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Positive Ageing Week in Waterford

By Ryan Harmon
Would you like to take a trip down memory lane at the movies, dance an afternoon away or try your hand at Short Mat Bowling or Pickleball? There are just some of the activities included in an action packed programme of events compiled by Waterford Older People’s Council, Waterford Sports Partnership and Waterford Libraries which […]
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Significant River Works Commence on Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford

By Ryan Harmon
A significant milestone was reached in the progress of the Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford as BAMs construction barge ‘Skerchi’ was towed into place to commence piling works for the four bridge pier foundations. The piers require construction of a cofferdam, a watertight enclosure to allow construction work below the waterline. The cofferdams will be […]
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Tramore’s Public Realm Shortlisted for RIAI Award

By Ryan Harmon
Tramore’s Public Realm has been shortlisted for Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Award. The public realm works were designed by renowned Waterford-based firm dhb Architects in collaboration with Waterford City and County Council. The awards are one of the longest running architectural awards in Ireland and promote and highlight the quality of work by […]
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Autism Friendly Waterford Bid Gets Underway

By Ryan Harmon
The Autism Friendly Waterford initiative was launched recently in the Tower Hotel with over 200 in attendance. Addressing the gathering, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr John O’Leary said this initiative “will help overcome barriers and bring great benefits to the city.” Waterford has already been voted the best place to live in Ireland. […]
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Step into Summer in Waterford

By Ryan Harmon
With warmer weather on the horizon, businesses across Waterford city and county have began to step into summer and have started to welcome both domestic and international visitors for what is set to be a busy summer season throughout the city & county. With particular interest from the American market, international bookings to the region […]
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Jubilee Memorial Community Garden Launched By Waterford’s Metropolitan Mayor

By Ryan Harmon
Metropolitan Mayor Cllr. Jason Murphy officially launched the Jubilee Memorial Community Garden in Central Avenue, Lisduggan. The concept for the community garden was spearheaded by Larchville Lisduggan Residents Association in a bid to develop a space in the heart of a thriving Waterford community that residents and visitors alike can enjoy. Jointly funded by Waterford
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Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing 2023

By Ryan Harmon
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, […]