Applications for Beach Lifeguards for Bathing Season 2022 are now open and will be submitted online.
The link to apply online, along with candidate Information Booklet & associated documents, can be found on our website at https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 4th March 2022
Weather advisories and updates/disruptions to services, roads, trees etc. will be posted here as we are made aware of them. Please call 0818 10 20 20 or email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie to report damage/flooding/debris etc.
[ Friday February 18th, 2022]
4.45pm
L- 1041 KILBRIEN BRIDGE – Tree Cleared.
L- 1030 BALLINAMULT TO CAPPOQUIN ROAD Tree Removed.
4:15pm:
UPDATE: L-5069 KILCOONEY is re-opened.
UPDATE: L-7084-0 TICKINCOR Tree removed.
3:28pm:
UPDATE: Fallen tree on L-2024 Toor North before forest entrance removed. Road is now open to traffic.
3:10pm
UPDATE: Tree removed at Blacknock, Kilmeaden.
UPDATE: Fallen tree at Barr an Stuac, Old Parish removed. Road now reopened.
3:05pm
Tree removed along L3021 Briska, Mahon Bridge.
Loose trampoline on the road across from the GAA club in Stradbally, Co Waterford.
2:58pm:
UPDATE: Fallen tree along the Bog Road (L2020) heading towards West Waterford Golf Club now removed. Road open to traffic.
UPDATE: Fallen tree along L-3011 Ballinroad removed. Road open to traffic.
2:53pm:
UPDATE: Fallen Trees at Park Hotel, Dungarvan and Lisfennel Close, Dungarvan now removed and open to traffic
2:40pm:
UPDATE: Tree Cleared along the R676 Crehana near Carrick- on-suir.
2:20pm
UPDATE: Fallen tree now removed at Newtown Woods Rd L8089, Tramore.
UPDATE: Trees Removed from Climbing lane along the N25 near Kilmacthomas .
UPDATE: Tree Debris cleared along R675 from Seafield to Ballyvoile.
UPDATE: Tree Removed at Kilclooney, Touraneena.
UPDATE: Tree removed along the R671 Mountain Castle, Modeligo.
2:10pm
Roadway at Townspark Lismore reopened following damage to Eir pole.
2:08pm
Our libraries have reopened at
📍 Central Library
📍 Ardkeen Library
📍 Dungarvan Library
📍 Tramore Library
📍 Carrickphierish Library
📍 Browns Road Library
📍 Portlaw Library
Open until 5pm today.
2:00pm
With the country moving from Red weather warnings to Yellow, Waterford endured the worst of Storm Eunice over a brief 2-hour period. Waterford Council logged approximately 50 calls relating to fallen trees and overhanging branches & reported no significant coastal flooding.
1.55pm
UPDATE: Fallen tree Pebble Beach Tramore now removed
UPDATE: The Promenade; Tramore reopened (L4144) to vehicular traffic, .
1.03pm
UPDATE– Fallen tree on N25 at Kiely’s Cross has been removed.
12:58pm:
UPDATE: Fallen tree removed at Tourin Hall, Killahalla.
12:45pm:
UPDATE: Tree removed along the L4411 Mount Congreve, road passable.
As Storm Eunice clears eastwards away from Ireland this afternoon it’ll take the strongest and most damaging winds with it… But it’ll stay windy across Ireland this afternoon with blustery wintry showers. A YELLOW wind warning remains in place nationwide until 6:00pm.
12:40pm:
Traffic disruption on the Quay in Waterford due to falling slates. Emergency services are at the scene. Please avoid the area.
Fallen tree along Wood Road R665 near Clonmel.
Fallen tree just outside Kill Village on Bunmahon Road – road is blocked.
12:16pm
Reports of fallen tree at Whitethorn Ave., Grantstown Village.
12:00pm:
Major tree collapse in the People’s Park. Public should avoid the park.
11.50am:
Fallen tree reported near Coolnacreena, Cappoquin. Fire services are at the scene.
N25 New Ross Bypass (incl. RFK Bridge) will reopen at 12pm.
11:40am:
Reports of tree down on the road in Renoir Close, Norwood, Waterford City.
11:35am:
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED. Fallen tree on L-2024 Toor North before forest entrance on left.
11:31am:
Waterford has now moved from a Status Red Wind warning to Status YELLOW Wind Warning.
Waterford City and County Council crews will commence clean up and recovery operations.
Priority to be given to the National Network and Regional Roads initially, with preference to be given to opening blocked roads and pushing trees to the side where possible to allow traffic to pass.
11.30am:
UPDATE: Fallen tree on N25 near exit for Kilmacthomas – on inside lane if travelling Dungarvan-Waterford direction. NOW CLEARED.
11:10am
Tree branch overhanging road close to O Keeffes Cross at the Six Cross Roads. Not blocking road, but caution advised if approaching.
11:00am
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED. Reports of tree fallen down on the Old Kilmeaden road just past entrance to Mount Congreve. It is blocking the road.
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED. Tree has fallen outside 4, Lisfennell Close, Dungarvan obstructing traffic.
10:55am:
UPDATE: Tipperary county council reporting fallen tree blocking the road on the bad hairpin turn coming from Carrick on Suir towards Crehana school. NOW CLEARED.
10:53am
IRISH WATER REPORTING a power outage may affect supply to Grange and surrounds until 6pm today.
10:45am:
UPDATE: NOW CLEAR: Fallen tree at entrance to Pebble Beach, Tramore.
Fallen tree on main road through Earls Court, Dunmore Road, near Brandon Way. Crews will attend once RED weather warning is lifted.
Fallen tree partially blocking the road at Viewmount Estate, Dunmore Road. Crews will attend once RED weather warning is lifted.
10:31am
UPDATE: Fallen tree at Newtown Woods Rd L8089, Tramore. NOW CLEARED.
Gust of 107km/h recorded at Waterford Airport at 10am.
10:19am:
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED. Fallen tree reported at Blacknock, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED. Fallen tree at Barr an Stuac, Old Parish.
10:10am:
Reports of slates blown from roof at offices on the Quay / Hanover Street.
10:02am:
UPDATE: Fallen tree blocking the road at Newtown Road, Tramore. NOW CLEARED.
10:00am:
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED. Fallen tree blocking the road at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.
9:56am:
Tree down opposite the dog track in Kilcohan blocking the road.
UPDATE – ROAD HAS NOW BEEN CLEARED. Fallen tree at Tourin Hall, Killahalla. Road is impassable.
9:45am:
Tree down in Kilcullen, Passage East, on road halfway between Jack Meades and Faithlegg Hotel. One lane blocked.
Tree down in Kilmeaden to Kill Road [R681]. Road is completely blocked. On the kill side of Ballycraddock.
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED Fallen tree has been reported along the L-3011 Ballinroad.
9:43am:
Fallen trees on the Cheekpoint Road L-4082 near the School.
9:40am:
Fallen tree down in Leoville, Dunmore Road estate blocking road.
9:38am:
Fallen tree on the N25 just past the turn off for Ardmore and blocking the road.
9:33am:
Reports of over 200 customers without electricity in the Tramore / Fenor and Kilmacthomas areas, and a further 300+ in the Ballinamona area of West Waterford.
9:30am:
IRISH WATER reporting issues:
A power outage may cause supply disruptions to Kill, Ballylaneen and surrounds until 8pm today.
A power outage may cause supply disruptions to Kilrossanty, Lemybrien and surrounds until 9pm today.
A power outage may affect supply to Fews, Mahon Bridge and surrounds until 8pm today
9:20am:
UPDATE – NOW CLEARED Fallen tree has been reported along the Bog Road (L2020) heading towards West Waterford Golf Club. #RoadAlert
UPDATE – TREE HAS BEEN REMOVED. Tree Down at N25 at Kiely’s Cross.
9:18am:
Fallen tree between Kill and Kilmeaden, between the 2 Dunhill Crosses.. R681. road is not accessible,
9:15am:
Sleady, Ballinamult – Reports of a large mature tree down across the road.
Do not approach as some wire entangled in tree.
9:12am
Fallen tree at Priory Lawn, Ballybeg walkway.
9:05am
Reports of a tree down in Ashley Court, Waterford City.
8:50am:
UPDATE: NOW CLEARED. Tree across the Carriglea Road heading for the West #Waterford Golf Club.
8:00am
Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Service Unit is open today from 7 am to answer your calls at 0818 10 20 20.
In emergencies always call 112/999
⚠️Emergencies – 112/ 999
⚡️ESB – 1800 372 999
🚰Irish Water – 1800 278 278
⚪️Gas Networks Ireland – 1800 20 50 50
#StormEunice
[ Thursday February 17th, 5:00 pm ]
Met Éireann has upgraded the Weather Wind warning alert for Waterford to Status RED. The warning is valid from 7am until 11am (February 18th)
Storm Eunice will track quickly over Ireland tonight and Friday morning bringing severe and damaging winds.
Southwest winds veering northwest will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with gusts in excess of 130 km/h. Some coastal flooding, especially at high tide.
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Irish Water Emergency 1850 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1850 205 050
With severe winds predicted Waterford City and County Council advises the public to:
[ Thursday February 17th, 4:00 pm ]
[ Thursday February 17th, 01:50 pm ]
Following this afternoons meeting of the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group, the public is advised that Storm Eunice is a multi-hazard event that is likely to bring severe and potentially damaging winds gusting up to 130km/h and higher in exposed areas, may cause structural damage, localised flooding and coastal flooding.
A Status Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Waterford, with very heavy wind and rain on Friday morning. The warning is valid from 3am until 11am (February 18th)
The OPW has advised that there will be a period of high astronomical Spring Tides approaching Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) in all coastal areas, on Friday, February 18th (when combined with storm surge).
Storm surge levels associated with Storm Eunice are predicted to significantly increase from Friday morning. Storm surge around Waterford Estuary is forecast to be significant and in the range of approximately 75cm and this will co-incide with astronomical spring tides close to Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT). This will result in the HAT being exceeded in many coastal locations especially those associated with Orange and Red wind warnings and coastal areas should be avoided.
The Prom in Tramore will be closed from 5pm this evening until further notice. Davitt’s Quay Car park, The Look Out and The Pond in Dungarvan will all be closed from 6pm this evening and Waterford City and County Council is advising the public to ensure no cars are left in these car parks overnight as they are at risk of coastal flooding.
Waterford City and County Council is in the process of erecting all appropriate flood defence barriers and the situation is being actively monitored.
Gabriel Hynes, Senior Engineer, Waterford City and County Council has urged the public to exercise caution. “With the possibility of severe winds and localised and coastal flooding, along with debris on the road, driving conditions will be treacherous. We would urge the public to heed all public safety advice and avoid unnecessary journeys until the storm has receded.”
The Road Safety Authority has advised that those in areas affected by Orange Weather Warning consider postponing their journey until Storm Eunice has passed.
Members of the public can continue to contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number or email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Irish Water Emergency 1850 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1850 205 050
With severe winds predicted Waterford City and County Council advises the public to:
[ Thursday February 17th, 12:30 pm ]
Road Safety Alert – Red, Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings Issued for Storm Eunice
Thursday 17 February 2022. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Red, Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds, heavy rain and snow.
Met Eireann has issued a status RED warning for Kerry and Cork for southwest winds veering northwest that will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with gusts in excess of 130 km/h. Some coastal flooding, especially at high tide and disruption to power and travel are likely. The RSA is advising road users in areas affected by the RED warning to avoid any travel during the storm window. The RED Warning is in place from 3am Friday 18 February until 8am Friday 18 February. High sided vehicles are particularly vulnerable to strong winds and should avoid travel during the storm window.
An Orange Storm Warning has been issued for Clare, Galway, Waterford, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wicklow, Laois, Offaly and Dublin for Friday morning from 3am until 11am Friday. Storm Eunice will track quickly over Ireland tonight and Friday morning bringing severe and damaging winds for a time. Southwest or cyclonic winds becoming northwest will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with gusts up to 130 km/h. Some coastal flooding, especially at high tide.
An Orange Snow Warning has been issued for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon from 3am Friday to 3pm Friday. Storm Eunice will bring heavy sleet and snow leading to blizzard-like conditions in parts with treacherous driving conditions.
Those in areas affected by the ORANGE Weather Warnings are being asked to consider postponing their journey until the storm has passed.
A Yellow Warning is also in place for Ireland from 1am Friday to 3pm Friday afternoon as Storm Eunice will track over Ireland bringing very strong winds and falls of heavy rain, sleet and snow. Some disruption is likely along with a possibility of coastal and spot flooding.
Nationally, all road users are being advised to be aware of the dangers once the storm has passed. When the extreme weather passes road users will still have to contend with potentially hazardous road conditions such as flooded roads and downed pylons, lines, trees, branches, and other debris which could block roads. Obey any road closures or diversions put in place by Local Authorities and An Garda Síochána.
The following advice is being given to road users. Motorists;
Advice to Pedestrians, Cyclists and motorcyclists;
The RSA has the following practical advice for road users to cope with snow conditions:
Drivers are advised to:
For a copy of the RSA’s ‘Top 10 tips for driving in snow or icy conditions’ click here.
Pedestrians are advised in snow and Icy conditions to:
For a copy of the RSA’s ‘Top 10 tips to avoid a fall or slip in snow or icy conditions click here.
Cyclists and Motorcyclists are advised:
More safety tips for Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorcyclists using the roads in snow and icy conditions can be found here.
For advice on severe weather driving tips, please see severe weather advice on the RSA website or check out the RSA Facebook and Twitter pages
Please also see our severe weather warning videos created in collaboration with Teresa Mannion here. See advice with advice for driving in strong winds here.
See advice on driving in ice or snow in our series of severe weather warning videos created in collaboration with Teresa Mannion.
For more weather updates, visit Met Eireann’s website: www.met.ie
[ Thursday February 17th, 09:15 am ]
A Status Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Waterford, with very heavy wind and rain on Friday 18th morning. The warning is valid from 5am to 11am (February 18th).
This event will likely bring severe and potentially damaging winds gusting up to 130km/h amand higher in exposed areas, may cause structural damage and surface water flooding throughout the county and, in such an instance, people are advised to undertake essential travel journeys only.
Waterford City and County Council’s Crisis Management Team will meet again with the National Co-Ordination Group this afternoon to assess the situation and to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place in advance of this severe weather event and issue further weather advisory following this meeting.
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number or email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
With severe winds predicted Waterford City and County Council advises the public to: Stay away from all coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings
Waterford City and County Council will continue to review the situation and post updates here throughout the duration of #StormEunice
Waterford City and County Council has allocated €1,351,449 in festival and event funding to aid with the development and promotion of events across Waterford City and County during 2022.
The allocation supports 64 festival and events throughout Waterford City and County with the aim to promote 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 festival and events develop and grow.
Speaking following the adoption of the Festival Grants for 2022, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly 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.”
“While the last two years have been challenging for all sectors, our arts and community sector have been particularly affected and it reflects the strong community spirit across Waterford that so many of our events will be happening in 2022. These events are one of the key elements that help continue to make Waterford the best place to live in Ireland.”
“In addition to many of the mainstays of the Waterford festival calendar returning this year, several new events have been supported including the Gaelach Gorm Fit Up Theatre Festival Series, Portlaw Pathways Family Walking Festival, Portlaw Pumpkin Parade and Festival of Light and the Waterford International Watch Festival and Waterford International Organ Festival.”
Kieran Kehoe, Director of Services with Waterford City and County Council added, “This allocation is a great boost for the festival sector and, no doubt, it is the public that will benefit as a jam-packed, eclectic calendar of arts, culture, music and entertainment events will take place throughout 2022.”
“After two years of scaled back festivals and events, the appetite is certainly there for their return. The mainstay events have also been well supported and we’re looking forward to welcoming and supporting the newer events that have been included.”
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From Monday 21st February, the construction of a traffic calming scheme will commence at the Carroll’s Cross Junction on the N25.
A one way system will be in operation for the duration of the works with stop go in place at various stages as the work progresses.
Motorists can expect delays while the work is ongoing, which is due for completion in early June.
A nationwide Status Yellow Wind Warning has been issued as Storm Dudley approaches. The warning will be in place until midday tomorrow (Thursday, February 17th). Storm Dudley is the first of two storm systems over Ireland this week.
Waterford City and County Council’s Crisis Management Team met yesterday and will meet again this afternoon to assess the situation and to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place.
While significant rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days, significant flooding is not anticipated with the exception of spot flooding on local roads. In relation to coastal flooding, winds are mostly westerly, and while there is a spring tide at present, significant coastal issues are not expected. However, flood barriers for the City and Passage may be deployed on Thursday afternoon as a precautionary measure and this situation is being actively monitored.
A weather advisory has been issued by Met Éireann for Storm Eunice which will track eastwards over Ireland through Thursday night and Friday and Waterford City and County Council will continue to monitor the situation as further information emerges about this weather event.
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number or email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
With high winds and heavy rainfall predicted over the coming days the following Waterford City and County Council advises the public to:
· Stay away from all coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings
Waterford City and County Council will continue to monitor the situation throughout the duration of Storms Dudley and Eunice.
-ENDS-
The Heritage Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine manages the GLAS traditional farm buildings grant scheme. The principal objective of this scheme is to ensure that traditional farm buildings and other related structures that contribute to the character of the landscape and are of significant heritage value, are conserved for active agricultural use.
The 2022 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is now accepting applications for funding. Interested GLAS participants must apply to the Heritage Council at www.heritagecouncil.ie.
The closing date for receipt of completed online application is 5pm Tuesday 22nd February 2022.
Applications for Beach Lifeguards for Bathing Season 2022 are now open and will be submitted online.
The link to apply online, along with candidate Information Booklet & associated documents, can be found on our website at https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 4th March 2022
Some two years back, Waterford City and County Council, working in collaboration with Waterford Leader Partnership, Cappoquin Regeneration Company, Tomar Trust and the local community, was successful in being allocated some €1.2 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF).
This funding was further bolstered by match funding provided by the Council and by Tomar Trust. This was designated as Category 2 funding i.e. funding to facilitate the design, planning and preparation of regeneration projects.
The emphasis on this phase of development was very much to identify and prepare projects which would address five main issues:
· Vacancy and dereliction in the town centre
· Lack of recent investment in the town centre’s public domain
· Lack of appropriate enterprise and housing opportunities
· The potential in improving access to the River Blackwater
· The lack of community and tourist-oriented recreational infrastructure
In the meantime, Waterford City and County Council, working closely with Cappoquin Regeneration Company has acquired a number of derelict and vacant properties, has procured architectural designs for same and has advanced them to a point of planning permission.
Likewise, there is design work on-going, again much with appropriate planning in place, to improve the physical appearance and attractiveness of the town centre, access to the river, the creation of a number of new recreational trails as well as the development of an innovative town centre housing pilot. The collaborative approach currently being taken in Cappoquin is cited in the government’s new “Town Centre First” policy which was unveiled last week.
Side by side with this are other ongoing initiatives in the town e.g. the development of Blackwater House as a new enterprise centre, a Town and Village Renewal Scheme which provided €120,000 for improvements to some 45 properties on Main Street and the work of Waterford Sports Partnership in the onward development of the West Waterford rural Sports Hub centred around Cappoquin.
Waterford City and County Council is now in a position to advance an application for the next round of RRDF funding which will take a number of projects from design through to construction and delivery.
To this effect, the Council is hosting a Public Consultation in Cappoquin Community Centre on the evening of Tuesday, 22nd February from 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. to which all the community and any interested parties are invited.
The purpose of the meeting will be to inform the attendees of progress to date, to outline the plans for further development and to get the community’s view as to the proposed projects and to discuss other potential developments which can aid in Cappoquin’s regeneration drive.
Cappoquin is a town with a great sense of heritage and past endeavour but is now time to also look forward and to ensure future vibrancy, sustainability and growth for this gorgeous town. It behoves everybody in the community to contribute to that future, to have their voices heard and to work together for the greater common good of Cappoquin and surrounding areas.
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Due to demand Waterford City & County Council are happy to announce a FREE Wildflower Masterclass which is open to all residents in the Waterford area who would like to plant a wildflower area in their community. The class will cover everything about wildflowers including planting techniques, wildflower mixes, different planting methods, where to buy your seed and much more.
There will be time for questions and notes will be sent to participants after the session. It is expected that this session will book out so please register your interest as soon as possible.
This two hour session covers everything you need to know about Wildflowers and creating fantastic pollinator friendly areas to improve your area. It will cover everything from rewilding to seed sowing, ground preparation, maintenance and sources of real Irish Wildflower seed. The session is lively and interactive and there is an opportunity to send in photos for the area you are considering planting, so you can get personalised advice from the horticulturalist Aoife Munn.
The Wildflower Masterclass will take place on Friday March 4th at 10 am – 12 noon. Please note this session is not recorded so you must be available at this time to attend. Registration will be taken at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/wildflower-masterclass-sponsored-by-waterford-city-county-council-registration-203642950547
Break the Bias – Waterford’s 3rd Global Women’s Conference to mark International Women’s Day is organised by Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford Integration Services and Waterford Libraries and will take place in The Theatre Royal, Waterford City on Tuesday 8 March from 10:30am – 12noon.
All are welcome to attend. Tickets for the event are free and can be booked here:
Speakers and Performers:
#BreakTheBias #IDW2022
Irish Water working in partnership with Waterford City and County Council wish to advise that due to a disinfection failure, the drinking water quality entering the Ballyogarty Water Supply Scheme may have been affected and have imposed a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect having consulted with the Health Service Executive. This notice applies to all consumers supplied by the Ballyogarty Water Supply Scheme and all consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking. A map of the Ballyogarty Water Supply Scheme, detailing the areas affected, is available on www.water.ie and is also included in this notice.
Speaking about the Boil Water Notice, Irish Water’s Regional Operations Lead, Ronan Walsh said: “Our crews are on site working to resolve the issues with the mechanical failure and we would be confident that the Boil Water Notice can be lifted quite soon in consultation with the HSE, however we will continue to monitor the supply as public health is our number one priority.”
Water must be boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute and then cooled) for:
IMPORTANT: Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap of kitchen or bathroom sinks is not safe to drink.
You do not have to boil your water for the following:
Caution:
Only use Prepared Water (boiled and cooled) for the following situations.
Always Take Care:
How long before the boil water notice can be lifted?
How will we keep you informed?
You will be kept informed through the following media:
Website: www.water.ie
Irish Water Customer Contact Centre: 1890 278 278
Monday 14 February 2022. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds.
An Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Donegal for Wednesday night and Thursday morning, due to Storm Dudley. Westerly winds associated with Storm Dudley will reach mean speeds of 65 – 80km/h with damaging gusts of 100 – 130km/h, stronger on exposed coasts and on high ground. A combination of high tide and strong winds will lead to some coastal flooding.
A Yellow Warning has been issued for Clare, Donegal, Galway and Mayo for Wednesday and for a time on Thursday, as Storm Dudley brings Westerly winds that will reach mean speeds of 50 – 65km/h with damaging gusts of 80 – 110km/h, stronger on exposed coasts and on high ground. A combination of high tide and strong winds will lead to some coastal flooding.
Road users in areas affected by the Orange Warning are advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey. The following advice is being given to road users. Motorists;
Advice to Pedestrians, Cyclists and motorcyclists;
For advice on severe weather driving tips, please see severe weather advice on the RSA website or check out the RSA Facebook and Twitter pages.
Please also see our severe weather warning videos created in collaboration with Teresa Mannion here. See advice with advice for driving in strong winds here.
For more weather updates, visit Met Eireann’s website: www.met.ie
For further information please contact:
Communications Department, Road Safety Authority – 096 25008
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly congratulates Ballygunner Hurling Team on their historic All-Ireland win
Mayor Kelly extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Ballygunner Senior Hurling panel, management and backroom team on their fantastic win over Kilkenny’s Ballyhale Shamrocks in the All-Ireland Club Final at Croke Park on Saturday, February 12th.
Mayor Kelly commented that “It is a great achievement to win a county senior hurling title and then the Munster title, but to go on and win an All-Ireland club title is absolutely fantastic. The whole club has done Waterford City and County proud, and we are extremely grateful to you all.”
“It isn’t every day that a player gets to play in a stadium such as Croke Park, and it was a huge honour for all of the Ballygunner team. It must give the whole team and club a great boost to know that they beat Ballyhale, a high-quality team that has dominated the club hurling scene in recent years.”
“I wish everyone connected with Ballygunner Hurling Club the very best for the rest of 2022 and into the future, and again I must congratulate you for representing the City and County so well on a national stage.”
Award winning street arts company Waterford Spraoi presents Salute to Spring at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, from February 1st 2022.
Salute to Spring with “Spraoi Faoin Spéir” at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan
The company is creating a large-scale art installation on the Arts Centre’s external walls which will be illuminated at night. It will remain in-situ throughout February.
“These have been tricky times for communities,” said Spraoi Artistic Director Mike Leahy. “We wanted to work with the Arts Centre to create images, sounds and words of light and hope that mirror spring’s arrival, representing as it does longer days and a sense of optimism for Dungarvan.”
Salute to Spring will include soundtracks created by West Waterford artists including Moe Dunford (Actor), Áine Uí Fhoghlú (Poet), George Higgs (Musician/Composer), and Hannah Carberry (Writer). The soundtracks will be available via QR Code and can be listened to on mobile phones and other devices.
An artistic team comprising of: Ailse Barrie, Bobby Comerford, Ken Fortune, Charles Jacob, Anthony O’Brien, Magdalena Karol, Mike Leahy and Johnny Power worked at Spraoi Studios throughout January to create the artworks. They will be installed on the Arts Centre in days preceding the official launch.
Arts Officer, Margaret Organ remarked ‘Waterford City & Co. Council supported Waterford Spraoi with this project initially in the city last year and we are delighted to host it on one of Dungarvan’s most important buildings. This project has supported many working in the Arts and we welcome Spraoi’s vision to re-imagine and create in these changing times’.
Salute to Spring is partnered and co-funded by the Arts Council Faoin Spéir programme and Waterford City and County Council.
ENDS.
Further Media Information: T.V. Honan: tv@spraoi.com
