Press Releases 2022

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November

New appeal for Waterford properties to house Ukrainian people

Harcourt Developments announced as North Quays SDZ Developer

Waterford City & County Council welcomes €170.6m investment in North Quays Project

Improvements to voter registration process launched as new Check the Register campaign begins

Waterford Council’s Forward Planning Team shortlisted for prestigious RTPI award

Residential Zoned Land Tax Draft Map for Waterford now available for public to view

Safeguarding water supply in Portlaw a vital focus for Irish Water as works commence

Festivals & Events Grants Scheme 2023 now open

Winners of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2022 announced

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October

Europe Direct Soapbox Competition 2022 – Is Europe Listening to its Young People?

Road Closure Arrangements – Winterval 2022

Sláintecare Healthy Communities launched in Waterford

Works commence on new City Centre Community and Cultural hub

Scéim Urraíochta Timpealláin Dhún Garbhán 2023

Fines for 16 road safety offences to double from October 27

Foilsithe: Clár an Chruinnithe Coiste Pholasaí Straitéiseach um Fhorbairt Eacnamaíochta

Dréachtscéim do Ranníocaíocht Forbartha 2023 – 2029

Dungarvan Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme 2023

Poem of the Year shortlist for Tramore poet

Webinar : ‘Raising Intuitive Eaters’ with paediatric dietitian

10th Birthday Celebratory Programme announced for Winterval 2022

Swap for the Swap … as part of ReUse month

Draft Development Contribution Scheme 2023-2029

Two Waterford projects granted funding under Community Safety Innovation Fund 2022

4 Waterford projects among beneficiaries as Minister Ryan launches “Pathfinder” Projects

Local Litter Challenge for Secondary Schools launched

‘Spooky Tunnel’ returns to Waterford Greenway in 2022

Mayor opens Books of Condolence for Creeslough and the late Billy Kyne

Waterford Fire Service urges public test smoke alarms during National Fire Safety Week

‘Blacksmith’ Sculpture Officially Unveiled at Durrow Station

EPA Report recognises continued improvements in Ireland’s drinking water quality

National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022

More than 24000 people in Waterford using the toilet as a bin

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September

Launch of the 2022 IMAGINE Arts Festival

Book of Condolence opens for the late Queen Elizabeth II

Help shape Waterford’s Age Friendly Strategy

Jukebox of Poetry installed in Waterford’s Cultural Quarter

Join WLRfm & Waterford Libraries to celebrate the Vitamin Sea Festival

All pumped up for People’s Park new adult fitness park!

Winner of Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2022 announced

Tallow Streetscape Enhancement Fund 2022

An Ciste um Fheabhsú Sráid-Dreach Thulach an Iarainn 2022

Waterford City & County Council clears the way for Make Way Day 2022

Romanian Ambassador pays visit to City Hall

Waterford City & County Council invites applications for 2023 Arts Practice Grants

Waterford wins "Shared Island" funding

Rates savings for Waterford businesses making energy efficiency a priority

Boil Water Notice issued for Touraneena Regional Public Water Supply

Tramore named as one of eight clean beaches by IBAL

Waterford & Tipperary Council’s launch Public Consultation to examine feasibility of Greenway–Blueway Connection

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August

Minister Humphreys announces 26 towns to benefit from €2.6 million streetscapes fund

Waterford householders urged to avail of free eWaste recycling event

First Waterford Honey Show set to take place during Harvest Festival

Road Safety Officers welcome announcement to increase fines for ignoring school warden signals

Local Property Tax adjustment factor

Mount William housing estate officially opened with day of family-fun festivities

Heritage week Photo Competition – Take a picture of Waterford’s Medieval Walls & Towers

PPN Awards Returns for its 18th Year – Nominations Now Open

Waterford City & County Council shortlisted for five Chambers Ireland Excellence Awards

Portraits: People & Place

Construction commences on new social housing development in Ballygunner, Co. Waterford

Ukrainian kids star in children’s football tournament

Gum Litter Taskforce Campaign Launch in Dungarvan

Draft Bye-Laws for the Prevention and Control of Litter

Landowner fined for burying waste on land

Waterford Libraries awarded €33,597 funding for Library Supports

Croí Cónaithe (Town) Fund now open

Presentation of Certificates for the 2022 Sail Training Ireland Waterford Voyages

Recruitment – Assistant Staff Officer & Civil Technician

Summer in the City and Music Generation Waterford present Draíocht Phort Láirge

US Ambassador calls on City Hall

Irish Museum of Time Nominated for prestigious World Tourism Awards

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July

Waterford City and County Development Plan commended by Office of the Planning Regulator

Waterford City Bikeshare scheme launched

Dungarvan Skatepark officially opened by Mayor of Waterford City and County

Road Closure arrangements for Waterford SPRAOI 2022

Chinese Ambassador to Ireland visits Waterford

Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre to undergo future-proof refurbishment

Cuairt an Aire Jack Chambers chuig Gaeltacht na nDéise

Waterford Libraries awarded over €300,000 for ‘My Open Library’ initiatives

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June

Welcome Ambassadors make welcome return to Waterford

Museum Benefactors recognised at Civic Reception

Waterford City and County Council launches Digital Strategy

Cllr. Jason Murphy Reclaims the Waters for Waterford City Mayor

Mount Congreve awarded over €1m additional funding under Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

South East Food Stories: Stories to write home about

Official Opening of Waterford Council’s latest social housing development

Kilfarrassey receives the Green Coast Award for the 2022 Bathing Season

Waterford twins with the city of Tønsberg, Norway

Go Wild in the Comeraghs July 7th-10th

Local Enterprise Office launches ‘Your Waterford’

Taking Pride in Waterford City and County

Waterford to see fivefold increase in cycling under new draft transport strategy

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May

ikon Design Conference and SETU Design Degree Showcase

Modeligo Community comes together in solidarity with Ukraine

“Plás Charles Bačik / Charles Bačik Plaza” dedicated at Menapia Building

Waterford Designers & Makers Exhibition launched

The Crème de la Crème of the Watch World head for Waterford’s International Festival of Time

Waterford City & County Council celebrate Africa Day 2022

Minister Helen McEntee visits Waterford’s Local Community Safety Partnership

Community Call Out : Africa Day 2022

Dungarvan celebrates with first ever PRIDE Festival

Three Active Travel Schemes launched in Dungarvan

Lunchtime City Cycle for Bike Week 2022

New Exercise Equipment for People's Park

Bike Week 2022

Public Participation: Identification of Bathing Waters 2022

New murals on display at performance space in Fairlane Park, Dungarvan

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April

Launch of the Quaker Trail and CQ Films in Waterford Cultural Quarter

Zero pesticide exceedances in Co Waterford public drinking water supplies in 2021

National Community Engagement Day

Double celebrations planned for Waterford as Ireland’s "Best Place to Live"

RSA & An Garda Síochána launch Easter Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal

Irish Water begin sewer investigation survey along Estuary Road, Tramore

Waterford Council secures prosecution under Waste Management Act 1996

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March

'NeighbourWoods’ Tree-Planting for a more sustainable future

Councils to examine feasibility of new Greenway linking Mallow and Dungarvan

Mayor opens online Book of Solidarity with Ukraine

Finishing touches applied to Kilmacthomas housing project

St. Patricks Day Parade participants put best feet forward

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February

'NeighbourWoods’ Tree-Planting for a more sustainable future

Councils to examine feasibility of new Greenway linking Mallow and Dungarvan

Mayor opens online Book of Solidarity with Ukraine

Finishing touches applied to Kilmacthomas housing project

St. Patricks Day Parade participants put best feet forward

Tramore Tidy Towns nominated for 'Best Kept' award

Waterford City & County Council Festival & Event Grants 2022

Mayor of Waterford City & County congratulates Ballygunner GAA on their historic win

Showcase beckons for Waterford craft and design companies

Love is all around...Waterford!

Mayor of Waterford City and County accepts Waterford Greenway award

Be Part of the St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Waterford

Waterford Council Opens Applications for the 2022 Shop Front Improvement Scheme

Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme 2022 (MEBAS 2022) launched

The Creative Waterford Open Call 2022 applications welcomed until February 28th

Spraoi’s Salute to Spring

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January

The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme 2022 is now open for applications

Waterford Treasures ends year on a high

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations set to return to Waterford

Works complete along Gold Coast Road in Dungarvan to safeguard local water supply

RRDF funding announced for Dungarvan Digital Transformation Hub (DDTH)

Local Enterprise Office Waterford clients created nearly 300 jobs in 2021

Leabhar Nua Faoi Bhriogáid Phort Láirge Thoir le Pat McCarthy

My Gift to You

Dungarvan welcomes Ireland's first outdoor 'Learn to Cycle' track

Waterford designers and makers exhibition 2022 expression of interest now open

Waterford Greenway voted Best Visitor Attraction in Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards

Spásanna páirceála do Dhaoine le Míchumas Dofheicthe ag Clós Uí Scannláin, Dún Garbhán

Waterford ranked as Ireland's Only Clean City - IBAL

Minister O’Brien launches expanded Local Authority Home Loan scheme