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Murdered Waterford man Ian Walsh is remembered at cremation service

Murdered Waterford man Ian Walsh is remembered at cremation service

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

As mourners entered, Christy Moore’s ‘Lisdoonvarna’ echoed the distinct stone halls of the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork
Safety notice issued ahead of Pilgrimage walk in Waterford

Safety notice issued ahead of Pilgrimage walk in Waterford

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

The walk is being organised as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope
Waterford Indian Sangam attend protest and talks in Dublin

Waterford Indian Sangam attend protest and talks in Dublin

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Waterford Indian Sangam joined in the protests and talks held in Dublin over the rising attacks on members of the Indian community across Ireland. 
Call goes out for former Portlaw tannery workers

Call goes out for former Portlaw tannery workers

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

"We welcome any former workers from the tannery period to call in and share stories and view photographs on Saturday, August 23"
Funeral details announced for man recovered from water in Boatstrand

Funeral details announced for man recovered from water in Boatstrand

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Sad news unfolded in Waterford on Thursday as the body of a man was recovered from the water at Boatstrand following a large-scale search operation.
In Photos: Waterford's Ardscoil na Mara Debs Ball 

In Photos: Waterford's Ardscoil na Mara Debs Ball 

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Waterford's Ardscoil na Mara debs ball took place recently and Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance
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Knights Templar cemetery Mass to take place in Waterford

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

The Mass in the Knights Templar’s Graveyard in Waterford City will take place on Sunday, August 24, at 3pm.
Plans submitted for apartments at former bar and nightclub in west Waterford 

Plans submitted for apartments at former bar and nightclub in west Waterford 

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The Dungarvan site formerly consisted of a number of stores and nightlife premises, including Murphy’s Bar & Restaurant, Waves Nightclub, Johnny Lynch’s greengrocer and Sip n’ Surf internet café
Waterford Garda Station becomes first station in country to have mural

Waterford Garda Station becomes first station in country to have mural

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Artists from across the world descend on Waterford city to paint its walls 
Search on for small creatures in Waterford

Search on for small creatures in Waterford

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The public are being asked to participate in a search for small creatures in Waterford
Obituary: Remembering Waterford's Tomás Walsh (25) of Carriglea and Cheekpoint

Obituary: Remembering Waterford's Tomás Walsh (25) of Carriglea and Cheekpoint

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Tomás Walsh' remains arrived home from France on Friday morning, August 8
New café planned in busy Waterford city area

New café planned in busy Waterford city area

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

A new café is in the works in Poleberry, Waterford City.
Waterford PPN and voluntary awards are officially launched

Waterford PPN and voluntary awards are officially launched

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The awards scheme is now accepting nominations from throughout the county
UHW doctor saves lives in Waterford while powerless to save his own family in Gaza

UHW doctor saves lives in Waterford while powerless to save his own family in Gaza

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Gazan doctor Momin Hilles, now working in University Hospital Waterford, shares his personal story of loss, grief, resilience, and a plea for political action
'Don’t let our silence speak volumes' -Waterford Mayor Seamus Ryan calls for an end to atrocities in Gaza

'Don’t let our silence speak volumes' -Waterford Mayor Seamus Ryan calls for an end to atrocities in Gaza

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Mayor Ryan said: "Men, women and children are being killed in their search for food and water, humanitarian aid is being blocked, and fundamental human rights are being violated.
Waterford prepares to explore its foundations for Heritage Week

Waterford prepares to explore its foundations for Heritage Week

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Áonach na nDéise - Woodstown Viking Festival at the Waterford Greenway will take place this weekend
Man accused of murder of Waterford woman appears in court via video link

Man accused of murder of Waterford woman appears in court via video link

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Marcus O'Neill (34) of 15 O'Brien Street, Waterford City, is charged with the murder of Gillian Curran in January of this year
New mural nearing completion in Ferrybank area of Waterford and South Kilkenny 

New mural nearing completion in Ferrybank area of Waterford and South Kilkenny 

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Work has been ongoing on a fantastic new mural that will adorn the Ferrybank stretch of the South East Greenway between Waterford and New Ross
One-day road works to take place in County Waterford 

One-day road works to take place in County Waterford 

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The works will take place on Thursday, August 14
'I am terrified for her future' - child (5) with scoliosis to wait 8 months for MRI 

'I am terrified for her future' - child (5) with scoliosis to wait 8 months for MRI 

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Little Hannah, who lives in Kilkenny with her family, was referred by her GP to University Hospital Waterford

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