https://www.waterfordlive.ie https://www.waterfordlive.ie/images/logos/16/logo_colored.jpg https://www.waterfordlive.ie Man to go on trial for attempted murder of patient at psychiatric facility in Waterford https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1994308/man-to-go-on-trial-for-attempted-murder-of-patient-at-psychiatric-facility-in-waterford.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1994308/man-to-go-on-trial-for-attempted-murder-of-patient-at-psychiatric-facility-in-waterford.htmlJames Greengrass has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the attempted murder of the other patient on February 3, 2023
A jury has been sworn in for the trial of a UK national charged with the attempted murder of a fellow patient at a psychiatric facility. James Greengrass, aged 25, wh
]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:21:03 GMT Central Criminal Court,Waterford David Hurley Waterford people ‘leaving the city in droves’ to do their shopping in Kilkenny https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1960497/waterford-people-leaving-the-city-in-droves-to-do-their-shopping-in-kilkenny.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1960497/waterford-people-leaving-the-city-in-droves-to-do-their-shopping-in-kilkenny.htmlAontú's Gary O‘Neill, a native of Ferrybank, has criticised the retail policies of Waterford City and County Council
Waterford people are leaving the city 'in droves' to do their shopping in Kilkenny each weekend, a Kilkenny politician has claimed. Aontú representative Gary O‘Neill, from Ferr
]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:31:00 GMT Ferrybank,Waterford city,Kilkenny Sam Matthews Former Waterford supermarket becoming ‘encampment’ for anti-social behaviour https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1949135/former-waterford-supermarket-becoming-encampment-for-anti-social-behaviour.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1949135/former-waterford-supermarket-becoming-encampment-for-anti-social-behaviour.htmlThe Aldi store at the Glen in Waterford city closed its doors in March of this year
Waterford residents are becoming increasingly concerned by an “encampment” which has sprung up in an empty supermarket building. The former Aldi store at the Glen in Waterford city has become the subject of an
]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:01:01 GMT Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council,Aldi Robert Forrest ‘Sounds dodgy!’ - World War II mine goes missing in Waterford https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1948946/sounds-dodgy-world-war-ii-mine-goes-missing-in-waterford.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1948946/sounds-dodgy-world-war-ii-mine-goes-missing-in-waterford.htmlThe mine was displayed beside the Clock Tower on the Quay in Waterford city for many years
A World War II mine that was on display for years in Waterford city appears to have gone missing. Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford, Cllr Adam Wyse, raised the issue during the November Metropolitan Distr
]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:30:01 GMT Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council Robert Forrest Waterford residents left without ATM after shop closure in busy area https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1949094/waterford-residents-left-without-atm-after-shop-closure-in-busy-area.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1949094/waterford-residents-left-without-atm-after-shop-closure-in-busy-area.htmlThe closure of the Spar shop in Ferrybank has caused much concern among locals
Residents of Ferrybank in Waterford city have raised concerns after a shop closure left the area without an ATM. Fianna Fáil councillor Eamon Quinlan spoke on the issue during the November Metropolitan District mee
]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:01:01 GMT Ferrybank,Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council Robert Forrest ‘Iconic’ Waterford landmark in ‘sorry state’ as inside structure collapses https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1948819/iconic-waterford-landmark-in-sorry-state-as-inside-structure-collapses.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1948819/iconic-waterford-landmark-in-sorry-state-as-inside-structure-collapses.htmlCllr Adam Wyse raised the issue of the Clock Tower in Waterford city during the November meeting of the Metropolitan District
An “iconic” Waterford landmark is in a “very sorry state”, a Waterford City and County Council meeting has heard. Metropolitan Mayor, Cllr Adam Wyse, raised the issue
]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:04 GMT Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council,Waterford Robert Forrest Judge expresses sympathy to father of Waterford boy as murder trial is delayed again https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1947469/judge-expresses-sympathy-to-father-of-waterford-boy-as-murder-trial-is-delayed-again.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1947469/judge-expresses-sympathy-to-father-of-waterford-boy-as-murder-trial-is-delayed-again.htmlMr Justice Paul McDermott said it is 'completely unacceptable' that the State isn't in a position to facilitate the trial process in securing psychiatric assessments within the State
A judge at the Central Criminal Court has expressed his sympathy to an "unfortunate" father who has attended c
]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:01:00 GMT Central Criminal Court,Waterford,Dunmore East David Hurley Teen e-bike rider hospitalised with ‘serious injuries’ after crash with car in Waterford https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1945164/teen-e-bike-rider-hospitalised-with-serious-injuries-after-crash-with-car-in-waterford.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1945164/teen-e-bike-rider-hospitalised-with-serious-injuries-after-crash-with-car-in-waterford.htmlGardaí appeal for witnesses as major Waterford route closed for technical examination
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Waterford City on Sunday night. In a statement, gardaí said the incident occurred "shortly b
]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:53:00 GMT An Garda Siochána,Waterford,Waterford city,Roads Greg Mulhall 'Shocking': No houses available to rent in Waterford city with Housing Assistance Payment https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/property/1926245/shocking-no-houses-available-to-rent-in-waterford-city-with-housing-assistance-payment.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/property/1926245/shocking-no-houses-available-to-rent-in-waterford-city-with-housing-assistance-payment.htmlThe last time the survey found a Waterford City property that was affordable using the HAP payment was in December 2024 - where just two properties were available
There were no properties available for rent in Waterford city that are affordable using the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), acco
]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:41:02 GMT Waterford city,Housing Assistance Payment,Simon Community,Waterford,Cork Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce Ryanair ‘likely’ to operate flights to London from Waterford Airport, says Michael O'Leary https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1926893/ryanair-likely-to-operate-flights-to-london-from-waterford-airport-says-michael-o-leary.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1926893/ryanair-likely-to-operate-flights-to-london-from-waterford-airport-says-michael-o-leary.htmlRyanair CEO Michael O’Leary was speaking to RTÉ News following the announcement of a private investment proposal to extend the airport’s runway.
Ryanair is “likely” to operate flights to London from Waterford Airport after its redevelopment, its chief executive has said. Michael O’Leary was s
]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:31:02 GMT Waterford Airport,Ryanair,Michael O’Leary Robert Forrest 'It has to happen' - Waterford bus users facing uncertainty over new Transport Hub https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1917913/it-has-to-happen-waterford-bus-users-facing-uncertainty-over-new-transport-hub.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1917913/it-has-to-happen-waterford-bus-users-facing-uncertainty-over-new-transport-hub.htmlThe issue was raised by Cllr Pat Nugent at the October plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
Waterford bus users are facing uncertainty over the new Transport Hub, a council meeting has heard. At the October plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr Pat Nugent
]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:21:01 GMT Waterford City and County Council,Bus Éireann,NTA Robert Forrest ‘We didn’t let them down’ - Palestinian signs to be erected in Waterford amid ceasefire https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1917951/we-didnt-let-them-down-palestinian-signs-to-be-erected-in-waterford-amid-ceasefire.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1917951/we-didnt-let-them-down-palestinian-signs-to-be-erected-in-waterford-amid-ceasefire.htmlSinn Féin councillor Jim Griffin described recent developments in the Middle East as 'all good news'
Town twinning signs for the Palestinian city of Ramallah are set to be erected in Waterford city, a council meeting has heard. Sinn Féin councillor Jim Griffin addressed the subject at the Oct
]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:00:04 GMT Palestine,Gaza,Waterford City and County Council Robert Forrest Lengthy prison sentence for Waterford man who groomed and sexually abused young girl https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1921725/lengthy-prison-sentence-for-waterford-man-who-groomed-and-sexually-abused-young-girl.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1921725/lengthy-prison-sentence-for-waterford-man-who-groomed-and-sexually-abused-young-girl.htmlCentral Criminal Court hears David Kearney engaged in a 'campaign of grooming' the girl from when she was 11 years' old
A family man from Waterford who was living a double life when he groomed and sexually abused a young girl over a five year period has been jailed for 10 years. David Kearney
]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:19:01 GMT Central Criminal Court,Waterford city,Waterford David Hurley ‘Crisis point’ - Waterford retailers ‘under severe pressure’ as online shopping takes over https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1917734/crisis-point-waterford-retailers-under-severe-pressure-as-online-shopping-takes-over.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1917734/crisis-point-waterford-retailers-under-severe-pressure-as-online-shopping-takes-over.htmlThe issue was raised by Cllr Joe O’Riordan at the October plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
Waterford retailers are "under severe pressure" as online shopping continues to become more popular, a council meeting has heard. Concerns over the continuing trend were highlighted
]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:11:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford City and County Council,Dungarvan,cost of living Robert Forrest ‘Extremely distressing’ - Waterford pensioners in panic amid 'serious' back garden issue https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1917625/extremely-distressing-waterford-pensioners-in-panic-amid-serious-back-garden-issue.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1917625/extremely-distressing-waterford-pensioners-in-panic-amid-serious-back-garden-issue.htmlUisce Éireann has been described as a 'disaster' after refusing to take responsibility for the problem
Waterford pensioners are in panic amid water pipes bursting in their back gardens, a council meeting has heard. The issue was raised by Fine Gael councillor Frank Quinlan at the October plen
]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:01:01 GMT Waterford,Uisce Éireann,Water Outages,Waterford City and County Council Robert Forrest Smell from bins full of ‘putrid sludge’ wafting into home of elderly Waterford couple https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1916171/smell-from-bins-full-of-putrid-sludge-wafting-into-home-of-elderly-waterford-couple.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1916171/smell-from-bins-full-of-putrid-sludge-wafting-into-home-of-elderly-waterford-couple.htmlThe issue was highlighted by Cllr Mary Roche at the October plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
The smell of bins full of “putrid sludge” is wafting into the home of an elderly couple in Waterford, a council meeting has heard. The issue was highlighted by Social Democrats cou
]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:40:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford City and County Council,Environment Robert Forrest Waterford gardaí appeal after car and house windows smashed in weekend vandalism spree https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/1912897/waterford-gardai-appeal-after-car-and-house-windows-smashed-in-weekend-vandalism-spree.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/around-waterford/1912897/waterford-gardai-appeal-after-car-and-house-windows-smashed-in-weekend-vandalism-spree.htmlInvestigations underway in Waterford after car and home windows damaged in separate weekend incidents
Gardaí are investigating two separate incidents of criminal damage reported in Waterford over the weekend. In the first incident, a window on a silver Toyota Yaris was damaged overnight betwe
]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:56:03 GMT Waterford,Waterford city,An Garda Siochána Greg Mulhall Gardai in Waterford appeal for 'valuable and sentimental' stolen bike to be returned https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1896765/gardai-in-waterford-appeal-for-valuable-and-sentimental-stolen-bike-to-be-returned.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1896765/gardai-in-waterford-appeal-for-valuable-and-sentimental-stolen-bike-to-be-returned.htmlHave you seen this stolen bike around Waterford?
Gardai in Waterford have issued a witness appeal to the local people in Waterford after a valuable and sentimental bike was stolen. Gardai said that the Trek bicycle was stolen from O'Connell Street in Waterford on Tuesday September 16 afternoo
]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:55:04 GMT An Garda Siochána,Waterford Rachel Kavanagh 'Not an immediate priority' - third river crossing in Waterford not on immediate agenda https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1894669/not-an-immediate-priority-third-river-crossing-in-waterford-not-on-immediate-agenda.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/local-news/1894669/not-an-immediate-priority-third-river-crossing-in-waterford-not-on-immediate-agenda.htmlCouncillors told the National Transport Authority has instructed the council to focus on projects which are centred around public transport, walking and cycling
Waterford City and County Council is prioritising sustainable transport over a third bridge in the city, a council meeting has heard
]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:16:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council Robert Forrest ‘We don’t have timings’: Waterford's sustainable bridge won’t open this year - here’s why https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1894742/we-dont-have-timings-waterford-s-sustainable-bridge-wont-open-this-year-heres-why.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/waterford-city/1894742/we-dont-have-timings-waterford-s-sustainable-bridge-wont-open-this-year-heres-why.htmlWaterford councillors told there is no set date as to when the bridge might open to the public
Waterford’s new sustainable transport bridge won’t open this year, a council meeting has heard. The issue was raised by Independent councillor Declan Barry at the September plenary meeting of Waterf
]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:40:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council,Roads Robert Forrest