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27th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Calling all Waterford entrepreneurs

The Local Enterprise Office Waterford has launched its Pitch Perfect 2025 competition for Start Ups. It’s calling all those with a new innovative idea or who have recently started a business to apply today.

Cash and industry prizes to be won!

Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Waterford, SETU Xcelerate Centre, and Boxworks Co Working Space have joined forces to deliver a new Start Up Competition for those with an innovative business idea or those already in business trading less than 18 months.

Previous winners include Praveen Kaur, founder of Uoto, a peer-to-peer car rental company that aims to revolutionise the way people rent cars at airports, and Michael Power, founder of Greenfeed, an animal feed additive which dramatically reduces methane emissions from ruminant species (such as cattle) currently farmed in Ireland. Now it’s your turn to apply.

The programme invites applications for two categories:

1. Best Business Idea

2. Best Start-Up Business (trading < 18 months)

Successful applicants will be selected for a Business Bootcamp where participants will be guided through the initial stages of developing their idea or business. Participants will fine tune their pitch before presenting to the judges who will select the top pitches, with prize winners announced on the day. The bootcamp will be delivered by the Entrepreneurs Academy for free to a limited number of participants over the course of a day and a half, on 25th – 26th April 2025. You must be able to attend on these dates to take part in the competition.

Day one of the programme will take place at SETU Xcelerate Centre, SETU West Campus, Carriganore, Waterford, home to some of the most innovative companies in digital technology. Programme mentors will work with participants to review their idea, choose the correct business model, investigate market trends, plan the route to market and develop a business pitch.

Day two will be on location at Boxworks, Waterford’s coworking space for tech and creative industries, and hub for smart-thinking entrepreneurs, startups and ambitious small businesses. Participants will fine tune their pitch before presenting to the judges who will select the top pitches, with prize winners announced on the day.

Spaces are limited and those interested are invited to complete an expression of interest to be part of the event before 5pm, 14th April 2025.

For more information visit https://www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford/

26th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

The word ‘blaa’ has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)

The word ‘blaa’ has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), with the official definition of the word according to the OED being, “A soft white bread roll dusted with flour, particularly associated with Waterford, Ireland.”

Made from flour, salt, yeast and water, the blaa was introduced to Waterford by the Huguenots in the 17th century, and has a unique floury white top to protect it during baking.

Awarded Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) status by the European Commission in 2013, only blaas made by specialist bakers in a Waterford city and county can be called blaas!

26th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder: Connecting Communities Roadshow this evening in Tramore

Connecting Communities Roadshow Comes to Tramore
We all want the best for our communities—but where do we start?

Join the Connecting Communities Roadshow to learn about the wide range of supports available to help local community groups and volunteers make a real impact. Whether you’re looking to start a community initiative, strengthen an existing group, or find funding opportunities, this event is packed with valuable insights.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 27th March
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Tramore GAA Community Hub

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet local organizations, discover funding sources, and connect with others who share a passion for making a difference. Don’t miss out—come along and be part of the conversation that shapes your community!

26th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Educate Together National School launches successful Walking Bus Initiative

Waterford Educate Together National School (ETNS) in Carrickphierish, Waterford City has proudly launched its first-ever walking bus, following recent improvements made under the Active Travel Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme.

On Wednesday 5^th March 2025, the school kicked off this exciting initiative with great success. The walking bus was supported by Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Sports Partnership, as well as the school’s dedicated parents and staff.

A walking bus consists of a group of children walking to school under the supervision of responsible adults. The route includes several stops, where children can join the walking bus along the way. Schools have the flexibility to schedule their walking bus on a designated day each week or month.

The walking bus initiative brings numerous benefits, including promoting healthy, active travel habits among children, fostering road safety awareness, and boosting children’s focus throughout the school day.

The event marked a significant milestone in the school’s commitment to encouraging sustainable, active commuting and fostering a safer, healthier environment for its pupils.

On the day, Principal at Waterford Educate Together National School, Patrick Pender, said: “We had lots of children and parents take part in our first walking bus, and it was great to have the support of Waterford Sports Partnership and Waterford City and County Council in getting this initiative started. It really is a fantastic initiative. Thanks to everyone involved for their support.”

Dylan White, Active Travel Communications and Behavioural Change Officer at Waterford City and County Council, said: “It is wonderful to see the walking bus initiative get underway at Waterford Educate Together National School. By starting a walking bus, schools not only help reduce traffic and emissions but also provide children with a refreshing start to their day. The children arrive at school feeling energised and ready to learn, having had an enjoyable walk to school with their friends.”

Active Cities Officer at Waterford Sports Partnership, Lauren Walsh Kett, said: “It’s great for the children to be able to build in a little bit of physical activity into their day before they start school.”

If you would like advice on starting a walking bus, contact the Active Travel team at activetravel@waterfordcouncil.ie.

ENDS

25th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Uisce Éireann advises of planned disruption to water supply in the Comeragh District

Uisce Éireann logo Uisce Éireann wishes to advise of a planned water disruption impacting customers in the Comeragh District from 8 am – 6 pm on Wednesday, 26^th March.

The outage is to facilitate critical ESB works following Storm Eowyn.

Supply interruptions and reduced water pressure will impact customers in the following areas: Fews, Killrossanty, Lemybrien, Ballynaneen, Ballyogarty, Kilmacthomas, Bunmahon and surrounding areas.

Every effort will be made to reduce the impact of these works on homes and businesses and to restore the water supply as quickly as possible. Uisce Éireann would like to thank the community in advance for their patience and co-operation.

Following work, regular water supply can take three to four hours to return to all customers as the network replenishes.

Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available 24/7 on 1800 278 278, and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries. For further updates, visit the service and supply section of www.water.ie .

Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service that provides real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number on the text alerts page.

ENDS

For media queries, please contact press@water.ie

24th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Change to opening times

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Please note the following changes to Customer Service office opening hours:

Waterford City customer services desks will open at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.

Apologies for any inconveniences caused.

21st March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Published: Weekly Planning Lists

Stay up-to-date with the latest planning applications and decisions in Waterford City and County. Each Friday, we publish a comprehensive list detailing new applications, permissions granted, and other updates. Access the latest planning lists here to stay informed about developments in your area.

See https://waterfordcouncil.ie/documents/planning-lists/

21st March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Change to Customer Service opening hours

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Please note the following changes to Customer Service office opening hours:

Dungarvan & Waterford City customer services desks will Close at 1PM on Thursday, 27 March 2025 to facilitate staff training.

Apologies for any inconveniences caused.

21st March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Six Waterford communities awarded strategic funding to support influential local biodiversity action

Over the years, communities across Waterford have demonstrated the positive effects that local biodiversity action can have for both nature and people.

Community Foundation Ireland, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, has awarded a total of €33,000 to six Waterford communities in 2025 under their Biodiversity Fund, set up in 2019.

The support for this grant comes from philanthropists and donors to Community Foundation Ireland matched with public funding.

This will support the development of five Community Biodiversity Action Plans for Ardmore, Clonea Power, Dungarvan, Dunhill and Bunmahon guided by the expert knowledge of ecologists to protect local biodiversity. In addition, Clashmore and Kinsalebeg will receive €8,000 towards the implementation of biodiversity actions under their existing plan.

In recognition of the power of community-led conservation, Waterford City and County Council Biodiversity Officer, Marina Mulligan said, “It is brilliant to see community efforts rewarded and it is an exciting time for biodiversity action in the county. These communities are at the heart of supporting habitats through running biodiversity projects and raising awareness of the unique species in their localities.

“This grant is generating a network of community actions which can be incorporated into local authority biodiversity action plans and can harness collaboration between community groups, Biodiversity Officers, NPWS, ecologists and environmental NGOs for the improvement and restoration of habitats. This is particularly important at a time where 85% of Ireland’s EU-Protected habitats are in unfavourable condition, the Nature Restoration Regulation has been adopted and where urgent action is required to reverse biodiversity loss nationally. The more communities participating in these initiatives, the greater the benefits for wildlife.

“Congratulations to Ardmore Tidy Towns, Clonea Power Tidy Village, Dungarvan Tidy Towns, Dunhill Tourism Walking Trail, Tidy Towns Bunmahon and Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Community Council. Community-led collaborative conservation is growing. With these groups at the helm locally and with the support of ecologists, I have no doubt that impactful actions can be achieved.”

Making the announcement, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD said, “If we are to successfully tackle our national biodiversity crisis, we must all work together. This partnership between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Community Foundation Ireland is a great example of how we can empower and support community organisations to learn about their local biodiversity and use that knowledge along with their creativity to come up with a plan which is unique to their area. I’m really impressed with the range of projects involved and excited to see the outcomes of their work.”

Under the partnership the connectivity of the Foundation to local communities built up over 25 years as a philanthropic hub is matched with the expertise and knowledge of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. More than €591,000 is being provided under the current round to 94 projects.

Congratulating the Waterford awardees, Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland said, “We are particularly proud that local efforts to protect habitats, plants and wildlife are increasingly growing into a national movement. The fact that this current grant round is impacting in every county shows the groundswell of support for biodiversity action.

“The partnership of the Foundation, its philanthropists and community partners together with the National Parks and Wildlife Service is effective and works. Our natural heritage is being protected for generations to come.”

Niall Ó Donnchú, Director General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service added, “NPWS is delighted to work with the Community Foundation of Ireland and to support the community groups participating in enhancing their local biodiversity. This is exactly the whole-of-society approach we advocated for in the 4^th National Biodiversity Action Plan.”

21st March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Connecting Communities Roadshow comes to Tramore

Connecting Communities Roadshow Comes to Tramore
We all want the best for our communities—but where do we start?

📅 Date: Wednesday, 27th March
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Tramore GAA Community Hub

21st March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Showcases its Strengths in First-Ever St. Patrick’s Day Visit to Boston

In a jam-packed itinerary over four days, the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Jason Murphy and Waterford City and County Council Chief Executive, Sean McKeown flew the flag for Waterford in Boston, Massachusetts.

The visit commenced with a St. Patricks Day reception hosted by Síghle Fitzgerald, Consul General of Ireland in Boston, to celebrate the strong and enduring links between Ireland and the US. The event provided an opportunity to connect with many of those spearheading the Irish business, enterprise and academic communities in Boston.

At a St. Patrick’s Day reception, hosted by Senator Nick Collins, the Waterford delegation met with state, local and city elected officials. Also in attendance was Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, who addressed the gathering at the South Boston Political Breakfast.

Following a meeting with Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu, the Mayor of Waterford City and County was invited to walk alongside the Mayor and Minister Peter Burke to lead the Boston St. Patricks’ Day–Evacuation Parade, along with members of the South Boston Citizen’s Association.

The Mayor and Chief Executive also attended an event hosted by the Irish American Partnership where they celebrated the Partnership’s 30^th Annual St. Patricks Day breakfast in Boston. Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, was again present and he gave the keynote address at the event. It was followed by a meeting with Waterford woman, Sharon Cunningham, co-founder of Shorla Oncology, and her husband Stephen Cunningham. Shorla Oncology operates in both Ireland and the US and specialises in developing innovative oncology drugs, focusing on indications where existing treatments are either limited, in short supply or are inadequate for the target population.

The delegates then met with the Shane Lawlor, Vice President of Life Sciences with the IDA and Keith Newton, Vice President for International Financial Services the IDA Boston Office, which offers assistance to companies in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont with the view to supporting companies with expansion into Ireland across all business sectors.

The meeting was a valuable opportunity to showcase Waterford’s robust tech, pharma, life sciences and manufacturing sectors, which provide diverse career opportunities, a strong talent pipeline, and a research and development support network of several Centres of Excellence, such as the Walton Institute, SEAM, PMBRC and ArcLabs, using their industry knowledge and cutting-edge innovation to support high potential start-ups and cultivate local industry.

To celebrate the 25^th anniversary of Boston College Ireland, the Mayor of Waterford City and County also attended a panel discussion focusing on the many sweeping changes that have occurred in Ireland over the past quarter of a century, analysing the challenges and opportunities these developments have had on the study of Ireland, both on the island of Ireland and in America.

The Mayor and Chief Executive were welcomed to Boston College by Provost and Dean of Faculties at Boston College, David Quigley and received a private meeting with the Provost.

They also met with Professor Mary Murphy, who hails from Waterford and only six months ago took up the position of Professor of Political Science and Director of the Irish Institute, Boston College.

During the trip, the Waterford representatives, were also given a tour of the Massachusetts State House, which serves as the home for the State Senate House of Representatives and Governor’s Office. The Mayor was received by Senator Nick Collins in the State House and was presented with an official citation from the State Senate in recognition of the visit and partnership with the City of Boston.

Reflecting on the visit, the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Jason Murphy said that the visit not only helped to copper fasten Waterford’s relationship with the United States in general and Boston in particular, but also to explore and nurture new opportunities for investment from US multinationals.

“We are living in a globally tumultuous political landscape. However, we can never underestimate the power of collaboration, co-operation and dialogue.

“Waterford, by having an on-the-ground presence in Boston over St. Patrick’s weekend, was a great opportunity to meet with elected officials, academics and Bostonians. But more importantly, it was invaluable to get front and centre with the Minister of Enterprise and the IDA’s Boston Office to underline what Waterford, as Ireland’s Oldest City, has to offer to US companies in terms of world-class talent, infrastructure, quality of life and support networks.”

20th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Rural Tourism Network Learning Journey to the Gaeltacht na nDéise

A day of ‘craic agus ceol’, shared learning and exceptional stories all unfolded in the resplendent landscapes of Gaeltacht na nDéise on Thursday 6^th March.

Tourism businesses and agencies from across Waterford met in Dungarvan to begin the Learning Journey through the Gaeltacht na nDéise area of Waterford. This was the third in a series of five Learning Journeys that are taking place across all five cluster areas in 2024 and 2025: Blackwater Valley, Comeragh Uplands, Copper Coast, Gaeltacht na nDéise, and Waterford Estuary.

The Learning Journey gave local businesses the opportunity to; develop a greater understanding of the tourism experiences and products located in Gaeltacht na nDéise; connect, collaborate, gain personal learnings to help their business, and the wider Waterford tourism destination.

Over 40 participants guided along their journey through Gaeltacht na nDéise by Éimhín Ní Conchúir of Solás na Mara (based in Gaeltacht na nDéise). Éimhín spoke seamlessly in Irish and English and made the participants instantly at ease to try a cúpla focal.

The first stop of the day was the Joan Clancy Gallery. Joan graciously gave a tour of her beautiful home and gallery where she recounted stories of her and her husband’s life, the famous Tom Clancy, as well as showcasing the beautiful artwork on display.

Our second stop of the day was to Coláiste na Rinne where, its director, Críostóir Ó Faoláin gave the group an insight into how the Coláiste was formed, how it has developed over the years and the courses, facilities & classes now on offer.

Other businesses from Gaeltacht na nDéise introduced their offering at Coláiste na Rinne including; Deidre Magner of Amble on Tours which offers fantastic bespoke tours for small groups that blend education, relaxation and fun, while Nicola & Grahame Morphey of Glenmore Villa offer a unique culinary, kitchen garden and fine dining learning experience.

The last speaker at the Coláiste was Cabríní de Barra from Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise. Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise is the community and language development body for Gaeltacht na nDéise. It was established in 2005 to bring together and coordinate the community and language development of the communities in An Rinn and An Sean Phobal.

Liam Suipéil acted as guide for our journey from Coláiste na Rinne to the next stop of Mooney’s Pub. At Mooney’s Pub, which is serviced by the TFI Local Link, the group experienced this truly unique location, a perfect place to enjoy a fireside chat ‘as Gaeilge’.

At the very peaceful surrounds of Sólás na Mara, located at Ceann Heilbhic, Éimhín Ní Chonchúir and the team described to the group the many treatments they have on offer from seaweed baths to facials and highlighted some of the local products they use, and sell, on the premises.

The bus journeyed to The Marine Bar where everyone enjoyed some delicious food, & live music by Eoghan O’Neill, in very comfortable surroundings.

At Criostal na Rinne, Éamonn Terry gave a demonstration of how his team prepares and cuts the beautiful crystal. Éamonn educated the group on the methods and training required to achieve the level of Master Craftsman.

The day ended in Tigh Mhuirithe Pub, which has one of the most stunning views in all of Ireland. The group were warmly welcomed with a ‘cupán tae’ by the Bean an Tí, Breda Murray. Stefanie Strude from Heritage Connections spoke to the group about the amazing bi-lingual events hosted there which involve people, with all levels of Irish, coming together to enjoy a chat and a singalong in very welcoming surroundings.

These events allow people of all ages and stages to learn more about the Irish language and how to incorporate it into their day to day lives. This experience neatly encapsulates what the Gaeltacht na nDéise is trying to achieve and the visit ended with the group happily singing a chorus of ‘Báidín Fheilimí’.

This Learning Journey to Gaeltacht na nDéise is part of the Waterford Rural Tourism Network development programme which is funded and supported by Waterford City & County Council and Fáilte Ireland, being delivered by Runda Hospitality and Tourism Solutions.

Waterford City & County Council and Fáilte Ireland would like to thank all the business who participated and thank especially the businesses who worked with us to host the different aspects of the Learning Journey.

If you would like to find out more about the Waterford Rural Tourism Network or join one of the five Clusters in Waterford, please email caroline@runda.ie.

20th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Turas Foghlama Líonra Turasóireachta Tuaithe Phort Láirge go Gaeltacht na nDéise

Bhí lá craic agus ceoil, comhfhoghlaim agus scéalta iontacha i dtírdhreacha iontacha Ghaeltacht na nDéise ar an Déardaoin, 6 Márta.

Tháinig gnólachtaí agus gníomhaireachtaí turasóireachta ó ar fud Phort Láirge le chéile i nDún Garbhán chun tús a chur leis an Turas Foghlama trí cheantar Ghaeltacht na nDéise i bPort Láirge. Ba é seo an tríú ceann i sraith de chúig Thuras Foghlama atá á reáchtáil i ngach ceann de na cúig cheantar chnuasaigh in 2024 agus 2025, siad san: Gleann na hAbha Móire, Ardtailte an Chomaraigh, Cósta an Chopair, Gaeltacht na nDéise, agus Inbhear Phort Láirge.

Thug an Turas Foghlama deis do ghnólachtaí áitiúla chun; tuiscint níos fearr a fhorbairt ar na heispéiris agus na táirgí turasóireachta atá lonnaithe i nGaeltacht na nDéise; nascadh, comhoibriú, foghlaim phearsanta a fháil chun cabhrú lena ngnó agus le ceann scríbe turasóireachta níos leithne Phort Láirge.

Threoraigh Éimhín Ní Conchúir ó Solás na Mara (atá lonnaithe i nGaeltacht na nDéise) níos mó ná 40 rannpháirtí ar a dturas trí Ghaeltacht na nDéise. Labhair Éimhín gan stró i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla agus thug sé deis do na rannpháirtithe triail a bhaint as a gcúpla focal.

Ba é an chéad stad ar an lá ná Gailearaí Joan Clancy. Thug Joan turas ar a teach álainn agus ar a gailearaí, áit ar inis sí scéalta faoina saol féin agus faoi shaol a fir chéile, Tom Clancy ón ngrúpa cáiliúil, chomh maith leis an saothar ealaíne álainn atá sa ghailearaí a thaispeáint.

An dara stad a bhí againn ná Coláiste na Rinne, áit ar thug a stiúrthóir, Críostóir Ó Faoláin, léargas don ghrúpa ar conas a bunaíodh an Coláiste, conas a d’fhorbair sé thar na blianta agus na cúrsaí, na háiseanna agus na ranganna atá ar fáil ann anois.

Chuir gnólachtaí eile ó Ghaeltacht na nDéise a dtairiscint i láthair ag Coláiste na Rinne, ina measc; Deidre Magner ó Amble on Tours, a chuireann turais shaincheaptha iontacha ar fáil do ghrúpaí beaga a nascann oideachas, scíth agus spraoi, agus cuireann Nicola & Grahame Morphey ó Glenmore Villa eispéireas uathúil cócaireachta, gairdín cistine agus foghlama bia ar fáil.

Ba é Cabrini de Barra ó Chomhlucht Forbartha na nDéise an cainteoir deireanach ag an gColáiste. Is é Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise an comhlacht forbartha pobail agus teanga do Ghaeltacht na nDéise. Bunaíodh é in 2005 chun pobal agus forbairt teanga phobal na Rinne agus phobal an tSean Phobail a thabhairt le chéile agus a chomhordú.

D’fheidhmigh Liam Suipéil mar threoraí dár dturas ó Choláiste na Rinne go dtí an chéad stad eile – Teach tábhairne Uí Mhaonaigh. Ag an teach tabhairne, atá seirbhísithe ag Nasc Áitiúil TFI, bhain an grúpa taitneamh as an áit uathúil seo, áit iontach do chomhrá cois tine as Gaeilge.

In ionad suaimhneach Sólás na Mara i gCeann Helbhic, rinne Éimhín Ní Chonchúir agus an fhoireann cur síos don ghrúpa ar an iliomad cóireálacha atá ar fáil acu ó fholcadáin feamainne go dtí cóireálacha aghaidhe agus leag siad béim ar chuid de na táirgí áitiúla a úsáideann siad, agus a dhíolann siad san áit.

Chuaigh an bus ar aghaidh ansan go dtí an Marine Bar, áit ar bhain gach duine sult as bia blasta, agus as ceol beo le Eoghan O’Neill, i dtimpeallacht an-chompordach.

Ag Criostal na Rinne, thug Éamonn Terry léiriú ar conas a ullmhaíonn agus a ghearrann a fhoireann an criostail álainn. Chuir Eamon oideachas ar an ngrúpa ar na modhanna agus an oiliúint a theastaíonn chun leibhéal an Scothcheardaithe a bhaint amach.

Chríochnaigh an lá i dtigh tabhairne Tigh Mhuirithe, ag a bhfuil ceann de na radharcanna is áille in Éirinn. Cuireadh fáilte mhór roimh an ghrúpa le cupán tae ó Bhean an Tí, Breda Murray. Labhair Stefanie Strude ó Heritage Connections leis an ghrúpa faoi na himeachtaí iontacha dátheangacha a óstáiltear ann ina mbíonn daoine, le gach leibhéal Gaeilge, ag teacht le chéile chun taitneamh a bhaint as comhrá agus amhránaíocht i dtimpeallacht an-fháilteach.

Tugann na himeachtaí seo deis do dhaoine de gach aois agus de gach céim níos mó a fhoghlaim faoin nGaeilge agus conas í a ionchorprú ina saol laethúil. Cuimsíonn an t-eispéireas seo go néata an méid atá Gaeltacht na nDéise ag iarraidh a bhaint amach agus tháinig deireadh leis an gcuairt leis an ngrúpa ag canadh an chúrfá ó ‘Bháidin Fheilimí’ go sona sásta.

Tá an Turas Foghlama seo go Gaeltacht na nDéise mar chuid de chlár forbartha Líonra Turasóireachta Tuaithe Phort Láirge, atá á mhaoiniú agus á thacú ag Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge agus Fáilte Éireann, agus á sheachadadh ag Runda Hospitality and Tourism Solutions.

Ba mhaith le Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge agus Fáilte Éireann buíochas a ghabháil leis na gnólachtaí ar fad a ghlac páirt ann agus go háirithe leis na gnólachtaí a d’oibrigh linn chun na gnéithe éagsúla den Turas Foghlama a óstáil.

Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi Líonra Turasóireachta Tuaithe Phort Láirge nó páirt a ghlacadh i gceann de na cúig Chuasach i bPort Láirge seol ríomhphost chuig caroline@runda.ie.

19th March 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Public Consultation – Inclusive Play Space at Abbeyside, Dungarvan

Waterford City & County Council plans to develop an Inclusive Play Space at Abbeyside, Dungarvan. The project will include a new play area within the existing amenity space, designed to be accessible to all. Perimeter planting will create a green framework to integrate the development into the surrounding landscape.

Pedestrian pathways will provide connections to the existing boardwalk and Friar’s Walk/Strandside footpath, ensuring easy access. The plans also include seating, signage, and bicycle parking to enhance the space for public use.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made:

In writing to the Director of Services Roads, Water & Environment, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford. (Submissions should be clearly marked Inclusive Play Space at Abbeyside, Dungarvan)
By email to Envsubmissions@waterfordcouncil.ie
Online

All submissions to be received on or before 4pm on the 7^th of May 2025