Conor Kane

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The two boys were assessed and found to be safe and well but were brought to hospital for observation as a precaution (Stock image)

Two teenage boys rescued off Waterford coast

Two teenagers were rescued from the sea off Clonea Beach in Co Waterford yesterday afternoon.

Munster • 08 Jun 23

The event was established to commemorate the life and works of Robert Boyle, examine the role of science in our world and assert the place science in our culture

Waterford event celebrates 'father of modern chemistry'

Hundreds of visitors are expected in Co Waterford later this month for the latest version of an event which celebrates the life and work of a scientist considered the "father of modern chemistry".

Munster • 08 Jun 23

Mike Leahy, who is the artistic director of Waterford's Spraoi Festival, said the accommodation shortage is a huge issue for festivals

Festivals feeling impact of accommodation shortage

Concerns have been raised by festival organisers about a shortage of accommodation options this year for people taking part in and attending their events.

Ireland • 03 Jun 23

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill with board members at the re-opening ceremony in Clonmel

Clonmel Credit Union celebrates 60 years of lending

A credit union in Co Tipperary has officially re-opened its refurbished headquarters 60 years after its foundation.

Munster • 01 Jun 23

The 10-year contract will see the retention of search and rescue helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin (file image)

€670m Coast Guard contract offered to Bristow Ireland

The contract for the Irish Coast Guard's search and rescue service looks likely to be awarded to Bristow Ireland Ltd in the coming weeks following the Government's announcement of "preferred bidder" status.

Ireland • 30 May 23

Fires caused damage to areas which had already been cleared by tree-felling at The Raven on the south-east coast of Wexford

Appeal not to light woodland fires following damage

An appeal has been made to people not to light fire in woodlands and not to light outdoor fires without permission after two blazes came close to destroying precious coastal woodland in Co Wexford overnight.

Leinster • 29 May 23

PJ Flanagan, CEO of H&MV Engineering and David Maher, Managing Director of H&MV Engineering at its new Limerick offices

700 new jobs planned as H&MV opens Limerick base

An engineering firm which provides services to the energy market is opening new global headquarters in Limerick and will be creating 700 jobs in its Irish and international operations over the next five years.

Business • 26 May 23

Man dies following stabbing at house in Co Wexford

A man has been fatally stabbed in an incident at a house in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.

Leinster • 26 May 23

The propeller located at the roundabout on Merchant's Quay in Waterford

Propeller of SS Port Láirge installed in Waterford city

The propeller of the country's last working steam dredger has been given a new home in the centre of Waterford city.

Regional • 22 May 23

The first rail line in Kilkenny was built by the Waterford & Kilkenny Rail Company and opened on 12 May, 1848, with a section of track just over 16km in length

175 years of rail travel commemorated in Kilkenny

The pioneering days when the railway network was expanding its reach throughout Ireland have been recalled in Co Kilkenny with a celebration of 175 years of rail travel in the area.

Leinster • 18 May 23