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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

Temporary Road Closure : R684 Dunmore East

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 road to through traffic from 9.00am to 1.30pm on Saturday 10th June, 2023 to facilitate the Hook or by Crook Triathlon in Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.

Road to be closed:

  • Curraghmore Terrace from its junction with the R684, part of Glenville
    Terrace, and along Wellington Terrace to Dunmore East Golf Club.

Diversion route:

From the roundabout at Horsequarter follow the R684 out to the Leperstown Road (L-4074), turning right onto the Leperstown Road. Continue through to the Commons Road (L-8051), turning right at this junction onto the Commons Road. Follow this road to the junction with the Leckaun Road (L-4075), turning right onto the Leckaun Road.

Follow this road onto Dunmore East straight onto the Killea Road (L-4209) to
the end of diversion at the Strand.

Objections or submissions may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford not later than 4pm on Friday 5th May 2023.

By Waterford City & County Council

Road users urged to take greater care on roads over the May Bank Holiday Weekend

An Garda Síochána and RSA urge road users to take greater care on roads over the May Bank Holiday Weekend as deaths increase by 8% in 2023 

  • 4 people killed and 27 seriously injured* over May Bank Holiday 2022.
  • Gardai to focus on Life Saver Offences over bank holiday including, speeding, impaired driving, non-seatbelt wearing and distracted driving.
  • 154 people arrested for driving under the influence over the 2022 May Bank Holiday Weekend, 13% of these arrests made between the hours of 6am to 2pm

Thursday 27 April 2023:  An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging all road users to take care this May Bank Holiday Weekend as provisional road collision figures show that here has been an 8% increase in road deaths to date in 2023.

The appeal comes as RSA collision data shows that the May Bank Holiday is a high risk period for collisions with a total of 7 people killed and 83 people seriously injured over the weekend in the last 5 years. Last year’s bank holiday was a tragic weekend for road safety with four fatalities and 27 people seriously injured.

Enforcement statistics released by An Garda Síochána for last year’s May Bank Holiday show that they detected.

  • 2,820 speeding incidents,
  • 154 motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 13% of these were recorded between the hours of 6am and 2pm across the weekend.
  • 91 drivers not wearing a seatbelt, and
  • 212 drivers using a mobile phone.

An Garda Síochána will have an increased presence on the roads across the country, over the high-risk bank holiday, targeting the four lifesaver offences and dangerous driving activity.

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries, Garda National Roads Policing Bureau said, “As the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, we urge you to prioritise safety on the roads. The Gardaí will have a high visibility presence this weekend and a focus on the four lifesaver offences; speeding, mobile phone use while driving, seatbelt compliance and intoxicated driving. It’s up to each and every one of us to do our part to keep ourselves and others safe.

“We focus on these offences as research tells us that they are the biggest causes of fatal and serious injuries on the road. You can do your part this weekend by driving within the speed limit and according to the road and traffic conditions, putting on your seatbelt and ensuring all passengers do likewise before commencing your journey.

“When behind the wheel, ignore your phone it’s not worth the distraction and finally never, ever drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs and remember that you may still be over the limit the following morning. By following these simple guidelines, we can all do our part to prevent accidents and keep our roads safe.

“Let’s make this May Bank Holiday weekend a safe and enjoyable one for all.”

Ms. Sarah O’Connor, Director of Partnership and External Affairs, Road Safety Authority said, “I want to appeal to all road users to slow down and take extra care. The roads will be a much busier with people travelling on short breaks – many will be travelling to and from sporting and local events too, so the advice is to slow down and expect the unexpected on your journey. I would also specifically appeal to drivers to watch out for people cycling, walking, horse riding and riding motorbikes. By doing so, we can ensure that the weekend remains free of trauma for families. This is not an impossible thing to achieve as there were no fatalities over the recent St. Patrick’s bank holiday weekend – together we can do this again this weekend.

To help drivers stay alert behind the wheel over the Bank Holiday Weekend, the RSA and Applegreen will provide free cups of coffee to drivers between 2pm and 8pm on Friday 28th April and Monday 1st May at participating service stations. Simply say ‘RSA’ or ‘Driver Reviver’ to the till operator to avail of a free coffee. A list of participating stations is available at www.applegreenstores.com/ie/locations

To date in 2023, a total of 56 people have died on Irish roads, an increase of 4 compared to the same date in 2022.

ENDS

By Waterford City & County Council

Poetry Day Ireland : See Molly Twomey in Dungarvan library tonight

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, new poet Molly Twomey will read from her recent publication Raised Among Vultures in Dungarvan Library at 7.00 pm on 27th of April. This event is in partnership with Waterford Arts Office. Molly Twomey grew up in Lismore, County Waterford, and graduated in 2019 with an MA in Creative Writing from University College Cork.

In 2021, she was chosen for Poetry Ireland’s Introductions series and awarded an Arts Council Literature Bursary. Her debut collection, Raised Among Vultures, was published in May 2022 with The Gallery Press.

By Waterford City & County Council

Advanced Notice – Temporary Road Closure – L1032, Church Road, Modeligo

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 road to through traffic from 26th May to 13th June, 2023 to facilitate the Watermains Rehabilitation.

Road to be closed:
• L1032 Modeligo Church Road.

Diversion Route:
• Via L1031-2 Glen Road Lower, the N72 and the R671 Clashmore-Clonmel Road.

By Waterford City & County Council

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta ar fáil

Tá áthas ar Chomhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge agus Coiste Dhún Garbhán le Gaeilge a fhógairt go mbeidh Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta ar fáil do dhaltaí meánscoile ó Phort Láirge.

Más mian leat freastal ar chúrsa coicíse i gColáiste na Rinne, i gceartlár na Gaeltachta an samhraidh seo, is féidir foirmeacha iarratais a fháil ó Chomhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge.

Chun a thuilleadh eolais faoi na Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta a fháil, déan teagmháil le Máire Seó Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge ar 058 22001 nó r-phost: msbreathnach@waterfordcouncil.ie.

Is é an dáta deiridh d’iarratais ná an Aoine, 28 Aibreán.

Waterford City & County Council and the Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge Committee are delighted to announce Gaeltacht Scholarships for second level students from Waterford.

If you’d like to attend a two-week course at Coláiste na Rinne, in the heart of the Gaeltacht this summer, application forms are available from Waterford City and County Council.

To find out more about the Gaeltacht Scholarships call Máire Seó Breathnach, Irish Officer on 058 22001 or e-mail: msbreathnach@waterfordcouncil.ie.

Closing date for applications is Friday, April 28th.

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Recruitment : 3 current positions

Jobs must be applied for on the official application form provided for each post. Completed application forms must be returned by email only to the e-mail address specified on the individual application form. Qualifications and particulars for each job will be provided with each application form.

  1. Civil Technician – Grade 1
  2. Head of Enterprise – LEO Waterford
  3. Retained Firefighter, Ardmore

See https://waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm for all details

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

Traffic Management on R448 Newrath Roundabout

Please note, Kilkenny County Council will operate surface retexturing works on the R448 at Newrath Roundabout commencing Tuesday 25th April until Thursday 27th April, 2023, from 9:30am to 5:30pm each day.

To facilitate these works, traffic management including Stop/Go will be in operation during the works and motorist are advised to expect delays.

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