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‘How could this happen?’ - Notes for when language fails

‘How could this happen?’ - Notes for when language fails

Mon, 11 May, 2026

To keep a child safe, a child must first know what safety means
Editorial: Ripple of tragedies in Waterford city heartland after blaze tears through Jute Factory 

Editorial: Ripple of tragedies in Waterford city heartland after blaze tears through Jute Factory 

Sun, 10 May, 2026

It is essential that there is complete transparency around any implications for public health as a result of the fire
Catherine Drea: Let's dream with more ambition about turning the city back towards our river

Catherine Drea: Let's dream with more ambition about turning the city back towards our river

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Catherine Drea writes a fortnightly column for Waterford News & Star titled 'As I See It'
Phoenix: The hatchetman cometh!

Phoenix: The hatchetman cometh!

Sat, 09 May, 2026

If cutting of anything has to be done, it should be done in those places which have been continually bloated with state funding and resources, and not here
Letter to the Editor: Waterford Airport and our dependence on America 

Letter to the Editor: Waterford Airport and our dependence on America 

Mon, 04 May, 2026

'The blame falls on the Irish government, not Warren; he’s just a rich capitalist doing what he does, invest and make money'
Editorial: Recognising achievements - one of the most important roles of the Council

Editorial: Recognising achievements - one of the most important roles of the Council

Mon, 04 May, 2026

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
Fr Liam Power: Story of the Tuam Babies is far more complex than we imagined

Fr Liam Power: Story of the Tuam Babies is far more complex than we imagined

Sun, 03 May, 2026

A Question of Faith is Fr Liam Power's fortnightly column
The Eyes of Gaza by Plestia Alaqad – a hard but necessary read

The Eyes of Gaza by Plestia Alaqad – a hard but necessary read

Sun, 03 May, 2026

What's the Story! - Libby Marchant's column for the Waterford News & Star
Phoenix: What is our function?

Phoenix: What is our function?

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Regardless of what anyone in politics says, the constraints, which apply to Waterford, do not affect our one-time peer cities
Editorial: Déise festival season kicks off in delicious style

Editorial: Déise festival season kicks off in delicious style

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Food is one area Waterford markets incredibly well
People’s Park is oasis for ordinary workers of Waterford - it needs to be an oasis for nature too

People’s Park is oasis for ordinary workers of Waterford - it needs to be an oasis for nature too

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Waterford City and County Council has a budget of €107,000 for its biodiversity programme. A good way to start would be to stop using taxpayers' money to pay for pesticides
Catherine Drea: Here in so-called rural Ireland

Catherine Drea: Here in so-called rural Ireland

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Catherine Drea writes a fortnightly column for Waterford News & Star titled 'As I See It'
Phoenix: A terrible vista!

Phoenix: A terrible vista!

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

The minister has given no time-line for the completion of this facility, nor indeed said if it will go ahead at all. Now you see it, now you don’t!
Decision by Waterford Airport shareholders could prove monumental for region

Decision by Waterford Airport shareholders could prove monumental for region

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

A decision was made in Waterford on Monday, April 20, that could have a profound effect on the entire South East region. The shareholders of Waterford Regional Airport Plc voted overwhelmingly in favour of liquidating the company.
Fr Liam Power: Pope Leo calls out false premises of the war in Iran

Fr Liam Power: Pope Leo calls out false premises of the war in Iran

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

A Question of Faith is Fr Liam Power's fortnightly column
Netflix's latest book adaptation is juicy but stops short of delving beneath the surface

Netflix's latest book adaptation is juicy but stops short of delving beneath the surface

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

What's the Story! - Libby Marchant's column for the Waterford News & Star
Phoenix: No one shouted stop?

Phoenix: No one shouted stop?

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

The level of disposable income is visible in Dublin, Cork and Galway
Letter to the Editor: Penalty points and the dreaded N25 speed camera

Letter to the Editor: Penalty points and the dreaded N25 speed camera

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

'I would describe myself as a responsible and safe driver and try to always stay within the rules'
Easter commemorations in County Waterford as relevant as ever 

Easter commemorations in County Waterford as relevant as ever 

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

The poignant and dignified commemorations were very successful
The dark side of the moon

The dark side of the moon

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Catherine Drea writes a fortnightly column for Waterford News & Star titled 'As I See It'

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