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<p>David Dennison at his organic vineyard in East Waterford</p>

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The Waterford vineyard pioneering organic Irish wine

'We don’t have a culture of growing grapes in Ireland, you can grow plenty of grass and we can feed plenty of cattle, but we don’t know much about grapes and we’re still only learning.'

$<p>Waterford brothers face sentencing after man suffered fractured skull in shed attack. File picture</p>$

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Three brothers admit roles in violent Waterford shed attack over €14,000 drug debt

<p>Geoff Power's vibrant Waterford home in Woodstown has hit the market. Pictures: Palmer Auctioneers</p>

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'Enchanting' Waterford home of much-loved publican hits the market for €649,000

Newly opened Waterford garden centre and café destroyed in suspected arson attack

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Newly opened Waterford garden centre and café destroyed in suspected arson attack

€10,000 'is a lot of money': Waterford council row after social media criticism of security allowances

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€10,000 'is a lot of money': Waterford council row after social media criticism of security allowances

'I'm fuming': €50,000 worth of damage after Waterford charity shop flooded by burglars

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'I'm fuming': €50,000 worth of damage after Waterford charity shop flooded by burglars

'An incredible person' and an 'excellent scribe': Tributes paid to journalist Marion O'Mara following her death

'An incredible person' and an 'excellent scribe': Tributes paid to journalist Marion O'Mara following her death

Paying tribute to Marion's contribution to the media world, Damien Tiernan, broadcaster and chairperson of the Irish Southeast branch of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), said: "Marion was a superb and consistent journalist over many decades."

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Man charged with Waterford church stabbing declines psychiatric evaluation

Man charged with Waterford church stabbing declines psychiatric evaluation

The man has turned down a psychiatric assessment

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Active travel works causing 'mayhem' for tourists visiting Tramore town, claims councillor

Active travel works causing 'mayhem' for tourists visiting Tramore town, claims councillor

At the most recent sitting of the Metropolitan District, Sinn Féin councillor Jim Griffin urged Waterford County Council to designate someone to clean up the active travel signs, bollards and barriers on Friday afternoons, to ensure the area is properly managed for the weekends.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Blyne Quay at Passage East, County Waterford, Ireland

Frustration over abandoned boats at piers and harbours across Waterford

“They’re scattered around and it’s not a very good look during our tourist season and we should have our house in order," Independent councillor Declan Barry said.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Large Group Of Jellyfish In Sea

Huge jellyfish swarms spotted off the Waterford coast

Marine experts say the remarkable blooms are a natural seasonal event and pose little danger to people in Irish waters

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

The paedophile enabled by politicians, gardaí, church, school leaders and the health board to run rampant through Waterford city for decades

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Dangerous cliff in Waterford to be stabilised, after a number of minor collapses

Dangerous cliff in Waterford to be stabilised, after a number of minor collapses

A harbour viewing dock amenity has also been approved

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

'No social media dare is worth a life': Warning to people jumping off Waterford bridge

'No social media dare is worth a life': Warning to people jumping off Waterford bridge

There are fears that the dangerous activity may be linked to social media content

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Woman attacked in her home in Waterford by gang looking for drugs

Woman attacked in her home in Waterford by gang looking for drugs

“All of these offenders are here as a result of a shocking day," says judge at Waterford Circuit Court

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Man pleads guilty to theft of almost €20k from Waterford arcade

Man pleads guilty to theft of almost €20k from Waterford arcade

Man, 33, pleads guilty at Waterford Circuit Court to stealing property to the value of €19,750 from the Atlantic Arcade in Tramore

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Men's hands and computer keyboard close-up. Blue backlight

Man jailed after being caught in sting operation in Waterford

Defendant was lured to a location in Waterford under the premise of 'meeting' a teenage girl and was met by a group of online child welfare officers

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Woman asks to represent herself in Waterford money laundering case

Woman asks to represent herself in Waterford money laundering case

Judge tells woman to 'think about it' as he puts matter back until September

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Two unaccompanied learner drivers have cars seized in Waterford

Two unaccompanied learner drivers have cars seized in Waterford

Court proceedings to follow as gardaí remind motorists to know the law

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

A Waterford oyster industry is on the brink of collapse

A Waterford oyster industry is on the brink of collapse

The oyster farm covers 60 hectares in Dungarvan Bay, and it's a mystery as to why the oysters are dying

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Children Boarding a School Bus on a Rainy Day With Backpacks

29 Waterford students without place on school bus service

The secondary school students paid on time but did not receive a ticket due to capacity issues, according to Bus Éireann

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Essex-based cyclist travelling around Ireland to raise money for Irish groups in Britain

Essex-based cyclist travelling around Ireland to raise money for Irish groups in Britain

Departing from Rosslare, Aidan Spence's route will take him through Waterford before continuing on to Cork, Kerry, Clare and Limerick

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

€9m worth of oysters found dead in Waterford – it's a mystery as to why

€9m worth of oysters found dead in Waterford – it's a mystery as to why

The public is being asked to report anything unusual in the water, with fears more oysters could perish

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Dig at Waterford Viking site sees archaeologists find a host of artefacts

Dig at Waterford Viking site sees archaeologists find a host of artefacts

Archaeologists find a range of artefacts from a belt strap to a silver coin that originated in Iraq and share plans to re-create the historic site

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Emergency Department

'She was in so much pain': Waterford woman, 70s, left waiting three hours for ambulance

In the end, the fire service ended up helping the woman

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Woman kicked down stairs, pinned to a bed, and held against her will in Waterford

Woman kicked down stairs, pinned to a bed, and held against her will in Waterford

Thomas Connors, of 58 O'Connell Street, Waterford City was facing two counts of assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act and a further charge of false imprisonment

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Shadow of notorious predator hovers over the election of the new mayor of Waterford city

Shadow of notorious predator hovers over the election of the new mayor of Waterford city

The shadow of one of the most notorious predators in the Irish state hovered over the election of the new Mayor of Waterford City.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Waterford basks in sunshine as runners take to streets for Viking Marathon

Waterford basks in sunshine as runners take to streets for Viking Marathon

On the longest day of the year, Waterford basked in the heat and an atmosphere of celebration, achievement and community spirit at the weekend as a record-breaking 5,200 participants took part in the largest WLR Waterford Viking Marathon in the ...

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Curious Black Horse Standing Alone in Muddy Pasture, Rural Latvia Late Autumn Landscape

Waterford plans to make Travellers apply for horse licences could lead to discrimination

Proposals to change horse by-laws published

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Waterford's derelict Ard Rí Hotel may not need planning permission to carry out new works

Waterford's derelict Ard Rí Hotel may not need planning permission to carry out new works

Ard Rí Hotel on Waterford-Kilkenny border has been derelict since it closed in 2005 following a fire

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Complaint document

Waterford councillor voices concerns over fake names on planning applications

Fianna Fáil councillor Eamon Quinlan has expressed concern over the possibility of 'fake' names being used on planning application complaints to the council and asked the question are potential pseudonyms attached to planning complaints getting out ...

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Waterford's new transport hub to have facility for intercity buses

Waterford's new transport hub to have facility for intercity buses

New development on city's North Quays is scheduled to open in 2027

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

The offices of the National Lottery in Abbey Street, Dublin, Ireland.

Waterford EuroMillions player wins €85k in midweek draw

Winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Tesco in Ardkeen Village

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

'Your son should not have died' - Coroner finds Waterford man’s death due to medical misadventure

'Your son should not have died' - Coroner finds Waterford man’s death due to medical misadventure

HSE-wide policy recommended after father-of-three dies following allergic reaction to antibiotic

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Man found not guilty on two of three counts of sexual assault of his partner's child

Man found not guilty on two of three counts of sexual assault of his partner's child

The jury, which was made up of seven men and five women, came to a not guilty verdict on counts two and three but were unable to reach agreement on count one

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

'He’s not a novice': Concert tickets scam lands Clare man in Waterford court

'He’s not a novice': Concert tickets scam lands Clare man in Waterford court

Evidence was heard that a Tramore woman bought two concert tickets worth €130 from Aaron Moran, but never received the tickets or a refund

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Sailing extravaganza for Waterford this weekend

Sailing extravaganza for Waterford this weekend

The event will see some of the foremost emerging sailing talent in the country converge on County Waterford

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

United States, Canada, Mexico soccer balls co hosting 2026 World Cup

Waterford in Ireland's Top 10 World Cup counties

The World Cup is being jointly hosted by Mexico, Canada and the USA

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

New Lidl supermarket planned in Waterford city

Previous application had been rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Council investigating Ardmore Beach following loss of Blue Flag status

Council investigating Ardmore Beach following loss of Blue Flag status

Tests to be conducted to identify source of water issues

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

An 8-year-old Waterford girl is bravely battling one of the world’s rarest conditions

An 8-year-old Waterford girl is bravely battling one of the world’s rarest conditions

Olivia is battling a condition that only a handful of people worldwide suffer from

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Garda - Car sun visor sign

Waterford arson incident under investigation

The Gardaí in Waterford are investigating an incident of suspected arson that took place in the city recently. An appeal has been made for assistance from the public in relation to the incident, which occurred in Ardmore Park at around 10.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Meet the voyagers taking shelter in charming Waterford City Marina

Meet the voyagers taking shelter in charming Waterford City Marina

This patch of the River Suir, in the heart of the city, has been providing seafarers with shelter, community and craic for over a thousand years

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Ferrybank Shopping Centre judicial review hearing to take place in June

Ferrybank Shopping Centre judicial review hearing to take place in June

Long-delayed shopping centre redevelopment faces a key legal test amid Waterford’s challenge to planning approval

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

IBM to provide €11.5m mainframe system to SETU Waterford

IBM to provide €11.5m mainframe system to SETU Waterford

Move will give students hands-on access to enterprise-grade technology as part of company’s 70th anniversary in Ireland

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Waterford vape shop stuck in legal limbo as laws remain unclear on sale of CBD products

Waterford vape shop stuck in legal limbo as laws remain unclear on sale of CBD products

In July 2024, a warrant was issued by gardaí to search the premises

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Tycor fire support package questioned

Tycor fire support package questioned

On Thursday, May 21, councillors from the Metropolitan District gathered to speak about the ongoing fallout on the site of the Old Jute Factory in Waterford.

Fri, 22 May, 2026