Monthly Archives: March 2022

Waterford St. Patrick’s Day festival attracts record crowds

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Conan Power

The return of the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Waterford since 2019 saw record crowds in attendance on March 17th. The spectacular Parade was the main event for the inaugural three-day Waterford St. Patricks Festival which generated a real … Continue reading →

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Tidy Towns & Sustainability : A perspective from Ennis Tidy Towns

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Conan Power

This talk by Ennis Tidy Towns addresses the Sustainable Development Goals – how you can think global but act local. Ennis Tidy Towns were awarded the Sustainable Development Award 2021. We are delighted to hear them talk about their work … Continue reading →

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Let Dandelions Bee!

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Conan Power

Let Dandelions Bee! is a campaign to let dandelions bloom for a short few weeks to help feed bees this Spring. They are our wild bees’ most favourite food. Help halt the bee decline by simply leaving dandelions to grow … Continue reading →

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Tramore student takes honours at 2022 Waterford Student Enterprise Awards

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Conan Power

Handy Hurleys from Ard Scoil na Mara in Tramore has won the Senior category of the Waterford Student Enterprise Programme and qualified for the National Student Enterprise Competition. Charlotte Balfe is the founder of Handy Hurleys, a convenient and cost-effective … Continue reading →

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Sun shines for warm Royal welcome in the Déise

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Conan Power

Arriving under blue skies and warm sunshine, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Waterford City to a warm Déise welcome. The royal couple were greeted upon arrival at Reginald’s Tower by the Mayor of Waterford City … Continue reading →

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Waterford Greenway celebrates fifth birthday

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Conan Power

It’s hard to believe that the much-loved Waterford Greenway has been open just five years, yet many locals will find it hard to imagine life without this award-winning trail on their doorstep. The Waterford Greenway stretches from Ireland’s Oldest City … Continue reading →

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Road Closures – Traffic Update – Thursday 24th March 2022

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Conan Power

An Garda Síochána have advised of the following road closures The Mall will be closed from 3pm today (March 23rd) until tomorrow afternoon (March 24th) The following road closures will take place from 6am tomorrow morning (March 24th): From the roundabout … Continue reading →

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Traffic Delays – Wed-Thurs 23rd-24th March 2022

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Conan Power

An Garda Síochána have advised that there will be significant traffic restrictions with road closures and diversions in place in Waterford city from this evening, Wednesday (March 23rd) and Thursday (March 24th). Delays are expected so please allow extra travel … Continue reading →

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Cherrymount Community NeighbourWoods

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Conan Power

Earlier this month, Cherrymount was a hive of activity as volunteers planted 1,500 native Irish trees to create Cherrymount Community NeighbourWoods, converting one acre of the green area adjacent to John’s River in Waterford City into what will become an … Continue reading →

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