Waterford City and county is currently operating without any educational welfare officers (EWOs), leaving a significant gap in services to monitor and address school absenteeism in one of Munster’s most disadvantaged areas. All three EWO positions in the county are vacant and will remain unfilled until at least May, according to Education Minister Helen McEntee’s … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has unveiled the results of its monumental survey on walking, wheeling, and cycling across major Irish cities. Conducted in Dublin, Cork, Limerick/Shannon, Waterford, and Galway, the comprehensive walking and cycling index survey provides a panoramic view of the country’s active travel landscape. The survey, accessible at … Read more
In the bustling town of Puthuppalli, an air of anticipation surrounds the upcoming election, and two local establishments are adding to the excitement. Rose Malayalam, a prominent name in the community, and Sheela Palace Restaurant, known for its delectable Indian cuisine in Dublin & Waterford, Ireland, have jointly launched a unique election prediction challenge, promising … Read more
The most recent rental report from the real estate website Daft.ie reveals that rents being sought on the open market in the last three months of 2022 were 13.7% higher than those during the same time last year. The average rent was 126% higher at €1,733 per month at the end of 2022 compared to … Read more
An Indian priest is being treated in a hospital after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing incident in Waterford City. The victim, who is in his 30s, was attacked in Ardkeen at about 09:30 am on Sunday. The priest was stabbed and suffered “serious but non-life threatening” injuries, according to garda. He is being treated … Read more
Some of the country’s popular holiday destinations – Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford – are the counties with the highest rates of Covid-19, according to the independent.ie report. The lowest incidence was seen in Monaghan, Longford, and Mayo. It comes amid a rise in Covid-19 hospital admissions and an increase in the seven-day positivity rate. There … Read more
Gardai have arrested three men at Waterford Airport in relation to the seizure of €3.5 million worth of cocaine in the UK. The three men were arrested last week after disembarking from an aircraft that had arrived from Belgium via an airfield in the British midlands. Shortly after that plane had landed in the UK, … Read more
Ireland’s first outdoor ‘Learn to Cycle’ park has been opened in the west Waterford town of Dungarvan. The Learn to Cycle track will allow young children to learn to cycle on a ‘real life’ road structure with lines, signs, and pedestrian crossing without traffic. This “learn to cycle’ outdoor track costs a total of €50,000. … Read more