Mayor of Waterford City and County Councillor, John O’Leary.

Creativity is synonymous with the lovely place
that is Waterford County and City! As one of the
oldest cities in Europe and as Ireland’s oldest city,
Waterford people have always been creative.
Creativity and nimble thinking ensured our survival
and adaptation through the many years of Viking
times, Norman times, the Middle Ages and on
into modern times

The Creative Social Enterprise Programme for local migrant communities, led by Waterford Integration Services and supported by Creative Waterford, provides business opportunities, qualification and financial independence through creative expression of cultural identities. The programme’s creative output delivers animation through vibrant culturally embedded products, services, and performances, enhancing the creative capabilities and earning potential of our migrant communities.

Anne Nolan, Programme Lead — Waterford Integration Services.

There is something special that happens when we sing together, an indescribable sense of belonging that can transform how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. This project reminded us all about this shared feeling, whether 10 years old or 90+, through music we can appreciate and be part of a shared identity, heritage and culture. Creative Ireland support towards this project enabled us to capture moments in time, moments where music brought two generations together where we could reflect on the past and dream for the future.