THE ARMY BOMB disposal unit has been called to Waterford to deal with an unsafe chemical at a commercial premises. The team was deployed to Lancaster Laboratories in Dungarvan to dispose of a sample of picric acid, which was discovered in a routine audit. The chemical was removed to waste ground and a controlled explosion was carried out at around 4:40pm.
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Motorcyclist caught speeding at 181km/h in an 80km/h zone in Waterford
Research indicated that speed was a factor in 49% of fatal motorcyclists collisions.
Man arrested in Waterford after truck he was driving crashes into sea
The incident occurred on the N25 at Kinsale Beg shortly before 2am last night.
Pedestrian (60) killed after being hit by truck in Waterford crash
The 60-year-old was hit by a truck just after 8pm last night.
Archaeologists discover historic remains of two people during community dig in Waterford
The remains, found in Gallows Hill in Dungarvan, are believed to date from the 17th Century.
Man released without charge after arrest over assault outside Waterford nightclub
A man in his 30s remains in critical condition after being injured during the incident.
Garda investigation after woman stabbed in Waterford
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning.
Air accident investigation launched after elderly man dies in light aircraft crash
The man was the sole occupant of the airplane.
Gardaí locate teenager who was missing from Waterford
The 13-year-old girl’s parents were concerned for and issued a public appeal yesterday.
Post-mortems to take place after three killed in Waterford crash
Six people who were injured in the collision remain in hospital this morning.
Three dead, several injured as car goes on fire in Co Waterford crash
Gardaí have confirmed three males, believed to be adults, died in the crash.
Floodlight failure saw Waterford senior hurling quarter-final abandoned in Dungarvan last night
The match between champions Ballygunner and Abbeyside has to be refixed.
Volunteers are reclaiming this motte and bailey after decades of neglect and bonfires
Several sites around Ireland are being ‘adopted’ by their local communities.
Huge boost for Ballinasloe and Dungarvan, with 260 jobs on the way
One minister said the creation of 100 jobs in Ballinasloe is “the equivalent of 1,000 jobs for Galway city”.
Waterford woman and her 39 dogs fighting eviction with crowdfunding campaign
Sandra Hennessy has launched the campaign to help her make up rent arrears on her country home.
Three arrested after reports of shots fired on halting site
No one was injured in the incident.
Over €30,000 raised for family of Waterford GAA club player who died in Thailand
The cause has been supported by some high-profile GAA players.
Gardaí investigate fire at Waterford business premises
This comes after a crime spree in Waterford city last month saw a number of buildings being set on fire.
Pauric Mahony stars as Ballygunner defeat Dungarvan to reach Waterford county final
Ballygunner will now take on Mount Sion in the county final.
Waterford champions Passage knocked out as Dungarvan and De La Salle reach semi-finals
Two semi-finals spots are now known in Waterford.
Woman killed in three-car collision in Waterford
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the crash.
Man and woman in their 50s arrested over €250,000 drugs bust
During the search of a house 110 cannabis plants were discovered.
Gardaí disarm and arrest hatchet-wielding man after aggravated burglary
The incident took place in the early hours of this morning in Dungarvan.
Group raises €2k in one day to save seven ponies from being put down
The animals had been put into a pound after being released from a field in Dungarvan.
Irish pub posts lonely heart ad to find a new owner
Bridie is lonely and needs some love.
New Cork senior hurler stars as Hamilton High Bandon reach Dr Harty Cup semi-finals
Michael Cahalane starred in today’s win over Dungarvan CBS.
Ombudsman investigates death of young man in Dungarvan Garda station
The man in his early 20s was found dead in the station shortly before 11am this morning.
New dad Paul Mulcahy dies in motor rally
Organisers have cancelled rest ofCarrick-on-Suir Stages Rally after tragic accident on Raven’s Rock course yesterday.
Here's how Dungarvan CBS claimed another All-Ireland hurling title for Waterford
10 Deise players were lining out on an All-Ireland winning side for the second time in eight days.
Man killed in Waterford crash
The man in his 50s died this morning when his car crashed into a wall outside Lismore in Waterford.
As it happened: GAA senior club championship action
We were keeping an eye out for drama in 12 county finals (and much more) this afternoon.
Gardaí investigate aggravated burglary during which man was assaulted
It is reported that the man had his finger cut off and his face slashed during the burglary.
Glanbia dispute: Retirees threaten legal action
A group of retired Glabia workers are launching a High Court case against the company over an alleged breach of contract regarding pension payments.
Man arrested after cannabis seizure in Co Waterford
Drugs worth an estimated €80,000 were recovered from an house in Tallow; a man is being held at Dungarvan.
Two charged over Clonmel murder
Two men are to appear before a Dungarvan court tomorrow in connection with the murder of 46-year-old Antony Fallon last week.
Bomb squad deal with unstable chemical at laboratory
A controlled explosion was carried out near the facility in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.
Washed-up 35-foot sperm whale dies in Waterford
A sperm whale which washed up on a beach near Dungarvan had no hope of survival, and died earlier this morning.
130 jobs lost at GlaxoSmithKline plant in Dungarvan
Several hundred of the Waterford-based plant’s workers were called to an urgent meeting today over facility’s future.
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No comment from Fine Gael as Fred Forsey found guilty in corruption trial
The former Fine Gael town councillor was found guilty of corruptly accepting payments totalling €80,000 at a court in Waterford today.
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