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New flood lights set to sparkle at the RSC

The Waterford Regional Sports Centre is set to shine bright in the new League of Ireland seasons, thanks to a recent €260,000 investment by the Department of Tourism, Culture-Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Waterford City and County Council. This significant investment has been used to install new floodlights at the main pitchside, and the results are nothing short of impressive.

Carried out by the expert team at Enerveo Ltd., the floodlight upgrade delivers brighter, clearer light to the football pitch, but is also resulting in energy and CO2 savings, making it a win-win situation for all involved.

RSC facilities manager, Darren Sealy said:

“The new floodlights are set to have a particularly positive impact on Waterford FC and all who use the facility. With the ability to deliver exceptional light quality, players and fans alike will be able to enjoy a better experience during matches and training sessions.  The bonus is that the new installation will allow us to host competitive European u21 international matches as well.”

Waterford FC’s first home match since the installation takes place tonight, with an SSE Airtricity League of Ireland clash against Longford Town. The match will be a fantastic opportunity for the club to experience the benefits of the new floodlights firsthand, and for the fans to enjoy an even more exciting atmosphere at the games.

Waterford City & County Council wishes the Blues the best of luck for the coming season.

By Waterford City & County Council

Uri Blayer Art Exhibition at Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan

The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan is pleased to present its new free art exhibition of landscape paintings by Waterford based artist, Uri Blayer, from March 2nd to April 22nd, 2023.

Blayer was born in Israel in 1971 and began painting landscapes from an early age, including several years living in, and painting, the Israeli desert. After studying art professionally in New York under the guidance of late Professor Lennart Anderson and the Art Students League, Blayer moved to Hawaii. There he continued his work as a landscape painter though also began developing works inspired by the sea.

In 2020 Blayer and his wife moved to county Waterford and he has been painting the local scenery, land and sea, as much as possible ever since.

Uri Blayer has exhibited at The Royal Ulster Museum Belfast, Boyle Arts Festival Roscommon, The Mall Galleries London, Rothschild Gallery Tel Aviv and currently has work on display at Taylor Galleries Dublin.

Describing his work and process, Blayer says, “I paint from observation only, and must spend time on each location in order to get the essence and to translate it in visual pictorial language. I honestly believe the works have the strength to speak for themselves.  If looking at my painting feels to you as if you are literally facing mother nature, as if you are really there, it means for me that something in the painting works really well.

“I always start and finish a painting on location, even when I work on a large canvas, all my paintings are oil on canvas. I would carry it along with my supplies, easel and palette, to a specific location day after day, sometimes week after week, returning to the same location at the same time of day until the painting is done. To me, the act of spending time in front of nature for hours, days and weeks, observing subtle changes, is essential for simplification, abstraction and for achieving intimacy in painting.”

The exhibition is open to the public from March 2nd 2023 and is free to attend, all are welcome.

The Old Market House Arts Centre in Dungarvan is open Tuesday to Friday 11am to 5pm (lunchtime close 1.30 to 2.30pm) and Saturdays from 1pm to 5pm.

Tá fáilte roimh cách.

-ENDS-

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford’s 4th Global Women’s Conference for International Women’s Day

Waterford’s 4th Annual Global Women’s Conference

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 with Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford Libraries and Waterford Integration Services. The International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme is #EmbraceEquity. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. Equity means creating a fair and equal world. Challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion.

8th March / 10:30am / free event 

All Welcome but Booking Essential: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/waterfords-4th-annual-global-womens-conference-tickets-524757974227

Speakers and Performers

Ali Comerford, Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Obianuju Ekedozie, Chair of Waterford Migrant Integration Forum

Dr. Ebun Joseph, Director Institute of Antiracism and Black Studies, Race relations consultant, Lecturer Black Studies and Chairperson, African Scholars Association Ireland (AFSAI)

Ojeaku Nwabuzo, Director (Policy, Advocacy, and Network Development), European Network Against Racism (ENAR)

Dr. Lorna Gold, author and climate activist in conversation with Grainne Kennedy, Waterford Council’s Climate Action Coordinator

Jen Harris, CEO of Slí The Waterford Sustainable Living Initiative

Dr. Méabh Savage, South East Technological University (SETU)

WLR Journalist Dymphna Nugent talks about Local Projects with our panel:

  • Mary McInerney, Schools Education Worker Mincéirí Port Láirge
  • Karen Reilly, Community Development Worker Mincéirí Port Láirge
  • Nicola Tull, Renew Enterprises
  • Usomine Oshiogwemoh, Local Training Initiative (LTI) Global Pathways to Employment Programme Coordinator
  • Debbie O’Rourke, Community Youth Worker with Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service
  • Yinashe, Singer Songwriter

MC Anne Nolan, Waterford Integration Services

By Waterford City & County Council

Expressions of Interest : Mobile Tea / Coffee offering

Waterford City & County Council invite submissions from interested parties for the operation of a temporary mobile tea/coffee offering on the Millennium Plaza, The Quay, Waterford.

It is intended to locate the Greenway beginning / end at the Millennium Plaza.

Signage directing Greenway visitors to the plaza and the installation of bicycle racks for bike parking will be undertaken in the coming months by Waterford City & County Council.

Further details www.etenders.gov.ie  The tender is RFT  233437 – WCCC 23/137

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford City & County Council Festival & Event Grants 2023

Waterford City and County Council has allocated €1,555,557 in festival and event funding to aid with the development and promotion of events across Waterford City and County in 2023.

The allocation supports 54 festival and events throughout Waterford City and County with the aim of promoting 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 2023 Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O Leary 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.

“Waterford has always produced an entertaining, inclusive and eclectic programme of events throughout the year.  While we are delighted to continue to support the fantastic big-ticket festivals such as Spraoi, Waterford Harvest Festival and Winterval, it’s great to see the range of new and distinctive events making their mark on the city and county.”

Michael Quinn, Director of Services with Waterford City and County Council added, “The allocations reflect the Council’s commitment to support the strong community spirit across Waterford with so many events happening in 2023.  These events are integral in helping continue to make Waterford the best place to live and visit.”

New events to be supported by 2023 Festival and Events grants include TALAMH, a new event in Waterford that’s set to showcase the amazing landscape and to promote the environmental and well-being benefits of Land Art.  Another new event added to Waterford’s festival calendar is A Scary but Safer Halloween; a frightful but fun and healthy themed Halloween event free from anti-social behaviour, fireworks or bonfires. With a three week, educational and safety awareness build up, the main event will take place on Halloween Night from 4.30pm to 8.30pm.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Ciste chun tacú le Pobail Phort Láirge 2023

Tá Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge tiomanta le pobail a spreagadh agus a chumasú chun difríocht a dhéanamh ina gceantair/bpobail féin. Ar mhaithe leis seo, tá iarratais á lorg ag an gComhairle anois don gCiste chun tacú le Pobail Phort Láirge 2023.

Tugann an Ciste chun tacú le Pobail deontas i gcabhair do Chumainn Áitritheoirí, do Ghrúpaí Pobail, do Chlubanna Spórt agus do ghrúpaí/choistí eile atá gníomhach ag leibhéal an phobail, ag cur sheirbhísí pobal ar fáil nó ag déanamh oibreacha feabhsúcháin go háitiúil nó ag leibhéal an chontae. Is féidir le grúpaí iarratas a dhéanamh faoi cheann amháin den trí shnáithe seo a leanas:
1. Ciste do Chumann Áitritheoirí
2. Ciste do Ghníomhaíocht Pobail
3. Ciste do Spórt & Chaitheamh Aimsire

Conas iarratas a dhéanamh
Caithfidh gach iarratasóir an fhoirm iarratais don gCiste chun tacú le Pobail Phort Láirge 2023 a líonadh isteach, agus is féidir í a íoslódáil ó shuíomh idirlíon Chomhairle Phort Láirge https://waterfordcouncil.ie/media/grants/index.htm

Mar mhalairt air sin, is féidir leat pacáiste iarratais a bhailiú os na poinntí um Seirbhísí do
Chustaiméirí de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge i gCathair Phort Láirge ag Sráid Nua Bailey nó ag na hOifigí Cathartha, Cé Daibhéid, Dún Garbhán, nó is féidir leat r-phost a chur chuig waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie agus seolfar pacáiste iarratais amach chugat, ach é a lorg.

Nuair atá sé líonta isteach agat, cuir d’iarratas isteach, maraon leis na doiciméidí riachtanacha, trí r-phost chuig waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie nó ar chóip chrua chuig:
Colette O’Brien, Ciste chun tacú le Pobail Phort Láirge 2023, Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Sráid Nua Bailey, Port Láirge.

An dáta deiridh d’iarratais ná 4i.n. Dé hAoine, 24 Feabhra 2023.

By Waterford City & County Council

Recruitment : Retained Firefighters (Portlaw, Dunmore East & Tramore)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position from which any future vacancies will be filled:

RETAINED (PART-TIME) FIREFIGHTER

for the following locations:

  • Portlaw
  • Dunmore East
  • Tramore

REMUNERATION:   Annual Retained Allowance

  • 0-2 years service €8,696
  • 2-5 years service €9,664
  • 5-10 years service €10,834
  • 10 + €11,907

Additional payment for attendance at Fires and Drills and Clothing Allowance.

  • Persons must reside and, if employed, work within 3 kms distance or 5 mins travelling of the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time as set by the Chief Fire Officer.
  • Persons must hold a full unendorsed Class B driving licence or a provisional Class B driving licence.
  • Persons must be able to provide proof of release from workplace to respond to fire calls if necessary.
  • Applicants must be over 18 and under 55 years old.
  • Candidates may be shortlisted on the information provided on the application form.

** APPLY ONLINE HERE **

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on Thursday, 23rd February 2023.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

By Waterford City & County Council

Earcaíocht : Comhraiceoirí Dóiteáin ar áirithíocht

  • STÁISIÚN DÓITEÁIN PHORTLÁCH
  • STÁISIÚN DÓITEÁIN TRA MÓR
  • STÁISIÚN DÓITEÁIN DHÚN MÓR THOIR

Liúntas Coinnithe Bliantúil

  • 0-2 bhliain seirbhíse €8,696
  • 2-5 blianta seirbhíse €9,664
  • 5-10 blianta seirbhíse €10,834
  • 10 + €11,907

Íocaíocht bhreise as freastal ar Thinte agus Druileanna agus Liúntas Éadaí.

  • Ní mór do dhaoine cónaí agus, má tá siad fostaithe, oibriú laistigh de 3 km nó 5 nóiméad ag taisteal ón Stáisiún Dóiteáin a ligfidh dó / di freagairt laistigh den am tionóil arna shocrú ag an bPríomhoifigeach Dóiteáin.
  • Ní mór do dhaoine ceadúnas iomlán tiomána Aicme B neamhcheadaithe nó ceadúnas tiomána sealadach Aicme B a bheith acu.
  • Ní mór do dhaoine a bheith in ann cruthúnas scaoileadh ón ionad oibre a sholáthar chun freagra a thabhairt ar ghlaonna dóiteáin más gá.
  • Ní mór d’iarratasóirí a bheith os cionn 18 agus faoi 55 bliain d’aois.
  • Féadfar iarrthóirí a chur ar ghearrliosta ar an eolas a chuirtear ar fáil ar an bhfoirm iarratais.

Cuirfear iarratais ar fáil ar líne ag www.waterfordcouncil.ie áit ar féidir tuilleadh sonraí faoin ról a fháil freisin.

Is é an dáta deiridh chun iarratais a fháil ná 4.00 pm Déardaoin, 23 Feabhra 2023.

IS FOSTÓIR COMHIONANNAS DEISEANNA Í
COMHAIRLE CATHRACH & CHONTAE PHORT LÁIRGE

By Waterford City & County Council

Dutch Ambassador visits Waterford

On Thursday, the Dutch Ambassador to Ireland, Adriaan Palm, accompanied by the Politics & Europe Officer at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Ireland James Bradshaw visited City Hall today.

They were greeted by the Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr John O’Leary, Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford Cllr Jason Murphy and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Michael Quinn.

During his visit, the Ambassador spoke to the Council representatives about the work being done in Waterford when it comes to tackling challenges in areas like sustainable transport, health and housing. He was also informed of the imminent commencement of the development on the North Quays.

We would like to thank Ambassador Palm for taking the time to visit Waterford’s City Hall and we look forward to welcoming him again.

By Waterford City & County Council

Proposal to declare mentioned roads to be Public Roads

PROPOSAL TO DECLARE ROADS SERVING DEVELOPMENT AT:

• Páirc na mBláth & Laurel Crescent, Ballinroad, Dungarvan

TO BE PUBLIC ROADS

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 11 Subsection (1) (b) (iii) Roads Act 1993 that Waterford City and County Council propose to declare the above mentioned roads to
be Public Roads.

The drawing indicating the roads to be taken in charge are available for inspection below or copies can be viewed in our Customer Services Departments in Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan or Bailey’s New Street for a period of one month up to and including 15th March, 2023:-

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposal to declare the roads to be Public Roads may be made in writing up to 22nd March, 2023.  Please include the name of the
development in the submission subject line.

By Post: Aideen Jacob, Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Menapia Building,
The Mall, Waterford.
By Email: ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie
By Phone: 0818 10 20 20

By Waterford City & County Council

Update on Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project – Flood Defence West

An Bord Pleanála (ABP) has granted planning permission (within conditions) to Waterford City and County Council under section 226 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, for the development of c. 1.1 km of flood protection measures along the northern bank and within the foreshore of the River Suir.

See attached link/documents from An Bórd Pleanála here.

By Waterford City & County Council

Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing 2023

Good Vibrations, Celebrating Love, Life and Magic, and Standing Shoulder to Shoulder are some of the highlights of this year’s Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing.  Taking place in Waterford Monday 13 to Saturday 18 February, the Well Festival features an inspirational line-up of fun, free, inventive and sociable arts events for all ages.

In this, its tenth year, the festival presents musicians, artists, poets, storytellers and dancers, as well as a programme of Wellies, the festival’s events for younger audiences.  The full festival programme is available from www.wellwaterford.com and can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing champions and celebrates all the ways that the arts help us to feel good.  Each day, festival-goers will have the opportunity to witness colourful, beautiful, thought-provoking music, art, movement and literature, and to experience the joy of creativity through a range of workshops and interactive opportunities for all ages.Festival 2023 Highlights
Highlights of the Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing 2023 programme include:

  • Fancy a lift?, a daily poetry postcard, curated by poet Stephen James Smith, delivered on meal trays to patients at University Hospital Waterford (UHW), through Waterford Libraries and online via www.wellwaterford.com ;
  • Celebrating Love, Life and Magic, a St Valentine’s Day joyful, inclusive dance workshop led by Traces Dance Ensemble members Grace Howley and Brian McSweeney, with mentor support from Trish Murphy, Dee Grant and Rachel Ní Bhraonáin;
  • Standing Shoulder to Shoulder, a special exhibition by the Waterford New Community Women’s Shed and the Déise Men’s Shed, demonstrating the wellbeing benefits of coming together to learn and share new skills in a safe, relaxed space;
  • Why Arts?, the Well Festival Keynote conversation, featuring Dr Chris Fitzpatrick, poet and former Master of the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital Dublin, and journalist and proud Waterford woman Jennifer O’Connell;
  • Good Vibrations, a continuous professional development (CPD) workshop for musicians working in mental health settings, led by Jane O’Brien Moran
  • Cuppa & Ceol, a sociable, music-infused tea party with well-known musician Liam Merriman;
  • A range of workshops for all ages, including Wet Felting with artist Catherine Callanan; The Big Reel, a relaxing movement workshop with dancer Philippa Donnellan and musician Sadhbh O’Sullivan, and Aga’s Baby Story Massage Taster Class, a wellbeing workshop for parents and their babies;
  • Healing Sounds Sessions with Waterford Healing Arts Trust’s musicians at the bedside of patients and residents in various settings;
  • Embrace the arts at your library, a special Well Festival selection of books celebrating the benefits of reading, curated by Waterford Libraries staff;
  • Find the Butterfly, Find the Bee, a special exhibition at University Hospital Waterford created by artist John Conway from his conversations with professional healthcare staff working in paediatric settings;
  • and the much loved festival flagship event We haven’t had an earthquake lately, supported and hosted by The Book Centre Waterford, led once again by Guest MC Catherine Drea.
  • For younger audiences, the Wellies programme invites children and young people to finesse their Circus Crafts and Juggling skills with Enda Moran, get lost in their imaginations with Joe Brennan’s Magical Stories and hone their drawing skills in a Children’s Illustration Workshop with Well Festival favourite Shona Shirley MacDonaldSpeaking at the launch of the festival programme, Claire Meaney, Director of Waterford Healing Arts Trust, said “We are thrilled to present our tenth Well Festival in Waterford in person this year.  Having re-imagined our festival over the past three years in the virtual space, we can’t wait to come together with our lovely audiences to experience, in person, the power of the arts to lift our spirits and nurture our wellbeing.”Breda O’Shea of Waterford City and County Libraries added “Winter into spring is a great time of year for our festival, with the promise of new beginnings, connection and colour.  We invite you, the people of Waterford, and our Well friends far and wide, to join us as we explore, reach out and make new connections each day.”Sile Penkert, Executive Director of Garter Lane Arts Centre, continued “The Well Festival gives us a unique opportunity to offer inspiring experiences to our community, to creatively engage with each other, and to remind ourselves of the beauty that exists all around us, even in the midst of challenging times.  We hope that, through our festival programme, our audiences will find their own route to self-expression and creative fulfilment and we look forward to welcoming everyone to our events.”The Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing is funded by the Arts Council, the HSE and Waterford City and County Council, with generous support from Sanofi.  The festival is presented by Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford City and County Libraries and Waterford Healing Arts Trust.  The full festival programme is available at www.wellwaterford.com
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