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Reminder: Expressions of Interest sought for Commercial & Residential Tenant at 9 Main Street, Tramore

Waterford City & County Council are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from commercially oriented parties interested in working in partnership with the Council to deliver and occupy an ‘exemplar living above the shop’ proposal at 9 Main Street, Tramore, Co Waterford.

The Council has secured funding from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage to assist in the delivery of this project and the end use must be an exemplar residential above commercial premises  to meet grant requirements.

Detailed Expression of Interests including a completed Declaration as to Personal Circumstances should be emailed to: 9MainstreetEOI@waterfordcouncil.ie no later than 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd March 2023.

By Waterford City & County Council

Screening of Writing Home in association with Waterford City Arts Office

Waterford City Arts Office is delighted to present a free screening of ‘Writing Home’, on Thursday March 16th at 6.30pm in The Waterford Gallery of Art.

The documentary about creative engagement was developed by poet Colm Keegan for homeless service users. The initiative was developed to improve understanding around issues of homelessness while supporting social integration and aims to inform policy decisions around the use of the arts within state funded services.

Colm worked with several service providers across the country, developing and delivering a programme of workshops to engage with homeless service users in Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford with each location working towards a public celebration of the creativity of participants.

Colm worked with selected groups over a period of six weeks. These groups explored multiple means of written self-expression and reflection, like rap and spoken word as well as looking at structure, character and storytelling.  Each participant created a small body of work, based on their own life experiences.

The process was far more successful than envisaged, with real engagement from homeless service users, a marginalised group who can be difficult to reach using established Arts project delivery.  The creative potential unleashed and the wellbeing outcomes were such a revelation that the initiative was awarded Best Education/Training Initiative at the All Ireland Community & Council Awards (LAMAs).

The programme was supported by Kilkenny County Council, Creative Ireland and Poetry Ireland.  Tickets are free but booking is advised as there is limited space. To book visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/writing-home-screening-in-the-waterford-gallery-of-art-tickets-576968998807

For further information about the project visit www.colmkeeganpoetry.com

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By Waterford City & County Council

Tagann draíocht na Oscars go dtí an scáileán mór i nDún Garbhán

Mar chuid de chlár Sheachtain na Gaeilge, reáchtáil Oifig Gaeilge Chomhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i gcomhar le Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, taispeántas speisialta de ‘An Cailín Ciúin’ i bPictiúrlann SGC Dhún Garbhán ar an Déardaoin, 9 Márta. 2

Cuireadh tús le taispeáint an chéad scannáin Ghaeilge a ainmníodh do Oscar don Scannán Idirnáisiúnta is Fearr le fáiltiú deochanna d’aíonna ar tugadh cuireadh dóibh, ina measc siúd daoine le naisc leis na Déise acu a raibh ról acu sa scannán. Bhí bailiúchán buicéad ann chomh maith do charthanacht áitiúil, RNLI Cheann Heilbhic agus Dún Garbhán.

I measc na n-aíonna speisialta ar an oíche bhí Neans Nic Dhonncha agus Elaine O’Hara. Iníon í Neans le Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair agus gariníon í le Tomás Ó Chéilleachair agus Ann Mulqueen ón Rinn. Bhí páirt Ghráinne aici sa scannán, agus bhí páirt Áine sa scannán ag Elaine, atá pósta ar Chian Ó Conchúir ón Rinn.

Labhair An Comhairleoir John O’Leary, Méara Chathair agus Chontae Phort Láirge, leis an lucht féachana i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla ag rá, “Is mór an onóir dom a bheith anseo tráthnóna inniu chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an rath iontach atá ar An Cailín Ciúin. Mar an chéad scannán Gaeilge a ainmníodh d’Oscar, chuaigh an scannán seo go mór i gcion ar chroíthe agus ar aigní lucht féachana ar fud an domhain.

“Nuair a smaoiníonn tú go bhfuil an scéal suite inár nGaeltacht féin anseo i gContae Phort Láirge agus gurb í duine de phríomh-aisteoirí an scannáin ná Carrie Crowley ó Phort Láirge, tá sé do-chreidte. Beidh Port Láirge i lár an aonaigh ag na Oscars — nach iontach an scéal é!

“Cuireann rath An Cailín Ciúin ar ár gcumas ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an tallann iontach i dtionscal na scannán agus na teilifíse Gaeilge. Tá sé seo aitheanta againn le fada an lá sa chuid seo de Chontae Phort Láirge, le rath ar an gcomhlacht léiriúcháin fadbhunaithe, Nemeton TV sa Rinn, chomh maith lena leithéidí Foley Films/An Corsaiceach agus Red Shoe Productions, comhlachtaí áitiúla a bhfuil cláir spóirt, ceoil, fíriciúla agus faisnéise den scoth curtha ar fáil acu do TG4 agus do chainéil teilifíse eile sa bhaile agus thar lear.

“In ainneoin a sceideal trom roimh Oíche na Oscars, sheol Carrie Crowley teachtaireacht álainn físeáin chuig an lucht féachana agus dúirt sé “Tá an-áthas orm go bhfuil sibh ar fad i nDún Garbhán anocht chun An Cailín Ciúin a fheiceáil. Tá an scannán seo ar cheann de na rudaí is taitneamhaí a rinne mé riamh i mo shaol. Is seod beag álainn é An Cailín Ciúin dúinne ar fad a d’oibrigh air mar chriú, mar aisteoirí, mar stiúrthóirí agus mar léiritheoirí agus mar scríbhneoirí.

“Bhí sé chomh speisialta sin; an script sin, an scéal agus an rud is tábhachtaí… an cailín a fuaireamar, Catherine Clinch, a ghlac páirt Cáit sa scannán…bhí sí díreach foirfe.”

Thaithin an scannán go mór leis an lucht féachana agus tar éis an taispeántais, reachtáil Máire Seó Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge le Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge seisiún cheisteanna agus freagraí le Neans Nic Dhonncha agus Elaine O’Hara.

I ndiaidh na hócáide dúirt Máire Seó, “Táimid thar a bheith sásta maidir le conas mar a thaitin an scannán leis an lucht féachana, chomh maith leis an teachtaireacht ó Carrie agus an léargas ón mbeirt aisteoir a bhí mar chuid d’eispéireas iomlán An Cailín Ciúin. Tá mé chomh buíoch go raibh siad in ann a bheith linn anocht.

“Mar Oifigigh Ghaeilge in Údaráis Áitiúla, is é an ról atá againn úsáid ár dteanga dhúchais a chur chun cinn agus a éascú. Léiríonn scannáin Ghaeilge ar nós An Cailín Ciúin agus Róise & Frank, a deineadh a scannánú i nGaeltacht na nDéise, an Ghaeilge mar theanga bheo agus bheoga, agus tá áthas an domhain orm gur féidir linn é seo a cheiliúradh anocht mar chuid dár gclár imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Buíochas le gach duine a bhí páirteach in ócáid na hoíche anocht.

“Guímid gach rath ar An Cailín Ciúin ag na Oscars an tseachtain seo chugainn — go n-éirí leo!”

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By Waterford City & County Council

David Daniels co-opted onto Waterford City & County Council

David Daniels was officially co-opted onto Waterford City and County Council at yesterday’s Plenary Council meeting.

David fills the seat of his father in Waterford City East, where the late Cllr. Davy Daniels (Ind), who had a long and distinguished career in local politics, having first been elected to Waterford Corporation in 1974 and served as Mayor of Waterford in 1987/1988 and 2000/2001 and as Metropolitan Mayor in 2020/2021.

Waterford City and County Council wishes Cllr. Daniels well in his new role.

By Waterford City & County Council

Rural Development Programme 2023-2027 meetings

Schedule of Public Information Meetings on the new Rural Development Leader Programme 2023 – 2027

Come along to one of the public information meetings taking place across the county to have your say in the roll out of the new Rural Development Leader Programme in rural County Waterford. It is your opportunity to find out more about what funding support is available over the next 5 years and how you can input into the next Local Development Strategy.

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Weather Warnings – please drive with care

With weather in Waterford turning cold and windy tonight Thursday, into Friday, with falls of rain and sleet expected, it will give rise to poor visibility and hazardous road conditions, especially on untreated roads.

Please drive with extreme caution, particularly between 0700 and 1000 on Friday, March 10th.  We will be treating all our marked routes beginning at 8pm this evening.

For further information visit www.met.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Safety Alert – Weather Warning for Snow

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for further cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a nationwide Yellow warning for snow over the next two days. This will lead to hazardous road conditions and reduced visibility.  Some counties are also subject to an orange weather warning for snow.

Road users are being advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on any journeys. The RSA has the following practical advice for road users in snowy conditions:

Drivers are advised to:

·      Remove all snow from your vehicle before commencing your journey. Snow left on the roof will become loose and can drop onto the windscreen during braking, thereby causing sudden and severe restriction to your vision. It can also fall off during your drive and cause injury to pedestrians or a reflex action by another driver.

·      Clear windows and mirrors before you set out, use a screen scraper and de-icer. Do not use hot water on the windscreen as it can crack the glass.

·      In snowy conditions slow down, use all controls delicately and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front. Avoid over steering and harsh braking and harsh acceleration. Use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin. Select a low gear when travelling downhill especially if through bends.

·      In snowy conditions, visibility will be reduced. Do not drive on the tail-lights of the vehicle in front (Target Fixing). This can give a false sense of security and you will be too close to be able to brake safely. In heavy snow, use your fog lights, turn off your radio and open your window a fraction, so you can hear other traffic, especially at junctions.

·      Use dipped headlights at all times, and fog lights in heavy snow to ensure you are seen by other motorists (but don’t forget to turn them off afterwards).

·      Watch out for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and allow extra space.

·      Drivers of high sided vehicles like trucks and buses are particularly at risk from both the dangers posed by snow but also from the high winds associated with heavy snow conditions.

For a copy of the RSA’s ‘Top 10 tips for driving in snowy conditions click here.

Pedestrians are advised to:

·      Wear high visibility clothing or carry a torch as visibility is reduced in snowy conditions. Wear clothing that does not restrict your vision.

·      Wear appropriate footwear. Walk on the footpath, not in the street. Walk on the right hand side of the road, facing traffic if there are no footpaths.

·      DO NOT underestimate the danger of snow and ice. Many slips and falls happen in places people regard as safe and secure, typically outside their front door, on the door step, on the path or while getting out of the car. When you approach a footpath or roadway that appears to be covered with snow or ice, always use extreme caution.

 For a copy of the RSA’s ‘Top 10 tips to avoid a fall or slip in snowy conditions click here.

Cyclists and Motorcyclists are advised to:

·      Motorcyclists / Cyclists should not compromise their safety by their ‘need’ to travel in snowy conditions.

·      Visibility is reduced in snowy conditions so cyclists should wear a Sam Browne Bandoleer belt or high visibility vest and ensure the lights on your bike are working correctly.

·      Motorcyclists should avoid wearing a dark visor in any bad light conditions.

More safety tips for Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorcyclists using the roads in snowy conditions can be found here.

See RSA Road Safety Alert for Ice issued on 6 March 2023 for more information and advice on using the roads in the current weather.

For advice on severe weather driving tips and weather updates, please see severe weather advice on or check out the RSA Facebook and Twitter pages.

See advice on driving in our series of Severe Weather Warning videos created in collaboration with Teresa Mannion.

For more weather updates visit Met Eireann’s website here

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Student set for National Enterprise final

Local Enterprise Office Waterford has announced that a winning teenager entrepreneur, Nathan Sfendji from Waterpark College will represent Waterford at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Friday 5th May.

The winning business, named Hart Island is an online fashion retailer with clothing made in the EU using innovative and new to market techniques. The clothing is made from 100% organic cotton and environmentally sustainable. He also mixes recycled cotton into newer products, further reducing reliance on organic materials.

An estimated 850 students from 14 Waterford schools took part in the annual programme this year. 120 took part in the Waterford Final on March 7th as part of Local Enterprise Week, which was held at the Park Hotel in Dungarvan.

The enterprise education initiative, funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland and delivered by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities throughout the country, saw over 24,000 students from just under 500 secondary schools across the country take part in 2021 / 2022.  The programme supports students to create, design and market their own business, all with the hope of reaching the National Finals.

The Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr John O’Leary, spoke at the event about the Council’s long-standing commitment to youth enterprise and the outstanding efforts of the whole team at the Local Enterprise Office in Waterford.

Waterford has a strong history in this competition, winning awards on numerous occasions, including the overall Best Senior Enterprise Award, and hopes are high for more success this year.

Speaking at the county final, Acting Head of Enterprise, Jacqui Gaule of Local Enterprise Office Waterford congratulated the students, saying,

“We have a very successful student enterprise programme here in Waterford. By fostering an enterprising culture in the classroom, the Local Enterprise Offices are working with teachers and schools to help nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our national finalists are excellent ambassadors for the programme and we wish them the very best of luck on the May 5th. We will all be there to support them.  What our students are learning from the programme is that with the right supports and encouragement, they can take an idea from the classroom and develop it into a real-life business. The skills they learn along the way, such as business planning, market research, selling and teamwork, will help them become more entrepreneurial throughout their future careers”.

Since the Student Enterprise Programme began in 2003, over 300,000 students have taken part, learning key skills on how to create a business idea, start a business and grow a business.  The Student Enterprise Programme also has new range of online resources for 2022 / 2023 at www.StudentEnterprise.ie, which will feature regular blogs and houses a full range of Student Enterprise resources for students and teachers.

Further information around the Student Enterprise Programme is available from www.studententerprise.ie and by searching #studententerprise on social media.

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LEO -TYAwards – 154 John O’Leary (Mayor Waterford City & County Council), Jacqui Gaulle (Acting Head of Enterprise LEO Waterford) and David Walsh (Business Advisor LEO Waterford) presenting 1st Prize to Nathan Sfendji of Hart Island Clothing, representing Waterpark College, Waterford at the LEO County Final Student Enterprise Awards at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Tuesday 7th March 2023. Photo: Karen Dempsey Photography        

By Waterford City & County Council

St. Patrick’s Festival Road Closure Arrangements

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 that Waterford City & County Council will close the following public roads to facilitate:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND EVENTS

MARCH 17TH – The following Roads shall be closed from 11am until 4pm approx. to facilitate the parade:
• R680 – Merchants Quay
• R680 – Meagher’s Quay
• R680 – Coal Quay
• R680 – Custom House Quay
• R680 – Parade Quay
• R680 – The Mall
• R680 – Parnell Street
• R708 – Catherine Street
• L90025 – Colbeck Street
• L5530 – Lady Lane (from its junction with Bakehouse Lane to Colbeck Street)
• L90024 – Bank Lane
• L90307 – Beau Street
• L90023 – Mall Lane
• R683 – Lombard Street (from its Junction with Rose Lane to The Mall)
• L90022 – Adelphi Quay –(from its junction with Rose Lane to Parade Quay)
• L90021 – Bailey’s New Street
• L90020 – Greyfriars
• L90019 – Coffee House Lane
• L90018 – Henrietta Street
• L90017 – Keyser Street
• L5534 – Exchange Street
• L5535 – Conduit Lane
• L91091 – Barronstrand Street
• L5501 – Gladstone Street
• L1502 – O’Connell Street
• L15021 – Thomas Hill (from its junction with Meeting House Lane to O’Connell Street)
• L5506 – Vulcan Street
• L5505 – Thomas Street
• L1503 – The Glen (Road No.1)
• L15033 – The Glen (Road No.3)

MARCH 16TH, 17TH, 18TH & 19TH:
• Arundel Square. Close at 7pm. on the 16th. to reopen at 10pm. on the 19th.

MARCH 17TH, 18TH & 19TH:
• O’Connell St from the junction of Hanover St to Meeting House Lane

PARADE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
This plan outlines the management of Vehicle traffic for the St. Patricks Day Parade Event to be held on March 17th on the Quays in Waterford City.
Roads shall be closed by Waterford City & County Council Staff using Crowd Control Barriers, Traffic Cones and Road Closed Signs.

Diversions:
Travelling East on R680 Cork Road:
All traffic for M9, N25 and N24 via Rice Bridge shall be diverted at Cork Road Roundabout and directed to Rice Bridge via R686.

Traffic for Tramore, Waterford Airport, University Hospital Waterford or Williamstown/
Dunmore Road area shall use the Inner Ring Road are unaffected.

Travelling West on R680 Rice Bridge:
The left lane shall be on Rice Bridge shall be closed and all traffic shall be diverted via R686 to R680
Cork Road at the Cork Road Roundabout. All Traffic shall then use normal routes.

Other Routes:
Travelling to Rice Bridge from Tramore, Waterford Airport, University Hospital Waterford or Williamstown/Dunmore Road area shall be diverted via R709 Inner Ring Road to Cork Road Roundabout and the detour via R686.

Parking:
Parking within the main Quay car parks will be available until approximately 1 hour before the Parade Commences at 1pm and will be reopened 30 minutes after the all clear is called by Event Control. All on-street car parking on the closed roads will be removed 24hours before the parade begins. All other city car parks will be unaffected.

By Waterford City & County Council

Bain triail aisti – Seachtain na Gaeilge sna Déise with Waterford City & County Council

Seachtain na Gaeilge is being celebrated in Waterford again this year, with many events taking place throughout City and County. The Irish Office of Waterford City & County Council is collaborating with several different groups to provide a range of events and activities to celebrate the Irish language and culture of the Déise and here is a flavour of some of what will be on offer.

Gael-Igbo — an intercultural event will take place in St Patrick’s Centre in Waterford City this Saturday, 4 March at 4.00pm, when Irish speakers and the Igbo Community will have the opportunity to come together to share a taste of their respective cultures. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome to attend this special event. So, if you would like to use your cúpla focal in a multi-cultural setting, call in to St Patrick’s Centre on Patrick Street on Saturday.

Lón na Gaeilge — Lón na Gaeilge for Council staff and the general public will take place in the Granville Hotel in the City on Wednesday, 8 March. If you are interested in meeting other Irish speakers for a chat in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, please come along. You must register in advance with Séamus at jlenane@waterfordcouncil.ie

An Cailín Ciúin – the Irish Office, in collaboration with Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, is organising a special gala screening of the film An Cailín Ciúin in the SGC Cinema, Dungarvan on Thursday, 9th March to celebrate the film’s Oscar nomination and it’s Déise connections.

Bilingual Table Quiz – this year’s Bilingual Table Quiz organised by the Irish Office of Waterford City & County Council will take place in the Cove Bar on the Dunmore Road, Waterford City on Tuesday, 14th March at 8.00pm and is open to the public. We are delighted to be back ‘live’ in person, giving people a chance to use their ‘cúpla focal’ in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and there will be plenty of spot prizes, music and craic on the night. You can register in advance by contacting jlenane@waterfordcouncil.ie.

Booley House in the City — the Booley House group from Ballyduff Upper will perform in the Garter Lane Theatre on Saturday, 18 March at 8.00pm. This promises to be a wonderful display of Irish dancing, music, song and storytelling. This is a free event, but tickets must be booked in advance via the Garter Lane website www.garterlane.ie.

The Spoken Word — this Open Mic event will take place on Barronstrand Street on Saturday 18th March from 1.00-4.00p.m. There will be poetry and prose readings in Irish and English from a variety of people. So, join us at this free outdoor event, which is being organised as part of Waterford’s St Patrick’s Day Festival.

WATERFORD LIBRARY SERVICES
Staff from the Libraries throughout city and county have organised a programme of bilingual/Irish events and activities, which will take place in the coming fortnight and all of which are free of charge.

Seanchaí Neil de Búrca will be present in Tramore and Ardkeen Libraries on Tuesday, 21 March, where his unique and vivid storytelling style will captivate children from local schools. In addition, ‘Bingó as Gaeilge’ will take place in Ardkeen and Portlaw Libraries and the weekly Ciorcal Comhrá/Conversation Circle will continue in Tramore Library every Thursday evening. Details of these events can be obtained from your local Library.

Waterford Library Service has an extensive stock of Irish language books, which will be on display in various Libraries around the city and county during Seachtain na Gaeilge, with people encouraged to borrow and read the fabulous range of Irish language books that are available for both adults and children. Details of all events and activities will be shared on the Library Service website www.waterfordlibraries.ie.

We would like to thank all the individuals and groups for their co-operation and support in organising the programme of events and activities for this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge. Therefore, if you would like to practice your ‘cúpla focal’, or simply listen to our native language in use, please feel free to attend any of these free Seachtain na Gaeilge events. Bain sult as!

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Further information: Máire Seosaimhín Breathnach, Irish Officer: (087) 7434123

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