Shannon Sweeney

2 weeks ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

A man carrying an airgun in public was not aware it was an offence to do so, Waterford District Court has heard. Conor Higgins (27), of 10 Emmet Place, Waterford city, pleaded guilty to possession of a realistic firearm in a public place on May 22, 2024. Judge John Cheatle did not impose a penalty on the defendant but Sergeant John Phelan told the court that the defendant should not buy another and carry it around in public. “The issue is that someone sees it and it looks real.

2 weeks ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

A Waterford City councillor has welcomed the repair of a railing on the Rice Bridge. Cllr Eamon Quinlan wrote in a post on social media that the railing was previously struck by a car. A temporary repair was made by strapping a crowd control barrier to the damaged area. "As a key entrance to the City, it is important that we put our best foot forward for visitors when it comes to first impressions.

2 weeks ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

A judge at Waterford District Court said he was inclined to strike out a case against a young man who had been an unwitting participant in a €2.47 million phishing scam. Robbie Harrington (21), of Corluddys Cottage, Carrigeen, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny, pleaded guilty to two counts of money laundering on April 20 and 25, 2023.   Judge John Cheatle said that he believed the defendant had been “duped” into allowing the use of his Revolut account as part of a wider scam he had no other part in.

2 weeks ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

An Bord Pleanála has upheld a decision by Waterford City and County Council to refuse planning permission for an 18-metre telecommunications mast in Crooke Passage East. In their decision, An Bord Pleanála said the proposed development was not in line with the county development plan or the visual impact section of the Guidelines for Planning Authorities.

2 weeks ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

The bathing prohibition in place at the beach in Ardmore has now been lifted. Testing in early June found elevated levels of bacteria in the water. In response, Waterford City and County Council issued a bathing prohibition to prevent illness. Councillors at the Dungarvan-Lismore District Council were told this week that further testing shows the issue is now resolved. Senior Executive Officer Dawn Wallace said the council are investigating the cause and has contacted Uisce Éireann.