The funeral has taken place of two-year-old Lizzie troy who died last week and messages of condolences have been sent from across the country 

The winners of the 2024 Waterford Digital awards have been announced, with the overall winner best known for encouraging people to grow their own food

Cllr Mary Roche made history for the Social Democrats in Waterford as the Party's first candidate on the Council

Catherine Burke gets elected to the Comeragh LEA, the only female candidate to do so

Fine Gael come out strong in the Portlaw/Kilmacthomas LEA

It was a historic victory for Sinn Féin in West Waterford as the party won their first ever seat in the Lismore LEA, with Donnchadh Mulcahy overcoming Independent candidate Brian Buckley by 39 votes to take the final seat.

It was a case of a long wait worth it for some of the candidates in the Tramore-Waterford City West LEA over the weekend as it was the last area to have its political representatives selected.

Gerry O'Mahony was charged with sexual assault at a sitting of Dungarvan District Court

It was a case of some things stay the same but change might be on the horizon in the Tramore-Waterford City West electoral area following last weekend's local elections.

The highs and lows of politics evident during election count for family politics

This year's local election in Waterford through up some surprises while for the most part retaining somewhat of a status quo situation in most of the electoral areas.

'That's what its about, just lifting people up all the time'

Four recreation projects have been granted funding in Waterford

'It feels like there's been a disconnect between Dublin and the regions'

The final results of the Waterford Local Elections were declared by Returning Officer, Paul Johnston at 10. 22pm on Sunday, June 9.

Stay with the Waterford News & Star this weekend for updates from the Waterford Count Centre at SETU Arena

Great excitement as Sinn Fein newcomer takes seat

A serious road traffic collision has occurred in County Waterford this evening involving a pedestrian and a lorry.  Emergency services are currently at the scene where the male pedestrian has reportedly been very seriously injured.

Independent Councillor Joe Kelly expressed delight to Waterford News & Star having got re-elected in the Waterford City West LEA.

Labhraíonn Comhairleoir Shinn Féin, Conor D. McGuinness faoi conas mar atá ag éirí leis na hiarrthóirí Sinn Féin timpeall Phort Láirge.