The Grangemore inpatient mental health centre at St. Otteran’s Hospital, Waterford, has received a 100 percent compliance rate with rules, regulations and codes of practice for the fourth year in-a-row, following an unannounced visit by an Inspector of Mental Health Services. The report on Grangemore was one of...
Author: Paul Mooney
25% decrease in number of Waterford pubs
25% decrease in number of Waterford pubs
A quarter of all Co. Waterford pubs that were in operation in 2005 have now closed, a new report has revealed. The report, which was published by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), shows a total of 66 pubs in Co. Waterford have closed their doors in the past 20 years. Neighbouring counties Cork and...
The Munster Express shortlisted for ‘Best Headline’ in Local Ireland Media Awards
The Munster Express shortlisted for ‘Best Headline’ in Local Ireland Media Awards
The Munster Express has been shortlisted for an accolade in the Local Ireland Media Awards under the ‘Best Headline’ category. The headline ‘RING THE CHANGES’ which featured in the 10 October, 2023 edition, written by journalist Adam Doheny, is up against several other provincial newspapers for the best headline...
Charity kayak fundraiser in aid of West Waterford Rapid Response Vehicle
Charity kayak fundraiser in aid of West Waterford Rapid Response Vehicle
A kayaking tour to raise funds for the Rapid Response Vehicle for West Waterford, will be held from Lismore to Cappoquin at 11.00 a.m. this coming Saturday, 20th July. Cost is €40 which can be paid before the trip starts. Not a Kayaker? Come see us off or welcome us back. All donations welcome To Book contact...
Remembering Rescue 111 helicopter crash in Tramore
Remembering Rescue 111 helicopter crash in Tramore
This week marks the 25th Anniversary of one of the worst disasters in County Waterford, where four members of the Air Corps lost their lives after their helicopter crashed near Tramore. It was one of the most sombre days in living memory for Tramore and the wider community, as well as for the rest of the country. The...