The very well-known Moondharraig Lounge has recently been put up for sale. Known popularly as Tom Maher’s, it dates back to the early 1800s as a licensed premises.More recently Bernard Kelly has been the owner and licensee. He is a nephew of Mary Maher, wife of the late Tom Maher. Tom Maher was a legend and a great...
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Waterford in top 10 most affordable counties for first-time buyers
Waterford in top 10 most affordable counties for first-time buyers
A new report issued by EY-DKM Economic Advisory, confirms that nearly half of all counties (46%) in the Republic of Ireland are now unaffordable for first-time buyers on an average income, with Waterford ranking number 8 on the list for affordability. The report titled “Just how affordable is housing for Ireland’s...
Tramore scores well nationally on household income
Tramore scores well nationally on household income
A recent CSO report showed how Tramore town is doing well nationally in terms of income, and leads the south-east. The Waterford seaside town stands at 19 in Ireland for income for towns larger than 10,000 population, excluding main cities, such as Waterford. It also comes up as number one in south east Ireland...
Next Munster Property Auction set for July 11th
Next Munster Property Auction set for July 11th
The Munster Property Summer Auction is now just four weeks away which will be held on July 11th in The Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork. The auction will offer properties from across Munster, and there is continued demand from buyers for family homes, investments and land across the region. Patrick Convey of The...
Williamstown proposal gets thumbs down
Williamstown proposal gets thumbs down
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to build 324 houses and apartments has been refused by An Bord Pleanála. The Williamstown Strategic Housing Development application was last week given the thumbs down by the planning body. The plan for a site adjacent to The Paddocks in Williamstown included 324 new residential units...
“Waterford is becoming unaffordable.”
“Waterford is becoming unaffordable.”
After voters go to the polls this Friday to select a new Council, making housing affordable must become the number one priority of the local authority. That’s the ambition of Seamus Ryan (Lab) who is looking to regain the seat he lost five years ago. The Lisduggan natives has identified housing as being one of the...
Kilmeaden estate has been “neglected”
Kilmeaden estate has been “neglected”
A KILMEADEN housing estate has been “neglected”, according to a local Councillor.Residents at Fán Glas have been expressing concerns at the lack of maintenance and overall appearance of their estate.Raising the issue at the April Comeragh District meeting of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr John O’Leary (FF)...
Michael Guiry takes full control of Kilmeaden Business Centre
Michael Guiry takes full control of Kilmeaden Business Centre
A PROMINENT County Waterford commercial and residential centre has changed ownership for an undisclosed figure.Concerns had been expressed locally over the future of the Kilmeadan Business Centre, located in the heart of Kilmeaden village. Now, Michael Guiry has acquired full ownership of the C. 4,000 sq. metre mixed...
Halligan on striking the housing balance
Halligan on striking the housing balance
“We’re trying to strike a balance here,” said Minister of State John Halligan when asked about the Government’s housing policy in the context of the proposed 324 unit development earmarked for a site off the Williamstown Road. “As any politician in Waterford will tell you, I know that my...
Cosy Thatch "eyesore" needs remedy
Cosy Thatch "eyesore" needs remedy
IMMEDIATE action has been sought to address a derelict pub in the Kilmeaden area.Cllr John O’Leary (FF) has been expressing concern at the condition of The Cosy Thatch for the past number of years. The pub is located in a prominent position near the entrance to the Waterford Greenway and the Waterford & Suir...
Rents rise by 16 % in city
Rents rise by 16 % in city
Rents rose nationwide by an average of 9.8% in the year to December 2018, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. While this marks another record high in national average rents, the rate of increase is the slowest in almost three years. The average monthly rent nationwide during the final quarter...
Mixed news on the social housing front
Mixed news on the social housing front
LOCAL Councillors received mixed news on social housing across the county at recent Council meetings. At the January Metropolitan District meeting of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr Sharon Carey (FG) expressed concern at the lack of social housing planned for the Estuary area. “Unless I’m missing something,...
