Dyson founder, James Dyson, in stand-off with Waterford locals over graveyard access
Dyson bought the 850-acre estate for around €30 million in 2024. Billionaire James Dyson, inventor of the British vacuum cleaner empire, is at the centre of a dispute with locals in County Waterford over access to a graveyard and long-established rights-of-way on his estate. Dyson bought the 850-acre Ballynatray House Estate in west Waterford for […]
3 weeks ago
Shark attack victim to undergo surgery after Waterford bite ordeal
Fisherman ‘didn’t think he was going to make it’ Shark attack victim Sebastian Achim is due to undergo surgery at Cork University Hospital today after being bitten on the leg by a blue shark while angling south of Ardmore, Co Waterford on Tuesday. The fishing enthusiast, from Romania, told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland he feared he […]
1 month ago
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 […]
4 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 […]
5 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 […]
5 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