https://www.waterfordlive.ie https://www.waterfordlive.ie/images/logos/16/logo_colored.jpg https://www.waterfordlive.ie Popular Waterford car dealership granted permission for new showroom building https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/2030236/popular-waterford-car-dealership-granted-permission-for-new-showroom-building.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/2030236/popular-waterford-car-dealership-granted-permission-for-new-showroom-building.html

Alan Galibert Car Sales is set for a new premises at an address of Six Cross Road, Kilbarry, Waterford
A popular Waterford car dealership has been granted permission to construct a new showroom building in the city. Alan Galibert Car Sales had submitted a planning application for its site at

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:57:00 GMT Waterford,Waterford city,Motoring Robert Forrest Hundreds of electric cars registered in Waterford last year as record number reached https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1982236/hundreds-of-electric-cars-registered-in-waterford-last-year-as-record-number-reached.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1982236/hundreds-of-electric-cars-registered-in-waterford-last-year-as-record-number-reached.html

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) recently released their official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2025
There were hundreds of electric cars registered in County Waterford last year, new statistics have revealed. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) recently re

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:28:00 GMT Waterford,Roads Robert Forrest ICYMI: Waterford's Keith Barry recalls his first car and the Subaru that saved his life https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1968548/icymi-waterford-s-keith-barry-recalls-his-first-car-and-the-subaru-that-saved-his-life.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1968548/icymi-waterford-s-keith-barry-recalls-his-first-car-and-the-subaru-that-saved-his-life.html

Waterford magician Keith Barry has shared his fondest memories of learning to drive, the cars he's had over the years, and what his dream car would be in the first of our 'Cars Of My Life' series
This story was originally published in November 2025 Keith Barry has revealed that he will not be

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:10:00 GMT Waterford,Keith Barry,Car crash,ICYMIOffaly Jayde Maher Waterford's Keith Barry recalls his first car and the Subaru that saved his life https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1935177/waterford-s-keith-barry-recalls-his-first-car-and-the-subaru-that-saved-his-life.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1935177/waterford-s-keith-barry-recalls-his-first-car-and-the-subaru-that-saved-his-life.html

Waterford magician Keith Barry has shared his fondest memories of learning to drive, the cars he's had over the years, and what his dream car would be in the first of our 'Cars Of My Life' series
Keith Barry has revealed that he will not be teaching his 17-year-old daughter how to drive becau

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:08:17 GMT Waterford,Keith Barry,Car crash Jayde Maher 'Learners' Loophole' to be closed as Government clamps down on 'scared' learner drivers https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html

New figures from the RSA, show 11,000 Irish drivers were operating on a learner permit for over 20 years
The Government plans to crackdown on drivers using unlimited learner permit renewals with no intention of ever sitting a driving test. Currently, learners on their third permit renewal mus

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:31:07 GMT National news,Limerick,NCT Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce Waterford drivers warned of 'hidden danger' as NCT testers find defect during test https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1881662/waterford-drivers-warned-of-hidden-danger-as-nct-testers-find-defect-during-test.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1881662/waterford-drivers-warned-of-hidden-danger-as-nct-testers-find-defect-during-test.html

NCT service warns of ‘hidden danger’ that can increase drivers' risk of being in an accident
The National Car Test (NCT) have emphasised an immediate Fail Dangerous Result, most drivers would not notice. The NCT have shown that on a recent inspection, an inspector found a 'bulge' in a vehicle

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:45:00 GMT NCT,Road Safety Authority,Roads,National news Paige Foley Major funding boost as over €1m is secured to improve non-public roads in Waterford https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1865592/major-funding-boost-as-over-1m-is-secured-to-improve-non-public-roads-in-waterford.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1865592/major-funding-boost-as-over-1m-is-secured-to-improve-non-public-roads-in-waterford.html

The Local Improvement Scheme has reached over 20,000 landowners and rural people, with 4800 roads upgraded, according to government communications
A major funding boost to improve non-public roads across Waterford has been announced under the Local Improvement Scheme. The Minister for Rural a

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:01:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford City and County Council,Dara Calleary,Roads Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce Waterford NCT warning as driver ‘shocked’ by potentially fatal issue found on car https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1858681/waterford-nct-warning-as-driver-shocked-by-potentially-fatal-issue-found-on-car.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1858681/waterford-nct-warning-as-driver-shocked-by-potentially-fatal-issue-found-on-car.htmlThe NCT service posted a video of the tyre on social media as a warning to others.
A driver was said to be shocked when shown a potentially fatal flaw with their car after an NCT recently. NCT testers themselves were “stunned” to discover visible cords around the entire circumference of a tyr

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:34:00 GMT NCT,Roads,Road Safety Authority Justin Kelly NCT warning for Waterford drivers after recipe for tragedy found during test https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1841013/nct-warning-for-waterford-drivers-after-recipe-for-tragedy-found-during-test.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1841013/nct-warning-for-waterford-drivers-after-recipe-for-tragedy-found-during-test.html

NCTS warned that while your car might look fine from the outside, but it's what's underneath that often matters most.
NCT testers have issued a warning after discovering a fault in a car that could have ended in tragedy for the driver. In a statement on social media, testers warned, "your veh

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:47:00 GMT NCT,Roads,Road Safety Authority,An Garda Siochána Justin Kelly ALERT: Waterford parents hit with major child car seat warning amid safety fears https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1811735/alert-waterford-parents-hit-with-major-child-car-seat-warning-amid-safety-fears.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1811735/alert-waterford-parents-hit-with-major-child-car-seat-warning-amid-safety-fears.html

The RSA is calling on all those travelling with children this June Bank Holiday and over summer – parents, grandparents, childminders, and carers – to ensure their seats are correctly installed and safe
As families across Waterford gear up for summer road trips over the June Bank Holiday and

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:02 GMT Waterford,Road Safety Authority,Roads Justin Kelly ALERT: Irish drivers will land themselves in hot water if they ignore this new law https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html

From March 31, 2025, drivers will have to provide their insurance company with their driver number from their driver's licence
All Irish motorists looking to renew their motor insurance, or take out a new motor insurance policy must provide their driver number from now on, the Motor Insurers’

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:17:43 GMT Car Insurance,Driving,Motoring Justin Kelly Waterford drivers warned after car turned away from NCT over back seat find https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1761198/waterford-drivers-warned-after-car-turned-away-from-nct-over-back-seat-find.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1761198/waterford-drivers-warned-after-car-turned-away-from-nct-over-back-seat-find.html

The NCT service has been reminding drivers of rules when presenting a car for a test at your local centre
NCT testers have issued a stark warning to motorists attending centres with their cars after one tester was left shocked by what they found in a driver's back seat recently. The NCT servi

]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:50:00 GMT NCT Justin Kelly Speed limits in Waterford being drastically cut with some roads to go to 30km/h https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1717864/speed-limits-in-waterford-being-drastically-cut-with-some-roads-to-go-to-30km-h.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1717864/speed-limits-in-waterford-being-drastically-cut-with-some-roads-to-go-to-30km-h.html

Speed limits on roads with a current speed limit of 80km/h will change to 60km/h from February 7, 2025
Speed limits on rural roads in Waterford and across the country are changing with drastic cuts also planned for urban centres over the coming months. The first of these changes will come int

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:42:00 GMT Speed limits,Roads Ireland Justin Kelly EXPLAINED: Ireland speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html

Speed limits on roads with a current speed limit of 80km/h will change to 60km/h from February 7, 2025
Speed limits on rural roads in Ireland are changing with drastic cuts also planned for urban centres over the coming months. The first of these changes will come into effect on Friday, Febru

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:57:50 GMT Speed limits,Roads Ireland Justin Kelly You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html

Despite duller days and very little sun, experts say you should still keep sunglasses in your car
With the clocks having gone back on Sunday, Irish drivers now face shorter days and darker evenings—a shift that often brings a rise in car insurance claims. With this in mind, an expert has reve

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:05:32 GMT Motoring Justin Kelly PICTURES: Waterford car enthusiasts on alert as rare classic and sports cars go to auction https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1643101/pictures-waterford-car-enthusiasts-on-alert-as-rare-classic-and-sports-cars-go-to-auction.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1643101/pictures-waterford-car-enthusiasts-on-alert-as-rare-classic-and-sports-cars-go-to-auction.html

A jaw-dropping selection of high-end performance and classic cars from various private Irish collections are going under the hammer this week. A 2021 Nissan GT-R with just 2,000 miles on the clock, a 2000 Subaru Impreza with 108,000 miles, a 1986 Toyota Corolla GT Twin Cam and a 1978 Rolls Royce Sil

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:26:00 GMT Auction,Car auction,Wilsons,Wilsons Performance & Classic Car Auction,Wilsons Auctions Belfast,Wilsons Auctions cars,Nissan GT-R,Rolls Royce,Subaru Impreza,Toyota Twin cam,Irish car auction,Irish classic car auction,car auction Ireland,Classic Car auction Ireland,Sports car auction,Sports car auction Ireland,CC1,IN1 Greg Mulhall You couldn't make it up! Can you spot the major reason this car failed the NCT? https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html

They posted a reminder to motorists about the maintenance of vehicles so as to ensure they meet the minimum safety level at an NCT test
NCT testers have released images of a car that recently failed the NCT for a very obvious and dangerous reason. They posted a reminder to motorists about the

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:45:06 GMT NCT,NCT Ireland Justin Kelly Little-known NCT rule that Irish drivers are breaking amid update from testers https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.htmlMost motorists dread attending for an NCT and recent figures revealed why as half of all cars tested in 2023 failed the minimum standard test for roadworthiness
Irish drivers are being reminded of little-known rules when presenting their car for an NCT around the country. Most motorists dread

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:12:53 GMT NCT Justin Kelly Thousands of Irish drivers unaware they're eligible for big €3,500 grant https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html

The grant could knock €3,500 off the cost of a new car
Some Irish drivers are unaware they are eligible for a €3,500 grant to buy a new car. The grant offers drivers up to €3,500 off the price of a new battery-powered electric vehicle like a car. The Government have long tried to incentivise

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:51:34 GMT EVs,Electrics cars Justin Kelly 'A lovely lady with a pleasant smile' - Tributes paid as victim of tragic Waterford crash named locally https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/home/1552764/a-lovely-lady-with-a-pleasant-smile-tributes-paid-as-victim-of-tragic-waterford-crash-named-locally.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/home/1552764/a-lovely-lady-with-a-pleasant-smile-tributes-paid-as-victim-of-tragic-waterford-crash-named-locally.html

Margaret Burnes from White Strand, Dungarvan (formerly Ballyogarty, Kilmacthomas) lost her life in a collision on Tuesday.
Warm tributes have been paid to the woman who tragically died in a road crash in Waterford earlier this week. Margaret (Maggie Aggie) Burnes (née Troy) White Strand, Abbe

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:01:05 GMT cc1,in1,waterford,crash,victim,tributes,collision,condolences,funeral details,margaret burnes,road crash,white strand,garranbane,gardening,rip,rip.ie,death notice Andrew Walsh