On Thursday last, President Michael D Higgins hosted the regional press, praising the industry for the vital community role it...
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Time to breathe new life into Ireland's oldest city
Time to breathe new life into Ireland's oldest city
In the past few weeks we have been taking soundings on Waterford city given the pending local authority merger, the ongoing Quay...
Mount Congreve: a jewel in our local tourism crown
Mount Congreve: a jewel in our local tourism crown
We had the occasion to visit the beautiful Mount Congreve Gardens last Saturday for an open day which proved a great and welcome...
No relief from IMF pressure
No relief from IMF pressure
The coalition must make a stand against the Troika and International Monetary Fund. In fact, what’s now required is some of the...
WRH hit by HIQA report
WRH hit by HIQA report
Hospitals are often in the news these days and last week’s HIQA report on cleanliness hit Waterford Regional Hospital very hard....
Airport runway boost may lead to restored London connection
Airport runway boost may lead to restored London connection
Waterford Airport has had a tough period with the loss of the Aer Arann service early in the year. This meant the loss of the...
Spraoi comes up trumps yet again
Spraoi comes up trumps yet again
The 21st Waterford Spraoi Festival proved another tremendous success on the streets of Waterford, as the weather thankfully held...
Deasy rates lobby progress
Deasy rates lobby progress
The campaign to head off or get a deferral on the rates revaluation for Waterford is gathering pace. Deputy John Deasy has...
Gabrielle Cummins: 10 years on the Beat
Gabrielle Cummins: 10 years on the Beat
BEAT 102-103 had, as Chief Executive and Programme Controller Gabrielle Cummins put it, “a lot to shout about” on Monday of this...
Community rated health insurance is under threat
Community rated health insurance is under threat
On Tuesday of last week, the Higgins Report was published, revealing the future of Waterford Regional Hospital, which shall be...
Boosting retail in Waterford
Boosting retail in Waterford
The newly formed Waterford City Centre Business Group (WCCBG) is to be commended in its efforts to create some positivity in the...
Weather affecting farming and retail
Weather affecting farming and retail
At last, there’s a touch of spring in the air, with warmer temperatures arriving and a less harsh breeze blowing. The improved...
