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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Mayor praises ‘Munster’ for its positive approach
The Munster Express has been singled out for its positive reporting approach by City Mayor Mary Roche.
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Jaywalking swan ruffles feathers!
A kerb-hopping swan caused traffic jams at rush hour in Waterford City on Tuesday morning.
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.
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Asylum seekers protest in Tramore over ‘limbo’
A protest took place on Tuesday in Tramore concerning the slow process affecting asylum seekers in Ireland and their legal status.
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Fiftieth Waterford International Festival of Light Opera launched
The twelve-day festival opens with West End Star Rebecca Storm taking to the stage on November 2
Mt Congreve handover is ‘imminent’
In 2008 a masterplan was submitted to Waterford County Council for the estate.
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Saturday shift is proving hugely popular with Iverk Show crowds
The new Saturday Iverk Show again had a fantastic attendance with gate numbers up 10 per cent last weekend.
Open space zoning to guard against development pressure
The scenic landscape of the County Waterford coastline should be zoned for 'open space' in the County Development Plan 2011-2017 in order to protect it from developmental pressure, said County Manager.
Campile victims remembered
German Ambassador makes speech at bombing memorial