An RIAI publication on how to Understand, Reimagine, Conserve your Historic Home has been published and may be of benefit to those in historic or protected structure homes and who are thinking about renovations. Download the guide here.
Author: Conan Power
A news blog with all the latest items of interest from Waterford City & County Council, Ireland.
Write now: Nine writers share advice on how to get started
Great to see the Dungarvan poet Clodagh Beresford Dunne giving some poetry advice in today’s Irish Times.
Become a Young Story-Keeper
Calling all 7-12 year-olds Write a lighthouse-inspired story & become a Young Storykeeper! Stories must involve a lighthouse but the rest is up to you! More: https://fightingwords.ie/storykeeper Closing date: 19 May, 5pm
Waterford Treasures Podcast (via The Big Blaa)
In a new slot on WLR's The Big Breakfast Blaa, Director of the Waterford Museum of Treasures Eamonn McEneaney will explore our rich history in The Deise. There are a host of amazing artifacts housed at the Medieval Museum and The Bishop’s Palace and although currently closed, over the next few weeks, Eamonn will tell … Continue reading Waterford Treasures Podcast (via The Big Blaa)
Age Actions’ Getting Started KIT
Age Actions’ Getting Started KIT supports older people to keep in touch with their loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic. We all are feeling the effects of social distancing, and older people are particularly impacted being asked to cocoon at home. Now it is more important than ever to keep in touch with family and … Continue reading Age Actions’ Getting Started KIT
Poetry Day in Waterford
Poetry Day Waterford was a unique festival of poetry and spoken word with interludes of music. Unique, not just because of the depth and breadth of the programme – but because it was entirely online. Curator Anna Jordan of Modwords supported by Waterford City & County Council and assisted by Waterford In Your Pocket and … Continue reading Poetry Day in Waterford
Waterford – We’ll Be Here
"We will be here" is the message from Waterford's pubs and hoteliers as they come together to send a message to customers during the COVID-19 crisis. You can see the video here on Facebook.
Stories from the Waterside – Writing Competition
On Tuesday the 21st April 2020, the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in partnership with Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland, The Heritage Council and The Heritage Officer Programme, launched a national Storytelling Competition ‘Stories from the Waterside’ / ‘Scéalta Ó Thaobh An Uisce’. The competition is open to all, with €4,000 in prizes to be … Continue reading Stories from the Waterside – Writing Competition
Built Heritage series
Our Executive Conservation Officer is writing a series of articles featuring the Built heritage of Waterford. You can follow along on these items on Waterford City & County Council's Latest News page.
Where In Waterford ?
The #WhereInWaterford hashtag has become popular in recent weeks and is a great opportunity to get involved in something online. Mostly appearing on Twitter, simply click the hashtag and see can you identify the strange and wonderful photos from around the City & County. They are sure to prove great conversation and bring back many … Continue reading Where In Waterford ?