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# Dungarvan

This year
2023
# factcheck
Debunked: Claims of Dungarvan attacks by foreign nationals are baseless, according to Gardaí
An investigation resulted in the arrest of a woman for allegedly making a false report.
THE MORNING LEAD
Moral panic 'fizzled out' of Dungarvan after gardaí arrested woman over alleged false statement
A report by
Eoghan Dalton
Disinformation experts say the town is a textbook example of how the far-right attempts to exploit incidents.
Rumours circulated in recent weeks claiming that attacks were carried out in the town centre by migrant men.
In an unusual statement, gardaí said they were not aware of "any alleged spate of attacks by foreign nationals” and arrested a woman alleging she had "knowingly made a false report" about an incident.
Eoghan Dalton reports from Dungarvan on how locals feel about their town being the latest to become the centre of a national issue.
# Dungarvan
Gardaí investigating alleged Waterford assault arrest woman for allegedly making false statement
In a statement, gardaí also said they were not aware of any alleged “spate of attacks by foreign nationals as suggested”.
Last year
2022
# Dungarvan
Teenage cyclist critically injured after collision with a car in Waterford
The cyclist remains in a critical condition.
# Joseph Moroney
Gardaí renew appeal about 1982 fatal hit-and-run in Co Waterford
23-year-old Joseph ‘Joey’ Moroney died in a hit-and-run in Dungarvan in August 1982.
All time
# History makers
Roanmore celebrate after reaching Waterford senior hurling final for first time in 31 years
They defeated Dungarvan 1-15 to 0-12 in today’s semi-final in Walsh Park.
# Club Hurling
Dungarvan win as Waterford last four draw made and Doon reach Limerick semi-finals
The Waterford senior hurling semi-finals will take place next weekend.
# Waterford
Garda charged with breaking Covid restrictions and being drunk in public after attending house party
The charges relate to an incident in Dungarvan last year.
# Dungarvan
Man (60s) killed after articulated tanker he was driving crashes on Co Waterford road
The incident happened at approximately 6.15am in the Ringcrehy area of Dungarvan.
# Punishment
Dungarvan stripped of county title in Waterford due to Covid-19 breach
The club has accepted the sanctions.
# latest
Waterford GAA to continue investigation into Dungarvan Covid controversy at management exec meeting
A full meeting of the management executive of Waterford county board has been set for tomorrow night.
# County Board
Waterford GAA to meet tonight and will investigate Dungarvan football Covid controversy
The fallout continues from Saturday’s county intermediate football final.
# statement
Dungarvan club apologise for fielding player in Waterford final who was awaiting Covid test results
Dungarvan won Saturday’s intermediate decider by four points.
# Déise Man
'I can't wait to learn off RG Snyman... It's like man against boys in some of the clips'
Waterford native Thomas Ahern made a big impression for the Ireland U20s this year.
# john deegan
Missing Waterford man found 'safe and well'
John Deegan has been found.
# ciara young
Missing teen found safe and well
Ciara Young had last been seen on Tuesday in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.
# Dungarvan
Evidence of settlement from 400-500 AD and human burials discovered in Co Waterford
The recent excavation uncovered nine human burials on Gallows Hill in Dungarvan.
# gunning for glory
Ex-Brighton player stars as Ballygunner maintain Waterford six-in-a-row title bid
The Munster club champions breezed past Dungarvan in today’s semi-final.
# Road Safety
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.
# kinsale beg
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.
# Dungarvan
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.
# remains to be seen
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.
# Dungarvan
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.
# Dungarvan
Garda investigation after woman stabbed in Waterford
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning.
# Dungarvan
Air accident investigation launched after elderly man dies in light aircraft crash
The man was the sole occupant of the airplane.
# appeal
Gardaí locate teenager who was missing from Waterford
The 13-year-old girl’s parents were concerned for and issued a public appeal yesterday.
# Dungarvan
Post-mortems to take place after three killed in Waterford crash
Six people who were injured in the collision remain in hospital this morning.
# Dungarvan
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.
# It's A Blackout
Floodlight failure saw Waterford senior hurling quarter-final abandoned in Dungarvan last night
The match between champions Ballygunner and Abbeyside has to be refixed.
# improving ireland
Volunteers are reclaiming this motte and bailey after decades of neglect and bonfires
Several sites around Ireland are being ‘adopted’ by their local communities.
# job fairy
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”.
# Race Against Time
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.
# Co Waterford
Three arrested after reports of shots fired on halting site
No one was injured in the incident.
# Fundraising
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.
# Blaze
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.
# Deise
Pauric Mahony stars as Ballygunner defeat Dungarvan to reach Waterford county final
Ballygunner will now take on Mount Sion in the county final.
# GAA
Waterford champions Passage knocked out as Dungarvan and De La Salle reach semi-finals
Two semi-finals spots are now known in Waterford.
# Road Death
Woman killed in three-car collision in Waterford
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the crash.
# Dungarvan
Man and woman in their 50s arrested over €250,000 drugs bust
During the search of a house 110 cannabis plants were discovered.
# Waterford
Gardaí disarm and arrest hatchet-wielding man after aggravated burglary
The incident took place in the early hours of this morning in Dungarvan.