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Waterford City and County Council announced as successful applicant to Fáilte Ireland’s Urban Animation Capital Investment Scheme

Posted on September 20, 2021 by ruthtapial

Under Fáilte Ireland’s Urban Animations Capital Investment Scheme, Waterford City and County Council has been awarded €539,275 to support sustainable tourism development through public realm and urban animation projects. The successful project application ‘City of Light’ is set to transform … Continue reading →

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Great Calligraphy Festival Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford

Posted on September 20, 2021 by ruthtapial

During lockdown the Waterford Great Parchment Book (1356-1649) was chosen for inclusion in the prestigious Irish Script on Screen project and now all 450 pages are available worldwide on http://www.isos.dias.ie. To celebrate Waterford Treasures wanted to have a Great Calligraphy … Continue reading →

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Boil Water Notice issued for Lismore Deerpark Public Water Supply with immediate effect to protect the health of customers

Posted on September 17, 2021 by ruthtapial

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Waterford City and County Council are issuing a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers supplied by the Lismore Deerpark Public Water Supply. The Boil … Continue reading →

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Winner of  the Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2021 announced

Posted on September 17, 2021 by ruthtapial

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce that the winner of the national Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2021 is Patrick Holloway, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. Patrick is a writer of stories and poems. He was … Continue reading →

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New fund to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts in four rural towns and villages

Posted on September 17, 2021 by ruthtapial

The Department of Rural and Community Development announced a new once-off fund – Streetscape Enhancement Initiative.  Waterford Council will be working with the local community groups in the four selected towns to maximise value for community benefit. Waterford City & … Continue reading →

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National Transport Authority Launch Consultation For Waterford City Bike Locations

Posted on September 16, 2021 by ruthtapial

The new service will see 14 stations delivered across the city over the coming months. The National Transport Authority and Waterford City and County Council have begun a two-week consultation process around locations for stations for the bike share scheme … Continue reading →

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Interpretation Plan for Waterford Medieval City Walls commissioned

Posted on September 14, 2021 by ruthtapial

Waterford City and County Council has commissioned an Interpretation Plan for the Waterford Medieval City Walls and is inviting input from members of the public. Pictured are Cllr. Seanie Power Deputy Mayor, James Hennessey of Paul Hogart & Co, Rose … Continue reading →

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Vitamin Sea Festival. 17 -19th Sept in Tramore

Posted on September 14, 2021 by ruthtapial

Family-friendly events over the festival weekend 17th-19th September Take a tour of Tramore over the weekend on a hunt for history, with seaside stories & songs or through your taste buds with these family-friendly events. For the full programme and … Continue reading →

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Tramore Public Realm works nearing completion

Posted on September 13, 2021 by ruthtapial

With works ongoing to regenerate Tramore’s Town Centre, restore its natural function as a focus for Tramore and connect the upper and lower aspects of the town, Waterford City and County Council anticipates the date for substantial completion of the … Continue reading →

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