An expert on insects has warned of the dangers of noble false black widow spiders as two Co Waterford women have been treated for severe bites with one spending six days in hospital.

The 28-year-old announced his retirement from the squad on Monday night, ending a ten-year run with the county senior side.

Minister of State John Halligan has added his voice to calls for an independent investigation into mortuary facilities at University Hospital Waterford as the journalist who broke the story tells of six families who have raised concerns.

A rift has emerged between Fianna Fáil’s two candidates in Ireland South after Malcolm Byrne lodged an official complaint to party bosses about his party rival Billy Kelleher, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

The victim of a suspected acid attack feared he would never be able to see again. He had severe facial burns.

Christie Agberhiere told local radio station WLR that she hopes such an attack “never happens to anyone else's child.”

The HSE is failing both the living and the dead in the South East says the PRO for Health Equality, Matt Shanahan.

The acquisition by the Irish Times of a range of media assets, including the Irish Examiner, has created a media group that will reach almost half the population of Ireland.

The sale of the Irish Examiner to The Irish Times as part of a package of media interests will be good for jobs, the newspaper brands and for the industry in general, both parties to the deal have said.

John Halligan says his proposed trip to North Korea was purely about creating cultural ties.

Waterford manager Derek McGrath has categorically dismissed rumours about him replacing Ger Cunningham in Dublin next season, writes John Fogarty.

Waterford manager Derek McGrath has categorically dismissed rumours about him replacing Ger Cunningham in Dublin next season.

Limerick 0-24 Waterford 1-14: A 15-point swing saw Limerick beat Waterford in this Munster SHL clash in Dungarvan, but neither manager was losing the run of himself after this season opener.

The unexpected death of popular radio presenter Billy McCarthy “silenced a familiar voice” that had brought news and debate, light and meaning, and engagement and fun to thousands of people over many years, his funeral Mass heard yesterday.

Waterford radio star Billy McCarthy has died following a “short and sudden illness”, local station WLR FM announced today.

Ronan O’Gara suspects his close mate Paul O’Connell will stick with what he has rather than twist on a lucrative career swansong in France — but he admits cash-rich clubs like Toulon usually get their man.

Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on two buildings in Waterford city.

Gardaí in Waterford investigating a suspected sexual assault on a teenage girl, have arrested a 21-year-old man.

Keep a lid on expectations — that was the message to supporters from new Waterford manager Derek McGrath at the start of the year.

Gardaí in Waterford have been called to a dispute between the ferry operator and the Waterford Castle Hotel.

Diageo has announced that it is ceasing operations at its Waterford Brewery by the end of the year with the loss of all 36 jobs.

The Irish Examiner and a number of regional print titles and broadcast investments are being acquired by Landmark Media Investments Ltd. through a financial restructuring of Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited after a receiver was appointed to the group.

The Taoiseach has said he will honour the commitments the coalition made in its Programme for Government.

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton is calling on Ulster Bank to suspend all charges on its customers' overdrafts until its technical problems have been completely fixed.

Anthony Daly has become the latest high profile hurling figure to condemn the price of a covered stand ticket for Sunday’s Munster semi-final between Clare and Waterford.

Independent TD Mick Wallace looks set to be investigated by the Dáil committee on members interests.

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision in Waterford city, WLR radio station has reported.

OVER the last couple of days you could probably hear the sighing of thanks all over the country as GAA hacks exhaled their gratitude for Michael Ryan’s decision to drop Eoin Kelly from the Waterford senior hurling panel.

WATERFORD star Eoin Kelly has issued a statement on his exclusion from the Déise hurling squad, outlining his disappointment with the decision.

Health Minister James Reilly has told hospital consultants that he would prefer that they were more flexible in their work practices rather than having to cut their wages.

THE potential candidate list for the vacant Waterford hurling job has been cut again as outgoing selector Paraic Fanning won’t be putting his name forward for the position.

A BOOK described as “the most complete and definitive account of 9/11” will have its Irish launch tonight in Dungarvan.

The father of a survivor of the Cork plane crash has been speaking about how his son managed to free himself from the wreckage.

LEGENDARY presenter Gay Byrne is to receive a coveted accolade as a mark of his 50 years in broadcasting.

SENIOR Waterford GAA officials are hopeful that Davy Fitzgerald will remain at the helm next season.

THE WOMAN had rung the radio show from Cappoquin. There was gloom in west Waterford with the proposed liquidation of the local chicken processing plant, but the lady on the line was having none of it.

GOOD FENCES make good neighbours. For Robert Frost, maybe. In Waterford and Kilkenny there’s no such thing as a barrier. Not when you have a Waterford man helping to sponsor the Kilkenny hurlers, and a Kilkenny hurler helping to dress the Waterford hurlers. Michael Moynihan tries to make sense of it.

Local radio stations have won a host of awards at the annual PPI radio awards ceremony in Dublin.

Thomas Crosbie Holdings Ltd (TCH) is part of a consortium which has applied for a radio licence to broadcast to people in the 45+ age group.