Housing in the largely rural Comeragh district of county Waterford is in a "dire" position, councillors say.

The Fianna Fáil stalwart and long-time councillor has been elected for the mid-Waterford electoral district

They say choiced based letting does not serve locals in an appropriate way

Waterford councillors from the Comeragh district this week commended Comeragh Rangers for their historic win over Ballymacarbry, ending their 42-year reign as Waterford ladies football champions.

Catherine Burke will be juggling two new roles this year, principal of Mount Sion Primary and local representative at Waterford Council

Cllr Seanie Power received unanimous support in the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas council chamber

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