Architecturally and aesthetically, Waterford is lucky to have a very impressive City Hall building, and guests are always impressed when they get the chance to step foot inside

The 'education' message should really be pointed in the direction of those responsible for providing homes, which are safe and secure

A meeting at the Port of Waterford recently looked at the economic boon that Tonn Nua, and its three sister windfarms, have the potential to open up in the South East

Those best placed to meet that communication need continue to be the regional media

Just like in sport, bulwarking our local arts paves the way for talented people to find their niche and to flourish

While John Moran's stint as Limerick's directly elected mayor has proved challenging, changes to the local authority system must be embraced

Two audits commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) raised concerns over Waterford Council’s record-keeping of over €20 million of Active Travel funds

'Some of these meetings will be attended by only a small number of people. But that's all it takes. A person, a kettle flicked to on, a kind word'

We are now 10 years since the general election that saw Mary Butler chosen to take a seat in Dáil Éireann by the Waterford public. One of the key platforms she stood on? 24/7 cardiac care

In the 1970s retail was at a pivotal point in Waterford city - and Kathleen Fitzgerald, alongside her late husband Liam, were among the key people to recognise the direction it needed to go in

Malika's mother's testimony, of what she and her daughter were subjected to, was brave and powerful. Our deepest sympathies go out to Aisha and her family

It will be an investment that won't pay out dividends, but could very well be the most impactful decision made by Waterford people for their own future, and that of future generations

Light may be on the horizon for the much-loved Mount Melleray Abbey in west Waterford

The images just keep coming. This week, one of the photos that stopped comfortable Irish people in their social media scrolling was of the dead bodies of two siblings, their vulnerable bodies frozen in time before a sheet was drawn over their pale faces

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

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

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

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

Healthcare, in a timely fashion, when it is required, must be a given, for all our children

The deaths of these men are unbearable, and have sent a dark ripple across Waterford communities, both city and rural