Kieran Foley Eleven Waterford Councillors say they will not support the application process for the Technological University of the South East (TUSE). The group, comprised of Independent and Labour Councillors from across the city and county, believe “it will not deliver the shift required to allow the region reach...
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BoI to close 3 local branches
BoI to close 3 local branches
Jordan Norris Three Waterford branches are set to close as part of nationwide closures by Bank of Ireland. Branches in Ardkeen, Kilmacthomas and Lismore will all close as part of 88 closures nationwide, with significant job losses as a result. The branches are set to close in September. The Bank stated that the...
Nuns set up Dial a Prayer phone line
Nuns set up Dial a Prayer phone line
Eoghan Dalton With the coronavirus impeding ordinary Church matters, an order of nuns in Waterford city has set up a phone-in service called ‘Dial a Prayer’. The phone line will be a way for the faithful to receive prayers throughout the diocese of Waterford and Lismore during the pandemic. The order is...
WCFE Principal responds to student criticisms
WCFE Principal responds to student criticisms
Eoghan Dalton Reports The principal of Waterford College of Further Education has responded to recent criticisms of the school. In a statement, Noreen Reilly appealed to students who left their classrooms in protest against WCFE management last month. The 400-strong walkout on Thursday, 27th February arose from what...
Tramore may lose Supt in Garda shake-up
Tramore may lose Supt in Garda shake-up
Eoghan Dalton Reports There are concerns that Tramore will be left without a Superintendent as part of reforms to An Garda Síochána. It’s part of the amalgamation of the existing Waterford Division with Carlow/Kilkenny.The changes will see the number of Superintendents in the new Division cut from six to four. The...
Virus rains on our parade
Virus rains on our parade
Eoghan Dalton reports Waterford city’s St Patrick’s Day Parade has fallen victim to the coronavirus. It was cancelled following a risk assessment by Waterford City and County Council, which noted the volume of visitors expected for the festivities. All other St Patrick’s Day Parades have been cancelled following a...
Local schools address coronavirus fears
Local schools address coronavirus fears
A number of local secondary schools have communicated with parents and students to address fears over the coronavirus.Last week, St Paul’s Community College said the HSE had informed them that a region in Italy, recently visited by students, is of zero to low risk for coronavirus. The school said it met with students...
Tony Kelly is Gar Campion at Garter Lane
Tony Kelly is Gar Campion at Garter Lane
Sitting at rehearsal for The Hurler at Garter Lane last weekend I was left fascinated with the physical demands in the staging of a one-man show and hugely impressed with Tony Kelly and his portrayal of the character ‘Gar Campion’. The Hurler ‘Gar Campion’ is Kelly’s own creation but for this performance the actor...
Housing on Hold Refusal of planning for Lemybrien developmentcould have knock-on effects
Housing on Hold Refusal of planning for Lemybrien developmentcould have knock-on effects
The family behind a housing development proposed for a County Waterford village have expressed their disappointment at being refused planning permission by Waterford City & County Council. The Veale family from Lemybrien aim to embark on a development of 16 houses and three serviced sites in their native village....
Waterford healthcare highlighted during first meeting of 33rd Dáil
Waterford healthcare highlighted during first meeting of 33rd Dáil
Waterford healthcare issues were highlighted by local TDs during the first sitting of the 33rd Dáil last week.Four party leaders failed to win enough support to be elected Taoiseach on Thursday last, with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald winning the most votes. The Dáil has adjourned until Thursday 5 March and the...
49 homes approved for Ballygunner
49 homes approved for Ballygunner
Eoghan Dalton Reports 49 social houses have been approved for Ballygunner.Councillors in Waterford City voted to approve the construction of homes at the monthly Metropolitan meeting held last week. The 49 units comprise of six one bed apartments, six three-bed duplex units, four three-bed 2 storey houses, 28 2 bed 2...
Butler: I’ve been victimised over Kenneally
Butler: I’ve been victimised over Kenneally
Eoghan Dalton Reports Waterford TD Mary Butler has claimed that she has been “victimised” following the fallout from the General Election campaign.The Fianna Fáil Deputy said that there has been an attempt to link her with convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally for “political” reasons. It comes on the back of heavy...