Tanaiste to open Carlow science showThousands of primary schoolchildren will visit Carlow this month for an event which could help re-establish the county as a centre…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Gardai detain man after Kilkenny deathGardai in Kilkenny are investigating the violent death of a man in the city centre early yesterday.Mon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
Joe Rea could run on `road referendum' ticketA group campaigning against a proposed highway through Tipperary South aims to turn the by-election called yesterday into a "…Fri Jun 01 2001 - 01:00
Clonmel has 1,000 objections to new Dublin-Cork routeMore than 1,000 objections to the Cashel-Mitchelstown stretch of the planned Dublin-Cork motorway were handed in yesterday to…Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Harney to announce jobs for WaterfordA major jobs boost for Waterford is to be announced by the Tanaiste, Ms Harney, on a visit to the city today.Tue May 29 2001 - 01:00
Opposition to dual carriageway plan growsThe Government faces mounting opposition to its plans for a dual carriageway linking Dublin and CorkWed May 23 2001 - 01:00
Move refugees to normal houses quickly - reportRefugees and asylum-seekers should be encouraged to move from reception centres into normal housing, according to a report on…Sat May 19 2001 - 01:00
Locals say life made impossible by vandals, car thievesResidents of Waterford city's biggest housing estate claim they are "under siege" from vandals and car thievesWed May 16 2001 - 01:00
Government is urged to give extra resources to allow young mothers stay in full-time educationThe Government was urged yesterday to provide more resources to help young mothers to stay in full-time education.Wed May 16 2001 - 01:00
Woman `stunned' by nature of apologyA woman who received an apology from the Kilkenny county manager said last night she was "stunned" by the contents of a newspaper…Tue May 15 2001 - 01:00
Gardai open investigation into death of youth from stab woundsGardai in Carlow opened a murder investigation yesterday after a youth died from stab wounds following an altercation outside…Mon May 14 2001 - 01:00
Three-year wait to see a consultant about back painA Waterford woman suffering from severe back pain since last May has been told it will be three years before she is seen by a…Sat May 12 2001 - 01:00
Manager told to apologise to womanThe Minister for the Environment has told the Kilkenny county manager to apologise to a woman placed under pressure to sell a…Sat May 12 2001 - 01:00
Family campaigns against jockey's murder convictionMembers of the family of a young Carrick-on-Suir jockey jailed for life in England for murder say they will not rest until his…Wed May 09 2001 - 01:00
Knockane residents oppose quarryOpponents of a proposed Readymix quarry near Cahir, Co Tipperary, claim it would devastate a scenic area, threaten tourism and…Wed May 09 2001 - 01:00
Advertising campaign to put Waterford on the mapA two-year-old campaign to improve Waterford's national profile is to be stepped up next week with the launch of a television…Wed May 09 2001 - 01:00
Immigrant workers are urged to name exploitersImmigrant workers were urged yesterday by a trade union leader to join the "fight for social justice"Tue May 08 2001 - 01:00
Measures to tackle illegal drugs in prisons promisedNew measures to tackle the use of illegal drugs in prisons, including the appointment of a director of treatment services in …Sat May 05 2001 - 01:00
Minister suggests Abbeylara might need new inquiryA new inquiry into the Abbeylara shooting may have to be considered if the Oireachtas sub-committee is unable to finish its work…Fri May 04 2001 - 01:00
Man found hanging in cellA 26-year-old man was found hanging yesterday in a cell in Dungarvan Garda station in Co Waterford, shortly after he had been…Fri May 04 2001 - 01:00
Minister wants end to `culture of overtime' by officersAn end to the "culture of overtime" in the Prisons Service was signalled yesterday by the Minister for Justice, Mr O'Donoghue…Fri May 04 2001 - 01:00
Warning on increase in violent incidentsPrison officers are not getting the protection they need to carry out their jobs in safety, the POA president, Mr Frank O'Donnell…Fri May 04 2001 - 01:00
Tramore unveils plans to revitalise resortAn ambitious community development programme for Tramore, described as the first of its kind in Ireland, was announced this week…Wed May 02 2001 - 01:00
Investors looking for advice on optionsA new generation of savers kept staff busy in financial institutions in Kilkenny yesterday as the Government savings schemes …Wed May 02 2001 - 01:00
Adverse report on hotel plan not providedA planning officer's report recommending rejection of permission for the River Court Hotel in Kilkenny was not given to a Bord…Tue May 01 2001 - 01:00
Reward for book missing for 130 yearsA reward of £2,001 has been offered by the Mayor of Kilkenny, Mr Paul Cuddihy, for the return of an ancient book belonging to…Tue May 01 2001 - 01:00
Corporation knew trees screening Kilkenny hotel would be removedKilkenny Corporation has admitted it knew that trees screening a controversial city centre development were likely to be felled…Tue May 01 2001 - 01:00
MEP wants inquiry into Prague death continuedA Fine Gael MEP is to ask the European Commission to ensure that investigations are continued into the death in Prague last weekend…Sat Apr 28 2001 - 01:00
Lighthouse is a shining example of tourism in WexfordA milestone in the 750-year history of the Hook lighthouse in Co Wexford will be marked today when it is officially opened as…Wed Apr 25 2001 - 01:00
Tipperary road plan opposed by localsA campaign has been mounted in Tipperary against a proposed dual carriageway to be built as part of the National Development …Wed Apr 25 2001 - 01:00
Exhumation examination shows boy had skull damageAn examination of the remains of a 13-year-old boy exhumed yesterday in Kilkenny found that his skull had been damaged.Thu Apr 19 2001 - 01:00
Exhumed body had skull injuryAn examination of the remains of a former resident of a reform school has found evidence of skull damageThu Apr 19 2001 - 01:00
Temporary ban on new housing called forA temporary ban on new housing developments in Tramore was called for yesterday after raw sewage was discharged on the beach …Wed Apr 18 2001 - 01:00
Thousands greet relics of saintThousands of people turned out in Co Wexford yesterday to greet the relics of St Therese of Lisieux at the start of a 75-day …Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Man injured as blast ruins houseA man was seriously injured yesterday in an explosion which blew the roof and some external walls off a house in Co Wexford.Sat Apr 14 2001 - 01:00
Smithwicks staff picket plantConcern about the future of Guinness operations in Ireland is acutely felt in Kilkenny, where commercial brewing has been carried…Fri Apr 13 2001 - 01:00
Consultants turn down IDA request for rezoningA request by IDA Ireland for more land to be zoned for industrial use in Clonmel has been rejected by consultants to Clonmel …Wed Apr 11 2001 - 01:00
Dylan comes to the aid of the GAA in Kilkenny"I'm in the wrong town, I should be in Hollywood," declares Bob Dylan in his recent Oscar-winning song, Things Have Changed.Thu Apr 05 2001 - 01:00
£1,200 painting coup for museumA painting acquired at an auction in England last year for just £1,200 has become an important addition to the city of Waterford…Wed Apr 04 2001 - 01:00
Official admits he intervened in site disputeThe Kilkenny county manager, Mr Paddy Donnelly, has admitted telling a woman it was a "serious matter" when she declined to sell…Wed Apr 04 2001 - 01:00
Opposition to toll on Waterford's new bypass is growingOpposition to plans for a toll on the long-awaited Waterford bypass is gathering momentum.Wed Apr 04 2001 - 01:00
Councillors to debate urban planCouncillors in Kilkenny have secured more time to debate a major plan for the west of the city before it goes on public display…Wed Apr 04 2001 - 01:00
Arizona emigrant is running for PresidentPolitical leaders may not have noticed but the presidential election campaign is under wayTue Apr 03 2001 - 01:00
Waterford Airport's future guaranteedA financial package has been put in place to guarantee the future of Waterford Regional Airport, which was on the brink of closing…Sat Mar 31 2001 - 01:00
Man `never dreamt' his lamb could have been cause of alertWhen Wexford farmer Frank Brownrigge found the gates of the Irish Country Meats plant in Camolin locked on Tuesday he was struck…Fri Mar 30 2001 - 01:00
ESB masts at summit of Vinegar Hill arouse local criticismA newly erected ESB mast at the summit of Vinegar Hill in Co Wexford has been described as a monstrosity by the chairman of Enniscorthy…Wed Mar 28 2001 - 01:00
Arrests made in wave of student protestsA student was arrested and another taken to hospital during a day of street protests in Waterford.Tue Mar 27 2001 - 01:00
