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Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing 2023

Good Vibrations, Celebrating Love, Life and Magic, and Standing Shoulder to Shoulder are some of the highlights of this year’s Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing.  Taking place in Waterford Monday 13 to Saturday 18 February, the Well Festival features an inspirational line-up of fun, free, inventive and sociable arts events for all ages.

In this, its tenth year, the festival presents musicians, artists, poets, storytellers and dancers, as well as a programme of Wellies, the festival’s events for younger audiences.  The full festival programme is available from www.wellwaterford.com and can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing champions and celebrates all the ways that the arts help us to feel good.  Each day, festival-goers will have the opportunity to witness colourful, beautiful, thought-provoking music, art, movement and literature, and to experience the joy of creativity through a range of workshops and interactive opportunities for all ages.Festival 2023 Highlights
Highlights of the Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing 2023 programme include:

  • Fancy a lift?, a daily poetry postcard, curated by poet Stephen James Smith, delivered on meal trays to patients at University Hospital Waterford (UHW), through Waterford Libraries and online via www.wellwaterford.com ;
  • Celebrating Love, Life and Magic, a St Valentine’s Day joyful, inclusive dance workshop led by Traces Dance Ensemble members Grace Howley and Brian McSweeney, with mentor support from Trish Murphy, Dee Grant and Rachel Ní Bhraonáin;
  • Standing Shoulder to Shoulder, a special exhibition by the Waterford New Community Women’s Shed and the Déise Men’s Shed, demonstrating the wellbeing benefits of coming together to learn and share new skills in a safe, relaxed space;
  • Why Arts?, the Well Festival Keynote conversation, featuring Dr Chris Fitzpatrick, poet and former Master of the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital Dublin, and journalist and proud Waterford woman Jennifer O’Connell;
  • Good Vibrations, a continuous professional development (CPD) workshop for musicians working in mental health settings, led by Jane O’Brien Moran
  • Cuppa & Ceol, a sociable, music-infused tea party with well-known musician Liam Merriman;
  • A range of workshops for all ages, including Wet Felting with artist Catherine Callanan; The Big Reel, a relaxing movement workshop with dancer Philippa Donnellan and musician Sadhbh O’Sullivan, and Aga’s Baby Story Massage Taster Class, a wellbeing workshop for parents and their babies;
  • Healing Sounds Sessions with Waterford Healing Arts Trust’s musicians at the bedside of patients and residents in various settings;
  • Embrace the arts at your library, a special Well Festival selection of books celebrating the benefits of reading, curated by Waterford Libraries staff;
  • Find the Butterfly, Find the Bee, a special exhibition at University Hospital Waterford created by artist John Conway from his conversations with professional healthcare staff working in paediatric settings;
  • and the much loved festival flagship event We haven’t had an earthquake lately, supported and hosted by The Book Centre Waterford, led once again by Guest MC Catherine Drea.
  • For younger audiences, the Wellies programme invites children and young people to finesse their Circus Crafts and Juggling skills with Enda Moran, get lost in their imaginations with Joe Brennan’s Magical Stories and hone their drawing skills in a Children’s Illustration Workshop with Well Festival favourite Shona Shirley MacDonaldSpeaking at the launch of the festival programme, Claire Meaney, Director of Waterford Healing Arts Trust, said “We are thrilled to present our tenth Well Festival in Waterford in person this year.  Having re-imagined our festival over the past three years in the virtual space, we can’t wait to come together with our lovely audiences to experience, in person, the power of the arts to lift our spirits and nurture our wellbeing.”Breda O’Shea of Waterford City and County Libraries added “Winter into spring is a great time of year for our festival, with the promise of new beginnings, connection and colour.  We invite you, the people of Waterford, and our Well friends far and wide, to join us as we explore, reach out and make new connections each day.”Sile Penkert, Executive Director of Garter Lane Arts Centre, continued “The Well Festival gives us a unique opportunity to offer inspiring experiences to our community, to creatively engage with each other, and to remind ourselves of the beauty that exists all around us, even in the midst of challenging times.  We hope that, through our festival programme, our audiences will find their own route to self-expression and creative fulfilment and we look forward to welcoming everyone to our events.”The Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing is funded by the Arts Council, the HSE and Waterford City and County Council, with generous support from Sanofi.  The festival is presented by Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford City and County Libraries and Waterford Healing Arts Trust.  The full festival programme is available at www.wellwaterford.com

By Waterford City & County Council

Boxer Kelyn Cassidy announced as Grand Marshall for 2023 Waterford St. Patrick’s Day Parade

National boxing champion Kelyn Cassidy has been announced as the Grand Marshall of the 2023 Waterford St. Patrick’s Day parade.

A top-class boxer, 24-year old Kelyn represents the Saviour’s Crystal Club in Waterford City and is also a member of the Irish Amateur Boxing Team.  The Waterford athlete is the reigning and back-to-back National Senior Elite Light Heavyweight champion and reached the quarterfinals of the last World Championships in Belgrade.

Speaking at the reveal of Cassidy as this year’s Grand Marshall, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. John O’Leary said:

“Kelyn was a wonderful suggestion as Grand Marshall this year, as our theme is “The Best of Waterford”.  He is a true champion in the ring, and a gentleman outside it.  I have no doubt he will be a leader in our community in years to come.  I’d like to congratulate him on being named the Grand Marshall for this special day in our annual calendar.”

Cassidy cites the people of Waterford as a big inspiration when he is competing in the boxing ring.  Speaking to Waterford City & County Council Communications Office, he said:

“I receive amazing support from home whenever I’m competing abroad.  My family and club are always behind me, and I know the people of Waterford are too.  I’ll be counting on their support this year as I attempt to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic team.  That process starts in Poland this June at the European games.”

Chairperson of the festival organising committee, Johnny Codd added :

“Kelyn’s recent victories, including becoming a two-time National Elite Champion, have inspired us all and we are proud to have him represent Waterford on our national holiday.”

The theme for this year is ‘The Best of Waterford” and the festival will feature many exciting entries from Waterford’s people and community groups, showcasing our diverse culture, famous heritage, and our musical and burgeoning artistic talent.

On Friday 17th March, Waterford St. Patrick’s Day parade will start, as usual, at 1pm, with entries gathering at the Bridge Street end of the Quay. The parade leads off from the Bus Station and will proceed along the Quay, past the Clock Tower and the Plaza, concluding at the Parnell Street end of the Mall.

To find out more details of the St. Patricks Day three-day festival visit www.stpatricksfestivalwaterford.com or keep an eye on social media channels.

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Photos by Colin Shanahan – DigiCol Photography (c) 2023 – http://www.digicolphotography.com

By Waterford City & County Council

Recruitment : Retained Firefighters (Portlaw, Dunmore East & Tramore)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position from which any future vacancies will be filled:

RETAINED (PART-TIME) FIREFIGHTER

for the following locations:

  • Portlaw
  • Dunmore East
  • Tramore

REMUNERATION:   Annual Retained Allowance

  • 0-2 years service €8,696
  • 2-5 years service €9,664
  • 5-10 years service €10,834
  • 10 + €11,907

Additional payment for attendance at Fires and Drills and Clothing Allowance.

  • Persons must reside and, if employed, work within 3 kms distance or 5 mins travelling of the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time as set by the Chief Fire Officer.
  • Persons must hold a full unendorsed Class B driving licence or a provisional Class B driving licence.
  • Persons must be able to provide proof of release from workplace to respond to fire calls if necessary.
  • Applicants must be over 18 and under 55 years old.
  • Candidates may be shortlisted on the information provided on the application form.

** APPLY ONLINE HERE **

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on Thursday, 23rd February 2023.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

By Waterford City & County Council

Draft Dungarvan/Ballinroad & Tramore Local Area Plans 2023-2029

Waterford City and County Council has published pre-draft ‘Issues Papers’ for the Dungarvan/Ballinroad Local Area Plan and the Tramore Local Area Plan.

The purpose of these LAPs is to set out an overarching strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore over the life of the LAPs to 2029.

The LAPs will incorporate a spatial framework for guiding the future development of transportation, regeneration, heritage, social and community infrastructure/ amenities and natural/ cultural assets in both Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore.

The LAPs will be based on and be fully consistent with the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 – 2028, and in particular the; The Core Strategy, Vision, Strategic Outcomes, Land Use Zoning Objectives, Housing Strategy and other strategies underpinning the Development Plan. In other words, the LAP will give a local focus to the strategies of the Development Plan.

The LAP process provides a fresh opportunity to take a ‘big picture’ approach to looking at the key issues affecting Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore and plot a development strategy for their future sustainable growth and regeneration. Therefore, local input is considered vital to the entire LAP process and the Planning Authority values what you have to say. It is intended that these Issues Papers will kick-start interest and debate which will provide helpful feedback, and result in stronger and more informed Local Area Plans.

The pre-draft issues papers for Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore can be viewed online at https://consult.waterfordcouncil.ie/en/browse

In addition, copies of the pre-draft issues papers are available to view at the following locations:

  • Customer Care Office, Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, X35 Y326
  • Customer Care Office, Bailey’s New Street, Waterford, X91 XH42
  • Dungarvan Library, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, X35 AV29
  • Tramore Library, Market Street, Tramore, X91 CY96

The LAPs are currently at the stage of pre-draft public consultation which will be followed by the preparation and publication of a draft LAPs.  If you are interested in the development of Dungarvan/Ballinroad and/or Tramore and wish to contribute to the shaping of their sustainable future, please make a submission.  Public consultation meetings will take place at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan on Wednesday, February 15th between 4pm and 7pm and at Tramore Library, Market Street, Tramore on Thursday, February 16th from 4pm to 7pm.  All are welcome to attend.

Submissions and observations on the pre-draft issues papers or any other key issues that you wish to have considered in the preparation of the new Draft Local Area Plans are invited up until Tuesday,7th March 2023.

Submissions can be made online via the Council’s dedicated public consultation portal (consult.waterfordcouncil.ie) or in writing, marked “Draft Dungarvan and Ballinroad Local Area Plan 2023-2029” or “Draft Tramore Local Area Plan 2023-2029” to the Planning Department, Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford City.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Survey regarding Community Recognition Fund 2023 launched

The Community Recognition Fund 2023 (‘the Fund’) aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries.

The funding is specifically targeted at projects that are located in communities, towns and villages where the highest levels of new arrivals are located – see target areas below.  Projects must be capital in nature and cannot be used to fund or co-fund existing financial commitments from any Government Scheme already approved.

Waterford City & County Council would like to have your input of what community capital projects you would like to see developed or enhanced under this fund.   Projects must directly address local needs and be capable of being delivered over the course of 2023 and early 2024.

Waterford City & County Council will consider all survey submissions before submitting a funding proposal application to the Department of Rural & Community Development.

Target areas:

Areas that have or will host greater than 50 arrivals from the Ukraine and other countries will receive Priority 1 status when assessing submitted projects.   Those areas are:     Waterford City, Tramore, Dungarvan, Lismore & Tallow.

Areas that have or will host greater than 10 arrivals will receive Priority 2 status as follows:  Kilmacthomas, Kilmeaden/Ballyduff Lower, Ballymacarbry, An Rinn, Ardmore, Cappoquin, Faithlegg, Passage East & Dunmore East.

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

The deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest is 4pm, Thursday February 16th.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder : Talk on Sir Frederic William Burton (today)

Waterford Gallery of Art is delighted to present a talk on Sir Frederic William Burton by Dr Marie Bourke on Saturday, February 11th.

Sir Frederic Burton (1816-1900) is the artist renowned for creating Ireland’s Favourite Painting, ‘The Meeting on the Turret Stairs’ (1864).  The watercolour based on a medieval Danish ballad about the ill-starred love between Hellelil and her bodyguard, Hildebrand, features a fleeting moment of intimacy between the two.

Dr Bourke will shed light on the career of the artist, who was born in Wicklow, although his background was in Co. Clare.  Renowned for ‘The Meeting on The Turret Stairs’ (National Gallery of Ireland), Dr Bourke will also discuss some of the women in Burton’s life, notably his fiancée, Mary Palliser from Waterford.

Burton’s painting ‘Portrait of Mary Palliser’ (1871) can be seen on display in the current WGOA exhibition, ‘Portraits: People & Place’ and is currently on loan from the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is thought that the painting was initially gifted to Palliser as an engagement gift from Burton. The couple were engaged for 10 years though never married. Mary died of pneumonia in 1879 and is buried at Comeragh Cemetery, Waterford, close to her family home.

Dr Marie Bourke is a cultural historian and former Keeper-Head of Education at the National Gallery of Ireland.  The author of ‘The Story of Irish Museums 1790-2000’(2013), she curated the National Gallery of Ireland’s recent Frederic William Burton exhibition ‘For the Love of Art.’

She is an Assessor on the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme chair of the RDS Arts Committee and member of the board of the National Library of Ireland.

The talk takes place at 1.30pm on Saturday, February 11th.  Tickets are free but limited.  To reserve your seat for this event, or to enquire about accessibility, email WaterfordGallery@waterfordcouncil.ie or call 051-849 983.

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Image:

‘Portrait of Mary Palliser’ by Sir Frederic Burton which is on display in the Waterford Gallery of Art, 31-32 O’Connell Street, Waterford.

By Waterford City & County Council

New Development Contribution Scheme comes into force

Waterford City and County Council has adopted a new Development Contribution Scheme, in line with the Planning & Development Act 2000, which will cover the period from 2023 to 2029.

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The scheme, accessible on the Council’s website, sets out the framework for the Planning Authority around financial contributions for provision of ‘public infrastructure and facilities’ when granting planning permission.

The 7-year document sets out the basis for determining these contributions and provides for different contributions for different types of development, as well as, for example, allowing for reduced or no contributions in certain circumstances in order to incentivise developments.

The ‘public infrastructure and facilities’ referred to includes initiatives such as the provision of open spaces, recreational and community facilities, roads, car parks, surface water sewers and flood relief work, bus, cycling and transport lanes and so on – all vital to the sustainable development of an area where people live and work.

Development contributions also go towards traffic calming measures, the refurbishment or upgrading of existing infrastructure, and telecommunications infrastructure.

Speaking following the scheme’s formal adoption by the Plenary Council, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary said, “With this new Development Contribution Scheme, we aim to make it easier for developers and business owners to invest in Waterford, while also ensuring that the community benefits from necessary infrastructure.

“One of the key positive messages of this scheme is its highly competitive residential rates.  Our Core Strategy Target is to provide a minimum of 4,824 new homes in County Waterford by 2028, and we believe that by simplifying the residential rates and offering a 25% reduction in contribution for average-sized one-off dwellings in the countryside, we will make it more attractive for developers to invest in residential projects.”

The new Development Contribution Scheme includes exemptions for certain types of development to encourage economic activity and align with guidelines set by the government.

These exemptions include, but are not limited to, developments that are non-profit or for community-related use, restoring or reusing old buildings that are protected, developing in certain designated areas, home extensions and garages, social and affordable housing, adapting homes for people with disabilities, and a new exemption for building residential space above commercial space, known as ‘over the shop living’.

Infrastructure for communications such as masts, dishes and antennae, small-scale renewable energy developments, development related to aviation at Waterford Regional Airport and Business Park, charitable and educational institutions, and certain farm developments also fall under exemption rules.

Speaking about the positive impact this scheme will have, Director of Services for Planning, Waterford City and County Council, Kieran Kehoe said, “Waterford is now highly competitive in terms of residential rates when compared with other authorities.  This scheme sees a 25% reduction in contributions for average-sized one-off dwelling in the countryside and, for example, no contributions applicable for domestic extensions and garages.

“Waterford is very much ‘Open for Business’ and with this Development Contribution Scheme, Waterford City has the most competitive commercial development contribution rate of all the cities in Ireland, making it even easier for commercial developers to invest in the county, while also ensuring that the community benefits from necessary infrastructure upgrades.

“Overall, the Development Contribution Scheme is a balanced approach that considers the needs of developers, business owners, and the community and we believe that it will make Waterford an even more attractive location for investment and development.”

For more on the new Development Contribution Scheme, see the appropriate section on the Council’s website at https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/planning/development-contributions.htm

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford City’s history brought to life by digital story walking trail

A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality was recently launched in Waterford, offering tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone.

Waterford City and County Council in partnership with Imvizar, and with Fáilte Ireland funding under the Destination Town’s Initiative, launched Waterford’s new digital walking trail, which explores the history, culture, and heritage of 15 different locations in the heart of the city centre, including Reginald’s Tower and Waterford Crystal.

Through the use of augmented reality smartphone technology, visitors and locals can experience Waterford’s past by watching digital animations of characters and architecture appear as if they are in the physical world right in front of them. The trail can be accessed for free by scanning one of the numerous QR codes on signs located throughout the city trail.

Speaking at the launch in Waterford’s Medieval Museum, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr John O’ Leary said, “This new digital trail is a first for the South East.  By breathing life into Waterford’s fascinating history and heritage, locals and visitors will be able to get a true sense of Waterford as it was centuries ago.

“Waterford’s Digital Trail is a wonderful addition to our tourism offering.  We have a rich and proud history as Waterford’s Oldest city and to be able to quite literally go back in time and meet the characters from our past is as exciting as it is educational.”

In addition to meeting life-like characters from Waterford’s past, scanning the QR code also provides an audio tale from an historical figure, coupled with interesting facts and a timeline of events. Spanning over a thousand years of Waterford’s history, tourists can listen as Reginald, a Viking King and warlord from the 10th century, describes his quest to launch raids all over Ireland and watch as Thomas Francis Meagher, Leader of the Young Irelanders in the 1848 Rebellion, raises the first Irish tricolour.

Waterford’s history of master craft making is also recognised.  Rachel Penrose, the wife of one of the founders of Waterford Crystal, William Penrose, appears in a recreation of an 18th century glass-blowing scene. Trail users can also meet Anastasia Fleming, a silversmith from the late 1700s, and see a reimagined façade of her silversmith shop.

Adele Keane, Creative Producer, Imvizar said, “When crafting the digital story trail, we wanted to focus on conserving Waterford’s heritage by giving voices to both well-known and lesser-known historical figures. By hearing their stories, and sometimes seeing them in their surroundings, we can better put ourselves in their shoes and imagine what life was like as a silversmith in the 18th century or as a young soldier in World War I.”

Brian O’ Flynn, Head of Regional Development, Ireland’s Ancient East, added, “Fáilte Ireland was pleased to support the development of the innovative Digital Story Trail through our Destination Town Investment Scheme. As today’s tourists are looking for more unique and compelling ways to immerse themselves in the local culture, heritage and history of a destination, this Digital Story Trail will help bring the story of Ireland’s oldest city to life, in new, immersive exciting ways. In addition, the trail, along with the enhancement work at the Viking Triangle due to be completed later this year, will encourage visitors to stay longer both during the day and into the evening, further spreading the benefits of tourism to the local area.”

The new augmented reality story trail from Waterford City and County Council offers a fresh perspective on storytelling that evokes emotions and allows users to walk away with a more memorable experience.

To see the trail in action, visit: https://digitalstorytrail.visitwaterford.com/  (The Digital Story Trail is a mobile experience)

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Earcaíocht : Comhraiceoirí Dóiteáin ar áirithíocht

  • STÁISIÚN DÓITEÁIN PHORTLÁCH
  • STÁISIÚN DÓITEÁIN TRA MÓR
  • STÁISIÚN DÓITEÁIN DHÚN MÓR THOIR

Liúntas Coinnithe Bliantúil

  • 0-2 bhliain seirbhíse €8,696
  • 2-5 blianta seirbhíse €9,664
  • 5-10 blianta seirbhíse €10,834
  • 10 + €11,907

Íocaíocht bhreise as freastal ar Thinte agus Druileanna agus Liúntas Éadaí.

  • Ní mór do dhaoine cónaí agus, má tá siad fostaithe, oibriú laistigh de 3 km nó 5 nóiméad ag taisteal ón Stáisiún Dóiteáin a ligfidh dó / di freagairt laistigh den am tionóil arna shocrú ag an bPríomhoifigeach Dóiteáin.
  • Ní mór do dhaoine ceadúnas iomlán tiomána Aicme B neamhcheadaithe nó ceadúnas tiomána sealadach Aicme B a bheith acu.
  • Ní mór do dhaoine a bheith in ann cruthúnas scaoileadh ón ionad oibre a sholáthar chun freagra a thabhairt ar ghlaonna dóiteáin más gá.
  • Ní mór d’iarratasóirí a bheith os cionn 18 agus faoi 55 bliain d’aois.
  • Féadfar iarrthóirí a chur ar ghearrliosta ar an eolas a chuirtear ar fáil ar an bhfoirm iarratais.

Cuirfear iarratais ar fáil ar líne ag www.waterfordcouncil.ie áit ar féidir tuilleadh sonraí faoin ról a fháil freisin.

Is é an dáta deiridh chun iarratais a fháil ná 4.00 pm Déardaoin, 23 Feabhra 2023.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford City & County Council Festival & Event Grants 2023

Waterford City and County Council has allocated €1,555,557 in festival and event funding to aid with the development and promotion of events across Waterford City and County in 2023.

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The allocation supports 54 festivals and events throughout Waterford City and County with the aim of promoting local festivals that have an economic, tourism, cultural, artistic or community benefit for Waterford.  Funding is also in place to provide training support to help local festivals and events develop and grow.

Speaking following the adoption of the Festival Grants for 2023 Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O Leary said, “As Mayor I am delighted that Waterford City & County Council is in a position to support so many great events across Waterford in the coming year.

“Waterford has always produced an entertaining, inclusive and eclectic programme of events throughout the year.  While we are delighted to continue to support the fantastic big-ticket festivals such as Spraoi, Waterford Harvest Festival and Winterval, it’s great to see the range of new and distinctive events making their mark on the city and county.”

Michael Quinn, Director of Services with Waterford City and County Council added, “The allocations reflect the Council’s commitment to support the strong community spirit across Waterford with so many events happening in 2023.  These events are integral in helping continue to make Waterford the best place to live and visit.”

New events to be supported by 2023 Festival and Events grants include TALAMH, a new event in Waterford that’s set to showcase the amazing landscape and to promote the environmental and well-being benefits of Land Art.  Another new event added to Waterford’s festival calendar is A Scary but Safer Halloween; a frightful but fun and healthy themed Halloween event free from anti-social behaviour, fireworks or bonfires. With a three-week, educational and safety awareness build-up, the main event will take place on Halloween Night from 4.30pm to 8.30pm.

Festival and Events allocations 2023

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Call for Submissions: Tramore & Dungarvan/Ballinroad Local Area Plans (LAP)

Waterford City and County Council has published pre-draft ‘Issues Papers’ for the Dungarvan/Ballinroad Local Area Plan and the Tramore Local Area Plan.

The purpose of these LAPs is to set out an overarching strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore over the life of the LAPs to 2029.

The LAPs will incorporate a spatial framework for guiding the future development of transportation, regeneration, heritage, social and community infrastructure/ amenities and natural/ cultural assets in both Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore.

The LAPs will be based on and be fully consistent with the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 – 2028, and in particular the; The Core Strategy, Vision, Strategic Outcomes, Land Use Zoning Objectives, Housing Strategy and other strategies underpinning the Development Plan. In other words, the LAP will give a local focus to the strategies of the Development Plan.

The LAP process provides a fresh opportunity to take a ‘big picture’ approach to looking at the key issues affecting Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore and plot a development strategy for their future sustainable growth and regeneration. Therefore, local input is considered vital to the entire LAP process and the Planning Authority values what you have to say. It is intended that these Issues Papers will kick-start interest and debate which will provide helpful feedback, and result in stronger and more informed Local Area Plans.

The pre-draft issues papers for Dungarvan/Ballinroad and Tramore can be viewed online at https://consult.waterfordcouncil.ie/en/browse

In addition, copies of the pre-draft issues papers are available to view at the following locations:

  • Customer Care Office, Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, X35 Y326
  • Customer Care Office, Bailey’s New Street, Waterford, X91 XH42
  • Dungarvan Library, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, X35 AV29
  • Tramore Library, Market Street, Tramore, X91 CY96

The LAPs are currently at the stage of pre-draft public consultation which will be followed by the preparation and publication of a draft LAPs.  If you are interested in the development of Dungarvan/Ballinroad and/or Tramore and wish to contribute to the shaping of their sustainable future, please make a submission.  Public consultation meetings will take place at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan on Wednesday, February 15th between 4pm and 7pm and at Tramore Library, Market Street, Tramore on Thursday, February 16th from 4pm to 7pm.  All are welcome to attend.

Submissions and observations on the pre-draft issues papers or any other key issues that you wish to have considered in the preparation of the new Draft Local Area Plans are invited up until Tuesday,7th March 2023.

Submissions can be made online via the Council’s dedicated public consultation portal (consult.waterfordcouncil.ie) or in writing, marked “Draft Dungarvan and Ballinroad Local Area Plan 2023-2029” or “Draft Tramore Local Area Plan 2023-2029” to the Planning Department, Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford City.

Closing date for submissions: midnight on 7th March 2023. Please note that
late submissions will not be considered.

By Waterford City & County Council

Recruitment : Retained Firefighters (Portlaw, Dunmore East & Tramore)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position from which any future vacancies will be filled:

RETAINED (PART-TIME) FIREFIGHTER

for the following locations:

  • Portlaw
  • Dunmore East
  • Tramore

REMUNERATION:   Annual Retained Allowance

  • 0-2 years service €8,696
  • 2-5 years service €9,664
  • 5-10 years service €10,834
  • 10 + €11,907

Additional payment for attendance at Fires and Drills and Clothing Allowance.

  • Persons must reside and, if employed, work within 3 kms distance or 5 mins travelling of the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time as set by the Chief Fire Officer.
  • Persons must hold a full unendorsed Class B driving licence or a provisional Class B driving licence.
  • Persons must be able to provide proof of release from workplace to respond to fire calls if necessary.
  • Applicants must be over 18 and under 55 years old.
  • Candidates may be shortlisted on the information provided on the application form.

** APPLY ONLINE HERE **

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on Thursday, 23rd February 2023.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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