Archive for the ‘All Front Page News’ Category
Waterford’s Tall Ships hosting receives €450,000
With just 10 months to go to Waterford’s hosting of The Tall Ships Races 2011, the event has received a €450,000-plus boost with host port partners coming on board.
WIT receives multi-million euro social network grant
A multi-million euro grant has been awarded to a team of researchers at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) as part of an exciting new research project into social network use.
Harvey Norman re-iterates commitment to Waterford
Electrical and Furniture retailer Harvey Norman has re-iterated its commitment to a long-term future in Irish business.
Jaywalking swan ruffles feathers!
A kerb-hopping swan caused traffic jams at rush hour in Waterford City on Tuesday morning.
Mt Congreve handover is ‘imminent’
In 2008 a masterplan was submitted to Waterford County Council for the estate.
Keith Barry’s offer still open to Deise hurlers
If the Waterford hurlers wish to avail of some ‘mind coaching’ ahead of the 2011 All-Ireland Hurling Championship, Keith Barry’s offer to assist remains on the table.
Possible reclaim of train station clamping fees?
According to a city solicitor, there are a considerable number of people who have recently been clamped at Waterford train station that may be entitled to reclaim some, or all, of the fee charged to release their vehicle.
Mayor praises ‘Munster’ for its positive approach
The Munster Express has been singled out for its positive reporting approach by City Mayor Mary Roche.
Judge attacked while on his evening walk
A 20-year-old Waterford man, who attacked a judge while on his evening walk in the city, was given a term of three months detention for assault when he appeared in the District Court in Waterford this week.
TV Review
The X-Factor returned for a 7th series and the talking point was not the crazy eliminations and auditions but the accusation that the programme makers used auto-tuning to improve or enhance contestants that the judges favour to make them sound better.