Press Releases 2021

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December

2021 Records Lowest Number of Road Fatalities Since Recording Began in 1959

Waterford Winter Firedance - Solstice 2021 displays light up the skies

De La Salle College wins local Litter Challenge for Secondary Schools

GRANTS AVAILABLE - Good news for Built Heritage in Waterford

EPA report highlights continuing high quality of public drinking water supplied by Irish Water in Waterford

Mayor attends the Launch of Europe Direct Waterford and the EU in my Region exhibition at Central Library

Local Enterprise Office launches Waterford's first Student Enterprise Website

Minister Humphreys announces €1 million in Capital Funding for Social Enterprises

New Ten-Year Government Road Safety Strategy Launched – first step to ‘Vision Zero’

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

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €2.6 million for the development of Town Centre First Plans

Waterford Retailers can Go Green and save money due to Retail Ireland and Irish Water partnership

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November

Dungarvan to light up for Festive Season

Waterford Council secures conviction against waste collector for illegal dumping

Advice for Public on Dead Wild Birds / Rescued Wild Birds

Communities asked to ‘Light up for Road Safety’

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

Deadline for corrections to Draft Register of Electors is November 25th

REVISED : Notice of Local Authority Budget

Waterford Parks successful at Green Flag Awards 2021

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October

Social Economy Community gather at WIT’s Growth Hub

Music Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS) Phase 2

Diversity and Culture is celebrated at Waterford’s Imagine Arts Festival

Ferrybank Neighbourhood Park officially opened

2022 Arts Practice and Venue Grant applications close this Friday, 8th October

Waterford businesses make it their business to become more Age Friendly

Picker Pals Litter-Picking Programmes continues to grow in Waterford

Waterford Greenway performs strongly at European awards

New Festival & Event Funding Policy adopted by Waterford City & County Council

October is Ireland's National Reuse Month

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September

Sunflowers and smiles help neighbours stay connected

Minister Heather Humphreys TD officially opens St. Declan’s Way

21 additional wastewater treatment plants selected for upgrade as part of Small Towns & Villages Growth Programme

Eureka for homes and businesses on Gold Coast Road in Dungarvan as Irish Water works soon to commence

Waterford named Best Place to Live in Ireland

Important Update regarding Long Term Leasing Scheme with Local Authorities

RSA and An Garda Síochána mark ‘Make Way Day’ with illegal parking campaign

Waterford City extends welcome to Norwegian Ambassador

Great Calligraphy Festival Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford

Repurposed technology keeping the Library community connected

Positive Ageing Week - events for all

National Transport Authority Launch Consultation For Waterford City Bike Locations

Interpretation Plan for Waterford Medieval City Walls commissioned

Tramore Public Realm works nearing completion

Immerse yourself in Culture Night 2021

Spick and Span Awards for four Waterford estates

Housing Minister visits Waterford City

Kilmacthomas housing project progressing well

Minister Eamon Ryan discusses Waterford’s Decarbonisation Zone designation

Get on your bike for Bike Week- September 12th to September 18th

Waterford Council to Light Up for World Suicide Prevention Day

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August

Waterford Libraries host Healthy Ireland Video Series

New ‘Look for Local’ campaign asks the public to support their local businesses

Poetry Ireland announces Poet Laureate for Dungarvan, Co Waterford, as part of Poetry Town initiative

Irish Walled Towns Network – celebrating historic trade routes

Have your say in shaping the future of Waterford City and County

Waterford announced as one of Ireland’s first recipients of Creative Climate Action funding

Arts and culture support scheme open for applications (ESCSS)

Waterford City and County Council celebrates National Heritage Week

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July

Reimagined Waterford Harvest Festival 2021 launches

Suir Active Retirement Group : A love of cooking leads to a Taste of Friendship

Dungarvan goes all out with outdoor dining initiative

€11.5m funding in support of businesses who supply services to the Arts & Events sectors

Directory of Services for Older People in Waterford City & County launches

Draft Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028

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June

New Walk Waterford booklet launched

Waterford Libraries are winners in International Marketing Awards

Freedom of Waterford (Honoris Causa) conferred on Henry de Bromhead

Artlinks Collaboration Award 2021 Bursary Announcement

Sanofi to invest €630,000 in Waterford environment

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May

Waterford Treasures re-opens with a brand new ‘Freedom of Waterford’ Tour

Minister O’Brien welcomes Cabinet approval for the publication of Affordable Housing Bill 2021

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April

Waterford unveils ambitious plans for a new investment brand - "Waterford: Find Your Future"

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March

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

Council Issues Road Safety Advice as Clocks go Forward this Weekend

GIY - Grow it Forward campaign launch

Have you stepped in it lately ? Anti Dog Fouling campaign launched

Minister Humphreys announces €6 million for 14 major adventure tourism projects

Tramore receives €75,000 funding under Historic Towns Initiative 2021

€250,000 Funding boost for Waterford's outdoor amenities (ORIS)

Choose to Challenge for International Women’s Day

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February

Bain triail aisti - Seachtain na Gaeilge sna Déise le Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge

Bain triail aisti - Seachtain na Gaeilge sna Déise with Waterford City & County Council

Waterford goes green for St. Patrick's Day!

Minister Humphreys highlights the responsibilities of dog owners this lambing season

Commemorations Grant - Free Training Event

Munster students invited to learn more about water with new Stay Home resources

New campaign to get Waterford reading during Covid - "Ireland Reads"

Social Enterprises called on to apply to €400,000 fund to address Ireland’s greatest social challenges

Stay safe – a message from the HSE, Gardaí and the five local authorities in the South East

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January

Vote of sympathy on the passing of former Mayor and Councillor Pat Hayes

PICKERPALS - A primary school litter-picking programme empowering the next generation of environmentalists

Waterford receives almost €110,000 funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020

An Taisce Report – IBAL Anti-Litter League, Round 2, 2020

Minister Harris launches new supports to upskill or retrain during COVID-19