WATERFORD-MUSIC PRESENTS: Michael McHale - ''The Romantic Piano'' 40th Birthday Tour
The Large Room, City Hall, Waterford 16th February 2023 7:30 pmtickets: €17/€15/€5 & Season Tickets (5 concerts for €50) available from Waterford-Music Michael McHale - piano “This programme combines beloved works by some of the Romantic era’s greatest pianist-composers with stories of romance and heartbreak, from Romeo and Juliet to the Greek myth of Hero and Leander, from love song arrangements by Clara and Robert Schumann to more contemporary takes on love and loss. As I turn 40 this year, I
New Library Life Podcast from Waterford Libraries
The new Library Life Podcast from Waterford Libraries will look at all the things Irish Libraries have to offer from free membership to activator poles, helping to meet the needs of our local community. Join Angela and Tracy once a month as they discuss a book recommendation from different genres and sections of the library which will also include selections from Borrowbox app. Each episode will include community information and interviews with Waterford Libraries partners, local customers, authors and
Jam-packed three-day St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations back in 2023
Last year following a two-year hiatus which put paid to mass gatherings and celebrations throughout the world, Waterford City and County Council saw the long-awaited return of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, along with the successful inaugural St. Patrick’s Festival. Waterford City and County Council’s Community Team and EveryEvent, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, are delighted to announce the return of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and the festival celebrations - three days of craic agus ceol, live
Waterford Volunteer Centre Upcoming Events
Volunteer Leader Coffee & Chat Our first volunteer leaders networking event for 2023 will take place on Wednesday, February 8th from 11am - 12pm at the volunteer centre. This informal session is an opportunity to meet with your peers and chat about all things volunteering. If this is your first time attending one, it could be an opportunity to learn more about how we can support your volunteering programme. Please let me know by email if you can attend.Fundamentals of Volunteer Engagement (Online
Five Waterford schools share €25k from Sanofi fundraiser
Services for children with autism at five local primary schools have received a New Year boost thanks to a major fundraising event staged by a team from Sanofi, the global healthcare company who employ 800 people at their biopharma and medical device site in the city. Sanofi On Stage saw 12 acts drawn from across Sanofi’s Waterford site team perform on stage at the Tower Hotel in front of hundreds of their colleagues, family and friends. With the company’s support, the show raised €25,000 which will be
Solas Cancer Support Centre looks to the future with first strategic plan
The Solas Cancer Support Centre has set out its plans for the next five years as demand for the organisation’s services continues to grow. The Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027 has been approved by the Board of Trustees and includes goals to increase the number and diversity of clients during that time. The charity provides a broad range of free support services to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in Waterford and the surrounding areas. It has a purpose built centre in Waterford City and in
Waterford Credit Union is investing €5,000 into our community in 2023!
Calling all clubs, groups and charitable organisations! Waterford Credit Union have set up a community fund for clubs, groups and charitable organisations in our common bond looking for a helping hand. Waterford Credit Union will be proudly investing €5,000 into our community in support of these local organisations. Waterford Credit Union is proud to be a community-based organisation. We are consistently aspiring to meet the needs and expectations of our members who live, work and study in our local
Waterford Chamber to host South East Jobs and Skills Fair
Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Waterford City and County Council, are hosting the South East Jobs and Skills Fair on Saturday, March 4th in City Hall Waterford from 9am to 4pm. The event is free to attend and will feature pop-up stands with employers from across the region who currently have live roles and are actively recruiting. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, “The idea for this is based on direct feedback from our members who wanted to see such an event happening.
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North Celtic Sea Newsletter
Inside is all the latest news and information on the North Celtic Sea project including:Energia reaches key milestone as seabed surveys are successfully completedFormer Councillor Jodie Neary appointed as Offshore Stakeholder and Engagement ManagerMonthly information clinics in Co. Waterford – come and meet the project teamEnergia supporting local communitiesClick here to read the Newsletter North Celtic Sea is a renewable energy development by Energia proposed to be located off the southeast coast. This
Waterford once again ranked as Ireland’s Cleanest City
Once again Waterford has emerged as Ireland’s Cleanest City in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti-Litter League. The city ranked 12th out of 40 cities and towns and was classed as Clean to European Norms. The report cited that Waterford City performed strongly once again and went on to add, ‘What is so encouraging is that a previously highlighted site has since been addressed – the Miscellaneous site (diagonally opposite train station) at the Bridge…this time around it was a much-improved
Keeping your older family members safe this Christmas
The Christmas period gives us the opportunity to spend more time with our family and friends. Home Instead Waterford is advising us all to keep an eye out for tell tale signs that our older relatives may need more help over the holiday season. Steven Tubbritt, General Manager at Home Instead Waterford said “Over the holiday season we tend to spend more time with our parents, grandparents or older relatives. They might be concerned with all the news stories about the energy crisis, so it is a good
Waterford Schools clean-up for Litter Challenge
As Waterford schools gathered for a Mayoral Reception earlier this week, it was Blackwater Community School that emerged as the overall winner of the Schools Litter Challenge and received €1,500. The Schools Litter Challenge, sponsored by Tom Murphy Volkswagen, in association with Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Chamber saw fifteen schools from across the city and county partake in the challenge, which is now in its second year. The competition which started in October encouraged
Waterford City and County Council recognised at Chambers Ireland Awards
Waterford City and County Council’s ‘Learn to Cycle Track’ in Dungarvan was announced as winner of the Health and Wellbeing category at the recent Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The Health and Wellbeing category recognises best in class efforts by a Local Authority to promote the health and wellbeing of its community, with initiatives such as active transport infrastructure, outdoor recreational areas, or development of facilities that enable and promote physical
Waterford City and County Council launches innovative Bring Banks sensors project
Waterford City and County Council's Environment Department has this week launched an innovative Bring Banks sensors project, aimed at tackling litter build up around bring banks that may be full. Sensors to monitor the levels of glass within bring banks have been installed at 70 locations around the city and county. Information from the sensors, available via a smartphone map on the Council's website, will allow members of the public to check capacity of the different types of glass and avoid a wasted
Mount William Residents Association among winners at PPN Awards
At a glittering ceremony in Dungarvan’s Park Hotel on Thursday, November 24th, Mount William Residents Association was announced as the winner of the PPN (Public Participation Network) Spik and Span / Best Kept Residential Area. The Waterford PPN Community and Voluntary Awards recognise and celebrate the commitment and vibrancy of the community and voluntary sector and the value of the contributions made by community groups. Spik & Span / Best Kept Residential award recognises housing estates,
SETU becomes first Irish university to launch Caring Employers Programme
South East Technological University (SETU) is the first Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Ireland to launch the Caring Employers Programme in collaboration with Family Carers Ireland (FCI). This multi-campus programme is open to all SETU employees and aims to provide a suite of practical supports and services for those balancing care in the home with work commitments. Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 500,000+ family carers across the country who care for loved ones such
Minister Humphreys announces €640,000 Outdoor Recreation Funding Boost for Waterford
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, recently launched Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, an ambitious and transformational National Outdoor Recreation Strategy. Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors was developed in partnership with Comhairle na Tuaithe and is a collaborative cross-government strategy that reflects the views of stakeholders and the public. The new strategy will set the stage to strengthen and support the sustainable development of the outdoor recreation sector in
BAM appointed as contractor for North Quays project
Waterford City and County Council has awarded the contract for the construction of the North Quays Infrastructure project to BAM. Today (November 28th) Waterford City and County Council and BAM entered into contract for the construction of the new integrated transport hub and sustainable transport bridge as well as enhanced multi-modal access infrastructure. Earlier this month the Government approved €170.6m investment to facilitate access to the North Quays Strategic Development Zone. The
Construction begins on new €7m Ferrybank Pump Station at former Dunlop site
Waterford City and County Council and Irish Water have commenced construction on a new pump station in Ferrybank to improve the overall wastewater infrastructure. The project represents a further step in the continued delivery of improvements to the wastewater network in Ferrybank. Funded by Irish Water, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), NTA and Waterford City and County Council, the project will see the upgraded station replace
Sinn Fein promises business community an open mind in terms of commerce
“An open mind and a willing ear” is what Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of the Sinn Fein party, promised delegates from Waterford Chamber and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber at a private meeting in the Tower Hotel during her visit to Waterford. Very much spreading the message of collaboration, Deputy McDonald went on to say, “You are the experts in your field and it would be arrogant and stupid of us not to listen and collaborate.” Thanking Deputy McDonald and Deputy Cullinane for the invitation to meet
Shop Local this Christmas with Waterford Credit Union's Member Reward Card
At Waterford Credit Union we are encouraging members to spend local this Christmas and support local businesses where possible. With this in mind, we are proud to have launched our free Member Reward Card which gives members exclusive offers and discounts in over 30 local businesses.https://waterfordcu.ie/services/member-services/member-reward-card/
Network Magazine - Issue 21
IN THIS ISSUE:President Paul Nolan optimistic for the futureUS Ambassador hails Irish generosity and global ambitionSETU: The Gateway to SuccessSuccessful End of Year for Waterford City & County CouncilUncertain Economic Times5 steps to reducing energy costs this winterEngineering the South EastBite-Size NewsWaterford’s Blue Plaque TrailThe wonder of WintervalChristmas delights...with Jenny FlynnPlus much more!READ HERE: https://issuu.com/waterfordchamber/docs/network_-_issue_21
New Trustees at Solas Cancer Support Centre
Charity Trustees’ Week is an ideal opportunity to thank charity trustees across Ireland for the important and tireless work that they carry out throughout the year in the governance and leadership of Ireland’s charities. This week the Solas Cancer Support Centre is marking Charity Trustees’ Week by announcing two new trustees who have recently joined the board: Jamie Hallahan, Pharmacist with Hallahan’s Family Pharmacy, Dungarvan and Paddy McMahon, a retired HR professional who has personal experience of
Waterford City's history brought to life by the new digital story 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
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Harcourt Developments announced as North Quays SDZ Developer
The Government has today given approval for €170.6m of investment in the Waterford North Quays Infrastructure Project. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary said, “This investment represents another significant step in bringing the development of the North Quays to reality and delivering a strategic economic and social catalyst for Waterford and the region. “The North Quays will not only be a game changer for Waterford’s future economic development, but the benefits will also
Waterford Council welcomes today’s Government approval of €170.6m investment in North Quays Project
€100.6m in Urban Regeneration and Development Fund investment and €70m in National Transport Authority funding to open up access to Strategic Development Zone The Government has today given approval for €170.6m of investment in the Waterford North Quays Infrastructure Project. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary said, “This investment represents another significant step in bringing the development of the North Quays to reality and delivering a strategic economic and social catalyst for
Volunteer Reward Card Scheme
Waterford Volunteer Centre would like to introduce a reward card scheme for those actively volunteering in County Waterford. This will see those in receipt of the card able to avail of a discount ranging from 5% - 10% off services, memberships etc. We would like to involve a variety of businesses and services from across the County. We are asking for a commitment of 2 years from the time of launch, which we estimate to be December 2022, and in return, we will post about your business being involved in
Bus Service to Dunmore East
From Tuesday, 1st November, Dunmore East will not only have bus services running between Waterford and Dunmore East, it will also be possible to travel to and from Dunmore East to Tramore, Passage East, Kilmeaden and Portlaw SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! We thought you'd like this simplified timetable to save to your phone, and share with your friends. No excuse not to visit our beautiful village (or to drop into us for something to eat or a drink!) www.thehavenhotel.com
Sláintecare Healthy Communities launched in Waterford
On Friday October 28th, Waterford City and County Council along with the HSE launched Sláintecare Healthy Communities in Waterford. The launch took place in Cill Barra Community Sports Centre where it was attended by Deputy Metropolitan Mayor Cllr Lola O’Sullivan, Minister of State at the Department of Health for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD and representatives from Brill Family Resource Centre, St. Brigid’s Family Resource Centre and Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre. Members of
Works commence on new City Centre Community and Cultural hub
Waterford City and County Council has commenced works on the creation of a new community and cultural hub in the heart of Waterford Cultural Quarter. With funding of €651,654 awarded through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), the repurposing of 16-18 Barker Place on O’Connell Street, will result in a creative multi-purpose venue for community and educational use. It is expected that the development will vastly contribute to the overall vibrancy of the city and its Cultural
SETU sets ambition to build a leading European university
24 October 2022: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD was joined today by staff, students and stakeholders to officially launch South East Technological University (SETU). Speaking at the ceremony which was live streamed across the University’s campuses, online and on SETU’s social media channels, Minister Harris said, “I’m delighted to be here today to officially open South East Technological University. “This is a University designed by staff,
Waterford Chamber tackles An Tanáiste on critical issues
“I never thought the housing crisis would get this bad”, admitted An Tanaiste Leo Varadker at a meeting with Waterford Chamber on Friday morning last in Grow HQ. Following addresses by a number of Chamber members, the Tanaiste took to the podium to respond on critical topics such as housing, the energy crisis, SETU and family supports for children with disabilities. Opening the meeting, Paul Nolan, Waterford Chamber President said that Waterford and the South East were progressing well at present in terms
WLR crowned Local Station of the Year for four years in a row
WLR FM has been honoured with the Local Station of the Year award at the 2022 IMRO National Radio Awards - the fourth time in succession the station has won the coveted prize. Champagne corks were popping on Friday evening as the news filtered through of the huge achievement for WLR FM, judged top of local stations across 32 counties. Presented by Dermot Whelan, the IMRO Radio Awards ceremony took place in Kilkenny where many of Ireland's well known radio presenters, producers, programme staff
Live-in Care, continuity, security and peace of mind
Given the option, the majority of Ireland’s ageing adults would prefer to live in their own homes and remain in their local communities instead of nursing homes or assisted living facilities. However, many older people need some level of care and assistance with various activities in their daily lives. The Home Instead Live-In Care Plans help them to remain at home safely and securely, bringing peace of mind to both clients and their families. All Care Plans are flexible and built upon a
Portalis to host public cultural tourism workshops
Portalis, an EU funded transdisciplinary project that explores the first connection between Ireland and Wales dating back to the Mesolithic period, is inviting members of the public to attend a series of workshops taking place in six unique coastal communities in Ireland and Wales. The cross-border local engagement events will look to introduce the Portalis project and explore how elements of the project can be used to develop cultural tourism in the coastal communities and their surrounding areas. The
Network Magazine - Issue 20
IN THIS ISSUE:Five Pillars to Regional Growth - Patsy Carney, Ireland South EastOnes to watch: Waterford's high potential start-upsWaterford Chamber Pre-Budget SubmissionA seamless way to hand over your throneRe-fashioning the future with Smart GarmentsEnergy Business SupportsNational Women’s Enterprise Day 2022Summer review with Waterford CouncilBite-Size NewsBumper year for Waterford MuseumsWelcome VolunteersWaterford’s Blue Plaque TrailPlus much more!READ
Network Magazine - Issue 19
IN THIS ISSUE:Under the microscope - Professor Veronica Campbell, SETU's first PresidentSETU — a regional gamechangerSETU will establish the south east as the place of choice for talent and investmentCareer u-turn for brave TraceyWorking from Home and the Hybrid ChallengeSpring review with Waterford CouncilPTSB — Simple banking solutions for small businessesOfficeMaster takes on Promotive’s customer baseWaterford businesses committed to green agendaUrban Forest at Airport Business ParkFast fashion is no
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
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
