Demolition of Cashel nurses' home 'a huge mistake'Demolition is to begin today of a building in Cashel, Co Tipperary, considered to be of historical and architectural importance…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Children's science show in Carlow draws the crowdsHydrogen rockets, a crazy crane, bubbles and balloons all form part of a science exhibition attracting thousands of children …Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Waste incinerator plan for Golden Vale opposedMore than 17,000 signatures have been collected from people opposed to a planned animal-waste incinerator near Cashel, a meeting…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
Rubbish being burned widely, survey findsAbout a third of households in the south-east dispose of rubbish by burning it, according to a survey carried out by the region…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Eigse arts festival opens in CarlowA packed programme of literary, music, visual arts and various performance events got underway in Carlow last night with the …Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Pub poster paints a grim picture but all turns out well in the endNo wonder Saudi Arabia were so effective against Ireland for much of yesterday's match.Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00
Incineration proposal is rejectedA waste management plan for the south-east that includes incineration was rejected yesterday by Waterford County Council.Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
Gardai condemn 'thuggery' after draw with GermanyGardaí in Waterford have condemned drunken scenes of "thuggery" which followed Ireland's draw with Germany in the World Cup on…Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Waterford compares Cullen elevation to all-Ireland winIt may have lacked the drama of a World Cup or a Munster hurling final, but the appointment of Mr Martin Cullen to the Cabinet…Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Glanbia demands EU help for dairy industryUrgent action by the European Commission to support the dairy market was called for yesterday by the managing director of the…Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
Daughter shot dead by father, inquest toldA father and daughter whose bodies were found at a house in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, last year each died from single gunshot wounds…Tue May 21 2002 - 01:00
Bodies of two brothers are recovered from river in Co CarlowThe bodies of two brothers, who were last seen at a family party on Saturday night, were taken from the Barrow river in Co Carlow…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Teenage girls flock to enjoy the magic of BertieIf the Taoiseach lost the debate with Mr Michael Noonan on Tuesday, nobody he met in Carlow or Kilkenny yesterday was brave enough…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Carlow IT criticises neglect of south-east in the funding of researchLess than 1 per cent of funding for higher education research and development is spent in the south-east, according to figures…Wed May 08 2002 - 01:00
Anglers claim quota system for salmon catches is discriminatoryImmediate government action has been called for to save some of Ireland's best salmon fisheries from terminal declineWed May 08 2002 - 01:00
Waterford cuts waste at landfills by recyclingA significant decrease in waste going to landfills has been recorded by Waterford County Council since the introduction of a …Wed May 08 2002 - 01:00
New centre to give young offenders their 'second chance'A new juvenile detention centre at St Patrick's Institution in Dublin will have more staff than inmates and will focus on giving…Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
Health board releases its Monageer abuse reportAn alleged paedophile priest held a "stormy meeting" with a senior officer of the South Eastern Health Board after it validated…Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
Board examines how it handled sex abuseA south Eastern Health Board report on its handling of the sex abuse scandal in Monageer, Co Wexford, is to be made public today…Fri May 03 2002 - 01:00
O'Donoghue says prison service lost 60,000 days in sick leaveRising levels of sick leave and overtime in the Prison Service are costing the State millions each year, the Minister for Justice…Fri May 03 2002 - 01:00
Labour strives for the last seatLabour is poised to gain a seat at the expense of Fine Gael in Carlow-Kilkenny, according to an opinion poll to be published …Wed May 01 2002 - 01:00
Beat 101 secures radio licenceA consortium including U2 manager Mr Paul McGuinness and Waterford Wedgwood chief executive Redmond O'Donoghue has won the State…Tue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
Criticism of Gorey area rezoning is rejected by FF manA decision to rezone two large tracts of land outside Gorey, Co Wexford, without public discussion has caused anger in the town…Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
SE health board unaware of alleged paedophile officialA Department of Education official alleged to have been involved in a paedophile ring is not known to the South Eastern Health…Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Courtown regaining its place in the sunIt has been accused of succumbing to "holiday home blight", but Courtown Harbour is fighting to restore its reputation.Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Bord Pleanala clears Wexford wind farm planPermission for a wind farm with 27 turbines on a 112-hectare site in Co Wexford has been upheld by An Bord Pleanála.Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Residents oppose emergency planning powersResidents angry at plans to house up to 250 asylum-seekers on a site in Kilkenny city are to stage a protest outside the Dáil…Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Cabin for gatekeeper to be built close to holy wellA controversial structure is to be allowed go ahead near a holy well in Tipperary.Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Bishop Walsh pledges free access to files for Wexford abuse inquiryThe Birmingham inquiry into sex-abuse cases in Wexford will have access to whatever files it needs, the bishop appointed to run…Sat Apr 13 2002 - 01:00
Health board defends its handling of Ferns casesThe South Eastern Health Board yesterday defended its handling of sex abuse cases in the Ferns diocese.Fri Apr 12 2002 - 01:00
Carlow technology firm an international successA Carlow-based technology company which started three years ago with a staff of two now employs 60 and has offices in Ireland…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
'Deep-pocket' investors pitch to run radio stationTwo sets of investors self-described as having "deep pockets" yesterday made their pitches for the right to run the State's first…Tue Apr 09 2002 - 01:00
Renewable energy neglected by industryIrish industry urgently needs to accelerate its use of renewable energy, a conference was told yesterday.Sat Apr 06 2002 - 01:00
Health board has no record of meeting bishop on abuse caseThe South Eastern Health Board sent a report of its investigation into a Wexford sex abuse case to Bishop Brendan Comiskey because…Fri Apr 05 2002 - 01:00
Fortune victims seek 'open inquiry'on sex abuseA "Transparent and open" inquiry into the handling of sex abuse cases by the diocese of Ferns was sought by victims of Father…Fri Apr 05 2002 - 01:00
Victim fears bishop will be used as a scapegoat by the churchA victim of Father Sean Fortune yesterday expressed his concern at Dr Brendan Comiskey's resignation, saying he feared the bishop…Wed Apr 03 2002 - 01:00
Supporters of bishop thwart press gangIt was not Bishop Comiskey but media representatives whose standing was in question for many attending the Easter ceremonies …Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Bishop given ovation after Easter homilyThe Bishop of Ferns, Dr Brendan Comiskey, received a round of applause following his homily at the Easter Vigil in St Aidan's…Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Dr Comiskey to appear publicly at vigil tonightThe Bishop of Ferns, Dr Brendan Comiskey, is due to make his first public appearance for six days when he celebrates the Easter…Sat Mar 30 2002 - 00:00
Permission for Tipperary wind farm in scenic area overturnedPlanning permission for a wind farm in a scenic area of Tipperary which was opposed by Dúchas, the Heritage Service, has been…Fri Mar 29 2002 - 00:00
Fortune victims to demand inquiryA public inquiry into the handling of sex abuse cases in the Ferns diocese is to be demanded by victims of Father Sean Fortune…Thu Mar 28 2002 - 00:00
Hoteliers meet over alleged extortionHoteliers in the south-east held an emergency meeting yesterday after a series of alleged extortion attempts by a group of Travellers…Thu Mar 28 2002 - 00:00
MEP Doyle to replace O'Reilly in next electionFine Gael yesterday moved to shore up its support in Wexford by announcing Ms Avril Doyle MEP is to be a candidate in the election…Wed Mar 27 2002 - 00:00
Protesters demanding cancer unit jeer AhernSeveral thousand protesters jeered the Taoiseach in Waterford yesterday in their campaign for a radiotherapy unit for cancer …Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
Trimble critical of reaction to comments on SouthThe Ulster Unionist leader, Mr David Trimble, yesterday criticised the reaction to his recent comments on the Republic and said…Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
Struck-off doctor is still suspended - Medical CouncilA psychiatrist who was struck off the register in Britain last year for serious professional misconduct claims he has been cleared…Thu Mar 21 2002 - 00:00
Picket on site for asylum-seekers in KilkennyResidents yesterday began picketing a site in Kilkenny city on which accommodation is to be built for up to 250 asylum-seekers…Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Petition for radiotherapy unit to be presented to TaoiseachA petition, signed by 40,000 people, calling for the provision of a radiotherapy unit for cancer patients in the south-east is…Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Most victims from rural areasFour out of five people attending the Wexford Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services last year were from rural areas.Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
