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Rain has been heavy and persistent in Dublin throughout the day (Pic:Rolling News)

Road closures in Dublin; flood risk fears in Cork

Spot flooding has been reported in Dublin this evening, leading to traffic disruption in some areas. A Status Orange rain warning in is place for Dublin and Wicklow until 8am tomorrow.

Weather • 20 Oct 23

The packages originated from Switzerland and were destined for Co Waterford

Cannabis worth €120,000 seized at Shannon Airport

Cannabis worth €120,000 was seized at Shannon Airport last Friday.

Regional • 16 Oct 23

Heavy downpours are expected across Ireland tomorrow

Weather alerts for ten counties as heavy rain expected

Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for ten counties as heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow.

Weather • 23 Sep 23

The HSE is taking charge 'with immediate effect' of the nursing home run by Aperee Living at Ballygunner in Waterford city after it was informed of HIQA's cancellation of the registration (Stock image)

HIQA cancels Waterford nursing home registration

HSE management are on site at a nursing home in Waterford following the cancellation of the home's registration by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

Munster • 18 Sep 23

This week saw the first recorded case of the bird breeding on the island in over 200 years

Osprey chicks prepared for release in Co Waterford

The first osprey chicks from a new National Parks and Wildlife Service re-introduction programme are being released into the wild this weekend in Co Waterford.

Munster • 26 Aug 23

A number of Iceland shops have closed, including this one on Talbot Street in Dublin (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

SIPTU seeks meeting over Iceland Waterford closure

SIPTU has called for an immediate meeting with the examiner responsible for Iceland supermarkets in Ireland over outstanding entitlements to wages, holiday pay and redundancy pay.

Munster • 23 Aug 23

Thousands of family, friends and supporters are expected to travel to Croke Park on Sunday

Excitement grows as camogie final 'set to be a classic'

Excitement and expectation is growing ahead of Sunday's historic All-Ireland Senior Camogie final between Cork and Waterford at Croke Park.

Munster • 04 Aug 23

Uisce Éireann said the boil water notices may remain in place for several days

Boil water notices for parts of Waterford and Tipperary

Uisce Éireann has issued boil water notices for parts of Waterford and Tipperary due to strike action arising from a dispute between the Unite trade union and a number of local authorities.

Munster • 14 Jul 23

Newtown Cove near Tramore, Co Waterford (file image)

Man drowns in sea near Tramore

A man has drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming near Tramore, Co Waterford.

Waterford • 09 Jul 23

The majority of the country's retained firefighters are represented by SIPTU and its members engaged in industrial action last month (Stock image)

Waterford, Tipperary firefighters take strike action

Over 40 retained firefighters in Waterford and Tipperary, who are members of the Unite trade union, are engaging in strike action.

Munster • 07 Jul 23

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

This was the second unfair dismissal case at Waterford Castle Hotel to come before the WRC

Second Waterford Castle manager wins dismissal case

Waterford Castle Hotel has been ordered to pay €12,000 for the second unfair dismissal of a general manager in two years.

Business • 01 Jun 23

Darragh Dooley's mother told the High Court it was disappointing that her son had to wait 13 years for the case to conclude (Stock image)

€7m settlement approved for boy with cerebral palsy

The High Court has approved a settlement of €7m in the case of a now 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who sued over the circumstances of his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford.

Courts • 26 Apr 23

Cartamundi announced that it is to cease operations in Waterford by August, with the loss of 234 jobs

Union to meet Cartamundi management after jobs blow

Consultation between board game manufacturer Cartamundi - which is to close its Waterford factory - and union representatives will continue with a formal meeting next week to discuss the jobs blow.

Waterford • 23 Mar 23

Services have been disrupted at Plunkett Station in Waterford

Waterford train station reopens after flooding

Waterford train station has reopened after flooding caused by a high spring tide forced it to close earlier this morning.

Munster • 23 Mar 23

The plant has been operating from Waterford since 1977

234 jobs to go at Waterford city board game plant

Board and card game manufacturer Cartamundi has announced that it is to close its Waterford city operation, which currently employs 234 people.

Munster • 23 Mar 23

Kargo already employs about 500 people in 11 bases cross the world

Ad tech firm Kargo to create 25 Waterford jobs

Twenty-five jobs will be created in Waterford by an American advertising technology company when it sets up a new hub in the city.

Business • 21 Mar 23

The flag raising ceremony, commemorated the flying of the Irish National Flag by Thomas Francis Meagher in his native city of Waterford

Ceremony marks 175th anniversary of flying of tricolour

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Irish tricolour remains a symbol of hope of a shared future and a shared island for everyone who calls Ireland home.

Munster • 05 Mar 23

Firm behind Waterford Crystal pays out €12.5m dividend

The company which owns the Waterford Crystal brand paid out a dividend of €12.5m in November 2021.

Business • 20 Feb 23

Local residents and business owners say there has been no consultation from Government

Protest against centre for asylum seekers in Waterford

Over 200 people have attended a protest in Lismore, Co Waterford against the opening of a Direct Provision centre for up to 117 asylum seekers in a hotel premises.

Ireland • 29 Jan 23

A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest into the death of Richard O'Leary

Man died six days after Waterford assault, inquest told

A man who was assaulted after he went out for the night in Dungarvan on St Patrick's Day in 2018 died in hospital six days later from injuries he sustained after he was punched in the face, an inquest has heard.

Munster • 12 Jan 23