Press Releases 2019


November

  • Built Heritage Investment Scheme(BHIS) 2020 & Historic Structures Fund (HSF) grants for 2020 available
  • “Towers and Tales” Schools Programme shortlisted for 2019 Excellence in Local Government awards
  • October

  • Charter reflects Council's ambition to lead on Climate Action
  • Waterford Festivals Support Grants 2020 now open
  • September

  • Waterford Business – Do Your #BITT to support Waterford’s Tidy Towns 2020 bid
  • July

  • Public Consultation for North Quays Transport Hub opens
  • June

  • €2.65m announced to bring Waterford Greenway into the heart of Ireland’s Oldest City
  • Co. Waterford Artists supported with Residential Bursaries
  • Exciting Velodrome comes to Waterford for Bike Week 2019
  • Waterford Airport welcomes Government funding for runway
  • Statement on distribution of leaflets relating to the Directly Elected Mayor plebiscite
  • Mayor Doocey launches the Spick & Span Awards 2019
  • May

  • Waterford successful in renewing prestigious Purple Flag accreditation
  • Annual Report 2018 published
  • April

  • Improved process for new Housing Applicants
  • Minister Moran welcomes flood works at Duckspool, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
  • Falcon Real Estate announces key advisor line-up for Waterford projects
  • March

  • Falcon Real Estate Development confirms North Quays development will start
  • February

  • Waterford Council exceeds National housing targets
  • Opening of Waterford Integrated Homeless Services location
  • Arts Grants Bursiaries for 2019 announced
  • Launch of Waterford Migrant Integration Forum
  • Waterford Couple with Extraordinary Story announced as St. Patrick's Day parade Grand Marshalls
  • Waterford Tourism Celebrated at Awards
  • January

  • Waterford Sanctuary Runners to hold first meeting
  • St. Patrick's Day Parade 2019 - Applications now open
  • Sadness Expressed At Passing of Former Mayor, Jack Walsh (RIP)