Become a Sustainable Energy Community for a safer, healthier more energy efficient environment. This seminar gives information on supports and grant aid and will help change the way your community thinks about energy.
Date: Tuesday, 23rd May 2017
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Waterford
A Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is a community in which everyone works together to develop a sustainable energy system for the benefit of the community. SEAI will sign three year partnership agreements to support communities develop sustainable energy communities. SEAI will also provide technical and financial supports to communities.
Waterford City & County has implemented a scheme for the sponsorship of roundabouts around the city and county, to engage with businesses and organisations who wish to enhance the city and county’s built environment, while benefiting from advertising opportunities.
The Council is now seeking sponsors for the advertisement and maintenance of the Kilmeaden Village Roundabout.
Any communications in connection with the Tender or requests for clarification should be addressed to:
Aideen Jacob, A/Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Waterford City & County Council. E-mail: ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie
The latest date for receipt of communications in connection with the tender is 16th June 2017. All queries and resulting replies will be posted on the Council’s website.
Deadline for applications to this scheme is 5pm today, Tuesday 16th May.
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 today, Tuesday 16th May 2017.
Please note that Waterford City and County Council Dog Shelter, Bilberry, Waterford will operate restricted opening hours between Tuesday, 16th and Monday 22nd May, 2017, inclusive.
Dunmore East will host a live outdoor screening of the first episode of the highly-anticipated drama Redwater, which airs Sunday, May 14th on RTÉ One.
The screening marks the Waterford seaside village’s starring role in the new six-part primetime series, a BBC production in association with RTÉ, with many local people involved in the production, both as crew and extras.
Filming in Dunmore East, which has a population of 1,559, took place from May to July last year.
The fictional Redwater village centres around Dunmore East’s The Strand Inn. The local hotel will feature as five separate locations throughout the series – a tourism office, pub exterior, surf shop, restaurant and sushi bar. The nearby Spinnaker Bar and Restaurant was used for pub interior shots. The village’s Blue Flag beach will also appear extensively as will the local Church of Ireland.
Lar Power, Deputy Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council, commented: “Here in Waterford, we have always thought there’s something special about this beautiful part of the country. We’re now delighted, thanks to the Redwater production, the rest of the world will see it too.”
Clifden Foyle, proprietor of The Strand Inn, added: “It is our hope that, much like Broadchurch and Dorset, Redwater will galvanise tourism, not just in Dunmore East, but Waterford as a whole.”
The cast, and up to 100 crew members, stayed in the village itself and the nearby Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Club.
Waterford City and County Council anticipate that the airing of Redwater will bring an increase in visitors to the area, building on the recent success of the newly-launched Waterford Greenway. Stretching from Waterford City to Dungarvan, the scenic 46km off-road cycling and walking trail is the longest in Ireland.
Part of Ireland’s Ancient East experience, Waterford is also home to the Copper Coast UNESCO Geopark, a 17km long stretch of coastline known for its panoramic bays, cliffs and coves. Redwater airs Sundays on RTÉ One at 9.30pm and Thursdays on BBC One.
Reachtáilfidh Comhchoiste Póilíneachta Phort Láirge cruinniú poiblí ar an 12 Meitheamh 2017 in Óstán na Páirce, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge ar a 7.00i.n. Sé an téama ná “Sábháilteacht phoiblí, cosc ar choireanna agus sábháilteacht phearsanta a fheabhsú trí bheith ag obair le pobail.”
Beidh fáilte roimh bhaill an phobail a bheith i láthair.
Reachtáilfear ceardlann agus ina dhiaidh san freagrófar ceisteanna ó bhaill den bpobal maidir leis an téama. Tabhair faoi deara go dtabharfar tús áite do cheisteanna a chuirfear isteach i scríbhinn roimh an chruinnithe.
The Waterford Joint Policing Committee will hold a public meeting on 12th June 2017 in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford at 7pm. The theme is “Improving public safety, crime prevention and personal safety through working with communities”.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
A workshop will be held followed by answers to questions from members of the public in relation to the theme. Please be aware that questions submitted in writing in advance of the meeting shall receive priority. Questions are to be submitted in writing to Colette O’ Brien, Community Department, Bailey’s New Street, Waterford or by email to jpc@waterfordcouncil.ie no later than 4pm on Wednesday 31st May.
Questions will be accepted from any person affected by the policing of the area. Questioners must give their name and address, however this will be kept completely confidential and will not be publicised. The public are advised that in some cases it may not be possible to provide information or respond to a question for legal reasons, in cases relating to an individual or in relation to information received in confidence by the Gardaí or the local authority, or because to do so would involve the disproportionate use of resources.
Waterford City & County Council have 2 Machinery Yard facilities in their administrative area, Dungarvan and Carrickpherish, Waterford.
The successful candidate will be based in the Machinery Yard in Dungarvan but may from time to time be required to operate plant from the Carrickpherish depot. The Machinery Yard & Stores in Dungarvan operates a fleet of Lorries and Road Construction & Repair Fleet, currently including 2 No. Mechanical Pot-Hole Repair Vehicles.
WC&CC also operate a Winter Maintenance Programme during the Winter Maintenance Season which runs from October to April. New Drivers/Operators may be required to operate any of the above vehicle subject to training being provided if required.
Successful candidates are required to be flexible with regard to early start and late finishing times during busy periods throughout the year. Successful candidates may be required to work on their own, with support from the Machinery Yard and will report to the Fleet Manager and/or General Services Supervisor.
Over €250,000 in Architectural Heritage funding for Waterford City and County has been announced by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphries TD.
The funding is being allocated to 33 projects throughout the City and Council through the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund.
The schemes, which are being administered by Local Authorities, seek to encourage the conservation, regeneration and reuse of heritage properties as well as the employment of skilled and experienced conservation craft and tradespersons.
Any queries in relation the schemes should be directed to the Conservation Officer, Waterford City and County Council. The relevant contact details are below:
Become a Sustainable Energy Community for a safer, healthier more energy efficient environment. This seminar gives information on supports and grant aid and will help change the way your community thinks about energy.
Date: Tuesday, 23rd May 2017
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Waterford
A Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is a community in which everyone works together to develop a sustainable energy system for the benefit of the community. SEAI will sign three year partnership agreements to support communities develop sustainable energy communities. SEAI will also provide technical and financial supports to communities.
We have discovered that not all expressions of interest submitted since Tuesday 25th April 2017 have been received by Waterford City & County Council owing to a slight technical difficulty in our IT systems – this has now been resolved.
If you have not received a response from one of our Economic Development Officers – can you please re-submit your expression of interest to townvillagerenewal@waterfordcouncil.ie to ensure that it is dealt with appropriately.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience, if you have any queries please contact Vinnie on 087 9793444 or Claire on 087 6263277
There will be a public meeting in the Park Hotel Dungarvan on 17th May at 7.30pm in connection with the draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland, and local water issues.
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.
