HAVE YOUR SAY! WC&CC are seeking your views on the proposed development of WCQ Creative at 25/26 O’Connell Street in the Cultural Quarter. Deadline for submission/observations in relation to the proposed development is 4pm Wed 25 Nov 2026. See the Waterford City and County Council Consultations page for more information here. Photo credits @waterfordwalls and […]
Category Archives: Community
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We are seeking the skills of creatives: artists, designers, historians and others to support our vision to make WCQ a distinctive, welcoming and engaging place. In 2021 several utility boxes in the Cultural Quarter were painted, and five years later, with a new WCQ Strategy, it’s time to revisit the artwork. Apply now via this […]
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Traders are already busy making beautiful gifts and treats and tending to fresh produce for sale at the special 3-Day Harvest WCQ Market running from Fri 4 to Sun 6 September. WCQ Market Traders will have stalls along O’Connell St and Gladstone Street (with road closures in place especially for Harvest). In addition, for Harvest […]
Community, Creative Spirits, Creativity, Culture, Festival
Waterford Walls Street Party, Pocket Part, Thomas St, WCQ on Saturday 15 August. All welcome.
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Mark in your diaries Saturday 15 August for another packed Street Party in the Pocket Park (next to Downse’s) on Thomas Street. Recession Squad with Rhythm walls with: DJs, live painting, rap performance and the jaw dropping skills on display at the Rhythm Walls Breaking Battle. See Waterford Walls socials for full details on the […]
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WCCC have approved a road closure for July and August. It will run from 5pm on Thursday 2 July to 12 noon on Sunday 30 August for the following route: O’Connell Street, Waterford from its junction at O’Connell Street/Thomas Hill to the junction of Sargent’s Lane/O’Connell Street. Diversion Routes (one way system) Thomas Hill (L15021-1) from […]
Arts, Community, Culture, Regeneration
Celebrating Community Spirit in the Heart of Waterford – Thomas Street Art House and Pocket Park Sneak Peek Event, 26th April
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What a wonderful day at the Thomas Street Pocket Park Sneak Peek! The sun was shining, the smiles were wide, and the community spirit was alive. Local families, residents, and kids of all ages joined us for a day full of creativity, colour, and connection. Waterford Walls ran a brilliant wall-spraying workshop, and everyone had […]
Arts, Community, Creativity, Culture, Regeneration
Join Us for the Thomas Street Pocket Park – Sneak Peek & Playful Communities Event!
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Join Us for the Thomas Street Pocket Park – Sneak Peek & Playful Communities Event! Date: 26th April 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Thomas Street Pocket Park, 7 & 8 Thomas Street, Waterford City Centre Waterford’s newest community space, the Thomas Street Pocket Park, invites local residents, businesses, and anyone interested to […]
Thomas Street Creative is an initiative to inform and shape the local community and the cultural direction of Thomas Street in the heart of Waterford’s Cultural Quarter (WCQ). With your input Waterford City and County Council aims to create a community space, comprising of a Pocket Park and Community Art House, that will best serve […]
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Save Money, Increase Efficiency, Go Green! Ready to transform your business for a sustainable future? Join us on Wednesday, 20th November, 3pm – 5.30pm at Dooley’s Hotel for the GREEN DEAL ENERGY MASTER PLAN launch! Discover how to cut costs and boost energy efficiency, with expert insights and funding opportunities to power your business’s green […]
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Bringing some summer brightness back to O’Connell Street – we look back to the amazing activities that took place in the Cultural Quarter as part of Africa Day 2024 through these images and video. Thanks to the organisers, the helpers, musicians, food providers, dancers and most of all the communities who get involved each year […]