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30 years of Waterford's 'Clean up the Comeraghs'

30 years of Waterford's 'Clean up the Comeraghs'

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

People can pick up bags, gloves and litter pickers from any member of the Comeragh Community Development Group leading up to Easter Monday
'Strange Sally Diamond' author coming to Waterford

'Strange Sally Diamond' author coming to Waterford

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The event will be free to attend but booking is essential
In Photos: Confirmation Day at Holy Cross Church in Tramore, County Waterford

In Photos: Confirmation Day at Holy Cross Church in Tramore, County Waterford

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper
Inaugural Halley Award presented during Law Week at SETU

Inaugural Halley Award presented during Law Week at SETU

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Law Week sees speakers from across the legal world provide talks and insights into relevant areas of Irish Law for students
Drivers advised of road closures and traffic management in Waterford 

Drivers advised of road closures and traffic management in Waterford 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Road works will take place on the L4082 Strongbows Bridge and N25 at Garranbane over the next couple of days
In Photos: Confirmation at Glór na Mara school in Tramore in County Waterford 

In Photos: Confirmation at Glór na Mara school in Tramore in County Waterford 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper
Former chef at popular Waterford restaurant was stealing cash from the premises   

Former chef at popular Waterford restaurant was stealing cash from the premises   

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

He had knowledge from his previous employment of where the money was kept in the restaurant
Dangerous driver caused death of grandfather after driving through white stop line on Tramore road

Dangerous driver caused death of grandfather after driving through white stop line on Tramore road

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

'I lost my best friend, my confidante. I feel lost without him' - wife of Defence Forces veteran who was killed in the crash
Rise in reported drug debt intimidation cases in Waterford

Rise in reported drug debt intimidation cases in Waterford

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

"Regardless of the circumstances, we would encourage people to call us to at least seek advice"
Victim was left with devastating injuries after being attacked by 13-year-old on the street  

Victim was left with devastating injuries after being attacked by 13-year-old on the street  

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The victim suffered a broken neck, which required multiple surgeries
'Land-hoarders' - only 3.5% of vacant sites liable for Vacant Homes Tax

'Land-hoarders' - only 3.5% of vacant sites liable for Vacant Homes Tax

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

“The Vacant Homes Tax is a failure. That is the reality. There is no excuse for tens of thousands of potentially liable homes not paying this tax.
SETU hosts pharmacy education and networking event

SETU hosts pharmacy education and networking event

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The event featured guest speakers and brought together stakeholders from across the pharma and healthcare sector
New programme in SETU launched in memory of Dillon Quirke

New programme in SETU launched in memory of Dillon Quirke

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Dillon Quirke was just 24 years old when he collapsed and died in August 2022 while playing the sport he loved. He was a promising hurler at both club and county level.
Arson left elderly brothers homeless and without precious photos of their late mother

Arson left elderly brothers homeless and without precious photos of their late mother

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The victims were forced to leave their home in the dead of night with only the clothes on their back
Kilmacthomas locals bemoan Active Travel scheme in Waterford village

Department approves 19 affordable houses for rural Waterford

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

19 housing units will comprise of a mix of three and four-bed homes starting at €300,000
Frustration mounts over Waterford games: 'The GAA was built by communities, not paywalls'

Frustration mounts over Waterford games: 'The GAA was built by communities, not paywalls'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

West Waterford councillor Donnchadh Mulcahy has hit out at the decision to put games behind the GAA+ paywall
Concern expressed in Waterford over ongoing children's hospital 'saga'

Concern expressed in Waterford over ongoing children's hospital 'saga'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

"There must be clear and transparent milestones for room completions and the number of teams working in parallel on site"
'Innocent lady' robbed of €20k after phishing scam call pretending to be Bank of Ireland

'Innocent lady' robbed of €20k after phishing scam call pretending to be Bank of Ireland

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

John Sprice (38) of 93 Priory Lawn, Ballybeg, scammed a Kerry woman out of nearly €20,000
Water supply returning to Waterford town following major outage

Water supply returning to Waterford town following major outage

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Uisce Éireann say the repairs were to a burst water main in Tramore
Concern in Waterford that 'half measures' won't resolve fuel crisis

Concern in Waterford that 'half measures' won't resolve fuel crisis

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

"For the past month, families and workers have been hammered by spiralling fuel costs"

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