#Waterford - News

A collection of the latest news articles published by the Irish Examiner which relate directly to the Waterford region.

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Bill Kenneally public inquiry
Survivors of abuser Bill Kenneally criticise Government over how report was released 
Survivors  believe the likely number of victims is really 'in the hundreds', with the abuse carried out over a period of decades

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

'He's pure evil': Bill Kenneally survivor recounts decades of trauma and the struggle for justice
'He's pure evil': Bill Kenneally survivor recounts decades of trauma and the struggle for justice
The report of the South East Commission into the case of Bill Kenneally, has said the investigations were 'unprofessional, rushed, and inappropriate'

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Bill Kenneally inquiry finds garda investigation was ‘unprofessional, rushed and inappropriate’
Bill Kenneally inquiry finds garda investigation was ‘unprofessional, rushed and inappropriate’
Commission finds serious investigative failings after allegations against the former Waterford basketball coach emerged in 1987

Tue, 09 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

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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

Youngest Irish person to climb Everest: How a day in the ‘death zone’ led to a once-in-a-lifetime achievement
Youngest Irish person to climb Everest: How a day in the ‘death zone’ led to a once-in-a-lifetime achievement
'Getting out of that tent was so tough': 22-year-old Waterford student Adam Sweeney describes the Irish team's decision to make one final tilt at Everest's summit

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

Trial date to be set for man accused of murdering Waterford woman
Trial date to be set for man accused of murdering Waterford woman
Marcus O’Neill, aged 35, has been charged with the murder of Ms Curran, 47, in Waterford city in January 2025

Wed, 03 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

Renewable energy firm Greenvolt to add 50 jobs at Waterford HQ
Renewable energy firm Greenvolt to add 50 jobs at Waterford HQ
Roles to include project engineers, senior project engineers, project managers and site managers

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

Alan Healy: As Europe builds railways, Ireland goes a different direction
Alan Healy: As Europe builds railways, Ireland goes a different direction
Does Munster need four airports?

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Waterford Airport chief targets Ryanair return and says airport will 'complement' Cork
S Waterford Airport chief targets Ryanair return and says airport will 'complement' Cork
Chief executive William Bolster says airport can be 'game changer' for the South East

Mon, 25 May, 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

Waterford ex-teacher jailed for 15 years over 97 sexual offences against boys
Waterford ex-teacher jailed for 15 years over 97 sexual offences against boys
Barra Connolly, 81, does not accept verdict of jury as psychological report notes he is afraid of dying in prison but realises this is now realistic

Thu, 21 May, 2026

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Rents rose a record 4.4% after Government reforms came into force, new report shows
A new report suggests that landlords delayed putting properties on the market to take advantage of the new system

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Bill to overhaul rules for dog breeding to go to Cabinet 
Bill to overhaul rules for dog breeding to go to Cabinet 
Protections will include a minimum age at which puppies can be sold 

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Man jailed after raping boy on Waterford beach
Man jailed after raping boy on Waterford beach
Boy, who was under care of State at time of incident, had met man on dating app

Mon, 18 May, 2026

New €30m Waterford Airport runway project takes off as as commercial flights set for return
New €30m Waterford Airport runway project takes off as as commercial flights set for return
Development work will commence immediately, including a major runway extension and infrastructure upgrades

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses impacted by Waterford fire
Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses impacted by Waterford fire
Between 30 and 40 small businesses were affected and around 200 jobs impacted after last week's fire

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Popular Cork beach among six locations to lose Blue Flag award for 2026
Popular Cork beach among six locations to lose Blue Flag award for 2026
Cork retained the highest combined total of coastal awards despite Fountainstown losing its Blue Flag designation

Fri, 15 May, 2026

'It has been like a death in the family': Waterford factory owners count the cost of devastating blaze
'It has been like a death in the family': Waterford factory owners count the cost of devastating blaze
Business owners at the city's Tycor centre have lost everything they built up over the years, and for some, they will never be able to start again

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Working from home is a given at €285k Frank's Fryer, a Lismore property with links to Éamon De Valera  
Working from home is a given at €285k Frank's Fryer, a Lismore property with links to Éamon De Valera  
Former home of the late Fianna Fáil TD Seán Goulding is on the market at a first-time-buyer price

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Government ‘willing to help’ after Waterford fire, says minister
Government ‘willing to help’ after Waterford fire, says minister
'This is a very significant event and the State obviously will do what it can to support those affected'

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Husband of Waterford murder victim thanks public for support after family tragedy
Husband of Waterford murder victim thanks public for support after family tragedy
A fundraiser launched to support the family of a Waterford mother has raised thousands within two weeks

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Waterford fire: Cabinet to discuss aid for firms affected by Old Jute Factory blaze 
Waterford fire: Cabinet to discuss aid for firms affected by Old Jute Factory blaze 
The enterprise minister will also visit firms and a charity affected by devastating blaze at the Tycor Business Centre in the city

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Waterford farmer elected Tirlán chairperson
Waterford farmer elected Tirlán chairperson
Gerard O'Brien, a dairy farmer from Cappoquin, Co Waterford, is the newly elected chairperson of Tirlán Co-op, succeeding John Murphy in the role

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Flames visible from hurling match as major Waterford warehouse fire tackled
Flames visible from hurling match as major Waterford warehouse fire tackled
The blaze broke out on Saturday evening in the Tycor Businesses Park area of the city in the former Jute factory.

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Munster hospital projects face delays as Cork elective hospital timeline slips to 2030
Munster hospital projects face delays as Cork elective hospital timeline slips to 2030
Elective hospitals, surgical hubs and nursing homes are planned across Munster, but delays continue to cloud delivery timelines

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Rare Irish oak harp clock under the hammer in Waterford
Rare Irish oak harp clock under the hammer in Waterford
A rare Irish oak harp clock comes under the hammer in Waterford, writes Des O'Sullivan 

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Teenage boys fighting, bullying and self-defense, violence, blurred background
Thirteen of 44 children subjected to drug-related intimidation are still in school, report says
Also, a further 23 school children are reported to have carried out intimidation in the past two years

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Ipas centres: Cockroaches and mould in some centres but many praised for high standards
Ipas centres: Cockroaches and mould in some centres but many praised for high standards
Reviewing the 86 recent Ipas reports, Cormac O'Keeffe says inspectors found cockroaches in one centre, and widespread issues with mould, damp, and overcrowding in others. But many of the centres were praised as well run

Fri, 08 May, 2026

HSE imposes hiring freeze across southern regions amid €37m deficit concerns
HSE imposes hiring freeze across southern regions amid €37m deficit concerns
Internal memos reveal recruitment pause, spending cuts, and growing concern over staffing impacts in multiple HSE regions

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Elevated lands in Waterford fetch an impressive €14k/acre at auction
Elevated lands in Waterford fetch an impressive €14k/acre at auction
The 26-acre holding at Knockavannia, Ballymacarbry, consisted of elevated but good quality hilly land

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Garda commissioner willing to meet brother of Ireland’s longest-missing child
Garda commissioner willing to meet brother of Ireland’s longest-missing child
Frank O'Neill said : 'I call again on the commissioner to apologise to my missing brother and to my family who were left broken by his disappearance.'

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Yellow warning in effect for Cork and Waterford as localised flooding, heavy rain and thunder expected
Yellow warning in effect for Cork and Waterford as localised flooding, heavy rain and thunder expected
The warning came into place at 3am on Thursday and will stay in place until 6pm

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Man, 39, appears in court charged with murder of mother of three in Waterford
Man, 39, appears in court charged with murder of mother of three in Waterford
Tveta Donovalova suffered a fatal assault at a house in Waterford city on Monday evening.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Man charged in connection with fatal assault of mother of three in Waterford
Man charged in connection with fatal assault of mother of three in Waterford
Woman in her 40s, named locally as Yveta Donovalova, found with serious injuries at her home as man in his 30s charged.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Close-knit Waterford community 'in shock' as 'lovely lady' who died violently named locally
Close-knit Waterford community 'in shock' as 'lovely lady' who died violently named locally
Deceased woman was originally from Czechia but had been living in Grange Heights for some years

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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Man arrested after woman, 40s, dies following assault at Waterford city house
A man has been arrested for questioning as part of the investigation into how she sustained the injuries

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Plans to drop three regional bus routes 'deeply concerning'
Plans to drop three regional bus routes 'deeply concerning'
“Reliable and accessible public transport is not a luxury — it is a necessity," said Carlow Kilkenny TD Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

'Like giving to one child by taking from another': Mother's fear for autistic son's future
'Like giving to one child by taking from another': Mother's fear for autistic son's future
Early intervention classes, preschools for autistic children between the ages of three and five, are “slowly but surely phased out, under the guise of inclusivity”, the Dáil heard last week. 

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Waterford pharmacist struck off for 'disgraceful' failure to account for over 98,000 units of medicine
Waterford pharmacist struck off for 'disgraceful' failure to account for over 98,000 units of medicine
An expert witness said the breadth and range of medicines that were unaccounted for was 'shocking'

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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