Fumes at ferry crossing making life unbearable, says councillorA Waterford councillor has said fumes from traffic loading and disembarking from a ferry service from Passage East, Co Waterford…Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
Man 'stable' following stabbingA man is recovering in hospital following a stabbing incident at a halting site in Waterford yesterday morning.Sat Jul 08 2006 - 01:00
Parents call for autistic school fundsParents of autistic children in Waterford are urging the Government to release finance approved to the board of management of…Thu Jun 29 2006 - 01:00
HSE looks into hepatitis B incidence in SEThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating the discovery of hepatitis B in a number of patients in the southeast region…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí investigate youth's deathGardaí in Co Waterford have launched an investigation after the discovery of a youth's body at the rear of a private house in…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Removal of house fire victimsUp to 2,000 people gathered yesterday evening at St Saviour's Church in Ballybeg, Waterford, for the removal of Bryan and Johanna…Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
Mueseum salutes showband eraToday starts the shuffle back to the Hucklebuck in Waterford city.Wed Jun 07 2006 - 01:00
Horse breeder died from four stab woundsThe death of a horse breeder murdered after returning home from a funeral last July was due to haemorrhage and shock following…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Families seeking asylum may have to be relocatedA home-school liaison teacher is appealing to the Department of Justice to allow asylum-seeking families living in Carrick-on…Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Lone raiders rob banks in Limerick and WaterfordGardaí are investigating robberies at two banks in Limerick and Waterford yesterdayTue May 09 2006 - 01:00
Man on withholding evidence chargeA 39-year-old man was charged yesterday with withholding evidence from gardaí in relation to the murder of James Purcell, who…Fri May 05 2006 - 01:00
Garda guilty of stealing underwear, harassmentA garda who stole a woman's underwear and posted fliers advertising lewd acts by her in various inner-city phone booths received…Wed May 03 2006 - 01:00
Stanley workers vote to accept new agreementManufacturing workers at Waterford Stanley have voted in favour of terms offered by the company following a dispute threatening…Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
Stanley workers to vote today on new dealThe workforce at Waterford Stanley will vote today to decide if it will accept proposals to settle a dispute threatening 120 …Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00
Waterford Stanley staff may drop relocation claimEmployees at Waterford Stanley said they will not seek a one-off relocation payment from the company should management guarantee…Mon Apr 24 2006 - 01:00
120 Waterford Stanley jobs at riskManagement at Waterford Stanley served protective notice to its 120 stove-manufacturing employees at its plant in the city yesterday…Sat Apr 22 2006 - 01:00
Search for missing crew continuesA full air and sea search will be resumed this morning off the south-east coast for the two missing members of the crew of the…Sat Apr 01 2006 - 01:00
Marchers protest against school losing special statusAn estimated 1,000 people marched from a school to a Department of Education office in Waterford city centre yesterday to prevent…Thu Mar 30 2006 - 01:00
Siptu lifts picket at Waterford hospitalUnofficial dispute: Siptu members lifted their picket at Waterford Regional Hospital last night but the unofficial dispute led…Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Waterford teenager stabbed on busA teenager in Waterford has received stab injuries to his shoulder, leg and hand while on a bus in the city.Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
Waterford residents protest over €150 charge for refuseUp to 100 members of a residents group opposing the introduction of an annual refuse charge of €150 made their way into a town…Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00
53 jobs to go at Carrick-on-Suir plantA bicycle component manufacturing plant in Carrick-on-Suir is to close later this year with the loss of 53 jobs.Thu Feb 02 2006 - 00:00
Man charged with rape of girl in WaterfordA man has been charged in connection with the alleged rape of a minor in Waterford on Monday morning last.Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
Waterford memorial to the fallen of first World WarThe youngest Allied soldier killed in the first World War will be included in a roll of honour on a memorial to commemorate the…Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
Expert stresses 'team work' to combat MRSAAn expert on infection control has said the behaviour that enables hospital infections such as MRSA to spread needs to change…Sat Jan 28 2006 - 00:00
An Taisce hails refusal of landfill site for WaterfordAn Taisce said the Environmental Protection Agency made "a landmark ruling" for nature conservation in Ireland following its …Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
TD warns of coastal erosionA €3 million grant to prevent coastal erosion nationwide is to be announced by the Department of the Marine for this year.Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Skateboarders face heavy fines for using parksCyclists, skaters and those holding a public meeting without written permission in Waterford's open spaces could be fined up …Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Dangers of binge drinking outlinedA leading specialist on alcohol abuse said current marketing techniques attempted to "normalise drinking" and called for "the…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Patient tells of unhygienic practicesA cystic fibrosis sufferer told a weekend conference on MRSA how on several occasions he saw cleaners tend to his room and bathroom…Mon Nov 07 2005 - 00:00
Council approves €50m harbour planWaterford County Council has granted conditional planning permission for a €50 million harbour development at Dunmore East to…Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
Waterford awarded status of Fairtrade cityWaterford is the first Irish city to be granted Fairtrade status by Fairtrade Mark Ireland.Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Man in intensive care after Waterford shootingA man is in intensive care following a shooting incident in Waterford city on Monday evening last.Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
€50m harbour development at Dunmore East opposedThe Port of Waterford company has objected to a planning application for a proposed €50 million harbour development at Dunmore…Fri Sept 23 2005 - 01:00
The tall ships are coming to start their racePassers-by looked expectantly as more than 20 tall ships berthed yesterday along Waterford's quays.Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Circus worker injured in elephant attackA man is critically ill in hospital after he was attacked by an elephant at a circus in a Co Waterford town.Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Seven-year-old critical after fall from school busA seven-year-old boy is critical but stable after falling from the rear emergency door of a Bus Éireann school bus.Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Protest at breastfeeding restrictionKathy Sinnott MEP yesterday led a group of parents and children in a protest against the South Eastern Health Board (SEHB) following…Sat Jun 04 2005 - 01:00
Two councils charged with landfill offencesWaterford City and County Councils were charged in two separate cases yesterday with various offences of failing to comply with…Sat May 07 2005 - 01:00
Violence Against Women: Vigil at Leinster HouseMembers of Women's Aid yesterday observed a minute's silence outside Leinster House, Dublin, in support of International Day …Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
Pigs' heads may be 'cute' but ISPCA deplores stunt in Waterford as a disgusting jokeThe Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has described the actions of a theatre company and a PR firm as "disgusting…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
