Category Archives: COVID-19

Minister Martin announces supports package of €50m for the Live Performance Sector

From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Published on 8 December 2021 Last updated on 8 December 2021 €5m for seasonal musical theatre and pantomime scheme €34m for Live Performance Support Scheme €5m for Local Authorities artists and performance supports … Continue reading

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Mayor remembers those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19

On Friday, November 26th, the Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr Joe Kelly planted a tree in the People’s Park, paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Cllr Kelly said, “It is my great … Continue reading

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Funding Approval for Repair and Lease Scheme at St. Joseph’s House, Manor Hill, Waterford

Waterford City & County Council is delighted to announce funding approval by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the proposed Repair and Lease Scheme at St Joseph’s House, Manor Hill, Waterford City. Walsh and Sheehan Manor Hill … Continue reading

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Music Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS) Phase 2

Music Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS): PHASE 2 This scheme, from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, is open for applications from 1pm on Monday 4 October to 1pm on Monday 18 October 2021. Businesses whether … Continue reading

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Waterford Libraries host Healthy Ireland Video Series

As part of Healthy Ireland, a Government-led initiative to improve health and wellbeing, Waterford Libraries will host a Healthy Ireland at your Library Video series, placing a focus on prevention, individual awareness and keeping people healthy for longer. Throughout September, … Continue reading

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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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Pop up “walk-in/no appointment necessary” COVID-19 test centre in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

As an additional facility, the HSE will be operating a free “Pop up, walk-in/no appointment necessary” COVID-19 test centre on the grounds of Dungarvan Community Hospital, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of June. The pop up … Continue reading

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Tánaiste Opens Funding Scheme to Help Businesses with Fixed Costs

Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) open from today for applications from both SMEs & microenterprises Thursday 10 June 2021 The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD today, opened the Small Business Assistance Scheme for … Continue reading

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Waterford Libraries Reopening 10th May 2021

Waterford Libraries are delighted to be reopening from May 10th for browsing and borrowing on a phased basis in line with the Government’s COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021 plan. Our branches will be open at the following times: Ardkeen Library … Continue reading

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