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A news blog with all the latest items of interest from Waterford City & County Council, Ireland.

Free “walk-in” COVID-19 test centre in Waterford

Posted on April 9, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

A free “walk-in” COVID-19 test centre has been established in Waterford by the HSE. In line with similar facilities established elsewhere, the centre located at the WIT complex in College Street, Waterford, it will operate from 11am to 7pm each … Continue reading →

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Residential centre for brain injury survivors opens in Waterford

Posted on April 9, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Check out this article on RTE’s website by Conor Kane. https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0407/1208470-brain-injury-waterford/ The development was designed by Dungarvan-based architect Michael Regan of E-Project Chartered Architects and developed by ABII in partnership with the Anvers Housing Association, with funding from Waterford City … Continue reading →

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Online ‘Physio-Pilates’ classes

Posted on April 8, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Colette O’Flynn from PhysioNow Ireland will show you how to stay energised, fit and healthy during the pandemic, with this free introduction to Physio-Pilates on Wednesday 21st April at 12.30pm. To register for free, please click here. The exercises are ideal for house-bound … Continue reading →

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Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2021

Posted on April 7, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford City & County Council now seeks expressions of interest from towns and villages for funding of suitable projects under this initiative. Expression of Interest forms and details of the Scheme outline can be obtained by emailing townvillagerenewal@waterfordcouncil.ie and completed Expression of … Continue reading →

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Let Dandelions Bee!

Posted on April 6, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Let Dandelions Bee! 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 in … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Ireland’s Railway Routes: Iarnród Enda with former Taoiseach Enda Kenny

Posted on April 1, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Rediscovering Ireland’s Railway Routes: Iarnród Enda with former Taoiseach Enda Kenny Waterford features heavily in the first episode – RTÉ One Monday 5th April at 8.30pm Programme One: ​Waterford to Dungarvan – The Waterford Greenway in the ‘Sunny South East’ … Continue reading →

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Common South East Priorities set out in first ever ‘First Citizens Accord’

Posted on April 1, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

The first-of-its-kind South East First Citizens Accord has created a Forum of the First Citizens from Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford who are coming together with the key goal of addressing the structural challenges faced by the South East. The region … Continue reading →

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Waterford Council to open applications for Fáilte Ireland’s new ‘Outdoor dining enhancement scheme’

Posted on April 1, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford City & County Council to open applications for Fáilte Ireland’s new ‘Outdoor dining enhancement scheme’ on April 12th. In accordance with the new Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Outdoor dining enhancement scheme’ for tourism and hospitality businesses launched this afternoon Waterford City … Continue reading →

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Lismore Castle Arts Stable Studio Awards 2021

Posted on April 1, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Lismore Castle Arts welcomes applications from artists for our Stable Studio. The studio is available for free with mentoring and support from Lismore Castle Arts. Each award will also include a stipend of €400. The studios are available for 1 … Continue reading →

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