Monthly Archives: October 2018

The 7th Dr Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture

Posted on October 30, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

The 7th Dr Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture ‘Three men and a constitution: Éamon de Valera, John Charles McQuaid, John Hearne and the 1937 Irish Constitution’ Dr Broderick Dr Eugene Broderick taught history and served as Principal in the Mercy School Waterford.  He … Continue reading →

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Temporary Closure of Archives

Posted on October 22, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Archives will be closed on Tuesday 23rd October in the City and on Friday 26th October in Dungarvan. Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries. Beidh an Chartlann i dúnta ar an Máirt 23 Mí … Continue reading →

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Building Creative Communities Workshops

Posted on October 18, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Waterford Culture Team is currently rolling out its “Culture and Creativity Strategy 2018 -2022” as part of the national Creative Ireland programme.  As part of this process and as a core pillar of the Creative Ireland programme Waterford is … Continue reading →

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IBAL Litter survey results released for Waterford

Posted on October 15, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

The most recent survey of litter levels in Ireland by Irish Business Against Litter has resulted in Waterford City Centre and Ballybeg both improving their rankings. Waterford City Centre is deemed to be ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in 10th place … Continue reading →

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Mayor launches waste prevention initiative at Council Meeting

Posted on October 12, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

On Thursday 11th October, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Declan Doocey launched an initiative that sees Waterford City and County Council move away from the use of plastic bottles at all Council meetings. Councillors and Council staff have … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert: Orange Weather Warning Issued for Storm Callum

Posted on October 11, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Thursday night and Friday morning as Met Éireann has issued an orange weather warning for strong winds for Ireland as Storm Callum approaches. … Continue reading →

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Temporary Closure of Archives – October

Posted on October 5, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Archives will be closed on Tuesday 9th October in the City and on Friday 12th October in Dungarvan. Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries. Beidh an Chartlann i dúnta ar an Máirt 9 Mí … Continue reading →

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Waterford receives €756,000 funding in 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme funding

Posted on October 5, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford welcomes the announcement by Minister Ring of the allocation of funding under Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018 The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, today (5th October 2018) announced that … Continue reading →

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“Plastic Oceans” – Environmental track released by Riptide Movement

Posted on October 5, 2018 by waterfordcouncilnews

October 2018 is “Reuse Month”.  National Reuse Month aims to inspire you and provide you with the skills and tools to reuse more At Home, At Work, and At Play. The Riptide Movement recently worked with Clean Coasts Ireland and released … Continue reading →

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