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FLOOD FEARS IN PASSAGE EAST
Nine months after flooding prompted an emergency community meeting in Passage East, the flood doors that were promised to the village have not yet materialised. And with two named storms hitting Ireland in the past week, fears are rising that the village may flood again and…
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GRAHAM COUGHLAN COMMITS FUTURE TO WATERFORD FC
Waterford FC are thrilled to announce today that Graham Coughlan has committed his future to the Blues, signing a multi-year contract extension to remain as Waterford FC Head Coach. Having joined the Blues on a contract until the end of the 2026 League of Ireland campaign at the…
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Waterford has lower HAP limit than neighbours
Waterford has a lower HAP limit than neighbouring counties like Cork and Kilkenny, despite all these areas being covered by HAP Band 2. HAP limits are the maximum amount of rent a local authority will pay to a private landlord on behalf of a social housing tenant. A single…
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Waterford Security Controversy Sparks Senate Debate
There was a considerable backlash in recent weeks when online media outlets in Waterford re-published details of security allowances paid to Waterford Councillors. Articles concerning these allowances were first published in February but new online articles were published again…
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Trial of bus driver adjourned
The case of a bus driver accused of dangerous driving relating to a fatal collision that claimed the lives of two Waterford teenagers in 2024 has been adjourned to next month. Adrian Doyle, of Ard Glas, Abbey Road, Ferrybank, is charged with dangerous driving, relating to a…
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Former principal of Waterford school jailed for sexually abusing pupil
A former priest and principal of a Waterford primary school has been jailed for sexually abusing a pupil over 40 years ago. Con Desmond (91) with an address in Ennis, Co. Clare, was found guilty of nine counts of indecent assault following a trial held at Waterford Circuit…
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Alleged trespassing at Council owned house
Waterford District Court recently heard a case involving a man accused of trespassing at a vacant house owned by the Council. William Harty (21) of Bay 7, Kilbarry Halting Site, Waterford, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a sitting of Waterford District Court in…
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WATERFORD BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
SHORTLISTED BUSINESS BIOGRAPHIES BEST IN HOSPITALITY The Hat Maker Hotel The Hat Maker is an independently owned boutique hotel offering a distinctive blend of style, comfort and character. Its 16 individually designed bedrooms each have their own personality, creating a…
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Probation Act for retail thefts
A man recently pleaded guilty to committing several retail thefts in Waterford city. Paul Power (39) of 98 Doyle Street, Waterford, appeared at a sitting of Waterford District Court presided over by Judge Catriona Murray. He was charged with three counts of theft, contrary to…
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Suspended sentence for attempt to sell drugs
A Dungarvan woman found with over €12,000 worth of cannabis told Gardaí she was going to sell it to pay off rent arrears but “didn’t know how.” Melissa Kelliher (51) of 13 St Thomas Terrace, Dungarvan, Waterford, appeared before Judge Eugene O’Kelly at Waterford Circuit Criminal…
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The State on Strike
Across Ireland, more than 300,000 went on strike outside their workplace on October 14. Many of the picket lines formed for multiple hours. A major action, comprised of multiple unions, was seen outside UHW where The Munster Express met Waterford Council of Trade Unions…
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Alleged assault at Waterford home
A judge has accepted jurisdiction in the case of a man accused of assaulting his partner. The man, aged in his 40s, appeared before Judge Catriona Murray at Waterford District Court earlier this month. He is charged with alleged assault causing harm, contrary to Section 3 (1)…
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CIF Construct 2026
On Friday, October 16, the Construction Industry Federation held the Construct 2026 Conference, where construction industry leaders and state bodies came together to connect and explore the challenges and opportunities ahead for the construction industry in the South East. It…
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Defendant appears in court for using fake passport
Waterford District Court recently heard a case involving a man who used a fake passport to apply for a PPSN. The man, aged in his 60s, appeared before Judge Catriona Murray in court this month. He pleaded guilty to a charge of using a false instrument, contrary to Section 26 of…