Opinion

A Question of Faith: 'The threat of democracy'

It suggests widespread disaffection with the current coalition government

Political frustration

Some questions for Minister Butler

Catherine Drea: The future of campaigning

Further tributes paid to the late Anthony Walsh in County Waterford

Question of Faith: First Holy Communion

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

The children really look forward to their First Holy Communion day

What's going on?

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

A report in the national papers a few weeks ago announced how Irish Rail’s plans to upgrade the national rail system would widen Dublin’s commuter belt.

Editorial: Waterford Airport’s fairy godmother?

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Airports are an expensive business, but, just like Horan, there is nothing to say this won’t be the investor the Déise will be hailing for decades to come

Darragh's Soapbox: Celebrating 40 years of St Brigid's

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

'We have a fantastic team of about 17 therapists who are selfless in their work, dedication and expertise'

Fr Liam Power: Must we stand idly by as Gaza death toll rises

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

A Question of Faith is Fr Liam Power's fortnightly column

Phoenix: Who benefits?

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Ferrybank was the Northern Liberties of the city for hundreds of years - it was detached from Waterford in 1899

Editorial: The race is on to the Áras

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

The President of Ireland, as guardian of the Irish constitution, is, in effect, the person responsible for safeguarding our precious democracy

Darragh's Soapbox: The role of the community

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Fundraising events have become an important social outlet for Waterford people

Catherine Drea: May the best one win

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

As I See It: Catherine Drea’s fortnightly column as published in the Waterford News & Star

Phoenix: What next for Waterford?

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

The current projects being delivered to Waterford do not remedy years of chronic underinvestment

Editorial: Rural community successfully drives safety change on notorious stretch of N25

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Unfortunately, it still requires the rallying cry of a bereft community to bring about change

Darragh's Soapbox: Ensuring accountability - councillors' question time for presidential candidates

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

A common question asked by councillors during the meeting was around the power that the president’s office holds

Fr Liam Power: Christian Leadership and the Presidential Election

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

A Question of Faith is Fr Liam Power's fortnightly column

Phoenix: An attraction of scale for Waterford?

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

A design will be accepted and construction may eventually commence, with the chances of success in the lap of the gods

Editorial: Proud history championing journalistic excellence in Waterford

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Darragh Murphy was awarded two of the top accolades, 'Young Journalist of the Year' and 'Best News Story', at the regional newspaper industry's gala annual event

Let the data speak for itself - Waterford TD David Cullinane responds to Phoenix

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

'There is a responsibility on us all to stand up for Waterford'

Darragh's Soapbox: What should Waterford's 'visitor attraction of scale' be?

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The attraction in question will be located on the north side of the River Suir in Waterford city

Catherine Drea: Sparking Joy

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025