Monthly Archives: March 2017

Spring Exhibitions in Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan

Posted on March 31, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan is hosting the works of two local artists Rayleen Clancy, An Rinn and Margaret (Gooee) O’Brien, Lismore. ‘Delight is Tempered by Hidden Fears’ is a collection of oils on canvas … Continue reading →

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Council welcomes allocation of €4.7m LIHAF DoHPC & LG funding

Posted on March 30, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford City and County Council welcomes allocation of €4.7m LIHAF Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government funding. Waterford City and County Council is working closely with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to secure the … Continue reading →

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Illegal dumping at Owenashad River walk, Lismore

Posted on March 30, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

See below some before and after photos which relate to illegal dumping at the Owenashad River walk also known as “the Strand” in Lismore, Co Waterford. We are currently investigating the material collected and if evidence is available, we will prosecute … Continue reading →

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‘Let’s Grow It Together’ free seed sowing workshop

Posted on March 30, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

This 90 minute free workshop is entitled ‘Let’s Grow It Together’, taking place on Monday 3rd April. Tea and coffee is available from 6.30pm, with the workshop beginning at 7pm sharp in GIY’s GROW HQ (directly across the roundabout from … Continue reading →

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“Sundial” Art work re-installed on Dungarvan’s Causeway

Posted on March 29, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford City & County Council has re-installed an artwork originally commissioned in 1987 by the artist John Burke, titled ‘Sundial’. It was paid for at the time by the ‘Per Cent for Art Scheme’ for the Shandon Bridge project.

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Conference highlights vital role played by Local Authorities in developing Tourism

Posted on March 29, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

The local government sector is hosting a national tourism conference entitled ‘Collaborate Locally to Compete Globally’ on 29th and 30th March in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. #LocalTourism Supported by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS), the conference will hear from a number of … Continue reading →

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Waterford Metropolitan District Council (Appointed Stands Amendment No. 2) Draft Bye-Laws 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Metropolitan District of Waterford in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 131A of the Local Government Acts 1925 to 2014, Section 25 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 as commenced on April 6, 2014 by Article … Continue reading →

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Temporary Closure of City & County Archives

Posted on March 29, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford Archive will be closed from Monday 10th April until Monday 8th May. The Archive will be open in High Street, Waterford on Tuesday 9th May 10am-2pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 … Continue reading →

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Waterford City & County Council welcomes “Building Creative Communities” initiative

Posted on March 28, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Enabling creativity in every community is a core pillar of the Creative Ireland Programme, an ambitious five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which will place our strongest assets – our culture and creative communities – at the centre of public … Continue reading →

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