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In vino veritas: Famous Waterford castle gets green light to recreate historic vinery

By Colin Bartley 17th October 2020 0

The locaol authority has given the green light for works to reinstate a historic building on the grounds of Lismore Castle to its former glory. Waterford City and County Council has given permission to Lismore Realty Limited to reinstate four timber bays to the vinery in the Lismore Castle Gardens, which will return the vinery […]

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Higher learning: Four Waterford schools on elite list

By Michael Wolsey 1st October 2020 0

Four secondary schools in County Waterford have made The Sunday Times Best Schools Guide Top 400. Meánscoil San Nioclás, Dungarvan, was placed at 106  and another Gaelcholáiste, Ard Scoil na nDéise in Ballygunner, was in 379th place. Blackwater Community School in Lismore was in  367th place and St Augustine’s College in Dungarvan (pictured) came in […]

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Fears for Waterford jobs as bank announces massive 1,400 cuts

By Colin Bartley 6th August 2020 0

There are fears over the future of several Waterford jobs after Bank of Ireland announced it is to slash its workforce by 1,400. The bank made the announcement after posting its half-yearly results. It said Covid-19 has had a hugely detrimental effect on its business and is set to continue to do so into the […]

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First Waterford towns and villages to benefit from Covid support funding

By Shane Doran 4th August 2020 0

Four Waterford towns and villages have received €140,000 in new funding to help them to adapt in the wake of the pandemic. They are among 106 towns and villages across the country that will benefit immediately from €2.8 million in funding under the enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Dunmore East (pictured), Kilmacthomas, Lismore and […]

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To the manor born: Spectacular Waterford estate could be yours … for €3.25m

By Waterford Now 18th June 2020 0

A historic county Waterford estate has been put on the market for €3.25 million. Salterbridge House was built in 1751 by Richard Musgrave, on land acquired from the Lismore Castle estate. The house was expanded in the early 1800s and, again, some years later. The date 1849 is carved into the courtyard arch, and 1884 […]

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GAA back with a bang as Waterford Club Championships to be played off over the month of August

By Colin Bartley 16th June 2020 0

The GAA club championship is coming back to Waterford and we will have new football and hurling county champions crowned as soon as August. Last night the draws were made for a shortened county championship and it is expected the tournaments will be completed by the end of August. County board delegates meet during a […]

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Back to the future: €284,000 earmarked for vital works to protect Waterford’s heritage

By Colin Bartley 16th June 2020 0

Eighteen Waterford buildings of historic importance are to share in a pot of more than €280,000, funds which will be used to pay for much needed upkeep and remedial work. The money earmarked for the 18 projects in county Waterford is part of the 2020 Historic Structures Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. These initiatives […]

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You can bank on it: BOI to reopen all Waterford branches

By Colin Bartley 8th June 2020 0

Three local Bank of Ireland branches closed down because of the Covid-19 pandemic will reopen before the end of the month, it was confirmed today. There had been fears some of the 161 branches which were temporarily closed down at the end of March, may not re-open once the Coronavirus emergency passed. However, the bank […]

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Back in business: Recovery plan to lift Waterford out of lockdown

By Shane Doran 8th June 2020 0

Waterford City and County Council today unveiled its plan to lift the city and county out of lockdown and back to business. The Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan will create more pedestrian areas  and spaces for outdoor eating, promote outdoor tourism and use technology to make shopping safer. The Shop Local campaign will be stepped up […]

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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 […]