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

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<p>Amy Roche (left) is a graduate of a Pathway programme, with Catherine Kelly Mason, director of SETU Higher Education Pathways, at the Department of Nursing and Health Care, SETU Waterford Campus. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Building a future with the help of higher education

An award-winning third-level initiative in Waterford is helping adults with intellectual disabilities find purpose, independence and a career

<p>Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly told the PCSA there were similar arson attacks around Ireland on the two days after the attack on the English family's home, adding that it was 'unfathomable that even a terrible tragedy like this did not put people off.' Picture: PA</p>

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Waterford family deaths: Gardaí still investigating 'other avenues' even after two charged

<p>Waterford’s Clock Tower Plaza has been remodelled as the gateway to a new bridge linking the city centre with a transport hub across the River Suir. The project was recently shortlisted for a national civic development award. Picture: Joe Evans</p>

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Waterford clock known by locals as a timekeeping 'embarrassment' set for €55k makeover

Former Waterford school principal sentenced to four years for child sexual abuse

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Former Waterford school principal sentenced to four years for child sexual abuse

Former De La Salle school principal Con Desmond found guilty of sexually abusing pupil

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Former De La Salle school principal Con Desmond found guilty of sexually abusing pupil

After the flood: How Sally O'Brien made Farmgate a success story in Lismore

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After the flood: How Sally O'Brien made Farmgate a success story in Lismore

Man, 20s, arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge

Man, 20s, arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge

A garda statement on Monday said a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

John Burke: You have to develop memories like a muscle — rote learning is a memory exercise

John Burke: You have to develop memories like a muscle — rote learning is a memory exercise

Allergic to algebra or scared of seanfhocail? A new book might help with your fading memories of primary school, writes Noel Baker

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

The couple who cycled around the world and returned full of gratitude

The couple who cycled around the world and returned full of gratitude

Home on Irish soil, Ellie O’Byrne recalls a breast cancer scare weeks from the end of the 32,300km global circumnavigation by bike that she completed with her partner Mark Graham

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Three arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge

Three arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge

A fourth man arrested in connection with the fatal Birchwood fire remains in custody as the investigation continues

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Fresh warnings issued as Storm Boelo follows Austen leaving thousands without power

Fresh warnings issued as Storm Boelo follows Austen leaving thousands without power

Cork County Council crews have the clean-up operation underway, while approximately 3,000 homes, farms, and businesses are without electricity

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Storm Austen to bring up to 60mm of rain as Cork and five other counties face orange warnings

Storm Austen to bring up to 60mm of rain as Cork and five other counties face orange warnings

Met Éireann warns of surface flooding and difficult Friday morning commutes as councils prepare for heavy rainfall and possible disruption

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Storm Austen: Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning as flooding threatens

Storm Austen: Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning as flooding threatens

Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow will also face orange-level rain warnings, with a nationwide yellow wind and rain alert in place overnight

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Waterford arson attack funeral

Plea for families facing drug-related intimidation to go to the gardaí

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan backed a Sinn Féin motion on the issue, saying a united response from Dáil Éireann was 'extremely important'

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Three more arrested over Waterford house fire as one of surviving children in hospital opens their eyes

Three more arrested over Waterford house fire as one of surviving children in hospital opens their eyes

Friends of the family confirmed one of the two children who survived the deadly blaze had begun to show small signs of recovery, but the condition of the other child was still critical

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

ONE PUNCH ASSAULTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Brother of man who died in one-punch assault says we must challenge toxic behaviours

Oireachtas justice committee hears as family members of victims of one-punch assaults seek sentencing framework for such attacks

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named

Three more arrested over Waterford house fire that killed four people

The latest arrests bring further developments in the investigation into the fatal blaze at a Birchwood home earlier this month

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Pair remanded in custody over Waterford fire that killed four members of family

Pair remanded in custody over Waterford fire that killed four members of family

Cian Stacey and Jessica Dalton are due to appear before Waterford District Court again next month

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

My Childhood with Keith Barry: 'I borrowed my dad's jacket to work as a magician at 14'

My Childhood with Keith Barry: 'I borrowed my dad's jacket to work as a magician at 14'

Keith Barry says neither of his parents expected him to make magic his career. They insisted he go to college to qualify in a more secure profession

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

€260k Dungarvan cottage is a 120-year-old delightful downsizer in a lovely location

€260k Dungarvan cottage is a 120-year-old delightful downsizer in a lovely location

Shutters, an exposed beam and a patio garden give this charming cottage something extra

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Four coffins, two distressingly small: Waterford family remembered at funeral mass

Four coffins, two distressingly small: Waterford family remembered at funeral mass

The family was remembered as “a beautiful family who did no wrong to anybody," as mourners heard they were “the salt of the earth and lights” in their community

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Philip, Kim, Jayden and Callum English funeral

Funeral for Waterford family members killed in arson attack to take place today

Parish priest Father Gerry Chestnutt will lead the funeral mass at 1pm and following the service, the family will be laid to rest in Kilbarry Cemetery

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Philip, Kim, Jayden and Callum English funeral

Footballers form guard of honour for teammate, parents, and brother killed in Waterford arson attack

Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum and Jayden died following a petrol bomb attack on their home in Waterford last Tuesday

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Waterford Council refuses planning permission for major Kilmeaden data centre

Kilmeaden data centre plans rejected amid concerns over power demand and rural landscape

The proposed 203-megawatt development faced hundreds of objections, with the council also citing wastewater, flooding and village character concerns

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Garda Commissioner expects further arrests in Waterford arson investigation

Two people remain in custody as investigators pursue an organised crime group, while the justice minister urges cocaine users to consider the consequences

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Woman who suffered brain damage after tripping over fence's loose wire in Waterford settles for €2m

The High Court heard the woman had been out on St Patrick's night, and was taking a shortcut home at around 2am when the accident happened

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths

Families plagued by drug-related intimidation plan Leinster House protest

Families plan a Leinster House protest as new figures reveal rising drug-related arson attacks and intimidation cases across Ireland

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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The Hamptons with hurleys: Could Waterford's ultra-rich residents face exemptions in wealth tax plan?

The relatively sudden influx of billionaires, triggers talk of wealth taxes

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Waterford Council refuses planning permission for major Kilmeaden data centre

Waterford Council refuses planning permission for major Kilmeaden data centre

The proposal attracted hundreds of submissions and faced local opposition over its scale, infrastructure demands and potential environmental impact

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Funeral details announced for Waterford arson attack victims as man and woman arrested

Funeral details announced for Waterford arson attack victims as man and woman arrested

The arrests come as it has been confirmed the victims will be buried on Monday

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

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Waterford family murder: Drug debt intimidation a 'scourge' on communities, says minister

What happened in Waterford this week was not an isolated incident and many families are the victims of drug-related intimidation, says Helen McEntee

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths

Waterford family murder: Manhunt under way after fatal Birchwood estate arson attack

Two children remain critically ill after the suspected petrol-bomb attack, as gardaí search properties and appeal for information

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

'People can’t cope with the stress, they can’t eat, can’t sleep, they can’t function'

S 'People can’t cope with the stress, they can’t eat, can’t sleep, they can’t function'

Waterford City councillor John Hearne says he has dealt with cases of people being beaten with hammers, mothers paralysed with fear in their homes and attempting suicides due to the stress of constant drug-related intimidation

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Waterford family's deaths in fire 'due to a €20k drug debt’

Waterford family's deaths in fire 'due to a €20k drug debt’

One of Philip English's sons stated that the fire bombing was due to a drug debt as gardaí said their investigation is 'intense in nature and very active'

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths

Waterford murders: Bishop Phonsie Cullinan and Fr Gerry Chestnutt lead vigil for family

Fr Chestnutt said: 'The person responsible for this has to have the courage now to stand up and admit what you did and face the consequence'

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack

Two other children remain in critical condition as investigators examine a suspected link to drug debt-related intimidation

Listen | Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

International Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026, Dublin

Public sector strike: Taoiseach hopes second day of industrial action can be avoided

The Taoiseach said ministers and officials were working to establish a process for a new national pay agreement amid widespread disruption

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths

Waterford family murders: Number of vehicles and electronic devices seized by gardaí

Philip and Kim English died alongside their sons Callum and Jayden in the attack on their home at the Birchwood estate

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Waterford family murders: Gardaí raid homes after firebomb attack that killed four

Waterford family murders: Gardaí raid homes after firebomb attack that killed four

The investigation follows a series of incidents that reportedly left the family fearing for their safety, while tributes and fundraising continue

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths

Waterford murders: Gardaí probe suspected drugs link to fire that claimed four lives

Gardaí are investigating a possible link between the arson attack and a drug debt owed by a person known to murdered family

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

'I will never forget it': Neighbours describe horror of Waterford arson attack as children named

'I will never forget it': Neighbours describe horror of Waterford arson attack as children named

'It’s a sound that has just shocked me — people screaming for their lives inside a burning house.'

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named

Two other children remain in critical condition as Gardaí investigate a possible drug debt connection and previous incidents at the property

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Waterford arson attack: Gardaí investigate possible link to drug debt after four deaths

Waterford arson attack: Gardaí investigate possible link to drug debt after four deaths

Two other children remain critically ill as investigators examine information about a debt allegedly taken on by their father

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Birchwood estate fatal house fire

Waterford house fire: Two adults and two children dead as two other children critically injured

Emergency services remain at the scene in Birchwood as local representatives pay tribute to the victims and a support hub opens for residents

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Harty Cup: Perrill's late heroics rescue draw for Tulla against Lismore

Harty Cup: Perrill's late heroics rescue draw for Tulla against Lismore

Lismore led by four points with two minutes of normal time to play before Perrill came up trumps for Tulla

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

€325k colourful, charming, and convenient home in Tramore

€325k colourful, charming, and convenient home in Tramore

This Newtown Mews mid-terrace, two-bed home is smart and modern and was refurbished in 2022

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Family want answers on handling of Waterford man’s death in Dublin

Family want answers on handling of Waterford man’s death in Dublin

Family who are disappointed that justice minister Jim O’Callaghan will not meet them hope to have meeting with senior Garda management

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Ballygunner v Foremilewater - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Waterford SFC: Ballinacourty and Gaultier book semi-final spots

Ballinacourty and Gaultier respectively booked their places in the final four on Sunday afternoon as both were comfortable winners in a double-header played in atrocious conditions at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field.

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Waterford magician Keith Barry picks his touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Waterford magician Keith Barry picks his touchstones

The Williamstown man includes Ozzy Osbourne, The Shawshank Redemption, and several self-help books among his selections

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Bohemians v Waterford - Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Final

'Tommy deserves an Ireland call': Waterford boss hails prolific Lonergan

The striker followed up his brace in Ireland’s U21s win over England on Tuesday by grabbing the second as the Blues beat Bohs 2-0 in Friday’s FAI Cup semi-final.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026