#Waterford - News

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

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Dungarvan's Park Hotel targets family market after €4m upgrade adds 21 rooms
S Dungarvan's Park Hotel targets family market after €4m upgrade adds 21 rooms
The expansion will increase capacity from 84 bedrooms to 105

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Workplace Relations Commission
WRC hears case of teacher in job interview who lost out to candidate with no registration for subject
“He submits that he was directly discriminated against in the interview process on the ground of age,” the Workplace Relations Commission heard.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Hosepipe stock
Hosepipe ban extended for Cork, Limerick and 11 other counties 
On Monday, Uisce Éireann urged residents in the 13 counties to “continue avoiding non-essential water use”.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

lease, rental and selling home. Real estate agent manager smile holding key for new owner. rent house, Sales, loan credit financ
Cork rents rose by 12% in second quarter of this year
Ireland's major cities saw significant rent inflation — Galway (13%) Cork (12%) Limerick (11%). And Waterford City's average rent rate rise of 5.5% is comparable to Dublin's 6.5%

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Wind energy: Why does Ireland still have only one community-owned wind farm?
Wind energy: Why does Ireland still have only one community-owned wind farm?
Templederry in Tipperary is an outlier: Shareholder John Forgarty thinks he knows why. He and other experts spoke with NEIL MICHAEL for today's 'Irish Examiner' wind energy special report

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Waterford father and son take hot air ballooning to new heights after 30 years in the skies
Waterford father and son take hot air ballooning to new heights after 30 years in the skies
A Waterford father and son share decades of ballooning adventures, from childhood flights and dramatic rescues to international competition

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle and 440-acre estate in Waterford
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle and 440-acre estate in Waterford
The Meta chief is understood to have acquired the historic estate as a base during visits to Ireland, where his company has major operations

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

'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

'It's been a dark place:' Waterford businesses 'in limbo' after Tycor centre fire
'It's been a dark place:' Waterford businesses 'in limbo' after Tycor centre fire
State bodies were initially quick to act after the fire at Tycor Business Centre, known as the old Jute Factory, in Waterford, but firms have said the compensation process is rife with red tape.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

'I thought I'm not going to make it': Man bitten by shark facing surgery in Cork 
'I thought I'm not going to make it': Man bitten by shark facing surgery in Cork 
"I cannot say if it's a deliberate attack ... the fish was in his survival instinct." 

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Man airlifted to Cork hospital after being bitten by blue shark off Waterford coast
Man airlifted to Cork hospital after being bitten by blue shark off Waterford coast
The man was fishing for blue shark for the first time when he was bitten after pulling his catch aboard the vessel

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Flahavan's workers to vote on possible strike action
Flahavan's workers to vote on possible strike action
Workers at the Waterford porridge oats and granola producer voted unanimously at an EGM to ballot for industrial action

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature
Heatstroke may be contributing to hospital overcrowding in Ireland
Almost 9,500 people aged 75 or over waited longer than 24 hours to get a hospital bed this year 

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Wind,Farm,In,West,Texas.
Court setback for company behind proposed €88m wind farm in Waterford
Planning permission for the wind farm had been refused because of proposed location in 'exclusion zone' for renewable energy projects and the visual impact of 185m-high wind turbines on a scenic area

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Child playing with mathematical toy
Childcare deserts: 'Mothers are being forced out of the workplace'
Education Correspondent Jess Casey talks to mothers and advocates who say the State must intervene in early years education and childcare

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Five For Your Radar: All Together Now, Spider-Man, Ye Vagabonds... 
Five For Your Radar: All Together Now, Spider-Man, Ye Vagabonds... 
The bank holiday weekend brings plenty of arts and entertainment options 

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

All Together Now FAQ: Lineup, access roads, weather, cashless bars, alcohol allowance...
All Together Now FAQ: Lineup, access roads, weather, cashless bars, alcohol allowance...
Are tickets available? Who's playing? How do I get to Curraghmore? Can I pay in cash? All you need to know for this weekend's All Together Now festival in Co Waterford

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Preschool Children Playing Music Using Various Colorful Instruments
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

Tue, 28 Jul, 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

Extra 274 college places for courses leading to priority health and social care professions
Extra 274 college places for courses leading to priority health and social care professions
Occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, and radiography among the fields boosted by extra third-level places

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

car cleaning
Irish Examiner view: Amid the hosepipe ban, remember that data centres devour water too
We need a more considered approach to our water supply: The current sweltering heat may have caught us off guard, but we will not be able to use that defence again

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

My Job: Charles Coyle on a landmark year for solar firm Amarenco
S My Job: Charles Coyle on a landmark year for solar firm Amarenco
A NORMAL week for Charles Coyle involves interacting with a wide range of people and professionals.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Niall Cummins court case
Waterford man, 36, charged over suspected stabbing at Tramore church
Niall Cummins was charged with possession of a knife and with assault causing harm to a woman in her 50s at Holy Cross Church, Summerhill, Tramore, Co Waterford.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

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

Latest

Mick Clifford
Mick Clifford

News

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited