Waterford News & Star

€80,000 of cannabis seized

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:26 GMT

GARDAI seized €80,000 worth of cannabis from a house in Tallow, Co. Waterford, on Saturday.

Vintage car owners rally for radiotherapy

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:01 GMT

THIS month, the South East Vintage Motor Club will rally the troops to raise money for the South East Radiotherapy Trust (SERT) for the second year running.

Woman woke to find intruder in living room

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:42:28 GMT

GARDAI are investigating a number of burglaries, including one in which a woman woke to find an intruder in her living room.

Traffic nightmare over for Nursery Lane residents

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:41:37 GMT

RESIDENTS of Ashdale and Nursery Lane will no longer have to deal with the dangers of two-way traffic flow as Waterford City Council has confirmed that they are preparing to make the most dangerous stretch of the lane from Ashdale a one way system.

Lord of the Manor for €25 a week

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:56 GMT

ROOMS in a 33-bed manor house set in its own extensive manicured grounds and mature woodland are being offered for rent for just €25 a week including all utility bills.

Full ban on visitors remains at WRH

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:32 GMT

A FULL ban on visiting remains in place at Waterford Regional Hospital following a unseasonable outbreak of the winter vomiting bug, which is also known as the Norovirus.

Two evacuated from home following suspected arson attack

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:39:58 GMT

TWO people in their 60’s had to be evacuated from their house shortly after 11pm on Sunday night after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown in their window.

Huge demand for support puts pressure on St. Vincent de Paul

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:39:32 GMT

THE Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is holding an Irish Night in T & H Doolins to help raise money so they can continue to meet the demand for their services.

John Treacy to carry the Olympic torch

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:39:06 GMT

OLYMPIC medalist John Treacy from Villierstown, Co. Waterford has been given the honour of being chosen as one of 41 Olympic Torch bearers.

Landfill investigation will take weeks says Council

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:38:37 GMT

WATERFORD City Council has confirmed that it will take a number of weeks before the exact contents of a mound thought to be an unlicenced landfill off the city’s Inner Ring Road are established.

Independents unite for ‘No’ vote

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:38:15 GMT

WATERFORD’S Independent TD Deputy John Halligan has challenged the Government to give the people of Waterford a compelling reason to sign up to the Fiscal Treaty, instead of simply “shaking the big stick of not getting another bailout.”

New lease of life for Sands Hotel

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:37:41 GMT

AFTER lying idle for a year and a half, The Sands Hotel in Tramore will be brought back to life this summer.

Vegetable haven in Gracedieu allotments

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:37:13 GMT

JUST tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, residents in Gracedieu can now grow their own food, as new allotments were officially opened last weekend.

Local girl promotes mental health

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:36:48 GMT

A GIRL from the Dunmore Road was one of eleven young people who attended a training workshop about making a difference with mental health.

Garda support unit will cut crime

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:36:24 GMT

THE Regional Support Unit (RSU) for the South Eastern Region, which has the capacity to deal with threats posed by criminals in the region or those who travel into the region to commit crime has been launched by Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Siochana Gerry Phillips.

Celebrations as Coast Guard marks 10 years of Search and Rescue operations in Waterford Airport

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:35:51 GMT

FOR ten years now the Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue Helicopter has played a major role in safeguarding the people of Waterford and indeed further a field.

Volunteers needed for youth project

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:35:26 GMT

THE Manor Street Community Youth Project is looking for enthusiastic young volunteers to help lead activity groups for young people.

Computer classes designed for adults

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:34:50 GMT

YOUNG people are often very comfortable with using new technology, but as people get older, getting to grips with new technology can seem that little bit older.

Glitz and Glam at Buy My Dress

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:34:25 GMT

FASHIONISTAS throughout the city and county will go off the rails on Saturday May 26 when a feast of glamour and glitz awaits them at the Grand Hotel, Tramore which will play host to the 2012 Buy My Dress charity dress sale.

Cruise business helps boost local tourism

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:31:22 GMT

OVER 600 passengers on the luxurious Azamara Journey enjoyed Waterford hospitality when the ship anchored off Dunmore East on Tuesday last.

Day light robbery among spate of weekend crime

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:20:05 GMT

A MAN was robbed at knifepoint, two people in their 60s were evacuated from their house following a suspected petrol bomb attack, two women were threatened with a wheel brace, and there was an attempted robbery of a shop by a man claiming to be in possession of a gun as lawlessness reached new levels in the city over the weekend.

Footballers bid to repeat league success in Limerick

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:14:19 GMT

The Munster Senior Football Championship commences on Sunday next with Waterford travelling to the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick where they will hope to repeat their league win of last March over the same opposition.

Fourmile’ launch their championship charge

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:02:33 GMT

After knocking on the door for several years, Fourmilewater burst through it on Saturday evening by taking the scalp of the pre championship favourites.

Second-half turnaround sinks Gunners

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:59:53 GMT

This was indeed an amazing game in so much as the winners failed to score in the opening half and in failing to do so looked a very poor side indeed against a Gunners side that was incapable of taking full advantage of the opposition’s shortcomings and could only put a total of six points on the scoreboard.

Honours even as Aldridge rescues Roanmore

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:58:59 GMT

An injury time point from the stick of Tommy Aldridge handed Roanmore a share of the spoils on Saturday evening but both sides will rue the loss of the extra point.

Abbeyside pounce late to secure first win

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:57:18 GMT

Abbeyside got their challenge for a first ever senior hurling title back on track at Walsh Park on Saturday evening last with this hard earned, but deserved, win over a battling Passage side.

Doyle goal drives Dunhill to shock win

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:55:58 GMT

A 45th minute goal by Paul Doyle, minutes after being moved from full back to full forward, proved the defining moment of this game for last year’s Intermediate champions Dunhill as it cut their deficit to just three points and provided the springboard to push on to a dramatic two point win over shell shocked opponents.

Goals prove decisive as Lismore remain unbeaten

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:52:00 GMT

Goals either side of half-time turned this underwhelming local derby in favour of Lismore on Sunday evening. John Prendergast and Paudie Prendergast raised those vital green flags and while Ballyduff battled to the finish, they couldn’t respond to those killer blows.

Six-star Bohs breeze classy cup win

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:51:14 GMT

After losing out to Tramore in the AIB U-16A League, Bohemians got some consolation from the season when they proved too good for Carrick United in the cup final played at Graun Park on Thursday evening last as they cruised to a six goals to two win over a battling Tom Drohan Park outfit.

Blues pay a big price for missed opportunities

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:49:18 GMT

IT was a game that Waterford United should have won but instead the home side were guilty of missed opportunities against Longford Town at the RSC on Friday night last as the Blues, playing in all Green once again to promote Ireland in EURO 2012, paid the price as the league leaders left the South East venue with all three points.

United defeat is a bitter pill to swallow

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:47:21 GMT

JUST how Waterford United didn’t get a result from their Airtricity League of Ireland First division meeting with league leaders Longford Town at the RSC on Friday night last will remain a mystery as the Blues could and should have been out of sight before the Midlanders hit for two goals that inflicted another defeat on Paul O’Brien’s side.

Parish are double champs after a cup final cracker

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:46:44 GMT

THERE were great scenes of celebration and excitement at Graun Park on Tuesday evening last as St. Paul’s claimed an U-11 cup double as the Parish, who play in the U-11E league, defeated Kilmacow to land the AIB U-11B cup final.

Lone Hennessy goal wins it for Bohemians

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:41:27 GMT

It was cup celebration time for the Bohemians U-15B players at Graun Park on bank holiday Monday last as a lone goal from Conor Hennessy was good enough to give the Ben Wadding Park outfit victory over Dungarvan United in a thrilling AIB U-15B cup title.

Apology

Waterford News & Star — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:47:13 GMT

In last week's Waterford News & Star we published an article entitled “3,000 plants seized in Garda swoop at cannabis grow house”.

The land of the blaa

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:19:33 GMT

JOURNALISM, student Jenna Keane is keeping her fingers crossed that the love of her native Waterford and a fondness for the Blaa will land her an award in a competition which encourages people to write about the best place to live in Ireland.

Harsh environment restricts decoration

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:16:50 GMT

COLOURFUL flags are unlikely to become part of the décor of the Promenade in Tramore due to safety concerns. Cllr Joe Conway suggested that positioning the 27 EU flags at the Prom would add to the appearance of the area.

Polish Exhibition

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:16:26 GMT

THE Central Library on Lady Lane will host a Polish exhibition in memory of a group Polish delegates, including the Presidential couple Lech and Marica Kaczynski, who were killed in a plane crash on their way to Katyn in Russia.

Singing stars Richie and Vanessa to follow Voice success with new albums

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:15:58 GMT

FOLLOWING their epic journey through The Voice of Ireland, Richie Hayes and Vanessa Whelan are still winners for Waterford and the competition was only the beginning.

Well known face to appear on Eastenders

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:14:57 GMT

AN actress who has been involved in local shows in Waterford is set to star in an episode of Eastenders.

Three remanded in custody following cannabis grow house raid

Waterford News & Star — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:14:00 GMT

THREE Chinese men were remanded in custody to Cork Prison after they were charged in relation to a find of €3.5m worth of cannabis in two grow houses in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny last week.