Waterford Nurse Elected President Of Inmo
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Claire, pictured right receiving the chain of office from out-going president Sheila Dickson, has 30 years experience as a nurse, and has served on the INMO’s Executive Council for the last four years and will now serve as President for the 2012-2014 period.
Claire has been a member of the Organisation since her student years and has a tremendous record of local representation and action on behalf of the Organisation’s members in the South East. In 2001 she received the prestigious Gobnait O’Connell Award for her outstanding service to the Organisation in a manner which sought to enhance the interests and welfare of her local colleagues. (The award is presented annually in memory of Gobnait who died tragically and is in recognition of her contribution to nursing and midwifery in
Food and Tourism - Conway
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Food and Tourism will create jobs in Waterford - Conway
Labour TD for Waterford, Ciara Conway, is backing comments made by Darina Allen who has been telling a group of British and Irish Politicians that growth in Food Tourism will create jobs, and Waterford is well-poised to reap the benefits.
"Darina Allen has been singing the praises of Waterford’s food industry at a speech to the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA) which has been meeting in Dublin this week," said Ciara Conway.
"This important cross-political grouping has been hearing from Darina all about the commitment of Waterford Institute of Technology which has invested 35 million euro into developing tourism, cookery and food science."
"There are huge opportunities here - developing this sector would certainly be a step towards tackling the high rate of unemployment, particularly amongst young people, for example."
"In the USA there are
Ban on Visiting - Waterford Regional Hospital
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Complete Ban on Visiting Remains in Place at Waterford Regional Hospital
In the interests of patient care and as a precaution, a full ban on visiting remains in place at Waterford Regional Hospital over the weekend, in a bid to curb suspected cases of the Norovirus (vomiting bug).
Visiting to all wards at Waterford Regional Hospital is prohibited apart from:
- Exceptional circumstances, which includes critical care patients.
- Maternity/Gynae visiting is restricted to partners/designated person only.
- Parents/Guardians will only be permitted to Childrens' Ward.
- Strictly no children allowed visit the hospital.
Please note the following arrangements are in place for people accessing the hospital over the weekend:
Day time access to the hospital will be via the Emergency Department entrance for Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012 during the hours of 7am to 10pm.
Night time access to the hospital will revert to the Front
Waterford tourism
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Waterford tourism operator takes part in tourism blitz on Boston and Toronto
Tourism operators from around Ireland, including the House of Waterford Crystal, travelled to the US and Canada recently to participate in Tourism
Ireland's latest ‘Jump into Ireland' sales blitz, which took place in the cities of Boston and Toronto.
The 'Jump' sales blitzes are targeting about 1,500 travel agents in nine key cities in the all-important North American market throughout 2012.
David McCoy, House of Waterford Crystal (second right) with Michelle Maguire, Ireland's Blue Book; Michael Lonergan, Consul General of Ireland in Boston; and Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland, during Tourism Ireland's 'Jump into Ireland' event in Boston.
Pride of Place 2012
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Passage East & Crooke nominated for Pride of Place 2012
Passage East & Crooke has been nominated by Waterford County Council to represent Co. Waterford in the this year's Pride of Place. The Community is the only one in Co. Waterford to be involved in this prestigious competition.
The judges will visit Passage East & Crooke in July so the need is there to gather the troops to put the best foot forward.. The Community are calling on individuals, community groups, business people and visitors alike to come out in force and help us win the Pride of Place 2012. If you are interested in helping out or would like more information on the event a public meeting will be held next Wednesday May 16th at 7.30pm at the Community Hall, Passage East.7.30pm, Registration, 7.45 pm
Destination Day for Waterford
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Are you involved in the tourism industry in Waterford? Destination Waterford City Tourism Committee is hosting a city and countywide Destination Day on Thursday 24th May from 10am to 1pm in The Ardmore Suite at the Tower Hotel. If you are in the tourism business, this is a must for you. This half day event will allow everyone in the tourism business to come together and showcase tourism offerings to one another. It is an ideal opportunity to network with industry peers, gather information and build relationships. It's free to attend and free to take part in – we'll even provide refreshments on the day!
This event will:
Promote and facilitate networking
Allow for the exchange of information among tourism providers from the city and county
There are many exciting things happening in Waterford city
Activity Supervisors wanted
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
The Inner City Community Youth project are looking for local people to volunteer as Activity Supervisors This volunteer should have: an interest in young people, be able to work informally and engage young people, be able to work with a variety of other volunteers and young people.
Activity sessions include:
Play time for children aged 8 to 12 years of age every Friday from 5.30 to 6.30pm; Chill zone for ages 12 to 14 every Friday from 6.30 to 7.30pm; Teen Scene for ages 14 + every Friday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm; Wednesday drop in from 1 pm to 3pm for Mt Sion boys aged 13+; Soccer every Monday from 7pm till 8pm; Gym programme every Thursday from 5-6pm. If interested please call Grainne on 086 8589868 All necessary training will be provided.
Helvick Lifeboat says thanks
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
The annual Flag Day in aid of the RNLI Helvick Head Lifeboat was held in Dungarvan, An Rinn, Abbeyside, Ballinroad, and Old Parish recently and the unfailing generosity of the public is once again very much appreciated, particularly in these difficult times.
"We are very grateful to those who support us and to the local media for their enormous help" says Dolores Walsh, Hon Treasurer of the RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch.
The RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Committee work hard to supplement the latest training and safety equipment required by the brave men and women in the Helvick Lifeboat Crew who are always ready to volunteer to save life at sea in all types of weather 24-7-365.
Waterford Regional Gardening Club
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Saturday 26th May 2012 - Morning & Afternoon Garden Visits - by own transport
Morning Visit - meeting at 10.00am at Coolaught Gardens & Garden Centre, Clonroche, Enniscorthy -Cost 5.00 euro each, including refreshments.
An award winning 2.5 acre garden with adjoining Garden Centre, specialising in rare & unusual plants.
Laburnum archway walk, herbaceous borders, developing woodland garden and colourful Egyptian garden, all combine in this beautiful and memorable garden.
Directions: from Waterford take the N30 New Ross to Enniscorthy Road - on arrival in Clonroche turn LEFT at Green's shop, then drive 2.5 km to the garden which is well signposted.
Returning to New Ross - Free time for Lunch Break [ take a picnic or lunch, at own expense either in New Ross, or Hosey's Ferry Inn, Mount Elliot, New Ross ,which is on the N30 & adjacent to Woodville House Gardens.
Afternoon Visit
Bealtaine Festival
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Bealtaine Festival of Outdoor Science at Waterford Institute
Ireland's premier biodiversity festival, The Bealtaine Festival of Outdoor Science will take place this year from May 20-27th in venues throughout the southeast with a week of outdoor events for all ages. This will be the 8th year of the festival, which is organised by Calmast, the award winning science outreach centre at Waterford Institute.
Events at this year festival include guided walks through JFK arboretum, a dusk chorus walk led by broadcaster and author Eric Dempsey on Sun May 20th at 7pm in Carriganore woods, guided walks of Fenor Bog on Fri May 25th, a bat walk on Sat May 26th, various guided walks through the copper coast geopark and a guided marine walk in Tramore on Tues May 22nd. There are also a variety of workshops for children including make an insect hotel
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