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Recent News
- New Head of Enterprise at LEO Waterford December 4, 2023
- Published: Weekly Planning Lists for Waterford December 1, 2023
- A Trail of Light: New Tourism Horizons beckon for Waterford as “City of Lights” project launched December 1, 2023
- RIAI recognises Rupert Maddock for contribution to architecture December 1, 2023
- Published: Weekly Planning Lists for Waterford November 24, 2023
- Waterford City & County Council win two awards at Chambers Ireland “Excellence in Local Government” Awards November 24, 2023
- Works progressing well on North Quays Infrastructure Project November 23, 2023
- Published: Agenda for Statutory Budget Meeting 2024 November 22, 2023
- €100,000 in Outdoor Recreation Funding Announced for Waterford November 22, 2023
- Climate Action Plan Public Workshop November 22, 2023
- Notice of Local Authority Budget 2024 November 22, 2023
- Fógra Maidir le Buiséad an Údaráis Áitiúil November 21, 2023
- Dungarvan to Light Up for Christmas! November 20, 2023
- Waterford City & County Council seeks Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Ardmore Affordable Housing Scheme November 20, 2023
- Waterford City & County Council calls for dog owners to bag it and bin it! November 17, 2023
Category Archives: Built Heritage
Good news for Built Heritage in Waterford
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage recently announced two funding schemes for Protected Structures and historic buildings: the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024 and the Historic Structures Fund … Continue reading
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The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2024
Funding for the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is being made available as part of Project Ireland 2040. Total funding available nationally under the Historic Structures fund in 2024 will be €4 million 1. Stream 1 will offer grants from €15,000 up to €50,000 and is aimed … Continue reading
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024
The BHIS scheme seeks to leverage private capital for investment in small-scale, labour-intensive projects and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of Protected Structures and in certain cases, the conservation … Continue reading
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Minister Noonan announces €2.7 million funding for local biodiversity projects
188 community projects across all 31 local authorities have received funding through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF) LBAF projects include restoration, invasive species management, surveys, education and awareness projects All projects support the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action … Continue reading
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Carving of the arrival of the Magi shines at Ardmore Cathedral
On the exterior of the west gable of the Medieval Ardmore Cathedral, there are a number of carvings which depict various biblical scenes. One of functions of these carvings was to illustrate stories from the Bible for the faithful. Usually … Continue reading
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Good news for Built Heritage in Waterford
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has announced 2 funding schemes for Protected Structures and historic buildings – the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2023 and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2023. … Continue reading
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Waterford City’s history brought to life by digital story walking trail
A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone. Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in partnership with Imvizar, have launched a new digital walking trail featuring augmented … Continue reading
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Heritage week Photo Competition – Take a picture of Waterford’s Medieval Walls & Towers
This coming week is Heritage Week and we’re having a photo competition ! Over the past few years Waterford City & County Council have been working on our Medieval City Walls and Towers. Last year, during the Public Consultation for … Continue reading
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Heritage week Photo Competition – Take a picture of Waterford’s Medieval Walls & Towers
This coming week is Heritage Week and we’re having a photo competition ! Over the past few years Waterford City & County Council have been working on our Medieval City Walls and Towers. Last year, during the Public Consultation for … Continue reading
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