Darren Skelton

Bishop warns against Yoga and Mindfulness in schools

by 18/10/19 10:28am

Bishop of Waterford & Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan has written to schools across Waterford City & County warning against the teaching of Yoga and mindfulness. In the letter, which was sent on October 10, Bishop Cullinan said that “Yoga is not...

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Drunk drivers getting off scot-free

by 17/10/19 9:37am

A MEMBER of Waterford Gardaí had no choice but to release five drunk drivers in the past fortnight because he could not get a GP to take a blood sample from the drivers within the mandatory three hour period. In...

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Locals’ show of support for The Haven

A GROUP of approximately 50-70 people – calling themselves “Friends of Dunmore East” – held a peaceful protest outside City...

Thursday, 17/10/19 - 9:33am Read More

Staff levels probed as housing delays continue

FINE Gael Councillor John Cummins quizzed the Council’s housing department at last week’s Plenary Meeting about their staffing levels. “Is...

Thursday, 17/10/19 - 9:30am Read More

Cummins probes ‘protection money’

AT last week’s Plenary Council Meeting, Fine Gael Councillor John Cummins challenged Housing Director Ivan Grimes about an issue, which...

Thursday, 17/10/19 - 9:27am Read More

New bye-laws crack down on buskers and preachers

AT last week’s Plenary Council Meeting, Councillors finalised the relatively contentious Parks, Playgrounds and Open Spaces bye-laws for 2019. Most...

Thursday, 17/10/19 - 9:21am Read More

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Councillors and CEO clash over Embassy document

Thursday, 17/10/19 - 9:18am

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Trolley numbers not telling full story

Friday, 11/10/19 - 11:19am

Food Bank reaches out to city’s needy

Friday, 11/10/19 - 11:06am

A drop in the ocean

Thursday, 10/10/19 - 3:10pm

Arduous conditions persist at ED

Thursday, 10/10/19 - 3:04pm

Government commits to NQ funding

Thursday, 03/10/19 - 12:05pm

Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee

Thursday, 03/10/19 - 12:00pm

War of the Words

Thursday, 03/10/19 - 11:56am

Sent home to die

Wednesday, 02/10/19 - 3:57pm

New bridge is approved, but many obstacles remain

Wednesday, 25/09/19 - 12:06pm

Cath lab upgrade postponed to 2020

Wednesday, 25/09/19 - 12:04pm

UHW’s ED is like a “War Zone”

Wednesday, 25/09/19 - 12:00pm

Council decision could ‘ruin Dunmore’

Wednesday, 25/09/19 - 11:53am

New ‘Audio Alerts’ will keep you on your toes

Thursday, 12/09/19 - 9:48am