Monthly Archives: February 2017

Seachtain na Gaeilge á ceiliúradh sna Déise

Posted on February 28, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge á ceiliúradh i gContae Phort Láirge arís i mbliana, le réimse leathan imeachtaí á n-eagrú in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud an chontae agus na cathrach. Mar sin, má tá suim agat freastal ar réimse imeachtaí trí … Continue reading →

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Minister Byrne commences consultation process to address poverty, long term unemployment and social exclusion

Posted on February 27, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Minister of State for Communities and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne has encouraged all stakeholders to have their say on the new programme to address poverty, long term unemployment and social exclusion. The Minister was speaking at the first of … Continue reading →

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Book now for “Master Composter” Training Programme

Posted on February 27, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

A Master Composter Training Programme will be run in Waterford during March & April in partnership with GIY and Stop Food Waste. If you are involved in a community group, school, Tidy Towns group, resident association, Men’s Shed, etc. you … Continue reading →

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Artlinks bursaries awarded for 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Over €50,000 in bursaries has been awarded to artists by the Artlinks partnership of local authorities Arts Offices in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. This initiative is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon to provide professional development opportunities and … Continue reading →

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Local Enterprise Week in Waterford

Posted on February 24, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Local Enterprise Office Waterford announces plans for ‘Local Enterprise Week’ in March Around the country, 14,500 small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs expected to attend over 380 events during Local Enterprise Week in March. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and … Continue reading →

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Minister Coveney announces €32m for National rollout of Repair & Leasing Scheme

Posted on February 24, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Mr Simon Coveney T.D., today (23 February, 2017)  announced that the pilot scheme that targets vacant properties and secures them for social housing, by financing the cost of repairs, is to … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Authority Campaign warns don’t “Get This Season’s Killer Look”

Posted on February 22, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today 20th February 2017 launched a new digital road safety campaign focusing on the misuse of seatbelts by women. The campaign entitled “Get This Season’s Killer Look”, is aimed at discouraging women from wearing … Continue reading →

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Statement from Mayor Wyse on the Waterford Boundary Report

Posted on February 20, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Mayor Adam Wyse has demanded real leadership from Minister on Boundary Commission Report in a statement released today : Minister Simon Coveney’s reaction to the Boundary Commission’s recommendation has been disappointing. The Minister stated in local Waterford media that he … Continue reading →

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We’re recruiting for Retained FireFighter positions

Posted on February 20, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

        Now recruiting for Retained FireFighters in Tallow, Ardmore, Lismore & Tramore See http://ow.ly/LoPi309au9d Closing date is 10th March 2017, at 4pm.

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