UHW included in review of nine hospitals Kieran Foley An independent review of nine hospitals across the country, including University Hospital Waterford (UHW), has found ‘unsafe’ and ‘unacceptable’ treatment caused by overcrowding and staff shortages. The Independent Review of Unplanned Care...
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A Greenway vision realised
A Greenway vision realised
It’s now five years since the Waterford Greenway was officially opened – but the path to success wasn’t smooth as members of the voluntary Déise Greenway Group know only too well . Last week marked five years since the official opening of the wonderful Waterford Greenway. Saturday March 25th 2017 was a glorious day...
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
University Hospital Waterford (UHW) has announced it is the first Health Service Executive (HSE) hospital in Ireland to become JAM Card friendly. The hospital joins with many other Irish organisations and businesses in introducing this Quality Care initiative for those who need extra patience or space in any given...
Rethinking of the Theatre Royal aims to put Waterford ‘back on the touring map’
Rethinking of the Theatre Royal aims to put Waterford ‘back on the touring map’
Eoghan Dalton A rethinking of the Theatre Royal is aiming to put Waterford firmly back on the touring map for national musicians and emerging local acts alike. It’s thanks to a conversion of the venue’s main auditorium into an intimate venue, by using the full space of the stage for seating instead...
Transforming South Kilkenny
Transforming South Kilkenny
PICTURESQUE Piltown is certainly punching above its weight in terms of community spirit, pride of place and entrepreneurial activities. Although the village was bypassed in 2002 with the opening of the upgraded N24, Piltown has managed to retain a vibrant atmosphere combined with a quaint charm. Boasting a number of...
Butler welcomes €150 million for Rural Communities
Butler welcomes €150 million for Rural Communities
Justine Dwyer Rural communities in Waterford are to benefit from a €150 million package of supports to rejuvenate country towns and villages as announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development last week. Local Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, advised Waterford’s community...
Greenway links to Glenmore and Slieverue villages
Greenway links to Glenmore and Slieverue villages
Eddie Synnott Roadplan Consulting Ltd have been commissioned by Kilkenny County Council, in association with Kilkenny Leader Partnership, to seek to form links and create connectivity from the South East Greenway to Glenmore and Slieverue villages, to “drive activity” and allow local access to the Greenway. Roadplan...
TQS Integration takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
TQS Integration takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
TQS Integration was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards on Friday, March 4th by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Joe Kelly, during a live virtual awards ceremony. The global consulting, engineering and technology company also picked up the Business of the Year (150+...
Recruitment: March 8th
Recruitment: March 8th
The Munster Express has the latest job opportunities from across Waterford and the South-East online and in our print editions. Agricultural Mechanic Client Services Co-ordinator The Solas Cancer Support Centre has been providing free support to those affected by a cancer experience in the South East for over 20...
Kilmeaden’s Story of Rail
Kilmeaden’s Story of Rail
One of the major success stories of tourism in County Waterford is the Waterford Suir Valley Railway (WSVR) in Kilmeaden. WSVR is a voluntary, community heritage project with charitable status and has been in operation for more than 20 years. The attraction has featured prominently in both national and international...
Deirdre Clune MEP supports new runway at Waterford Airport
Deirdre Clune MEP supports new runway at Waterford Airport
Kieran Walsh The Munster Express attended a recent 3-day plenary session in Strasbourg, where most MEPS appeared in person and some from their home capitals. Deirdre Clune spoke to The Munster Express. She voiced support for the runway expansion at Waterford and is well aware of the situation from her time as a...
Cheese plant gets go-ahead
Cheese plant gets go-ahead
Kieran Foley There has been a broad welcome locally to the news that a €140m cheese factory proposed for South Kilkenny can go ahead. As well as supporting the incomes of 4,500 farm families, the new Enterprise Ireland supported cheese production facility at Belview is expected to create 85 full time jobs and support...
