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Europe Direct Waterford
Приєднався 5 лис 2020
Europe Direct Waterford is located in Central Library in Waterford City and has established itself as a trusted and knowledgeable EU partner in the region. It is committed to offering both high quality information and a wide range of engagement activities to citizens and communities. The Waterford public library service has a track record for being vibrant, knowledgeable and a trusted source of information. All public library services are free and offered in a supportive and inclusive environment.
You will also find us on facebook at eudirect and twitter eudirect or you can get in touch on europedirect@waterfordcouncil.ie
You will also find us on facebook at eudirect and twitter eudirect or you can get in touch on europedirect@waterfordcouncil.ie
Mock European Elections, City Hall, Waterford 14 May 2024
On Tuesday, May 14th, five secondary schools from Waterford city and county got the opportunity to vote in a ‘mock’ EU election and learn about the democratic process.
An initiative of Europe Direct Waterford, Eurodesk and Waterford City and County Council, with the support of the Communicating Europe Initiative at the Department of Foreign Affairs, over 300 secondary school students experienced first-time voting in an election and learned about the opportunities for EU careers and travel.
The EU Mock Election and Careers Fair was held in the vestibule of the Theatre Royal and the Dr. Mary Strangman Large Room in City Hall. Students were welcomed by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Joe Conway, and were then introduced to the ‘polling booth’ as they got to cast their first ‘mock’ vote in an EU election.
Pól Ó Grádaigh, Language Affairs Officer with the European Commission Representation in Ireland spoke to the students about careers in language translation in the EU, while Mara Matthews and Mollie Mernagh of Comhairle na nOg spoke about the importance of young people using their vote and voicing their opinions.
Brian Leonard, Office Manager, Waterford Court Office acted as Returning Officer on the day, speaking to students about the voting and count process, his expertise ensuring the students left fully versed in the Irish election process.
Sinead O’Higgins, Senior Executive Librarian with Waterford City and County Council and Manager of Europe Direct Waterford said, “We’re delighted to see so many young people here that are not only curious about the democratic process and how it works, but also realising that their vote really can make a difference and their voices will be heard when they cast their first vote.”
“I’d particularly like to thank the 300 students who took part in the mock election, their teachers and the teams from Eurodesk Ireland, the Southern Regional Assembly, PACT Youth Diversion Project and Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service for putting together a fun and engaging event that gave our young citizens an insight into the power of the democratic process.”
Video by DGM Photographic:
An initiative of Europe Direct Waterford, Eurodesk and Waterford City and County Council, with the support of the Communicating Europe Initiative at the Department of Foreign Affairs, over 300 secondary school students experienced first-time voting in an election and learned about the opportunities for EU careers and travel.
The EU Mock Election and Careers Fair was held in the vestibule of the Theatre Royal and the Dr. Mary Strangman Large Room in City Hall. Students were welcomed by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Joe Conway, and were then introduced to the ‘polling booth’ as they got to cast their first ‘mock’ vote in an EU election.
Pól Ó Grádaigh, Language Affairs Officer with the European Commission Representation in Ireland spoke to the students about careers in language translation in the EU, while Mara Matthews and Mollie Mernagh of Comhairle na nOg spoke about the importance of young people using their vote and voicing their opinions.
Brian Leonard, Office Manager, Waterford Court Office acted as Returning Officer on the day, speaking to students about the voting and count process, his expertise ensuring the students left fully versed in the Irish election process.
Sinead O’Higgins, Senior Executive Librarian with Waterford City and County Council and Manager of Europe Direct Waterford said, “We’re delighted to see so many young people here that are not only curious about the democratic process and how it works, but also realising that their vote really can make a difference and their voices will be heard when they cast their first vote.”
“I’d particularly like to thank the 300 students who took part in the mock election, their teachers and the teams from Eurodesk Ireland, the Southern Regional Assembly, PACT Youth Diversion Project and Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service for putting together a fun and engaging event that gave our young citizens an insight into the power of the democratic process.”
Video by DGM Photographic:
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Alleluia by Mozart
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Va pensiero from opera Nabucco by Verdi
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The Minstrel Boy - Irish traditional Air with words by Thomas Moore
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A talk on Active Travel with James Murray (Senior Engineer, Waterford City & County Council). Recorded on Monday 21 March 2022. As part of our response to climate change, we, as a community, need to change the way we travel and reduce travel related carbon emissions. Recently the Government published its Climate Action Plan which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by the year 2030. ...
The impact of climate change on Waterford's coastal heritage
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Lunch-time lecture with Dr Edward Pollard who discussed: The impact of climate change on coastal heritage: some examples from the Waterford coast, recorded on Tuesday 22 March 2022. Dr Edward Pollard is an archaeological researcher on the CHERISH Project based at The Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland in Dublin. The Cherish Project is EU funded also involving the...
EU in my Region Exhibition in the windows of Central Library
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Kieran Joy, uileann pipes (Early Music Day 2021)
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Kieran Joy, uileann pipes (Early Music Day 2021)
Jill Devlin Harp, Waterford Ireland. (Early Music Day 2021)
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Jill Devlin Harp, Waterford Ireland. (Early Music Day 2021)
Q&A with Stefan De Keersmaecker. EU Commission Spokesperson for Health, Food Safety and Transport.
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Europe Direct Soapbox Competition 2020
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Creating a Social Economy Ecosystem in Waterford
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Creating a Social Economy Ecosystem in Waterford
💕🥰💚🪶 great talk Mary, speaking so much sense, 💕
That picture of leaves and sticks is a work of art. ❤️
I love the forest garden❤
I used to be very afraid of wolves until I found out that they have and look after their families…just as we do! Of course they do!
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A fabulous talk, Mary really understands the science too. 😊
I’ve just watched a lovely film about Ms Reynolds. Her love for the rhythms in nature touched me deeply. I will research her work.
A breath of fresh air.
Alleluia to be singing again.
Congratulations, Bealtaine Choir, Waterford and leader Anne Woodworth. Beautiful singing in a beautiful place.
Agencies are creating weather events to try and convince people that there is actually "climate change"...at the same time they are not really hiding that they are creating these climate events to con people. Remember, MEAT was al over the menu at the COP 26 in Scotland. Please, make more babies, adopt more pets and farm animals...the world needs more or we're going to collapse. ua-cam.com/video/9mJqFxArpy0/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/vAgTUliBge8/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/gR5SCDnvBpo/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/2JIOZxTVpzs/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/BElZrnuskq8/v-deo.html
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Happy Women day to all the women around the golbe thank you for doing this get to gather and we really appreciate
Bunch of bullshit!
awesome gratitude for this brilliant share
Thank you so much! I am so excited to participate in the ARK ! I have been leaning in this direction for awhile, and now I am so inspired to particiate! Much love from Trinidad, CA!
Message for environmental officer EoinDullea. Who sanctioned the mowing of grass around the lake - have you not heard of "no mow may". Wild orchids were victims - how long will it take to get them to re-establish? Shame on you. If I can learn about best practice in ecology, surely your people - presumably graduates from some collage, can do better. Afra Cronin.
Brilliant, well done to all the winners!
Fantastic words Mary. I hope to bring this ethos to George’s St.Agnes Rose Garden.
Thank you Mary for another amazing talk x
Loved it great performance Minnie ❤️
Minnie Marley 👑👑👑
Minnie this is cool 😎 ❤️
Minnieeee 🥰
Minnie Marley 😍
Minnie is a vibe 🏳️🌈
I loved Minnie’s Performance 🔥
I loved Minnie’s performance 🔥
Minnie Marley putting cork on the map 🗺🔥
Vex is my fav song ❤️
Minnie Marley 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Queen Minnie Marley 👑
A wonderful resource. Thank you.
Hi Mary, thank you for this talk. Just for clarity, when you speak of 'Insectememnon', am I spelling that right? It must be a very new term for I didn't find it on the internet, not with the above spelling at any rate.
"insectageddon" www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/20/insectageddon-farming-catastrophe-climate-breakdown-insect-populations
Leni, she's saying "insect-ageddon" -- normally I hear the term 'Insect armadeggon" here in the states. (I know this is a year after your comment, but maybe you'll see this.)
unable to turn on cc. The accent is not allowing any understanding.
It might help if you use the tool in youtube to slow her talk down, i hate to think of you missing this!
It works for me. Takes a few seconds to activate it.
I just tried too it works for me.
I am from Canada and I understand her perfectly.
Well done to all our winners!
very exciting