Polish schools open in Waterford, CorkA weekend school teaching exclusively in the Polish language, the first of its kind in the southeast, will begin classes tomorrow…Fri Oct 19 2007 - 01:00
Inquest into man's death in custodyA man who lost his life while in Garda custody died from a combination of alcohol and tranquilliser intake, along with acute …Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Man accused of shooting at halting site fails to raise bailA 39-year-old man appeared in court yesterday charged in connection with a shooting at a Travellers' halting site in Waterford…Mon Sept 10 2007 - 01:00
Residents object to autism school planThe mother of two children with autism has criticised residents from Ballinakill Downs in Waterford city for lodging objections…Fri Sept 07 2007 - 01:00
Price hiking fails to deter thousands from attending Bluegrass FestivalAn estimated daily turnout of more than 6,000 braved price hiking, gurning teens and "elements" with little or no interest in…Mon Aug 27 2007 - 01:00
Motorcyclist killed in KilkennyA 32-year-old man was killed yesterday when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a four-wheel drive vehicle in Co …Wed Aug 22 2007 - 01:00
Government criticised over salvagesThe brother of the skipper of the Pere Charles trawler, which sank off the southeast coast in January and is still to be raised…Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
Showdown on the streets marks end of festivalWaterford may have been involved in nothing short of a pitched battle in Croke Park yesterday, but the streets of the Deise, …Mon Aug 06 2007 - 01:00
All deaths in 'Rising Sun' sinking due to drowning, inquest jury findsThe lone survivor of the Rising Sun trawler, which sank off the southeast coast two years ago, yesterday told an inquest at the…Fri Jul 27 2007 - 01:00
Man dies after car goes over cliff top in TramoreA young man was killed instantly after his car went over a cliff in Tramore, Co Waterford on Sunday at about 9.30pmTue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
WaterfordMinister for Transport Martin Cullen topped the poll at the first count in Waterford and was elected to the first of four seats…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Trawlers to be salvaged, families are toldThe brother of Tom Hennessy, skipper of the Pere Charles fishing vessel which sank in January, was yesterday hopeful that the…Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Unions concerned at €280m plan for WaterfordWaterford Council of Trade Unions has expressed concerns about a planning application for a €280 million development lodged with…Thu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
Passage East residents stage car ferry protestThe most recent in a series of blockades in a Co Waterford fishing village yesterday evening prevented motorists from embarking…Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Lifeboats and trawlers look for missing manThe search for a 62-year-old fisherman missing off the Co Waterford coast was continuing last night.Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Bus Eireann driver in court on careless driving chargeThe driver of a bus involved in a crash in Waterford which resulted in 18 people being taken to hospital two years ago appeared…Thu Sept 14 2006 - 01:00
Two brothers rescued from Waterford cliffTwo brothers had to be rescued by emergency services late on Thursday after getting into difficulty on a cliff at Annestown, …Sat Aug 19 2006 - 01:00
Win-win situation at the start of Tramore racesThe heavy and intermittent showers that dominated the earlier part of the afternoon did not cool the passions of an estimated…Fri Aug 18 2006 - 01:00
Memorial Park: 61 victims of 1968 air crash rememberedThe pilots of an Aer Lingus aircraft that crashed off the Co Wexford coast in 1968 and claimed the lives of 61 people kept the…Mon Aug 07 2006 - 01:00
Waterford coast bonfires to mark 200 years of signal towersA series of bonfires will light up the Waterford coast tomorrow evening to warn of a possible attack from the French in a ceremony…Thu Aug 03 2006 - 01:00
Solar-powered litter bin in use in WaterfordA solar-powered litter bin which can store up to six times more than the average version has been placed outside a shop in Waterford…Fri Jul 14 2006 - 01:00
Fumes at ferry crossing making life unbearable, says councillorA Waterford councillor has said fumes from traffic loading and disembarking from a ferry service from Passage East, Co Waterford…Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
Man 'stable' following stabbingA man is recovering in hospital following a stabbing incident at a halting site in Waterford yesterday morning.Sat Jul 08 2006 - 01:00
Parents call for autistic school fundsParents of autistic children in Waterford are urging the Government to release finance approved to the board of management of…Thu Jun 29 2006 - 01:00
HSE looks into hepatitis B incidence in SEThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating the discovery of hepatitis B in a number of patients in the southeast region…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí investigate youth's deathGardaí in Co Waterford have launched an investigation after the discovery of a youth's body at the rear of a private house in…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Removal of house fire victimsUp to 2,000 people gathered yesterday evening at St Saviour's Church in Ballybeg, Waterford, for the removal of Bryan and Johanna…Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
Mueseum salutes showband eraToday starts the shuffle back to the Hucklebuck in Waterford city.Wed Jun 07 2006 - 01:00
Horse breeder died from four stab woundsThe death of a horse breeder murdered after returning home from a funeral last July was due to haemorrhage and shock following…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Families seeking asylum may have to be relocatedA home-school liaison teacher is appealing to the Department of Justice to allow asylum-seeking families living in Carrick-on…Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Lone raiders rob banks in Limerick and WaterfordGardaí are investigating robberies at two banks in Limerick and Waterford yesterdayTue May 09 2006 - 01:00
Man on withholding evidence chargeA 39-year-old man was charged yesterday with withholding evidence from gardaí in relation to the murder of James Purcell, who…Fri May 05 2006 - 01:00
Garda guilty of stealing underwear, harassmentA garda who stole a woman's underwear and posted fliers advertising lewd acts by her in various inner-city phone booths received…Wed May 03 2006 - 01:00
Stanley workers vote to accept new agreementManufacturing workers at Waterford Stanley have voted in favour of terms offered by the company following a dispute threatening…Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
Stanley workers to vote today on new dealThe workforce at Waterford Stanley will vote today to decide if it will accept proposals to settle a dispute threatening 120 …Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00
Waterford Stanley staff may drop relocation claimEmployees at Waterford Stanley said they will not seek a one-off relocation payment from the company should management guarantee…Mon Apr 24 2006 - 01:00
120 Waterford Stanley jobs at riskManagement at Waterford Stanley served protective notice to its 120 stove-manufacturing employees at its plant in the city yesterday…Sat Apr 22 2006 - 01:00
Search for missing crew continuesA full air and sea search will be resumed this morning off the south-east coast for the two missing members of the crew of the…Sat Apr 01 2006 - 01:00
Marchers protest against school losing special statusAn estimated 1,000 people marched from a school to a Department of Education office in Waterford city centre yesterday to prevent…Thu Mar 30 2006 - 01:00
Siptu lifts picket at Waterford hospitalUnofficial dispute: Siptu members lifted their picket at Waterford Regional Hospital last night but the unofficial dispute led…Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Waterford teenager stabbed on busA teenager in Waterford has received stab injuries to his shoulder, leg and hand while on a bus in the city.Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
Waterford residents protest over €150 charge for refuseUp to 100 members of a residents group opposing the introduction of an annual refuse charge of €150 made their way into a town…Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00
53 jobs to go at Carrick-on-Suir plantA bicycle component manufacturing plant in Carrick-on-Suir is to close later this year with the loss of 53 jobs.Thu Feb 02 2006 - 00:00
Man charged with rape of girl in WaterfordA man has been charged in connection with the alleged rape of a minor in Waterford on Monday morning last.Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
Waterford memorial to the fallen of first World WarThe youngest Allied soldier killed in the first World War will be included in a roll of honour on a memorial to commemorate the…Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
Expert stresses 'team work' to combat MRSAAn expert on infection control has said the behaviour that enables hospital infections such as MRSA to spread needs to change…Sat Jan 28 2006 - 00:00
An Taisce hails refusal of landfill site for WaterfordAn Taisce said the Environmental Protection Agency made "a landmark ruling" for nature conservation in Ireland following its …Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
TD warns of coastal erosionA €3 million grant to prevent coastal erosion nationwide is to be announced by the Department of the Marine for this year.Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Skateboarders face heavy fines for using parksCyclists, skaters and those holding a public meeting without written permission in Waterford's open spaces could be fined up …Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Dangers of binge drinking outlinedA leading specialist on alcohol abuse said current marketing techniques attempted to "normalise drinking" and called for "the…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
