While tourism is having a tough time at present, with the economic downturn. The weather has also been a factor. But is it that...
Author: Munster Express
Financial situation is not sustainable
Financial situation is not sustainable
The Colm McCarthy ‘Bord Snip’ came out with a shock report last week insisting that cuts of €5 billion are needed. This is...
Despite senior hurlers defeat, their season is by no means over
Despite senior hurlers defeat, their season is by no means over
Waterford hurlers put up a good fight in the end against Tipperary, losing by just four points. Letting in three goals in the...
Major glass supplier to Waterford Crystal closes a German factory
Major glass supplier to Waterford Crystal closes a German factory
Nachtmann, a major supplier of glass to Waterford Crystal, is to close a factory in Germany with the loss of over 180 jobs....
WW subsidiary may fetch €40m
WW subsidiary may fetch €40m
Rosenthal, the Bavarian ceramic firm that was part of the Waterford Wedgwood group, is likely to be sold to an Italian cutlery...
Transition year for secondary students needs to be assessed
Transition year for secondary students needs to be assessed
Bill Cullen the well known and respected author and motor entrepreneur has become a more controversial person of late with his...
A ‘Yes' for the second Lisbon Treaty is vital
A ‘Yes' for the second Lisbon Treaty is vital
The defeat of the Libertas candidates in the European elections will come as no surprise as economic uncertainty has brought us...
Does city centre need more policing?
Does city centre need more policing?
While we all know that the government finances are in bad shape, should that be a factor in terms of having funds for policing...
New local authority pacts emerge
New local authority pacts emerge
It looks like some new pacts have emerged in the wake of the local elections. The French have a saying of plus ca change...
Election defeat for Fianna Fail no surprise
Election defeat for Fianna Fail no surprise
The local elections dealt another major blow to Fianna Fail representation. Having been hit hard in the last local elections the...
Chamber plans to boost trade in city and combat downturn
Chamber plans to boost trade in city and combat downturn
Waterford Chamber of Commerce held its AGM last Monday evening and elected a new President in Paul McDaid of the Tower Hotel...
Gormley visits Tramore and Waterford
Gormley visits Tramore and Waterford
John Gormley the Minister for the Environment was in Tramore last week to meet with representatives of the Gael Scoil. They...
