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New figures for Waterford show drug and public order incidents down with theft on the rise

New figures for Waterford show drug and public order incidents down with theft on the rise

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

The new data released by the Central Statistics Office is from July to August 2025
What's on in Waterford: A breakdown of exciting upcoming events across the county

What's on in Waterford: A breakdown of exciting upcoming events across the county

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

There are lots of great gigs coming up in Waterford in the New Year
Meet the craziest people in Waterford: the Christmas Day swimmers

Meet the craziest people in Waterford: the Christmas Day swimmers

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

“I’d say it will be fairly fresh, but we’ll do it anyway.” 
Massive Showband celebration hits Waterford's Theatre Royal in February

Massive Showband celebration hits Waterford's Theatre Royal in February

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Reeling In the Showband Years has been a smash hit for the past 15 years
Tributes paid to Waterford man who died in crash on Christmas day 

Tributes paid to Waterford man who died in crash on Christmas day 

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a road traffic accident in Waterford on Christmas Day.
Deja Vu event presents donation to palliative care in County Waterford

Deja Vu event presents donation to palliative care in County Waterford

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Over the weekend of October 10 to 12, this year, Waterford was the venue for the 2025 'Déjà Vu' car rally festival
Here is where you can recycle your natural Christmas tree for free in Waterford

Here is where you can recycle your natural Christmas tree for free in Waterford

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Waterford City and County Council are advising the public of changes to the opening hours of amenity sites this week
In sympathy we record the deaths of people from Waterford

In sympathy we record the deaths of people from Waterford

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Waterford News & Star carries free obituary tributes for loved ones who have passed away
In Photos: St Stephen's Day swim in County Waterford in aid of Re-A-Suir

In Photos: St Stephen's Day swim in County Waterford in aid of Re-A-Suir

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper and also online here at waterford-news.ie
Woman (42) receives suspended sentence for drug dealing

Woman (42) receives suspended sentence for drug dealing

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

On two separate occasions her home was searched by gardaí, leading to the seizure of large amounts of cocaine and drug paraphernalia
WATCH: Festive season swimmers take the plunge in Waterford

WATCH: Festive season swimmers take the plunge in Waterford

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper and also online here at waterford-news.ie
WATCH: Michael Doody honoured for 50 years service to City of Waterford Brass

WATCH: Michael Doody honoured for 50 years service to City of Waterford Brass

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

In his speech Mayor Ryan noted how Michael joined the band - which was known as St Patrick's Brass Band at the time - in 1975, when he was still in school
New safety camera zones to be installed across Waterford

New safety camera zones to be installed across Waterford

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

A decade-high 186 road deaths were recorded in 2025 as of December 23.
WATCH: St Stephen's Day swimmers brave the cold in Waterford

WATCH: St Stephen's Day swimmers brave the cold in Waterford

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Photos from the swims will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper
Waterford fishing industry braces for downturn in EU quota

Waterford fishing industry braces for downturn in EU quota

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

The proposals, which will be effective from January, will see a drop in the TACs for mackerel (70% for the six months of 2026), blue whiting (41%) and boarfish (22%)
In Photos: More images from the annual Christmas Day swim in Tramore

In Photos: More images from the annual Christmas Day swim in Tramore

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper
In Photos: Annual Christmas Day swim in Tramore 

In Photos: Annual Christmas Day swim in Tramore 

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Photos will also appear in the forthcoming print edition of the newspaper
After 40 years at the Waterford Youth Arts helm, Ollie Breslin hangs up his hat

After 40 years at the Waterford Youth Arts helm, Ollie Breslin hangs up his hat

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

‘Beckett’s mantra of ‘ever tried, ever failed, no matter; try again, fail again, fail better’ was never more apt’
Vigil for Palestine hosted on New Year's Eve

Vigil for Palestine hosted on New Year's Eve

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Since the ceasefire came into effect in October 2025, Israeli Defence Forces have killed more than four hundred Palestinians
Historic New Year's Day event at Hook

Historic New Year's Day event at Hook

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

The historic event is set to take place at the oldest intact operating lighthouse in the world this New Year’s Day

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