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Motor insurance premiums rose in the first six months of last year - with the average premium now standing at 616 euro!

That's also a rise of 67 euro since 2022, according to new data from the Central Bank; and it represents an increase of 12% over the last two years alone.

This morning (Wednesday) on 'Deise Today', Maria spoke to Waterford insurance broker Oliver Murphy on why the costs are rising so.

You can listen back to their cha...

What's the best use for the former Clover Meats site in Ferrybank?

At a meeting held locally in recent days, member of the community suggested a major sports complex, a public swimming pool, and even a large graveyard.

The site was acquired by Kilkenny County Council in 2023 and they are now progressing plans for a community park on some of the site.

Plans for the nine-acre site are currently at public consultation stage and the meeti...

Finding love is difficult enough at the best of times, never mind adding a child or children into the mix.

As a single parent who wants to put themselves 'back on the scene', how do you both approach putting yourself out there again PLUS deal with all that comes with being a parent if you are lucky enough to find a prospective partner.

This morning on 'Deise Today', Maria McCann spoke to matchmaker and podcaster Mairead Loughman.

You ...

A café in Tipperary is charging up to €15 per coffee for a child-free experience.

The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Birdhill is welcoming caffeine lovers and their dogs - but not their kids.

The adults-only café aims to provide its customers a "tranquil" experience.

The owner Alan Andrews says the idea stemmed from his daughter not wanting to go to coffee shops with him.

"I realised that I'm not the only person in this scenario that ...

There are grave concerns that Waterford city is 'falling behind' on its retail strategy and economy.

At the recent Metropolitan District Council meeting, Mayor Joe Kelly described attending a recent retail meeting in the city where comments were made that the city may be "dying on its feet".

This morning (Tuesday), Cllr Kelly spoke to Maria McCann on Deise Today about the concerns were voiced AND he gave his own opinion about the fac...

A 25-year-old stable lad from Dungarvan thought his life had changed for the better on April 19th 2024.

Dylan Phelan placed a €30 each way bet on two horses trained by Declan Queally at odds of 125/1 and 80/1 - with both horses running at Limerick and Ballinrobe on the day.

In the space of half an hour, both horses had won - meaning Dylan was set to collect a sum just under €320,000 having placed a bet at a Ladbrokes shop earlie...

New figures published by the 'Irish Independent' have revealed 5,447 appointments were cancelled at University Hospital Waterford in 2024.

This follows 5,378 that were cancelled at the same hospital in 2023.

The newspaper reports today (Friday) that nearly 300,000 appointments were cancelled across hospitals in Ireland last year, an average of more than 772 every day...even as the State makes efforts to cut waiting lists.

This mornin...

Huge crowds are continuing to queue in St Peter's Square to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

His simple wooden coffin has been placed on the main altar of the 16th century basilica, where he will lie in state until tomorrow (Friday) evening.

This morning, 'Deise Today' went live to the Vatican, speaking to cleric Fr Michael Toomey who is PP in the parishes of Ardfinnan and Newcastle and served many years in the parish of Tra...

Huge premium hikes on health insurance plans are going hand-in-hand with a slashing of benefits.

That's according to one of Ireland's leading health insurance brokers, Dermot Goode, who says four health insurers in Ireland are now engaged in the practice of "shrinkflation".

The totalhealthcover.ie expert says that in the past few months, VHI Healthcare, Laya Health, Irish Life Health and Level Health have all reduced benefits on some...

The Transport Minister has been asked this week by Waterford Council to clarify the Government commitment to Waterford Airport and the next steps that are being taken on it.

Waterford City and County Council CEO says the Mayor has sent a letter to the Minister seeking a meeting on the Programme for Government commitment on Waterford Airport - and the "urgency of the situation" has been stressed.

The Council CEO spoke to Damien Tierna...

Grocery prices are now climbing much faster than they were this time last year with fresh data from retail analysts Kantar Worldpanel suggesting that inflation in Irish supermarkets currently stands at just over 4.5 per cent.

The latest figure compared to a rate of less than 3 per cent in June of last year with the spike in prices leading to a slowdown in sales recorded in recent weeks.

This morning (Tues) on 'Deise Today', presenter...

This morning (Monday) on 'Deise Today' Damien spoke to Nicola Crowley of 'Mezze' in Tramore.

Like others in the food business, the eaterie and shop have been hit with ever increasing costs which has made doing business all the more challenging!

Last week, a number of Waterford restaurants received a letter from a prominent local supplier outlining price hikes, on meat, chicken and butter products amongst others.

'Deise Today' has been...

This morning (Friday) on 'Deise Today', Damien spoke to *Sophie (not her real name).

Earlier this week, *Sophie and another woman - who were both sexually abused by family members when they were children - called for the sentences of the two men involved to be appealed on the grounds that they were too lenient.

David Hamilton (33) of Woodtown West, Athboy, Co Meath, pleaded guilty to rape, oral rape and sexual assault of the older g...

As you know, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has lambasted US President Trump's universal tariffs as a major blow to the world economy, which she said will suffer massively.

Trump lyesterday unveiled a 10% minimum tariff on most goods imported to the United States - with a higher 20% rate for the European Union - kicking into high gear a global trade war that threatens to drive up inflation and stall US and worl...

Waterford woman Roisin McDonagh says she and her three children had a "narrow escape" yesterday (Tuesday) morning at the 'Zebra' crossing in Ballygunner.

Taking her children to school, she says a car hurtled at speed towards them and had to brake suddenly at the last minute to avoid a collision.

Roisin says it's not the first time this has happened here; in fact, she says, it's too frequent an occurrence and something needs to be don...

This morning (Tues) on 'Deise Today', Damien spoke to Ayesha Troy who is a young, single mum living in Ardmore.

Ayesha was highlighting the desperate situation, as she sees it, with housing in the Ardmore area where there is a huge shortage of houses to either rent or buy.

She says the potential knock-on effects for the local school and other services is massive into the future and it's time people 'made some noise' about the issues ...