Winning a seat is going to be the easiest thing that Waterford’s three first-time TDs will achieve over the next five years if...
Author: Dermot Keyes
‘Greater Eastern European links will benefit Ireland’
‘Greater Eastern European links will benefit Ireland’
Never mind Boston or Berlin, Ireland should consider Bucharest: that was the upbeat sentiment proffered by Romania’s Ambassador...
Carrickphierish Centre gets 10-year planning
Carrickphierish Centre gets 10-year planning
The long-touted Neighbourhood Centre at Carrickphierish, an integral element of the development of the north-west suburb, has...
Let there be light: a new era at Fraher Field
Let there be light: a new era at Fraher Field
The €500,000 floodlighting project at Fraher Field has been successfully completed, meaning night-time fixtures can now be...
Microsoft Chief’s ambitions set in new economic ‘cloud’
Microsoft Chief’s ambitions set in new economic ‘cloud’
The Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland believes Waterford can actively pursue some of the estimated €9.5 billion which...
Fianna Fáil’s darkest electoral day is nigh
Fianna Fáil’s darkest electoral day is nigh
As most of us do, I know many proud members of Fianna Fáil. Saying you don’t is akin to saying you don’t know anyone involved in...
Two candidate strategy a risk, Rabbitte admits
Two candidate strategy a risk, Rabbitte admits
Labour’s decision to run two general election candidates in Waterford for the first time in over 40 years is a risk, former...
Municipal Art Gallery set for Granary move
Municipal Art Gallery set for Granary move
Waterford City’s Municipal Art Gallery looks set to make a direct swap with the Waterford Tourism Information Office by...
An election campaign short on inspiration
An election campaign short on inspiration
“You might consider John Halligan for a vote,” said the canvasser on my doorstep on Monday evening. “Sure he’s one of our own,”...
Áras bid to commence on Suirside
Áras bid to commence on Suirside
Waterford could well provide Senator David Norris with two of the four local authority nominations he requires to stand as a...
February 28th launch for private bin service
February 28th launch for private bin service
Waterford City Council has formally handed responsibility for its waste and recycling bin collection service over to private...
WRH lifts visitor ban
WRH lifts visitor ban
Visiting restrictions at Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH) were largely lifted on Wednesday last – however, restrictions...
