It has long been known that conditions on the Kilbarry Halting Site fall far below modern housing standards. Previous attempts...
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Periodic speed limits could be ‘recipe for disaster’
Periodic speed limits could be ‘recipe for disaster’
Changing speed limits around the county is due to be placed on public consultation for submissions and comments from members of...
Waterford New Communities Network launches survey
Waterford New Communities Network launches survey
Waterford New Communities Network have launched a new survey that details the experience of those who come from other countries...
Single glazed windows causing misery
Single glazed windows causing misery
Speaking at the most recent meeting of Waterford Metropolitan District Council, Councillor Joeanne Bailey has criticised the...
Stories that inspire a booklet from Waterford’s volunteers
Stories that inspire a booklet from Waterford’s volunteers
The Waterford Volunteer Network celebrated the launch of their new booklet titled Volunteers from Waterford: Stories that...
UHW CEO declines to meet councillors
UHW CEO declines to meet councillors
A disagreement has emerged between Waterford’s elected representatives and the CEO of UHW, Ben O’Sullivan. Mr O’Sullivan was...
Conway asks ‘Boxer’ Moran to help with Mount Congreve
Conway asks ‘Boxer’ Moran to help with Mount Congreve
Although Mount Congreve has been described as the jewel in Waterford’s crown, the estate has run in to continuous financial...
Causeway Group hits back at Sands Hotel criticism
Causeway Group hits back at Sands Hotel criticism
The Causeway Group CEO, Sean Johnston, has hit back at claims by Waterford Councillor Jason Murphy that the Sands Hotel in...
A timeline of the factory fire in Tycor
A timeline of the factory fire in Tycor
Waterford City and County Council provided councilors with a full timeline of the Jute Factory Fire ahead of the Plenary meeting...
Murphy would ‘hate’ for quay to remain a car park
Murphy would ‘hate’ for quay to remain a car park
Speaking at the Metropolitan meeting for April, Cllr Jason Murphy said he would “hate” to see the lease renewed for carparks on...
Barry refuses Municipal Allowance
Barry refuses Municipal Allowance
One Councillor has refused to accept a General Municipal Allowance (GMA) for 2026. The GMA for 2026 amounts to €10,000 per...
Car unmoved for five years is ‘not abandoned’
Car unmoved for five years is ‘not abandoned’
A car which has not been moved in five years cannot be classified as abandoned, according to Waterford Council. The car which...
