Although Gandy’s Cottage in Clashmore sounds as if it might have some connection with the word’s most famous advocate of non-violent protest, it was in fact built by a local West Waterford Gandy.

Waterford Council has approved planning for one of the country’s largest solar farms in a scenic region of mid-Waterford.

The man was taken to University Hospital in Waterford for treatment. However, despite efforts to save him he passed away from his injuries. A postmortem is expected to take place today.

In theory, at least, Irish policymakers are committed to ensuring that Irish economic growth and development becomes more regionally balanced.

In theory, at least, Irish policymakers are committed to ensuring that Irish economic growth and development becomes more regionally balanced.

A very interesting property has just come on the market with Re/Max’s Waterford City office.

Food news with Joe McNamee.

More than two dozen people took part in a search last night after a small aircraft was reported to be in difficulty in Waterford.

When two friends raced ahead of him on a mountain walk,Pat Fitzpatrick felt ‘over the hill’ at 52. He needed to get fit — fast.

The man was treated and brought by helicopter to University Hospital Waterford.

Fine Gael Senator Paudie Coffey believes the loss of his Dáil seat in 2016 by 300 votes was due to a newspaper article about county boundary changes which likened him to an 18th century robber, the High Court has heard.

It’s National Biodiversity Week and there’s hardly a better time for enjoying the outdoors. The Irish Environmental Network has helped organise over 50 free events across the country over nine days, May 19-27. All about encouraging people to connect with nature and celebrate the wildlife, plants and habitats on our doorsteps.

It is the essence of idiocy to say that strong regional cities will impact negatively on rural Ireland, writes Victoria White.

A community group in West Waterford could run into difficulty with planning laws over the unauthorised construction of a surfaced track near a local beauty spot.

A nun described as the “Mother Teresa of Cork” has been honoured on her 100th birthday.

Uilleann piper David Power is organising Dungarvan’s first music festival, writes Marjorie Brennan

Five casualties were treated in five separate incidents in the Comeraghs in County Waterford this afternoon.

Locals and tourists alike will take a walk on the wild side this weekend as the culture, heritage and activities associated with one of Waterford’s most famous mountains returns.

Ray Ryan reports on the rise of Sea of Vitality, a Dungarvan seaweed food company run by husband and wife team, Tom and Ria Jones

Dick Warner notices that hen harriers seem to be much rarer these days

Four days of drama, music, sea activities, and more are on the agenda this month in one of the country’s most rugged regions.

Gerard Sheehy found solace and a new sense of purpose in the mountains following the the death of his young daughter, says Dan MacCarthy.          .

A councillor is pleading with the public to “act responsibly” and not litter, after a local authority spent €18,000 clearing an 18km stretch of road.

A financial reward is available to identify sheep rustlers after a livestock theft on the hillsides of the Comeragh Mountains in west Waterford.

Waterford Council has refused planning permission for a windfarm near the Comeragh Mountains for the second time in four years.

When I go fishing, I love to bring a smoking box. It’s so easy to do; you don’t even need a special smoker.

A Trinity graduate is due home after a US robbery jail term; 185 new jobs have been announced in Dublin and Wexford; and Facebook is to build a new €200m data centre in Ireland. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Three years ago Patrick Corr adopted Stevie, a blind cat, from the local vet. The cat’s stay was being paid for by the Animal Care Society of Cork but she needed a home.

The best things in life are free, says Ailin Quinlan — and she’s got the proof here. Here are 50 fantastic days out this summer that won’t cost you a cent.

Tracks, trails and the toughest.

LIAM CLANCY first decided on Ring, Co Waterford, in 1963. It was over the Comeragh Mountains from Carrick-on-Suir, where he had grown up.

The Comeragh mountain range in Co Waterford is an area of spectacular natural beauty, a relatively undiscovered gem that is home to stunning glacial lakes, picturesque waterfalls and hidden caverns.

That hidden jewel of East Cork, Ballycotton, will be hopping this weekend as the Seafood & Shanty Ballycotton Festival (May 31-June 1) brings together fine local chefs, splendid seafood straight from the pier and excellent family entertainment.

A Carlow man has been rescued after a fall on the Comeragh Mountains this evening.

Fáilte Ireland claims Eirgrid’s controversial plans to upgrade the electricity network between Munster and Leinster have ignored internationally-used guidelines for the selection of routes of high voltage power lines.

Submissions continued to stream into Eirgrid yesterday as the deadline closed for the largest and most controversial public consultation process it has conducted.

Christmas is coming and the list is getting fat — with cool, yuletide gifts handpicked by Esther N McCarthy for your Christmas time present perusal.

The development of a €2.5m “underground experience” in old mine shafts dotting the cliffs along the Waterford coast is the next goal of the people behind the Copper Coast Geopark following the opening of their visitor centre at the weekend.