Waterford

Major industrial estate fire brought under control in Waterford

Major industrial estate fire brought under control in Waterford

The blaze broke out yesterday evening around 6.30pm. A major industrial estate fire has been brought under control in Waterford. The blaze broke out yesterday evening around 6.30pm at the old Jute Factory on Tycor Avenue in the Tycor area of Waterford city. Fire brigades from Waterford City Fire Service, Tramore, Dunmore East, Portlaw and Dungarvan […]

1 month ago

Irish airport hopes to resume commercial flights next year after crucial vote

Irish airport hopes to resume commercial flights next year after crucial vote

Huge news for those in the south-east An Irish airport has received the green light for redevelopment, meaning that it could be host to commercial flights as soon as next year. Waterford Airport, which first opened in 1981, has not hosted commercial flights since 2016. However, it seems that the airport may once again see […]

2 months ago

Waterford Airport launches new aviation service

Waterford Airport launches new aviation service

The service comes as part of a ten-year contract with Bristow Ireland. Waterford Airport launches new aviation service Airport has launched a new aviation service as part of a ten-year contract between the Department of Transport and aviation company Bristow Ireland. The service will expand its fleet to meet the country’s emergency response needs and […]

2 months ago

Four Irish restaurants added to the Michelin Guide

Four Irish restaurants added to the Michelin Guide

If there’s one thing we do well, it’s a bit of grub! Four Irish restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide. Stars, Green Stars and Bib Gourmands will be revealed at the annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony; however, inspectors add restaurants to the selection year-round. The additions come on a monthly basis, with this month […]

10 months ago

Irish cyclist dies after electrocution incident on Tour de France trip

Irish cyclist dies after electrocution incident on Tour de France trip

RIP. A cyclist from Waterford has passed away after being electrocuted at a Paris Metro station. As an avid cyclist with Comeragh Cycling Club, Tomás Walsh had been on a Tour de France trip. On Tuesday, his club paid tribute to the 25-year-old: “It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and […]

1 year ago

Nearly half of Ireland hit with weather warnings for Easter weekend 

Nearly half of Ireland hit with weather warnings for Easter weekend

One county has been hit with an Orange Warning. Almost half of the country has been hit with a Status Yellow weather warning heading into Easter weekend. Met Éireann‘s latest set of weather warnings does not bode well for anyone expecting to enjoy sunshine over the coming long weekend. Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, and […]

1 year ago