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Family fun guaranteed at Waterford Country Fair on June 11th

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.

Admission is €10 per adult, young children €5.  For more log on to http://curraghmorehouse.ie/country-fair or visit the Facebook page 

Media contact: Neans McSweeney, McSweeney Media (086) 2620 355 or neans@mcsweeneymedia.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Bealtine Festival events 2017 in Waterford Libraries

Bealtine Festival events 2017 in Waterford Libraries.

Established in 1995, Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival
which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. The festival
takes place each May and is co-ordinated by Age & Opportunity, the national organization which promotes active and engaged living as we get older.

Waterford Libraries invites you to find something you like in
this wide and varied programme of fun activities, workshops,
tours, talks and much more.

All our events are free but places are limited so booking is
essential.  Waterford Libraries wish you a rich, engaging and fun
Bealtaine Festival 2017!

By Waterford City & County Council

Clean Coasts Waterford Roadshow

Clean Coasts Waterford Roadshow, Thursday 4th May from 6pm at National Lifeguard Training Centre, Tramore  #cleancostsroadshow 

By Waterford City & County Council

Temporary Closure – Waterford Dog Shelter

Waterford City & County Dog Shelter TEMPORARY CLOSURE today Friday, 28th April 2017. Reopening between 11am-1pm tomorrow.

By Waterford City & County Council

Pedal for Port Láirge in the European Cycling Challenge

Sign up and pedal Waterford to the top of the European leaderboard!

The European Cycling Challenge – ECC2017 is a urban cyclists’ team competition. It takes place from 1 to 31 May 2017. It is a challenge among European cities: the City that “rides” the longest total distance wins!  We’re competing for the top spot against 50 other European Regions to see who will earn the Yellow Jersey.

So what do you need to do?
Simply sign up, log your trips during May, and let’s get cycling in Waterford noticed. It doesn’t matter whether you cycle just 5km, or 500kms over the next month, every km counts! The goal is to get out and just enjoy the cycling you do.

You can register for the challenge through the App or through the website (see below). We recommend the App as it will also track your trips once the challenge starts.

To Register through the FREE Naviki App:

Follow these simple steps below and with a little patience, your effort in signing up should pay off. A visual user guide for registering with the App can also be found here: http://cyclingchallenge.eu/users-guide

A)   Download the App
B)   Register via settings for Naviki (remember your USERNAME)
C)   Click on the confirmation link e-mailed to you
D)  Log in (using your USERNAME not your e-mail), go to SETTINGS and tap ‘CONTESTS’ and then ‘ECC2017’; and swipe the ‘I’m participating’ button to join your City, your workplace Sub-team (if participating) and the Local Authority Area that you live in.  Note – If your workplace is not listed, and would like it to be, please email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie

To register through the website  go to http://cyclingchallenge.eu/subscribe.
You can then also log trips manually or upload GPS files or insert tracks manually – for more info on this see http://cyclingchallenge.eu/naviki

By Waterford City & County Council

Minister Coveney launches the Rebuilding Ireland Housing Land Map

  • Over 2,000 hectares of land suitable for housing in State/Semi-State ownership identified.
  • Potential  for up to 50,000 new-build homes on these lands.
  • Dublin local authorities going to market with sites capable of delivering 3,000 new social and affordable homes in prime locations.

Mr Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, today (27 April) launched the Rebuilding Ireland Housing Land Map, a vital initial step in the new State Housing Land Management Strategy being developed under Ireland 2040, the National Planning Framework.

The map is the result of the collation of data by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government from local authorities, the Housing Agency, and other State and Semi-State bodies. The datasets being released today include details of over 700 local authority and Housing Agency owned sites totalling some 1,700 hectares, as well 30 sites (200 hectares) owned by State or Semi-State Bodies, the latter in the Greater Dublin Area and other major urban centres. The map also shows the locations of 144 active sites, encompassing some 5,200 new dwellings which are under construction in the Dublin region.

Speaking at today’s launch of the map, the Minister said, “For the first time, we have a central database of land available for housing. This map represents both the opportunity to deliver housing and also the granular data on active delivery from sites around the country.”  The Minister commended both South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council for their proactive approach in bringing forward 4 key sites that will deliver up to 3,000 much-needed social and affordable homes. These sites are located in Kilcarbery (South Dublin); and Infirmary Road, Emmet Road, and Oscar Traynor Road (Dublin City).  “I want all local authorities to take up the mantle and to bring forward sites as quickly as possible for development in this way. Opening up State-land for mixed-tenure housing is a major policy intervention: if others control scarcity in terms of land supply, they control the market. I want the State to ensure that does not happen”, the Minister said.

Today’s launch is the first phase of the map. Work is underway on collating further data layers such as social housing construction projects and private housing construction projects, which will be added over the coming months. The map accessed on http://rebuildingireland.ie/news/rebuilding-ireland-land-map/

By Waterford City & County Council

Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2017

Expressions of Interest Sought for Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2017

Waterford City and County Council will administer the 2017 Town & Village Renewal Scheme funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

The focus of the Town & Village Renewal Scheme is on improving the economic development of rural towns and villages and making them more attractive places to live and work and increase their tourism potential. Waterford City & County Council now seeks expressions of interest from towns and villages for funding of suitable projects under this initiative. Expression of interest forms and details of the Scheme outline can be obtained by e-mailing townvillagerenewal@waterfordcouncil.ie and completed expression of interest forms are to be returned before 5.00pm Tuesday 16th May 2017.

All applications will be subject to a selection process using national criteria. Selected expression of interest applications will be developed into detailed bids for consideration for the 2017 Town & Village Renewal scheme.

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure Notice – West Waterford Festival of Food 2017

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads to through-traffic on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April 2017 to facilitate the West Waterford Festival of Food:

Roads to be Closed from 11.00am to 6.00pm on Saturday 22nd April 2017:

  • L3139 Davitt’s Quay
  • L3169 Thompson’s Lane
  • L3137 Galwey’s Lane
  • L3136 Carberry’s Lane
  • L3135 Road from Quay to junction at back of old Post Office

Roads to be closed from 6.00am to 7.00pm on Sunday 23rd April 2017:

  • R911 Grattan Square
  • L3132 Parnell Street and Lower Main Street
  • L3127 St. Augustine’s Street
  • L3143 TF Meagher Street
  • L3136 Carberry’s Lane
  • L3137 Galwey’s Lane

By Waterford City & County Council

EnterpRISING Food Lunch as part of West Waterford Festival of Food

As part of the West Waterford Festival of Food the Local Enterprise Office, Waterford proudly present a showcase lunch featuring produce from Waterford’s EnterpRISING Food Network members, catered by Eunice Power and her team.

The EnterpRISING Food Lunch will be held on  Friday April 21st in Causeway Tennis Club, Dungarvan.  This lunch is a celebration of food in Waterford.  Diners will enjoy the best of east and west Waterford has to offer.  Producers will be on hand to tell their stories and share with diners their passion and love for their work.

Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise, LEO Waterford commented on the importance of the event, “The Enterprising Food Lunch is important, to celebrate what we have, but also to inspire others to enter the food business.  It is also important for the business community to have opportunities to network and the weekend of the West Waterford Festival of Food is ideal for this.”

This business networking lunch is a great opportunity to network, whilst enjoying a delicious lunch. Tickets (just €20) for this lunch can be purchased on www.localenterprise.ie/waterford

The Local Enterprise Office offers support services for start-up and existing SME’s in Waterford City and County. For more information on food production assistance please contact your Local Enterprise Office at 35 the Mall  or Civic Offices Dungarvan Tel 0761 10 2905 or email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Easter Opening Times

Customer Services Centres, Waterford City & Dungarvan

  • Monday 10th April:  9.30am – 4.30pm
  • Tuesday 11th April:  9.30am – 4.30pm
  • Wednesday 12th April:  9.30am – 4.30pm
  • Thursday 13th April:  9.30am – 4.30pm
  • Good Friday 14th April:  Closed
  • Easter Monday 17th April:  Closed

 

Kilbarry Civic Amenity Site

  • Thursday 13th April:  11.00am – 4.00pm
  • Friday 14th April : 11.00am – 4.00pm
  • Saturday 15th April:  Closed.
  • Sunday 16th April: Closed.
  • Monday 17th April: Closed.
  • Tuesday 18th April: 11.00am – 4.00pm

Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site

  • Thursday 13th  April:  9.00am – 1.00pm  / 1.30pm  – 5.00pm
  • Friday 14th  April : 9.00am – 1.00pm  / 1.30pm  – 5.00pm
  • Saturday 15th  April:  9.00am – 1.00pm
  • Sunday 16th  April: Closed.
  • Monday 17th  April: Closed.
  • Tuesday 18th April: 9.00am – 1.00pm  / 1.30pm  – 5.00pm

Waterford Dog Shelter

  • Friday 14th April : Closed.
  • Saturday 15th April: 11.00am – 1.00pm
  • Sunday 16th April: Closed.
  • Monday 17th April: Closed.
  • Tuesday 18th April: Usual opening hours

By Waterford City & County Council

Temporary Road Closure – Summerville Avenue, Waterford

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road from 18th April to 2nd May 2017 to facilitate essential sewer replacement.

Road to be closed:

  • L90344 – Summerville Avenue, Waterford

Diversion Route:

  • Via R709 Passage Road, L5525 Grange Park Road and L90349 Grange Park Crescent.

Fergus Galvin
11th April 2017
Director of Services
Roads, Water and Environment

By Waterford City & County Council

Dungarvan Town Centre Improvement Scheme 2017

Waterford City & County Council are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Dungarvan Town Centre Improvement Scheme 2017.

The scheme is funded by Waterford City & County Council and is an element of the Dungarvan Town Centre Management Groups presentation strategy.

The scheme is an initiative which aims to financially assist and support independent business owners to improve the appearance of their shop fronts/commercial properties. This funding is being provided in recognition of the fact that a building’s facade makes a big impact on our town centres.

Proposals for funding do not have to involve a significant or expensive change. Simple jobs like repainting a shop front or seasonal window dressing may qualify. Each application will be assessed on its own merits and any job that will enhance the town’s character may qualify for grant aid.  Terms and conditions of the scheme are outlined on the application form.

The Scheme is applicable to Dungarvan Town Centre; as defined in the Development Plan 2012-2018, the grant will be applicable to properties within the defined town centre.

The Grant will cover 50% of the costs capped at a maximum contribution by the Council of €600.00.   For more information you can contact us in Economic Development Offices, Waterford City & County Council, Dungarvan or telephone 0761 10 2804 or 0761 10 2169 or to download the form please view www.waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford public encouraged to take part in Cruinniú na Cásca

Cruinniú na Cásca, a Creative Ireland initiative presented by RTÉ is a free public event which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland, on Easter Monday with a special large-scale event in Dublin, with other events around the country.

Cruinniú na Cásca is a one day celebration of culture from live music and dancing, to theatre, art and other creative workshops, including talks and food tasting, poetry readings and film screenings.

Cruinniú na Cásca events will take place in each of the 31 Local Authorities across the country. Admission is free (although tickets are required for some events with limited capacity) and there is a special focus on events for families and children.

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphries TD said, “Creative Ireland is all about putting culture and creativity at the heart of communities nationwide and Cruinniú na Cásca will do just that this Easter Monday. There will be a wide series of family friendly events right across Dublin city centre, curated by RTÉ, with events of a large and small scale also happening in every county nationwide. We want to encourage people to become involved in the cultural life of their own county through a national day of creativity.

“We have set ourselves some ambitious targets for year one of Creative Ireland, with Cruinniú na Cásca top of the list. I am delighted that people nationwide will have the opportunity to come together and participate in cultural and creative activity on Easter Monday, driving our collective wellbeing and our sense of community. I would like to acknowledge the work of all of the key partners involved in delivering the events in Dublin and the Culture Teams in the 31 Local Authorities who have helped to put together an impressive series of events, with the list still growing.”

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