Monthly Archives: June 2017

Reporting a Public Lighting fault – change of procedure

Posted on June 30, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

As and from 1st July 2017, Killaree Lighting Services Ltd. will maintain the public lighting in the City and County of Waterford on behalf of Waterford City and County Council.  Killaree Lighting Services won the contract previously held by Airtricity. To … Continue reading →

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Learn more about Waterford’s prestigious Purple Flag status

Posted on June 30, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Purple Flag is a Gold Standard accreditation recognising Waterford for being a safe, welcoming and friendly destination to socialise, live and work in. Waterford was awarded the prestigious Purple Flag in February 2015 and it is international recognition of Waterford’s … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Comeragh’s Wild Festival 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Download the Programme of Events for the 2017 Festival.

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Please take the Joint Policing Committee Community Survey

Posted on June 28, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

We would be grateful if members of the public could please fill out this survey in relation to the creation of the upcoming Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023. Your comments and suggestions are important in developing the next 6-year … Continue reading →

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West Waterford Greenway Half Marathon registration open

Posted on June 26, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Our friends in West Waterford Athletics Club have just launched their inaugural West Waterford Greenway Half Marathon taking place on Saturday 2nd September 2017 with entries limited to 500 participants. To enter log onto: http://www.myrunresults.com or see http://www.westwaterfordathletics.org for details. … Continue reading →

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Exciting line-up for Comeraghs Wild Festival 2017

Posted on June 26, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

An exciting line-up of events has been announced for this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival.  The 3 day event, running from Friday 14th July to Sunday 16th July at various venues across the Comeragh region, has something for everyone. The “Féile … Continue reading →

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The Greenway Bug Hotel is open !

Posted on June 23, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Two local schools from the city and the county partnered together to create a hotel for bugs on the Waterford Greenway.  The twinning of the schools was coordinated by Junior Achievement Ireland with the volunteering support of staff from the … Continue reading →

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Get your kids involved in the Summer Stars Reading Adventure

Posted on June 22, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Summer Stars is an exciting reading-based programme which is available free of charge to all children across the country. The Summer Stars Reading Adventure will run from 30th June, during the summer in public libraries all over Ireland. Children are … Continue reading →

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Public Participation sought in the Identification of Waterford Bathing Waters

Posted on June 22, 2017 by waterfordcouncilnews

Public Participation in the Identification of Waterford Bathing Waters CONSULTATION TYPE: SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT CONSULTATION END DATE(S): 3rd AUGUST 2017 Local authorities must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and … Continue reading →

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