Justine Dwyer Ard Scoil na Mara in Tramore has recorded a 100% rate of Leaving Cert students who went onto higher education according to the 2021 Irish Times Feeder Schools report published at the weekend. Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore The table is based on pupils who received Leaving Cert results, whether through exams,...
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Waterford ranked as Ireland’s only Clean City
Waterford ranked as Ireland’s only Clean City
The Medieval Triangle/Cultural Quarter was recognised as being an excellent site. In 2021, the 19th year of the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti Litter League, Waterford emerged as Ireland’s only Clean City and was classed as Clean to European Norms. The report cited that Waterford City topped the list of...
Jobs boost for city
Jobs boost for city
Justine Dwyer Waterford is to receive a welcome jobs boost with the announcement that 250 new jobs are to be created in the city by an existing business – Infosys BPM. The business process management company is setting up a state-of-the-art delivery centre in Railway Square in the heart of the city to provide support...
Rallying call to ‘shop local’
Rallying call to ‘shop local’
As some restrictions are re-introduced, shoppers are urged to ‘support local’ Justine Dwyer The festive season has got off to a flying start, with retailers reporting a bumper weekend for the first weekend in December and urging the local community to help boost the coffers of small businesses by shopping local....
Waterford Council approves Budget 2022
Waterford Council approves Budget 2022
Justine Dwyer It was hailed as the most progressive and game changing budget of its time last week, when members of Waterford Council, in a rare display of unity, voted unanimously in favour of the 2022 budget, heaping praise on the executive for their vision and leadership. Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Mr....
Mayor remembers those who have lost their lives to Covid-19
Mayor remembers those who have lost their lives to Covid-19
On Friday, November 26th, the Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr Joe Kelly planted a tree in the People’s Park, paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Cllr Kelly said, “It is my great honour as Mayor of Waterford City and County, to plant this tree today, remembering those who...
Waterford’s heroes recognised in PPN Awards
Waterford’s heroes recognised in PPN Awards
Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards, now in their 16th year, were set up to recognise and celebrate the community organisations and volunteers that work tirelessly in our communities; for their outstanding contributions making their communities a great place to live, work, play and visit. The annual awards...
Winterval returns to Waterford City
Winterval returns to Waterford City
Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, has returned to Waterford and runs over 19 magical days across five weeks with its most festive nineteen-day programme of events for all ages. Brought to you by Waterford City and County Council, this winter’s festival integrates the old and the new, with festival...
Technological University Status confirmed for Waterford IT
Technological University Status confirmed for Waterford IT
Kieran Foley A Technological University is to be established in the South East in the 2021/2022 academic year. The joint application on behalf of the Institute of Technology Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology (known as the TUSEI consortium) was submitted on 30 April 2021 under the Technological Universities...
Public consultation opens on North Celtic Sea offshore wind project
Public consultation opens on North Celtic Sea offshore wind project
Energia is inviting members of the public to take part in a first phase of public consultation on a proposed renewable energy project in the North Celtic Sea with information available at www.northcelticseawind.ie The project is proposed to be located at a minimum of 10km and up to 25km off the coast of Co. Waterford...
Under The Munster Microscope: Eamon Quinlan
Under The Munster Microscope: Eamon Quinlan
Jordan Norris Eamon Quinlan is a Fianna Fáil Councillor from Waterford. A former Mayor of Waterford City & Governor of University College Cork, Eamon represents the Tramore / Waterford City West area. A lover of history and a recent law graduate, Cllr. Quinlan has always been actively involved in his community...
SEMRA ‘deeply humbled’ by Ryan family donation
SEMRA ‘deeply humbled’ by Ryan family donation
Jordan Norris The South East Mountain Rescue Association has noted they are ‘deeply humbled’ by the generosity of the family of the late Gillian Ryan, following the donation of a significant sum of money to the group following a fundraiser in her memory. Gillian (37) died in tragic circumstances when she was out...