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Man questioned in connection with fatal Co Tipp stabbing released without charge

by 07/04/20 4:05pm

A file is being sent to the DPP after a man, being questioned in connection with a Co Tipperary stabbing, was released without charge. On Saturday night, a man in his 40s was stabbed at an apartment complex in the...

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Two women arrested in money laundering probe released without charge

Two women who were arrested as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering have been released without charge. The...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 3:25pm Read More

People urged not to travel this Easter weekend

Lahinch beach Anyone who owns a holiday home is being asked not to travel to it this weekend. A number...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 3:10pm Read More

Man arrested in connection with fatal Tipperary stabbing released without charge

A man arrested by gardaí investigating a stabbing in County Tipperary has been released without charge. On Saturday night, a...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 2:35pm Read More

Over 1,400 Nissan Micras recalled over airbag safety issue

Nissan Ireland is recalling certain Micras over a safety issue. Around 1,468 vehicles, manufactured between October 2016 and November 2019,...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 1:45pm Read More

Man, 20s, arrested in connection with seizure of cocaine worth €51k

A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of cocaine in Co Waterford. While conducting a Covid-19 checkpoint...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 12:25pm Read More

‘We know they are working’: Harris says ‘highly unlikely’ restrictions will be lifted on Sunday

Restrictions on movement will not be lifted on Easter Sunday. While the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) have yet...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 12:15pm Read More

Covid-19: Here’s five tips on protecting your health insurance if you’ve been laid off

One of the country’s leading health insurance experts has issued advice for anyone who wants to keep their health insurance...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 10:35am Read More

Off licences should close during Covid-19 crisis, says public health expert

Off licences should follow pubs in shutting up shop for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a public...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 9:45am Read More

Man, 30s, arrested in connection with string of burglaries in Limerick

Limerick District Court Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to 10 incidents of burglary, attempted burglary, criminal damage and...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 9:25am Read More

Waterford News

Death through a lens

by 07/04/20 1:14pm

ONE of the saddest consequences of the Covid-19 emergency is the lonely death. Funerals, that would normally attract hundreds of mourners, are now limited to 5-10 socially distancing close family members. Lives which deserved the grandest farewell are having to...

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Curbing the spread… so far

  SO far, Waterford appears to be curbing the spread of Covid-19. When the Waterford News & Star went to...

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Gardaí disband Tramore street party

  WATERFORD has seen an increase in parties streamed live online, together with parties taking place in driveways, with speakers,...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 12:40pm Read More

EDITORIAL: No time for complacency

WHILE Covid 19 numbers in Waterford are creeping up, there is hope to be had from the fact that this...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 12:23pm Read More

Cocaine found during Covid-19 spot check

At approximately 23:36hrs on Monday, April 6, Gardaí in Waterford were conducting a Covid 19 checkpoint at the Grannagh Junction...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 11:52am Read More

Property: Cluain Larach offers modern living

What: 4 bed semi-detached house Where: 78 Cluain Larach, Knockenduff, Tramore How much: €275,000 CLUAIN Larach offers a fine blend...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 10:44am Read More

Swell of support for healthcare heroes

A CLINICAL Specialist Radiographer is overwhelmed and grateful for the huge swell of support from the people of Waterford, who...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 10:37am Read More

News & Star delivered to you!

NEW FREE DELIVERY SERVICE FOR WATERFORD CITY AND TRAMORE HOME deliveries of the Waterford News & Star throughout Waterford City...

Tuesday, 07/04/20 - 9:07am Read More

49 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Waterford (as of April 4)

THERE are now 49 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Waterford (as of April 4). Elsewhere in the South East, there...

Monday, 06/04/20 - 6:04pm Read More

Covid-19 crisis to catalyse a ‘revisit of capitalist model’

THE post Covid-19 environment is likely to lead to a reframing of the ‘whole model of capitalism’ according to economist...

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