Celebrating Creativity, Culture and Cuisine from around the World this March at Central Library

As part of Anti-Racism month Central Library are displaying their collection of books celebrating creativity, culture, and cuisine from around the World.

Celebrate This March at Central Library

Seachtain na Gaeilge – 1st – 17th March

Zero Discrimination Day – 1st March

World Book Day – 6th March

International Women’s Day – 8th March

Holi Festival of Colours – 14th March

St Patrick’s Day – 17th March

French Language Day – 20th March

International Day of Happiness – 20th March

Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination – 21st – 27th March

International Day of Nowruz – 21st March

World Poetry Day – 21st March

World Down Syndrome Day – 21st March

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – 21st March

World Meteorological Day – 24th March

International Day of Zero Waste – 30th March

All books are available to borrow and will be displayed in branch for the month of March.

Dates 1^st – 31^st March, Glass Floor Display, Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford.

Waterford Library Services

Staff from the Libraries throughout city and county have organised a programme of bilingual/Irish events and activities, which will take place in the coming fortnight and all of which are free of charge. Dungarvan and Tramore Libraries will be hosting their regular Ciorcal Comhrá and Rannta le Chéile (Irish language rhymes for young children) and Portlaw and Ardkeen Libraries willrun the ever-popular ‘Bingó as Gaeilge’ for local schools again this year and booking is essential at your local library.

Waterford Library Service has an extensive stock of Irish language books, which will be on display in various Libraries around the city and county during Seachtain na Gaeilge, with people encouraged to borrow and read the fabulous range of Irish language books that are available for both adults and children. Details of all events and activities can be obtained from your local Library and will also be shared on the Library Service website www.waterfordlibraries.ie and on social media.

More information: https://waterfordcouncil.ie/bain-triail-aisti-seachtain-na-gaeilge-sna-deise-with-waterford-city-county-council-5/

Be Creative, Be Inspired with Art Unleased – Doodle and Draw at Central Library

As part of Anti-Racism month Central Library are opening the Index Gallery to our younger members for them to express their creativity.

For World Day on March 6^th, we are asking them to write a review of their favourite book.

For Holi the Festival of Colours on March 14^th, we would like them to create their favourite colour scene.

For World Poetry Day on March 21^st, they can compose their own rhyme, poem or verse.

For World Meteorological Day on March 24^th, they can draw a picture of their favourite season.

All pieces will be displayed in the gallery for the month of March.

To tale part in our Doodle and Draw just pop into Central Library and start creating.

Dates 1^st – 31^st March, Index Gallery, Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford.

Registration: https://waterfordintegrationservices.com/lets-talk-about-support/

Registration: https://waterfordintegrationservices.com/lets-talk-about-support/

World Book Day Crafternoon

Wednesday 5^th March @ 2.30pm in Brown’s Road Library

To celebrate World Book Day this year, Browns Road Library invites you to join us on Wednesday, 5th March for a special crafternoon! You are welcome to come dressed as your favourite book character!

Materials available from 2.30pm – 4.00pm. To book your spot please contact us on (051) 849 614 or email brownsroadlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie.

Event best suited to children aged 3 – 12 years.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Waterford’s 6th Global Women’s Conference –

Let’s Accelerate Action
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford Integration Services and Waterford Libraries.

The International Women’s Day 2025 campaign theme is #AccelerateAction. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction.

International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women’s equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive.

Join us on Friday 7th March from 10:00am in Garter Lane Arts Centre, 22a O’Connell Street, Waterford City for a morning of speakers and performers.
Learn how we all can Accelerate Action and create a fair and equal world.

FREE Event and All Welcome but Booking Essential as places are limited.
Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/waterfords-6th-global-womens-conference-lets-accelerate-action-tickets-1242886891149

Keynote speaker: Orla O’Connor Director of National Women’s Council
See Eventbrite line-up for Speakers and performers with more to be announced….
Registration, Tea & Coffee from 10am. Event followed by Networking Lunch.

Lá na gCiorcal – Ciorcail na nDéise
Waterford’s growing number of Ciorcail Chomhrá (Irish conversation groups) will have an opportunity to come together for a ‘cupán tae agus caifé’ and a chat on Wednesday, 12^th March in the Coach House Coffee in Kilmacthomas. Members of Ciorcail Chomhrá from Dungarvan, Stradbally, Tramore and Waterford City will all get together to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. If you are interested in joining a Ciorcal Comhrá and not sure how to do so, you can contact your local Library or the Irish Officer at gaeilge@waterfordcouncil.ie for details of a Ciorcal Comhrá near you!

More information: https://waterfordcouncil.ie/bain-triail-aisti-seachtain-na-gaeilge-sna-deise-with-waterford-city-county-council-5/

Bilingual Table Quiz – this year’sBilingual Table Quiz organised by the Irish Office of Waterford City & County Council will take place in the Cove Bar on the Dunmore Road, Waterford City on Thursday, 13^th March at 8.00pm and is open to the public. It’s a fun night which gives people a chance to use their ‘cúpla focal’ in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and there will be plenty of spot prizes, music, and craic on the night. You can register in advance by contacting jlenane@waterfordcouncil.ie.

Seachtain na Gaeilge is being celebrated in Waterford again this year, with many events taking place throughout City and County. The Irish Office of Waterford City & County Council is collaborating with several different groups to provide a range of events and activities to celebrate the Irish language and culture of the Déise and here is a flavour of some of what will be on offer.

Ceiliúradh Cultúir— an intercultural event will take place in St Patrick’s Gateway Centre in Waterford City on Saturday, 15^th Marchfrom 2-4pm, when Irish speakers (and those with ‘cúpla focal’) and members of some of Waterford’s newer communities will have the opportunity to come together to share a taste of their respective cultures. Members of the Waterford City branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will provide some traditional music, and there will be opportunities to learn some Irish songs and sean-nós dancing steps, all while using and learning “cúpla focal Gaeilge.” Refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome to attend this special event. So, if you would like to use your cúpla focal in a multi-cultural setting, call in to St Patrick’s Gateway Centre on Patrick Street on Saturday the 15^th March any time between 2pm and 4pm. This event is being organised as part of Waterford’s St Patrick’s Day Festival.

Come along and joinDonnchadh Ó Ceallacháin for a Bilingual Guided Tour of The Wake Museum, Cathedral Square on Wednesday 5th March. Tours will begin at 11 am and 1.15pm and all are welcome to come along to hear fascinating stories of life and death in Waterford, detailing traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times right up to the 20th century. Fáilte roimh chách.

Rights and responsibilities in the workforce

Some Council Buildings Waterford and Dungarvan will be lit up in RED for Anti-Racism Month

Pop-Up Music

12-2 pm Hanover Street, WATERFORD CITY

Celebrate the New Dara Collage, a unique collaborative art project created for A Slice of Culture, Waterford’s Multicultural Festival 2024.

Date: Monday, 25th March 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Community & Cultural Hub, 16-18 O’Connell Street, Waterford City Centre

This event will honour the creative journey behind the New Dara Collage, now proudly displayed on the wall of the Community & Cultural Hub.

• Hear from participants as they share their experiences from the creative process
• Learn about the inspiration behind the artwork and its cultural significance
• Connect with the creatives and community members who brought this vision to life

Come and celebrate art, culture, and community collaboration in Waterford!

All are welcome. Free event.

Your Rights to Vote and Report Racism

• Your voting rights
• The political system in Ireland
• Racism and how to report it
• The inclusion of people from minority backgrounds in civil spaces

Follow-up – AkiDwa training