Waterford New Communities Network was delighted to take part in this years St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Waterford City. This year, our group celebrated Luke Wadding, the Waterford man who […]
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The WNCN stand was strategically placed beside the Irish Red Cross stand, as our Chairperson, Csilla, was officially representing the Irish Red Cross at the services event. There were inspiring […]
Originally published in The Munster Express on 6 January 2026. Author: Dylan Flanagan. Source: https://www.munster-express.ie/ By Dylan Flanagan Immigration has dominated public discourse in Ireland in recent years. Public opinion […]
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Waterford New Communities Network (WNCN) has launched a Human Library pilot—an innovative community initiative where people “borrow” a person, not a book, for […]
Racism can happen anywhere — on the street, on public transport, or in a shop. If you witness it, your response matters. The Immigrant Council of Ireland has outlined four […]
Last Saturday, I took part in my first ever protest. It wasn’t an easy decision — I’m not someone who typically picks up a placard or chants in the street. […]
Behind the Scenes: The Start of Refugee Week It started, as good things often do, with a cup of coffee. Bróna and I met at the start of the week […]
We’re proud to be organising a series of community-led events for Irish Refugee Week 2025 — a celebration of resilience, culture, and solidarity. These events are run entirely by volunteers, […]
Waterford New Communities Network is delighted to announce that we have received a €500 grant from Waterford Sports Partnership to support a four-week football skills training programme. This initiative, running […]