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The Waterford News & Star is a local newspaper based in the Irish city of Waterford, first published as the Waterford Star in 1848.

In December 2007, it changed from a broadsheet to a tabloid. [1] The Waterford News & Star in 2010/11 moved from their offices in Michael Street, Waterford City, to Gladstone House, Gladstone Street, Waterford. [2] and covers stories from across the city and county.

John Cunningham was editor from 1982 to 1984. [3] Another editor of the paper was Paddy O'Neill father of the present Irish Times Editor Paul O'Neill. Mary Frances Ryan is the present editor of the paper

The newspaper was part of the Thomas Crosbie Holdings group. Thomas Crosbie Holdings went into receivership in March 2013. [4] The newspaper was acquired by Landmark Media Investments. [5] In December 2017, a sale was agreed to The Irish Times [6] pending regulatory approval. In July 2018, the sale of the title to The Irish Times was complete. [7] [8]

The sub-editing for the Waterford News & Star was provided by Wexford Echo Limited. Wexford Echo Limited went into liquidation in June 2017. [9]

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References

  1. "Waterford News and Star switches to tabloid format". Breaking News. 12 December 2007.
  2. "Waterford News and Star — News and Sport from Waterford". waterford-news.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007.
  3. "Journalist John Cunningham dies aged 66". RTÉ News. RTÉ. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  4. "Receiver appointed to publisher of Irish Examiner as part of restructuring". RTÉ News. 6 March 2013.
  5. "Receiver appointed to publisher of Irish Examiner". RTÉ . 6 March 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
  6. "The Irish Times to acquire Landmark Media business". Irish Examiner. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  7. "Irish Times completes purchase of Irish Examiner". RTE. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  8. "Irish Times complete purchase of Landmark Media; Pledge to protect 'identity and independence' of titles". Irish Examiner . 10 July 2018.
  9. O'Faolain, Aodhan (29 June 2017). "The Wexford Echo and its sister titles are being put into liquidation". Fora.ie.