Skip to content
Waterford City & County Council

Latest News & Announcements

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Harvest Festival set to cook up a storm!

02/08/17. FREE TO USE IMAGE. Waterford Harvest Festival. Pictured are Chef Keith Boyle with Kate Lemon and Harry Earl. A perennial favourite on the culinary calendar, Waterford Harvest Festival, returns to the city from September 8th to September 10th.
Now in its ninth year, Waterford Harvest Festival will focus the spotlight not only on the region’s great food producers, but also on the region’s great chefs and restaurateurs. Visit www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie. Picture: Patrick Browne
02/08/17. FREE TO USE IMAGE. Waterford Harvest Festival. Pictured are Mark Bergin; Coffee House Lane, Keith Boyle; Bay Tree Bistro, and Marek Koziol, Knockmealdown Honey with kids Caoimhe De Laire Staines (beekeeper), Kate Lemon (chef), Harry Earl (butcher) and Caoimhe De Laire Staines (beekeeper) and Louis O’ Neill (beekeeper). A perennial favourite on the culinary calendar, Waterford Harvest Festival, returns to the city from September 8th to September 10th.
Now in its ninth year, Waterford Harvest Festival will focus the spotlight not only on the region’s great food producers, but also on the region’s great chefs and restaurateurs. Visit www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie. Picture: Patrick Browne

A perennial favourite on the culinary calendar, Waterford Harvest Festival, will fill the streets with inviting sights, sounds and aromas as one of Ireland’s leading food festivals returns from September 8th to September 10th.

Now in its ninth year, Waterford Harvest Festival will focus the spotlight not only on the region’s great food producers, but also on the region’s great chefs and restaurateurs.

Director of Waterford Harvest Festival, Tommie Ryan is excited about the programme expansion for 2017.  “Waterford and its surrounds have a diverse and vibrant food producer scene and amazing chefs who are all too happy to use this local produce.  For those who grow, harvest, cook and produce some of the country’s best food, the Waterford Harvest Festival is a wonderful platform to showcase their work to thousands of people over the three-day festival.”

“We’re looking forward to welcoming back these food heroes to the Festival, and are equally excited about the introduction of some new restaurant events.  We have secured some very talented chefs to create unforgettable dining experiences over the Harvest weekend.”

One of the city’s most exciting chefs, Keith Boyle of the Bay Tree Bistro will host the Festival’s closing event in collaboration with Billy Whitty of Aldridge Lodge, Paul Haynes of La Cote Seafood and Michelin star chef Ken Harker of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet. (This event is sold out).  La Boheme Restaurant, which last year introduced Gautham Iyer’s Brahmin culinary philosophy to Waterford, will host renowned Japanese chef Takashi Miyazaki, while The Olive Tree Restaurant will prepare an exciting communal dining experience.

The Granary Café set in the bustling centre of the city will serve up a sophisticated Afternoon Tea consisting of sumptuous sandwiches, tasty pastries and delectable desserts made from the freshest local produce.  Dooley’s Hotel will host the ever-popular Love Local Lunch, whilst Burzza, in its inimitable style, is preparing a pizza / burger and craft beer pairing weekend.

Ryan added that the festival formula is always a crowd-pleaser because it offers something for everyone.  “In essence, the festival celebrates the food champions from the city and its surrounding counties.  Our food community is dedicated, hard-working and passionate about good food.  The Waterford Harvest Festival gives the public the opportunity to sample the best produce, learn about the food journey and have lots of fun in the meantime.”

Whilst introducing new events to the festival programme this year, such as the Free Flahavan’s Fit Family Breakfast and GastroGays Walsh’s Bakehouse Brunch, many of the elements that were hugely popular in previous years will be retained; the Ballybricken Fair, Blaa eating competition, GIY Grow, Eat, Cook, Festival Markets, Farm to Fork, WIT Calmast science workshops, food and movie pairings, Gintastic lunches, the Sunset Seaweed Feasts, the Fit Food and Wellness Area, Metalman Rocks Craft Beerfest, and the Pip and Pear Pop Up Baby Restaurant and many more. There will also be chainsaw wood carving demonstrations and sheep shearing, along with a whole host of animals for the family to meet.

To find out more about the Waterford Harvest Festival from September 8th to September 10th visit www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie or keep up to date on all things Harvest Fest by checking out #WaterfordHarvest on Facebook and Twitter.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards 2017

At an awards ceremony held at Crosshaven Yacht Club on May 22nd, County Waterford’s beaches were awarded with 4 Blue Flag awards and 7 Green Coast awards for 2017.

These awards are only made to bathing areas with excellent water quality and beach management.  Clonea Beach, Dunmore East Main Strand, Dunmore Councillor’s Strand and Tramore were confirmed Blue Flag status and Green Coast awards were achieved for beaches at Guillamene, Newtown Cove, Ballyquin, Curragh, Goat Island, Annestown and Kilfarassy.

Classifications were based on tests carried out on these beaches over the period 2012 – 2016, with a classification of ‘excellent’ being achieved.

Bonmahon and Ardmore are also designated bathing areas and are candidate Blue Flag Beaches with Bonmahon being classified as sufficient and Ardmore as change.  A new wastewater treatment system was commissioned for Ardmore Village in 2015 which should ensure excellent bathing water quality for the coming season and hopefully the Blue Flag will be awarded soon!

County Waterford is renowned for its 100 km long stunning coastline.  For those wishing to walk, jog, swim, explore rock-pools, surf, scuba dive, fish, kite surf, observe wildlife or just relax, there is a place for you!  As part of its efforts to enhance this natural tourism attraction and provide amenities to the public and ensure good water quality, Waterford City & County Council is committed to ongoing management and stringent monitoring of the 30 bathing water areas dotted along the coast.

The major bathing areas are tested at least every 2 weeks, the medium every 4 weeks and the small at least once during the season, which runs from June 1st to September 15th. These results will be published on the EPA and Council websites and local notice board adjacent to the beach.

The Council’s aim is to help all visitors to the beaches and coastal areas enjoy themselves safely amid the stunning natural beauty of the Waterford coastline.  Waterford City & County Council is also considering the development of coastal Blueways along the Waterford coast. Blueways are coastal routes, where water based activities such as snorkelling and kayaking can be enjoyed.

Members of the public and interest groups are encouraged to provide suggestions on beach and coastal management in the county. Anyone interested should send their suggestions by email to bathing@waterfordcouncil.ie

Further information on Waterford bathing waters can be found on the Council’s website www.waterfordcouncil.ie, on the EPA bathing water website http://splash.epa.ie and on local beach notice-boards.

Let’s get out there and enjoy our beautiful coast!

By Waterford City & County Council

Temporary Closure of Waterford Archives: 14th – 21st August

Waterford Archive will be closed from Monday 14th August until Monday 21st August.

The Archive will be open in High Street on Tuesday 22nd August 10-2. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries.

Beidh Cartlann Phort Láirge dúnta ar an Luain, 14 Mí Lúnasa go dtí Dé Luain 21 Mí Lúnasa.

Beidh an Chartlann ar oscailt arís in an tSráid Ard ar an Máirt 22 Mí Lúnasa 10-2. Gabh mo leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht. Má tá aon cheisteanna, déan teagmháil leis an gCartlannaí ar archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie nó 0761102144.

By Waterford City & County Council

Minister Murphy invites proposals for social housing accommodation for people with special housing needs

Mr. Eoghan Murphy TD, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has invited a further round of housing proposals from Approved Housing Bodies to provide independent living accommodation for people with special housing needs. Funding for this purpose is available under the Capital Assistance Scheme and there are already over 130 approved construction projects in the pipeline that are providing over 1,220 social homes for some of the most vulnerable in our society including the elderly, homeless and people with disabilities.

The completion of projects under the Capital Assistance Scheme is ramping up and has recently seen newly built housing provided by Cluid at Broome Lodge in Dublin 7, by Peter McVerry Trust at St. Agatha’s Court, Dublin 1, by Respond at Carrickmacross and by the Irish Wheelchair Association at Belmullet, Co Mayo.

“The invitation for new projects under the Capital Assistance Scheme, to add to what is already in the pipeline, will help to maximise the contribution that Approved Housing Bodies can make to meeting housing needs. We want a pipeline of delivery across all areas of social housing and, in relation to sheltered housing for the most vulnerable in our society, the Approved Housing Bodies have great capacity for delivering high quality supports”, said Minister Murphy.

Local Authorities will now issue a ‘Call for Proposals’ to invite further construction and acquisition proposals from Approved Housing Bodies to meet this important need. This new ‘Call for Proposals’ under the Capital Assistance Scheme is being made in the context of Rebuilding Ireland, the Government’s Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness. €66 million has been set aside to facilitate the delivery of accommodation this year under the Scheme – expenditure under the scheme in 2016 was €37 million.

The Minister said “The Capital Assistance Scheme projects that are now coming on stream illustrate the very high quality housing that is being provided. We want to add to the pipeline of projects already in place so that we have delivery assured for the next few years. Indeed, I am particularly keen the over 1,000 new sheltered homes already under preparation by Approved Housing Bodies get on site as soon as possible. The funding is in place and each of these projects when completed, will bring about life-changing benefits to the tenants who will live in them”.

The Minister strongly acknowledged the contribution to date of the Approved Housing Bodies in the provision and management of social housing; their role in this regard has been specifically recognised in Rebuilding Ireland.  Working with local authorities, their delivery role under the Capital Assistance Scheme meets an important range of Government priorities in the areas of housing and in improving the quality of life for a range of people with particular needs.

By Waterford City & County Council

Latest #ArtforBuoys piece revealed in Dungarvan

The latest painted buoy in Dungarvan is located between Duckspool and Barnawee.  The artwork is by Shona Shirley Macdonald http://shonashirleymacdonald.com

#ArtforBuoys

By Waterford City & County Council

Carrickphierish Library shortlisted in Chambers Ireland’s Excellence in Local Government Awards

Carrickphierish Campus, Waterford

Good news today: Carrickphierish Library has been shortlisted in the “Best Library Service” category of the Chambers Ireland’s Excellence in Local Government Awards. The awards ceremony will be held in November.

Congratulations to all staff involved in setting up, opening and running the library.

Waterford City and County Council has also been shortlisted for the Waterford Greenway in the “Supporting Tourism” category.

The Excellence in Local Government Awards showcase best practice in local government and recognise the skills, hard work, innovation and enthusiasm within local government that can often go unrecognised.

To see other shortlisted libraries and other categories see :http://www.chambers.ie/events/excellence-in-local-government-awards/

By Waterford City & County Council

Playground at Walton park closed today – 8th August

The Playground at Walton Park, Dungarvan is closed today – Tuesday 8th August.  Closure is required to facilitate essential maintenance.  Linear Park, Davis Street remains open.

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Office Closure

The Council offices in City Hall, Bailey’s New St and the Menapia Building will close between 10.30 and 2.00pm today as a mark of respect to our late colleague Dick Delahunty, R.I.P.

By Waterford City & County Council

Notice of Consideration of setting a Local Adjustment Factor

The local property tax (LPT) is annual self-assessed tax charged on the market value of all residential properties in Ireland. It came into effect on 1st July 2013 and is collected by the Revenue Commissioners.

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended),makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor. The members of Waterford City and County Council will meet in September 2017 to consider this matter. They may set a local adjustment factor within the range of +/- 15% of the basic rate, or may decide not to adjust the basic rate.

We are now calling for written submissions from the public on this issue.

To make your submission you can write to: Local Property Tax Consultation, Finance Section, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, Waterford OR email: LPT@waterfordcouncil.ie

All submissions must be received by August 26th, 2017. There is no prescribed format for a submission.

By Waterford City & County Council

Congrats to Waterford’s Thomas Barr

Congrats to Thomas Barr on winning his 7th national title at Santry over the weekend.  Barr saw off stiff competition from training partner Paul Byrne to win the 400m hurdles in a time of 49.79.

//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Reopening of the Applemarket, Waterford – Changes in Traffic Flow

FROM TODAY, MONDAY 24TH JULY 2017
(Waterford City Centre Urban Renewal Scheme Part VIII 08/15)

The Applemarket will be officially opened to the public on Friday 21st July and will be reopened to traffic from Monday 24th July.   From Monday the following traffic flow changes will come into operation:

  • Stephen Street – traffic flow will be one way southbound only from its junction at Patrick Street to its junction with Newgate Street.
  • New Street  – traffic flow will be one way westbound from its junction with the Apple Market to its junction with Johns Lane/New Street.
  • Patrick Street – traffic flow will be one way eastbound from its junction with Mayor’s Walk to its junction with Stephen Street.

A map detailing these traffic changes is included below.

 

 

Fergus Galvin,

Director of Services,

Roads, Water and Environment.

By Waterford City & County Council

Request for Expressions of Interest for provision of social housing through turnkey acquisition

WCCC 17/405

Waterford City & County Council are seeking to purchase new 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments and houses for social housing through turnkey developments in Waterford City & County.

Waterford City & County Council are therefore seeking expressions of interest from private developers and building contractors for housing proposals with planning permission for new 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments and houses in Waterford City and towns and villages within County Waterford.

All purchases of social housing have to be approved by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.  Please note that Waterford City & County Council are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

Expressions of Interest Forms are available from the Housing Section, Waterford City & County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford and below.

Expressions of Interest must be returned clearly marked WCCC 17/405/Housing to: WCCC 17/405/Housing, Tender Box, Waterford City & County Council, Customer Services, Baileys New Street, Waterford
by the closing date of 15:00 hrs on Friday 25th August 2017.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reopening of the Applemarket, Waterford – Changes in Traffic Flow

FROM MONDAY 24TH JULY 2017
(Waterford City Centre Urban Renewal Scheme Part VIII 08/15)

The Applemarket will be officially opened to the public on Friday 21st July and will be reopened to traffic from Monday 24th July.   From Monday the following traffic flow changes will come into operation:

  • Stephen Street – traffic flow will be one way southbound only from its junction at Patrick Street to its junction with Newgate Street.
  • New Street  – traffic flow will be one way westbound from its junction with the Apple Market to its junction with Johns Lane/New Street.
  • Patrick Street – traffic flow will be one way eastbound from its junction with Mayor’s Walk to its junction with Stephen Street.

A map detailing these traffic changes is included below.

 

 

Fergus Galvin,

Director of Services,

Roads, Water and Environment.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterside Car Park open to the public from today

Waterford City and County Council is pleased to announce that the new Waterside Car Park is now open to the public and offers low cost and convenient car parking.

The new car park which will cater for over 300 cars is located within a short walking distance to amenities such as City Centre shopping, the Viking Triangle, the People’s Park and offers low-cost short term or all day term parking – the parking rates are €1 per hour or €3.60 for all day parking.

For those unfamiliar with Waterford, the location of this car park can be seen on Google maps here.

Latest News
Made in Waterford and hosted in the EU :)