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Beat 102 103 appoints 2 new positions at the Broadcast Centre

Beat 102 103 has today announced the details of two new appointments in the company. Waterford natives Michelle Heffernan and Aoife Cusack will join the team full time this month to work on Beat Breakfast.   Michelle Heffernan takes on the role of Beat Breakfast producer, while Aoife Cusack will work as Solutions Assistant and Broadcasting Digital Producer.   Michelle Heffernan completed the Beat /WIT Introduction to Radio Course in April 2019. Since then, Michelle has completed numerous documentaries

Eirgen Pharma support the Solas Run and Walk for Life

With just 2 WEEKS TO GO it’s all action in the Solas Cancer Support Centre as the team get ready for the 2021 event that takes place from 8th to 10th October.   This year Eirgen Pharma are sponsoring the event medals that play a hugely important part to all those who take part.   Maeve Breathnach, Senior HR Business Partner with EirGen Pharma explains what this means to the company: ‘EirGen Pharma are pleased to partner with the Solas Cancer Support Centre and sponsor the event medals for the 2021 Run

Waterford named Best Place to Live in Ireland

In June The Irish Times launched its search for the Best Place to Live in Ireland and was today revealed that Waterford has been chosen as the overall winner.   Members of the public were invited to nominate their favourite place to live and over six weeks more than 2,400 entries for 470 locations were received. After being shortlisted in the Top five, a panel of judges visited Waterford, along with Clonakilty in Co Cork, Galway city, Glaslough in Co Monaghan and Killarney in Co Kerry.   Each place was

Your Run and Walk for Life... Your Way

October 8th to 10th 2021 Registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Run and Walk for Life and we are very excited to share our plans with you. The Run and Walk for Life is our main annual fundraising event and this huge community effort allows Solas to deliver free support service each year. The event this year will be a virtual one and for a second year it is YOUR Run and Walk for Life-YOUR way. You get to choose your distance, your route, your day and the time you would like to undertake YOUR

Network Magazine - Issue 16

IN THIS ISSUE:Collaboration for Success - Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA IrelandNavigating the urban jungleWhat kind of future has Waterford?Business community reunites after 557 daysLaunch of fifth Regional Leaders ProgrammeChamber and Energia Energy PartnershipWaterford – a city of opportunityTime to inject momentum and confidenceA Century of BakingBig business at RepligenSailing into Wellness — not your average team building event!Waterford to become 'City of Light'Decarbonisation by 2040 – how?From Vietnam

Charity Dinner Dance at the Haven Hotel

After postponing for two years, The Haven Hotel are delighted to host a Dinner Dance on 27th October in aid of The Holy Ghost Residential Home in Waterford.   The Holy Ghost Home is a charitable organisation offering care for older persons who find it challenging to manage at home but do not require full-time nursing home care. All involved with the Home, which has a capacity of 60, hope to continue enhancing care to senior citizens in Waterford.   Paul Kelly, owner and manager of The Haven, is

Waterford Council announced as successful applicant to Urban Animation Capital Investment Scheme

Under Fáilte Ireland’s Urban Animations Capital Investment Scheme, Waterford City and County Council has been awarded €539,275 to support sustainable tourism development through public realm and urban animation projects.   The successful project application ‘City of Light’ is set to transform and re-imagine Waterford’s urban centre for visitors and communities.   The application identified a collection of 21 different locations across the city centre, where a new night time trail will be developed to

The Sunday Series@Christ Church Cathedral presents Glenn Murphy

The Sunday Series@Christ Church Cathedral as a fundraising initiative for the Cathedral. There will be nine concerts in this series, one per month with music to cover all tastes!   We are mere custodians of this amazing venue and wish to leave it in good fettle for future generations to enjoy.   The Cathedral is an integral part of Waterford City and The Viking Triangle. Our aim is to bring in the whole community to experience this magical venue.   Our opening concert is being held this Sunday 26th

National Transport Authority launch consultation for Waterford City bike locations

The National Transport Authority and Waterford City and County Council have begun a two-week consultation process around locations for stations for the bike share scheme in Waterford City.  The scheme will incorporate 14 locations across the city and will become operational later this year. The consultation will last from today (Thursday, September 16th) to Thursday, September 30th and members of the public can make their submissions at www.nationaltransport.ie/public-consultations. The city bikes scheme

Music Network in partnership with Waterford Music presents Mairéad Hickey & Anaïs Gaudemard

Garter Lane Arts Centre14th October 20217:30pm Mairéad Hickey violin Anaïs Gaudemard harp A captivating new duo featuring the celebrated Irish violinist Mairéad Hickey and the acclaimed French harpist Anaïs Gaudemard. Like coffee and cake, fish and chips or Fred and Ginger, some pairings just can’t be topped. The exquisite combination of violin and harp is most definitely a match made in heaven, and no more so than in this new Music Network collaboration between Irish violinist Mairéad Hickey and

Interpretation Plan for Waterford Medieval City Walls commissioned

Waterford City and County Council has commissioned an Interpretation Plan for the Waterford Medieval City Walls and is inviting input from members of the public.   The Medieval City Walls and Towers form a prominent landmark that influence the character of Waterford, while also providing a tangible link to the story of Ireland’s first city. However at present there is very little interpretation of the Walls and Towers, their significance and the stories associated with them.   The Interpretation Plan

Tramore Public Realm works nearing completion

With works ongoing to regenerate Tramore’s Town Centre, restore its natural function as a focus for Tramore and connect the upper and lower aspects of the town, Waterford City and County Council anticipates the date for substantial completion of the project will be end of October 2021, assuming favourable weather conditions to suit the paving works.   Work to date includes:   A paving sub-contractor is continuing with work from the top end of Main Street and continuing downwards towards the Queens

Immerse yourself in Culture Night 2021

Celebrating the arts, creativity, cultural diversity, Culture Night 2021 takes place on Friday, September 17th with a full and varied programme showcasing Waterford’s history and culture through music, art and storytelling!   The sixteenth edition of Culture Night continues to promote Ireland’s rich and vibrant culture as an integral part of our everyday lives.   Waterford City and County Council, in association with the Arts Council has programmed a night of culture that is sure to appeal to all.  With

Housing Minister visits Waterford City

Today, Friday September 10th, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Peter Burke TD visited Waterford.   Following a meeting with the Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Joe Kelly and Chief Executive Waterford City and County Council Michael Walsh, Minister Burke visited a number of social housing projects in the city.   St. Joseph’s House is a former religious convent on a landmark site on Manor Hill. Through the Repair and Lease Scheme, funded by the

Waterford outdoor dining awarded €500,000

Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin TD and Fáilte Ireland have announced €506,693 funding to Waterford City and County Council for outdoor dining in the City and Dungarvan under the Weatherproofing and Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme. Fáilte Ireland’s Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme opened for applications in March 2021, with all Local Authorities invited to apply for funding under the Scheme - to develop streets and public spaces to facilitate outdoor dining in urban tourism centres. Working in

Minister Eamon Ryan discusses Waterford’s Decarbonisation Zone designation

On Monday, September 6th, Minister for Transport and Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD visited Waterford to discuss Waterford’s Decarbonising Zone (DZ) designation with Waterford City and County Council.   In Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, local authorities were identified as key enablers in advancing climate action in their local areas and the plan required that each local authority identify a Decarbonising Zone.   In April 2021, Waterford City and County Council

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Get on your bike for Bike Week

September 12th to September 18th   Celebrating the benefits of cycling, Bike Week kicks off on Sunday, September 12th with a full week of cycling events taking place throughout Waterford city and county.   From city cycles and lunchtime leisure cycles to turbo cycle training workshops and online bike maintenance workshops, Bike Week has something for all ages and all abilities.    Launched in 2009, National Bike Week has helped raise the profile of cycling as healthy and fun mode of transport, and

Waterford Council to Light Up for World Suicide Prevention Day

Waterford City and County Council, in support of Cycle Against Suicide, will light up on World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place on September 10th.   On average one person dies by suicide each day in Ireland. Cycle Against Suicide, an organisation dedicated to raising public awareness around suicide and lessening the toll suicide places on families and communities, is calling on people and organisations to come together for the Lighting of Lights.   At 8pm, Friday, September 10th Waterford’s

Vitamin Sea Festival

Vitamin Sea Festival will take place on 17-19 September this year. The festival aims to highlight Tramore as a place for tourists to eat, drink and take in some vitamin sea through walks, swims and surfs. The Vitamin Sea events team and Taste Tramore members will organise a series of food & drinks events both in person, linking them with Tramore’s sports and outdoor activities when possible, as well as online demos and dinners. The festival event draws on what makes Tramore special; it’s unique coastline,

Artist couple showcase their lockdown work at Theatre Royal

Home is very much where the art has been for Waterford artist/ musician couple Katy Flynn and Chris Falconer over the past eighteen months. The pair spent successive Covid-19 lockdowns working literally from the kitchen table on their individual creative projects but also ‘unofficially collaborating’ to help each other out on projects at a time when they were effectively cut off from the rest of their artistic community.   In the coming weeks, however, they’re coming out of that kitchen, to showcase

Calling all coffee lovers in Waterford!

Host a Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social and raise funds for Waterford Hospice on Thursday 23rd September  #TogetherforHospice   In August Together for Hospice, which represents 26 Hospice and specialist palliative home care services throughout the country, launched the 2021 Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice. The campaign was launched by journalist and broadcaster, Miriam O’Callaghan, who is calling on people in Waterford to support this important initiative by hosting a socially distanced

WLR upgrade to digital

WLR, Ireland’s Local Radio Station of the Year, has undertaken a major digital upgrade which includes a new website, new app, new video studio and the digitalisation of all nine studios at The Broadcast Centre. WLR is part of the Irish Times Group and on Monday next August 30th the station will launch a new website and app with more comprehensive coverage of news, sport and current affairs. Recently appointed Digital Content Creator Mary O’Neill said the aim is to expand the station’s service: WLR is a

Waterford Harvest Festival 2021

A CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF WATERFORD’S FOOD & DRINK CHAMPIONS IN IRELAND’S NO.1 FOODIE DESTINATION   Monday September 6th to Sunday September 12th 2021 Across Waterford City   See the programme of events at www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie  Free and Ticketed Events   Join the conversation and share your Waterford Harvest Festival experiences with #waterfordharvest Facebook @waterfordharvest /  Instagram & Twitter @harvest_fest   One of Ireland’s leading food festivals, Waterford Harvest Festival

Host a Coffee Morning for Waterford Hospice

Gather your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours on Thursday, 23rd September and enjoy a cup of Bewley's Tea or Coffee and at the same time raise much needed funds for Waterford Hospice.  Register here to host your Coffee Morning and we'll provide you with your FREE Coffee Morning Pack, which will include coffee, a poster, invitations & and collection box. It's important to remember that all money raised locally, will stay local.  Thank you so much for your continued support.

Open Information Session for Award-winning Television and Media Course

26th August 2021 6.30pm Meet the course team of the award-winning Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Media Production at this Thursday’s Virtual Open Information Session. The Nemeton TV run course is featured in the Irish Times Spotlight on Postgraduate Options for 2021: “We’ve all been watching a lot of TV over the past year – what else is there to do? – but with production on many shows in hiatus, there’s a huge pent-up demand for fresh content. WIT’s Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Media

The Haven Hotel to build new event and wedding facility

The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East is delighted to have been granted planning permission (subject to conditions) to build a new event and wedding facility at the hotel.   The new building will sit quietly into the top bank of the lawns and, while it will be virtually unnoticeable from the road, it will still enjoy the stunning Hook Peninsula views.   It will be accessed via a staircase and lift from within the hotel and from a staircase from the terrace and will be able to host one large event or wedding

Waterford Treasures enjoys timely summer surge

Waterford Treasures is enjoying a busy summer as the additions of the Ireland’s only Horological Museum (The Irish Museum of Time) and the Museum of Silver, have proved popular attractions with visitors.   Waterford’s Irish Museum of Time, a fitting home for the finest collection of Irish timepieces in the world, opened its doors to the public at the start of the tourist season, followed shortly by the Irish Silver Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of silver worldwide.   The addition

Poetry Ireland announces Poet Laureate for Dungarvan, Co Waterford

Poetry Ireland has today (17.08.21) announced the names of the Poet Laureates selected as part of the Poetry Town initiative, which will see more than a hundred poetry-related activities take place in 20 towns across the island of Ireland between 10th and 18th September 2021.   Dungarvan in Co. Waterford is among the Poetry Towns, and Poetry Ireland, in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council Arts Office, has appointed Áine Uí Fhoghlú as the Poet Laureate for the town.   A writer of poetry

Theatre Royal celebrates new Waterford art

Eleven Waterford-based artists whose work has not been publicly viewed since pre Covid will take part in a group exhibition at Theatre Royal Waterford’s 18th century vestibule this month.  ‘Into the Spotlight – a celebration of new Waterford art’ will feature an eclectic mix of work produced in Waterford during the pandemic that includes printmaking, painting, photography, ceramics and multi-media visual art. The exhibition is taking place in partnership with GOMA, Gallery of Modern Art Waterford. Theatre

Irish Walled Towns Network – celebrating historic trade routes

On Saturday, August 14th, the Ilen, a 56ft trading ketch, travelled from Waterford to New Ross highlighting historic trading links between the two walled towns. The voyage was part of the Heritage Council’s Irish Walled Towns Network ongoing efforts to highlight relationships around the Irish coast and beyond and to reconnect coastal walled towns.    The Irish Walled Towns Network was established by the Heritage Council in 2005 to unite and co-ordinate the strategic efforts of local authorities and

New ‘Look for Local’ campaign asks the public to support their local businesses

“Our local customers are very loyal to us, and we couldn’t do what we do without them.” Founder of GIY in Waterford, Michael Kelly, understands the importance of local support.   ‘Look for Local’ is a new campaign by the Local Enterprise Offices, launched by the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar which asks consumers to look local when they are shopping for products, services and experiences this Summer.   Every €10 spent locally on Irish products generates more than €40 of benefit to the local community, and

Reimagined Waterford Harvest Festival 2021 launches

IRELAND’S NO.1 FOODIE DESTINATION SHOWCASES WATERFORD’S FOOD & DRINK CHAMPIONS IN A WEEKLONG CITYWIDE CELEBRATION AT THIS YEAR’S WATERFORD HARVEST FESTIVALMonday September 6th to Sunday September 12th 2021 across Waterford City See the programme of events at www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie More Harvest menus, events and experiences to be announced over the coming 6 weeks Free and Ticketed Events Join the conversation and share your Waterford Harvest Festival experiences with #waterfordharvest Facebook

Dungarvan goes all out!

Dungarvan is embracing its rich heritage, natural beauty and extensive food offering to become one of the country’s leading staycation destinations.   Following investment from Waterford City and County Council, Fáilte Ireland and local businesses, Dungarvan is enjoying a bumper year of domestic tourists as we are encouraged to enjoy an ‘outdoor’ summer.   Working in collaboration with local businesses and residents the combined efforts of WCCC’s economic development, planning, roads and presentation

Your Run and Walk for Life...Your Way

October 8th to 10th 2021 The annual Solas Cancer Support Centre’s fundraiser will be a virtual one for a second year in a row and the message is that it’s YOUR Run and Walk for Life-YOUR way. Participants can choose their distance, their route, their day and time in undertaking their own challenge. Tracy McDaid, Manager of the Solas Cancer Support Centre, explains the huge support received in 2020: “We were blown away by the response to the virtual event last year that had 2,600 participants. This

Waterford receives €240,000 for remote working under the Connected Hubs Scheme

Waterford is one of 117 remote working projects to receive €8.8 Million in grants, announced on Thursday July 22nd by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD.   Waterford City and County Council, in partnership with Boxworks, WorkLabs, Waterford City Enterprise Centre, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dunhill Ecopark have been awarded €240,890.   The funding will enable the five participating Waterford hubs to enhance and add capacity to their remote and co-working

Chamber disappointed in tourist office closure

Gerald Hurley, CEO of Waterford Chamber said that it is disappointing but not surprising the decision by Failte Ireland not to reopen the Tourist Office on The Quay. “Speaking to Failte Ireland they explained that because of the current climate and because they had redeployed their staff to the Business Continuity Scheme, they were limiting the openings based on 2019 footfall figures to the Top Ten performing offices and Waterford fell well short of that. “Unfortunately this is the second year running

The Market at The Haven Hotel

The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East is supporting local small craft, art and design businesses by hosting a market on the lawns from 1pm - 6pm every Sunday, and some Saturdays, until the end of August.   All of the stalls at The Market, (listed below), are run by crafters, artists and designers from Dunmore East and the surrounding area.   Why not pop along for some retail therapy, a cool drink and something to eat** while you take in the stunning scenery over the Hook Peninsula?   The Market at The Haven

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Updated Fair Deal scheme good for family owned businesses and farms

The Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021 completed its legislative journey through the Dail and Seanad today (16th July 2021). The Nursing Home Support Scheme, commonly referred to as the Fair Deal scheme represents a €1.4 billion investment annually by the state and benefits over 22,000 people. Speaking in Seanad Eireann, Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins said “The changes passed by the Seanad today will have a very positive impact on families who have business and farm assets and are

Put ‘Place’ first and commit to radical plan to support recovery of cities and towns

Put ‘Place’ first and commit to radical plan to support recovery of cities and towns, says Chambers Ireland in Budget 2022 submission Chambers Ireland today (19 July 2021) has published its recommendations to Government ahead of Budget 2022. Central to the Chambers Ireland Submission is the call for Budget 2022 to support urban recovery and tackle vacancy. Specifically, Chambers Ireland calls for the expansion and reform of the Living City Initiative, incentives to enable brownfield development and the

Greening Arts Venues Ireland

Theatre Royal has joined forces with the Green Arts Initiative in Ireland and through funding committed by the Arts Council under the Capacity Building Support Scheme each of the 7 participating venues will act on and adapt to climate change. The emphasis of the project is to engage with and empower the staff teams and stakeholders in the individual venues to carry out the following: Delivering a programme of training to the venues which includes developing an understanding of the challenges of the new

Live at the Royal

Theatre Royal Waterford will launch its post-pandemic reopening next month with ‘Live at the Royal’, a series of live, inhouse gigs featuring some of Waterford’s best-known and up-and-coming artists.    ‘Live at the Royal’ kicks off on Saturday, 14th August with rapper Yung Shakur, an independent artist who made the national headlines last year with his John Mullane-inspired All Ireland anthem ‘Swing’. Yung Shakur (real name Odudu Johnson, also known as 'Oh Jay') has been making music since 2013, when he

Ventilation - Work Safely

An important starting point for workplace safety is ensuring there is good ventilation throughout your premises to ensure contaminated air is removed as efficiently as possible. The following is a poster from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with tips to ensure your premises is suitably configured to provide regular fresh air and avoid recycling stale air.

New Walk Waterford booklet launched

The new version of the Walk Waterford-From Sea to Mountains booklet, along with an accompanying on-line resource was recently launched by Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. Joe Kelly at the beautiful Anne Valley Walk. Walk Waterford is a series of 39 recreational walks throughout Waterford, from stunning coastal walks to breathtaking mountain scenery to tranquil woodland settings to picturesque towns and villages and Ireland’s oldest city. In the booklet, each walk has a map, trail

Local Community Safety Partnership

Have YOUR say on community safety... Pilot Community Safety Initiative coming to you!   Waterford City and County Council and the Department of Justice are launching a new pilot Local Community Safety Partnership in Waterford to bring together everyone with a role to play in creating safer communities.  What is Community Safety? Community safety is about people being and feeling safe in their communities. From street lightning and safe play areas for children, to visible Gardaí and access to services

Network Magazine - Issue 15

IN THIS ISSUE:Chamber of the Year 2021Riding High: Season of all seasons for Team De BromheadWhy Waterford is working for everyone10 top-rated tourist attractions this summerConnecting Business and EducationNot too big, not too small – Waterford is perfectly sizedFrom Waterford to the World with WaltonAward Winning Architecture and InteriorsCybersecurity advice from Radius TechnologiesThe benefits of volunteeringSkillnet 2021 Graduate Accelerator ProgrammeBusinesswomen win the day!An August Spraoi

Draft Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028

Section 12 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2020 Notice of the Preparation of the Draft Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 - 2028   Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 12(1)(b) of the Planning and Development Acts, 2000-2020 that Waterford City and County Council has prepared a Draft City and County Development Plan. The Draft Plan is accompanied by a Strategic Environmental Report prepared in accordance with the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental

Minister Noonan officially opens Irish Museum of Time in Waterford

The spectacular Irish Museum of Time is officially opened in Waterford today (June 14th 2021) by Minister Malcolm Noonan TD. The museum is the only horological museum on the island of Ireland and boasts the finest collection of Irish watches and clocks in the world. The Irish Museum of Time is located in the heart of the Viking Triangle in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city. Housed in a former neo-Gothic style Methodist church built in the 1880s, the new museum makes the fifth attraction in the Waterford

Waterford Credit Union 'Member Reward Card'

Waterford Credit Union are calling all local businesses to join their 'Member Reward Card' initiative! The goal is to incentivise people to shop local and drive footfall to our local businesses.Click here for further details.  

St. Dominic Credit Union announce new Marketing Manager

St. Dominic Credit Union are delighted to announce the appointment of local man Jonathan Flynn into the role of Marketing Manager for the Credit Union. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience and skill into the role having previously held the role of Marketing Manager in Marla Communications. Patrick Lawlor, CEO of St. Dominic Credit Union, say’s “we are excited to welcome a professional of the calibre of Jonathan to our team. We find a huge amount of our members, and non-members, have a limited view of

Start your adventure “Where Ireland Begins” this summer

Ireland’s oldest city and county is getting ready and looking forward to welcoming visitors to Waterford and the sunny Southeast. There are high expectations for a busy summer ahead as the nation dusts off the suitcases, ready for a summer on Irish shores once again.   As hotels prepare to reopen their doors on June 2nd and outdoor hospitality on June 7th, excitement and anticipation is building in Waterford city and county according to David McCoy, Chairman of Visit Waterford and Sales & Marketing

Covid Test Centre at Mulligans Pharmacy

Mulligans Pharmacy, Barronstrand Street are pleased to announce they are extending their Covid test screening program to include the gold standard rapid PCR test  with all results available by text or email in the same day (usually within 2 hours) complete with travel certification if required. It is widely expected that rapid testing and vaccination will allow a broader re opening of the economy and allow companies restart business and rehire former employees – if you require testing for travel, both