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In Photos: First Steps creche celebrates 25th anniversary

In Photos: First Steps creche celebrates 25th anniversary

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

First Steps Creche and Pre-school in Waterford celebrated its 25th anniversary recently and Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance.
Drivers advised of roads closed in Waterford for essential works

Drivers advised of roads closed in Waterford for essential works

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Motorists are asked to drive with caution
New Waterford City cycling route will not be used, say councillors

New Waterford City cycling route will not be used, say councillors

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

"I don’t think I’d even bother putting up signage. I think it would be a waste of money"
Council to oppose Waterford turbine plan in wind 'no-go area'

Council to oppose Waterford turbine plan in wind 'no-go area'

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

If granted by An Bord Pleanála would see 14 wind turbines built in a wind exclusion zone in West Waterford
The Archive Reel: Are you among the Mount Sion Erin's Own faces from back in 1995?

The Archive Reel: Are you among the Mount Sion Erin's Own faces from back in 1995?

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

The Archive Reel is a series of regular video reels of photos from our extensive Waterford News & Star archives compiled by photographer, Joe Evans
IKEA exploring Waterford as a 'location of interest' for expansion

IKEA exploring Waterford as a 'location of interest' for expansion

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Speculation started last week when the company put out a job listing for store assistants
WATCH: The official launch of the Tramore St Patrick's Day Parade in Waterford

WATCH: The official launch of the Tramore St Patrick's Day Parade in Waterford

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

The parade will begin at 1.30pm
Waterford News & Star Green Room Awards 2025 - WINNERS REVEALED!

Waterford News & Star Green Room Awards 2025 - WINNERS REVEALED!

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Waterford News & Star Green Room Awards 2025 took place at Theatre Royal on Sunday, March 2nd.
Here are the most popular baby names in Waterford city and county for 2024

Here are the most popular baby names in Waterford city and county for 2024

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Did you choose any of these names in 2024? 
'The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind': mixed reaction from locals at Waterford offshore wind farm consultation

Waterford windfarm auction set for later this year

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The 'Tonn Nua' site, 12 kilometres off the Waterford coast, is set to deliver 900 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy
Déise's 'staffing crisis in early years sector'

Déise's 'staffing crisis in early years sector'

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

“When these valued professionals leave, it is children and their parents who pay the price"
Hilarious horror 'Love Bite' premieres at Garter Lane

Hilarious horror 'Love Bite' premieres at Garter Lane

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Made by students from the Vita Community Hub on Parnell Street, the film was a joyous adventure following main character Alucard (write it backwards) and his quest for love. 
Papal medal awarded to beloved local organist

Papal medal awarded to beloved local organist

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The Papal medal was presented to Mae McGrath by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in recognition of her services to the choir in Ballybricken Church
THE ARCHIVE REEL: Are you among the people in this video reel of pics from the Waterford archives

THE ARCHIVE REEL: Are you among the people in this video reel of pics from the Waterford archives

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The Archive Reel is a series of regular video reels of photos from our extensive Waterford News & Star archives compiled by photographer, Joe Evans
WATCH: Waterford woman recognised for services to church choir with Benemerenti Medal 

WATCH: Waterford woman recognised for services to church choir with Benemerenti Medal 

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

The medal is presented in recognition of service to the church
Table quiz in Waterford is a great success

Table quiz in Waterford is a great success

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

The event was a great success with 15 tables of participants taking part
An Bord Pleanála approve 40 houses in county Waterford

An Bord Pleanála approve 40 houses in county Waterford

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

The proposal comprises the construction of 40 residential units
Majestic magnolias at Mount Congreve in Waterford 

Majestic magnolias at Mount Congreve in Waterford 

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Mount Congreve Gardens is home to one of the largest private collections of plants in the world
Previously quashed housing project in Dungarvan is reactivated

Previously quashed housing project in Dungarvan is reactivated

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

The planned development consists of 176 houses and 42 apartments
Tom Murphy Car Sales win Special Recognition Award

Tom Murphy Car Sales win Special Recognition Award

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Waterford’s Tom Murphy of Tom Murphy Car Sales received the Special Recognition award at the recent Irish Motor Industry Awards held at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin.

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