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Dungarvan Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme 2023

Waterford City & County Council is implementing a scheme for the sponsorship of roundabouts around our city and county.

The Council is seeking to engage with businesses and organisations who wish to enhance our city and county’s built environment while benefiting from advertising opportunities being offered on two roundabouts in the Dungarvan area.

An applicant may submit a tender for either one or both roundabouts. Where a number of tenders are received for a particular roundabout, the sponsorship will be awarded to the highest tenderer.

Overview

  • This tender relates to the sponsorship of two roundabouts on public roads on the N25 Dungarvan Bypass.
  • The two roundabouts are Springmount Roundabout and Strandside Roundabout which are located on the N25 Dungarvan Bypass.
  • The sponsorship duration will commence in June 2023 and conclude in December 2027.
  • The sponsorship fee is per annum for four years from 2024–2027 and for 2023 is for seven months pro rata of the annual fee from 2024–2027 as the sponsorship period will commence on 1st June 2023. Part payments will not be accepted.

Tender Documents
Full tender document, map, fee information, specifications, tender form etc. are available here in the TENDER DOCUMENT.

Communications
Communications in connection with the Tender or requests for clarification should be addressed to: Anthony Russell, Administrative Officer, Environment Department, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

E-mail: arussell@waterfordcouncil.ie

The latest date for receipt of communications in connection with this tender is: 4:00pm on Friday, 5th May 2023.

Closing date for receipt of tenders is 4:00pm on Friday, 12th May 2023.

By Waterford City & County Council

Autism Friendly Waterford bid gets underway

The Autism Friendly Waterford initiative was launched on Sunday in the Tower Hotel with over 200 in attendance.

Addressing the gathering, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr John O’Leary said this initiative “will help overcome barriers and bring great benefits to the city”. Waterford has already been voted the best place to live in Ireland. This, he added, would be another feather in our cap if we became the first Autism Friendly City in Ireland with Waterford leading the way in creating a truly inclusive society.

Dick White from AsIAm, gave a brief overview of the programme. David Galvin, a teacher from the ASD unit in St. Paul’s Secondary School, spoke of the gaps in the education system that need to be addressed. He also outlined the wonderful work that is being done in St. Paul’s, not only to cater for autistic students, but also to create a culture of tolerance and acceptance of diversity amongst the school population.  Amanda Fox from the Cara Autism Support Service in the National Learning Network, spoke of her own late diagnosis and how she organised a party to celebrate it and to help her son come to terms with his diagnosis.

Maolíosa Ní Chléírigh, Tish Holton, Deborah Gray and Frances Jacob explained their vision of a three year programme, with businesses and public services being asked to take measures to become autism friendly by undergoing staff training, providing sensory accommodations and giving employment, where appropriate to autistic people.  80% of autistic people are underemployed because the system does not cater for them.

The event was sponsored by Healthy Ireland and Waterford Lions Club, with the support of WLR and the initiative is being rolled out in partnership with Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Chamber.

For more information visit the website at www.autismfriendlywaterford.com or email autismfriendlywaterford@gmail.com

By Waterford City & County Council

Craig Breen- Book of Condolonce

Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. John O’ Leary extended his condolences to the family of Craig Breen on his sudden and tragic passing in Croatia.
“Craig was a young man with a passion for motor sport and he achieved so much in his all-too-short career. From a young age, his talent and passion for motorsport were apparent and that was reflected in the numerous rallies he won, from the Irish National Junior Rally Championship to the Super 2000 World Rally Championship.
“Craig achieved so much in his career and it was with pride that the people of Waterford, Kilkenny and Ireland followed his trajectory around the world. He was generous and giving of his time and advice to the next generation, inspiring them with his love of motorsport.”
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Craig’s family, his parents Jackie and Ray, his sister Kellie, his extended family, wide circle of friends and the motorsport community at this difficult time.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
A Book of Condolence has been opened for the late Craig Breen at City Hall, Waterford and at Civic Offices, Dungarvan. The Books will be open for members of the public to sign from the hours of 9.30am to 4pm.
An online Book of Condolence is also available at https://zfrmz.eu/tgeCi67WEZkEsA0xqfxn

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure Arrangements : West Waterford Festival of Food

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 15th and Sunday, 16th April, 2023 to facilitate the West Waterford Festival of Food.

Roads to be closed:
From 6am until 8pm Saturday 15th April the following roads shall close:
• L3139 – Davitt’s Quay (from it’s Junction with Bridge Street to Harbour Street)
• L3136 – Carberry’s Lane
• L3137 – Galwey’s Lane
• L3169 – Thompson’s Lane

Parking on all the above mentioned streets shall be restricted from 6pm the night before.
No parking shall be allowed on Davitt’s Quay during the road closures. Access to the Garvey’s Supervalu Car Park on Davitt’s Quay shall be maintained via entrance on Cross Bridge Street, with all vehicles exiting via Bridge Street.

Traffic Diversions – Saturday 15th April 2023:
All traffic from the L3122 “The Lookout Road” shall be diverted via L3131 Quay Street to L3128 Church Street and onto L3126 Emmet Street.
All traffic travelling from R911 – T.F. Meagher Street shall be diverted onto L3139 (North or South). There will be no access to eastbound traffic to the The Causeway for the duration of the event. Westbound traffic will be unaffected except for a 30 min period during the RNLI “Duck Race” event when the road shall close.

From 6am until 9pm Sunday 16th April the following roads shall close:
• R911 – Grattan Square
• R911 – Saint Mary’s Street
• R911 – T.F. Meagher Street
• L3132 – Parnell Street
• R672 – O’Connell Street (from its Junction with R911 and Western Terrace)
• L3135 – Crossbridge Street
• L3137 – Galwey’s Lane

Parking on all the above mentioned streets shall be restricted from 6pm the night before.
Traffic Diversions – Sunday 16th April 2023:
All vehicles travelling from R911 The Causeway shall be diverted onto L3139 (North or South). All vehicles travelling from R911 Saint Mary Street shall turn right onto R672 O’Connell Street.

Advisory:
From 8am until 12am Friday 14th April 2023 part of the area of Walton Park adjacent to
the Causway will close for the ticketed “Park After Dark” event. Access to the park via the
Causeway Entrance will be restricted during these times but all other entrances and access to the park shall remain unaffected.

By Waterford City & County Council

Kieran O’Donnell TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning visits Waterford

Kieran O’Donnell TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning visited Waterford today to view progress on several URDF projects and Waterford’s newest affordable housing sites.

 

Arriving at City Hall, the Minister was welcomed by Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary, Michael Walsh, Chief Executive Waterford City and County Council, members of the management team, and elected representatives.

The Minister then toured four URDF project sites in the city centre; Parade Quay, George’s Street, Beach Tower Square and Barker Place.

Minister O’Donnell also visited Ostmen Place, a social housing development consisting of 14 social housing units in Ballytruckle, funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Housing for All programme and St. Joseph’s House Housing Development, on the landmark site on Manor Hill. The former convent consists of 50 units located (a mix of one- and two-bedroom dwellings) within the main building, while 21 units are located in the various out-building clusters on the site.

The Minister also visited Summerfields, one of three new affordable housing complexes in Waterford city.

By Waterford City & County Council

Draft municipal district of Dungarvan/Lismore Control of parking bye-laws 2023

Have Your Say !

The Dungarvan/Lismore District of Waterford in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 131A of the Local Government Acts 1925 to 2014, Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, as amended, and by Section 101 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, as amended, hereby gives notice that it has prepared Draft Municipal District of Dungarvan/Lismore Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2023 for the regulation and control of parking in respect of the area comprising the Dungarvan/Lismore District of Waterford.

The Draft Bye-Laws are available for inspection below and during normal office hours from Wednesday 22nd March 2023 to Thursday 20th April, 2023, at the Council’s Customer Services Departments in Civic Offices, Dungarvan and Bailey’s New Street, Waterford.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the Draft Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2023. Submissions should be lodged with Aideen Jacob, Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Waterford City & County Council, City Hall, Waterford, or by email to ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4.00pm on Thursday 4th May, 2023.

Full details can be had in the document below.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder: Town Village Renewal Scheme 2023

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme supports projects to rejuvenate rural towns and villages across #Waterford, projects that will increase attractiveness of the town or village, enhance the town or village’s environment and amenities or promote the town or village’s potential for tourism.

Grant funding available is from €20,000 to  €500,000.

For more information click https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/economic-development/rural-economic-development/town-village-renewal.htm

To get the application form you can email: townvillagerenewal@waterfordcouncil.ie

Closing date for submissions is Friday, 05th May 2023.

By Waterford City & County Council

Bealtine Festival Flagship Choir

Another first for Waterford Libraries, as Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir has been chosen as the Bealtaine Flagship Choir for a packed programme of Dawn / Dusk Chorus events in 2023.

Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration of creativity in older age. Bealtaine takes place each May for the entire month.  The ancient festival of Bealtaine or Beltane (held on May 1), marked the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, and heralded the start of summer.

The Festival brings together people from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people and to promote the skills, experiences and exposure that can lead to a rich creative life for all older people.

Event Description:

The Dawn Chorus is a nationwide choral event in which older people come together with a choir in their locality and sing at dawn to welcome the day and the season. The Bealtaine Flagship Choir for 2023 is Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir led by Anne Woodworth, who will sing in the beautiful surrounds of the Dunmore East Library at Fisherman’s hall (overlooking the harbour). Sunday 7th May 8am

The Bealtaine Choir will also perform a Dusk Chorus in the sensory garden of Carrickphierish Library. The garden opened in September 2022 and is an accessible space that is sensory rich, welcoming and engaging for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy with their families and friends. Thursday 25th May 6pm

All are welcome to join in these free events. Livestream also available on the Bealtaine Facebook page.  In partnership with Sing Ireland and Waterford City And County Council.

The event links are here:

By Waterford City & County Council

Ecological Writing Workshop in the Molly Keane Writers Retreat

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to invite applications for bursaries to attend an , Ardmore, Co. Waterford from 25th to 27th August 2023. (Details of the workshop with Lani O’ Hanlon are on the flyer attached).

If you would like to be considered for this non residential bursary and are resident within Waterford City and County Council’s administrative area, please email an expression of interest to morgan@waterfordcouncil.ie stating why you would feel that this workshop would benefit your writing and confirm your full postal address.

Entries must be received on or before Friday 21st April 2023 at 12 noon to the above email address only.

The right not to award a bursary is retained and no correspondence will be entered into regarding decisions.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford City Marina : Visitor Berths Closed Until 2025

If you’re a boating enthusiast or a user of Waterford City’s marina, please take note of the latest update regarding the marina.

Construction work on the sustainable transport bridge across the River Suir has commenced. This bridge is a crucial part of the North Quays development, as it will connect the city’s north and south sides, creating new opportunities for businesses, residents, and visitors alike. However, in order to facilitate these works, the visitor berths at Waterford City Marina have closed until 2025.

If you had planned to moor your yacht at the marina during this time, you may be disappointed to hear that it won’t be possible. However, it’s important to note that this closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all involved in the construction of the new bridge. The project is expected to take approximately 2.5 years, at which point the marina will to re-open to visiting yachts.

Waterford City & County Council apologises for this temporary inconvenience, but if you’re looking to explore the beautiful waters of Waterford and experience the city’s rich culture and history, mark your calendar for 2025, and plan your trip accordingly.

In the meantime, if you’re interested in securing a long-term berth at the marina, a waiting list is in place, and the Marina Superintendent can be contacted on 087-2384944.

The marina looks forward to welcoming visitors back in a few years’ time, and in the meantime, there are still plenty of other ways to explore and enjoy the vibrant city of Waterford.

By Waterford City & County Council

Step into summer in Waterford

With warmer weather on the horizon, businesses across Waterford city and county have started to welcome both domestic and international visitors for what is set to be a busy summer season throughout the city & county. With particular interest from the American market, international bookings to the region are already strong.

Waterford is well situated from Ireland’s major airports and ports. The Port of Waterford and the harbour in Dunmore East are also critical players in Waterford’s tourism industry, acting as a gateway to Ireland’s Ancient East, with 24 ships and 27,339 passengers to visit Waterford by cruise ship in 2023. It is a short distance from major cities such as Cork and Dublin and is easily accessible by public transport.

This week, Visit Waterford launched its 2023 summer campaign ‘Take A Hike, Visit Waterford’, encouraging visitors to immerse themselves in the extensive walking and hiking routes throughout Waterford city and county from the award-winning greenway to the UNESCO Copper Coast. Visit Waterford aims to entice locals and holidaymakers alike to step into the heart of Ireland’s oldest city and enjoy the locally sourced culinary offerings, finest hospitality and world-renowned cultural experiences both the city and county offer.

Sara Dolan, Chairperson of Visit Waterford and Commercial Director for Mount Congreve and Waterford Treasures, said: “The Irish tourism market is a very competitive industry, but we are very confident in Waterford city and county’s offering as a premium destination in Ireland’s Ancient East. The tourism industry here in Waterford is continually evolving and growing, offering an abundance of things to do and see across the county. Waterford’s diverse landscape is host to a wide range of impressive hiking and walking trails; it is the ultimate destination for adventure seekers, families and those on leisurely breaks. I would encourage old and new visitors to visit Waterford this summer.”

The recent re-opening of Mount Congreve Gardens at the beginning of March marked the start of a busy year for Waterford following a seven million investment, while both the Waterford Greenway extension to the city centre and the Museum of the Irish Wake are both set to open in the coming weeks, adding greatly to the city & counties vibrant cultural offering.

Cllr. John O’Leary, Mayor of the City and County of Waterford, said: “Not only does the summer season bring our ‘sunny southeast’ reputation to life, but it also brings back visitors to our city and county. We look forward to a busy summer, hoping to see local businesses thrive from increased footfall from domestic and international visitors. Spend the day hiking up the Comeraghs and exploring the coastal towns of Ardmore and Dunmore East, or take in the history of the Vikings and our ancient city – there is something for everyone. Waterford is a must-visit destination all year round, especially in the summer.”

Mealla Fahey, Project Manager at Lismore Heritage Centre and Director at Visit Waterford, added: “Waterford truly has so much to offer as a destination. Not only is Waterford home to Ireland’s oldest

city, bursting with history, but the county also boasts spectacular views from beaches and cliff walks to renowned landmarks across the county. From Lismore to Tramore, there is something for everyone to enjoy. With the much-loved Waterford greenway now running from Dungarvan right down to the city centre, it further links the west to east, strengthening Waterford’s tourism offering even More.”

Visit Waterford is supported by Waterford City and County Council, Fáilte Ireland, local hospitality, amenity, and entertainment providers. For further information on Visit Waterford head over to www.visitwaterford.com

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By Waterford City & County Council

Scéim Deontas Pobail Dheich mBliana na gCuimhneachán

Scéim Deontas Pobail
Tá Scéim Deontas Pobail Dheich mBliana na gCuimhneachán oscailte i gcomhair hiarratais.

Sé an Luan, 17 Aibreáin ag 4.00i.n. an dáta deiridh i gcomhair iarratais.

Clár Deich mBliana na gCuimhneachán Phort Láirge 2023
Lean 1923 de bheith ina am suaite i bPort Láirge nuair a chuaigh oibrithe feirme amach ar stailc agus bhí ceardchumainn ar fud na cathrach agus an chontae ar stailc agus iad ag troid ar son pá agus coinníollacha níos fearr sa Saorstát nua. Bhí iarrachtaí á ndéanamh chun an geilleagar agus an bonneagar a atógáil agus a chur i bhfeidhm. Reáchtáladh olltoghchán i mí Lúnasa 1923 agus bhí na chéad chéimeanna á nglacadh chun náisiún nua a chruthú trí bhallraíocht i gConradh na Náisiún.

Ba thráth athraithe é seo le go leor chun iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar Dheich mBliana na gCuimhneachán. Tá clár scannán, foilseachán agus tionscadal pobail ag Coiste Cuimhneacháin Phort Láirge chun tacú le mioniniúchadh a dhéanamh ar imeachtaí Dheich mBliana na gCuimhneachán i bPort Láirge.

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