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Waterford nurse - 'I was the frailest and most vulnerable I'd ever been in my life"
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (1410+ words) 24 May 2026 4: 59 PM Multiple Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in Ireland and around 3, 000people in Irelandare currently living with it. Waterford nurse Mimi Laffan (57) has shared her story of being diagnosed with the incurable blood cancer in what is…...
‘Are we going to put flyers on them? ’ - Waterford parking boards haven’t worked in years
1+ week, 2+ day ago (19+ words) The issue was raised by Cllr Declan Barry at the May plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council...
Waterford pensioners ‘cannot feel comfortable’ amid ‘clear shortage of parking’
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (84+ words) Cllr Kate O’Mahoney spoke on the subject at the May plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council...
Big boost for Waterford soccer club as permission granted for new gym facility
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (216+ words) 24 May 2026 10: 59 AM A soccer club in Waterford city has received a big boost after it was given the go-ahead to construct a new gym facility. Villa FC has been granted planning permission for the development at its club grounds of…...
Highly-anticipated literature event with Irish author comes to Waterford
1+ week, 3+ day ago (352+ words) Jen Bray released her debut novel 'The Lies Between Us' recently" 23 May 2026 1: 59 PM Dunmore East Library is delighted to host a literature event following the release of author Jen Bray's debut novel." "The Lies Between Us' features three sisters, a…...
Retired Waterford teacher jailed for 15 years over 97 sexual offences against boys
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (926+ words) 22 May 2026 9: 59 PM An 81-year-old former teacher has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of 97 sexual offences against four teenage boys. The Central Criminal Court heard that Barra Connolly was found guilty by a jury sitting in…...
Stunning places" - Boost for Waterford as local nature projects set to be enhanced
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (352+ words) The sand dunes in Tramore and (inset) Minister John Cummins 22 May 2026 4: 59 PM Funding has been announced to support a number of local nature projects in County Waterford. Minister of State and Waterford Fine Gael TD John Cummins has announced that…...
Waterford club has "absolutely nothing left" after devastating Tycor fire
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (12+ words) Waterford Live...
Call for urgency as "devastation" of Waterford fire raised in European Parliament
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (397+ words) Sinn F'in MEP Kathleen Funchion speaking in the European Parliament and (right) the damage done to roof of the Tycor Business Centre. 21 May 2026 9: 59 PM The "devastation" of the fire at the Tycor Business Centre in Waterford city has been raised…...
‘Messages of intimidation’ being spray-painted on council houses in Waterford
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (403+ words) 21 May 2026 1: 59 PM "Messages of intimidation" are being spray-painted on the outside walls of council houses in Waterford, a council meeting has heard." Fianna F'il councillor Eamon Quinlan spoke on the subject at the May plenary meeting of Waterford City and…...