We are hiring an UKRAINIAN TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER
1-year FIXED TERM POSITION, based in DUNGARVAN
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Closing date is Thursday, 6th APRIL 2023 at 16:00
The Draft Bye-Laws are available here:
Draft Municipal District of DungarvanLismore (Control of Parking) Bye-Laws 2023
and during normal office hours from Wednesday 22nd March 2023 to Thursday 20th April, 2023, at the Council’s Customer Services Departments in Civic Offices, Dungarvan and Bailey’s New Street, Waterford.
The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the Draft Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2023. Submissions should be lodged with Aideen Jacob, Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Waterford City & County Council, City Hall, Waterford, or by email to ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4.00pm on Thursday 4th May, 2023.
The OPW has advised that there will be a period of surge on top of very high astronomical Spring Tides that are approaching Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) in all coastal areas, commencing Tuesday March 21st until Wednesday March 22nd 2023.
It is expected that HAT levels will be exceeded in many areas around the coast during this period. Storm surge levels are predicted to significantly increase in coastal areas from Tuesday 21st March .
With localised flooding anticipated, Waterford City and County Council will deploy flood barriers in Waterford City and Passage East.
The following car parks are at risk of flooding and as a precautionary measure, will be closed to the public from mid-afternoon today (Tuesday, March 21st) until 0800 tomorrow (Wednesday, March 22nd)
Waterford City and County Council advises the public to stay away from exposed piers, harbours and sea walls as there is a risk of wave over-topping.
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A Waterford City and County Council incentive to improve the facades of central urban building.
Waterford City & County Council is extending a support to assist in the improvement of visible facades (upper and lower floors) of buildings in high notable areas of Waterford City, Tramore Town Centre and Dungarvan Town Centre.
This scheme allows for up to 50% of the cost of improvement works (excl. VAT) to the exterior presentation of a building, including upper floors, up to €2,000 (amount decided upon approval). For more information please see full Terms and Conditions.
How it works?
Do you want to make your community more active, healthy and get children out playing on the street again?
If so register for this webinar as we begin to organise #playfulstreets in Waterford City & County. More information here : https://rb.gy/eugziy
Published: Weekly Planning Lists for Waterford
Former Irish International rugby legend and TV presenter Tommy Bowe is calling on motorists, but particularly younger drivers, to kick drink driving to touch this St. Patrick’s Weekend and to never, ever drink and drive.
To drive home the message that drinking and driving simply do not mix, Tommy teamed up with secondary students from St. David’s C.B.S, Artane and members of the Kilmore West Youth Project, Artane to show through fun and educational demonstrations the dangers of drinking and driving.
This included Tommy and students donning ‘beer goggles’, which imitate the impairment effects of alcohol, and negotiating an obstacle course in pedal ‘go-karts’. This and other demonstrations, which will be promoted across the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) and An Garda Síochána’s social media platforms, will be a fun and educational way to show how basic tasks are not so simple to do, while under the influence of alcohol.
Speaking about his involvement in promoting road safety ahead of the St. Patrick’s weekend, Tommy Bowe, said, “I am delighted to team up with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána to promote road safety over the St. Patrick’s weekend. Today I was able to experience first-hand, in a safe and controlled space, the impairment effects of alcohol on driving. It was very sobering. Any amount of alcohol can impair driving so it’s just not worth the risk. If you are planning to drink over the St. Patrick’s weekend, leave the keys at home and plan how you are going to get home safely. Designate a driver, hire a minibus if heading out with a group of friends, use a taxi, hackney, or public transport if available. Remember to do the right thing the next morning too, as you may still have alcohol in your body, making you unsafe to drive.”
Sam Waide, CEO of the Road Safety Authority, said: “There is a particular need for younger people to make good choices when using the roads this weekend, including avoiding driving while impaired, through drink or drugs or a combination of both. Figures for 2023 to date indicate that 50% of fatalities are 35 years of age or younger. For the whole of last year, this age group accounted for 32% of fatalities.”
Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, Roads Policing and Community Engagement said, “There were 72 drivers arrested for drink driving and 33 arrested for drug driving over the St. Patrick’s weekend in 2022. The consequences of choosing to drink and drive are stark. You could cause a collision, you could cause a fatality and you could cause your own disqualification as a driver. All drink driving offences carry a period of disqualification.
Think what this could mean for you for your job and lifestyle. Think about what it could mean to carry the burden of causing another person to lose their life.”
Key drink driving statistics:
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Tugtar fógra leis seo go bhfuil sé beartaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i bhfeidhmiú a cumhachtaí de bhun Alt 75 d’Acht na mBóithre 1993, na bóithre seo a leanas a dhúnadh do thréthrácht le linn na dtréimhsí sonraithe thíos Déardaoin, 16 Márta agus Dé hAoine, 17 Márta, 2023 chun Paráid Lá Fhéile Pádraig Dhún Garbhán a éascú:
Bóithre le dúnadh:
Dúnfar na bóithre seo a leanas Dé hAoine, 17ú Márta, 2023 ó 1.00i.n. agus osclóidh siad arís nuair a bheidh an Pharáid thart:
• Sráid Uí Sheasnáin
• Acomhal Cois Trá
• Acomhal Dhroichead Devonshire
• Cearnóg Grattan
• Sráid Uí Chonaill go Bóthar Wolfe Tone
Athosclófar gach Bóthar faoi 6.00i.n. ar a dhéanaí.
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.
Waterford City and County Council has recently significantly invested in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, and we are now delighted to announce that the venue is accepting online booking requests! If you’re an arts organisation or theatre group looking for a beautiful venue to host your next show, look no further than the Town Hall Theatre.
The Theatre is the perfect place to showcase your talents and share your passion with a live audience. Our booking system is designed to make the process as easy and streamlined as possible, so you can focus on delivering an outstanding performance. With its excellent facilities and amazing location, it’s the ideal place to bring your creative vision to life.
Bookings can now be made at https://bit.ly/TownHallTheatre or contact dungarvantheatre@waterfordcouncil.ie for more info.
On Saturday March 11th, Metropolitan Mayor Cllr. Jason Murphy officially launched the Jubilee Memorial Community Garden in Central Avenue, Lisduggan.
The concept for the community garden was spearheaded by Larchville Lisduggan Residents Association in a bid to develop a space in the heart of a thriving Waterford community that residents and visitors alike can enjoy.
Jointly funded by Waterford City and County Council’s Environment Section and Waterford Area Partnership (WAP) Active Cities, the first phase of the project entailed the submission of landscape architectural drawings. Following a public consultation, the winning design was chosen. The landscaping project was tendered, overseen by the Open Spaces team in the Environment Department, with Fairybush Landscaping awarded the contract.
Phase two funding has been secured from Sláintecare to further enhance the overall design of the garden which is due to be completed by the summer.
At the launch Metropolitan Mayor, Cllr. Jason Murphy said, “I’m delighted to be here today to officially launch the Jubilee Memorial Community Garden, as I was born and bred quite literally a stone’s throw from here. This project is particularly close to my heart and what will make this phase of the project and any future phases a success is the buy-in from us, the community. This is your garden, this is your space. Please enjoy it and take ownership of it and as a community come together to develop it how you wish, bursting with wildflowers, pollinators, colour, and scent.”
“The time is now for the community to link in with the Residents Association to form a working group to oversee the development and maintenance of the space going forward.”
Bulbs were planted by those from the area in memory of lost loved ones and a remembrance tree was blessed by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan Diocese of Waterford and Lismore, as part of the 50th Jubilee of St. Paul’s Parish. Nuala Colfer from Central Avenue donated two tress to the Memorial Garden in memory of Joe and Kevin Colfer.
With refreshments provided by residents, and music by David Flynn, despite the inclement weather the occasion was enjoyed by all in attendance.
Michael Murphy of Waterford City and County Council’s Estate Management Team was delighted to co-ordinate the project with all the stakeholders.
“The idea of creating a community garden in an unused large open space is as inspired as it is pragmatic. This community garden is placed in the heart of Lisduggan, and it is sustainable, good for the environment, has health and well-being benefits and it strengthens community ties. I look forward to seeing what the local community do in the months and years ahead to solidify and develop this space as a place to be proud of.”
John Burns, Chair of Lachville Lisduggan Residents Association added that the community was looking forward to the next phase of the community garden. “We’re delighted with how much progress has been made so far. Already the difference is apparent, and the community has really embraced the idea of having a communal garden that everyone can benefit from. There has been a great level of commitment and dedication from the residents and the Council in bringing the garden to fruition and we’re looking forward to seeing phase two rolled out.”
If members of the public would like to donate trees in memory of loved ones to the Jubilee Memorial Garden, they can do so by contacting Larchville Lisduggan Residents Association or members of the Jubilee Memorial Garden Committee.
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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.
Applications for Beach Lifeguards for Bathing Season 2023 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 4pm on Thursday, 16th March 2023
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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