Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Snow–Ice Warning for Waterford. The warning is in place from 5.00 p.m., Saturday, 4 January to 5.00 p.m., Sunday, 5 January, with falls of rain, sleet and snow expected. The very cold spell across the country will lead to very disruptive weather over the weekend,...
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RSA ADVISES ROAD USERS TO BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS
RSA ADVISES ROAD USERS TO BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS
With extreme low temperatures and multi-hazardous conditions expected over the weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging all road users to be prepared, exercise caution and stay informed. It comes as a weather warning has been issued Waterford and other counties in the south east and rest of the country from...
Gardaí will continue road safety campaigh over festive period
Gardaí will continue road safety campaigh over festive period
A road safety campaign which began on 29 November, last, will continue in Waterford City and County and nationwide until 6 January, 2025. Over a nine day period (20 December to 29 December) there were eight fatalities on the roads nationwide, with 18 serious collisions resulting in 20 people receiving serious and...
McConalogue announces largest-ever International Development Assistance funding of €39.86m for 2024
McConalogue announces largest-ever International Development Assistance funding of €39.86m for 2024
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, announced the allocation in 2024 of €39,860,000 in funding for international development and humanitarian relief. This marks the largest-ever annual contribution from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The package...
Latest ‘Wallace and Gromit’ Christmas adventure has input from Waterford artist
Latest ‘Wallace and Gromit’ Christmas adventure has input from Waterford artist
Festive cartoon Wallace and Gromit which will be broadcast on Britain’s BBC on Christmas Day, has input from a Waterford-based artist. Paul J. Bolger, of PillarStone Productions worked with Aardman Films which produces Wallace and Gromit to help create the iconic duo’s latest adventure ‘Vengeance...
Boil Water Notice remains in place for customers supplied by the Carrick On Suir (Crotty’s Lake) Water Supply
Boil Water Notice remains in place for customers supplied by the Carrick On Suir (Crotty’s Lake) Water Supply
Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers supplied by the Carrick On Suir (Crotty’s Lake) Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on 25 November will remain in place until the New Year. This notice was issued to protect the health of approximately 1,937 customers due to operational issues at...
Waterford Lions Club Christmas Hamper packing at Waterford Foodbank
Waterford Lions Club Christmas Hamper packing at Waterford Foodbank
On Thursday, 19 December, Waterford Lions Club began their Christmas Hamper packing at Waterford Foodbank. Photos: John Power.
Customers urged to spend Homebase gift vouchers immediately
Customers urged to spend Homebase gift vouchers immediately
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has stepped in to protect consumer rights after liquidators were appointed to Homebase. The consumer watchdog advised customers to spend their Homebase gift vouchers immediately. “The CCPC is advising any consumers who have vouchers for Homebase to use...
Christmas Walk & Train Ride
Christmas Walk & Train Ride
OVER 50’s – Get Festive and Active with Christmas Walk & Train Ride! Waterford Sports Partnership is thrilled to invite over-50s to join us for a magical Christmas Walk & Train Ride on Tuesday, 10th December at 10.30 a.m. Get into the holiday spirit with a gentle festive walk along the stunning...
Two new exciting exhibitions to be launched in December at the Waterford Gallery of Art
Two new exciting exhibitions to be launched in December at the Waterford Gallery of Art
BODIES will showcase artworks including new commissions from the Waterford Art Collection inspired by the human form. The exhibition will feature life drawing, carved marble feet, a glass hand as well as paintings from the likes of William Orpen and Mainie Jellett. There will also be more recent works and new...
Building The Future of Irish Town Centres
Building The Future of Irish Town Centres
Representatives from 31 local authorities came together recently for a training session on how to better integrate the New European Bauhaus values of aesthetics, sustainability, and participation into THRIVE projects from the early stages of development. THRIVE promotes a citizen-centred community-led approach to...
Trucks, Tractors, Bikes, and more all headed for Winterval Winterval Stunt Show, Blue Light Showcase, Tractor Parade and Jingle Bells Cycle
Trucks, Tractors, Bikes, and more all headed for Winterval Winterval Stunt Show, Blue Light Showcase, Tractor Parade and Jingle Bells Cycle
Prepare for a Blue Light Showcase, a Tractor Parade, a Jingle Bells Cycle and a Monster Stunt Show like you’ve never seen before, all at the Winterval Festival. BLUE LIGHT SHOWCASE Getting the adrenaline-filled events off to a start is the Blue Light Showcase set to take place on Nov 30th from 4 pm to 7...