Worst year on record for vintners
The National Vintners Association have issued a statement stating that “2012 was one of the worst years on record for our members and as we face into another 12 months under a government that doesn’t...
View ArticleDeath Of Former Waterford Captain Frankie Walsh
Waterford GAA and indeed the wider community is in deep shock this week following the death at the weekend of hurling legend Frankie Walsh. The Mount Sion stalwart who had been in great health up to a...
View ArticleMercy Secondary School celebrates double honour for past pupil
On Thursday the 20th of December, Aoife Barry, was presented with the Gwenda Hurst memorial medal by the Association of Geography Teachers of Ireland. This honour is awarded annually to the student...
View ArticleFive New Fibre Locations Announced
eircom has announced it will roll out its fibre network to five new locations in county Waterford. eircom is constructing Ireland’s largest fibre network and the latest phase in the roll out will bring...
View ArticlePickardstown Ambush Anniversary
Sinn Féin McGrath /O’Brien Cumann, East Waterford. are holding a 92nd Anniversary Commemoration at the Pickardstown Shrine, Tramore, Co. Waterford.Assemble at Pickardstown cross at 11.30am on the...
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Minister Reilly must commit to the future of WRH - RyanWaterford City Councillor Seamus Ryan has called on the Minister for Health James Reilly to commit to the future of Waterford Regional Hospital....
View ArticleTramore I.C.A. Notes
2012 ended with our Christmas party and auction. As always the ladies were very generous, this year the chosen charity is An Grianan. The evening ended with a delicious buffet, and Carols to start off...
View ArticleDungarvan Community Hospital Ban
Complete ban on visiting in place at Dungarvan Community HospitalIn the interests of patient care and as a precaution, a full ban on visiting is in place at Dungarvan Community Hospital, in a bid to...
View ArticleFlybe – Europe’s largest regional airline
Summer Schedule announced for Waterford AirportFlybe, Europe’s largest regional airline operates from Waterford to Birmingham five times per week from February 22 and as passengers plan summer breaks,...
View ArticleWIT secures €3.7m investment from Science Foundation
Ireland for enhancement of Research InfrastructureWaterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has recently signed papers with the Science Foundation of Ireland (SFI), securing almost €3.7m in research...
View ArticleWaterford Airport based company the International Acade
As one of the first companies in Ireland to be validated by QQI (FETAC) through their new Common Award System, the International Academy of Travel (IAOT) is once again at the forefront delivering...
View ArticleWaterford company aim to impress international buyers at Showcase
A small company from Waterford is planning to make a big impact on international buyers within the ‘Enterprise Zone’ at this month’s Showcase event in the RDS in Dublin.In all, 75 small businesses,...
View ArticleIrish Cancer Society support programme
People recently diagnosed with secondary cancer in Waterford are invited to take part in Irish Cancer Society support programmeThe Irish Cancer Society is launching a new programme to help those...
View ArticleConway welcomes radical reform to Freedom of Information laws
Labour TD for Waterford Ciara Conway says moves are underway to make it easier for people to access information from a range of public bodies , including the Garda? and NAMA."My colleague, Minister...
View ArticlePanic alarm cuts would have cost lives John Halligan TD
Independent TD for Waterford Deputy John Halligan has welcomed the Government’s U-turn on a proposal to half the grant for home panic alarms, a plan which Deputy Halligan described as ‘short-sighted...
View ArticleSinn Fein Councillor opposes HSE Service Plan
Sinn Fein City Councillor John Hearne has described the HSE Service Plan 2013, approved today by Health Minister James Reilly, as a plan for slashing our public health services.Describing the cutting...
View ArticleCullinane - Job Creation
Cullinane to begin intensive series of consultation meetings on Job Creation in the SoutheastSinn Féin Senator David Cullinane will shortly begin a series of consultation meetings across the Southeast...
View ArticlePro-Life campaigner debating challenge to Waterford Oireachtas Members
A prominent Waterford Pro-Life campaigner Mr. John Walsh, The Grange, John’s Hill has thrown down the gauntlet to three local Oireachtas members to debate the issue at any time and at any venue of...
View ArticleMayor’s Gala Ball 2013
The Mayor of Waterford councillor Jim Darcy will be hosting his Gala Ball on Saturday the 13th April 2013 at 7pm. in the Tower Hotel. The evening will kick off with a drinks reception at 7pm followed...
View Article23% Drop In Houses
23% Drop In Houses Built In Waterford Up To November 2012 CifAccording to the latest CIF National Housing Statistics Bulletin this represented a drop of 23% or 58 houses compared to the same period in...
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