The Republic of Ireland’s convincing Euro 2012 play-off victory over Estonia last Friday, coinciding with the inauguration of...
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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...
Feeling the winter blues
Feeling the winter blues
The temperatures have dropped, the rain seems to be never-ending, the evenings are getting darker and the local hurling and...
The scourge of Emigration
The scourge of Emigration
When historians study our local newspapers in years to come, they will be presented with a perfect illustration of the scourge...
Existing SMEs require more Government help
Existing SMEs require more Government help
The Government has a multitude of agencies and organisations geared with the task of helping out business start-ups. But eight...
Race to the Áras gathering pace
Race to the Áras gathering pace
It’s interesting to note that Sean Gallagher and Martin McGuinness, two candidates who have not stood in an election in this...
Will the media choose our next president?
Will the media choose our next president?
TheE campaign to secure the office of President of Ireland has thrown up, to use a quote from one of the hopefuls, “all kinds of...
