Waterford News

Great day for the Déise as Greenway Link to city centre opens

THE SUN was smiling on the South-East as the Bilberry to City Centre Greenway link was finally opened. The new...

Woman (78) endures 24-hour wait on hospital Chair before being seen

  A 78-YEAR-old woman, diagnosed with cardiac failure, had to sit on a chair for 24 hours in University Hospital...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 8:00am Read More

First House Scheme launches in Tramore

A NEW Housing scheme that aims to help people buy their first home has launched in Tramore. The Brook in...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 7:16am Read More

Tramore woman honoured with MBE for tireless charity work

Suzanne Cheasty-Higgins was honoured with an MBE for her years of dedicated charitable work. Last November, Tramore-born Suzanne was given...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 7:00am Read More

Doyle Street water repairs underway after months of strife

Doyle Street’s water woes are finally coming to an end thanks to the herculean efforts of the residents. Works are...

Thursday, 01/06/23 - 5:01pm Read More

Waterford’s Blue and Green Coast Beaches proudly fly their flags

    Waterford’s beautiful beaches were flying their flags proudly this week, in recognition of receiving their An Taisce awards....

Thursday, 01/06/23 - 4:48pm Read More

Death notice and funeral arrangements: Tom Kennedy of The Folly

The death has occurred of Tom Kennedy, late of The Folly, Waterford, May 2023. Following a short illness, Tom died...

Thursday, 01/06/23 - 11:39am Read More

Death notice and funeral arrangements: Terence Guiry of Lemybrien

The death has occurred of Terence Guiry, Lemybrien, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, May 30, 2023. Terence is predeceased by his brother...

Thursday, 01/06/23 - 11:33am Read More

Death notice and funeral arrangements: Tony Power of Larchville, Waterford

Waterford News & Star has been informed of the following death. Tony Power of Larchville, Waterford died May 31, 2023....

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 3:16pm Read More

New Search & Rescue helicopter contract to run for at least 10 years

Rescue 117, which will remain based at Waterford Airport. Photo: South East Mountain Rescue RESCUE 117, the Coast Guard Search...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 12:14pm Read More

Déise population up 10% since 2016 – CSO

New census figures have revealed that Waterford’s population has risen 10% between the period of 2016 – 2022. The Census...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 4:28pm Read More

Night works on Rice Bridge ahead of Greenway opening

CONSTRUCTION on Rice Bridge will take place on Wednesday evening ahead of the official opening of the Bilberry-City Centre Greenway...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 4:16pm Read More

Roadworks on R675 Waterford to Tramore

  ON WEDNESDAY, May 31, road surfacing works will be taking place on the R675 road from Waterford to Tramore...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 4:05pm Read More

Waterford Sport

Brilliant Blues hit magnificent seven in rampant show

Waterford FC goalscorer Chris Conn-Clarke gets the celebrations of his teammates after scoring his first goal for the club. Photo:...

Grand Slam finish for Waterpark RFC U-10s

The Waterpark RFC U-10 players and coaches with the Six Nations andTriple Crown trophies on their recent trip to the...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 5:44pm Read More

Waterford seek Tailteann Cup win over Tipperary

Waterford’s Conor Murray with Shane O’Donnell of Tipperary in action when the sides last met, in the Munster SFC in...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 5:35pm Read More

Déise aiming for top spot

Pictured at the 2023 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Championship Launch in Croke Park were: Keeley Corbett-Barry of Waterford, Sinead O’Keefe...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 5:26pm Read More

Davy’s sweeper keeper pays off in Thurles

Billy Nolan’s inclusion in the Waterford defence caught nearly everyone by surprise but the Roanmore man fully justifed his selection....

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 5:18pm Read More

“Waterford are not bottlers, a hundred and ten per cent”

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald congratulates his goalkeeper, Shaun O’Brien, after Sunday’s Munster SHC win over Tipperary in FBD Semple Stadium....

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 5:09pm Read More

“We have the talent in that dressing room to be competing”

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates scoring the only goal of the game as Waterford beat Tipperary in the Munster SHC on Sunday...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 4:46pm Read More

“There’s always a method to Davy’s madness”

Munster SHC: Tipperary v Waterford: Reaction: The RTE pundits The madness of Waterford Senior Hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald (pictured above...

Monday, 29/05/23 - 5:28pm Read More

Déise make bittersweet history in the Semple sun

Waterford’s Patrick Fitzgerald finds himself surrounded by blue and gold during this afternoon’s Munster SHC clash at Semple Stadium. Photo:...

Sunday, 28/05/23 - 6:52pm Read More

Waterford restore some pride in the jersey with big win

  Waterford’s Dessie Hutchinson celebrates scoring a goal against Tipperary in the Munster SHC in Semple Stadium, Thurles. Photo: Inpho/Bryan...

Sunday, 28/05/23 - 5:58pm Read More

Waterford face fired up Tipp in Thurles finale

The Waterford team that took on Clare in Thurles in the previous round of the Munster SHC. Photos: Inpho. Sunday,...

Friday, 26/05/23 - 1:51pm Read More

Senior hurling leagues not a serious competition

With all of the problems facing the County Board resulting from the failure of all of our county hurling teams...

Friday, 26/05/23 - 12:49pm Read More

Just one change on Waterford team to take on Tipp

Shaun O’Brien comes into the Waterford team for Sunday’s Munster SHC clash with Tipperary in Thurles. Photo: Inpho/Ryan Byrne The...

Friday, 26/05/23 - 10:45am Read More

Sponsored

Celebrating 50 years of Ireland in the EU this Europe Day

Happy Europe Day from the Southern Regional Assembly! Europe Day is celebrated on 9th May each year to mark the...

Anita Cambie Financial open for business at state-of-the-art new premises

  By Jordan Norris ANITA Cambie Financial have officially opened the doors to their new premises beside St. Joseph and...

Thursday, 04/05/23 - 8:51am Read More

Clonmel’s Kickham Barracks hosts Further Education Open Day

The public has been invited to find out more about the wide range of further education courses available in Clonmel...

Thursday, 20/04/23 - 10:45am Read More

THOUSANDS EXPECTED to COMMEMORATION LIAM LYNCH in FERMOY

  EASTER SUNDAY PIPE BAND PARADE With just a few days to the 100th anniversary of the death of General Liam...

Tuesday, 04/04/23 - 11:43am Read More

National Sport

League of Ireland round-up: Shamrock Rovers back on top after win over Dundalk

Shamrock Rovers are back on top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Rovers managed a 2-0 win at home against...

Joao Moutinho and Diego Costa depart Wolves with Adama Traore in talks to stay

By Damian Spellman, PA Joao Moutinho and Diego Costa are to leave Wolves when their current contracts expire with Adama...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 10:01pm Read More

Novak Djokovic battles past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in French Open marathon

By Eleanor Crooks, PA Tennis Correspondent, Paris Novak Djokovic fought off a terrific challenge from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to reach...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 7:52pm Read More

Rory McIlroy bounces back to form in the Memorial Tournament

By Phil Casey, PA Golf Correspondent Rory McIlroy bounced back from the nightmare finish to his opening round on day...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 7:30pm Read More

England move closer to big win over Ireland in cricket test

By George Sessions, PA England are on the verge of a first victory of the summer after record-breaking innings by...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 7:01pm Read More

Max Verstappen sets the pace again but little to cheer for Lewis Hamilton

By Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, Barcelona Max Verstappen completed a practice double for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix as Lewis...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 6:12pm Read More

Animal activists pledge to shut down Epsom on Derby day

Joseph Draper, PA Animal rights activists in the UK have pledged to “cancel or severely delay” the Epsom Derby on...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 5:47pm Read More

Waterford Entertainment

View from the Green Room: Rockers and Baroquers at SETU Music School

  REVIEW  SETU College St. Chapel: SETU Senior Orchestra   IT’S best bib and tucker for tonight’s gala concert from...

SEA Art Exhibition opening in Tramore

SEA art group will be presenting their work in Tramore this June Bank Holiday weekend. The SEA Art Exhibition will...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 2:21pm Read More

‘Nualas’ star Anne Gildea brings hilarious new show to Garter Lane

Anne Gildea, star from legendary group ‘The Nualas’, is bringing her hilarious new show to the Garter Lane stage this...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 11:38am Read More

Former Irish Ambassador to U.S. Waterford-bound to celebrate James Joyce

  Words and song to mark Bloomsday on June 16   DAN Mulhall, former Irish ambassador to the United States,...

Saturday, 27/05/23 - 1:52pm Read More

Views

View from the Green Room: Rockers and Baroquers at SETU Music School

  REVIEW  SETU College St. Chapel: SETU Senior Orchestra   IT’S best bib and tucker for tonight’s gala concert from...

Fr Liam Power: Christian response to the refugee crisis

  A Question of Faith, Fr Liam Power’s Fortnightly Column   THE story of the blockade of Magowna House in...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 5:10pm Read More

Phoenix: The F**k you tent!

  The Phoenix opinion column has been running in the Waterford News & Star for more than 30 years  ...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 5:07pm Read More

Catherine Drea: It started on the Late Late Show

  As I See It: Catherine Drea’s fortnightly column as published in the Waterford News & Star   EVERYONE I...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 5:02pm Read More

Time Out with Timmy: AI Revolution

  Timmy Ryan’s weekly column for the Waterford News & Star   DOWN through the years we’ve gone from public...

Thursday, 25/05/23 - 1:12pm Read More

Phoenix: The way forward

  The Phoenix opinion column has been running in the Waterford News & Star for more than 30 years  ...

Thursday, 25/05/23 - 1:09pm Read More

View from the Green Room: Death in the afternoon

  REVIEW  Theatre Royal: Bluebeard   THERE’S an elusive quality to this afternoon’s performance by the final year Theatre Studies...

Tuesday, 23/05/23 - 11:52am Read More

National News

Man charged in murder probe after woman found dead in Dundalk

By Cillian Sherlock, PA A man has been charged as part of the investigation into the death of a woman...

Siptu water services strike called off

By Cillian Sherlock, PA A nationwide strike by Siptu members in local authority water services, which was due to start...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 8:52pm Read More

Man charged after footage shows ‘taxi driver threatening passenger with gun’

By Cillian Sherlock, PA A man has been charged with offences including possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 8:19pm Read More

ESB signs agreement with Danish wind energy group to develop offshore farm

Reuters Denmark’s Orsted and ESB have signed an agreement to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio, the Danish wind...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 6:20pm Read More

Original Belfast Agreement completes 800-mile tour across Northern Ireland

By Rebecca Black, PA An original copy of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement has completed an 800 mile-tour across Northern Ireland....

Friday, 02/06/23 - 6:05pm Read More

Varadkar and Martin accept Central Bank warning on budget spending

By Cillian Sherlock, PA The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have accepted advice from the Central Bank that the Government needs to...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 5:52pm Read More

Three people arrested after seizure of cannabis worth €78,000

Kenneth Fox Three people have been arrested after €78,000 worth of cannabis was seized at a premise in Wicklow on...

Friday, 02/06/23 - 5:32pm Read More

Well!

Waterford Photo Gallery: Ursuline Communion

  The children of St Ursula’s pictured on their First Holy Communion day recently… full photo coverage by Joe Evans...

Waterford Photo Gallery: Mercy Communion

  The children of Our Lady of Mercy pictured on their First Holy Communion day recently, as captured by photographer...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 5:25pm Read More

Dario Cavaliere’s Recipe of the Week: Spicy Fish Stew

Chef Dario Cavaliere writes a weekly food column for the Waterford News & Star   THIS is a very light...

Wednesday, 31/05/23 - 5:20pm Read More

From the Archive: Student protests, City Square opening, Snowcream and more…

  Joe Evans scans the Waterford News & Star archives, finding wonderful photos and snippets from the Déise in the...

Tuesday, 30/05/23 - 1:11pm Read More

On The Spot: Sara Dolan

SARA Dolan is the Commercial Director of Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford Treasures and has just completed her first year...

Tuesday, 23/05/23 - 5:59pm Read More

Ultimate Hell Week duo dare Waterfordians “to be brave”

Ultimate Hell Week’s Ray Goggins and Pete the Builder, who are calling on the people of Waterford to take part...

Tuesday, 23/05/23 - 3:04pm Read More

Ivan Daly to exhibit dramatic coastal impressions at Joan Clancy Gallery

Memory Stones, Clonea, Co Waterford by Ivan Daly (Oil on canvas 30x60cm, 2023) COASTWAY ‘Fuaim na Farraige’ Waterford Impressions –...

Tuesday, 23/05/23 - 2:10pm Read More