Waterford City and County Council

13/10/2026

Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise that due to planned nationwide industrial action all Waterford City and County Council buildings, including libraries, facilities and amenity sites will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 14th.

The Council will have contingency arrangements in place to support the continued delivery of essential services. However, delays and changes to normal service arrangements should be expected.

Fire services and emergency homeless services will not be affected by this industrial action.

Members of the public can continue to contact Waterford City and County Council by calling 0818 10 20 20. Please note that, during the period of industrial action, all calls will be redirected to the Council’s out-of-hours/emergency services numbers.

Waterford City and County Council regrets any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding.

13/10/2026

Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise that a Stop/Go system will be in operation at N25 Ballyduff West until December 4th 2026, to facilitate junction improvement works.

Traffic management is in place, however, motorists are advised to proceed with caution through the works area and expect some delays.

Waterford City and County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during the course of these works.

13/10/2026

Statement on behalf of Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Liam Brazil and Mayor of Waterford Metropolitan District, Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan

Fatal House Fire in Birch Avenue, Waterford city

We are devastated and heartbroken by the tragedy that unfolded in Birch Avenue this morning.

Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of those who lost their lives so tragically in the fatal house fire.

No one is untouched by this event, and we would appeal to neighbours, friends and the wider community to be there for each other during this harrowing time.

Our thoughts are also with the Emergency Services and First Responders who attended the deeply disturbing scene.

We would encourage anyone who has been affected to visit the Community Support Hub in St. John’s Park. Professional services, refreshments, and facilities are available to all.

We appeal to the public to give An Garda Síochána the time and space needed to fully investigate this incident.

13/10/2026

Waterford City and County Council has commissioned the Butler Community Centre in St. John’s Park in Waterford city (X91 FEP4) as a Support Hub.
Refreshments and facilities are available for those who have been affected by the fire in the Birchwood area.

13/10/2026

Members of the Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal District invited Cathryn O’Leary, National Community Engagement Manager with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland to deliver training on developing Dementia Inclusive Communities which was held in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan on Monday 12th October.

The training highlighted some of the great work already happening in Dungarvan and the continuing work required to make Dungarvan a more dementia inclusive community.

12/10/2026

🎃Halloween Costume Swap at Ardkeen Library!👻

🎃Halloween Costume Swap at Ardkeen Library!👻

Is your house cluttered with old costumes from Halloween past? Fancy turning your pirate into a princess? Or your small skeletons into spooky spiders?

Why not swap them for a new-to-you costume?

🔶From October 1st: Drop off KIDS costumes at Ardkeen Library and recieve a ticket . (Costumes must be clean and in wearable condition)

🔶Thursday October 15th: From 3:30 - 4:30 come to our Boo-tiful Bootique to choose a new-to-you costume

Swap, don't shop, and join us for a sustainable Halloween and cut the costs of dressing up this year!

12/10/2026

Waterford Local Enterprise Office launches the 2026 Glas Awards as part of Climate Action Week, promoting sustainability in business in Waterford.

The Glas Awards, in association with Waterford City and County Council aim to recognise and celebrate micro businesses in County Waterford who have made significant advances in bringing green principles into their day-to-day business activities.

The awards are open to small and medium-sized businesses based in Waterford County. The Green Micro Enterprise of the Year is open to all with employees of 10 or less, while the Green SME of the Year is open to those between 11 and 50 employees.

For further information follow this link www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford, contact LEO Waterford at 051 849905 or email [email protected]

We're delighted to launch the Waterford Glas Awards 2026, which aim to recognise and celebrate small and micro businesses in County Waterford who have made significant advances in bringing green principles into their day to day business activities.

The winning business in each category will receive a prize of €4,000, made up of cash, leo supports and a themed trophy.

Link in bio to apply!

12/10/2026

Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise roadworks on R628 West Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford on Thursday, October 15th, Friday, October 16th and Monday, October 19th.
Please follow diversions, which will be clearly indicated.

No parking permitted and local access only to West Street.
Waterford City and County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during the course of these works.

12/10/2026

Applications are now open for the following position:

Machinery Operator – General Operative (Machinery Yard, Dungarvan)

Email completed application forms to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on Thursday, 5th November, 2026.

https://waterfordcouncil.ie/vacancies

12/10/2026

Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise that refurbishment works on Rice Bridge will take place on Wednesday, October 14th.

Alternate lane closures will be in place from 9.30am until 3pm.

Traffic management will be in place, however, motorists are advised to expect some delays.

Waterford City and County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during the course of these works.