Hayley Fitzsimons is one hell of a character, as anyone from her native Portlaw will tell you. Always has been. Not only does...
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Local found dead in Dungarvan Garda cell
Local found dead in Dungarvan Garda cell
A Garda Ombudsman investigation is continuing into the death of Dungarvan man Nathan Kirby in a cell at the local Garda Station...
Man’s body found on Canada Square balcony
Man’s body found on Canada Square balcony
The man whose body was found on the balcony of an apartment at Canada Square on Tuesday morning has been named locally as Damien...
Three men recovered from raft off Kilfarrasy
Three men recovered from raft off Kilfarrasy
Three men were escorted back to shore by members of Tramore RNLI last Friday evening, after their homemade raft – made from...
Local Samaritans are there ‘24/7’
Local Samaritans are there ‘24/7’
The Waterford and South East branch of the Samaritans launched its ‘24/7 Talk to Us’ in John Robert’s Square last Wednesday....
Empty shops rate in city centre now 16%
Empty shops rate in city centre now 16%
An estimated 16 per cent of businesses in Waterford city centre are now lying idle, as a combination of dismal trading and...
Mayor launches new employment initiative
Mayor launches new employment initiative
A NEW support scheme for unemployed people has been launched in Waterford City. JETS (Jobs, Education, Training and Support)...
‘The new homeless’
‘The new homeless’
Simon report 33 per cent increase in Waterford service use Waterford’s primary homeless support agency has recorded an alarming...
Richie and Vanessa storm into semis
Richie and Vanessa storm into semis
Two Waterford singers have made it through to the semi final of RTE’s The Voice of Ireland, out of over 2,000 who auditioned for...
Sinking Dunmore East needs lifebuoy
Sinking Dunmore East needs lifebuoy
Though it is recognised as one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages in Ireland, tourism and business in Dunmore East...
Battle royal to protect RTE’s Regional Studio
Battle royal to protect RTE’s Regional Studio
Business, political and education sectors in Waterford were closing ranks this week and preparing to launch a fierce offensive...
Mobile mast threat is ‘real’
Mobile mast threat is ‘real’
A South Kilkenny woman, who claims her life has been ruined by electromagnetic radiation emitted from , believes the...
