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Shock closure
EXITING the gates of their stricken factory on Thursday morning, employees were facing a future of uncertainty as they contemplated life beyond March next year when ABB closes its gates for the final time.
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Tenth anniversary of helicopter crash
AN ex-serviceman has been tenderly caring for two memorials at the site of the horrific helicopter crash, which occurred in Tramore 10 years ago, claiming the lives of four Air Corps members.
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Friday, July 03, 2009
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€1.87 million for ‘tsunami of lies’
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
IN the highest libel award ever made communications consultant Monica Leech was yesterday awarded more than €1.8 million after a jury found a series of Evening Herald articles about her meant she had been having an affair with a government Minister.
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Man to face trial for Tara’s death
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A MAN accused of murdering Waterford girl Tara Whelan and four others in a terrorist bomb attack in Turkey is to appear in court tomorrow.
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Final farewell to the city’s ‘Man of Music’
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
ILLUMINARIES from the world of music at home and abroad are this week mourning the sad passing of musician, singer, entertainer and broadcaster, Tony Weldon (71), which occurred on Sunday last.
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HSE’s ¤4m cost on taxis
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
THE cash-strapped HSE spent a total of €4 million on taxis in the South East region in 2007 and 2008.
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Traffic and parking restrictions in place for Spraoi parade
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
HUNDREDS of volunteers are gearing up for Spraoi in the Park this coming weekend and with large crowds expected to turn out to the annual parade, the Gardaí have announced a number of road closures on Sunday.
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A weekend of culinary delights at Dunmore
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
THOUSANDS of food enthusiasts turned out in Dunmore East over the weekend for the inaugural Festival of Food, Fish and Fun.
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Talks to secure deal for ABB workers
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A FINAL deal for the soon to be unemployed staff at ABB Transformers may take a number of weeks to finalise.
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First thoughts with employees and their families
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
REACTION was swift from all quarters as politicians, unions and the business community responded with varying degrees of shock, sadness and anger to the news of the demise of another stalwart of the Waterford manufacturing scene.
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Nothing could have saved factory - management
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A COLLAPSE in demand has been cited as the reason behind the decision to close the ABB Transformer plant in Waterford city by March of next year.
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Samaritans on hand for anyone distressed by financial crisis
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
IN response to continuing job losses and financial difficulties, the local branch of Samaritans is urging anyone experiencing distress to get in contact to talk through any problems and fears that they may not be able to share with family, friends or employers.
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Action demanded as city takes yet another blow
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
WATERFORD was described as being on the brink of meltdown as the city faces coming to terms with the latest in a spate of job losses that is seeing unemployment here soar.
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Flying the flag as a litter free zone
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
IT was a proud day for Scoil Lorcáin in St John’s Park on Friday as the school raised its first green flag for litter and waste.
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Newcomer left out in the cold
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
NEWCOMER to the City Council, Dick Roche, failed to be nominated to any local boards or authorities in the city when the council made its appointments last week.
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Sad passing of former mayor and great Waterford man
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A MAN with the gift of extreme humility, a wonderful orator and fearless in debate were among the many glowing tributes paid to Liam (Willie) Curham who died at his home at The Folly on Sunday, following a long illness bravely borne.
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Search continues for missing man in Sydney
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
ALL lines of inquiry have been followed into the disappearance of a Dungarvan man in Australia but police in Sydney said at the weekend that they would continue to follow “any leads” in their bid to find the 26-year-old.
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Minister feared for his life when helicopter door fell off mid-flight
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
MARTIN Cullen and the other passengers travelling in a helicopter, which lost its door mid-flight, could easily have been killed.
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New home for evicted Tramore market traders
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
UP to 30 stall holders at the recently established Tramore Indoor Market have been forced to move to new premises after their building was repossessed without notice.
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Harnessing the power of Passage East people
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
TIDAL power, allotments, fishermen and farmers’ markets, a marina and historical walking tours are only some of the many exciting proposals which form part of the first ever Strategic Plan for Passage East and Crooke.
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Hats off to youth concert
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
HATS off to Kate O’Beirne and all the young people who put on a musical extravaganza on Saturday night.
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Mr. Binman strike enters seventh week
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
OVER forty workers at waste collection company Mr. Binman are entering their seventh week of strike action and have vowed to remain on the picket line until management sits down with their union representatives.
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