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...
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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...
Ryanair consider Waterford – London service
Ryanair consider Waterford – London service
CEO of Ryanair Michael O’Leary has publicly lent his support to the future of Waterford Airport saying he would definitely consider providing a London route once the airport has been upgraded. Speaking last week to media, civil servants and politicians in Dublin where he delivered a report on the airline’s economic...
Take a spooky staycation this Halloween at Púca Festival
Take a spooky staycation this Halloween at Púca Festival
For Halloween fans looking for a spooky staycation with a difference, Púca Festival is just the ticket. Returning to Co. Meath from 28th – 31st October, Púca celebrates Ireland as the original birthplace of Halloween. Vibrant, fun, and contemporary in feel but strongly rooted in tradition, the festival will take...
Davy’s Return
Davy’s Return
Davy Fitzgerald is set to return to Waterford for a second stint as Waterford senior hurling manager. The Clare man, who returns to the Déise after 11 years away, was ratified as the new manager by the Waterford County Board on Thursday. Fitzgerald, who gave his first interview since his re-appointment to Morning...
A fitting farewell to Brendan Bowyer
A fitting farewell to Brendan Bowyer
And so, there we all were, gathered together in the heart of the old city. On a warm August day, the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity was packed to overflowing. Everybody knew that Brendan Bowyer had died in Las Vegas over two years ago. We’d heard the news. But, for many, the reality didn’t sink in until they saw...
A rescue reunion
A rescue reunion
The 65th anniversary of a dramatic rescue involving a Waterford man occurred this week A very special reunion took place in County Donegal recently involving a Waterford man who is hugely thankful for the gift of life. Seamus O’Rourke (87), originally from Sallypark and now residing on Leamy Street, spent the summer...
City set for Viking Marathon
City set for Viking Marathon
Sunday June 26th will see Waterford play host to our 10th annual WLR Waterford Viking Marathon. Organisers and participants are very excited to return to a live event while continuing the option to participate in a virtual marathon if preferred from June 24th to June 27th. Runners will begin their full, half and...
Chamber Expo shows Waterford is back in business
Chamber Expo shows Waterford is back in business
From product launches to birthday celebrations and incredible giveaways, it was an afternoon packed with great business stories at the Waterford Chamber Business Expo in Tom Murphy Car Sales on Thursday last (May 12th). Sponsored by Waterford Local Enterprise Office, the event saw over 100 businesses network and...