A Met Éireann Status Orange Snow / Ice Warning has been issued for Waterford and is in place from 00:00 (midnight) Thursday, November 21st until 12:00 (midday) Thursday, November 21st. The potential impacts of these conditions include ice, snow and frost on the roads leading to hazardous / dangerous travelling...
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Coolcormack GWS set to receive €455k in funding
Coolcormack GWS set to receive €455k in funding
Coolcormack Group Water Scheme (GWS) in Dungarvan is set to receive €455,000 in funding under a new cycle of the Multi- annual Rural Water Programme, providing capital investment to improve water services in rural areas. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD announced funding of...
EU REGIONS WEEK OCTOBER 2024: COHESION FUNDS (Part 1)
EU REGIONS WEEK OCTOBER 2024: COHESION FUNDS (Part 1)
New EU cohesions fund limited for Ireland, but Waterford to benefit from Thrive – Bauhaus programme We were over in Brussels in early October to find out the latest on the next round of cohesion funding. Ireland’s success means our potential is limited. But there are opportunities for some sectors like Fishing...
NOTICE OF DÁIL ELECTION / FÓGRA TOGHCHÁIN DÁLA
NOTICE OF DÁIL ELECTION / FÓGRA TOGHCHÁIN DÁLA
CONSTITUENCY OF WATERFORD Pursuant to a writ issued to me by the Clerk of Dáil Éireann I am about to proceed to the election of four (4) member(s) of the Dáil for this constituency. Nomination papers may be obtained from the address below during the usual office hours. A person may nominate himself/herself...
Join in Resonating for Change: Bells for Peace 2024
Join in Resonating for Change: Bells for Peace 2024
LAST year, on November 11, bells rang across the country in a powerful call for peace. A year on, the world faces even greater turmoil marked by war, fear, and loss. This intensifies our collective need for a united call for peace. Waterford’s ‘Bells for Peace’ group are reaching out to you once...
General Election due to be held on Friday, 29 November
General Election due to be held on Friday, 29 November
NOVEMBER 29 will be the date of the next General Election, the Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. Taoiseach Harris intends to travel to Áras an Uachtaráin this coming Friday, 8 November, to meet with President Michael D. Higgins and seek the dissolution of the Dáil in anticipation of holding...
Two south east motorists detected speeding within first two hours of National Slow Down Day
Two south east motorists detected speeding within first two hours of National Slow Down Day
A MOTORIST in Waterford and another in Wexford were detected exceeding the speed limit within the first two hours of National Slow Down Day, today (Thursday, 7 November). The Garda national campaign runs from 7.00 a.m. Thursday, 7 November to 7.00 a.m. Friday, 8 November. A motorist in Waterford was detected...
Board of Waterford Airport responds to Minister Ryan’s comments
Board of Waterford Airport responds to Minister Ryan’s comments
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has agreed that better balanced regional development is needed in Ireland and the south east, which includes aviation infrastructure. His comments were welcomed by the Board of Waterford Airport, which issued a statement: “Waterford Airport welcomes Minister Eamon Ryan’s comments that he...
Kieran Walsh receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Kieran Walsh receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Former Managing Director of The Munster Express, Kieran Walsh, was bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Local Ireland Media Awards. The gala event was held at Mullingar Park Hotel last Thursday evening, with 19 awards made in total to various provincial newspapers across the country. Mr. Walsh,...
Storm Ashley to bring strong winds and potential for flooding
Storm Ashley to bring strong winds and potential for flooding
Met Éireann has issued a Weather Advisory warning for all of Ireland with a Status Yellow Wind Warning coming into effect from 10.00am Sunday, October 20th and remain in place until midnight. The public is advised that Storm Ashley will bring strong southerly winds and combined with a period of very high astronomical...
WATERFORD COUNCIL WARNS OF VERY HIGH ASTRONOMICAL SPRING TIDES
WATERFORD COUNCIL WARNS OF VERY HIGH ASTRONOMICAL SPRING TIDES
WATERFORD City and County Council wishes to advise that there will be a period of very high astronomical Spring Tides from today, Thursday, October 17th to Saturday, October 19th. Waterford City and County Council is actively monitoring the situation and will erect appropriate flood defence barriers in Passage East,...
