Retired teacher who detailed abuse in diaries is jailed for 15 years for assaults on four boys
Barra Connolly (81), who taught at Lismore CBS in Co Waterford, used pretext of free grinds to lure underage boys to his house
Waterford
All cars should have inbuilt breathalysers to combat drink-driving, Oireachtas committee told
One in 15 cars on Irish roads not insured, adding to the costs for law-abiding drivers, says Mibi
Bureau to tackle invasive species set up in Waterford
New strategy for managing any future occurrence of Asian hornet in Ireland also established
As smart cities reduce car use, Ireland goes all in
Critical Infrastructure Bill will be a disaster for Ireland’s climate commitments
Man (63) who raped vulnerable teenage boy on Waterford beach after meeting on dating app is jailed
Neil Elliott, of Cheekpoint, Co Waterford, pleads guilty to rape of teenager (16) in Tramore in August 2022
Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses and groups impacted by Waterford fire
Under the scheme businesses can apply for up to €30,000 in funding
Full list of all the Blue Flag beaches across Ireland revealed
Duncannon, Co Wexford and Bunmahon, Co Waterford regained flags for first time in 19 years and 14 years respectively
‘It’s kind of scary’: Residents told not to mow lawns and to rewash clothes days after Wateford fire
The Tycor Business Centre – much of which was destroyed in the blaze – is full of potentially deadly asbestos
Rodent infestations and spider egg sacs among reasons for food closure orders in Dublin, Cork and Waterford
Five restaurants and food services were served with the orders last month
Waterford fire response to dominate weekly Cabinet meeting
Agenda to include means of supporting 40 businesses affected by blaze
‘The loss is immeasurable’: Costume business among those destroyed by Waterford fire
Investigators have found asbestos among debris from building that was home to 40 businesses
‘A lifetime’s work down the drain’: Businessman’s premises destroyed by Waterford fire
Firefighters from several towns descended on industrial estate to battle Saturday evening blaze
Shamrock Rovers’ teens shine, Bohemians end winless run: Friday’s League of Ireland lessons
Graham Coughlan sees size of task as first game in charge of Waterford ends in defeat against St Pat’s
Stradbally Hall goes into overdrive for auction to include a 1990 Porsche 944 Turbo
Other cars at Sheppard’s auction include a yellow Lotus Elan Sprint 54 and a 1997 Bentley Brooklands
Tesco fails to get order forcing homeware retailer to stay open in superstore
Choice Stores outlet in Waterford will not have to trade pending the full hearing of dispute
How brilliantly cheeky of RTÉ to essentially launch their version of Who Do You Think You Are?
Review: The programme brings a satisfyingly human touch to our understanding of the 1926 census, showing the complicated lives behind the raw facts and figures
Irish baby among world’s first to receive experimental gene therapy
Scientists hope trial will lead to treatment for rare and fatal Canavan disease
Man (39) remanded in custody charged with murder of Yveta Donovalova in Co Waterford
Tomas Marvanek appeared before Waterford District Court after mother of three (43) found with stab wounds in her home
Met Éireann issues rain warning for two counties with possibility of ‘thundery rain’
Status yellow notice issued by forecaster for counties Cork and Waterford for Thursday
Man (39) questioned by gardaí over death of mother of three in Waterford
Suspect arrested at scene of death of Yveta Donovalova (43) and received medical treatment before being detained
Woman (40s) dies in fatal assault in Waterford
A man also in his 40s arrested following incident at house in Grange Heights
Audi RS5 arrives with a plug – and piles on power and weight
Hybrid 630hp saloon promises supercar pace and has €115,000 price tag
Mount Juliet jewel heist, Malahide murders: The ‘eventful’ weekend of 1926 Irish census
The Irish person who garnered perhaps the most international attention 100 years ago does not appear in the independent Irish State’s first census at all
Truck show cancelled due to ‘ongoing fuel crisis’ as more protests planned
Protests against fuel prices are to take place in Dublin and Carlow
Waterford man (45) charged with assault following death of father on farm
John Cashman snr (73) was pronounced dead at scene of incident near Dungarvan
Man on trial charged with 53 counts of rape and sexual assault of a child
Woman alleges man began abusing her on a regular, prolonged basis shortly before her 10th birthday
Man charged over farmer’s death in Co Waterford
Farmer, who was in his 70s, pronounced dead at scene in Cappagh, Dungarvan
Met Éireann rain and wind warnings in place for eight counties today
Gales and downpours forecast for Friday ahead of unsettled few days
The man running the Irish firm selling roughly 12 million burgers a week to McDonald’s
Dawn Meats chief Niall Browne on the potential for its New Zealand deal, why red meat is good for us, and climate change challenges for the industry
Event guide: The House Must Win, Alison Spittle and other best things to see in Ireland next week
April 11th-17th, 2026: The best gigs, festivals, art and more coming your way this week
Condé Nast Traveller reveals its seven wonders of Ireland for 2026, and there’s no Dublin or Galway
The travel publication offers a list of some lesser known parts of the country to explore
Move to Waterford from Budapest followed school curriculum changes in Hungary
Marton Bisztrai says school curriculum changes in Hungary prompted him to leave his homeland
Waterford builders’ providers told to pay its staff €48,000
Labour Court recommends providing vouchers as ‘gesture of goodwill’ in return for using new two-way radio system
Independent filling stations suffer ‘huge’ losses under soaring gas prices
One filling station owner says fuel price rises have never been so bad ‘for as long as I’ve had a filling station’
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