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CLOSING SOON : Music & Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme 2022 (MEBAS 2022)

  • €4m has been allocated for MEBAS 2022 to support those operating in the music sector
  • Self-employed performers, sole traders and businesses in the music industry with turnovers of €15,000 and over will be able to apply for grants of between €1,500 and €12,500
  • Performers such as musicians, singers, DJs, lighting and sound crew, audio equipment suppliers etc. will be eligible to apply
  • The scheme will open for applications at 1pm on January 27th and close at 1pm on February 17th.

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, announced the opening date for the 2022 strand of the MEBAS (Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme).  This simpler, easier to access new scheme will further support performers and individuals in the music business that have been impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions.

The Minister said:

“I have engaged extensively with stakeholders to understand the challenges faced by them and put in place supports that work for the sector. I am pleased to announce that MEBAS 2022 will open for applications on Thursday January 27th. As part of the €50m in supports I have secured for the Live Entertainment sector for 2022, I have allocated €4m to MEBAS 2022.”

The guidelines for MEBAS 2022 will be published next Tuesday, January 25th on the Department’s website in advance of the application portal opening on Thursday, January 27th 2022

The scheme will operate in a similar manner to CRSS (Covid Restrictions Support Scheme) by providing grants of up to the value of 15% of the average monthly VAT-exclusive turnover prior to the pandemic.

 

The aim of this scheme is to make a contribution to the overheads of self-employed people and sole traders in the music industry who have been significantly negatively affected by COVID-19. To be eligible, individuals/sole traders will need to demonstrate that their 2021 turnover was no more than 40% of their average turnover prior to the pandemic.

 

The Minister added:

“As part of a suite of measures to support those in the sector, MEBAS was launched in 2021 as a targeted support for self-employed performers and sole traders operating solely in the live entertainment sector who did not qualify for other business supports such as CRSS and who were significantly impacted by restrictions introduced to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

In 2021, MEBAS supported over 1,000 such performers and live entertainment businesses. For MEBAS 2022, the Minister has again made funding available, which is expected to support a similar number of performers, crew, and sole traders in the music industry.  Self-employed individuals and sole traders including performers such as musicians, singers, DJs, lighting and sound crew, and audio equipment suppliers will be eligible to apply.

The grant will be paid for six months, January 2022 to June 2022, to assist self-employed performers, sole traders and businesses which have seen significant reductions in their turnover due to the COVID-19 pandemic and help to underpin their recovery as the restrictions are eased in the coming months.

In 2022, the Minister has made €50m available to support live entertainment. The following funding schemes have been provided to date:

  • €5m LPSS 2 – Pantomime scheme
  • €20m LPSS 3 – Scheme to cover December/January cancellations
  • €5m Local Live Performance Support Scheme (LLPSS)
  • €4m Music and Entertainment Support Scheme (MEBAS)
  • €5m (capital) Commercial Entertainment Capital Grant Scheme (CECGS)
  • €1m St. Patricks Festival

In 2021, these schemes supported thousands of individuals and businesses operating in the live events sector and thousands of hours of employment for artists and crews staging events.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Showcase beckons for Waterford craft and design companies

Waterford’s craft and design industry will have strong representation at this year’s Showcase Creative Expo, which takes place from February 27th to March 2nd in The RDS in Dublin.

Showcase, Ireland’s Creative Expo is now the foremost place for retailers to discover unique, design-led fashion and knitwear, jewellery, craft, gift and interiors. It offers the chance to explore the best of Ireland’s creativity from over 450 exhibitors including leading Irish designers and manufacturers and the very best emerging home-grown creative talent.

Four craft and design companies will be showcasing the very best of Waterford creativity, design and innovation, with the assistance of Local Enterprise Office Waterford.

The city and county-based enterprises attending are Mad Jessie’s hand drawn, colourful and unique clothing; Frances O’Reilly’s Dry Dog, super absorbent canine coats; Polly and Andy’s comfy clothing made from biodegradable bamboo; and Susan Furniss Radley’s Dust and Rock freedom giving Original Wrist Pockets. They have all been working closely with LEO Waterford in order to prepare them for one of Ireland’s largest craft exhibitions.

Running for over forty years, Showcase has an impressive track record in attracting Ireland’s most talented makers and designers, along with buyers from over twenty countries. This year’s Expo is a great platform for these Waterford designers to introduce their original products to national and international buyers.

Marie Jeanne Jacob of Mad Jessie, said that the exhibition is real opportunity for any artist or designer to take their creations to the next level, “I just can’t wait to be back at an event where I can talk with people face-to-face, so I’m very excited about this. I also spent the last few years creating connections online with businesses, artists and makers, and I am very much looking forward to meeting these people for the first time. I hope attendees get to see the huge amount of work that goes into every design, and how important sustainability, collaboration and community are to me and my brand.”

“It’s a thrill to be asked to attend this event and the team here is really looking forward to meeting new customers and picking the brains of like-minded creators.”

“After the past couple of years, we all feel this is an opportunity to make the most of the country opening up again and it will be amazing to simply interact with people and ‘talk shop’ again.  I definitely feel that we can take full advantage of the support we’ve received from LEO Waterford at Showcase 2022.”

Polly Doyle of Polly and Andy is looking forward to returning to Showcase, “I’m really excited to be back at Showcase. So much has changed since Showcase 2020 and I cannot wait to meet the buyers and other exhibitors face to face again.”

While Susan Furniss of Original Wrist Pockets aims to make the most of the opportunity, “Having spent the last two years concentrating on growing our online presence, Showcase is an ideal opportunity to venture outside of our online platform, to meet buyers the buyers and shops at the heart of our communities.

As Ireland reopens there is an appetite amongst consumers for a bricks-and-mortar store experience and we are delighted to be part of this journey at Showcase.”

Introducing a new product such as The Original Wrist Pocket to an online audience has had its challenges. It is a product that people want to feel and try on. Showcase offers the opportunity to see our product on shelves in stores, where people can be introduced to The Original Wrist Pocket in a setting that is familiar to them.”

Working in partnership with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland, the 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) around the country have set up a dedicated area within Showcase – the Local Enterprise Showcase – enabling up to 100 designers, manufacturers and craftspeople to sell directly to international buyers.

Brid Kirby of LEO Waterford said that Showcase is an invaluable chance for any craft-maker or designer to get an audience with potential customers.

“These four Waterford craft and design enterprises have shown creativity and ambition with their products and will certainly be amongst the most talented craft and design artists at this year’s Showcase.”

“Many have availed of training and mentoring in preparation for this opportunity, while others received financial support in order to help them appear at Showcase. They have perfected their pitch and been given the tools, advice and insights to take full advantage of this fantastic prospect.”

“We at the LEO also hope this inspires other artists and crafts people to take the leap and commercialise their creations. We are always available to assist start-ups in any way we can.”

If your business in pre-start, start-up or established business phase and would like to find out more about what business support services are available from LEO Waterford visit www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford or call to LEO Waterford offices at 35, The Mall, Waterford or the Civic Offices in Dungarvan.

By Waterford City & County Council

Mayor of Waterford City and County accepts Waterford Greenway award

Photographs: Patrick Browne

2022 got off to a promising start as Waterford Greenway added to its trophy cabinet when the 46km walking and cycling trail was named as winner of the ‘Best Visitor Attraction’ in the Irish Independent 2022 Reader Travel Awards.

With tens of thousands of amenities, places and hospitality businesses nominated in fourteen categories, Irish Independent readers were particularly taken with Waterford Greenway.

Some of the Irish Independent’s readers comments included, “The surface is perfect,” and with coffee and lunch stops “for treats” along the way, and a super choice of places to eat, drink and stay in Waterford and Dungarvan and “It is always alive with people.”  Locals as well as tourists were particularly forthcoming with their praise for Waterford Greenway, citing “It promotes exercise, social get-togethers of families and mental well-being through its safe routes” and “It soothes the soul.”

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly was delighted to accept the award.  “What’s particularly special about this award is that it was made on behalf of the Irish Independent readers who have visited Waterford Greenway. With their experiences so positive and their feedback so affirming, the Council’s Greenway team, local communities, and stakeholders can take great pride in what they have created in Waterford.”

Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor Irish Independent said, “I look forward to the Irish Independent’s Reader Travel Awards because they provide us with priceless, real-world insights from holidaymakers on the ground. Tens of thousands of comments provide a fascinating picture of what people actually visit, and why – and not a marketing snapshot.”

“This year, it was no surprise to me to see the Waterford Greenway top the nominations for ‘Ireland’s Best Visitor Attraction’.  It’s a super example of a route that has caught the imagination of both locals and visitors, created real tourism momentum, and inspired businesses both on and offline.  In just a few short years, it has become a gold standard greenway.”

The old railway line from Waterford City to Dungarvan is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail which travels through time and nature crossing eleven bridges, three impressive viaducts and an atmospheric tunnel.

The popular route in Ireland’s Ancient East is peppered with heritage, history and natural beauty as it runs alongside the world renowned ornamental gardens at Mount Congreve, Waterford & Suir Valley narrow gauge heritage railway, former woollen mills and railway stations and offers breathtaking views of the River Suir, the Comeragh Mountains, The Copper Coast and Dungarvan Bay.

No stranger to accolades, Waterford Greenway made an impact with Irish Independent readers in 2019 when it was named ‘Ireland’s Favourite Adventure’ in the Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards, while in 2021 it was awarded silver in the Excellence Category at the 10th European Greenways Award Ceremony.  In 2020 Waterford Greenway was the first Irish Greenway to attain Green Flag status, which it retained in 2021.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Recruitment : Imagine Arts Festival Manger

Imagine Arts Festival seeks a dynamic, experienced and highly motivated Festival Manager to assume responsibility for the year round management of the Festival

Imagine Arts Festival is a 7-day Arts Festival that runs in October each year in Waterford City and County and also incorporates Waterford Writers Weekend within its festival.

Over the past 22 years IAF has grown to become a firm fixture on the regional arts calendar with thousands of attendees each year enjoying the celebration of all artforms and including a children / youth programme and a history and heritage programme.

The festival aims to highlight local talent and give such creativity a wide platform as well as bring in the best of national and international work. The festival aims to show off the beautiful architecture of the area and has used the tagline ‘Arts in unexpected places’ over a number of years.

In recent years Imagine has begun commissioning new arts work and we plan to develop this in the coming years. The festival aims to celebrate Waterford both culturally and historically and has developed a reputation as a friendly and open event with festivalgoer’s returning each year and visiting artists spreading good feedback about their time here.

Imagine Arts Festival is a not-for-profit organisation and works closely with the local arts community to help produce the annual festival. The organisation strives, through the support of our funding partners, programme partners, patrons and sponsors, to bring the highest quality arts events to Waterford and its environs, enriching the community, stimulating debate and nurturing a love of the arts.

Key Responsibilities include :

  • Working closely with the Board of Directors and Treasurer and its festival partners to ensure that the organisation fulfils its mission.
  • Together with the Committee helping to devise an ambitious, imaginative and affordable programme for the Festival.
  • Managing the finances, administration and governance of the company.
  • Preparing a draft budget for consideration by the Imagine Committee.
  • Helping the Committee to source possible funding to deliver the festival within the agreed budget
  • Booking acts for the Festival and negotiating contracts with artists and agents.
  • Preparing financial information for funders and stakeholders as required.
  • Negotiating terms with participating venues.
  • Attending monthly Committee Meetings and providing a Managers Report for same. Managing the income and expenditure of the Festival account.
  • Managing the various staff incl. Administration assistant and during the festival the Production and technical crew. Also working closely with the diverse group of festival volunteers in various artforms.
  • Hiring staff as required and within the agreed budget.
  • Ensuring that current Health and Safety and work practices legislation is adhered to.
  • Liaising with the Production Manager to ensure that the festival runs professionally and that all members of the production team are fully qualified and informed of the festival’s Health and Safety statement
  • Liaising with our PR team and developing good marketing and pr strategies around the annual festival.

Relationship Management

The Festival Manager manages the Festival’s relationship with its stakeholders :

  • The Committee and Board of Directors.
  • The Festival’s funders Waterford Council and the Arts Council, including all aspects of core revenue funding and other funding initiatives.
  • Corporate sponsors and Festival patrons.
  • Other funding partners, including Fáilte Ireland
  • The Festival Manager also establishes and maintains a highly professional focus towards delivering the festival for all members of the Festival team

Governance

The Festival Director is responsible for

  • Ensuring that all legal obligations of the company are met including liaison with the Companies Registration Office, the Charities Regulation Authority, Revenue and other government bodies
  • Providing administrative support to the Committee / Board of Directors
  • Ensuring that Committee / Board meeting minutes and papers are accurate and filed and that procedures and protocol at Board meetings and AGM are in line with the company’s constitution
  • Updating and maintaining policies of Health & Safety, Child Protection, evacuations etc

Administration/ Operations

The Festival Manager / Director is responsible for organising insurance cover for the company and any additional cover required during the festival period

Skills and Competencies

The Festival Manager / Director should be able to demonstrate the necessary business and managerial acumen and interpersonal skills required for this challenging position which includes the following:

  • Ability to manage budgets
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to manage and deliver projects
  • Ability to prioritise workloads
  • Flexibility
  • An ability to work on own initiative
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with national and international funding structures
  • Knowledge of the infrastructure and network of venues for the arts in Ireland
  • Experience in a similar or equivalent role.

Type of Contract

The equivalent of approx. 2days per week from March 22 to Dec. 22 – with the actual working times to be agreed between the appointee and the Committee.

Timetable: Following this first year and providing both parties are happy to proceed Imagine will offer a further two-years contract until Dec. 2024

Remuneration €15K per annum – to be renegotiated in 2023 if funding allows.

Application Process 

Applicants are invited to submit:

  • A detailed CV outlining suitability for the role and all relevant experience
  • A letter of application (cover letter)
  • Contact details for two professional referees

Submissions

Applications will be accepted by email only and should be submitted to imaginefestofficial@gmail.com

The closing date for receipt of all applications is Monday 21st Feb. and interviews will be held in Waterford city in late Feb.

Confidentiality

The Festival acknowledges applicants’ need for privacy and will take all necessary steps to ensure applications and interviews are handled confidentially.

Equal Opportunities

Imagine Arts Festival is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Individuals are selected on the basis of their abilities and merits to perform the tasks required. Our policy is to be fair and consistent in all aspects of our business. We recognise, respect and value differences and diversity. It is against Imagine Arts Festival’s policy to discriminate on grounds of sex, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability, race or membership of the travelling community.

By Waterford City & County Council

Survey : Working Group to Examine Defects in Housing

A series of online surveys are being launched by the Working Group to Examine Defects in Housing. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, TD, established the group to examine defects in housing.

The Working Group will use the survey responses to inform its report on the nature, scale and difficulties arising from discovery of such defects. It will also provide information on the costs and levies associated with remediating defects.

See https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/7e319-online-survey-in-relation-to-defects-in-apartment-and-duplex-buildings/ to participate.

By Waterford City & County Council

Love is all around…Waterford!

Love is in the air and Waterford City and County Council’s Art Office is bringing a touch of romance to the streets of Waterford.

A love-filled Valentine’s programme of events has been compiled by Arts Officer, Conor Nolan and it’s guaranteed to melt the hearts of the young and young at heart.

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Highlights include the St. Valentines Post Box of Love located at Hanover Street.  With pre-printed postcards available from Central Library, Waterford Gallery of Art and Garter Lane you can send your love letter to that someone special to let them know you’re thinking of them.  With the most romantic letters read out online and the chance to win special prizes, it’s time to summon your inner muse and write from the heart!

Throughout the week Barbershop workshops will take place in nursing homes throughout the city leading to special in-home concerts.

The weekend ahead of St. Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th, will be filled with amorous tunes as the Campervan of Sound and special guests serenade the crowds in the city centre, expect some romantic interludes in the Waterford Cultural Quarter and there will be a special St. Valentines blessing held for Waterford lovers at White Friars Church in Dublin, where the relics of St. Valentine are interred.

Conor Nolan, Arts Officer, Waterford City and County Council explained the reasoning behind the St. Valentine’s programme of events.  “We’ve all been through a tough couple of years and for many it was a time that was spent socially distanced and apart from those special people in our lives.”

“Now that things have opened up it’s time to celebrate being able to be together, be it with a parent, partner, spouse or good friend.  For those who can’t be together, posting a letter at the Post Box of Love could very well reach them, as selected love requests will be read out online.”

“The events planned over the next few days are there to very simply celebrate love and bring a smile to people’s faces.”

The St. Valentine’s Day programme in Waterford is aided by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through its LLPPS3 programme.

For more about St. Valentine, officially Saint Valentine of Rome, go to Waterford Treasures St. Valentine’s Day page: https://www.waterfordtreasures.com/news/happy-saint-valentines-day

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By Waterford City & County Council

Be Part of the St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Waterford

March 17th sees the return of the highly anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Waterford and for the first time, a three day festival from March 17th to March 19th.

Waterford City and County Council and EveryEvent are inviting applications from community groups, sports clubs, charities and businesses, large and small, to take part in the parade to really showcase what a diverse and special place Waterford is.

This year the theme of the parade is ‘Waterford – Ireland’s Best Place to Live’ and the festival will pay homage to Waterford’s people and communities, its culture and heritage, its diversity, and its musical and artistic talent.  So whether you want to drive, walk, dance, hop, skip, or jump your way along the parade route, now is the time to get involved!

As Waterford was Ireland’s first City to hold a St. Patrick’s Day Parade, back in 1903, over the years the Waterford parades have become synonymous with colour, culture and creativity.  St. Patrick’s Day 2022 will be no exception, particularly after a two-year absence.

Trevor Dermody, Director of Waterford Academy of Music & Arts (WAMA) said he and his team are looking forward to partaking in the Parade. “For the last number of years, walking in the Waterford parade has been a highlight of our calendar.  It’s a great way to showcase our students and their talent.  The WAMA members are really excited to take part again in 2022, and are looking forward to showing off our music, dance & artistic talents to the people of Waterford.”

“It’s also a great day for families, especially this year when this is the first occasion we can really get together as a group.  There’s a great buzz in the academy as our teachers and students are busy exploring themes that reflect why Waterford is Ireland’s Best Place to Live.”

John Grubb of EveryEvent said that since the announcement of the Parade going ahead, there’s a lot of enthusiasm amongst community and sporting groups.  “After two long years, the general feeling is one of anticipation and excitement.”

“Groups and societies have had little or no prospect to get together for quite a while, so taking part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a great opportunity to get together, dress up, put on the face paint, and showcase to the whole city.”

If your business, group or club would like to take part in Waterford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022 visit https://stpatricksfestivalwaterford.com/take-part-in-2022/ and register your interest.

You can also keep an eye on the Facebook page and Instagram accounts (@stpatricksdaywat) for festival updates.

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Council Opens Applications for the 2022 Shop Front Improvement Scheme

Does your business want help improving its shop front?

Waterford Council has now opened applications for the 2022 Shop Front Improvement Scheme to support city and town centre businesses in improving their shop front aesthetic. As part of this scheme Waterford will cover 50% of the costs for successful candidates for shop front refurbishment up to a maximum of €1,000 or €2,000 depending on the works. This scheme covers businesses in Waterford City centre, Dungarvan town centre and Tramore town centre. The scheme is now open and will take applications until the 28th of February 2022 for works to be completed by the 31st of August 2022.

The aim of this scheme is to help all business owners to revitalise their shop fronts and is open to retail, hospitality, offices, etc. to make Waterford City, Dungarvan and Tramore more attractive places to visit and do business.

Those considering applying under the scheme are encouraged to read the Council’s Shop Front & Signage Guidance Document which gives advice and examples of good practice for presentation of ‘shop fronts’, which includes all ground floor commercial facades.  These guidelines highlight that ‘shopfronts provide the fundamental building block to our public realm and are one of the most important elements in determining the character, quality and perception of retail streets in the city, towns and villages. Shopfronts which are well designed and well maintained make for a more attractive street for the shopper and passer-by.’

By Waterford City & County Council

Creative Waterford Open Call 2022 applications welcomed until February 28th

The Creative Ireland Programme in Waterford is delighted to announce funding for projects that embed creativity in the community. The annual Creative Waterford Open Call accepts applications from groups, organisations and individuals. A collaborative approach that brings creatives and groups together is encouraged.

  • Application forms can be found at www.bit.ly/creativeirelandWCCC Details are also available on Creative Waterford social media.
  • The closing date is February 28th at 4 p.m.

The Creative Ireland Programme is a five-year Programme which connects people, creativity, and well-being. “Creative Communities” is a local authority-led initiative which pioneers and supports local creative projects in areas such as arts, heritage, local history, STEAM and the creative industries. Previous projects in Waterford have included partnerships from a variety of creative genres such as theatre, Irish language, visual art, literature and has included projects related to health and well-being, sustainability and migration.

Creative Waterford Coordinator Katherine Collins said “each year our adjudicators are extremely impressed with the quality of applications that are submitted for funding. In this, the final year of the Creative Ireland Programme 2018-2022, we have increased the amount of funding available to individual projects to €8,000 and are looking forward to seeing applications that have a variety of partners and big ambitions to support creative communities.”

This is a competitive Open Call, applicants are encouraged to work through the Creative Waterford Toolkit which gives advice and information on how best to approach devising a project for this or any culture / community application process. Applications are welcomed from February 2nd to 28th.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Online talks being organised by Daonscoil na Mumhan

The fourth in a series of online talks being organised by Daonscoil na Mumhan this winter will take place next Tuesday evening, 1st February from 7-8pm, with guest speaker Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair, Head of Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, the advocacy and support group for parents raising their children through Irish in the Gaeltacht. Originally from An Rinn, Sorcha is the daughter of the famous singer, Anne Mulqueen and her husband Tomás Ó Céilleachair, both long-time friends and supporters of Daonscoil na Mumhan.

Having spent some time teaching as a qualified primary school teacher, Sorcha then worked for 15 years as a broadcaster with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.  She was one of the founders of Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, and was appointed head of the organisation in 2018. Sorcha lives in Conamara with her husband and three children.

If you have not already done so, you can register for Sorcha’s talk and the remaining talks in the series through the website www.daonscoilnamumhan.com.

The talks take place on the first Tuesday of each month and the following is the list of the remaining multi-talented speakers, who will speak on a range of topics related to Irish language and culture:

  • March 1st              Róisín Sheehy, poet, playwright and broadcaster
  • April 5th                Tomás Mac Conmara, Oral Historian & Heritage Consultant

Further information on the speakers and the series is available on www.daonscoilnamumhan.com. Looking forward to seeing you all online.

By Waterford City & County Council

Spraoi’s Salute to Spring

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.

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Further Media Information: T.V. Honan: tv@spraoi.com

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