The beleaguered bus service for Dunmore East, Passage East and Portlaw was granted an 11th hour reprieve this week when it was announced that the National Transport Agency will provide a service to those areas following the closure of local company Suirway Bus. The announcement comes following the decision of Suirway...
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Waterford Harbour Sailing Club to welcome over 70 competitors for the 2022 Port of Waterford Laser Championships
Waterford Harbour Sailing Club to welcome over 70 competitors for the 2022 Port of Waterford Laser Championships
A fleet of over 70 sailing boats from more than 20 clubs around the country will be arriving in Waterford this weekend to compete in the two-day event. The Irish Laser (ILCA) class fleet returns to Dunmore East on May 7 and 8 for the 2022 Port of Waterford Laser Connaught Championships. Racing starts at 12 midday on...
County fire service ‘in crisis’
County fire service ‘in crisis’
Kieran Foley County Waterford’s Fire Service is in “crisis” according to a local Councillor. Raising the issue at the April Comeragh District meeting of Waterford City & County Council last week, Cllr Declan Clune (Ind) said there is a “significant safety issue in relation to the provision of fire services in our...
Dunmore’s Christmas crafters
Dunmore’s Christmas crafters
Kieran Foley Looking for a Christmas gift with a difference? Then make your way to the impressive Christmas Craft Fair located in the picturesque setting of The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East. Since opening on Sunday November 28th, a large marquee containing stalls featuring locally crafted products has been attracting...
Calls for Dunmore East to become designated landing port
Calls for Dunmore East to become designated landing port
Jordan Norris Waterford TDs have united in their bid to make Dunmore East a designated landing port for Northern Irish and British fishing vessels. Representations were made on the issue on Thursday last by Waterford TDs David Cullinane (Sinn Fein), Marc O Cathasaigh (Green Party) and Matt Shanahan (Independent). As...