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 […]
3 months ago
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 […]
4 months ago
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 […]
4 months ago
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
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
Simon Harris announces new Irish university for 2022
The new university will be based in the South East. Simon Harris has announced that a new technological university is to be set up in 2022. The technological university is coming after an application from IT Carlow and Waterford IT in April of this year. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Science and […]
5 years ago