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Gardaí seize 12 dogs in Tipperary as part of anti-dog theft campaign

by 30/09/20 6:20pm

The dogs were taken into care for suspected neglect. Photo: An Garda Síochána. Gardaí have seized 12 dogs in Tipperary as part of the force’s ongoing anti-dog theft awareness campaign. Gardaí in Roscrea seized the dogs in the Templemore area...

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Covid-19: 429 new cases, one additional death

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has confirmed and additional 429 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded today, with...

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Storm Alex set to sweep over Ireland

Met Éireann has warned that stormy conditions are set to hit the country over the coming days. Storm Alex has...

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Gardaí investigating fire at former convent

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a fire that occurred at a former convent in Co Cork yesterday. Gardaí were...

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Irish domestic travel up by 6% in 2019

The restrictions on international travel due to Covid-19 may have wreaked havoc on the holiday plans of many families this...

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New Look says some landlords want it to ‘gamble’ its future

By Ann O’Loughlin New Look has said some of its store landlords want the fashion retailer to take a “gamble”...

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Prosecution completes its evidence in trial of man who denies murdering former flatmate

By Alison O’Riordan Michal Kurek, a homeless man with addiction difficulties, was found lying face down in the gateway of...

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Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 figures continue to soar to new record

Yesterday the North’s First Minister Arlene Foster described the increase in cases as “of serious concern”. Photo: Press Association. Additional...

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Belvedere College Leaving Cert student case to be ‘lead’ challenge to grading system

By Ann O’Loughlin An action by a Leaving Cert student at Dublin’s Belvedere College has been chosen as the “lead”...

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Three arrested in Limerick as part of investigation into suspected dissident republican activity

Three men have been arrested and six properties searched in Limerick City and County as part of an operation targeting...

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Waterford News

Former Debenhams workers enter third day occupying Waterford store

by 30/09/20 6:05pm

FORMER Debenhams workers in Waterford are now heading into their third day of occupation at the closed store in City Square Shopping Centre and 175th day of picketing. The former workers are calling on the Taoiseach and the Minister for...

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429 new cases of covid-19 – 1 new death

THE Department of Health has reported 429 new cases of Covid 19 and one further death (RIP) Of the cases...

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Developments in pipeline for Carrickphierish

TWO significant developments are in the pipeline for the Carrickphierish Road, involving an increase in Traveller bays at an existing...

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SVP to transfer Waterford hostel management to another homeless charity

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) has announced that it is planning to transfer the management of hostels,...

Wednesday, 30/09/20 - 4:39pm Read More

Property: Beautiful Ferrybank four-bed home

What: Four bed house Where: 1 Arlington Grove, Ferrybank How much: €350,000 ENNIS Gough Property is delighted to present this...

Wednesday, 30/09/20 - 2:47pm Read More

Steph Golds: Looking inward to look outward

Steph Golds learned how to drive at 16, realising fast that getting from Annestown to Tramore everyday was going to...

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DARREN SKELTON: Let’s party like it’s 2022

The View from the Blue, which appeared in this week’s edition of the Waterford News & Star THIS week, we...

Wednesday, 30/09/20 - 10:56am Read More

Pharma expert details plans to roll out 10-minute Covid-19 finger prick test

A Pharma expert has shared her plans to launch a 10-minute finger prick test for COVID19 with Waterford based entrepreneur...

Wednesday, 30/09/20 - 10:36am Read More

Cross-Council building blocks for city’s future not yet agreed

AS of Friday, September 11, Waterford City & County Council has yet to establish a spatial breakdown of the Metropolitan...

Wednesday, 30/09/20 - 10:10am Read More

363 new cases – 1 new death

THE Department of Health has reported 363 new cases of Covid-19 and one new death. Of the cases notified today;...

Tuesday, 29/09/20 - 5:59pm Read More