As a busy 2018 draws to a close and with a New Year just around the corner, we must admit to mixed feelings: after all, a year...
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Likely Loss of Ferry Link a Huge Blow
Likely Loss of Ferry Link a Huge Blow
It is with great regret that we learned of the proposed closure of the Irish Ferries Rosslare-Cherbourg route. This ferry route...
WINDS OF CHANGE ON THE SURISIDE
WINDS OF CHANGE ON THE SURISIDE
The recent insight provided to this newspaper by the pending commercial interest on Waterford’s North Quays, in addition...
The Drugs Debate Continues
The Drugs Debate Continues
This week’s lead story and Focus story on News 6 focuses on the drugs issue which, sadly, has become a very visible and...
Rural Ireland's Struggle is Real
Rural Ireland's Struggle is Real
In the coming weeks, many youngsters, along with those Irish now working in our main cities or further afield will return to...
TUSE Process is Moving Slowly
TUSE Process is Moving Slowly
As the new Technological University (TU) in Dublin prepares for its unveiling in 2019, it appears that the TU’s South East...
Nothing Great About Britain's EU Departure
Nothing Great About Britain's EU Departure
After another week of mayhem in London, a potential Brexit deal looks set to be rejected by English MPs on both sides of the...
Decentralisation Drum Beats Again
Decentralisation Drum Beats Again
As our in-depth coverage of recent weeks has welcomingly demonstrated, the Michael Street/North Quays development is now a...
North Quay Plan Gets Green Light
North Quay Plan Gets Green Light
After what has been a lengthy wait, it is welcome to report that the regeneration of the North Quays and Michael Street will go...
BREXIT CONCERNS INTENSIFY
BREXIT CONCERNS INTENSIFY
Public concern about the prospect of a no deal Brexit is intensifying. One hopes that the national media will get its head back...
Higgins is Poised for Áras Return
Higgins is Poised for Áras Return
It looks very likely that Michael D Higgins will be returned to serve a second term as Uachtarán na hÉireann following...
VAT Increase on Hotels is Baffling
VAT Increase on Hotels is Baffling
While the decision to retain the VAT rate for newspapers at 9% is evidently welcome from our perspective, Paschal...
