Most victims from rural areasFour out of five people attending the Wexford Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services last year were from rural areas.Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Despite rain, no damp squib in WaterfordThousands of hardy spectators braved appalling weather conditions to view the parade in Waterford.Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Man is still being held over two murdersGardaí were continuing to investigate the murders of a well-known publican and a former employee of his in west Waterford at …Mon Mar 11 2002 - 00:00
Cancer patients struggle to get radiotherapyFewer than half of breast cancer patients in the south-east receive radiotherapy, although 75 per cent require it, the South …Thu Mar 07 2002 - 00:00
Some well-known names behind competing bidsBeat 101 WLR FM is leading the Beat 101 bid and would have a 30 per cent share in the companyWed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
Music stations say their programmes would be aimed at younger listenersBoth Power FM and Beat 101 say young people are not being served by local radio stations and promise a format dominated by pop…Wed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
Rival contenders for radio station do battleA battle is under way between two heavyweight contenders for the right to run Ireland's first regional radio station, to be aimed…Wed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
Man who died in fire in Tramore unidentifiedGardai are attempting to identify the body of a man who died in a fire in Tramore, Co Waterford, early yesterday.Thu Feb 21 2002 - 00:00
ESB to build a wind farm at CarnsoreMore than two decades after its first plan for the area was foiled by public opposition, the ESB is at last set to build a generating…Wed Feb 20 2002 - 00:00
Tanaiste fears some politicians may use 'racist card' in election"Irresponsible" comments about asylum-seekers were criticised yesterday by the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, who said she feared some …Sat Feb 16 2002 - 00:00
Garda procedures in Waterford defendedThe senior garda at the centre of the row over crime detection rates in Waterford insisted yesterday that there was nothing improper…Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Children take a magical 'Bus' tripPolitics is the theme of Barnstorm Theatre's latest high-energy production, and children from six to 12 are packing the Watergate…Wed Feb 13 2002 - 00:00
Carer won't be a single-issue candidateThe director of the Carers' Association says he will not be a single-issue candidate in the forthcoming electionWed Feb 13 2002 - 00:00
Cancer care is criticised by consultantCancer statistics published last week mask the true extent of inefficiencies in the health service, according to a consultant…Mon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
Hopes rise of solution to dispute over Clew Bay fish farmingIt is not quite a "breakthrough", but significant progress has been made in the past week in the dispute over the future of Clew…Mon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
Tramore Town Council seeks health board meeting over asylum-seekersTramore Town Council is to seek a meeting with the South Eastern Health Board over the number of asylum-seekers living in the…Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
College concerned as drug firm invites 2,000 GPs to buy its sharesA Clonmel-based pharmaceutical company has invited 2,000 family doctors to avail of a "unique opportunity" to buy its sharesThu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
Parents picket over poor school conditionsParents yesterday picketed a Wexford Gaelscoil in protest at conditions and to highlight their demand for a new school building…Wed Feb 06 2002 - 00:00
Pupils to stay home in protest at lack of new school buildingPupils at a Wexford Gaelscoil are to be withdrawn from classes today in protest at the Department of Education's failure to provide…Tue Feb 05 2002 - 00:00
Storm wreaks havoc with New Ross hit most severelySOUTH EAST: Householders and businesses in New Ross, Co Wexford, were yesterday attempting to recover from the worst flooding…Sat Feb 02 2002 - 00:00
Road closure caused by subsidence at Kilkenny zinc mineA road has been closed in Co Kilkenny following a rock collapse at a zinc mine in Galmoy.Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Travellers want planning permission for housing estate overturnedTravellers living in a Waterford city halting site have asked An Bord Pleanála to overturn planning permission for an adjoining…Thu Jan 31 2002 - 00:00
Runner-up now stands for PDs in WaterfordTramore councillor Michael Flynn is to be the Progressive Democrats' election candidate in Waterford following the withdrawal…Wed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
Harney says motorway will be built on timeThe proposed Dublin-Waterford motorway or dual carriageway will be built without delay, the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has promised…Wed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
Erasing bitter memories of the workhouseNew York and Callan, Co Kilkenny, may have little in commonWed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
Vote Carlow before party, says FF candidateA Fianna Fáil election candidate has caused a row by saying he will not be asking his supporters to give second- and third-preference…Wed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
Skid problem in new road surfacing raises safety concernsThe National Roads Authority has voiced safety concerns about a surface material used in several recent road projectsThu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
Airline takeover promises jobs for WaterfordAn increase in jobs and services at the South East Regional Airport in Waterford have been promised following the takeover of…Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
Eircom compensation plan would set dangerous precedent - HarneyFine Gael's plan to offer a tax deal to compensate Eircom shareholders would create "a very dangerous precedent", the Tánaiste…Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
Enniscorthy to get 150 new jobs as medical device firm expandsWexford is to receive a much needed employment fillip today with the announcement that 150 jobs are to be created at a medical…Tue Jan 22 2002 - 00:00
Public to be consulted on developing Kilkenny quaysThe first step towards a major redevelopment of Kilkenny's city-centre quays area was taken this week with the launch of a public…Sat Jan 19 2002 - 00:00
Kilkenny County Council knew about illegal dumpAn illegal dump has been operating for at least three years about 250 yards from Kilkenny County Council's area office in south…Thu Jan 17 2002 - 00:00
Nice roadshow still draws many negative reviewsA roadshow to ascertain the Irish people's views on the future of Europe has successfully begun, but the Government may not like…Wed Jan 16 2002 - 00:00
Call for 'urgent' prevention of coastal erosionWork to prevent further coastal erosion and protect wildlife habitats in Dungarvan should get under way this year, Waterford …Wed Jan 16 2002 - 00:00
Street theatre to move to new studiosAfter 10 years providing the best free show in Ireland, Spraoi is about to ask for a small payment in return.Wed Jan 16 2002 - 00:00
Wexford to get refuge for women victims of violenceAfter a campaign of almost 20 years, Wexford is finally to have its own women's refuge.Wed Jan 16 2002 - 00:00
€1,000 prize in young writers' competitionPlans are under way for this year's Sean Dunne Literary Festival, an annual event in which Waterford city remembers the writer…Wed Jan 16 2002 - 00:00
Growth of EU is seen as beneficialEnlargemnet of the European Union will bring benefits to both candidate countries and existing member-states, the deputy leader…Tue Jan 15 2002 - 00:00
270 Red Sail staff laid offAbout 270 staff at the fish processing group Red Sail have been laid off by the receiver appointed to the companies last week…Tue Jan 15 2002 - 00:00
Tramore council concerned over asylum-seeker numbersPublic representatives in Tramore, Co Waterford, are to seek a meeting with State agencies over the number of asylum-seekers …Fri Jan 11 2002 - 00:00
Illegal dumping at a number of sites in KilkennyKilkenny County Council is to relaunch its post-Christmas recycling campaign after serious illegal dumping at a number of sites…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Tourism chiefs to plan recovery strategy after difficult 2001Tourism chiefs in the south east meet tomorrow to discuss a recovery strategy for the industry following the setbacks which made…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Service will recall air-crash victimsThe victims of the first fatal Aer Lingus crash, which happened 50 years ago tomorrow, will be remembered at an ecumenical service…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Waterford makes the switch with easeThe punt may be legal tender for some weeks yet, but yesterday it seemed as if nobody had told the people of Waterford.Thu Jan 03 2002 - 00:00
Retail and housing complex rejectedPlanning permission for a major retail, commercial and residential development in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, has been overturned…Thu Jan 03 2002 - 00:00
Reluctant celebrity's delight at honour from her home cityAnna Manahan never wanted to be a star, but fame "stole up" on her unknowingly, she says.Wed Jan 02 2002 - 00:00
Bitterness remains after Wexford Weaving closureSix months after the closure of Wexford Weaving with the loss of 150 jobs, staff and the local community in general remain bitter…Fri Dec 21 2001 - 00:00
Gorey's dilemma: to keep open space or developA proposal to rezone an open space used for recreation and sports in Gorey, Co Wexford, has caused a major political row.Wed Dec 19 2001 - 00:00
Wexford Electronix receiver appointedSeveral hundred jobs were threatened in Wexford yesterday when one of the town's biggest employers went into receivership.Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Wexford family resists threat of deportationA family living in Wexford for almost three years has been told it is to be deported back to Tajikistan.Wed Dec 12 2001 - 00:00
