The news that Waterford City and County Council is to finally move to tackle eyesore properties in The Glen has been widely welcomed by those who’ve watched one of the old town’s most iconic districts fall into decay. Local Fianna Fáil councillor Eamon Quinlan has received confirmation from the local authority’s...
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Second cath lab to open in September
Second cath lab to open in September
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed that the second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford will be opened in September. He made the “commitment” as he attended the official opening of the South East Palliative Care Centre at Ardkeen last Friday. “As many of you will know, the second cath lab will be up...
Jody Power elected City’s first Green Mayor
Jody Power elected City’s first Green Mayor
There was history in the atmosphere when Cllr Jody Power was elected Mayor of the Metropolitan District of Waterford City at the Metropolitan Councils Annual General Meeting last week. The city native, who lives in Cheekpoint, was proposed by fellow Green Party member, Cllr Cristíona Kiely, while Cllr John Hearne was...
ALL TOGETHER NOW 2023
ALL TOGETHER NOW 2023
Bank Holiday Weekend Aug 4th – Aug 6th, 2023 Curraghmore Estate, County Waterford, Ireland ** 100+ NEW ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR ATN23 ** ** 3 STAGE LINE-UPS ANNOUNCED ** We are so excited to announce 100+ more acts to our line up for this year’s All Together Now! Plus, Tommy Tiernan joins us for Brunch on The...
Speaking from experience: the lows of high life. Kill talk on drugs issues
Speaking from experience: the lows of high life. Kill talk on drugs issues
Conor Harris from Kildare, a talented footballer in his youth and a minor medal winner for the Lilywhites, told how he took the wrong path on drugs. However, he turned his life around and is now a counsellor trained in drug rehabilitation and doing talks around Ireland. He shared his experiences, along with another...
Michael and Bob forever grateful to family donors
Michael and Bob forever grateful to family donors
To coincide with Organ Donor Awareness Week (May 20-27), two Waterford men’s inspirational stories underline the life-saving importance of kidney transplants Michael Mitchell from Rathgormack is living proof that organ donation gives recipients a second chance – and that the quality of life of those who give so...
Bealtaine Living Earth Festival 2023
Bealtaine Living Earth Festival 2023
Calmast, the South East Technological University’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Engagement Centre are delighted to announce the programme for the 18th edition of Bealtaine Living Earth Festival. The festival celebrates Ireland’s biodiversity and natural heritage in the South East of Ireland and...
Inclusive ‘Autism-Friendly Waterford’ launch
Inclusive ‘Autism-Friendly Waterford’ launch
There was a real sense of positivity, inclusivity and purpose last Sunday when over 200 people gathered in the Tower Hotel for the launch of the Autism-Friendly Waterford initiative. Among those in attendance were Minister of State Mary Butler, Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD, Senator John Cummins, Cllrs Cristíona Kiely, John...
Shock still palpable following death of rally ace Craig Breen
Shock still palpable following death of rally ace Craig Breen
Passing of a magnetic personality who was a superb ambassador for Waterford and Ireland Tributes continue to pour in from all over the world ahead of the funeral of Ireland’s top rally driver Craig Breen, who died in a crash in Croatia last week. Described by his family as “talented and much adored,” the 33-year-old...
Sixty years of service at Hennessy’s Garage
Sixty years of service at Hennessy’s Garage
Hennessy’s Garage has been situated in the heart of Kilmeaden for six decades and last Friday, April 14th, it proudly celebrated 60 years in business. The family purchased the premises from the late Jerry O’Callaghan in 1963 and proprietor Pat Hennessy took over the business from his late father, Paddy, five years...
Waterford Community Safety plan
Waterford Community Safety plan
The Waterford Community Safety plan was launched this week in Waterford, this followed months of very intensive market research across the city and county population of 127,000. The plan was devised following large scale public consultation, conducted by means of focus groups, paper and online surveys culminating in...
Good Dogs looking for good homes
Good Dogs looking for good homes
Cyril O’Sullivan CEO of ISPCA spoke recently about the difficulties that ISPCA animal shelters are experiencing at the moment. Shelters are full to capacity due to a marked increase in the number of dogs being surrendered to the charity. This has come about as a result of people returning to work or moving house in...
