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Man and woman (60s) rushed to hospital after shooting incident in county Waterford

By Shane Doran 1st June 2020 0

A man and a woman were rushed to University Hospital Waterford (UHW) this evening after a shooting incident at a house. A Garda spokesperson told WaterfordNow.ie officers and emergency services arrived at a house in the Ballyduff area at around 5pm. Two people, a man and a woman both in their 60s, were found with […]

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Bishop of Waterford ‘cannot understand’ why churches are still closed

By Shane Doran 1st June 2020 0

The Bishop of Waterford says people “cannot understand” why there should not  be a public celebration of Mass. “Many people of faith are finding not being able to receive Holy Communion extremely burdensome,” said Bishop Phonsie Cullinan in a pastoral message to mark the Feast of Pentecost. “Like many others I am very sad that […]

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Leading local writer unveiled as curator of Waterford Writers Weekend

By Shane Doran 31st May 2020 0

Leading local writer and producer Eimear Cheasty will be the curator for the annual Waterford Writers Weekend, which takes place as part of Waterford’s Imagine Arts Festival  from October 23 to 25. . Eimear is a well-known writer, producer, programmer and curator from the city. She works as the creative producer of the ‘Towers & […]

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‘A true Waterford man’ – Book of Condolences for late, great Brendan Bowyer opens online

By Shane Doran 29th May 2020 0

The Mayor of the City and County of Waterford has expressed his “sincere condolences” to the family of the late, great entertainer Brendan Bowyer, who passed away in Las Vegas yesterday evening surrounded by his family. The showband legend, who was awarded the Freedom of Waterford City in 2011, is survived by his wife Stella, […]

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A further nine more deaths, 2-metre rule threatens September back-to-school plans

By Shane Doran 28th May 2020 0

A further nine people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 46 new cases of the virus were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,639. There are now 24,841 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily updates from the Department […]

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Waterford towns and villages can avail of funding for new projects

By Shane Doran 28th May 2020 0

Waterford groups are being urged to apply for funding under the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme helps rural areas across the country that have suffered from a loss of population. A total of €15m has been allocated to this year’s scheme, which is one element of a €30 million package of integrated […]

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Blooming brilliant! Waterford’s spectacular Mount Congreve Gardens announces reopening date

By Shane Doran 28th May 2020 0

Waterford’s spectacular Mount Congreve Gardens will reopen to the public on June 9, it was confirmed today. The garden will open six days per week from 10 am to 5.30pm, with last entry at 4pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Mount Congreve said Thursday will be dedicated to the over-70s who are cocooning. In order to […]

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‘Despicable’ – Waterford TD warning over u-turn on pension age promises

By Shane Doran 28th May 2020 0

Waterford TD David Cullinane has hit out in the wake of reports that Fianna Fáil will renege on commitments to defer the increase in the age of eligibility for a State pension next year. The local poll-topper and Sinn Féin frontebencher warned against any u-turn on the issue, which he described as “despicable”. Deputy Cullinane […]

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No new deaths for first time in over two months, hairdressers preparing for ‘safe’ early reopening

By Shane Doran 25th May 2020 0

No further deaths have been reported due to coronavirus over the past 24 hours for the first time since early March. The hugely welcome news came as just 59 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed by the Department of Health at its daily briefing. The overall death toll as a result of the virus remains […]

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PAUL HOPKINS: Life in the time of coronavirus: Africa Rising needs your help

By Shane Doran 25th May 2020 0

Few corners of the world have escaped the devastation of Covid-19. One of the biggest mistruths about the rogue microbe is that it treats all its victims equally, discriminating nowhere. While people of all backgrounds and dispositions are hit by Covid-19, it is those souls in the lower socio-economic brackets who, with the elderly, are […]