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“What has happened in Waterford is a disgrace.”
reen Party Senator Grace O’Sullivan struck a similar note to that of Paudie Coffey in venting her frustration at the ongoing lack of 24/7 cardiac care and a second Cath Lab at University Hospital Waterford (UHW).
Addressing Health Minister Simon Harris, Senator O’Sullivan said the death of Thomas Power had tragically underlined that the people of [...]
Diabetic ‘left in limbo’ as UHW campaign continues
WATERFORD diabetic claims she has been “left in limbo” in her attempt to obtain a much needed service at University Hospital Waterford (UHW).
Liz Murphy has had Type 1 diabetes since she was a child but has managed to live a normal life and incorporate her condition into her daily routine.
However, she is passionately campaigning [...]
Cllr Pat Nugent elected as City & County Mayor
INE Gael Councillor Pat Nugent has been elected the new Mayor of Waterford City & County Council.
Cllr Nugent, who was first elected to Waterford County Council in 2004, is married to Eileen and has eight children.
A native of Kinsalebeg, he resides in the Brickey Valley outside Dungarvan.
He was proposed by party colleague Cllr Damien Geoghegan [...]
“IF THEY BUILD IT, OUR KIDS WILL GO”
ONCERNED parents have vowed to remove their children from a mid-County Waterford school if plans to erect giant wind turbines in the area proceed.
A large crowd attended a meeting held outside Seafield National School, located between Ballylaneen and Bonmahon on Thursday last, June 29th.
The meeting was organised by the Chair of the Seafield NS Parents [...]
BIN BATTLE BECKONS
LOCAL Councillors have warned that Waterford is at risk of an illegal dumping epidemic if proposed new plans for bin charges proceed.
Opposition is continuing to mount to proposed changes to waste collection which are due to come into effect in September.
Waste collectors will be allowed to offer a range of pricing plans – such as [...]
High Hopes raise Large Room roof!
By Courtney Oliver
The High Hopes Choir were afforded a Civic Reception from Waterford City & County Council on Thursday last, and were, unsurprisingly, in great voice at the event!
The formalities were followed by refreshments and a beautiful performance by the choir to celebrate the group’s achievements.
City & County Mayor Adam Wyse (FF) opened the reception [...]
Man charged following fatal assault
By Justine Dwyer
A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault causing harm following the death of Edmund Rice (54) in Tramore at the weekend.
Mr Rice, who originally hailed from Coleraine in Derry had been living in Ferrybank for a number of years.
He was discovered unconscious on the street at around 2.15am on Saturday after an [...]
Summer security message from Waterford Gardaí
Brendan Roche (Crime Prevention Sergeant)
The arrival of the fine weather has put everyone in a good mood and our thoughts turn to holidays and days at the beach.
Unfortunately it’s also an active time for the criminal. We find that the summer period is associated with a crime spike in a few key areas, namely,
• Burglary
• Theft from [...]
GSK’s new €8m Biomass Energy Plant in Dungarvan
By Justine Dwyer
One of the world’s leading healthcare companies, GSK, officially opened its new €8 million facility in Dungarvan last Friday, which is only the second of its kind in Ireland.
This latest development from GSK, brings its total investment in Dungarvan to €23.2 million over the past 24 months.
The investment has been utilised to develop [...]
Waterford chef Tony Barry scoops 2017 Teaching Excellence Award
ecturer in Culinary Arts, Tony Barry scooped the 2017 Teaching Excellence Award at Waterford Institute of Technology.
Having worked as a chef since the age of 14, he rose to the position of head chef before beginning his teaching career with Fáilte Ireland, joining WIT in 1993.
Grange Heights resident, Barry was reared in St Johns Park [...]