New regulations which increase the minimum standards of a building’s energy efficiency requirements have been welcomed by...
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Interest rate rise a ‘blow to consumer confidence'
Interest rate rise a ‘blow to consumer confidence'
The latest .25 per cent rise in interest rates will hardly have warmed the cockles of mortgage holders who are being...
Stroke unit would save many lives – Cllr Roche
Stroke unit would save many lives – Cllr Roche
A prominent Waterford politician is demanding the implementation of a Stroke Strategy which, she says, could save up to 55 lives...
Sports club land sales to be discussed at conference
Sports club land sales to be discussed at conference
A host of issues relating to the sale of lands owned by sports clubs will form the centre piece of a conference to be held in...
So much for summer soccer
So much for summer soccer
The teeming rain, aided by a strong wind, sheeted across the players of Waterford United and Shelbourne for 90 minutes at the...
An O’Brien-free Fairyhouse
An O’Brien-free Fairyhouse
Aidan O’Brien saddled yet another Group 1 winner this past Saturday by sending out Mount Nelson to win the Coral-Eclipse...
Moonstone to shine in Irish Oaks
Moonstone to shine in Irish Oaks
Aidan O’Brien will endeavour to continue his terrific season by despatching Moonstone to The Curragh for this...
Waterford must overcome university sector's "cosy cartel"
Waterford must overcome university sector's "cosy cartel"
The “I’m alright Jack” attitude displayed by comments made last week by Danny O’Hare in defending his...
"Betrayal" accusation over school delay
"Betrayal" accusation over school delay
The government’s failure so far to deliver on commitments to a new amalgamated secondary school in Tramore, which has left...
Phoenix Tower should rise to the occasion
Phoenix Tower should rise to the occasion
The flat season is moving along nicely at present and the first of the mid-summer British racing highlights takes place at...
Learner drivers no longer ‘on their own'
Learner drivers no longer ‘on their own'
Since Tuesday, holders of a second driver’s learner permit, previously termed the provisional driving licence, are no...
The ‘Portlairge’ sails again!
The ‘Portlairge’ sails again!
The famous Waterford steam-boat dredger, ‘Portlairge’, will sail again this Sunday evening, July 6th, but only across our...
