The Waterford Community Safety plan was launched this week in Waterford, this followed months of very intensive market research across the city and county population of 127,000. The plan was devised following large scale public consultation, conducted by means of focus groups, paper and online surveys culminating in...
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The ultimate playground at Toys4Engineers

The ultimate playground at Toys4Engineers
From electric mopeds to VR headsets and 3D printers, SETU Arena was the ultimate playground for engineers and tech lovers during the Toys4Engineers Expo recently. Over 80 companies from across Ireland showcased their technologies and innovations at the event which was organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership...
Parts of Kilmeaden resemble area ‘bombed during WWII’

Parts of Kilmeaden resemble area ‘bombed during WWII’
Kieran Foley Parts of Kilmeaden resemble an area that was “bombed in the Second World War”, according to a local Councillor. Cllr John O’Leary (FF) made his comments at the January Comeragh District meeting of Waterford City & County Council when highlighting “unsightly” scenes. “At the moment, parts of Kilmeaden...
Kilmeaden’s John O’Leary elected Comeragh Cathaoirleach

Kilmeaden’s John O’Leary elected Comeragh Cathaoirleach
Kieran Foley Kilmeaden’s Cllr. John O’Leary has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Comeragh District of Waterford City & County Council. Cllr O’Leary (FF) has previously held the Cathaoirleach position and also recently served as Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council in 2018/2019. He was elected at...
N25 Slip Road to be abandoned

N25 Slip Road to be abandoned
Jordan Norris A regularly used slip road in the Comeragh area is set to be abandoned, after a majority vote by Comeragh District councillors at their April meeting. The slip road off the N25, before Walsh’s Garage in the direction of Carrick, was abandoned to ensure a ‘maximum reduction of speed’. Instead of taking...