Press Releases 2023

September

• Positive Ageing Week
• Waterford marks successful completion of Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns initiative
• Page turning line-up for Waterford Writers Weekend
• BMX Pump Track latest addition to Dungarvan’s Linear Park
• Waterford flying the Purple Flag in 2023

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August

• Waterford City and County Council shortlisted for six Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards
• IBAL litter survey shows most beaches not clean, however Dungarvan and Tramore impress
• Mount William housing estate celebrates with day of family-fun festivities
• Council’s Community Team bringing Play to the Streets
• Rás na mBan Waterford Stage launched in Tramore
• Waterford City and County Council’s approach to Urban Vacancy recognised
• Glas Awards Launched!
• Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow takes to Waterford to tackle gum disposal
• Waterford’s Harvest Festival Announce Programme for 2023
• Homecoming for Waterford Senior Camógie All-Ireland finalists

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July

• Mayor of Waterford supports ‘Love This Place’ campaign
• Significant river works commence on Sustainable Transport Bridge
• Mayor of Waterford City and County launches the Community Playful Streets Program
• Public Chess Boards installed in Waterford’s historic Cathedral Square
• Waterford City and County Council receives €9M to tackle long-term vacancy & dereliction

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June

• Independent Councillor new Mayor of Waterford City and County
• Communication boards installed in Waterford playgrounds
• Beach Wheelchair Booking system opened by Waterford Sports Partnership
• Minister Darragh O’Brien officially opens Ireland’s newest Museum ‘The Irish Wake Museum’ in Waterford
• Housing Minister announces 277 social and affordable homes in Waterford
• Mayor ‘Reclaims the Waters’
• Tramore Public Realm shortlisted for Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Award
• Expat Taxes wins the 2023 Waterford Digital Awards
• Bilberry to City Centre Waterford Greenway Link officially opened
• Taking Pride in Waterford City and County

• Ten flags flown at Waterford’s Blue and Green Coast beaches

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May

• Extensive Community Engagement Underway for Proposed Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway
• No Butts About It! Waterford City & County Council’s new initiative to tackle cigarette waste
• Another Successful Year for Waterford Council’s Partnership with Dungarvan College
• Waterford and Märkischer Kreis cement new cultural connections

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April

• Waterford St. Patrick’s Day Parade Winners 2023
• Autism Friendly Waterford bid gets underway
• Kieran O’Donnell TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning visits Waterford

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March

• National Tree Week Launch
• An Garrán residents’ association, Tramore runner-up at All-Island IPB Pride of Place awards
• Minister for Justice launches Waterford’s Safety Plan
• Local Enterprise Office Waterford launch the 2023 Digital Awards
• New €4.5m funding package to conserve and safeguard Ireland’s built heritage. €294,000 awarded to three Waterford built heritage projects

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February

• Waterford set for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day festival in 2023
• Waterford’s 4th Global Women’s Conference for International Women’s Day
• Boxer Kelyn Cassidy announced as Grand Marshall for 2023 Waterford St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• New Development Contribution Scheme comes into force
• Waterford City’s history brought to life by digital story walking trail
• Accessibilty Swings installed in Waterford parks

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January

• Silver for residents of Tramore’s An Garrán
• New Exhibitions in Old Market House Arts Centre