Waterford News

WIT President appointed to new HEA role

by 10/03/15 2:34pm

Dr Ruaidhrí Neavyn
DR Ruaidhrí Neavyn, President of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), is to take up an advisor role with the Higher Education Authority (HEA). The Governing Body of WIT this morning has accepted the request of the Department of Education and...

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Glanbia to officially open state-of-the-art facility today

GLANBIA Ingredients Ireland’s new state-of-the-art dairy processing facility at Belview Port will be officially this afternoon. It is the largest...

Thursday, 05/03/15 - 10:18am Read More

No Kilkenny move for temporary court

NO decision has been made yet as to where court proceedings will be held while new €22m courthouse for Waterford...

Wednesday, 04/03/15 - 12:45pm Read More

Supporting local communities

Waterford News & Star supporting local communities. Nice to receive two awards in Athlone today.

Monday, 02/03/15 - 3:27am Read More

Waterford Sport

Waterford cut loose after slow start in Tullamore

by 10/03/15 10:25am

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Allianz N.H.L. Div. 1B  A lacklustre opening quarter by Waterford, in the course of which they fell seven points behind without registering a score in reply, tested the nerves of the visiting supporters in O’Connor Park on Saturday last but...

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Nolan’s last gasp stunner earns Blues a deserved point

Shane Nolan Extra
SSE Airtricity League of Ireland First Division A stunning left-footed half volley with the final kick of the game from...

Tuesday, 10/03/15 - 10:18am Read More

Captain fantastic O’Gorman wins first Park Award of 2015

Thomas O'Gorman is the Park Hotel Januarys Sportstar Award winner for his inspirational role as Captain of the Waterford Footballers who won the McGrath Cup. Waterfords first football title in over 30yrs. Pierce Flynn, Park Hotel presents the Award to Thomas. included is sister Clare and Kieran O'Connor and Ger Lawton, Adjudicators. Photo Sean Byrne.
2014 was a great year for Waterford sport. It was also a great year for the Park Hotel Sports Awards...

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O’Brien qualifies for World University Games

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Kilmeaden Swimmer Shauna O’Brien set a New Irish Senior record at the Dave McCullagh/Swim Ulster International at the Bangor Aurora...

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Waterford Entertainment

Go behind the scenes of Spraoi

by 16/02/15 3:26pm

spraoi unseen
SPRAOI unseen, an extraordinary behind the scenes look at Waterford’s favourite festival, will receive its world premiere this Saturday, February 21 at 5pm & 8pm. Produced and directed by Sean Corcoran and Dónal O’Flynn ‘Spraoi Unseen” is a feature length...

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Finding her voice

Ashley Loftus, who will represent Waterford on The Voice this Sunday night
DUNMORE East girl Ashley Loftus will be Waterford’s representative on this week’s instalment of RTE’s The Voice, where she’ll be...

Tuesday, 27/01/15 - 3:29pm Read More

World Premiere at Central Hall

The Cast of Hooked, making its world premiere in Waterford this January
THINGS are really getting exciting at Central Arts with the year kicking off with the world premiere of Gillian Grattan’s...

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Entertainment

Tim Burton to direct Dumbo remake

by 11/03/15 8:35am

Tim Burton will direct a remake of 'Dumbo'.The 56-year-old filmmaker will work on the live-action version of the 1941 animated classic following Disney executives' search for an A-list director to helm the project, president of production Sean Bailey confirmed to...

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Bennett to perform at Lady Gaga’s wedding

Tony Bennett will sing at Lady Gaga's wedding.The 88-year-old crooner has revealed he will be performing at the musician's forthcoming...

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Clarkson suspension hits Top Gear episodes; reinstatement petition hits 200k

Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended after he allegedly punched a producer. BBC News also reported that it...

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Madonna felt ‘incarcerated’ by Ritchie marriage

Madonna has said she felt "incarcerated" while wed to Guy Ritchie but revealed she is open to marrying again.The star,...

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Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke lose song battle

Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke have been ordered to pay Marvin Gaye's family $7.3 million for copyright infringement.A jury in...

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US Air safety board issues Harrison Ford report

Air accident investigators have released an initial report into the plane crash last week that left Harrison Ford injured.The US...

Tuesday, 10/03/15 - 6:17pm Read More

National News

Flanagan calls on Adams to ‘apologise’ to victims of alleged rapes

by 11/03/15 10:12am

The Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan has said Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams should "apologise" to the victims of alleged rapes carried out by members of the Republican movement.This is after a 40-year-old Louth man Paudie McGahon spoke out last...

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Three companies threaten legal action against new plain packaging laws

It has emerged that three tobacco companies have now threatened legal action over Ireland's new plain packaging tobacco laws.The legislation...

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Central Bank’s Honohan to clarify statements to Banking Inquiry

The governor of the Central Bank will today return to the Banking Inquiry to clarify statements he made to it...

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Dig to find ’Disappeared’ Joe Lynskey

Forensic experts will begin digging remote bogland today where they are confident a former Cistercian monk executed by the IRA...

Wednesday, 11/03/15 - 7:00am Read More

National Sport

No issues for Willie Mullins’ heroes

by 11/03/15 9:24am

Willie Mullins reports his runners from a memorable first day of the Cheltenham Festival to be none the worse for their exertions.Mullins saddled an amazing four-timer, claiming each of the Grade One features on the opening card with Douvan, Un...

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Zimbabwean cricketer apologises to Ireland’s Mooney over newspaper jibe

Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Brendan Taylor has offered his apologies to John Mooney after the Ireland all-rounder was the subject of an...

Wednesday, 11/03/15 - 7:38am Read More

Fabregas seeking ‘killer instinct’ from Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas wants Chelsea to be ruthless in tonight's Champions League last-16 second leg with Paris St Germain.A 1-1 draw...

Wednesday, 11/03/15 - 6:56am Read More

Ireland boosted by returning stars for Wales clash

Ireland will lay down their "full deck" of fit-again stars for their pivotal RBS 6 Nations encounter with Wales in...

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