Damien Tiernan

South East Correspondent

26-year-old Hasan Bal had pleaded guilty to the charges at Waterford Circuit Court

Man jailed for providing funding for Islamic State

An Irish man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for providing funding for the so-called Islamic State.

Courts • 06 Jul 18

Waterford Circuit Criminal Court heard that Patrick Moran was disqualified from driving at the time

Man jailed after Waterford high speed chase

A man who crashed into a parked garda car and almost knocked down two pedestrians during a high speed chase has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from driving for 12 years.

Munster • 03 Jul 18

The research was carried out at Waterford Institute of Technology

Experts criticise Alzheimer's food supplement research

A number of medical experts have criticised claims by a research team in Waterford that food supplements might slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease.

Health • 20 Jun 18

A protest vigil was held at University Hospital Waterford this evening on

Call for more cardiac facilities at Waterford hospital

There have been further calls for an increase in cardiac facilities at University Hospital Waterford.

Munster • 18 Jun 18

Project Leader Miguel Ponce De Leon and former carpenter Dave Ryan pictured at Waterford IT (Pic: Patrick Browne)

Researchers secure EU funding for electricity project

Experts at a Waterford research and innovation hub have won significant European Commission funding for projects which aim to provide cutting-edge global solutions for the future electricity grid.

Munster • 14 Jun 18

Michael Pyke suffered massive head injuries when he was hit by a tree branch

Man died attempting 'good deed' during Storm Ophelia

An inquest has heard that a man who was about to do "a good deed" by clearing a roadway at the height of Storm Ophelia last October was killed by a branch from a tree.

Ireland • 11 Jun 18