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Special report: Waterford hoteliers earned more than €36m in state contracts for refugee accommodation

€23 million was routed through Treacy's Hotel's Waterford address, while three of the hotel's associated companies pulled in another €32 million from state contracts

Doctor denies sexual assault allegations - trial continues at Waterford Circuit Court

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Doctor denies sexual assault allegations - trial continues at Waterford Circuit Court

On day three of the trial, a written memo of the defendant’s interview with gardaí was read aloud for the jury

Queally gives key update ahead of Waterford's trip to Ennis

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Waterford team for Munster opener against Clare is named

Waterford Senior hurling manager Peter Queally has named his starting team to take on Clare in the Munster Senior hurling championship opener at Cusack Park on Sunday with a 2pm throw-in.

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Sudoku of the day, March 3

Sudoku of the day, March 3

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At The Movies with James Phelan: The Three Urns

At The Movies with James Phelan: The Three Urns

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New contract for Waterford Search and Rescue officially launched

New contract for Waterford Search and Rescue officially launched

The new contract sees a change of operators from CHC Ireland to Bristow Ireland

Winterval made €320k loss before council compensation in 2025

Winterval made €320k loss before council compensation in 2025

Obituary: Bernard Byrne was devoted to his family

Obituary: Bernard Byrne was devoted to his family

Phoenix Yard continues to expand street food offering in the heart of Waterford City

Phoenix Yard continues to expand street food offering in the heart of Waterford City

Graveyard in Waterford sinking into adjacent field

Graveyard in Waterford sinking into adjacent field

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Electric Déise under-20s come back to collar Clare

Electric Déise under-20s come back to collar Clare

Munster Under-20 Football Championship Phase 2 Round 2Clare 2-13 Waterford 2-14 The Waterford under-20 footballers fought back from seven points behind to claim a famous victory in Clare on Thursday night, as Paddy McCarthy’s 65th-minute free sealed ...

‘We’re not far off and we never have been’ – Peter Queally

‘We’re not far off and we never have been’ – Peter Queally

Expect the unexpected with Waterford

Expect the unexpected with Waterford

Our trip to Sligo is a very important one for us

Our trip to Sligo is a very important one for us

‘This is a missed opportunity for Waterford when they reflect on things’

‘This is a missed opportunity for Waterford when they reflect on things’

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Local Notes: GAA fundraiser, Daffodil Day success, Easter hamper raffle and more

Local Notes: GAA fundraiser, Daffodil Day success, Easter hamper raffle and more

Events and happenings from in and around the Portlaw area

Local Notes: Waterford Food Bank, cafe theology and Biodiversity Week

Local Notes: Waterford Food Bank, cafe theology and Biodiversity Week

Local Notes: Alice in Wonderland is coming to Stradbally

Local Notes: Alice in Wonderland is coming to Stradbally

Local Notes: Charity concerts, memorial fun run and Spring into Learning

Local Notes: Charity concerts, memorial fun run and Spring into Learning

Local Notes: Riddle of the week, sympathies, running club news and more

Local Notes: Riddle of the week, sympathies, running club news and more

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View from the Green Room: Recalling the Dubliners

View from the Green Room: Recalling the Dubliners

'Dubliners Encore' is a superb production

View from the Green Room: Cockle Shell heroines

View from the Green Room: Cockle Shell heroines

View from the Green Room: Sell out Swan Lake a triumph

View from the Green Room: Sell out Swan Lake a triumph

At The Movies with James Phelan: Ready or Not 2 - Here I Come

At The Movies with James Phelan: Ready or Not 2 - Here I Come

View from the Green Room: Not for the faint hearted

View from the Green Room: Not for the faint hearted

Life

Waterford Weddings: Sunny March wedding for couple who fell in love during lockdown

Waterford Weddings: Sunny March wedding for couple who fell in love during lockdown

The couple met through mutual friends in 2019 and started dating in 2020

Why rest isn’t always the answer when it comes to pain?

Why rest isn’t always the answer when it comes to pain?

April showers might dampen our enthusiasm

April showers might dampen our enthusiasm

Waterford Property: Community and convenience in mature neighbourhood

Waterford Property: Community and convenience in mature neighbourhood

Farming: Food production costs rocket while prices stagnate

Farming: Food production costs rocket while prices stagnate

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Penalty points and the dreaded N25 speed camera

Letter to the Editor: Penalty points and the dreaded N25 speed camera

'I would describe myself as a responsible and safe driver and try to always stay within the rules'

Easter commemorations in County Waterford as relevant as ever

Easter commemorations in County Waterford as relevant as ever

The dark side of the moon

The dark side of the moon

The Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity

REVIEW: Author gives readers peek inside mind of an ordinary woman - the results are extraordinary

REVIEW: Author gives readers peek inside mind of an ordinary woman - the results are extraordinary

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A message to the Waterford community from Pieta

A message to the Waterford community from Pieta

Small financial decisions that could make a big difference in 2026

Small financial decisions that could make a big difference in 2026

Position Available: Early Years Educator 40hrs per week.

Position Available: Early Years Educator 40hrs per week.

Campion Insurance strengthens leadership team to drive strategic growth

Campion Insurance strengthens leadership team to drive strategic growth

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