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Housing the Déise: Homelessness can feel like a lifetime to a child

Since the last budget in which the word ‘homelessness’ was referenced – 2023 – children who are homeless in Ireland has doubled from 3,991 to 5,830 today, a percentage increase of 46%

Waterford Property: 19th-century cottage oozes charm

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Waterford Property: 19th-century cottage oozes charm

Extending to approximately 140sqm, the home has been modernised while retaining its distinctive period appeal

'There has obviously been a big turnaround since Graham came in'

soccer

'There has obviously been a big turnaround since Graham came in'

Written off by many after failing to win any of their opening 16 league games, Waterford have staged a remarkable revival under Graham Coughlan and head into the final day of the season with their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division future firmly ...

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Harnessing the Déise: Community Profile - Damian Nicholls, Tramore Eco Group

This is part of a year-long series on offshore wind energy, funded by Coimisiún na Meán, which appears monthly in the Waterford News & Star

Harnessing the Déise: Offshore wind - Ireland’s passport to energy security

Harnessing the Déise: Offshore wind - Ireland’s passport to energy security

Sustainability and Climate Impact: How offshore wind fits into Ireland’s commitments to climate action

Sustainability and Climate Impact: How offshore wind fits into Ireland’s commitments to climate action

Dungarvan elderly care centre remains non-compliant in same areas year-after-year

Dungarvan elderly care centre remains non-compliant in same areas year-after-year

Winterval set to light up Waterford with festive programme for 2026

Winterval set to light up Waterford with festive programme for 2026

sport

Rampant Rathgormack coast to fourth Conway Cup in a row

Rampant Rathgormack coast to fourth Conway Cup in a row

JJ Kavanagh & Sons’ Waterford Senior Football Championship Final Rathgormack 2-13 (2-2-11) The Nire 0-10 (0-0-10) Rathgormack are Waterford senior football champions for the fourth year running as Kenny Hassett’s side delivered one of their most ...

‘Four in a row hasn’t been mentioned once’ – Rathgormack manager Kenny Hassett

‘Four in a row hasn’t been mentioned once’ – Rathgormack manager Kenny Hassett

Blues produce stunning second half display to ease relegation fears

Blues produce stunning second half display to ease relegation fears

Déise to take on Kilkenny in aid of Waterford Hospice

Déise to take on Kilkenny in aid of Waterford Hospice

'At some point, you have to kick on' - The Nire manager Dick O'Keeffe

'At some point, you have to kick on' - The Nire manager Dick O'Keeffe

community

School news from across the Déise

School news from across the Déise

The overall winner of the Schools Litter Challenge will be announced at a reception in City Hall in December

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

Waterford's Blue Plaques: Dr John Coghlan - Guardian of the Poor

Waterford's Blue Plaques: Dr John Coghlan - Guardian of the Poor

School news from across Waterford

School news from across Waterford

What's on

Blue Raincoat brings Brecht classic to Waterford stage

Blue Raincoat brings Brecht classic to Waterford stage

More than eight decades after it was first staged, its themes of war, displacement and resilience continue to resonate

Award-winning Arborist will perform at Waterford's Phil Grimes Pub

Award-winning Arborist will perform at Waterford's Phil Grimes Pub

At the Movies with James Phelan: No whale of a time

At the Movies with James Phelan: No whale of a time

What's on in Waterford: Halloween fun for all the family

What's on in Waterford: Halloween fun for all the family

Imagine Arts Festival celebrates 25 years with jam-packed programme

Imagine Arts Festival celebrates 25 years with jam-packed programme

Life

Your Fitness: Recovery is key to reducing injury

Your Fitness: Recovery is key to reducing injury

Recovery can be multifaceted in that it covers multiple areas of your life, not just your rest days

Green Fingers: Having the best of both worlds

Green Fingers: Having the best of both worlds

Waterford Property: Elegant Dunmore East property in Kilmacomb on sale

Waterford Property: Elegant Dunmore East property in Kilmacomb on sale

Waterford Property: Stylish cottage in convenient urban setting

Waterford Property: Stylish cottage in convenient urban setting

Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart in Waterford

Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart in Waterford

Opinion

Time to invest more in fostering hope again

Time to invest more in fostering hope again

Catherine Drea writes a fortnightly column for Waterford News & Star titled 'As I See It'

Phoenix: Regional development - is Waterford benefitting or getting crumbs?

Phoenix: Regional development - is Waterford benefitting or getting crumbs?

Editorial: Dismantling the drug business that is preying on our communities

Editorial: Dismantling the drug business that is preying on our communities

Fr Liam Power: The Experience of The Camino

Fr Liam Power: The Experience of The Camino

Phoenix: Why are we waiting?

Phoenix: Why are we waiting?

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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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