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The Dunmore East lifeboat was launched in the operation (File pic)

Four rescued as trawler sinks in Waterford estuary

A fishing boat has sunk in the Waterford estuary but all on board are safe.

The growing facility was ventilated and insulated to grow cannabis (pic: @gardainfo)

Arrest after cannabis grow house found in Waterford

A 46-year-old man has been arrested after drugs with an estimated street value of €130,000 were seized in Co Waterford last night.

Munster • 04 Jan 21

Gardaí and the GAA stressed the need for supporters to remember their individual and collective responsibility

Gardaí urge hurling fans to follow public health rules

Gardaí have appealed to GAA fans to follow public health guidelines and regulations during the All-Ireland Hurling Final weekend.

Coronavirus • 11 Dec 20

Christmas lights illuminate Barronstrand Street in Waterford city

Waterford city launches Christmas with light ceremony

Christmas officially got under way in Waterford city last night, when Santa Claus had some help in switching on the seasonal lights.

Munster • 20 Nov 20

Christmas tree grower Derek Walsh enlisted the help of Jordan Casey to get his Christmas trees online

Young entrepreneur puts Christmas tree growers online

Waterford's Jordan Casey answered the call to get Christmas tree growers trading online.

Boost My Business • 17 Nov 20

The new Cadence R&D Centre of Excellence in Cork

190 new jobs announced for Cork and Waterford

US design software developer, Cadence, is to create 150 new jobs in Cork.

Business • 06 Nov 20

Man seriously injured in Waterford machete attack

An investigation is under way after a man was seriously assaulted with a machete in Waterford in the early hours of this morning.

Regional • 21 Sep 20

The O'Gorman brothers are both heading to Mary Immaculate College in Limerick

Relief for Waterford brothers as school days over

Two Waterford brothers who have been through more than most together in recent years will be heading off to college together in the coming weeks after receiving CAO offers this afternoon.

Regional • 11 Sep 20

The misdirected payment was returned to the Irish company

Firm hit by invoice fraud over Chinese PPE machine deal

Gardaí in Waterford are investigating after a company was conned out of €65,000 while buying a machine to manufacture Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Ireland • 09 Jun 20

Both suspects are being questioned at Waterford Garda Station

Two arrested after attempted robbery at pharmacy

Two males are in custody in connection with an attempted burglary in a pharmacy in Waterford city early this morning.

Munster • 21 May 20

App lets customers see space in pubs and restaurants

A Waterford based company has released a new app that allows companies to document and broadcast their venues' social distancing compliance standards and the availability of space on their premises to their customers in real-time.

Business • 21 May 20

Gardaí in Clonmel are leading the investigation

Man released in Tipperary stabbing investigation

A man in his 40s who was arrested in connection with the death of a 45-year-old man who was stabbed in Co Tipperary at the weekend has been released without charge.

Ireland • 07 Apr 20

A super salute in the sand to frontline health workers

An Irish artist in self-isolation has paid a unique tribute to frontline workers.

Coronavirus • 30 Mar 20

The road has been closed off for a technical examination

Man dies following Waterford crash

A man has died following a road traffic accident at Seapeak, Ballymacarbry Co Waterford.

Munster • 22 Mar 20

Among the events running alongside the opening was the unveiling of a plaque to the Daly family who ran what was locally called the 'poor man's café'

Waterford women to be honoured for contributions

A new exhibition at Waterford's Central Library marks 25 years of the Waterford Women's Centre as well as honouring some local women who made major contributions to society over the years.

Munster • 06 Mar 20

Two suspects were arrested and taken to Waterford Garda Station

Two teenagers held over armed robbery in Waterford city

Two teenagers are being questioned by gardaí in relation to an armed robbery at a bank ATM in Waterford city last night.

Munster • 05 Mar 20

The charged man is due to appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court

Man charged in connection with Waterford shooting

A 30-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he was charged in connection with a shooting in Waterford just before Christmas which has left a 44-year-old man in a critical condition in hospital.

Courts • 27 Dec 19

Two men, aged 30 and 32, remain in garda custody

Woman arrested over shooting released without charge

A 27-year-old woman arrested in connection with a shooting in Waterford has been released without charge.

Munster • 25 Dec 19

The shooting happened on Carrickphierish Road yesterday afternoon

Three arrested over Waterford shooting

Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Waterford yesterday afternoon.

Ireland • 24 Dec 19

The scene on the Carrickphierish Road is currently sealed off for examination

Man in critical condition after shooting in Waterford

A man in his 30s is in a critical condition following a shooting in Co Waterford.

Munster • 23 Dec 19

Plans include the creation of a transport hub on the North Quays, east of the existing Plunkett Station

Planning application lodged for Waterford city scheme

The company behind a long-awaited redevelopment of Waterford city's north quays has lodged an application for planning permission for the mixed-use scheme.

Munster • 17 Dec 19

Paudie Coffey served as Minister of State for Housing in Enda Kenny's coalition government

FG's Paudie Coffey will not contest general election

Former Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Senator Paudie Coffey has announced that he will not contest the next general election.

Politics • 16 Dec 19

Dr Matthew Sills is one of a number of rescuers being recognised at Water Safety Ireland's National Awards ceremony in UCD

Man who rescued pair from sea 'glad to help'

A doctor and former lifeguard who rescued two people who got into difficulty in the sea off Tramore has said he was "just glad he was able to help", ahead of receiving an award for his bravery.

News Lens • 27 Nov 19

World Bank report on business costs in Irish cities had Galway as the best one to start a start up a business in

Galway best Irish city for starting a business - report

A report on the cost of doing business in Irish cities has found that development contribution fees in Dublin are over five times higher than in Galway, which comes out best for starting a business.

Business • 26 Nov 19

A number of Oireachtas members had welcomed the allocation of money for the relocation of Plunkett Station

'No new agreement' on Waterford railway station funding

Minister for Housing and Local Government Eoghan Murphy has said there is "no new agreement or new announcement" on funding for the relocation of the railway station in Waterford.

Munster • 18 Nov 19