Justine Dwyer A large crowd braved biting wind and rain last Sunday morning to show their solidarity for the people of Ukraine and protest against Russia’s invasion of the country. Many of the local Ukrainian community attended the protest bearing signs pleading “Stop Russian Aggression” and “Help Stop Putin.” They...
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CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
Runway extension at Waterford Airport granted approval Justine Dwyer Waterford Airport is preparing for take-off once more following the announcement that An Bord Pleanála has approved the long-awaited runway extension at the facility. The news was greeted with widespread relief from all political parties, Waterford...
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations set to return to Waterford
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations set to return to Waterford
Following a two year hiatus Waterford City and County Council is delighted to announce that March 2022 will see the return of the much loved and dearly missed St. Patrick’s Day Parade. While official celebrations were postponed due to Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021, the most anticipated event on the national calendar is...
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...
Wardens sought for Waterford Greenway
Wardens sought for Waterford Greenway
Kieran Foley Wardens for the Waterford Greenway have been mooted in light of the shocking murder of Ashling Murphy in County Offaly. The 23-year-old teacher was murder while exercising on the Grand Canal Greenway in Tullamore. Following a vote of sympathy on her death at the January Comeragh District meeting of...
Council calls on government to secure future of Rescue 117
Council calls on government to secure future of Rescue 117
Justine Dwyer You cannot put a price on life – was the message from members of the plenary district of Waterford City and County Council last week when they called on the government to secure the future of Rescue 117 and maintain a base in Waterford. The issue topped the agenda at the January Plenary meeting with...