered by woods and the property boasts ample on-site parking for several cars.

If you love nothing more than a swim or walk along the beach all year round, then living nearby is a definite help.

Some music acts playing the festival include The National, The Prodigy, Jorja Smith, Roísín Murphy, Future Islands, James Vincent McMorrow, Barry Can’t Swim, The Mary Wallopers, Natasha Bedingfield, and Declan McKenna

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Tributes were paid to the youngster, who was found dead in Dunmore East, Co Waterford.