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Daniels calls for smart move over WiFi for city
A Waterford councillor is calling on the City Council to follow the example of Dublin, London, Bilbao and Paris and make Waterford city a free WiFi area.
Outer Ring Road 80kph limit is recommended
A 20 kilometre per hour increase on Waterford city’s Outer Ring Road looks increasingly likely after the City Council’s Transport Special Policy Committee (SPC) recommended a new limit of 80kph for the route.
Local man shoots Oscar-tipped film
Waterford native Patrick (Paddy) Jordan was in exuberant form this week as he planned his trip to the 84 Angeles.
Clash of the Ash at WRH with no-smoke zone
The grounds of Waterford Regional Hospital will be a smoke-free zone from Ash Wednesday.
Wyse: ‘Education key in countering suicide’
Education is the key to tackling the alarming rise in suicide numbers across the city and county: that’s the view of Waterford City Councillor Gary Wyse.
Sports
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Fascinating battle for Division Four looms
It seems that whenever Waterford’s footballers have sought to make progress in recent years, Limerick have provided the obstacle standing in the Deise’s way.
Casey claims third Thyestes Chase
Waterford jockey David Casey won the €80,000 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase aboard the Willie Mullins trained On His Own at Gowran Park on Thursday last.
Western Board must be maintained, says Chair
In his first address to the Western Convention as Divisional Chairman, Eddie Cunningham urged club delegates to vote against the Strategic Plan when such time comes.
All Ireland Schools Under 19B Final
Our Lady’s Castleblaney claimed a thrilling under 19B Girls title on Wednesday last at the National Basketball Arena courtesy of a 53-52 overtime win over St Angela’s Ursuline Convent Waterford.
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Fascinating battle for Division Four looms
It seems that whenever Waterford’s footballers have sought to make progress in recent years, Limerick have provided the obstacle standing in the Deise’s way.
WIT-Wildcats suffer heavy defeat
WIT-Wildcats were well beaten by DCU when the teams met in the Superleague last weekend.
Imperious Munster on track for further glory
How true last week’s posting from Thomond Park now rings and how good it feels to be proven right about a hunch I’ve had for this Munster side all season long.
Entertainment
The Sweet & Lowdown: Brian ‘Juckey’ Collins
You’ll laugh until they throw you out . . . Bouncers, starring Brian “Juckey” Collins, opens at the Theatre Royal on Monday . . . “
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Spraoi’s Big Bang at the Forum
Spraoi are bringing a stunning live show to this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at The Forum.
Christmas Voices at Christ Church
Make the brightest start to the festive season with Christmas Voices at Christ Church, Saturday 17th December.
Royal’s Spring shows
The Theatre Royal is proving to be the centre of dramatic excellence under director Ben Barnes with a run of outstanding quality productions.
Gift Grub 2
After selling over 45,000 tickets across Ireland with the first Gift Grub Live stage production, Mario Rosenstock returns with a totally new show for 2012!
Business
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Employment Action Plan cannot be a false dawn
The eagerly anticipated action plan for addressing unemployment in the south east was finally revealed on December 2nd.
‘Politicians must temper their promises to public’
A scalded political class may be forced to temper pre-election promises come future ballots, according to a Waterford-based Senator who retains Dáil aspirations.
Bruton: delivering for region is ‘long overdue’
Actions to follow the words contained in the 100-page South East Employment Action Plan published on Friday last will be the focus of local scrutiny following Minister Richard Bruton’s tempered reaction to its publication.
Determined first time buyers get Budget boost
There was, unfortunately, very little good news in last week’s Budget.
Festive joy is in giving and not the spending
The average spend this year is expected to be about €630.