Waterpark 35; Connemara 40 Seventeen points down at half-time on a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon, it was difficult not to...
General Stories
We’re saving, not spending – and a good thing too!
We’re saving, not spending – and a good thing too!
The man and woman in the street seem to know an awful lot more about this recession than their governments: they know that the...
Irish motorists' improving conduct noted in EU survey
Irish motorists' improving conduct noted in EU survey
Positive motorist behaviour is evidently being brought about given the reduction in Irish road deaths during 2008 – 279,...
All-Ireland double for Niamh Whelan
All-Ireland double for Niamh Whelan
Niamh Whelan, Ferrybank AC, got her 2009 season off to a great start on Saturday last in Nenagh when she had a fine double in...
Crystal's Clarion call
Crystal's Clarion call
Waterford Crystal trade union chiefs met yesterday (Thursday) with Clarion Capital representatives, the second US investor...
Drugs complaints on the rise
Drugs complaints on the rise
The City Council recorded a 129% increase in the number of complaints it received concerning drug abuse by its tenants in 2008,...
Blues boss adds three
Blues boss adds three
New Waterford United manager Stephen Henderson has added to his rapidly-developing squad by securing the services of Alan Carey,...
Second investor interested in Crystal
Second investor interested in Crystal
A second potential investor has expressed an interest in purchasing Waterford Crystal’s Kilbarry operation as a going...
Bad blow for Carrick Utd
Bad blow for Carrick Utd
Umbro FAI Junior Cup holders Carrick United will play hosts to Athenry in Tom Drohan Park this Sunday. Athenry were the side who...
Sister firm to Waterford Crystal fights for own survival
Sister firm to Waterford Crystal fights for own survival
The very fine, old and prestigious German company of Rosenthal, currently a subsidiary of Waterford Wedgwood, may be taken over...
€1m saving from closure of St Brigid's Ward
€1m saving from closure of St Brigid's Ward
The HSE could save up to €1m by closing St Brigid’s Ward in St Patrick’s Hospital, a local councillor has estimated....
Database confirms 64% building dive in City and County
Database confirms 64% building dive in City and County
The number of new buildings officially recorded in Waterford City and County in 2008 was 1,014 – a near two-thirds drop on...
