Monthly Archives: July 2021

Customer Services counters in Waterford City and Dungarvan reopen to public from 9.30am Tuesday, August 3rd 2021

Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise that the Customer Services Departments (including Motor Tax) at Bailey’s New Street in Waterford City and the Civic Offices in Dungarvan will be open to the public from 9.30am Tuesday, August 3rd 2021. … Continue reading

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IBAL Marine 2021 – Co Waterford Survey sites

A nationwide survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) that took place during June and July judged Tramore beach to be Clean to European Norms and Dungarvan harbour to be moderately littered. While 40% of 32 coastal areas … Continue reading

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Suir Active Retirement Group “Taste of Friendship” cook book, launched by the Mayor of Waterford

A love of cooking leads to a Taste of Friendship  Suir Active Retirement Group has provided a recreational outlet to Waterford’s retired population for over a decade.  It was during 2020 that the resilience of the group was tested as … Continue reading

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Poetry Ireland announces Dungarvan, Co Waterford, as one of 20 ‘Poetry Towns’ across Ireland

New all-island ‘Poetry Town’ initiative will see free activities in 20 towns Poetry Ireland has today (29.07.21) announced details of Poetry Town, a new initiative, which will see more than a hundred free poetry-related activities take place in 20 towns … Continue reading

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Be Alert to Water Safety

As Sport Ireland and key stakeholders have come together to encourage everyone to be alert to water safety this summer, Waterford City and County Council is actively supporting the message to keep  safe in and near water. Over the last … Continue reading

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Dungarvan goes all out!

Dungarvan is embracing its rich heritage, natural beauty and extensive food offering to become one of the country’s leading staycation destinations. Following investment from Waterford City and County Council, Fáilte Ireland and local businesses, Dungarvan is enjoying a bumper year of … Continue reading

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Reimagined Waterford Harvest Festival 2021 launches

IRELAND’S NO.1 FOODIE DESTINATION SHOWCASES WATERFORD’S FOOD & DRINK CHAMPIONS IN A WEEKLONG CITYWIDE CELEBRATION AT THIS YEAR’S WATERFORD HARVEST FESTIVAL Monday September 6th to Sunday September 12th 2021 across Waterford City See the programme of events at http://www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie More Harvest … Continue reading

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Waterford Council’s membership of “Leave No Trace” campaign marked

Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council Councillor Seánie Power joined Johnny Brunnock, Trails Officer and Ella Ryan, Environment Awareness Officer, Waterford City and County Council to mark Waterford City and County Council’s membership of Leave No Trace Ireland. … Continue reading

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Directory of Services for Older People launched

Photos: Noel Browne   The Dr. Martin Day Centre, in Portlaw, was the setting on Wednesday last, July 21, for the launch of a Directory of Services for Older People in Waterford City and County. The Directory, which is available … Continue reading

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