How UK billionaire James Dyson’s €30m Waterford mansion is setting the scene for Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Ballinatray House, owned by billionaire inventor James Dyson, is one of a number of historical venues across Waterford and East Cork that will stage performances throughout the festival. The mansion set on 850 acres of mature land, was sold to the billionaire and Brexit backer in 2024 for a reputed €30m in what was one … Read more

Mount Congreve Gardens opens new horticultural exhibition – just in time for magnolia season

The Herman Dool Exhibition was officially opened by Her Excellency Maaike van Koldam, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ireland. The event coincides with the stunning bloom of the renowned magnolias along the Herman Dool walk, which forms a canopy of magnolia blossoms from 250 trees, presenting an extraordinary display unmatched outside of … Read more

Dublin St Patrick’s Day parade: How a Waterford group’s tea‑obsessed Waterford could steal show

Nick Kavanagh, founder of Curious State. Ireland’s love affair with tea is about to take centre stage at the Dublin St Patrick’s Day parade, where Waterford theatre company Curious State will debut a full street pageant dedicated to the nation’s most enduring ritual. The company behind last year’s hit ‘Skylarking’ are back with a bigger … Read more

Tipperary gardaí seize devices in crackdown on illegal streaming services

Electronic devices were seized. Image courtesy of An Garda Síochána Tipperary. Tipperary gardaí have seized electronic devices in a crackdown on so-called ‘dodgy boxes’. Gardaí in Thurles conducted intelligence led operation in relation to alleged money laundering and provision of illegal streaming services, reported a garda spokesperson on Tuesday, March 3. “Electronic devices were seized … Read more

Abandoned Waterford mansion Mayfield House to go under hammer with guide of €795,000

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Visiting restrictions over flu outbreak at Tipperary hospital eased

Tipperary University Hospital (TUH) in Clonmel. Tipperary University Hospital management is advising of changes to recent visiting restrictions at the hospital from Thursday, January 29. Having been closed to visitors since January 9 due to recent flu and virus outbreaks, visiting of patients is now permitted daily from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Each patient is only … Read more

New Waterford Bridge: First Images Revealed

Waterford’s Sustainable Transport Bridge Installation Underway WATERFORD – May 15, 2024 – Waterford is witnessing the installation of its new sustainable transport bridge, a meaningful infrastructural project. The Hebo 9 floating sheerleg crane is currently lifting and positioning the bridge’s spans, which are scheduled to open to the public in late 2026. The project, which … Read more