Shannon Sweeney

1 day ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney |Darragh Murphy

Causeway Facilities Management Limited has been fined €150,000 for an accident in 2016 that resulted in the death of a construction worker. The deceased, Alois Makarov, who was a general operative, was killed when a 540kg piece of masonry fell on him while he was clearing rubble on a construction site on Parnell Street in Waterford city.

1 day ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

An announced inspection of the Tory Residential Services in Waterford City has found the centre mostly compliant. HIQA inspectors visited two houses operated by the Brothers of Charity and found them to be compliant in 12 of the 15 areas inspected. The centre was also substantially compliant with fire precautions because the second house did not have thumb turn locks, and on staffing where there were five staff vacancies.

4 days ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

Gardaí in Waterford are investigating an incident where three sheep were killed in a suspected dog attack in Kilmacthomas. A spokesperson for the gardaí in Waterford said the incident happened in Ballylaneen, Kilmacthomas, on Tuesday, May 27. "These are distressing incidents for farmers and the other animals, and the onus is on the dog owners to ensure they have control of the animals at all times," said the spokesperson.

4 days ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

Waterford gardaí are investigating the theft of a medical bag from an ambulance at UHW. A garda spokesperson said that on May 28, the ambulance was parked at the hospital and crew were attending to a patient in the building. When they returned to the ambulance, the medical bag had been stolen. "Obviously, this is more valuable to the crew than to anyone who stole it. CCTV has been obtained and an investigation is ongoing.

4 days ago | waterford-news.ie | Shannon Sweeney

Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for information following an "unprovoked attack" on a man on the Ballytruckle Road. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 29, at 9:50am. Gardaí say the man was walking home when he was approached by another male. After a brief interaction, the suspect punched the male with a closed fist into the face. CCTV from the area is being sought. Gardaí ask that if you can assist with this investigation, they please contact Unit D at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300.