Over 4,500 visitors attended Blackwater Valley Opera Festival for their most successful year yet.
The development of a state of the art 4.500m2 synthetic all weather playing pitch with Art Floodlighting system was funded by the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme 2014 -2022 under the Basic Services Measure. It is a fantastic exercise, walking and sporting facility in Ardmore, Co Waterford used by clubs,schools, locals and visitors. The pitch is bookable to the general public
The project involves the funding of a skate park at the linear park Fairlane, Dungarvan to provide facilities for young people under the Basic Services Measure of the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme 2014 -2022.
Since 2012 OK Fuels Ltd is a supplier of quality firewood an kindling. Supplying shops, Co Ops, Coal Merchants and the General Public. It has developed strong market connections in kiln-dried wood for residential home use.
A sightseeing sea safari in Dunmore East offers a captivating adventure along the county’s beautiful coastline. It involves a boat tour that takes you on a journey to explore Ireland’s stunning marine landscapes and encounter its diverse wildlife. Funded under the Rural Tourism measure of the Rural Development Programme 2014 -2022 the Sea Safari boat is an excellent addition to the growing activities on offer in the Dunmore East Adventure Centre.
Glamping, short for “glamorous camping,” is a luxurious camping experience that combines the comforts of a hotel with the natural beauty of the outdoors and Comeragh Pods achieves just that. The project was funded by the Rural Development 2014 -2022 progamme Rural Tourism Measure. Grant aid was awarded for 6 luxurious glamping pods, a communal building, and all assoicated ground works. The campsite is nestled within the surrounds of the Comeragh Mountains and the glamping pods have the most stunning views of the Irish countryside. It truely is a break away from it all. The focus is on providing a high level of comfort and convenience while still allowing guests to connect with nature.
Rural Development funding was used to invest in the installation of a 63m pontoon located in the deep water pool at Cheekpoint harbour with a 21m connecting wheelchair accessible gangway. The pontoon will allow access to vessels in all tides and provide safe river access for all local boat users.
WLP CLG supported the renovation and equipping of the new premises for the Snooker Club in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.
Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Rural and Community Development on her recent trip to Waterford formally opened the refurbished Clonea Power Community facility in the former national school in the heart of the village. The former school, which has operated as a Community Hall for many years required major upgrading to allow the continued provision of services from the Centre.
Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Rural and Community Development on a whistle stop tour of West Waterford opened the four office blocks owned and promoted respectively by Tallow Enterprise, Lismore Business Park, Cappoquin Regeneration Company, and Villierstown Development Company on the Thursday the 10th of November.
