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‘No local consultation’ on potential Bus Eireann fleet modifications

by Dermot Keyes 17/09/19 7:00pm

On August 15, the National Transport Authority (NTA) conducted a planned inspection of the two types of single deck buses currently operating in Waterford city at the Irish Wheelchair Association’s offices in Clontarf. This was in response to repeated concerns...

Former City & County Mayor Declan Doocey is ‘testing the water’ by entering the race to join Senator Paudie Coffey...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 6:00pm Read More

Lifesaving Foundation to honour Garda Dave Hearne

The legacy of the late Garda Dave Hearne is to be honoured by the Lifesaving Foundation which will hold its...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 4:45pm Read More

New swimming pool proposed for Dungarvan

At the last Meeting of Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal Council it was agreed that the Council would commission a feasibility...

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Tramore leading the trail to culture

WITH Culture Night across the country taking place on Friday, September 20, Tramore is gearing up to launch a trail...

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VIEW FROM THE GREEN ROOM: Kenny’s wonderful Crowman

by Pat McEvoy 12/09/19 11:25am

Pat McEvoy’s weekly reviews as published in the Waterford News & Star REVIEW: Crowman at the Theatre Royal JON Kenny is superb as Crowman – a man with a deep hatred of crows who shoos them away whenever they...

Culture Night ‘19 comes to Tramore

‘Tramore writer and musician Derek Flynn hopes to set Tramore alight in a blaze of culture this year.’ THE annual...

Tuesday, 10/09/19 - 11:19am Read More

VIEW FROM THE GREEN ROOM: Corcoran’s Eight was spot on

Pat McEvoy’s weekly reviews as published in the Waterford News & Star REVIEW: The Eight at Central Arts...

Tuesday, 03/09/19 - 11:39am Read More

PHOENIX: City’s urban ranking

by WNS Reporter 17/09/19 12:58pm

The Phoenix opinion column, which has been running in the Waterford News & Star for more than 30 years IN the Irish urban hierarchy Dublin is obviously first. Cork, Limerick and Galway come second and Waterford, as the smallest of...

EDITORIAL: Heart attack lab closed ‘until further notice’

FOR over a month the Waterford News & Star has pursued the HSE over the lack of a published contingency...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 12:51pm Read More

FR LIAM POWER: Climate change, celibacy and the Amazonian Synod

A Question of Faith, Fr Liam Power’s Fortnightly Column FROM October 6-27, Church and community leaders from across...

Friday, 13/09/19 - 6:07pm Read More

ROSE KEATING: Past v Present

Rose Keating’s weekly column as published in the Waterford News & Star’s Well! magazine CAN our present ever really...

Friday, 13/09/19 - 5:56pm Read More

VIEW FROM THE GREEN ROOM: Kenny’s wonderful Crowman

Pat McEvoy’s weekly reviews as published in the Waterford News & Star REVIEW: Crowman at the Theatre Royal JON...

Thursday, 12/09/19 - 11:25am Read More

The EuroMillions results are in…

by WNS Reporter 17/09/19 9:35pm

There was no winner of tonight’s EuroMillions jackpot, worth more than €175m. The numbers drawn were 22, 37, 43, 44, 45. The Lucky Stars were 1 and 12. There was also no winner of the Plus draw. The numbers selected...

A woman in her 50s has died following a two-vehicle collision in Wexford. The incident occurred at Kilnamanagh, Oulart, Co...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 9:15pm Read More

Noel Rock replaces Maria Bailey as Chair of Oireachtas Housing Committee

Noel Rock Fine Gael has promoted TD Noel Rock to replace Maria Bailey as Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee....

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 6:55pm Read More

‘Miraculous’ that no one was injured after car smashes through Dublin shopfront

Picture: David Morris/Twitter Dublin shoppers have escaped injury after a car drove through the front door of a shop this...

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Irish student, 17, wins top prize at EU Contest for Young Scientists

Adam Kelly, pictured after winning the BT Young Scientist competition last January. Picture: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography A 17-year-old from Dublin...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 3:45pm Read More

In form Blues eyeing up a big Dalymount Park shock

by WNS Reporter 13/09/19 9:57am

Waterford FC’s Zack Elbouzedi taking on Bohemians’ Kevin Devaney during their previous meeting in Dalymount Park in April. Zack is back from international duty for tonight’s game. Photo: INPHO/Tommy Dickson. SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Bohemians -v- Waterford FC Friday,...

John Kiely was one of four Waterford trainers who had winners at Listowel today. It was a memorable afternoon...

Thursday, 12/09/19 - 8:21pm Read More

We must continue our push up the table” – Figueira

Walter Figueira celebrates after scoring the winner against Cork City in Turner’s Cross. He’s hungry for more goals and more...

Tuesday, 10/09/19 - 4:37pm Read More

Blues leave it late to grab priceless derby win

Delighted Blues fans celebrate their side’s late win over Cork City in Turner’s Cross. SSE Airtricity Premier Division It was...

Tuesday, 10/09/19 - 4:34pm Read More

Flynn nets first-half treble for slick Southend

Southend United U-15A striker Calum Flynn who hit a hat-trick against Villa at Southend Park on Wednesday night. WSFL Under...

Tuesday, 10/09/19 - 4:29pm Read More

Muscle problem puts Man City’s John Stones out for up to five weeks

by WNS Reporter 17/09/19 4:05pm

Manchester City defender John Stones will be out for around five weeks with a muscular problem, manager Pep Guardiola has announced. The England centre-back suffered the problem in training ahead of their Champions League opener against Shakhtar Donetsk today. “He...

Birmingham have been fined £42,500 after a supporter ran on to the pitch and punched Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 3:45pm Read More

Shane Lowry: ‘I get stopped a little more’ since Open win, but ‘I’ve taken it in my stride’

Shane Lowry says becoming a major winner has not changed him as a person. The Open champion makes his return...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 3:45pm Read More

Katie Taylor moves up a weight in bid to become two-weight world champion

Katie Taylor will get the chance to become a two-weight world champion in November. The unified lightweight champion will move...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 2:05pm Read More

Republic of Ireland women’s team hoping for record crowd at EURO 2021 qualifier

Organisers are hoping to see a record attendance in Tallaght Stadium for the Republic of Ireland women’s EURO 2021 qualifier...

Tuesday, 17/09/19 - 1:55pm Read More

GREEN FINGERS: Gardening blues not a common theme

by Melanie Dool 13/09/19 6:02pm

Melanie Dool’s gardening column in association with Orchardstown Garden Centre WE all like warm, sunny and bright conditions and with it comes that feel good factor. Now that we are in September and gradually heading into winter, we have...

weekly column by fitness experts Adam Wright and Jacqui Watson for the Waterford News & Star, in association with Kingfisher...

Friday, 13/09/19 - 6:00pm Read More

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