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.

For the first time in Fine Gael history, Waterford failed to elect a TD in a general election after a surge of left-leaning transfers handed the fourth and final seat to Green Party newcomer Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Developers return to their roots with €14m residential project on historic Youghal site, writes Tommy Barker.

Kya deLongchamps explores a four-bedroom family house set by a charming beach in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

Player development will rank above winning for new Cork U20 hurling boss Pat Ryan, who will take the job for the next two seasons.

A farm in the rich and fertile Blackwater Valley, near the village of Knockanore in West Waterford, is currently for sale with Dungarvan-based auctioneers Harty & Co.

Two distinct riverside properties — Swallow Lodge and Jack’s Cottage — serve up a real slice of rural heaven, writes Trish Dromey.

Scintillating, thrilling and full of potential - Ciara Mageean has moved considerably closer to Sonia O’Sullivan’s long-standing Irish women’s mile record by carving three-and-a-half seconds off her lifetime best in Monaco, in a race where the vintage world record was smashed by Sifan Hassan.

Robin Dawson picked up the biggest prize in his professional career to date and with it the motivation to make his appearances on the European Tour a lot more regular.

Seamus Power would have had plenty of understanding from the Irish golfing community if he had decided to skip his national open to stay in the United States and continue the fight for his PGA Tour card.

Shane Lowry will get his Dubai Duty Free Irish Open campaign underway early on Thursday as part of an illustrious group also featuring Ryder Cup hero Tommy Fleetwood and defending champion Russell Knox.

Seamus Power’s track record with Lahinch and the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is mixed, but the PGA Tour professional was still thrilled to receive his invitation to return home and play this week.

A small dog with a major disability and an even bigger personality is about to have his destiny transformed, thanks to upcoming appointments with media superstars ‘The Supervet’ Dr Noel Fitzpatrick and singer Will Young.

Chinese Taipei’s CT Pan clinched a dream victory as Shane Lowry finished tied third and Seamus Power took a big step towards retaining his PGA Tour card with a top-10 finish in the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head.

More than 2,000 people took to the streets of Youghal, Co Cork, last night to pay tribute to the town’s newest and greatest double act since Moby Dick and Ahab.

The two authors featured in Netflix's eight part documentary 'The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann' have said they believe 'her abduction was planned'.

Golfing on our national holiday is becoming more and more of a tradition, writes Kevin Markham. And there are plenty of innovative options this year.

Waterford County Board chairman Paddy Joe Ryan says Walsh Park “was the only game in town” for redevelopment within the county but warns refurbishment costs cannot be allowed to “paralyse the county board”.

There’s Ardmore, and lots more, to exercise your mind at this super-fit, five-bed family home. Tommy Barker had a ring side seat.

Will Waterford City and County Council really initiate enforcement proceedings against a wind farm in breach of planning laws?

I wish to make a case for the restoration of the rail line to Youghal in a local, national and international context.

Real-life historical crimes and tragedies will be put under the magnifying glass during a murder mystery weekend in west Waterford next week.

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Modernised by two serial renovators, this Co Waterford house has all the features you would like in an ideal cottage, writes Trish Dromey.

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.

Charming hideaway in Cappoquin belonged to Cistercian monks of Mount Mellaeray writes Trish Dromey

A notorious accident blackspot in west Waterford is set to be redesigned following almost 20 years of lobbying.

Drinks enthusiast Bill Linnane shares his top tipples for the festive season, from craft beer to hard coffee

The less flamboyant of the two gate lodges at Dromana Estate is charming in its own right, says Trish Dromey.

A month ago today, Ophelia made landfall across Ireland. Kevin Markham investigates the aftermath for golf clubs and courses.

AN historic hotel in an historic Munster town celebrates 220 years of guest service and hospitality this year. It is also for sale, for €1.5m.

The scale of Ophelia’s devastation was particularly felt in Waterford, Tipperary, and Dundalk, where three people lost their lives as a result of the storm.

The story of the Harris family highlights the fact that the development of wind farms is subject to few planning checks.

The story of the Harris family highlights the fact that the development of wind farms is subject to few planning checks, writes Michael Clifford

West Cork has been named as Ireland’s premier “foodie” destination for 2017.