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32 new Gardaí to be designated to Waterford city high-visibility patrol

'We do hope to maybe increase the initial drive across the division...we will hope to get additional numbers into Dungarvan, Tramore, and indeed some of the other rural areas'

Tusla supports aspiring social workers in Waterford through apprenticeship programme

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Tusla supports aspiring social workers in Waterford through apprenticeship programme

Applications are now open for masters’ programme for 2027

FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: ‘My loyalty has to be to Waterford’ – Alan Reynolds

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FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: ‘My loyalty has to be to Waterford’ – Alan Reynolds

“You know, Waterford are more direct, get it up to a few strikers and try and deal with them, where Derry will use the pitch, the pitch is massive. It'll be interesting to see how the two Derry centre-backs deal with the two Waterford centre-forwards.”

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Pilot scheme plans to address and prevent gender based violence in Waterford clubs

Pilot scheme plans to address and prevent gender based violence in Waterford clubs

'We would hope with this pilot, customised for local needs, together we can challenge harmful attitudes by building safer and more inclusive clubs and informing communities about gender-based violence'

'Connected Communities' fund aims to reduce the harms of racism and disinformation in Waterford

'Connected Communities' fund aims to reduce the harms of racism and disinformation in Waterford

'Low level' of complaints made to Fiosrú from Waterford, Police Ombudsman says

'Low level' of complaints made to Fiosrú from Waterford, Police Ombudsman says

Residents raise road safety issues at public meeting

Residents raise road safety issues at public meeting

Waterford poetry press launches first two pamphlets

Waterford poetry press launches first two pamphlets

sport

FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: David Breen has Aviva unfinished business

FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: David Breen has Aviva unfinished business

When David Breen walks into the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon, he will do so carrying memories that have never fully left him. The Waterford FC coach knows exactly what an FAI Cup final feels like.

FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: 'We had the belief then; they need to believe now' - Ger O'Mahoney

FAI CUP FINAL 2026 COUNTDOWN: 'We had the belief then; they need to believe now' - Ger O'Mahoney

COMPETITION TIME: Win a pair of Premium Level Tickets for the Club Orange FAI Men's Cup Final

COMPETITION TIME: Win a pair of Premium Level Tickets for the Club Orange FAI Men's Cup Final

COUGHLAN'S AIR OF HOPE: ‘I don’t want this to be the only final we reach’

COUGHLAN'S AIR OF HOPE: ‘I don’t want this to be the only final we reach’

Sean Hearne named Waterford Sports Award September winner

Sean Hearne named Waterford Sports Award September winner

community

Waterford School News: Halloween fun and positive behaviour initiatives at Déise schools

Waterford School News: Halloween fun and positive behaviour initiatives at Déise schools

Students at Ardscoil na Mara were recognised for their positive contribution to school life through the school's Compliment Card initiative

View from the Green Room: Dedication - Blánaid MacCann

View from the Green Room: Dedication - Blánaid MacCann

School news from across the Déise

School news from across the Déise

Waterford School News: Celebrations as students mark milestones in school and community life

Waterford School News: Celebrations as students mark milestones in school and community life

School News: Waterford students enjoy a busy start to the new school year

School News: Waterford students enjoy a busy start to the new school year

What's on

At The Movies with James Phelan: A steamy, engaging oddity of a film

At The Movies with James Phelan: A steamy, engaging oddity of a film

By turns filthy and then sweet, the theme of everyone deserving love and passion is heartfelt

View from the Green Room: ‘A freedom that wouldn’t be worth winnin’ in a raffle’

View from the Green Room: ‘A freedom that wouldn’t be worth winnin’ in a raffle’

View from the Green Room: I was a mistress for two and a half years to what’s-his-name

View from the Green Room: I was a mistress for two and a half years to what’s-his-name

View from the Green Room: Disturbing thoughts

View from the Green Room: Disturbing thoughts

What's on in Waterford: Trance, folk and country music for Déise audiences

What's on in Waterford: Trance, folk and country music for Déise audiences

Life

Your Fitness: Dealing with an injury?

Your Fitness: Dealing with an injury?

Have more than one hobby and diversify as much as you can when it comes to the demands of each

Green Fingers: Greening your home

Green Fingers: Greening your home

Waterford Property: 19th-century cottage oozes charm

Waterford Property: 19th-century cottage oozes charm

Your Fitness: Recovery is key to reducing injury

Your Fitness: Recovery is key to reducing injury

Green Fingers: Having the best of both worlds

Green Fingers: Having the best of both worlds

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Waterford city through a busker's eyes

Letter to the Editor: Waterford city through a busker's eyes

While busking, I can also sense the mood of the town, whether things are going well or badly for people

Are we being marched into a gunfight with a knife?

Are we being marched into a gunfight with a knife?

Editorial: Blánaid MacCann, a costumier who raised the profile of Waterford theatre

Fr Liam Power: The Drug Culture - A Crisis of Spirituality?

Fr Liam Power: The Drug Culture - A Crisis of Spirituality?

Phoenix: What’s the Plan?

Phoenix: What’s the Plan?

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RelateCare – Business of the Year, Waterford Chamber Awards

RelateCare – Business of the Year, Waterford Chamber Awards

Waterford Business Awards 2026 shortlist announced

Waterford Business Awards 2026 shortlist announced

FDC Group in the Southeast: Local Expertise, Enduring Relationships

FDC Group in the Southeast: Local Expertise, Enduring Relationships

The Love of Swimming Starts Here – Give Your Child a Skill for Life

The Love of Swimming Starts Here – Give Your Child a Skill for Life

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