https://www.waterfordlive.ie https://www.waterfordlive.ie/images/logos/16/logo_colored.jpg https://www.waterfordlive.ie BREAKING: Manhunt underway after Gardaí 'violently assaulted' and rushed to hospital https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063366/breaking-manhunt-underway-after-gardai-violently-assaulted-and-rushed-to-hospital.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063366/breaking-manhunt-underway-after-gardai-violently-assaulted-and-rushed-to-hospital.html

A search is ongoing for the driver of a vehicle that rammed into a Garda patrol car
Shortly after 11.30am today, Thursday 16th April 2026, plain clothes Gardaí on patrol in County Monaghan stopped and spoke with a male (aged in his 20s). During the course of this interaction the male became v

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:10:17 GMT Monaghan,An Garda Siochána,Louth Lili Lonergan Search stood down for missing 15-year-old girl last seen in school uniform amid Garda update https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063229/search-stood-down-for-missing-15-year-old-girl-last-seen-in-school-uniform-amid-garda-update.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063229/search-stood-down-for-missing-15-year-old-girl-last-seen-in-school-uniform-amid-garda-update.html

Maria Bonilla was reported missing from her home in Kildare town since Tuesday
The search for a missing 15-year-old girl has been stood down after Gardaí issued an update on Thursday. Maria Bonilla was reported missing from her home in Kildare town since Tuesday, April 14. She was last seen i

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:07:05 GMT Missing Person Appeal,An Garda Siochána,Kildare,Newbridge Lili Lonergan Thousands across Ireland could be in line for social welfare payment worth up to €1,500 https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063108/thousands-across-ireland-could-be-in-line-for-social-welfare-payment-worth-up-to-1-500.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063108/thousands-across-ireland-could-be-in-line-for-social-welfare-payment-worth-up-to-1-500.html

The Additional Needs Payment can help people who are working and/or receiving a social welfare payment
Thousands of people across Ireland could be in line for a social welfare payment worth over €1,500. The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:07:05 GMT Social Welfare,cost of living Lili Lonergan Late Late Show end date confirmed as Patrick Kielty's return hangs in the balance https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/arts---entertainment/2063015/late-late-show-end-date-confirmed-as-patrick-kielty-s-return-hangs-in-the-balance.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/arts---entertainment/2063015/late-late-show-end-date-confirmed-as-patrick-kielty-s-return-hangs-in-the-balance.html

Patrick Kielty took over as host of The Late Late Show in 2023 but has remained tight lipped on whether his contract will be renewed
An end date for this season of The Late Late Show has been confirmed as Patrick Kielty's return for a 4th season hangs in the balance. The current season is due

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:07:05 GMT RTÉ,Patrick Kielty,Late Late Show,TV Lili Lonergan 'Stop use immediately' - Popular Irish made baby garment recalled amid suffocation fears https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062918/stop-use-immediately-popular-irish-made-baby-garment-recalled-amid-suffocation-fears.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062918/stop-use-immediately-popular-irish-made-baby-garment-recalled-amid-suffocation-fears.html

Affected customers are urged to stop using the product immediately and return the product for a refund or replacement
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has alerted the public across Ireland to a nationwide recall of a popular woolen baby sleeping garment. SAOL Knitwear is car

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:07:05 GMT Limerick,Donegal,Product Recall,CCPC,Health Lili Lonergan Have you seen Cody? Concern growing as Gardaí search for 13-year-old boy missing two days https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062862/have-you-seen-cody-concern-growing-as-gardai-search-for-13-year-old-boy-missing-two-days.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062862/have-you-seen-cody-concern-growing-as-gardai-search-for-13-year-old-boy-missing-two-days.html

Cody Reilly was last seen at 9.30am on Tuesday morning
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Cody Reilly who is reported missing from Dunleer, Co. Louth, since Tuesday April 14, 2026. Cody was last seen at 9.30am on Tuesday 14th April 2026 in the

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:07:05 GMT An Garda Siochána,Missing Person Appeal,Dunleer,Louth Lili Lonergan 'We want no trouble': Sister of Scarlett Faulkner makes plea ahead of funeral on Friday https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062517/we-want-no-trouble-sister-of-scarlett-faulkner-makes-plea-ahead-of-funeral-on-friday.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062517/we-want-no-trouble-sister-of-scarlett-faulkner-makes-plea-ahead-of-funeral-on-friday.html

The plea comes after what Victoria Faulkner described as 'the hardest three weeks of our life'
The sister of Scarlett Faulkner has issued a heartfelt plea ahead of Scarlett's funeral, urging mourners to set aside any differences in honour of the young mother’s memory. In an emotional message

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:07:11 GMT Death notices,Limerick city,Birdhill Kayley Hardiman Investigation launched after alleged sexual harassment of woman by fast food delivery driver https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062545/investigation-launched-after-alleged-sexual-harassment-of-woman-by-fast-food-delivery-driver.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062545/investigation-launched-after-alleged-sexual-harassment-of-woman-by-fast-food-delivery-driver.html

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Portlaoise earlier this month
An investigation is underway after a woman allegedly received messages of a sexual nature from a fast food delivery driver in Laois. Gardaí confirmed they have received a complaint in relation to a woman who said she wa

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:07:05 GMT Laois,Portlaoise,Laois crime Eoghan MacConnell 'We'll put you down' - Mother of Grace Lynch reveals chilling online threats amid scrambler ban https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062466/we-ll-put-you-down-mother-of-grace-lynch-reveals-chilling-online-threats-amid-scrambler-ban.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062466/we-ll-put-you-down-mother-of-grace-lynch-reveals-chilling-online-threats-amid-scrambler-ban.html

Grace Lynch was killed when she was struck by a scrambler in Finglas in January
The mother of teenager Grace Lynch has revealed she has received a series of threats in recent weeks as she continues her campaign to remove scrambler bikes from roads across Ireland. Siobhán Lynch, whose 16-year-

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:07:05 GMT Dublin,An Garda Siochána,Social media,Claire Byrne Lili Lonergan Gardaí concerned as search underway for 16-year-old boy missing five days https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062304/gardai-concerned-as-search-underway-for-16-year-old-boy-missing-five-days.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062304/gardai-concerned-as-search-underway-for-16-year-old-boy-missing-five-days.html

Jordan Holden was reported missing from Carlow town on April 10
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jordan Holden who is reported missing from Carlow town, Co. Carlow since April 10, 2026. Jordan Holden is described as 5’9” tall, medium build w

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:07:06 GMT Missing Person Appeal,Carlow,An Garda Siochána Lili Lonergan WARNING! Hundreds of children's toys recalled across Ireland amid deadly asbestos fears https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062143/warning-hundreds-of-children-s-toys-recalled-across-ireland-amid-deadly-asbestos-fears.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062143/warning-hundreds-of-children-s-toys-recalled-across-ireland-amid-deadly-asbestos-fears.html

The CCPC has warned parents to keep the toys out of reach of children and has issued advice on correct disposal
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted the public across Ireland to a major recall that is now underway for multiple toys that are feared to contain d

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:06 GMT CCPC,HSE,Health,Product Recall Lili Lonergan HSE urge young people to avoid 'harmful' sunbeds due to increased risk of skin cancer https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062099/hse-urge-young-people-to-avoid-harmful-sunbeds-due-to-increased-risk-of-skin-cancer.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062099/hse-urge-young-people-to-avoid-harmful-sunbeds-due-to-increased-risk-of-skin-cancer.html

Using sunbeds before the age of 35 greatly increases the risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer
Young people across Ireland are being urged to avoid sunbed use following renewed warnings about the long-term health risks linked to sunbed use. The call is part of the HSE’s Natio

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:07:06 GMT Health,HSE Lili Lonergan Irish homeowners warned as hidden home issues could be costing hundreds on energy bills https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062082/irish-homeowners-warned-as-hidden-home-issues-could-be-costing-hundreds-on-energy-bills.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062082/irish-homeowners-warned-as-hidden-home-issues-could-be-costing-hundreds-on-energy-bills.html

Experts reveal the common household issues pushing up energy costs - and how to fix them
As everyday costs continue to climb across fuel, food and essential living expenses, a new report from the ESRI found that Ireland had the eighth highest electricity prices in Europe in 2024 when taxes an

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:07:06 GMT cost of living,Fuel crisis Lili Lonergan 'Beautiful angel': Funeral arrangements announced for Limerick mum Scarlett Faulkner https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061993/beautiful-angel-funeral-arrangements-announced-for-limerick-mum-scarlett-faulkner.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061993/beautiful-angel-funeral-arrangements-announced-for-limerick-mum-scarlett-faulkner.html

Scarlett passed away in Cork University Hospital on Monday
THE FAULKNER family have announced the funeral arrangements for their "beautiful angel" Scarlett, on social media. The 29-year-old mum-of-one from Longpavement, Limerick city, passed away three weeks after sustaining serious head inju

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:07:05 GMT Limerick city,Death notices,Tributes Donal O'Regan Man and woman arrested after Gardaí find nearly €600,000 of illegal drugs in the Midlands https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061624/man-and-woman-arrested-after-gardai-find-nearly-600-000-of-illegal-drugs-in-the-midlands.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061624/man-and-woman-arrested-after-gardai-find-nearly-600-000-of-illegal-drugs-in-the-midlands.html

The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis
As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí in the Midlands have seized suspected illegal cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy with an estimated total value of €545,400. During the course of a search under warrant on Tuesday, Gardaí

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:07:06 GMT Midlands,Tullamore,Offaly,An Garda Siochána Lili Lonergan 'An iconic figure' - Tributes paid following death of Clannad member Moya Brennan https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061569/an-iconic-figure-tributes-paid-following-death-of-clannad-member-moya-brennan.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061569/an-iconic-figure-tributes-paid-following-death-of-clannad-member-moya-brennan.html

Moya passed away peacefully 'surrounded by loved ones' on Monday
Tributes have been paid to Moya Brennan after her death at 73. The musician and songwriter played the harp with Irish folk band Clannad, the Grammy award-winning Celtic fusion pioneers. A family statement issued to the media sai

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:07:06 GMT Death notices,RIP.ie,Tributes Lili Lonergan Michael Healy-Rae to resign as Minister of State and vote no confidence in Government https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061587/michael-healy-rae-to-resign-as-minister-of-state-and-vote-no-confidence-in-government.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061587/michael-healy-rae-to-resign-as-minister-of-state-and-vote-no-confidence-in-government.html

Deputy Healy-Rae made the announcement in Dáil Éireann this Tuesday afternoon
Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has announced that he will resign as Minister of State and vote no confidence in the Government. Deputy Healy-Rae made the announcement during a debate on the motion of confide

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:48:24 GMT Michael Healy-Rae,Dail Éireann,Government Robert Forrest Major recall underway as SHEIN recalls two popular products in Ireland amid fears of fire https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061500/major-recall-underway-as-shein-recalls-two-popular-products-in-ireland-amid-fears-of-fire.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061500/major-recall-underway-as-shein-recalls-two-popular-products-in-ireland-amid-fears-of-fire.html

Customers are urged to keep the products out of reach of children
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has alerted the public across Ireland to a major recall from online retail giant SHEIN amid serious fears of electrocution and fires. SHEIN is carrying out a recall of a Lighti

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:21 GMT SHEIN,Product Recall,Health,CCPC Lili Lonergan 'I'll cherish our memories forever' - Sister of Scarlett Faulkner pays emotional tribute https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061330/i-ll-cherish-our-memories-forever-sister-of-scarlett-faulkner-pays-emotional-tribute.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061330/i-ll-cherish-our-memories-forever-sister-of-scarlett-faulkner-pays-emotional-tribute.html

Scarlett Faulkner tragically passed away on Monday after she was taken off her life support machine in Cork University Hospital on Sunday
The sister of Scarlett Faulkner has paid an emotional tribute to the young Limerick mother, saying that she doesn't know how she will live without her. Tak

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:07:05 GMT Death notices,Limerick,Birdhill,Social media Kayley Hardiman Cockroaches and mouse droppings found as twelve food businesses forced to close in March https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061240/cockroaches-and-mouse-droppings-found-as-twelve-food-businesses-forced-to-close-in-march.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2061240/cockroaches-and-mouse-droppings-found-as-twelve-food-businesses-forced-to-close-in-march.html

The FSAI has said 'it's disappointing' food hygiene standards continue to be breached
Twelve food businesses across Ireland were ordered to close last month for failing to adhere to food safety legislation. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported on Tuesday that Environmental Hea

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:06 GMT FSAI,HSE,Health,Tipperary,Limerick Lili Lonergan