After 2009, being such a dreadful year in Waterford, the announcement of 90 plus new jobs with Waterford Crystal is a great...
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Water cut-offs
Water cut-offs
Another consequence of the bad weather was the water cut-offs, especially in the county areas. A creaking water supply...
County Roads in bad state and could get worse
County Roads in bad state and could get worse
The harsh weather before and after Christmas has had a most damaging effect on the county’s road infrastructure. Pot holes that...
Cold weather causes chaos
Cold weather causes chaos
As the country emerges from the weather and big freeze crisis, what can be learned? Were the local authorities adequately...
New Year offers opportunities for Waterford
New Year offers opportunities for Waterford
The year 2010 will be a testing time for Waterford. Many industries have gone, unemployment is high while crime and drug use are...
Big freeze highlighted need for better insulation
Big freeze highlighted need for better insulation
At a time when the building industry in this country needs a boost, the recent cold weather, both here and abroad, highlighted...
Destination Waterford City
Destination Waterford City
Great to see the Waterford City Council and Tourism Authorities get behind the new initiative called Destinations Waterford. The...
Shop in Waterford
Shop in Waterford
Judging by some anecdotal evidence so far, Waterford city seems to be doing better than expected in the run up to Christmas, in...
Bishop Lee responds to Church criticism
Bishop Lee responds to Church criticism
The Catholic Church has come in for enormous criticism over the Murphy Report in the Dublin Diocese where child abuse seems to...
Waterford Quay flood defences hold up
Waterford Quay flood defences hold up
The past week has been extraordinary in terms of rainfall and flooding in the country. Some counties like Cork and Clare have...
Continuing crisis stops spending
Continuing crisis stops spending
Last week, we met a number of influential speakers on national issues and the general consensus is that the longer the negative...
New Theatre Royal
New Theatre Royal
The opening of the new Theatre Royal is a great step forward for the city and is very welcome in these tough times. Theatre and...
