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Waterford City & County Council are seeking expressions of interest from auctioneers, estate agents and letting or management agents who are interested in sourcing and providing properties under the Repair and Lease Scheme.
“Expressions of Interest” Forms are available from the Housing Section, Waterford City & County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford and on www.waterfordcouncil.ie
Expressions of Interest must be returned clearly marked WCCC 17/305/Housing to: WCCC 17/305/Housing, Tender Box, Waterford City & County Council, Customer Services, Baileys New Street, Waterford by the closing date of 16:00 hrs on Friday 16th June 2017.
Please note that Waterford City & County Council are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014.
Purple Flag Ireland has secured an exhibition stand at the Bloom Festival 1st – 5th June 2017 in the Phoenix Park to promote awareness of Purple Flag in Ireland at ‘Ireland’s best loved urban and lifestyle festival.’
This is a fantastic opportunity to reach a huge audience with an average of 115,000 people attending Bloom over the bank holiday weekend.
Purple Flag Waterford are thrilled to have been invited to represent Waterford and Purple Flag on Sunday 4th June at the stand. To create a buzz and encourage engagement at the exhibition stand, there will be competitions and prizes run each day sponsored by the various Purple Flag locations.
Please note that Waterford City & County Dog Shelter, Bilberry, Waterford will close at 1pm on Tuesday, 30th May, 2017. Will re-open Wednesday morning at 10am.
Make-A-Wish fundraiser to help grant wishes for children
Fearless jousting knights on horseback, stunning birds of prey and artisan food and crafts from the four corners of Ireland are just some of the countless attractions expected to spur thousands to attend this year’s Waterford Country Fair, a fun-filled, family-focused fundraiser on Sunday, June 11, which this year will help grant wishes to children with cystic fibrosis through Make-A-Wish Ireland
The third annual Waterford Country Fair is a unique chance for everyone to embrace all that is exciting, fascinating and captivating about country life and living this summer in the extensive grounds of stunning Curraghmore House and Gardens in Portlaw, Co. Waterford.
Shuttle busses are planned from Waterford city and it is hoped that families walking or cycling along the stunning new Waterford Greenway will also make the short journey to Curraghmore for what the organisers promise will be their best Country Fair yet.
Funds raised go to Make-A-Wish Ireland, a children’s charity which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions and gives them hope, strength and joy. Make-A-Wish CEO Susan O’Dwyer, says, “We are delighted to be the charity chosen by the Waterford Country Fair committee this year and look forward toholding a fundraising collection at this great family event.
“We recently granted our 2000th wish and since we receive no government funding, we rely on the generosity of the general public to help us to continue to grant wishes to children living with life-threatening illnesses.”
Waterford Country Fair runs on Sunday, June 11, at Curraghmore House & Gardens with funds raised going to Make A Wish. Pictured at the launch of the event were Frankie McEvoy, Make a Wish; Lord Waterford, owner, Curraghmore House & Gardens, Jo Breheny, organiser, along with sisters Alison Goff (5) and Nessa Goff (3).
The day-long event starts from 10am and includes jousting, sheep dog trials, poultry displays, falconry, dressage, side saddle and pony club games qualifiers for the Royal Dublin Horse Show.
Gundog guru, Keith Matthews, makes his first appearance and Fair-goers will also have a chance to try their hand at fly fishing, archery and so much more, Committee Chairperson, Jo Breheny, explained.
“We’ve delighted to have the jousters back – they were a huge hit last year and they really add to the sense of occasion on what is always a fantastic family day out. We’re thrilled to link up with Make-A-Wish, a charity that does so much good work.
“Our event is very much the Bloom for Country Living. All of the popular attractions are back, such as live music, beekeeping and a “living” medieval village which will quite literally take visitors back in time to experience medieval life in Ireland,” Jo explained.
Got an Innovative Business Idea? 10 Point Investor Ready Checklist
Have you got an innovative business idea? If only you could get some help with the funding to get your business off the ground.
The LEO Innovation Investment Fund is a new investment fund of €1.5 million available through the network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices, targeting Investor Ready LEO Clients who wish to start, grow, or develop innovative Micro Enterprises.
Applicants will apply online and will be selected to participate on a short highly focused Investor Ready Programme incorporating 1 to 1 mentoring which will assist you prepare an investor ready plan. To help get you in the headspace, they’ve prepared this short 10-point Investor ready checklist:
What problem are you solving and are people going to pay?
You may have a great idea, but is it sustainable as a business? Would you be willing to pay for it? And how much would you be willing to pay? These questions will help you to know if your idea has the potential to become a business.
Is the idea scalable?
Investors love to put money into start-ups that are scalable. So, to become an Investible business, you will need to be able to demonstrate that your idea has sufficient room to grow.
What is your value proposition?
Your value proposition is a clear statement that explains how your product solves your customers’ problems or improves their situation. Consider well-known and effective examples such as “Low Fairs. Made Simple”, from Ryanair, and “Remember Everything”, from Evernote.
Do you have a business plan?
A business plan should be one of the first items on your to-do list for your new business. It’s the foundation upon which your success will be built, and contains the summary of what your business is, and how it’s going to grow. Preparing a business plan allows you to quickly work out some of the kinks and evolve to a more effective business model.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users especially drivers to exercise caution on roads following a forecast by Met Éireann for heavy rain and a risk of thundery downpours throughout the country this weekend. The expected rainfall will bring to an end to the dry spell which poses added dangers to road users.
According to Met Éireann, scattered heavy rain showers will become widespread in Connacht, Cork, Clare, Kerry and Limerick from this evening and Donegal, Leinster, Cavan and Monaghan on Saturday.
Highlighting the particular dangers posed to drivers following a long dry spell Ms. Moyagh Murdock, CEO, Road Safety Authority said, “Roads are at their most slippery when the weather breaks after a dry spell. When the weather breaks, this deposit mixes with rainwater and the road becomes hazardous. The resulting greasy road surface increases stopping distances and the risk of a skid. The sudden change in driving conditions can also catch drivers off guard.”
“The expected rainfall and the condition of roads will make driving particularly hazardous as road surfaces become slippery reducing skid resistance.” She said.
Drivers are being advised to:
Slow down. Drive at an appropriate speed to the conditions.
Adjust your driving behaviour to suit the changing conditions
Don’t tailgate – Allow extra distance to the vehicle in front especially when driving behind heavy goods vehicles.
Use dipped headlights at all times of poor visibility
Check tyres to ensure minimum tread depth of 1.6mm and ensure correct tyre pressures.
Drive with care and caution – expect the unexpected.
Waterford has again been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag award. This is a renewal of the status for the city with the Purple Flag Zone holding this accolade since 2015. The Purple Flag accreditation is awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) who assessed the Zone against strict criteria.
31 schools from County Waterford were awarded Green Flags at an awards ceremony in Kilkenny yesterday for their work on environmental issues over the last two years.
5 of these schools received their very first flag for work on litter and waste, three secondary schools and two primary schools. Over a hundred schools in Co. Waterford are actively participating in the programme and working towards gaining the flag. Other schools were awarded a flag for work on energy, water, travel, biodiversity or global citizenship.
Campaign is aimed at changing people’s behaviour towards gum disposal. The 2017 Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) gum litter education campaign was launched in Dungarvan today by Cllr Declan Doocey and Ardscoil na nDeise
The campaign has had huge success to date in changing the public’s behaviour to gum disposal and in encouraging correct gum disposal through a targeted education awareness campaign. According to research carried out by Millward Brown on behalf of the Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) during the 2016 campaign, the highest number of people to date (93%) agree that dropping gum is littering and almost six in seven people (84%) claiming that they always dispose of their gum correctly.
Speaking at the launch Cllr Declan Doocey, Deputy Cathaoirleach of the Dungarvan/Lismore District said: “This is a great campaign for communities up and down the country to get involved in. It unites communities in a common goal to responsibly dispose of chewing gum and continue to contribute to the positive results the campaign has seen to date. “
“Waterford City & County Council in conjunction with the national Gum Litter Taskforce will implement a public awareness campaign to reduce gum litter”, commented Ella Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer with Waterford City & County Council. “This campaign is beneficial as it improves litter awareness and reduces cleaning costs. A media campaign is being rolled out to touch on all media points across the Waterford County Council area. You may already have seen advertising on local buses, billboards, etc. Educational workshops about litter awareness will also be run in a number of schools in the county.”
Speaking at the official launch of the 2017 campaign, Paul Kelly, Chairman of the GLT added: “Each year the campaign seeks to educate people on the correct disposal of gum and while we have seen very positive results to date, we want to continue encouraging a positive behaviour change amongst the small minority who are still disposing of gum incorrectly. The latest research results highlighted a significant increase in those who say they never drop gum which points towards the success of the campaign since its inception at targeting younger people who are taking the message home with them and into households across Ireland. The launch today is just one element of this nationwide campaign which also includes a national advertising campaign and a schools education programme, Bin It!”
Notable Works will present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday 3rd December 2017 in a city centre venue in Waterford under the musical direction of Kevin O’Carroll.
If you are interested in taking part in the choir, simply email notableworks123@gmail.com before Mon June 5th, and let us know whether you’re a soprano, alto, tenor or bass, and we’ll be in touch shortly thereafter.
What is “Notable Works”?
Notable Works is a small, not-for-profit group of people which has been established with the shared objective of staging large scale choral works in Waterford.
What’s the commitment?
There will be six rehearsals: Sundays Oct 22, 29; Sundays November 5, 12, 19 & 26; then Friday evening 1st December & Saturday afternoon 2ndDecember.
Cost to participate per person is 20 Euro, which will go towards the staging and promotion of the concert. You will also need to cover the cost of your own score, which we will help you source.
All water users are being urged to take precautions after confirmation of an outbreak of Crayfish Plague on a stretch of the River Suir downstream of Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir. It comes after large numbers of dead freshwater crayfish were reported on the river earlier this month. DNA analysis has now confirmed that the cause of death was crayfish plague.
The kill has only impacted White-clawed Crayfish and other freshwater animals are not affected. This is a characteristic feature of the disease which only infects species of crayfish but causes 100% mortality. All agencies including the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Inland Fisheries Ireland and Tipperary County Council will be working to contain the outbreak to this stretch of the River Suir. Given the experience of outbreaks elsewhere, a total kill of the population is expected which will have major consequences for the ecology of the river. Crayfish are very common in the Suir and are important in maintaining its ecology.
Anyone using the river is being urged to observe the ‘Check, Clean and Dry’ protocol once they leave the river and before using it again. This means that all wet gear (boats, clothing and equipment) should be checked for any silt or mud, plant material or animals before being cleaned and finally dried. Disinfectant or hot water (over 40 degrees Celsius) should be used to clean all equipment and this should be followed by a 24hour drying period.
The drying period is especially important in ensuring that all equipment is clear of infectious organism, including the removal of any water inside the boat. The crayfish plague organism can be carried on wet equipment to new sites and containment of the outbreak is essential to prevent spread to other unaffected populations in Ireland.
This is the second confirmed outbreak of the disease in Ireland following one in County Cavan in 2015. There is no indication of how the disease reached the Suir although a link to the Cavan outbreak is considered unlikely as the disease there appears to have run its course. This outbreak on the River Suir is of great concern as the stretch of river affected is popular with anglers and canoeists.
The White-clawed Crayfish is a globally threatened species and Ireland holds one of the largest surviving population. It is the only freshwater crayfish species found in Ireland and is present in lakes, rivers and streams over much of the island. Throughout its European range,this species has been decimated by the impact of Crayfish Plague which spread to Europe with the introduction of North American species of crayfish. Until 2015, Ireland was considered free of the disease and it remains the only European country without any established non-native crayfish species.
If Crayfish Plague becomes established there is a high probability that the White-clawed Crayfish, which is currently protected under Irish Law and the EU Habitats Directive, will be eliminated from much of Ireland. If non-native crayfish are found to be established in Ireland, this could have a severe impact on habitats as they can destabilise canal and river banks by burrowing. It could also impact other freshwater species, such as salmon and trout fisheries. At this time however, there is no evidence that non-native freshwater crayfish have been introduced in this country.
The public are asked to follow the ‘Check, Clean and Dry’ protocol when using the river and to alert the authorities of any mass mortality of crayfish as well as sightings of unusual crayfish (e.g. red claws, large size). by emailing Colette O’Flynn (coflynn@biodiversityireland.ie) at the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford.
Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Adam Wyse recently launched the programme for National Bike Week events on the Waterford Greenway with the help of students from Gael Scoil na nDéise.
Bike Week 2017 will take place from Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th June, with bike related events taking place right around the country. Waterford is no different and in fact, we have a very strong tradition where Bike Week is concerned. In all, there are almost 50 events taking place right across Waterford City and County over the course of the week to suit all ages and fitness levels.
The programme is targeted primarily at those new or returning to cycling or those who just want to enjoy a leisurely spin with friends and family!
Bike Week, which is funded at national level by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, is about celebrating all of the benefits of cycling for both recreation and transport. Those wishing to be part of the fun should find an event in a location to suit all comers.
There are Family Fun Cycles, bike check-ups, community cycles and school cycling events taking place right across Waterford, from Ardsallagh in the west to Faithlegg in the east and many towns and villages in between, as well as Waterford City itself.
Look out for Bike Week updates on www.bikeweek.ie or www.waterfordcouncil.ie in the coming weeks. You can also contact the local bike week coordinator Johnny Brunnock, Waterford City & County Council at jbrunnock@waterfordcouncil.ie; 0761 10 2496 more details on how to get involved.
So come on Waterford, “Get on Your Bike!” from 10th to 18th June!
Waterford Archive will be closed from Thursday 15th June until Thursday 22nd June. The Archive will be open in Dungarvan on Friday 23rd June 1-5pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries.
