Monthly Archives: April 2021

There’s no holiday from Covid – a “Stay Safe” message from the HSE, Gardai and Local Authorities in the South East

This May Bank Holiday weekend, people across the South East are being urged to protect the progress made in reducing incidence of Covid-19. The HSE has joined with the Gardai and the Local Authorities in Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and … Continue reading

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Waterford Dog Shelter – Restricted Opening Hours

FROM Thursday, 29th April 2021 TO: Saturday, 1st May 2021 Restricted opening hours will apply   SATURDAY 1st May 2021 CLOSED For enquiries and access to the Pound please telephone 0761 10 20 20 or e-mail contact@waterfordcouncil.ie TUESDAY 4th May … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Waterford Writers

The Arts Office wish to congratulate the writers from Waterford who have been assigned places from the Munster Literature Centre on their mentoring course commencing in May.  Twenty four mentorships in Fiction, Poetry and Memoir were on offer to all … Continue reading

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Minister Humphreys announces €14 Million Fund to support outdoor adventure activities

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €14 Million Fund to support outdoor adventure activities Fund to develop recreational activities at mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, beaches and bogs  Investment will support Tidal Pools, Floating Boardwalks, Mountain Trails, Forest Walks, Greenways & … Continue reading

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Waterford unveils ambitious plans for a new investment brand – “Waterford: Find Your Future”

21 April 2021: Plans to propose the entire City of Waterford as a Decarbonising Zone under Ireland’s Climate Action Plan have been unveiled at the launch of Waterford’s new investment brand identity. Under the ambitious Waterford – Find Your Future brand, which is centred on Waterford’s critical role … Continue reading

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Summer Ready booklet launched

Today, Ministers Coveney, Humphries and Naughton launched the “Be Summer Ready” Leaflet and campaign at Government Buildings. This booklet is part of the Government of Ireland initiative to provide information to the general public on issues which may affect them … Continue reading

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Community Information Meeting : Dunhill River

This is a public meeting about water quality issues in the Dunhill River Catchment and follows on from consultation on the draft River Basin Management Plan in 2017. The Local Authority Waters Programme will be undertaking work gain a better … Continue reading

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Ardmore and Tramore approved for Fáilte Ireland Platforms for Growth 2 – Facility Centres for Water Sports Activities Funding Scheme

Waterford City & County Council is delighted to welcome the news that two seaside locations in Waterford have been approved under the Fáilte Ireland Platforms for Growth 2 – Facility Centres for Water Sports Activities funding scheme. The funding was … Continue reading

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HSE Vaccination Portal

People aged 69 can register for their vaccine from tomorrow Thursday, 15 April from 10am with other ages to follow. SEE KEY Ages & Dates below.  The HSE are asking people to register on specific days. This will help them manage … Continue reading

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