# rose of tralee (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rose of tralee. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tánaiste says surgeon’s abuse reminds him of Kenneally case](https://www.munster-express.ie/tanaiste-says-surgeon-abuse-case-reminds-him-of-kenneally-case/) _2026-08-27 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ Speaking in the Dáil recently, Tánaiste Simon Harris said the case of Michael Shine bears a similarity to the offending and failures surrounding the Bill Kenneally case. TD Ged Nash raised the issue of the former surgeon who is alleged to have abused over 400 people. “A light must be shone into the environment that \[…\] The post Tánaiste says surgeon’s abuse reminds him of Kenneally case appeared… ## [THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!](https://www.munster-express.ie/the-countdown-is-on/) _2026-08-26 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ Waterford Harvest Festival returns to the city from 4 to 6 September 2026, bringing a packed weekend of food, music, culture and entertainment. After welcoming more than 200,000 people in 2025, the festival is preparing to fill Waterford City once again with delicious food, local producers, live performances and family fun. 🍴 Food and foodie experiences \[…\] The post THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! appeared… ## [UHW parking revenue up 158% in four years](https://www.munster-express.ie/uhw-parking-revenue-up-158-in-four-years/) _2026-08-26 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ The parking at UHW is an ongoing complaint, as the numbers attending the hospital seem to increase steadily while the parking capacity remains much as is has been for years. From those arriving on time for an appointment only to be made late due to no available parking, to those being charged to walk a \[…\] The post UHW parking revenue up 158% in four years appeared first on The Munster Express . ## [Local Roots, Local Care www.clannadcare.ie](https://www.munster-express.ie/local-roots-local-care-www-clannadcare-ie/) _2026-08-25 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ At a time when more people want to remain living independently in their own homes, Waterford-based Clannad Care is helping families across the region make that possible. Across Ireland, conversations around ageing are changing. Where previous generations often viewed residential care as the inevitable next step, older adults today increasingly want to stay in the \[…\] The post Local Roots, Local… ## [Woman accused of robbing pedestrian](https://www.munster-express.ie/woman-accused-of-robbing-pedestrian/) _2026-08-25 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ A judge has accepted jurisdiction in the case of a woman accused of robbing a man walking in Waterford city. Lourdiena Fahy (22) with addresses at 12B Priory Quay, New Ross, Wexford and McGwire House, Bath Street, Waterford, appeared via video link at a sitting of Waterford District Court before Judge Kevin Staunton last month. \[…\] The post Woman accused of robbing pedestrian appeared first on The… ## [No critical infrastructure projects for Waterford](https://www.munster-express.ie/no-critical-infrastructure-projects-for-waterford/) _2026-08-25 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ No critical infrastructure projects for Waterford Last week the government announce the first nine projects to be defined as critical infrastructure. These projects are ‘top of the queue’ for faster processing and decision making, meaning they will benefit from significantly faster decision making as processes have been streamlined. The projects deemed to be critical infrastructure \[…\] The post No… ## [Major upgrade for Millenium Plaza](https://www.munster-express.ie/major-upgrade-for-millenium-plaza/) _2026-08-24 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ The Millenium Plaza on the Quays in Waterford is set to get a redevelopment worth €465,000. Minister of State for Planning, John Cummins, was in Waterford on Wednesday last to make the announcement. The funding is coming directly from the Minister’s Department. As the name suggests, The Millenium Plaza was originally opened in 2001, near \[…\] The post Major upgrade for Millenium Plaza appeared… ## [Top of the City Garden brightens historic City area](https://www.munster-express.ie/top-of-the-city-garden-brightens-historic-city-area/) _2026-08-22 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ The Top of the City Garden held its summer party recently, as the project quietly moves from strength-to-strength. The Top of the City Garden is located on St. Carthage’s Avenue, near where Morrisson’s Road meets Barrack Street, in what was once a gun platform, back when Barrack Street housed Barracks and other military buildings. Established \[…\] The post Top of the City Garden brightens historic… ## [The day Tramore felt like home](https://www.munster-express.ie/the-day-tramore-felt-like-home/) _2026-08-21 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ There are racecourses, and then there are racecourses that feel like they belong to the people who live around them. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend plenty of time at some of the biggest meetings in the country and beyond. Cheltenham, Aintree, Leopardstown – magnificent venues, steeped in history, where the huge crowds can make \[…\] The post The day Tramore felt like home appeared first on The… ## [Twins refused bail in High Court](https://www.munster-express.ie/twins-refused-bail-in-high-court/) _2026-08-21 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ Twin brothers accused of assaulting a jogger in Waterford city earlier this summer were refused bail after applying to the High Court, it has been heard. Dale Brazil (31) of 14 Butterfield Drive, Mountneil Drive, Waterford city, and Derek Brazil (31) of 29 Knightsgrange, Lacken Road, Waterford, both appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton via video \[…\] The post Twins refused bail in High Court… ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bf7Z8mVzpVJM) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Waterford’s Derelict Sites](https://www.munster-express.ie/waterfords-derelict-sites/) _2026-08-21 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ 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… ## [Tourist assaulted worker at train station](https://www.munster-express.ie/tourist-assaulted-worker-at-train-station/) _2026-08-20 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ 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… ## [Nature Park blockade causes angst](https://www.munster-express.ie/nature-park-blockade-causes-angst/) _2026-08-20 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ 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 . ## [Harassing Calls](https://www.munster-express.ie/harassing-calls/) _2026-08-19 · Munster Express · 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… ## [Man jailed for rape of teenager](https://www.munster-express.ie/man-jailed-for-rape-of-teenager/) _2026-08-19 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ 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 . ## [Gardaí caught thief wearing stolen clothes](https://www.munster-express.ie/gardai-caught-thief-wearing-stolen-clothes/) _2026-08-18 · Munster Express · 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… ## [Two Roses from Waterford](https://www.munster-express.ie/two-roses-from-waterford/) _2026-08-18 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ 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 . ## [Murder accused sent forward for trial](https://www.munster-express.ie/murder-accused-sent-forward-for-trial/) _2026-08-18 · Munster Express · 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… ## [Man recovering from shark bite in Waterford](https://www.munster-express.ie/man-recovering-from-shark-bite-in-waterford/) _2026-08-12 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ 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… ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yaRpyAc7oNAO) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Solar Eclipse Watch in Waterford](https://www.munster-express.ie/solar-eclipse-watch-in-waterford/) _2026-08-12 · Munster Express · The Munster Express_ 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 .