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Imagine that: Homeless Waterford festival finds a worldwide audience

By Michael Wolsey 28th October 2020 0

Covid restrictions drove it from the streets of Waterford – but the Imagine Arts Festival has reached a global audience in its temporary online format. “Virtual festival-goers from as far away as Japan tuned in to enjoy the 40 events,” said festival manager Nora Boland. Imagine attracted 126,147 people to its site. Some were casual […]

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‘Making life hell for law abiding people’ – anger over anti-social behaviour at abandoned Waterford houses

By Michael Wolsey 8th October 2020 0

A local councillor  has criticised the neglect of “abandoned properties” in Waterford. Fianna Fáil’s Eamon Quinlan has called on Waterford council to buy the properties and get them fit for use. “Let’s be straight here, abandoned properties in residential areas don’t stay abandoned for long – and not in a good way,” he said.

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Mortgage break for Waterford local authority borrowers extended

By Shane Doran 30th September 2020 0

The mortgage payment break already in place for local authority home loan borrowers in Waterford will be extended for those continuing to face difficulties due to the Covid-19 emergency. Confirming the news this morning, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said: “Local authority home loan borrowers could already avail of two payment breaks totalling up to six […]

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Painting by numbers: Grant scheme now open for Waterford’s artists

By Shane Doran 12th September 2020 0

Waterford Council is offering a helping hand to artists, writers and dramatists. The City and County Council is inviting online applications for its 2021 Arts Grants Scheme. The maximum grant is €6,500 and there are three categories: *Professional and amateur organisations and individuals; *Rural arts networking; *Playwright/producer and Screenwriter/producer. Applicants

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Retail therapy: Top Waterford businesses attend breakfast briefing on future of shopping in city and county

By Graham O'Neill 5th March 2020 0

Some of our top retailers and services converged on the Granville Hotel for an early morning breakfast briefing to exploring the future of shopping in Waterford City and county. Hosted by Waterford Chamber, AIB Bank and Waterford Council, it saw a capacity crowd gain insights into customer behaviour in retail and data trends. Called ‘Waterford Retail […]

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As Winterval winds down it’s important that we all remember to shop local

By Graham O'Neill 21st December 2019 0

As Winterval winds down after another fantastically successful year, we at WaterfordNow.ie would like to make one suggestion before the festivities get into full swing: shop here at home in County Waterford. Local retailers play a massive part in making Christmas such a special time so they really deserve our support. For every €1 you […]

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Waterford councillors in showdown talks with Minister over budget deficit

By Colin Bartley 5th December 2019 0

A delegation from Waterford Council is currently meeting with the Local Government Minister in an effort to break the impasse over the local authority’s budget deficit. The cross-party group is asking Minister John Paul Phelan for more funding from the Government to plug the €1.3 million gap in the council’s budget. Last week councillors overwhelmingly […]

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NORTH QUAYS: Council expects planning documents to be filed next week

By Graham O'Neill 29th November 2019 0

Waterford City and County Council has said that it expects planning documents relating to the North Quays will be submitted next week. “Waterford City and County Council understand that the final documents in respect of the North Quays Strategic Development Zone are being prepared for lodgement, that Falcon Real Estate will be publishing their Environmental […]

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Councillor: It’s up to the Government to fill €3.3 million gap

By Waterford Now 7th November 2019 0

A Waterford Councillor has said that the council cannot be expected to do the governments “dirty work,” following a large cut in funding. Last week councillors were notified of €3.3 million in cuts, due to a sharp drop in rates paid by Irish water. Putting the onus on the confidence and supply parties of Fine […]

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‘They’re picking our pockets’ – Waterford faces ‘financial emergency’ over €3.3m cuts

By Waterford Now 1st November 2019 0

Waterford Councillors have been informed the council faces a financial emergency after being advised of potential cuts of €3.3 million. Councillors were informed of the cuts yesterday, which are a result of a sharp drop in rates payable by Irish Water. Waterford Mayor John Pratt said the potential cuts could lead to a “colossal and […]