A freedom of information request submitted by The Munster Express has disclosed the details of Waterford’s dereliction situation. An exact number of derelict sites in each municipal district was requested, along with the amount owed in levies, and the number of CPOs currently being processed in each district. A CPO is a Compulsory Purchase Order […] The post Waterford’s Derelict Sites appeared…
A Kildare man recently appeared in court for assaulting a worker at Plunkett Train Station while visiting Waterford city. David Kelly (33) of 21 Ardrew Fields, Dun Brinn, Athy, Co. Kildare, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a sitting of Waterford District Court in July. He pleaded guilty to assault, contrary to Section 2 of […] The post Tourist assaulted worker at train station appeared…
Residents of Tramore awoke to an unexpected situation last Friday, when they discovered that the entrance leading from the Sand Dunes car park to the Nature Park had wooden planks nailed across it, barring the entrance. This section of land is reported to be privately owned, but is said to have a public right of […] The post Nature Park blockade causes angst appeared first on The Munster Express .
Waterford’s female councillors have been targeted by a campaign of harassing calls from an individual who has reportedly targeted around 70 women councillors nationwide. It is understood that the caller identifies himself as a child abuser, makes graphic descriptions, then threatens to commit more abuse if they do not continue to talk to him. These […] The post Harassing Calls appeared first on…
A man was jailed recently for the rape and sexual assault of a teenager in the south east. The man, aged in his 50s, cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim involved. He appeared before Ms. Justice Caroline Biggs for a sentencing hearing at a sitting of the Central Criminal Court in […] The post Man jailed for rape of teenager appeared first on The Munster Express .
A Waterford man with 94 previous convictions has received a prison sentence for stealing over €150 worth of clothes. Daniel Cashin (34) of 76 Connolly Place, Waterford, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton via video link at a recent sitting of Waterford District Court. He pleaded guilty to one count of theft, contrary to Section 4 […] The post Gardaí caught thief wearing stolen clothes appeared…
International Rose Of Tralee Festival 2026 There are 32 Roses and two of them are from Waterford, Cara Comerford and Rachel Keane. Waterford is represented by Portlaw native Cara Comerford, 21-years-old. She has been a member of the Mulcahy Bible School of Irish Dance since the age of four and is currently in her […] The post Two Roses from Waterford appeared first on The Munster Express .
A man charged with the murder of mother-of-three Yveta Donovalova in Waterford city earlier this year has been sent forward for trial. Tomas Marvanek (39) of 47 Grange Heights, Waterford city, was brought before Judge Mark O’Connell at Waterford District Court recently for a book of evidence to be served. He is charged with the […] The post Murder accused sent forward for trial appeared first on…
A man is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark in Ardmore, Co. Waterford yesterday (11 August). A spokesperson at the Department of Transport told The Munster Express that the Irish Coast Guard’s Marine Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC) in Dublin was alerted by a 999/112 call to an incident on a small fishing […] The post Man recovering from shark bite in Waterford appeared first…
South East Astronomy will be a Solar Eclipse Watch held this evening (Wednesday, 12 August, 2026) at 6.00 pm at Hillview – a large public green off Cleaboy Road, Waterford (adjacent to Cleaboy De La Salle GAA Club). Eircode: X91 R603. This elevated site will provide clear views to the South & West along the […] The post Solar Eclipse Watch in Waterford appeared first on The Munster Express .