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It was standing room only last Wednesday, 6 August, in the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore as a large crowd turned out to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atom bomb being dropped on Hiroshima on 6 August, 1945. Guest speaker, former MEP Grace O'Sullivan gave a fascinating insight into her personal...

This coming weekend, the Greenway at Carriganore will be over-run with Vikings, as Déise Medieval creates living history as part of the Aonach na nDéise festival. The event will be held from 1.00 p.m., to 5.00 p.m., this Saturday, 16 August and 10.00 a.m., to 5.00 p.m., on Sunday, 17 August, on the...

Kerry man Brendán O’Neill is the middle of an incredible feat: running a marathon in 32 towns in 32 counties of Ireland, all over the course of 32 days. He’s doing it to raise money for homeless charity Focus Ireland, and the fundraiser has already surpassed €8,000. He’s set to make it to Waterford this Wednesday, 13...

Following the success of Clean Air Together in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick cities, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce that the next citizen science project is taking place in Waterford. Clean Air Together Waterford City is an exciting citizen science project led by the...

The finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards 2025, have been announced, with nine producers from Co. Waterford making it through to the final stage of Ireland’s most prestigious food awards. The finalists shortlisted from Co. Waterford across a wide range of categories are Blackwater...

Uisce Éireann has completed a temporary repair at the Dungarvan Water Treatment Plant following a mechanical pump failure that disrupted water supply to customers in the area. While the issue has been resolved, it will take time for the network to recover fully and for normal supply to return to all affected...

Samaritans will be at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this weekend, 8 August – 10 August, ready to support anyone who may be struggling to cope. While thousands of people will be celebrating during festivities, many may feel alone in the crowd or find the week challenging. Volunteers from Samaritans Festival...

A march for Palestine will be held in Waterford City this coming Saturday, 9 August. The event is being organised by the South East Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Committee. The march will start at the Bullpost, Ballybricken (X91 PK81) at 2.00 p.m.

Uisce Éireann crews have restored water supply to customers in Tramore today (Wednesday, 6 August) following a burst to a water main yesterday. The burst impacted the water supply to customers on Queen Street and in surrounding areas. Maura Phelan, Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager, thanked...

Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Tramore, following a significant burst. Water supply disruptions are likely to impact customers on Queen's Street and surrounding areas as a result of the burst. Every effort is being made to complete this repair...

Uisce Éireann has confirmed to The Munster Express that a Water Conservation Order — commonly known as a hosepipe ban — will come into effect across County Waterford from Saturday, 26 July 2025, until 16 September, 2025. The Water Conservation Order has been issued in a bid to safeguard the water supply for essential...

World Drowning Prevention Day this year is Friday, 25 July. The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are remembering all those who have lost their lives to the water. The organisations are jointly appealing to everyone planning a trip on or near water to go prepared and help make sure everyone can come...