https://www.waterfordlive.ie https://www.waterfordlive.ie/images/logos/16/logo_colored.jpg https://www.waterfordlive.ie Waterford named top of Ireland’s ‘Wonder’ list again by renowned global travel giant https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2057160/waterford-named-top-of-irelands-wonder-list-again-by-renowned-global-travel-giant.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2057160/waterford-named-top-of-irelands-wonder-list-again-by-renowned-global-travel-giant.html

Waterford tops Condé Nast Traveller ranking for second year running
Waterford has once again been named the top destination in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveller, securing first place in the prestigious "7 Wonders of Ireland" list for 2026. It marks a second consecutive year of international acc

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:56:01 GMT Waterford,Tourism,Waterford Greenway Greg Mulhall Major upgrade to drinking water network 'future‑proofs' supply for Waterford communities https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2057846/major-upgrade-to-drinking-water-network-futureproofs-supply-for-waterford-communities.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2057846/major-upgrade-to-drinking-water-network-futureproofs-supply-for-waterford-communities.html

The project involved constructing a new 7.6km rising watermain
Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of a major upgrade to the drinking water network for communities across the Waterford coast. The upgrade between Dunhill and Ballyvadden delivers a more secure, reliable and resilient wat

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:57:01 GMT Waterford,Uisce Éireann Greg Mulhall PICTURES: Waterford schools celebrate official launch of Safe Routes to School projects https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2048311/pictures-waterford-schools-celebrate-official-launch-of-safe-routes-to-school-projects.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2048311/pictures-waterford-schools-celebrate-official-launch-of-safe-routes-to-school-projects.html

A celebratory event was held at the Rainbow Community Centre in Kilmacthomas for both schools
Two County Waterford schools are celebrating the official launch of their Safe Routes to School projects. Active travel infrastructure works prioritising access and safety at the front of Scoil Mhuir

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:57:01 GMT Waterford,Schools,Kilmacthomas Greg Mulhall Waterford gardaí appeal after six burglaries in a week as houses ransacked and robbed https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2040016/waterford-gardai-appeal-after-six-burglaries-in-a-week-as-houses-ransacked-and-robbed.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2040016/waterford-gardai-appeal-after-six-burglaries-in-a-week-as-houses-ransacked-and-robbed.html

Jewellery, cash, tools and gardening equipment were stolen in a spate of break-ins across Waterford over the past week
Gardaí are investigating six separate burglary incidents after a number of homes and properties were targeted across Waterford over the past week. Four of the burglaries were

]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:56:01 GMT Waterford,An Garda Siochána,Waterford city,Portlaw,Dungarvan Greg Mulhall Concern over lack of public toilets on Waterford Greenway amid upcoming marathon https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039676/concern-over-lack-of-public-toilets-on-waterford-greenway-amid-upcoming-marathon.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039676/concern-over-lack-of-public-toilets-on-waterford-greenway-amid-upcoming-marathon.html

Cllr Niamh O’Donovan raised the issue at the March plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
Concern has been raised over the lack of public toilets on the Waterford Greenway amid an upcoming marathon. Fine Gael councillor Niamh O’Donovan raised the issue at the March plenary meeti

]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:57:01 GMT Waterford,Greenway,Waterford Greenway Robert Forrest Waterford bus passengers given no notice before seeing fares double in price https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039741/waterford-bus-passengers-given-no-notice-before-seeing-fares-double-in-price.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039741/waterford-bus-passengers-given-no-notice-before-seeing-fares-double-in-price.html

Cllr Catherine Burke spoke on the subject at the March plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
Passengers on a County Waterford bus service were given no notice before seeing their fares double in price, a council meeting has heard. Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Burke spoke on t

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:56:01 GMT Waterford,NTA,Bus Éireann Robert Forrest Waterford gardaí issue appeal after group attack and rob man out walking his dog https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039917/waterford-gardai-issue-appeal-after-group-attack-and-rob-man-out-walking-his-dog.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039917/waterford-gardai-issue-appeal-after-group-attack-and-rob-man-out-walking-his-dog.html

Victim was punched and kicked before bag containing phone and cash was stolen
A man was attacked and robbed while out walking a dog in Waterford city late last Monday night as gardaí now appeal for witnesses. The incident happened at around 10pm on Monday, March 9, when two men were walking o

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:56:01 GMT Waterford,An Garda Siochána,Waterford city Greg Mulhall ‘Real injustice’ as Waterford people being ‘hit hard’ by Kilkenny speed camera https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039616/real-injustice-as-waterford-people-being-hit-hard-by-kilkenny-speed-camera.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039616/real-injustice-as-waterford-people-being-hit-hard-by-kilkenny-speed-camera.html

Cllr Niamh O’Donovan spoke on the subject at the March plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
Waterford people are being “hit hard” by a speed camera located in County Kilkenny, a council meeting has heard. Fine Gael councillor Niamh O’Donovan spoke on the static speed camera on

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:56:01 GMT Waterford,N25,Kilkenny,Glenmore Robert Forrest Waterford chef cooks up national title to be crowned Ireland's Student Chef of the Year https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039661/waterford-chef-cooks-up-national-title-to-be-crowned-ireland-s-student-chef-of-the-year.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2039661/waterford-chef-cooks-up-national-title-to-be-crowned-ireland-s-student-chef-of-the-year.html

SETU culinary talent wins national title with World Cup-inspired menu
A Waterford student has been crowned Student Chef of the Year 2026 after impressing judges with a creative menu inspired by the FIFA World Cup. Rebecca Mahon from SETU Waterford took home the prestigious Knorr Professional

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:57:01 GMT Waterford,SETU Greg Mulhall Two Waterford apprentices reach semi-finals of major trade competition with €10k prize https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2037268/two-waterford-apprentices-reach-semi-finals-of-major-trade-competition-with-10k-prize.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2037268/two-waterford-apprentices-reach-semi-finals-of-major-trade-competition-with-10k-prize.html

Waterford electricians Seán Foran and Rachel Horsom among 37 contenders for €10,000 prize
Two aspiring electricians from Waterford have been named among the semi-finalists in this year's Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition, beating thousands of applicants to reach the next stage. Seán Foran

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:56:01 GMT Waterford,SETU Greg Mulhall Waterford students showcase farming ideas at major national competition in Croke Park https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034811/waterford-students-showcase-farming-ideas-at-major-national-competition-in-croke-park.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034811/waterford-students-showcase-farming-ideas-at-major-national-competition-in-croke-park.html

Two Waterford schools among 50 nationwide to exhibit at Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition
Two Waterford schools were among dozens from across the country to showcase their agricultural ideas at a major national student competition held in Croke Park. Students from Ardscoil Na Mara in

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:56:01 GMT Waterford,Schools,Croke Park Greg Mulhall PICTURES: New multi-million euro fire station for Waterford town moves a step closer https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2036688/pictures-new-multi-million-euro-fire-station-for-waterford-town-moves-a-step-closer.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2036688/pictures-new-multi-million-euro-fire-station-for-waterford-town-moves-a-step-closer.html

The Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan, signed contracts for the new €2.7m fire station
A new fire station in a Waterford town has moved a step closer after contracts were signed with a contractor this week. The Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan, signed

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:10 GMT Waterford,Kilmacthomas,Waterford City and County Council Greg Mulhall Three Waterford council workers honoured with rare 'Diamond Service' after nearly 50 years https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034659/three-waterford-council-workers-honoured-with-rare-diamond-service-after-nearly-50-years.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034659/three-waterford-council-workers-honoured-with-rare-diamond-service-after-nearly-50-years.html

Over 220 Waterford council staff were recognised for their dedication, ranging from 25 to nearly 50 years of service
More than 200 staff members from Waterford City and County Council have been honoured for their long service, with some employees clocking up almost half a century of service w

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:56:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford City and County Council Greg Mulhall Waterford to receive almost €1.5m funding boost to bring vacant social houses back into use https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034858/waterford-to-receive-almost-1-5m-funding-boost-to-bring-vacant-social-houses-back-into-use.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034858/waterford-to-receive-almost-1-5m-funding-boost-to-bring-vacant-social-houses-back-into-use.html

Investment aims to prepare empty social houses for new tenants faster
More than €1.47 million has been allocated to bring vacant social homes back into use across Waterford as part of a national Government effort to tackle housing shortages. The funding will allow Waterford City and County Co

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:57:01 GMT Waterford,Housing,John Cummins Greg Mulhall Wedding bells in Waterford as daughter of well-known GAA commentator marries Kilkenny hurler https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034661/wedding-bells-in-waterford-as-daughter-of-well-known-gaa-commentator-marries-kilkenny-hurler.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034661/wedding-bells-in-waterford-as-daughter-of-well-known-gaa-commentator-marries-kilkenny-hurler.html

Rioghnach is the daughter of TG4's well-known Waterford commentator Mac Dara Mac Donncha
The marriage of Rioghnach Nic Dhonncha and Tullaroan clubman Peter Walshe was celebrated on Friday last in the Church of St Nicholas, Ring, County Waterford. Rioghnach is the daughter of TG4's well-known

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:56:01 GMT Kilkenny,Weddings,Tullaroan,North Kilkenny,Waterford Liam Kelly O’Rourke Armed robbers on e-bikes threaten man with knife before stealing jewellery in Waterford https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034127/armed-robbers-on-e-bikes-threaten-man-with-knife-before-stealing-jewellery-in-waterford.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034127/armed-robbers-on-e-bikes-threaten-man-with-knife-before-stealing-jewellery-in-waterford.html

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after terrifying evening robbery in Waterford
A man was threatened with a knife and robbed of sentimental gold jewellery during a frightening incident involving two suspects on e-bikes in Waterford on Sunday evening. The robbery happened at around 7.20pm on March 8

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:56:01 GMT An Garda Siochána,Waterford Greg Mulhall Waterford gardaí appeal after car windows 'smashed' within hours in same housing estate https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034010/waterford-gardai-appeal-after-car-windows-smashed-within-hours-in-same-housing-estate.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2034010/waterford-gardai-appeal-after-car-windows-smashed-within-hours-in-same-housing-estate.html

Two vehicles had windows smashed late at night in the same Waterford housing estate
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after two cars were vandalised within hours of each other in a Waterford town last week. The incidents of criminal damage happened in Cathal Brugha Place in Dungarvan, with b

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:56:01 GMT Waterford,Dungarvan,An Garda Siochána Greg Mulhall ALERT: Water outage warning for Waterford town as major works enter final stage https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2017458/alert-water-outage-warning-for-waterford-town-as-major-works-enter-final-stage.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2017458/alert-water-outage-warning-for-waterford-town-as-major-works-enter-final-stage.html

Uisce Éireann says homes and businesses could lose supply for several hours on Friday
Residents and businesses in a Waterford town are being warned to expect low water pressure or a temporary loss of supply this Friday as major upgrade works enter their final phase. Uisce Éireann confirmed th

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:56:01 GMT Waterford,Uisce Éireann,Lismore Greg Mulhall Over €30m funding boost for Waterford roads as repairs and safety upgrades get green light https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2017786/over-30m-funding-boost-for-waterford-roads-as-repairs-and-safety-upgrades-get-green-light.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2017786/over-30m-funding-boost-for-waterford-roads-as-repairs-and-safety-upgrades-get-green-light.html

Over €30.8m allocated for repairs and upgrades across national, regional and local routes in Waterford
More than €30 million has been confirmed for road works across Waterford this year, with funding set to go towards repairs, safety upgrades, bridge rehabilitation and traffic calming project

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:56:01 GMT Waterford,Roads,Waterford City and County Council Greg Mulhall Big boost for Waterford community as almost €2m funding for harbour works revealed https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2016508/big-boost-for-waterford-community-as-almost-2m-funding-for-harbour-works-revealed.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/2016508/big-boost-for-waterford-community-as-almost-2m-funding-for-harbour-works-revealed.html

Cliff protection, safety works and new harbour facilities funded in major Waterford investment
Dunmore East Harbour is set for a major transformation after almost €2 million in funding was confirmed for a wide-ranging upgrade programme for the Waterford fishing village. The funding is part of

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:57:01 GMT Waterford,Dunmore East Greg Mulhall