Monthly Archives: May 2017

Purple Flag Waterford goes to Bloom

Posted on May 29, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Purple Flag Ireland has secured an exhibition stand at the Bloom Festival 1st – 5th June 2017 in the Phoenix Park to promote awareness of Purple Flag in Ireland at ‘Ireland’s best loved urban and lifestyle festival.’ This is a … Continue reading →

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Waterford City & County Dog Shelter – Temporary Closure

Posted on May 29, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

TEMPORARY  CLOSURE Waterford City & County Dog Shelter Tuesday, 30th May 2017 PM Please note that Waterford City & County Dog Shelter, Bilberry, Waterford will close at 1pm on Tuesday, 30th May, 2017.  Will re-open Wednesday morning at 10am. For … Continue reading →

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Family fun guaranteed at Waterford Country Fair on June 11th

Posted on May 27, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Make-A-Wish fundraiser to help grant wishes for children Fearless jousting knights on horseback, stunning birds of prey and artisan food and crafts from the four corners of Ireland are just some of the countless attractions expected to spur thousands to … Continue reading →

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LEO Innovation Investment Fund is now open for applications

Posted on May 26, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Got an Innovative Business Idea? 10 Point Investor Ready Checklist Have you got an innovative business idea? If only you could get some help with the funding to get your business off the ground. The LEO Innovation Investment Fund is … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert – Greasy Road Surfaces following break in weather

Posted on May 26, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users especially drivers to exercise caution on roads following a forecast by Met Éireann for heavy rain and a risk of thundery downpours throughout the country this weekend. The expected rainfall … Continue reading →

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Purple Flag secured again for Waterford City

Posted on May 26, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford has again been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag award. This is a renewal of the status for the city with the Purple Flag Zone holding this accolade since 2015. The Purple Flag accreditation is awarded by the Association of Town and City … Continue reading →

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31 schools from County Waterford awarded Green Flags

Posted on May 25, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

31 schools from County Waterford were awarded Green Flags at an awards ceremony in Kilkenny yesterday for their work on environmental issues over the last two years. 5 of these schools received their very first flag for work on litter … Continue reading →

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Cllr Declan Doocey launches Gum Litter Campaign 2017

Posted on May 25, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Campaign is aimed at changing people’s behaviour towards gum disposal.  The 2017 Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) gum litter education campaign was launched in Dungarvan today by Cllr Declan Doocey and Ardscoil na nDeise The campaign has had huge success to … Continue reading →

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Would you like to sing in Handel’s Messiah in Waterford this December ?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Notable Works will present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday 3rd December 2017 in a city centre venue in Waterford under the musical direction of Kevin O’Carroll. If you are interested in taking part in the choir, simply email notableworks123@gmail.com before Mon June 5th, and let us know whether you’re … Continue reading →

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