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By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder : Bealtine Festival Flagship Choir

Another first for Waterford Libraries, as Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir has been chosen as the Bealtaine Flagship Choir for a packed programme of Dawn / Dusk Chorus events in 2023.

Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration of creativity in older age. Bealtaine takes place each May for the entire month.  The ancient festival of Bealtaine or Beltane (held on May 1), marked the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, and heralded the start of summer.

The Festival brings together people from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people and to promote the skills, experiences and exposure that can lead to a rich creative life for all older people.

Event Description:

The Bealtaine Choir will also perform a Dusk Chorus in the sensory garden of Carrickphierish Library. The garden opened in September 2022 and is an accessible space that is sensory rich, welcoming and engaging for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy with their families and friends. Thursday 25th May 6pm

All are welcome to join in these free events. Livestream also available on the Bealtaine Facebook page.  In partnership with Sing Ireland and Waterford City And County Council.

The event link is here:

By Waterford City & County Council

Sunshine welcomes Bealtaine Dawn Chorus

Waterford Libraries annual Bealtaine programme got off to a great start in glorious sunshine at the Dawn Chorus event this morning in the beautiful surrounds of Dunmore East Library at Fisherman’s Hall…an uplifting setting for an uplifting event!

In another first for Waterford Libraries, Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir was chosen as the Bealtaine Flagship Choir for a packed programme of Dawn / Dusk Chorus events. The Dawn Chorus is a nationwide Choral event in which older people come together with a choir in their locality to welcome the day and the season.

The event was officially launched by Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary.  The mayor was joined by over 100 people who gathered in the early morning sunshine for a melodic choral performance by the Library Bealtaine Choir led by Anne Woodworth.

Andrew Doherty of Tides and Tales performed his magic mix of nostalgia, history, and fantastical tales through spoken word. The event was followed by refreshments and a great opportunity to chat with friends, old and new.

The Bealtaine Choir will perform a dusk chorus in the sensory garden of Carrickphiersh Library. The garden opened in September 2022 and is an accessible space that is sensory rich, welcoming, and engaging for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy with their families and friends.

This will take place on Thursday 25th May at 6pm and all are welcome. If you can’t make it in person, the event will be livestreamed on the Bealtaine Facebook page.

The Bealtaine Festival is a partnership with Age and Opportunity, Sing Ireland and Waterford City and County Council.

For more details about Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Programme visit www.waterfordlibraries.ie or email jloughran@waterfordcouncil.ie

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Images attached: DGM Photographic

By Waterford City & County Council

Eurodesk & Europe Direct Waterford announce nationwide photo competition to mark ‘Europe Day’ 2023

Young people in Waterford are invited to celebrate 50 years of EU membership in Ireland with photographs capturing the theme of ‘Peace and Unity’

Léargas, a not-for-profit organisation managing international and national exchange programmes across Ireland and Europe, is calling on young people aged 13 to 30 across Ireland to celebrate Europe Day this year by submitting photos capturing the theme of ‘Peace and Unity’ to a Photography Competition coordinated by Eurodesk.

Europe Day, which takes place each year on 9 May marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman declaration’, the proposal considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union. Ireland joined the EU in 1973.

Amy Doherty, Eurodesk Waterford and Sinead O’Higgins, Europe Direct Waterford launched the Photo competition last Tuesday on Europe Day in the Europe Direct Waterford Centre which is in Central Library in Waterford City. Central Library is also hosting the EU at 50 Exhibition Into Europe which is a Royal Irish Academy exhibition commissioned by EU50, Department of Foreign Affairs. It consists of 12 thematic panels which focus on various aspects of Ireland’s relationship with the European Union. The panels are available in both English and Irish. The exhibition will run until the end of May.

Eurodesk, which is administrated by Léargas in Ireland, is a free information service that operates in 36 European countries. Eurodesk Waterford provides information on EU-funded programmes and opportunities for young people to work, study, volunteer and travel in Europe and support young people to access such opportunities and is based in the Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service in Manor Street, Waterford.

Europe Direct Waterford Europe is part of a community of 424 Europe Direct centres around Europe. Their purpose is to reinforce the important connection between the EU institutions and citizens, providing timely and factual information on European matter and events while coordinating with other EU networks in the region to ensure easier local access to information for citizens, organisations and businesses. Europe Direct Waterford is run from Central Library in Waterford City.

Léargas, Eurodesk and Europe Direct Waterford are inviting young people living locally aged 13-30 years old to take a picture using their own camera or phone camera responding to the theme of ‘Peace and Unity’ and what that means to them in Ireland and Europe in 2023. The competition opened as part of Europe Day on May 9th, and photographs will be accepted via email submission until midnight on the 28th of May 2023. Up for grabs is €500 worth of photography equipment within each age category.

Commenting, Eurodesk Waterford Youth Worker Amy Doherty said: “We have a strong partnership with Europe Direct Waterford and Waterford Libraries and we are looking forward to displaying the winning entries and holding the prizegiving in the Library. We are committed to developing our European opportunities for Young people in Waterford and WSTCYS recently obtained the Quality label through Erasmus+ which allows us to help young people Volunteer through fully funded projects with European Solidarity Corps. This year is the European Year of Skills and the skills obtained through volunteering in another country are immeasurable and increase the resilience and skillset of anyone that takes part”.

Léargas is committed to developing strong and lasting connections with our European neighbours through our programmes and exchange opportunities from sport to youth work, promoting personal and professional development through building confidence and better understanding of European cultures.

Announcing the photo competition, Eurodesk Ireland Co-ordinator, Malgorzata Fiedot-Davies said:

“Eurodesk Ireland is a hub for promoting the many opportunities for our young people in Europe. Peace and Unity in Europe remains, at its heart, about mutual understanding, respect for diversity and openness to other cultures. We are so excited to see what peace and unity for young people across Ireland in 2023 means as part of this photo competition, how that challenges them, interests them and sparks their creative minds.”

Sinead O’Higgins, Manager of Europe Direct Waterford said: “We are delighted to continue our work with Eurodesk Waterford, together we organised an excellent conference for over 300 young people last December to mark the European Year of Youth. We have exciting plans for later this year and hope that the young people of Waterford will visit the EU at 50 exhibition and perhaps be inspired for their photo entry”.

You can find out more and download an entry form at: https://wstcys.ie/eurodesk-photo-competition-for-youth-ages-13-30

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By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder : Bealtine Festival Flagship Choir

Another first for Waterford Libraries, as Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir has been chosen as the Bealtaine Flagship Choir for a packed programme of Dawn / Dusk Chorus events in 2023.

Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration of creativity in older age. Bealtaine takes place each May for the entire month.  The ancient festival of Bealtaine or Beltane (held on May 1), marked the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, and heralded the start of summer.

The Festival brings together people from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people and to promote the skills, experiences and exposure that can lead to a rich creative life for all older people.

Event Description:

The Dawn Chorus is a nationwide choral event in which older people come together with a choir in their locality and sing at dawn to welcome the day and the season. The Bealtaine Flagship Choir for 2023 is Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir led by Anne Woodworth, who will sing in the beautiful surrounds of the Dunmore East Library at Fisherman’s hall (overlooking the harbour). Sunday 7th May 8am

The Bealtaine Choir will also perform a Dusk Chorus in the sensory garden of Carrickphierish Library. The garden opened in September 2022 and is an accessible space that is sensory rich, welcoming and engaging for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy with their families and friends. Thursday 25th May 6pm

All are welcome to join in these free events. Livestream also available on the Bealtaine Facebook page.  In partnership with Sing Ireland and Waterford City And County Council.

The event links are here:

By Waterford City & County Council

Bealtine Festival Flagship Choir

Another first for Waterford Libraries, as Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir has been chosen as the Bealtaine Flagship Choir for a packed programme of Dawn / Dusk Chorus events in 2023.

Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration of creativity in older age. Bealtaine takes place each May for the entire month.  The ancient festival of Bealtaine or Beltane (held on May 1), marked the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, and heralded the start of summer.

The Festival brings together people from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people and to promote the skills, experiences and exposure that can lead to a rich creative life for all older people.

Event Description:

The Dawn Chorus is a nationwide choral event in which older people come together with a choir in their locality and sing at dawn to welcome the day and the season. The Bealtaine Flagship Choir for 2023 is Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir led by Anne Woodworth, who will sing in the beautiful surrounds of the Dunmore East Library at Fisherman’s hall (overlooking the harbour). Sunday 7th May 8am

The Bealtaine Choir will also perform a Dusk Chorus in the sensory garden of Carrickphierish Library. The garden opened in September 2022 and is an accessible space that is sensory rich, welcoming and engaging for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy with their families and friends. Thursday 25th May 6pm

All are welcome to join in these free events. Livestream also available on the Bealtaine Facebook page.  In partnership with Sing Ireland and Waterford City And County Council.

The event links are here:

By Waterford City & County Council

Bealtine Festival Flagship Choir

Another first for Waterford Libraries, as Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir has been chosen as the Bealtaine Flagship Choir for a packed programme of Dawn / Dusk Chorus events in 2023.

Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration of creativity in older age. Bealtaine takes place each May for the entire month.  The ancient festival of Bealtaine or Beltane (held on May 1), marked the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, and heralded the start of summer.

The Festival brings together people from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people and to promote the skills, experiences and exposure that can lead to a rich creative life for all older people.

Event Description:

The Dawn Chorus is a nationwide choral event in which older people come together with a choir in their locality and sing at dawn to welcome the day and the season. The Bealtaine Flagship Choir for 2023 is Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir led by Anne Woodworth, who will sing in the beautiful surrounds of the Dunmore East Library at Fisherman’s hall (overlooking the harbour). Sunday 7th May 8am

The Bealtaine Choir will also perform a Dusk Chorus in the sensory garden of Carrickphierish Library. The garden opened in September 2022 and is an accessible space that is sensory rich, welcoming and engaging for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy with their families and friends. Thursday 25th May 6pm

All are welcome to join in these free events. Livestream also available on the Bealtaine Facebook page.  In partnership with Sing Ireland and Waterford City And County Council.

The event links are here:

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford commits to new Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy

€161,161.00  to be allocated for core Creative Ireland initiatives in Waterford City and County in 2023

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media Catherine Martin TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning Kieran O’Donnell  TD announced the roll out of 31 new Local Authority Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategies (2023-2027) at an event in Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park on February 23rd 2023.

Included in the launch was a new vision for creative activity in Waterford that was devised in consultation with the people of the city and county and will be delivered by the Waterford Culture and Creativity team led by Katherine Collins, Waterford’s Creative Ireland Coordinator.

The Waterford County Culture and Creativity team also includes Michael Walsh – Chief Executive, Waterford City and County Council, Kieran Kehoe – Director of Service, Jane Cantwell – City and County Librarian, Emma Haran – Cruinniú na nÓg Coordinator, Rosemary Ryan – Keeper Waterford Treasures, Sinead O’Higgins – Executive Librarian,  Billy Duggan – Senior Executive Officer, Economic Department, Bernadette Guest – Heritage Officer, Joanne Rothwell – Archivist & Records Manager, Máire Seo Breathnach – Irish Officer/Oifigeach Gaeilge, Gráinne Kennedy, Climate Action Coordinator, Margaret Organ – Arts Officer, Bríd Kirby – Senior Enterprise Development Officer, Conor Nolan – Arts Officer, Rosemary Ryall – Architectural Conservation Officer, Jim Lenane – Assistant Irish Officer, Luke Currall – Visual Arts Coordinator and Ovidiu Matiut – Healthy Cities Coordinator.

Last year the Waterford City and County Culture and Creativity team reviewed the original strategies that were devised in 2017 and made changes that reflected the evolving priorities of the community.  The team incorporated contributions from community stakeholders that will encourage people to engage, participate and enable their creative potential.

The new Waterford City and County Culture and Creativity Strategy reflects the creative ambitions of the county that will be supported by the Creative Ireland Programme 2023-2027.  Emphasis will be placed on initiatives that strengthen the connection between people of Waterford and the place they call home; that support those working within creative sector of the county; enhance Waterford’s creative and cultural infrastructure; enable to public to engage with climate action and biodiversity and initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of people of Waterford.

Commenting on the work undertaken by the 31 local authority Culture and Creativity teams Minister Catherine Martin said, “Your teams are the key strength of the Creative Communities initiative and the engine that drives our collective efforts.  The agility of the local authority teams has facilitated a collaborative and flexible approach to reshaping how creativity and culture is valued within and across local authorities. Through the Creative Ireland Programme, my Department will continue to work with collaborators across Government to activate the power of creativity in every community.”

Since 2017 Creative Ireland has allocated over €1,117,751.13 for the implementation of Creative Ireland initiatives in Waterford City and County.  Highlights include:

Waterford Designers & Makers: The Waterford Designers & Makers Exhibition showcased the excellence of eighteen craft makers’ work designed and made in Waterford.https://thisiswaterford.ie/waterford-designers-and-makers-exhibition/

Diverse Creatives Waterford: Diverse Creatives is a showcase of arts celebrating the rich culture and experience of migrants who have made Ireland their home. https://thisiswaterford.ie/2022/04/03/future-collaborations-for-the-successful-diverse-creatives-project/  

Waterford Intergenerational Music Project: A very special Intergenerational music project with the Bealtaine Choir of older singers and pupils at Kilmacthomas National School, sharing identity, heritage, and culture.https://thisiswaterford.ie/2022/01/12/waterford-intergenerational-music-project/

Between 2017-22 Creative Ireland allocated €29.8 million to support thousands of local authority initiatives that have unlocked a national ecosystem of creativity. The 31 local authority Culture and Creative Strategies have been key to the successful delivery of creative opportunities directly into communities. This year Ministers Martin and O’Donnell announced funding of €6.1 million for the 2023 Creative Ireland Programme Creative Communities initiative.

Reiterating Minister Martin’s praise, Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell TD said, “I would like to sincerely thank all of the Culture and Creativity teams in our Local Authorities who have been working hard in recent months to drive the key ambitions in the Creative Ireland programme. Travelling around the country and to each of our Local Authorities I get to see the ambitious plans they have to promote creativity. The power of culture cannot be overestimated; arts and culture can open our minds, enliven our communities and enrich everyone’s lives,” he concluded.

For more information about Creative Ireland’s programme of Creative Communities initiatives please visit www.creativeireland.gov.ie

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Image: Katherine Collins, Waterford Creative Ireland Coordinator, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media Catherine Martin TD, Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. John O’Leary, and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning Kieran O’Donnell  TD at the launch of 31 new Local Authority Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategies ( 2023-2027) at an event at Farmleigh in Phoenix Park on February 23rd 2023.

For further information or comment please contact:

Katherine Collins
Waterford’s Creative Ireland Coordinator
Waterford City and County Council
kcollins@waterfordcouncil.ie
087 9268520

By Waterford City & County Council

Libraries as Places of Sanctuary

Library Ireland Week takes place from Sunday, December 4th to Saturday, December 10th, 2022.  The theme of this year’s week is “Libraries as Places of Sanctuary”.

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The week, which is organised by the Library Association of Ireland, raises the profile of libraries and information service staff, and showcases their resources, facilities, events and services through dedicated programmes and events.

Throughout the week public libraries, special libraries, business libraries, health libraries, law libraries, academic libraries, prison libraries and government libraries all around Ireland will celebrate by showcasing their unique resources, running events and engaging in a nationwide social media campaign.

During Library Ireland Week, libraries across Ireland are invited to host an online event, social media campaign, activity or exhibition celebrating the theme ‘Libraries as Places of Sanctuary’.

President of the Library Association of Ireland Cathal McCauley says, “We see this as an opportunity to celebrate our libraries throughout Ireland and for library staff to hear from their communities about how their lives are impacted by libraries and the teams behind them particularly as we emerge from a period of unforeseen circumstance and challenge.”

Library Ireland Week is a celebration of libraries and the people who work in libraries throughout Ireland celebrating their dedication, commitment and influence on the individuals and communities they serve.  This year the theme focuses on how libraries in Ireland have the ability to provide democratic, open and welcoming places for all. They nurture their communities, foster learning and education, encourage creativity, promote our country’s heritage and provide places of refuge from a hectic world.

During the month of December, Waterford Libraries invite you to take some time out from the busy Winterval and Christmas activities to pause and relax at our library branches.  Pick up a newspaper, chill out with your family at one of our library storytimes or craft sessions, or browse our carefully chosen book displays of new books and cosy Christmas reads for all ages.

Events around the country are detailed via our Library Ireland Week website www.libraryirelandweek.ie.  Library Ireland Week is supported by RTÉ Supporting the Arts. All details are available at http://libraryirelandweek.ie/get-involved/ or you can stay up to date with all that is happening in your local library on www.waterfordlibraries.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

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

We are delighted to inform you that our Annual Europe Direct Soapbox Competition will once again take place online this year with fantastic prizes for the regional finalists and the overall national winners!

We are delighted to invite your students to record a short video for, or against, the soapbox topic:

 “Is Europe Listening to its Young People”? 

 Please note:

·        Entrants are invited to deliver a three minute speech on video for or against the topic:“Is Europe Listening to its Young People”?

·       Contestants will compete in one of two categories: 16 and under / 17 and over – tick the appropriate box on the application form.

·       A regional winner will be selected from each category to compete in a National final and have the chance to win the cash prize.

·        To avoid technical issues, we ask that that videos be submitted in MP4 format. (This is the format in which all Android phones and iPhones automatically save videos.)

Videos must be sent via WeTransfer or or Dropbox link to: abirney@waterfordcouncil.ie (16 and under) boshea@waterfordcouncil.ie (17 and over)

  • All entries must be received before 2pm Wednesday on the 30th of November.

Please find a Poster, an Application Form, Competition Rules and a reminder Tick List attached above.  Entry forms/Competition Rules and Tick list can also be downloaded from:  https://waterfordlibraries.ie/europe-direct-soap-box-competition-2022/

Wishing all entrants the best of luck!

If you have any queries please feel free to contact boshea@waterfordcouncil.ie or abirney@waterfordcouncil.ie.  Alternatively you can call us on 051 849975

By Waterford City & County Council

Webinar : Looking after your Pelvic Floor

Free webinar on Looking after your Pelvic Floor with Niamh Burn, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist on Friday 18th November at 11am.

Register for Free Here.

Join Niamh for a 1 hour adventure into the realms of the pelvic floor and its role during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Prepare yourself with expert tips to help you get to know your flexible foundations and get back to exercise post baby. Deepen your knowledge on common conditions such as urinary incontinence, over active bladder, pelvic organ prolapse and painful sex.

Niamh qualified as a Physio in 2003 at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. She has worked with people of all ages within the NHS and private practice over many years.

Women’s health is her passion and she is skilled in helping women with pelvic health, obstetric and postnatal related conditions such as pelvic girdle pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, abdominal diastasis and urogynaecological issues like painful sex, urinary leaks and prolapse.

Her musculoskeletal and pelvic health background gives her a holistic approach and she has a keen interest in guiding women back to exercise .She has worked with high level weight lifting , circus performers to the average weekend warriors. As a Mum of 3 kids (all boys:), Niamh knows the importance of being strong for motherhood and she enjoys helping other mums focus on whatever physical issue that may be affecting their lives or holding them back from doing what they want to do!

Niamh is a member of the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapists, a Mummy MOT practitioner and a recommended practitioner on the pelvic partnership website. She is currently studying a postgraduate masters program via Brunel University (advanced clinical practice in pelvic health). She teaches regular pelvic health workshops to women and fitness professionals who work with women.

Places are strictly limited. The webinar format means that your screen is not on so you can relax from wherever you join from! Questions are submitted via the chat box or on discussion at the end.

This webinar is part of the Waterford Healthy Ireland at your Library initiative. For more information, please go to our website,  here.

For more information, please phone 058 21141 or email library@waterfordcouncil.ie

#HealthyIrelandatYourLibrary #HealthyWaterford #KeepWell #BeWell

By Waterford City & County Council

Webinar : Looking after your Pelvic Floor

Free webinar on Looking after your Pelvic Floor with Niamh Burn, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist on Friday 18th November at 11am.

Register for Free Here.

Join Niamh for a 1 hour adventure into the realms of the pelvic floor and its role during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Prepare yourself with expert tips to help you get to know your flexible foundations and get back to exercise post baby. Deepen your knowledge on common conditions such as urinary incontinence, over active bladder, pelvic organ prolapse and painful sex.

Niamh qualified as a Physio in 2003 at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. She has worked with people of all ages within the NHS and private practice over many years.

Women’s health is her passion and she is skilled in helping women with pelvic health, obstetric and postnatal related conditions such as pelvic girdle pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, abdominal diastasis and urogynaecological issues like painful sex, urinary leaks and prolapse.

Her musculoskeletal and pelvic health background gives her a holistic approach and she has a keen interest in guiding women back to exercise .She has worked with high level weight lifting , circus performers to the average weekend warriors. As a Mum of 3 kids (all boys:), Niamh knows the importance of being strong for motherhood and she enjoys helping other mums focus on whatever physical issue that may be affecting their lives or holding them back from doing what they want to do!

Niamh is a member of the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapists, a Mummy MOT practitioner and a recommended practitioner on the pelvic partnership website. She is currently studying a postgraduate masters program via Brunel University (advanced clinical practice in pelvic health). She teaches regular pelvic health workshops to women and fitness professionals who work with women.

Places are strictly limited. The webinar format means that your screen is not on so you can relax from wherever you join from! Questions are submitted via the chat box or on discussion at the end.

This webinar is part of the Waterford Healthy Ireland at your Library initiative. For more information, please go to our website,  here.

For more information, please phone 058 21141 or email library@waterfordcouncil.ie

#HealthyIrelandatYourLibrary #HealthyWaterford #KeepWell #BeWell

By Waterford City & County Council

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

We are delighted to inform you that our Annual Europe Direct Soapbox Competition will once again take place online this year with fantastic prizes for the regional finalists and the overall national winners!

We are delighted to invite your students to record a short video for, or against, the soapbox topic:

 “Is Europe Listening to its Young People”? 

 Please note:

·        Entrants are invited to deliver a three minute speech on video for or against the topic:“Is Europe Listening to its Young People”?

·       Contestants will compete in one of two categories: 16 and under / 17 and over – tick the appropriate box on the application form.

·       A regional winner will be selected from each category to compete in a National final and have the chance to win the cash prize.

·        To avoid technical issues, we ask that that videos be submitted in MP4 format. (This is the format in which all Android phones and iPhones automatically save videos.)

Videos must be sent via WeTransfer or or Dropbox link to: abirney@waterfordcouncil.ie (16 and under) boshea@waterfordcouncil.ie (17 and over)

  • All entries must be received before 2pm Wednesday on the 30th of November.

Please find a Poster, an Application Form, Competition Rules and a reminder Tick List attached above.  Entry forms/Competition Rules and Tick list can also be downloaded from:  https://waterfordlibraries.ie/europe-direct-soap-box-competition-2022/

Wishing all entrants the best of luck!

If you have any queries please feel free to contact boshea@waterfordcouncil.ie or abirney@waterfordcouncil.ie.  Alternatively you can call us on 051 849975

By Waterford City & County Council

Webinar : ‘Raising Intuitive Eaters’ with paediatric dietitian

Free Zoom webinar on ‘Raising Intuitive Eaters’ with Paediatric Dietitian, Jenny McNulty on Saturday 22nd October at 11am.Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/…/raising-intuitive-eaters…

When you are eating with your child, do you notice when your child decides when they have enough to eat? How do you react? Do you encourage your child to eat more?

If your child eats when they are hungry and stops eating when they feel full, this is called intuitive eating. Their brain is in tune with their tongue and stomach. They recognise what foods they enjoy and rely on internal hunger and satiety cues to determine when and how much they eat.

Feeding on demand, identifying the cues, and trusting your child’s ability to recognise hunger and satiety are the key steps to retain intuitive eating.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your child could retain the skills to eat intuitively? Join us on Saturday 22nd October at 11am where Paediatric Dietitian Jenny McNulty will delve further into Raising Intuitive Eaters.Jenny McNulty is a CORU registered Senior Paediatric Dietitian currently based in Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street.

Places are strictly limited. The webinar format means that your screen is not on so you can relax from wherever you join from! Questions are submitted via the chat box or on discussion at the end.

This webinar is part of the Waterford Healthy Ireland at your Library initiative. For more information, please go to our website at http://waterfordlibraries.ie/healthy-ireland-library/

For more information, please phone 058 21141 or email library@waterfordcouncil.ie#HealthyIrelandatYourLibrary #HealthyWaterford #KeepWell #EatWell 

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