Gay neighbours are good for property values, the first research of its kind in Ireland suggests.

More than half of all available rental properties in Dublin are being listed as short-term tourist lets — because landlords are aiming to rent them to tourists.

There has been a surge in interest for the new Government-backed mortgage scheme.

Rents for homes near the new Luas cross-city line have seen a rise of 21% in the last year, according to research from daft.ie.

Rents for two- and three-bedroom homes close to the new Luas cross-city route soared by 21% in the last year.

House prices close to new Luas Cross City service linking the red and green lines have rocketed by 15% in value, compared to a 6% increase in similar homes near other rail stations, it has emerged.

It seems our superstitions are influencing our house buying practices.

Searches for new homes on Daft.ie increased by 125% last week on the back of the “Help-To-Buy” scheme launch.

A man who was seriously injured during a cycle race on Saturday is facing a 12-week recovery period after he had a surgical plate fitted in his skull.

Waterford native Kevin Ryan will continue as Carlow hurling manager having been ratified by the county board last night.

Waterford County secretary Tim O'Keefe has called for the number of counties who compete in the Sam Maguire to be cut by half.

Reading striker Noel Hunt has said his side is looking forward to facing Swansea in the play-off final in Wembley.

ANDY GRAY could be about to make his big comeback after getting the sack from Sky Sports following a number of sexist remarks he made about women.

Irish International Shane Long says Reading can reach the Championship play-offs this season.

Waterford United will be without a host of midfield players for tonight's Airtricty First Division game against Shelbourne at the RSC.

Republic of Ireland international Daryl Murphy said today that it is a dream come true to sign for Glasgow Celtic.

Waterford United have received a boost with the return from injury of Seamus Long ahead of tonight's clash Cork City in the League of Ireland first division.

Waterford native and Man Utd defender John O'Shea has admitted that he has been impressed by Waterford United this season.

John Owens has said he is really looking forward to Saturday's match against Limerick in the National Football League Division 4 final.

First Division table toppers Waterford United make the first of their back-to-back trips to Galway this weekend when they travel to Drom to take on Salthill Devon for the first time ever.

Kilkenny's captainT.J. Reid has said he cannot wait to take on Portumna in the All-Ireland Club Hurling Final.

Wexford are looking forward to “putting a few wrongs right” in the National Football League this season according to Model County boss Jason Ryan.

No injury worries for Waterford footballers ahead of Leitrim tie.

Tipperary Football boss John Evans is looking forward to their Division 2 outing against Laois without three of his players on Saturday.

SHANNON have lost their appeal against the €25,000 fine imposed on them by the IRFU disciplinary committee arising out of incidents involving senior members of the club and referee George Clancy at the conclusion of last month’s AIB League game against Cork Constitution at Coonagh.

AIB League champions Shannon will have their appeal against a €25,000 fine heard by the Irish Rugby Football Union in Dublin on Wednesday.

DETAILS emerged yesterday of the barrage of abuse launched at a top referee which led to a €25,000 fine being imposed on Shannon RFC following incidents after an AIL game in Limerick.

LIONS head coach Ian McGeechan will delay naming replacements for Jerry Flannery and Leigh Halfpenny until today.

A PARISH priest was placed under garda protection following verbal assaults on him during Mass in a Co Wexford village.