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Waterford

County Waterford, Contae Phort Lairge in Irish, has a population of almost 114,000 - the 20th largest in Ireland. It has a strong Viking past - the largest settlement outside of Scandinavia and the only large-scale 9th Century Viking settlement discovered in Western Europe.

Gardai arrest nine men as part of money-laundering investigation in Waterford
Waterford
Gardai also seized €1.12 million in cryptocurrency which is the first major seizure of cryptocurrency by An Garda Síochána
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Two children hospitalised following collision involving e-scooter and jeep in Waterford
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One of these children is being treated for serious injuries at Waterford University Hospital
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Ireland weather LIVE updates as Met Eireann warnings issued for Storm Ciaran
Met Eireann
A Status Yellow warning will come into force for Carlow, Kilkelly, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Waterford on Wednesday night
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Woman hospitalised after 'bloodbath' dog attack in Waterford may be facing plastic surgery
Waterford
The dog was subsequently seized by the WCC warden.
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Pedestrian (20) seriously injured in Meath road traffic collision
Road Traffic Accidents
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the accident in Navan last night
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Man, 20s, dies in Waterford road tragedy
Road Deaths
Two men were rushed to University Hospital Waterford, where the driver of the car was later pronounced dead
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Two women hospitalised after serious dog attack in Waterford
Dangerous dogs
The dog, understood to be an XL Bully Pitbull, attacked one woman aged in her 30s and another who is in her late teens
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JD Wetherspoon selling several Irish pubs in multi-million euro sale
Pubs
The pub chain's properties in Galway, Cork, Waterford and Carlow have been put on the market
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Storm Babet: Ireland storm tracker LIVE as heavy rain and 'blustery' winds batter Ireland
Weather warning
Multiple counties are under weather warnings as Ireland is set to be battered by rain and wind
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Man dies in horror trike crash in Waterford as gardai close road
Waterford
The single-vehicle collision happened at Chapel Road in Stradbally at noon today. This is the fourth fatal collision on Irish roads this weekend.
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Ireland weather: Status yellow rain warning issued for weekend as flood risk lingers
Met Eireann
The warning is valid between 8am and 8pm on Saturday and brings with it a risk of spot flooding and dangerous road conditions
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Storm Agnes LIVE Ireland weather updates as Met Eireann warning extended and winds hit Status Red levels
Met Eireann
Status Orange weather warnings were in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford, while large parts of Ireland are covered by Status Yellow warnings
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Pedestrian in critical condition after 'hit and run' collision in Waterford city as garda probe launched
Waterford
Gardai have issued an appeal for witnesses.
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Little boy airlifted to hospital in 'critical condition' after being hit by vehicle in Waterford
Waterford
The collision happened on a private property in Dungarvan
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Funeral of boy, 13, killed in Kilkenny crash told he 'was too good for this world'
Road Traffic Accidents
The accident has also left his father Liam in a serious condition in the Mater Hospital in Dublin.
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Two men hailed as heroes after saving swimmer who got into difficulty on Waterford coast
Waterford
A kayaker and a lifeguard reacted at Stage Cove at Bonmahon, Co Waterford when a swimmer got into difficulty
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Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'gentle soul', 13, killed in Kilkenny crash with father in 'serious condition'
Kilkenny
Billy Rockett, 13, had just completed his first year of studies at Abbey Community College in Ferrybank in Co Waterford
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Man, 40s, seriously injured in alleged assault in Waterford
Waterford
Emergency services and gardai rushed to the scene and the man, who suffered head injuries, was taken to University Hospital Waterford
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Teen who died after being hit by wing mirror of van as she got off school bus was 'in prime of her life'
Inquests
No criminal prosecution will arise out of the death of Aisling Kennedy, 13, an inquest has heard.
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Dramatic sea rescue as young man saves teens from drowning off Waterford coast
Waterford
Thomas Shaw Hamilton, without hesitation, ran immediately into the water, calmed the two boys down and brought them safely to shore
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Ireland weather: Exact counties Met Eireann says will be the hottest as 'mini-heatwave' hits
Met Eireann
The national forecaster has pinpointed three or four counties, which are set to enjoy temperatures at the top of the range
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Man seriously injured after being hit by bus in Waterford as gardai shut road
Waterford
The incident involving a pedestrian and bus occurred around 4.30pm close to Ballindud Roundabout which is located close to University Hospital Waterford.
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Gardaí arrest teen after alleged student assault at Waterford secondary school
An Garda Siochana
The alleged attack by one male student against another is said to have happened during school hours
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Man due in court for €141,000 cannabis cocaine and tablets seized in Waterford City
Courts
Gardaí seized €89,320 of suspected cannabis, €20,700 of suspected cocaine, €24,000 of suspected Alprazolam tablets and €7,000 of suspected Zopiclone tablets
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