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By Waterford City & County Council

Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre to undergo future-proof refurbishment

The Town Hall Theatre, Friary Street, Dungarvan is to undergo an upgrade as Waterford City and County Council invests significantly in the venue which dates back to the 19th century.

The investment will be in upgrading the online booking system and the upgrade of stage lighting and associated system, for which a tender is currently underway.

Kieran Kehoe, Dungarvan Town Manager and Director of Services, Waterford City and County Council said the new physical and operations structures will future-proof the theatre. “The theatre is a wonderful, old-style, local amenity and this investment will ensure that it is on a secure footing to bring a quality artistic offering to the people of Dungarvan and its environs for years to come.”

“Waterford City and County Council is investing €40,000 in the upgrade of the stage lighting, which will greatly enhance the mood and experience of the audience.”

Conor Nolan, Arts Officer added, “The upgrades to the lighting system and booking system will consolidate the Town Hall’s reputation as a leading arts centre. With a new user-friendly online booking system to be developed and investment in lighting and staging, the venue will be an even more accessible and attractive addition to the arts and culture landscape, while still retaining its traditional charm.”

To allow for these works to progress, the facility will not be available for use until Spring 2023 when details of new operations will be announced.

For future information about Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre please contact dungarvantheatre@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Irish Language Plan for Dungarvan approved

At an event in the Old Market House Art Centre in Dungarvan on Thursday 14 July, Jack Chambers TD, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish Language and the Gaeltacht, announced that the Irish Language Plan for Dungarvan has been approved.

The announcement means that Dungarvan is now officially recognised as a Gaeltacht Service Town. The Minister of State also announced that €80,000 will be provided each year to support the implementation of the Plan over a seven year period.

At the event, the Mayor for Waterford City & County Council John O’Leary welcomed the Irish Language Plan saying that it will support the development of the Irish language in Dungarvan for the benefit of the communities of Dungarvan and the Waterford Gaeltacht.

Dónal Ó Conghaile, the Chairperson for Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, the local committee that is officially recognised to develop the Irish Language Plan, said that it has been clearly demonstrated that Dungarvan has specific importance as a Gaeltacht Service Town and that there is a long and strong relationship between the people of Dungarvan and Gaeltacht na nDéise.

He indicated that there will now be an opportunity to employ an Irish Language Planning Officer for the town to support the development of the Irish language in the area, with an emphasis on support for families and young people, for businesses and in education, and for the public in general.

He stated that Dungarvan’s Irish Language plan is a road map that is based on extensive consultation and provides a demonstration of the aspirations of the people of Dungarvan and its environs in regard to the Irish language, including those of the Waterford Gaeltacht community.

‘’I am really hoping that more people from the community will be interested in being members of Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge so as to support the implementation of the plan. At the moment we are working towards Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge acquiring status as a Cooperative Society and anybody who would be interested in the development of the Irish language in the area would be most welcome to join,’’ he said.

Also present as the event with the Minister of State Jack Chambers was Mary Butler TD, Minister for Mental Health and Older People and TD in County Waterford, TD’s and Councillors from the county, Michael Walsh, Chief Executive, Waterford City & County Council, representatives from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, Foras na Gaeilge, Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge committee, Waterford City and County Council, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Glór na nGael, Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, town businesses and the Irish language community from Dungarvan and its environs, including the Waterford Gaeltacht.

By Waterford City & County Council

Plean Teanga Dhún Garbhán ceadaithe

Ag ócáid in Ionad Ealaíon Seanteach an Mhargaidh i nDún Garbhán Déardaoin 14 Iúil, d’fhógair Jack Chambers,TD, Príomh-Aoire an Rialtais agus Aire Stáit le cúram don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht, go bhfuil plean teanga Dhún Garbhán ceadaithe.

Ciallíonn seo go bhfuil Dún Garbhán aitheanta go hoifigiúil mar Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta anois.

D’fhógair an tAire Stáit chomh maith go mbeidh €80,000 sa bhliain á chur ar fáil chun tacú le cur i bhfeidhm an phlean teanga thar thréimhse seacht mbliana.

Ag an ócáid, chuir Méara Chomhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge John O’Leary fáilte roimh an bPlean Teanga ag rá go dtacóidh sé leis an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn i nDún Garbhán ar mhaithe le pobail Dhún Garbhán agus Gaeltacht na nDéise.

Deir Dónal Ó Conghaile, Cathaoirleach Dhún Garbhán le Gaeilge, an coiste áitiúil atá aitheanta go hoifigiúil chun an Plean Teanga a fhorbairt, go bhfuil sé léirithe go soiléir go bhfuil tábhacht faoi leith ag Dún Garbhán mar Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta agus go bhfuil gaol láidir agus fad bunaithe idir muintir an bhaile agus muintir Ghaeltacht na nDéise.

Thug sé le fios go mbeidh deis anois Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga a fhostú don bhaile chun tacú le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge sa cheantar, le béim ar thacaíochtaí do teaghlaigh agus daoine óga, do ghnóthaí agus oideachais agus don bpobal go ginearálta.

Dúirt sé gur mapa bóthair atá i bPlean Teanga Dhún Garbhán atá bunaithe ar chomhairliúchán leathan agus a thugann léiriú cruinn ar mhianta mhuintir Dhún Garbhán agus máguaird, Gaeltacht na nDeise san áireamh i leith an Ghaeilge.

‘’Tá mé ag súl go mór chomh maith go mbeidh spéis ag breis daoine ón bpobal a bheith mar bhaill de Dhún Garbhán le Gaeilge chun tacú leis an bPlean a chur i gcrích. Faoi láthair táimid ag obair ar stádas Comharchumann a fháil do Dhún Garbhán le Gaeilge agus bheadh na múrtha fáilte roimh aon duine atá suim acu i chur chun cinn na Gaeilge sa cheantar a bheith mar bhall,’’ ar sé.

I láthair chomh maith ag an ócáid leis an Aire Jack Chambers bhí Mary Butler TD, Aire Meabhairshláinte agus Daoine Aosta agus Teachta Dála i bPort Láirge; Teachtaí Dála agus Comhairleoirí ón gcontae, Michael Walsh, Príomhfheidhmeannach, Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, ionadaithe ón Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon Spóirt agus Meán, Foras na Gaeilge, Coiste Dhún Garbhán le Gaeilge, gnóthaí an bhaile agus pobal na Gaeltachta, Foras na Gaeilge, Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Glór na nGael, Cumann Tráchtála Dhún Garbhán agus Gaeilge Dhún Garbhán agus máguaird, Gaeltacht na nDéise san áireamh.

By Waterford City & County Council

Free TuneFest Summer Lunchtime Sessions at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan

If on Thursdays over the summer weeks you want some quality free music, pop into the Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan from 12 noon to 1.30pm.

The sessions will feature traditional musicians from the area for you to enjoy as you browse the artwork or simply listen to the music, people are encouraged to come in at whatever time over their lunch break which suits, to catch a tune or a few.

Last month, TuneFest held their annual festival with concerts, workshops and recitals, these new lunchtime sessions will offer visitors the opportunity to hear a variety of musicians and styles over the coming weeks. Bígí linn, Thursdays from midday in the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, starting this Thursday 14th July 2022.

These sessions are brought to you by the Arts Office, Waterford City and County Council. Tá fáilte roimh gach aoinne.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder: Book Launch tomorrow – Four Voices

All are welcome to the launch of the poetry book collection, Four Voices: A Conversation on Thursday 16 th June from 6pm – 8pm in Dungarvan Library.

This collection is by four Waterford-based women, Mary McCarthy, Siobhán Mullins, Marie O’Meara and Sherry Young and the publication was assisted by a grant from the Waterford City and County Council Arts Office.

The collection draws upon the experiences of the authors in Ireland, Africa, India and New England. The authors’ status as Irish citizens anchors the literary conversation. Their lives as women, poets and international workers brought them together. The poems reflect the diversity and rich influences of the places and people about which they write. At the launch, Waterford poet Lani O’Hanlon will moderate a short discussion amongst the poets. There will be time for refreshments and conversation.

The books will be on sale in Dungarvan at David Walsh’s on Main Street and The Country Store on Mitchell Street. You can find it in Waterford at The Book Centre on Barronstrand Street.

By Waterford City & County Council

Consultation Reminder: Three Active Travel Schemes in Dungarvan

Waterford City & County Council proposes to undertake the construction works and  crossing / footpath improvements at the Dungarvan locations mentioned below.

The drawings of these schemes are available for inspection above and are also on display in our Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street in the City and Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan from Tuesday 10th May 2022 to Wednesday 08th June, 2022.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the proposal. Submissions should be lodged with Ian Ludlow, Staff Officer, Active Travel Team, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or
by email to iludlow@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received by Monday 20th June 2022.

By Waterford City & County Council

Consultation Reminder: Three Active Travel Schemes in Dungarvan

Waterford City & County Council proposes to undertake the construction works and  crossing / footpath improvements at the Dungarvan locations mentioned below.

The drawings of these schemes are available for inspection above and are also on display in our Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street in the City and Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan from Tuesday 10th May 2022 to Wednesday 08th June, 2022.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the proposal. Submissions should be lodged with Ian Ludlow, Staff Officer, Active Travel Team, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or
by email to iludlow@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received by Monday 20th June 2022.

By Waterford City & County Council

Taking Pride in Waterford City and County

June 1st marked the first day of Pride Month as Waterford City and County Council celebrates LGBTQ+ people, culture and communities.

On June 1st Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Joe Kelly, along with members of the Dungarvan Pride committee raised the Pride flag outside the Dungarvan Civic Offices to officially launch the start of Pride month.

Dungarvan town centre was adorned with Pride banners in Grattan Square, with almost 800 ft of Pride bunting along Main Street, O Connell St, Meagher St and along the Causeway.

As part of Pride Month celebrations Dungarvan’s first ever Pride Festival will take place in Walton Park, Dungarvan on June 18th.

Emilene Stafford, Dungarvan Pride committee co-chair, is looking forward to Dungarvan’s inaugural Pride Festival.  “While the day is about celebrating LGBTQ+ people, it is a day to be enjoyed and celebrated by everyone.  We would encourage young and old, gay and straight to come along and help us make this Pride festival one of the biggest and brightest in the country.”

The line-up includes an opening ceremony by Lady Fi Fi Fondu, a dance performance by the Kirby School of Performing Arts, circus mayhem from the Wobbly Circus, the ultimate lip sync battle,  music by Avi and the Dream Girls Drag Show to round off the entertainment.

In Waterford city, The Pride of the Déise committee has organised a jam-packed weekend celebration of LGBTQ+ people and communities.  Running from Friday, June 3rd to Monday, June 6th, the programme includes Bubble Talk; A Consent Workshop with Miss Gay Ireland, Pride March from Cathedral Square to the Cultural Quarter, GAYREA Youth Pride Party, PRIDE Ride Greenway Cycle and Rural Pride celebration.

More information and the full programme of events for Pride of the Déise can be viewed at https://prideofthedeise.ie/

Pride Dungarvan and Pride Waterford are proudly supported by Waterford City and County Council and Creative Waterford.

-ENDS-

Images:  David Clynch

Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr Joe Kelly raising the Pride flag in Dungarvan

Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr Joe Kelly with members of Dungarvan Pride Organising Committee

l-r John Gomes-Rea, Ciara McCluskey, JP McCarthy, Seona Byrne, Emilene Stafford and Lady Fi Fi Fondu

Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr Joe Kelly, Cllr Conor D. McGuinness and Cllr Damien Geoghegan with members of Dungarvan Pride Organising Committee

By Waterford City & County Council

Consultation Reminder: Three Active Travel Schemes in Dungarvan

Waterford City & County Council proposes to undertake the construction works and  crossing / footpath improvements at the Dungarvan locations mentioned below.

The drawings of these schemes are available for inspection above and are also on display in our Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street in the City and Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan from Tuesday 10th May 2022 to Wednesday 08th June, 2022.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the proposal. Submissions should be lodged with Ian Ludlow, Staff Officer, Active Travel Team, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or
by email to iludlow@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received by Monday 20th June 2022.

By Waterford City & County Council

Closing : Machinery Operator/Driver/General Operative

Waterford City & County Council seek applications from suitably experienced candidates in road surfacing and road surface repair works for the role of Machinery Operator/Driver/General Operative.

Duties will include handwork (raking & shovelling) of hot macadam, as well as the operation of plant, machines and equipment used in road surfacing and repair works, including lorries, pavers, planers, rollers, tar sprayers, chipping, spreader and mechanical pot-hole repair vehicles. The role will be based in the Machinery Yard, Dungarvan. Duties may also include the operation of winter maintenance vehicles.

See https://waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm for documentation and full details.  Closing 4pm on Monday 23rd May 2022.

By Waterford City & County Council

Dungarvan celebrates with first ever PRIDE Festival

On Saturday, June 18th, Dungarvan’s first ever PRIDE Festival will take place in Walton Park, Dungarvan.

A celebration of LGBTQ+ people and culture, the event boasts a fun and exciting programme filled with music, food, family fun, magic and drag!

Emilene Stafford, one of the committee’s co-chairs, is looking forward to Dungarvan’s inaugural PRIDE Festival.  “While the day is about celebrating LGBTQ+ people, it is a day to be enjoyed and celebrated by everyone.  We would encourage young and old, gay and straight to come along and help us make this PRIDE festival one of the biggest and brightest in the country.”

“The programme has something for everyone.  Along with the great music and entertainment, there will be a real festival vibe to the day as people can picnic in the park and soak up the electric atmosphere.”

Commencing at 4pm, the line-up includes an opening ceremony by Lady Fi Fi Fondu, a dance performance by the Kirby School of Performing Arts, circus mayhem from the Wobbly Circus, the ultimate lip sync battle,  music by Avi and the Dream Girls Drag Show to round off the entertainment.

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly said, “Waterford City and County Council is proud to support the inaugural PRIDE festival in Dungarvan. The day is not just about music, magic and colour, it is also about celebrating diversity, and promoting inclusion and belonging in our communities.”

“The town itself will also be adorned with colour as rainbow banners and bunting will be displayed throughout the town centre for the month of June. I’m delighted to see so many local businesses and individuals supporting the festival and pulling out all the stops to help make PRIDE Dungarvan the first of many.”

To find out more about Dungarvan’s first ever PRIDE Festival on Saturday June 18th follow Dungarvan Pride on Facebook and Instagram.

-ENDS-

Image:

Getting ready to celebrate Dungarvan’s first ever PRIDE Festival are Kerrie Bedell, proprietor of Ballot Flowers and John Gomes-Rea Dungarvan Pride Committee member.

By Waterford City & County Council

Three Active Travel Schemes launched in Dungarvan

Waterford City & County Council proposes to undertake the construction works and  crossing / footpath improvements at the Dungarvan locations mentioned below.

The drawings of these schemes are available for inspection above and are also on display in our Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street in the City and Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan from Tuesday 10th May 2022 to Wednesday 08th June, 2022.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the proposal. Submissions should be lodged with Ian Ludlow, Staff Officer, Active Travel Team, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or
by email to iludlow@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received by Monday 20th June 2022.

By Waterford City & County Council

Recruitment : Machinery Operator/Driver/General Operative

Waterford City & County Council seek applications from suitably experienced candidates in road surfacing and road surface repair works for the role of Machinery Operator/Driver/General Operative.

Duties will include handwork (raking & shovelling) of hot macadam, as well as the operation of plant, machines and equipment used in road surfacing and repair works, including lorries, pavers, planers, rollers, tar sprayers, chipping, spreader and mechanical pot-hole repair vehicles. The role will be based in the Machinery Yard, Dungarvan. Duties may also include the operation of winter maintenance vehicles.

See https://waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm for documentation and full details.  Closing 4pm on Monday 23rd May 2022.

By Waterford City & County Council

Three Active Travel Schemes launched in Dungarvan

Waterford City & County Council proposes to undertake the construction works and  crossing / footpath improvements at the Dungarvan locations mentioned below.

The drawings of these schemes are available for inspection above and are also on display in our Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street in the City and Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan from Tuesday 10th May 2022 to Wednesday 08th June, 2022.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the proposal. Submissions should be lodged with Ian Ludlow, Staff Officer, Active Travel Team, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or
by email to iludlow@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received by Monday 20th June 2022.

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