Waterford Live

4 days ago | waterfordlive.ie | Eoghan MacConnell

A driving ban was handed down to a man who began live-streaming on social media when he was stopped by a garda. Patrick McDonnell, aged 35, of The Maples, Forest Park, Portlaoise, County Laois was before the local district court accused of holding a mobile phone while driving at Colliers Lane, Portlaoise on June 16, 2024. Garda Roy Cooper said he was on patrol when he observed the man holding a mobile phone while driving a 10D registered Ford Focus car. Garda Cooper pulled the man over.

6 days ago | waterfordlive.ie | Christopher Dunne

Staff of the shop have shared the update on social media A popular Waterford shop is set to shut its doors for the final time this weekend. The Spar shop on Fountain Street in Ferrybank is set to close this Sunday, May 11.

1 week ago | waterfordlive.ie | Charlie O’Gorman

It was a picture-perfect day as the active travel upgrades to Shandon Road in Dungarvan were officially celebrated, marking the completion of a project that’s already made a big difference to the town. From safer, more accessible footpaths to better parking regulation and measures that slow down traffic, these upgrades have been positively received by the Dungarvan community. The project was funded by the National Transport Authority and delivered by Waterford City and County Council.

1 week ago | waterfordlive.ie | Faye Dorgan

A rise in Chinese electric cars on Irish roads have been reported, with makes such as Funky Cat and brands Build Your Dreams (BYD) becoming increasingly popular. The names of these car brands may not be traditional, but do have a certain intrigue about them - the low cost and running costs, being one.

1 week ago | waterfordlive.ie | Justin Kelly

Met Éireann has delivered its weather forecast for the week ahead and their meteorologists have made two big predictions. While they say we're in for a continued spell of dry and sunny weather, it may not be time yet to dump the winter duvet at night. In their outlook for the week, Met Éireann said: "Continuing mainly dry. Plenty of sunshine during the days with temperatures gradually increasing further.