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Bridge Lift at Rice Bridge, Monday 21st November at 10.00am

Reminder : Winterval – updated Road Closure arrangements

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public roads to through traffic to facilitate the Winterval 2022 Christmas Festival:

  1. From 11pm Monday 7th November 2022 until 11pm Sunday 8th January 2023 the following street will be closed for the Winterval Christmas Market:
    Arundel Square – L5532 (from its junction with Peter Street to Conduit lane).
    Please Note: The Bus Stop and Taxi Rank on Peter Street will operate as normal.
  2. From 11am Monday 14th November 2022 until 11pm Friday 30th December 2022 the following street will be closed for the Winterval Santa Installation.
    Michael Street (North) – L-1527 (from it’s junction with Lady Lane and Patrick St)
  3. On Friday 18th November 2022 from 2pm until 7pm the following streets will close for the arrival of Santa Claus and the switching on of the Christmas Lights.
    Barronstrand Street – L91092
    Broad Street – L91092
    Great Georges Street – L-90352
  4. On Friday 18th November 2022 from 3:30pm until 6pm the following streets will close for the arrival of Santa Claus and the switching on of the Christmas Lights.
    Peter Street – L-5531
    Patrick Street – L-1525 (from its junction with Mayors Walk)
    Bakehouse Lane – L5530
    Note: Between 4pm and 4:30pm Friday 18th November there may be significant delays outbound on The Quay and through traffic should divert via Ashe Road.
  5. From 10pm Sunday 13th November 2022 until 10pm Sunday 8th January 2023 the following street will be closed for the Winterval Christmas Market:
    O’Connell Street – L1502 (from its junction with Hanover Street to Sargents Lane).
    Great Georges Street – L-90352 (from its junction with John Roberts Square)
  6. On the following Times & Dates the area known as John Roberts Square, consisting of the roads listed below will be closed to facilitate the Winterval Festival.
    – 11am Saturday 19th November until 10pm Sunday 20th November
    – 11am Saturday 26th November until 10pm Sunday 27th November
    – 11am Saturday 3rd December until 10pm Sunday 4th December
    – 11am Saturday 10th December until 10pm Sunday 11th December
    – 11am Saturday 17th December until 10pm Sunday 18th December
    – 11am until 10pm each day from Monday 19th until Friday 23rd December
    Barronstrand Street – L91092
    Broad Street – L91092
  7. On Wednesday 21st December 2022 from 4pm until 11pm the following public Car Park and Roads shall close to facilitate a public outdoor Winterval Solstice Event.
    Thomas Hill (L15021) – There will be no access to Thomas Hill from Francis Street, access from O’Connell Street shall be unaffected.
    Meeting House Lane (L15022) – Residential Access only
    Jenkins Lane Car Park (L90356) – All cars must vacate by 6pm
    Little Patrick Street (L90355)
  8. Each Saturday from Saturday 19th November 2022 until Friday 16th December 2022 the area known as Applemarket will the host of the Santa’s Elves Christmas letter Collection Winterval Event and other Christmas Events. Residential and Emergency Access to Spring Garden Alley will be unaffected.
    The usual road Closures for the Applemarket will apply.

Winterval Festival officially opens in Waterford today and is set to welcome 600,000 festivalgoers

Ireland’s Christmas Festival will officially open in Waterford City this evening (Friday, November 18th) with the arrival of the country’s first Christmas Parade commencing at 5:15 pm in the Viking City.Santa Claus is, of course, the grand marshal and at 5:15 pm he will arrive in the city centre in a gigantic bauble having parked up his sleigh for the duration of this stay in Waterford, until December 23rd. The parade will commence from The Clock Tower on Waterford’s historic quayside and travel up Barronstrand Street into John Robert’s Square where upon reaching the main stage Santa and his band of merry elves will join the Mayor of Waterford Cllr John O’Leary in officially lighting up the festive season in Waterford as they switch on the lights at 6 pm.The festival organiser’s are expecting 600,000 people to enjoy the Winterval Festival between now and Christmas Eve delivering an economic contribution of €30 million.Festival Directors John Grubb and Trevor Darmody say, “Winterval is a festival which has broken all records and apart from covid impacted years it has grown exponentially each year. This year being the 10th anniversary of the festival there is an extra special programme of events on offer with a different one-off special event taking place each weekend in addition to the ongoing festival programme. For that reason, coupled with the delight of the freedom to enjoy Christmas once again, ticket sales are thriving and anticipation for the festival is high.There are six weeks of Winterval and we are expecting 100,000 festivalgoers for each of those weekends, we have 40 events on offer with 25 of those on offer for free, so there is plenty to see and do and room for crowds to enjoy the expanse of the festival and the city.The expected economic boost from a breakdown of day trippers from outside of Waterford and from domestic overnight visitors would offer an economic boost to the City in the region of €30 million. The festival also created over 500 seasonal jobs directly plus multiple indirect jobs and we have hundreds of volunteers and community groups involved too.This is all a huge economic boost to the city and is essential for what is typically an ‘off-season’ tourism time of the year and to support businesses that were greatly impacted during pandemic lockdowns.”Winterval Festival highlights include a gigantic and magical talking postbox with an elf post-collection show each weekend, magic mirrors and a host of free children’s workshops, a free shadow puppet show plus the magic lights of GLOW in New Street Gardens. The Winterval Illuminates light show on offer every half hour, the ice rink on the city’s Quayside to the vintage Ferris wheel at Arundel Square, a vintage carousel, the Port of Waterford Eye, the Winterval Mini Express train, a virtual ride in Santa’s sleigh plus a Wizard and Dragon interactive exhibition. Plus there will be Santa Paws for doggies and the Gerbola Circus will be hosting a festive circus show in their heated Big Top tent each weekend.Santa takes centre stage at the festival in the heart of the city at Santa’s Central Station. There will be live music on stage each weekend in Waterford’s cultural quarter featuring a mix of community and professional acts serving as the perfect backdrop to the wonderful Winterval Christmas market set out in a series of attractive wooden chalets through the spine of Ireland’s oldest city into the cultural quarter.Waterford’s heritage takes a prime position with Déise Medieval will host a traditional Viking Settlement. A Winterval by night programme will be offered at The Reg alongside their World Cup fan zone, plus Christmas concerts at the Cathedral and music at Waterford Crystal.10th birthday one-off special events include Waterford’s newest Comic Convention, a Blue Lights Parade, a Jingle Bells cycling event a sparkling Tractor Parade and BuskAid takes place on December 22nd to raise funds for Tinteán Housing which is the Winterval Festival dedicated charity for 2022.The Winterval festival is supported by Waterford City and County Council. The full Winterval Festival programme is available to view and book online at www.winterval.ie ENDS

Winterval 2022 opens tomorrow with a 10th Birthday Celebration event

The number of ‘sleeps’ to the official opening of the 10th annual Winterval festival is limited, and with just 1 sleep to go until the festival opens in Waterford on November 18th the city is buzzing with excitement, twinkling lights and anticipation.

At precisely 5.15 pm on Friday (November 18th) the country’s first Christmas Parade will swing into the City with all the bells and whistles of the festive season.

Santa Claus himself will be seated in the middle of a gigantic bauble as he leads the parade from the clock Tower travelling up through Barronstrand Street and John Roberts Square, continuing through Broad Street and finishing at the top of Michael Street at 5:45pm.

The parade will feature some of the wonderful delights of the festival including the Gerbola Christmas Circus, the cast of Waterford Panto’s ‘Jack & The Beanstalk’, the new Winterval Mini Express Train, visitors from The North Pole, some of the big man’s naughtiest elves and even Mrs Claus.

Santa will then join in the singing and dancing on the main stage before he joins the Mayor of Waterford Cllr. John O’Leary, and illuminate Winterval by turning on the Christmas lights in Waterford City.

Once the lights of Winterval are switched on the City will be transformed into a land of magical festive entertainment with the opening of the City Fairground and Winterval on Ice, the first Christmas Circus show will take place at 6:30 pm on New Street,  the first Winterval Illuminates light shows in its new location of Arundel Square from 7 pm, and the main stage at the Winterval Food & Craft Market on O’Connell Street plays in until 10 pm.  The entertainment then continues on into the wee hours across Waterford’s busy bars and restaurants right around the city.

The full programme of events is on offer until December 23rd. Highlights include the vintage Ferris wheel at Arundel Square, a vintage carousel, the Port of Waterford Eye, the Winterval Mini Express train, a virtual ride in Santa’s sleigh plus a Wizards and Dragons interactive exhibition and even Santa Paws for doggies and Waterford’s heritage takes a prime position with Déise Medieval will host a traditional Viking Settlement.   Following his opening of the festival Santa will be taking centre stage at the festival in the heart of the city on Broad Street at Santa’s Central Station where he will be meeting and greeting boys and girls for the entire festival.

In addition, there is an abundant programme of Music and Theatre. Ben Hennessy will present a new Shadow Puppetry Show at the beautiful GLOW Gardens at Winterval on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat cut-out figures that are held between a source of light and a translucent screen.

At the Apple Market each weekend a free show sponsored by WAMA & Theatrebox, which will engage with young spectators who can take part in the collection of Santa’s posts will be on offer. Let the little elves and helpers from the WAMA (Waterford Academy of Music & Arts) and TheatreBox as they collect your special lists and drive them off to the North Pole. The post box will snow, breathe smoke, blare music & magical sound effects, and it will illuminate the mirrored ceiling of the Apple Market.

Join Winterval’s Resident Storyteller Kitty Caboodle for a selection of songs and stories. Her repertoire mixes classic fairy tales, folktales, myths, legends, songs and tunes to entertain all ages. This event will be on offer at The Book Centre, John Roberts Square, Waterford every Saturday and Sunday from the 26th of November at 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm. This is a Free event. Booking is not Required

The Winterval Live Stage will offer 20 Days of Live Performances during the festival. Visitors can kick back to the live musicians, bands, comedians, magicians, and performance ensembles on The Winterval Main Stage on O’Connell Street, in the heart of the Winterval Market.  Highlights include music from Deise Brass, High Hopes Choir, comedy from Totally Wired, magic and street performance from Jack Wise and many more. Each festival weekend from 12 pm to 8 pm. Admission to this event is free

House of Waterford Crystal is delighted to present its Annual Winter Music Series which will begin on Saturday 19th November and will run every Saturday & Sunday until the 18th of December.

 The full Winterval Festival programme is available to view and book online at www.winterval.ie

ENDS

Waterford City’s history brought to life by digital story walking trail

A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone.

Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in partnership with Imvizar, have launched a new digital walking trail featuring augmented reality (AR). This fantastic trail has been funded by Fáilte Ireland under the Destination Town’s Initiative. The Waterford Digital Story Trail explores the history, culture, and heritage of 15 different locations in the heart of the city centre, including Reginald’s Tower and Waterford Crystal.

Through the use of augmented reality smartphone technology, visitors and locals can experience Waterford’s past by watching digital animations of characters and architecture appear as if they are in the physical world right in front of them. The trail can be accessed for free by scanning one of the numerous QR codes on signs located throughout the city trail.

In addition to meeting life-like characters from Waterford’s past, scanning the QR code also provides an audio tale from an historical figure, coupled with interesting facts and a timeline of events. Spanning over a thousand years of Waterford’s history, tourists can listen as Reginald—a Viking King and warlord from the 10th century—describes his quest to launch raids all over Ireland, and watch as Thomas Francis Meagher—the Leader of the Young Irelanders in the 1848 Rebellion—raises the first Irish tri-colour.

Waterford’s history of master craft making is also recognised; Rachel Penrose—the wife of one of the founders of Waterford Crystal, William Penrose—appears in a recreation of an 18th century glass-blowing scene. Trail users can also meet Anastasia Fleming, a silversmith from the late 1700s, and see a reimagined façade of her silversmith shop.

Adele Keane, Creative Producer, Imvizar said,

“When crafting the digital story trail we wanted to focus on conserving Waterford’s heritage by giving voices to both well-known and lesser-known historical figures. By hearing their stories, and sometimes seeing them in their surroundings, we can better put ourselves in their shoes and imagine what life was like as a silversmith in the 18th century or as a young soldier in World War I.”

WCCC hopes to further promote Waterford’s culture and history to both visitors and locals with the launch of the digital trail. The new augmented reality story trail from WCCC offers a fresh perspective on storytelling that evokes emotions and allows users to walk away with a more memorable experience.

For more information visit: https://digitalstorytrail.visitwaterford.com/  (The Digital Story Trail is a mobile experience)

ENDS

Notes for Editors

This project has been funded by Waterford City and County Council and supported by Ireland’s Ancient East. The digital story trail is part of WCCC’s wider Visit Waterford tourism initiative.

Winterval – updated Road Closure arrangements

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public roads to through traffic to facilitate the Winterval 2022 Christmas Festival:

  1. From 11pm Monday 7th November 2022 until 11pm Sunday 8th January 2023 the following street will be closed for the Winterval Christmas Market:
    Arundel Square – L5532 (from its junction with Peter Street to Conduit lane).
    Please Note: The Bus Stop and Taxi Rank on Peter Street will operate as normal.
  2. From 11am Monday 14th November 2022 until 11pm Friday 30th December 2022 the following street will be closed for the Winterval Santa Installation.
    Michael Street (North) – L-1527 (from it’s junction with Lady Lane and Patrick St)
  3. On Friday 18th November 2022 from 2pm until 7pm the following streets will close for the arrival of Santa Claus and the switching on of the Christmas Lights.
    Barronstrand Street – L91092
    Broad Street – L91092
    Great Georges Street – L-90352
  4. On Friday 18th November 2022 from 3:30pm until 6pm the following streets will close for the arrival of Santa Claus and the switching on of the Christmas Lights.
    Peter Street – L-5531
    Patrick Street – L-1525 (from its junction with Mayors Walk)
    Bakehouse Lane – L5530
    Note: Between 4pm and 4:30pm Friday 18th November there may be significant delays outbound on The Quay and through traffic should divert via Ashe Road.
  5. From 10pm Sunday 13th November 2022 until 10pm Sunday 8th January 2023 the following street will be closed for the Winterval Christmas Market:
    O’Connell Street – L1502 (from its junction with Hanover Street to Sargents Lane).
    Great Georges Street – L-90352 (from its junction with John Roberts Square)
  6. On the following Times & Dates the area known as John Roberts Square, consisting of the roads listed below will be closed to facilitate the Winterval Festival.
    – 11am Saturday 19th November until 10pm Sunday 20th November
    – 11am Saturday 26th November until 10pm Sunday 27th November
    – 11am Saturday 3rd December until 10pm Sunday 4th December
    – 11am Saturday 10th December until 10pm Sunday 11th December
    – 11am Saturday 17th December until 10pm Sunday 18th December
    – 11am until 10pm each day from Monday 19th until Friday 23rd December
    Barronstrand Street – L91092
    Broad Street – L91092
  7. On Wednesday 21st December 2022 from 4pm until 11pm the following public Car Park and Roads shall close to facilitate a public outdoor Winterval Solstice Event.
    Thomas Hill (L15021) – There will be no access to Thomas Hill from Francis Street, access from O’Connell Street shall be unaffected.
    Meeting House Lane (L15022) – Residential Access only
    Jenkins Lane Car Park (L90356) – All cars must vacate by 6pm
    Little Patrick Street (L90355)
  8. Each Saturday from Saturday 19th November 2022 until Friday 16th December 2022 the area known as Applemarket will the host of the Santa’s Elves Christmas letter Collection Winterval Event and other Christmas Events. Residential and Emergency Access to Spring Garden Alley will be unaffected.
    The usual road Closures for the Applemarket will apply.

Foilsithe: Cláir do chruinnithe Cheantar Dhún Garbhán/an Leasa Mhóir, Mí na Samhna

Foilsithe: Cláir do chruinnithe Cheantar Dhún Garbhán/an Leasa Mhóir, Mí na Samhna

  • Cruinniú Dréacht-Phlean Buiséid de Dúiche Dhún Garbhán/Leasa Mhóir, de Chomhairle Cathrach & Chontae Phort Láirge, ar an Luan 14th Samhain, 2022 ag 1.00.i.n.
  • CHRUINNIÚ MÍOSÚIL SAMHAIN chuid Dúiche Dhún Garbhán/Leasa Mhóir, de Chomhairle Cathrach & Chontae Phort Láirge, a bheidh ar siúl i Seomra na Comhairle, Oifigí Cathartha, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge, ar an Luan 14th Samhain, 2022 ag 2.30.i.n.

Published: Agendas for Dungarvan/Lismore District November Meetings

Published: Agendas for Dungarvan/Lismore District November Meetings

Meabhrúchán : Scéim Urraíochta Timpealláin Dhún Garbhán 2023

Tá scéim á cur i bhfeidhm ag Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge chun urraíocht a dhéanamh ar thimpealláin timpeall ár gcathair agus ár gcontae. Tá an Chomhairle ag iarraidh teagmháil a dhéanamh le gnólachtaí agus le heagraíochtaí ar mian leo feabhas a chur ar thimpeallacht thógtha na cathrach agus an chontae agus tairbhe a bhaint as deiseanna fógraíochta a bheidh á dtairiscint ar thimpealláin roghnaithe.

Is féidir le gach iarratasóir tairiscint a dhéanamh le haghaidh timpealláin amháin nó níos mó. Glacfar le hiarratais chomhpháirteacha freisin i gcás inar mian le dhá ghnólacht nó níos mó nó le dhá eagraíocht nó níos mó urraíocht a dhéanamh ar thimpeallán i gcomhpháirt. Sa chás go bhfaightear roinnt tairiscintí le haghaidh timpeallán ar leith, bronnfar an urraíocht ar an tairiscint is airde.

Achoimre

  • Baineann an tairiscint áirithe seo le timpealláin ar bhóithre poiblí i gceantar Dhún Garbhán.
  • Tá na timpealláin suite ar Sheachbhóthar Dhún Garbhán an N25 agus timpeallán amháin ar Bhóthar Chósta an R675 ag Baile an Rodaigh.
  • Mairfidh an urraíocht ar feadh tréimhse cúig bliana, a thosóidh i mí Eanáir 2023.
  • Is é an dáta is déanaí chun cumarsáid a fháil maidir leis an tairiscint seo ná: 4:00n. ar an Aoine, 11 Samhain 2022.
  • Is é an dáta deiridh chun tairiscintí comhlánaithe a fháil ná: 4:00n. ar an Aoine, 18 Samhain 2022.

Doiciméid Tairisceana
Tá an doiciméad iomlán tairisceana, léarscáil, faisnéis faoi tháillí, sonraíochtaí, foirm tairisceana srl. ar fáil anseo sa DOICIMÉAD TAIRISCEANA. (Béarla)

Cumarsáid
Ní mór teachtaireachtaí maidir leis an Tairiscint nó iarratais ar shoiléiriú a sheoladh chuig: Anthony Russell, Oifigeach Riaracháin, An Rannóg Comhshaoil, Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Oifigí Cathartha, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge.

Ríomhphost: arussell@waterfordcouncil.ie

Is é an dáta is déanaí chun cumarsáid a fháil maidir leis an tairiscint seo ná: 4:00i.n. ar an Aoine, 11 Samhain 2022. 

Cuirfear gach ceist agus gach freagra a thagann as sin ar shuíomh gréasáin na Comhairle.

Réamhfhógra : Dunadh Sealadach – Láithreán Conláiste Bhaile na Muc

Is mian le Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge a chur in iúl don phobal go mbeidh Láithreán Conláiste Bhaile na Muc, Dhún Garbhán dúnta ar an Aoine, 11 agus ar an Satharn, 12 Samhain 2022 chun oibreacha riachtanacha cothabhála a éascú.

Gabhaimid ár leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht.

Advanced Notice : Temporary Closure – Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site

Waterford City & County Council wishes to advise the public that Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site will be closed on Friday, 11th and Saturday, 12th November 2022 to facilitate essential maintenance works.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.