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'You are five times more likely to be killed or seriously injured' -  TD urges action on dangerous N25

'You are five times more likely to be killed or seriously injured' -  TD urges action on dangerous N25

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

TD Catherine Callaghan spoke at The Dáil about the hazardous stretches of high speed roads in Waterford, Kilkenny and Carlow
Waterford national marathon champion David McGlynn honoured with mayoral reception

Waterford national marathon champion David McGlynn honoured with mayoral reception

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

McGlynn cemented himself as the tenth fastest Irishman of all time over the marathon

'Morbidly slow' progress on developing a dedicated theatre for Tramore

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

The queries over the Tramore theatre prompted other councillors to share their own ideas over the time it takes to develop projects
Waterford pedestrian bridge built with shuttle bus – but they forgot to include space for it to turn

Waterford pedestrian bridge built with shuttle bus – but they forgot to include space for it to turn

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

'Regular turning movements by a shuttle bus in this area could present safety concerns'
Sandra Kelly wants to listen: a sit-down with Waterford Youth Arts' artistic director 

Sandra Kelly wants to listen: a sit-down with Waterford Youth Arts' artistic director 

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Sandra has been named artistic director of one of the city’s most important arts organisations
Work underway on installation of Jubilee Clock in Waterford city

Work underway on installation of Jubilee Clock in Waterford city

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

The clock marks the 'Renaissance' of the community
Man pleads guilty to producing a knife during dispute with woman

Man pleads guilty to producing a knife during dispute with woman

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

The offences were committed at Barrack Street in Tallow
‘Books are getting better’, woman reflects on 40 years of working at beloved Waterford bookshop

‘Books are getting better’, woman reflects on 40 years of working at beloved Waterford bookshop

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Paula’s favourite guests have been the sporting legends who’ve come down to launch their books at the historic bookshop
Deception: Man admits to causing losses of €10,000 to his victim

Deception: Man admits to causing losses of €10,000 to his victim

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Between September 2022 and November 2024, the victim was induced by deception to make 17 individual payments in respect of false VAT returns
Raffle of Festive Star painting supports Children's Ward at University Hospital Waterford

Raffle of Festive Star painting supports Children's Ward at University Hospital Waterford

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

'We have seen the amazing work done by Juniors for Juniors for the children's ward at UHW, it is truly remarkable'
The Carnival of Delights in Waterford

The Carnival of Delights in Waterford

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

This piece was published in Waterford News & Star's, 'Festive Star', Christmas annual
From the Archive: A look back to Waterford in the year 2000

From the Archive: A look back to Waterford in the year 2000

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

More photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper
Waterford Council call for resignation of Larry Murrin

Waterford Council call for resignation of Larry Murrin

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The motion was passed during a meeting this afternon
Looking Back: In 2025 it was 40 Years of Ryanair and Waterford Airport

Looking Back: In 2025 it was forty years of Ryanair and Waterford Airport 

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Those men were flying on the maiden voyage of what was a newly founded, then-anonymous budget airline named Ryanair
Stephen Power – The Sound of Excellence in Waterford

Stephen Power - Sound of Excellence in Waterford

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

A Waterford man, his life’s melody was written in the proud, stirring sound of the pipes - but also in a love of all music, of creation itself
Waterford councillors were paid €1.5 million across 2025

Waterford councillors were paid €1.5 million across 2025

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The highest earner was Fianna Fáil’s Jason Murphy, who was paid €64,564
'Potential redundancies' loom over ABP Waterford Facility

'Potential redundancies' loom over ABP Waterford Facility

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

A spokesperson said: "We understand the impact this announcement may have on our colleagues and their families.
Stephen Power – The Sound of Excellence in Waterford

Stephen Power – The Sound of Excellence in Waterford

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

A Waterford man, his life’s melody was written in the proud, stirring sound of the pipes - but also in a love of all music, of creation itself
€125,000 settlement reached over man who died 2 weeks after discharge from UHW

€125,000 settlement reached over man who died 2 weeks after discharge from UHW

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The case settled for €125,000 and was before the court for the division of the €35,000 mental distress payment only.
Large programme of Waterford events planned for Local Enterprise Week

Large programme of Waterford events planned for Local Enterprise Week

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Many of this year's events are also back because of popular demand including the Social Media Mash Up on Thursday, March 5, in Waterford Treasures

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