Waterford residents have logged 260 formal complaints to Uisce Éireann since 2022. The information was obtained by a Freedom of Information request issued by The Munster Express. The yearly breakdown is as follows: 73 complaints in 2022; 40 complaints in 2023; 77 in 2024, and 70 in 2025. As reported in recent...
Author: Robyn Power
Rural Waterford targeted by unauthorised waste collectors
Rural Waterford targeted by unauthorised waste collectors
The Council has called for public assistance to apprehend what seems to be a professional rubbish dumping operation that has targeted a rural area of West Waterford. The calls comes after a large amount of rubbish was found on a site near the village of Ballylaneen, between Kilmacthomas and Bunmahon. Niall Kane,...
Removing electric bus from new bridge “a huge mistake”
Removing electric bus from new bridge “a huge mistake”
Independent Councillor Joe Kelly, has said the decision to take the electric bus off the plans for the North Quays is “a huge mistake.” The BAM Website still describes the electric shuttle bus as part of the North Quays offering, saying: ‘This 207m long sustainable transport bridge will give...
Only 400 respond to Affordable Housing survey
Only 400 respond to Affordable Housing survey
Following an extensive campaign to get Waterford residents to complete an affordable housing survey, Waterford Council management confirmed that they received just under 400 respondents. The survey was designed to assess the need for housing in the City and County and allow the Council to direct their...
Gardaí launch nationwide road safety programme
Gardaí launch nationwide road safety programme
Gardai have launched a new nationwide road safety initiative to highlight the devastating effects of road collisions. The Lifesaver Project is a hard-hitting and realistic road safety educational presentation which is delivered by members of An Garda Siochana. It is a two-hour long interactive programme with...
Omega Three Orchestra Live at The Seantí
Omega Three Orchestra Live at The Seantí
Over Christmas, one of Waterford’s most popular musical acts will perform in the Seantí Bar in County Kilkenny. Omega Three Orchestra are an eight-piece band led by legendary vocalist Francie White. Francie is joined by Gerry Madden on mandolin, Gerry Power on guitar Mickey Dower on bass, Alan Coonagh on...
Man was driving while disqualified in Waterford
Man was driving while disqualified in Waterford
A man was discovered to be driving while disqualified after being stopped for having no insurance in Waterford. Edgars Leimanis (39) of 58 Penrose Court, Anne Street, Waterford, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, contrary to Section 56 (1) and (3) of the Road Traffic Act, after he was stopped by...
Council to Raise Social Housing Rent
Council to Raise Social Housing Rent
Councillors have voiced their opposition to Waterford Council management increasing the rents for social housing tenants, but it is a fait accompli as the higher rents will apply in the new year It is understood that those on the minimum social welfare payment of €254 in 2026 will continue to have rent calculated at...
Waterford teenager involved in high speed chase through city
Waterford teenager involved in high speed chase through city
A young Waterford man who was involved in a string of road traffic offences including a “high speed chase” through the city was recently given a chance, as his case was put back for a year. Sean Moran (18) of 9 Avondale Drive, Waterford, appeared before Judge John Cheatle at a sitting of Waterford...
The Janie Mac Release Debut Single
The Janie Mac Release Debut Single
On Thursday last, one of Waterford’s finest songwriters of the past decade returned with the maiden single from his new project. The Janie Mac is Andy Phelan’s latest musical endeavour and, going by their new song, promises to be just as successful as his previous ventures. Andy made a name for himself in...
Guiney’s Waterford closed due to unforeseen circumstances
Guiney’s Waterford closed due to unforeseen circumstances
Popular homeware chain Guiney’s has announced that its Waterford store will be closed until further notice. There is no indication of when it will reopen, but The Munster Express understands that the closure is due to property damage. A notice placed on the front of the store window states that the store...
Suspended sentence for man who acted as ‘drugs mule’
Suspended sentence for man who acted as ‘drugs mule’
A Waterford man recently received a suspended sentence for drug possession charges. Ian McCarthy (34) of Apt 8, The Sycamores, Waterford, appeared at a sitting of Waterford District Court this month for three charges of being in possession of drugs including cannabis, diazepam, and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)...
