Local celebrities Moncrieff and Toby McDonald among those who participated

The annual toy run for University Hospital Waterford (UHW) organised by the motorcycle enthusiasts, Only Fools On Scooters SC, was once again a great success this year.

The aim of the initiative is to raise literacy awareness and instill a love of books

WATERFORD CITY & TRAMORE  Martin Og Morrissey, Kingsmeadow, Waterford, who was called from this life on Thursday, December 19.

The business has been run by the same family for 35 years

Waterford has been recognised as one of Ireland’s most generous counties on GoFundMe for 2024, contributing significantly to the nearly €50 million raised nationwide.

The number of people attending confession has increased at Mount Melleray in recent weeks, with some sessions lasting multiple hours. The community come looking for reassurance, clarity over the beloved abbey’s future.

The event will raise money for the Juniors for Juniors initiatives at University Hospital Waterford 

'I encourage you to do whatever you can to make the world a happy and peaceful place, from whatever path you are on shine the light of hope into the darkness'

An agreement has now been reached between all parties in relation to the upgrading and taking in charge of the Knockateemore pumping station, which for some time has been problematic for residents from the Cruachán area in Dungarvan.

'I would like to wish the people of Waterford a most peaceful, prosperous and happy Christmas'

'The Light is coming into our world again on Christmas Day'

The body of a man was discovered in Tramore today. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Waterford News & Star: "Gardaí received a report of the discovery of the body of a male at Tramore, Co. Waterford, today, Tuesday 24th December 2024.

B&Q Ireland has agreed to purchase the Homebase store in Waterford as part of a €3. 9mn deal to take over three stores in the country.

There were great scenes of excitement in Killure Bridge Nursing Home in Waterford recently when the residents enjoyed their annual Christmas party. They also got a surprise visit from Santa Claus himself and overall the event was a fantastic success.

Cherished pets who passed away are being remembered this Christmas in Tramore. The Pet Memorial Tree fundraiser is packed with pictures and memories of local pets, reminding us of the love and joy they bring to our lives.

Waterford Lion's Club's Christmas Carols concert in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity was one of the highlights of the festive season in the Déise in the run up to Christmas Day itself. The concert was very well attended and a resounding success.

The works will see an extensive revamp of the facilities

'The other Runway Elves will be running around to fix the landing gear – it’s a special technology to limit the sound of the deer on the rooftops so we don’t wake up any of the kids'

The annual initiative always causes great excitement in Waterford