Category Archives: Waterford City

Jubilee Memorial Community Garden launched by Waterford’s Metropolitan Mayor

On Saturday March 11th, Metropolitan Mayor Cllr. Jason Murphy officially launched the Jubilee Memorial Community Garden in Central Avenue, Lisduggan. The concept for the community garden was spearheaded by Larchville Lisduggan Residents Association in a bid to develop a space … Continue reading

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New flood lights set to sparkle at the RSC

The Waterford Regional Sports Centre is set to shine bright in the new League of Ireland seasons, thanks to a recent €260,000 investment by the Department of Tourism, Culture-Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Waterford City and County Council. This … Continue reading

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Boxer Kelyn Cassidy announced as Grand Marshall for 2023 Waterford St. Patrick’s Day Parade

National boxing champion Kelyn Cassidy has been announced as the Grand Marshall of the 2023 Waterford St. Patrick’s Day parade. A top-class boxer, 24-year old Kelyn represents the Saviour’s Crystal Club in Waterford City and is also a member of … 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 was recently launched in Waterford, offering tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone. Waterford City and County Council in partnership with Imvizar, and with Fáilte Ireland funding under … Continue reading

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Part 8 – Urban Animation Scheme – “City of Lights”

In accordance with Article 81 of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to carry out the following development: Urban Animation Scheme – “City of … Continue reading

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Jam-packed three-day St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations back in 2023

Last year following a two-year hiatus which put paid to mass gatherings and celebrations throughout the world, Waterford City and County Council saw the long-awaited return of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, along with the successful inaugural St. Patrick’s Festival. … Continue reading

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Statement from Waterford City & County Council on death of Cllr. Davy Daniels

The Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary has paid tribute to his long-time friend and colleague, Cllr. Davy Daniels (Ind), who passed away on January 10th, 2023. Cllr. Daniels had a long and distinguished career in local … Continue reading

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Waterford once again ranked as Ireland’s Cleanest City

Once again Waterford has emerged as Ireland’s Cleanest City in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti-Litter League.  The city ranked 12th out of 40 cities and towns and was classed as Clean to European Norms. The report cited that … Continue reading

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Draft Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2023

The Metropolitan District of Waterford in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 131A of the Local Government Acts 1925 to 2014, Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, as amended, and by Section 101 of the … Continue reading

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