Large-scale housing development planned Long considered something of a backwater, Kilmacthomas is now front and centre of the county and is poised for considerable expansion. The N25 realignment had threatened to cut the mid-Waterford village adrift some years ago. However, the opening of the Waterford Greenway has...
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End of an Era as Dick Leaves the Building
End of an Era as Dick Leaves the Building
One of the great institutions on the Hill of Ballybricken closed its doors for the last time on Friday last at 1pm. Dick Rellis, the affable proprietor, decided to bring down the shutters on his iconic ‘Rellis’s Newsagent’ shop after an incredible 50 years of serving the people of the historic area of Waterford City....
Eating disorder figures escalating, says Butler
Eating disorder figures escalating, says Butler
Waterford junior health minister Mary Butler says eating disorder cases have multiplied ten-fold in terms of anticipated figures in the space of five years. She made the disclosure in response to an issue raised in the Dáil by South Tipperary TD Martin Browne in relation to a young male consistent unable to access...
West Waterford deer dangers raised in Dáil
West Waterford deer dangers raised in Dáil
3,679 culled in Waterford in one year “Significant travel safety issues” caused by the deer population in the vicinity of Colligan, involving crossings of the main Dungarvan–Clonmel road, have been highlighted by Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, in reply to a Dáil question, told Deputy...
Ice block: ‘resources not there to pre-treat every county road’
Ice block: ‘resources not there to pre-treat every county road’
Calls to put heavily used Kilmeaden High Road on gritting route Waterford Council simply hasn’t the capacity to pre-treat more minor roads during freezing weather, Comeragh District councillors have been told. Cllr Declan Clune (Ind) raised recent access issues on the High Road in Kilmeaden, which is not catered for...
‘We will never see his like again’
‘We will never see his like again’
Council colleagues salute an irreplaceable figurehead and friend Councillors met in special session last Thursday to pay tribute to an erstwhile colleague described as the ‘Father of Waterford City’ and “a colossus” of local politics. There were emotional contributions from the assembled elected body as the sad...
Destination Kilmeaden
Destination Kilmeaden
Further housing granted and more to follow The growth of Kilmeaden village continues apace and signs are that it may soon be a de facto suburb of Waterford City. That’s after the Clochán estate received the go-ahead to double its current footprint – with local councillor John O’Leary querying what community...
‘Davy Daniels Footbridge’?
‘Davy Daniels Footbridge’?
Freeman or Fountain? Why pedestrian crossing may be the most fitting tribute Seeking to suitably honour the late Davy Daniels, the Munster Express is championing a fitting and lasting memorial to our former colleague — a man described as a colossus of Waterford politics and the ultimate ‘City Father’. A native of St...
Tributes to Bernadette Phillips
Tributes to Bernadette Phillips
Warm tributes have been paid to Munster Express columnist and local campaigner Bernadette Phillips who has died aged 64. She had been diagnosed with cancer in October and died in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) in the early hours of Monday morning January 9th. Bernadette was a passionate advocate for the rights...
Back in the fold
Back in the fold
Thirty years after starting out in journalism, and following a few career detours along the way, Jamie O’Keeffe is returning to the Munster Express as Editor. Taking up the role of Editor this Wednesday (11 January), Jamie O’Keeffe worked as a journalist with the Munster Express from 2000 to 2011. From a farming...
New Waterford Clinic – Roche Injury Clinic
New Waterford Clinic – Roche Injury Clinic
Roche Injury Clinic provides the highest standard of care possible to help you recover from injury and become pain free. All of the treatments which they offer are in line with the latest research and advancements in physical therapy. David Roche is a multidisciplinary therapist with BSc, Pg Dip’s, MSc and specialist...
Double success for The Munster Express at Local Ireland Media Awards
Double success for The Munster Express at Local Ireland Media Awards
There was double success for The Munster Express at the Local Ireland Media Awards held in Mullingar last night, Thursday October 13th. The prestigious awards, sponsored by the National Lottery, celebrate excellence in local journalism and the regional news publishing industry. Munster Express News Editor Kieran...