lease shop local this Christmas As we write this article, we’re awaiting the final details of yet another austerity Budget....
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Budget set to increase our taxation burden
Budget set to increase our taxation burden
As Budget leak after Budget leak emerges, the past 10 days have been reminiscent of the mid-80s when Alan Dukes was Finance...
Have we lost our céad míle fáilte?
Have we lost our céad míle fáilte?
It’s been our trademark for years and is something we’ve become renowned for around the world – our céad míle fáilte....
Waterford loses again as decentralisation is scrapped
Waterford loses again as decentralisation is scrapped
The Government’s decision to scrap Fianna Fáil’s decentralisation scheme means that several hundred jobs promised for Waterford...
RTÉ ‘stars’ require a sharp dose of reality
RTÉ ‘stars’ require a sharp dose of reality
The continuing controversy surrounding the salaries being paid to top RTÉ ‘stars’ has attracted much indignation. In a country...
Trap’s boys lift the nation
Trap’s boys lift the nation
The Republic of Ireland’s convincing Euro 2012 play-off victory over Estonia last Friday, coinciding with the inauguration of...
Saluting our own seven wonders
Saluting our own seven wonders
There was much disappointment last weekend when it was announced that the Cliffs of Moher had failed to reach the provisional...
Higher VAT rate a blow to retail sector
Higher VAT rate a blow to retail sector
Last week’s Budget Plan was revealed with a balance struck between spending cuts and high taxes. To opt for higher VAT is a real...
Supporting our local retailers
Supporting our local retailers
For as long as any of us can remember, it’s fair to say, Waterford’s retailers have faced stiff challenges from many locations...
Mary McAleese: a national treasure
Mary McAleese: a national treasure
As Mary McAleese prepares to depart Áras an Uachtaráin, there has been much reflection on the double term of this remarkable...
A walk to the Park for Michael D
A walk to the Park for Michael D
Last Thursday’s Presidential Election ultimately concluded in a most convincing success for Labour candidate Michael D Higgins....
Prisoner programme proves there's a better way
Prisoner programme proves there's a better way
In the past two months we have featured articles about the recent success of U-Casadh, a Waterford-based programme which assists...
