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

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<p>The lack of afterschool in the area is also impacting on employment, with many of those surveyed reporting they were unable to return to work because of childcare issues locally. File picture</p>

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Childcare crisis in Waterford town 'a barrier to gender equality' as mothers forced to give up work

Figures collected by the Tramore Childcare Campaign in Co Waterford suggest at least 152 more childcare places are currently needed in the town, with the shortage particularly acute for toddlers under the age of three

<p>The scene outside the Holy Cross Church in Tramore last week. Photo: Joe Evans</p>

court and crime

Man charged with Waterford church stabbing declines psychiatric evaluation

<p>Courses leading to careers in disability services, primary and community care, and school support — all of which face acute shortages of workers — are prioritised in the rollout of extra places. Stock picture</p>

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Extra 274 college places for courses leading to priority health and social care professions

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Irish Examiner view: Amid the hosepipe ban, remember that data centres devour water too

My Job: Charles Coyle on a landmark year for solar firm Amarenco

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My Job: Charles Coyle on a landmark year for solar firm Amarenco

Niall Cummins court case

court and crime

Waterford man, 36, charged over suspected stabbing at Tramore church

Sorcha McCartan, Eimear McGrath, Aoife Norris and Carrie Dolan 21/7/2026

Camogie Association hopeful of record crowd for semi-finals double-header

At Semple Stadium on Saturday, Galway play Kilkenny and Cork face Tipperary in the last four of the All-Ireland Camogie Championship

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Man, 30s, to appear in court charged in connection with Waterford church incident

Man, 30s, to appear in court charged in connection with Waterford church incident

A woman in her 50s was taken to Waterford University Hospital for treatment of what were described as “serious but non-life threatening injuries”.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Gardaí examine if mental health and drug abuse played part in Tramore church stabbing

Gardaí examine if mental health and drug abuse played part in Tramore church stabbing

A woman in her 50s suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed outside a Waterford church before Mass, with investigators examining the suspect's background, phone, and social media activity

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Shelbourne - Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Second Round

FAI Cup last-16 draw: Holders Shamrock Rovers take on St Pats, Kerry draw Sligo after Shels shock

Elsewhere, Waterford’s reward for coming from behind to beat Cobh Ramblers on Friday is another home assignment, this time against Athlone Town, while Kerry take the long trip to the Premier Division’s bottom side Sligo Rovers

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Woman, 50s, injured in alleged stabbing during mass at Waterford church

Woman, 50s, injured in alleged stabbing during mass at Waterford church

The attack happened at 9.45am during, or just before, Mass at Holy Cross Church at Summerhill, which is a busy location at the top of the town near a number of supermarkets.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

30,000 speeding offences from single camera an ‘aberration’, says minister

30,000 speeding offences from single camera an ‘aberration’, says minister

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has asked officials to investigate why two locations account for disproportionately high detections

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Four Courts Dublin

'This man is a danger to young girls': Convicted sex offender raped girl who was intimate with his son

Man, 48, was on bail at the time for other sexual offences involving young girls, for which he has since been convicted and is currently serving a sentence

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged

New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged

Fresh heat alerts, water restrictions and renewed calls to ban disposable barbecues come as hot weather continues across Ireland

Thu, 16 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

Stressed and unhappy young girl hide from domestic violence at home. Synchronos

Tusla: Physical abuse and neglect big issues amid 34% surge in child protection cases

Tusla annual report highlights expansion of Barnahus service into Waterford and South Tipperary

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Abuse victims really deserve better than this

Irish Examiner view: Abuse victims really deserve better than this

Survivors — such as those abused by Bill Kenneally — should not be forced to face such a long and difficult process

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

Bill Kenneally State apology

Taoiseach apologises to Bill Kenneally's victims for 'clear and serious dereliction of duty'

Apology follows findings of serious Garda failings in response to child sexual abuse allegations against the former coach

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights

Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights

A second heat warning has been issued as hot weather and warm nights are forecast to continue into next week

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Preparation to the post mortem examination.

Uncertainty over CUH autopsies if sole pathologist retires

Department of Justice 'unaware' of any contingency plan for the 1,000 autopsies carried out each year at CUH if and when Dr Margaret Bolster leaves the position

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Man dies following crash in Waterford

Man dies following crash in Waterford

The collision, involving two cars, occurred on the R680 at Adamstown

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Dunnes Stores

Plans for flagship Dunnes Stores in south-east cleared after council drops court challenge

Waterford City and County Council withdrew its proceedings after the High Court indicated it was unlikely to rule in its favour

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

24-hour cardiac services confirmed for University Hospital Waterford

24-hour cardiac services confirmed for University Hospital Waterford

It is understood the upgraded service will treat approximately 60-80 more patients suffering life-threatening, severe heart attacks

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Waterford and Kilkenny councils set to resume Dunnes Stores dispute in High Court

Waterford and Kilkenny councils set to resume Dunnes Stores dispute in High Court

The shopping centre, perched on the Kilkenny-Waterford border, was constructed in 2009. However, it lies almost entirely vacant, barring the presence of a small community library

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Waterford Fianna Fáil councillor backs Bill Kenneally party probe

Waterford Fianna Fáil councillor backs Bill Kenneally party probe

Brendan Kenneally, who has said he did nothing wrong, resigned his membership of Fianna Fáil on the evening of the report's publication

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Update: Boil water notice for Glenary water supply is lifted

Update: Boil water notice for Glenary water supply is lifted

The notice was issued to protect health due to an issue at the water treatment plant

Tue, 30 Jun, 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

Thunderstorm warning for the West extended as 8,000 properties without power

Thunderstorm warning for the West extended as 8,000 properties without power

Met Éireann said the risks include heavy downpours leading to flooding in places, lightning damage, hail, hazardous driving conditions and very gusty winds

Fri, 26 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

37-acre equestrian centre in Waterford up for sale for €1.7m

37-acre equestrian centre in Waterford up for sale for €1.7m

The property is being offered in four lots

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

Cork man jailed for 17 years for rape and coercive control of partner

Cork man jailed for 17 years for rape and coercive control of partner

Maurice Magner began to coercively control the woman by having access to the password to her electronic devices.

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

Man charged with murder of his father on Waterford family farm

Man charged with murder of his father on Waterford family farm

John Cashman Jr, age 45, was charged with murdering his 73-year-old father, John Cashman Sr, on their farm in Dungarvan on April 13

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Brendan Kenneally resigns Fianna Fáil membership following criticism in child abuse investigation report

Brendan Kenneally resigns Fianna Fáil membership following criticism in child abuse investigation report

Former TD resigned from Fianna Fáil hours after publication of a report critical of his actions

Fri, 19 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

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: 'Hell is not the proper place for' Bill Kenneally

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: 'Hell is not the proper place for' Bill Kenneally

Abuse survivor Simon O’Toole talks about the 'monster’ Bill Kenneally’s death on the The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast

Listen | Fri, 19 Jun, 2026