The Thomas Francis Meagher bridge in Waterford City has gone green.
It's part of St Patrick's Day 2021 celebrations.
Pedestrian access to the bridge is restricted and security will be in place, it's visible from a distance and from multiple viewing points including the Waterford Greenway. People are advised to view in passing only or by car where occupants remain within their vehicle.
The Waterford City parade route and iconic buildings across Waterford City and County are also flooded in green lighting ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
#Waterford is all lit up, our crews are back to work and our hearts are full - thank you to everyone who is making this possible 💚
☘️ #WaterfordGoesGreen ☘️ pic.twitter.com/fDgL5wa0Y9— EveryEvent (@EveryEventIre) March 13, 2021
The Mayor of Waterford, Cllr Damien Geoghegan said, "I need the people of Waterford to get behind our 2021 St Patrick's Day events.
"There are so many ways to get involved. Host your own parade at home and upload it to our dedicated Facebook page.
"Share the images of our stunning landmark buildings, across Waterford City and County, as they are flooded in green lighting.
"Write a memorable short story and most importantly connect with Waterford people online.
"Let's make St Patrick's Day 2021, a week-long event and every bit as spectacular and full of family fun, as ever it was before."
THE GREENING HAS STARTED
From tonight on, our beloved landmarks will be lit up in green across #Waterford for St. Patrick's Day
If you are out and about within your 5km, snap a picture and tag us with #WaterfordGoesGreen
For a sneak preview, check out https://t.co/CKF0br02Uv pic.twitter.com/8kHOROjXQu— Waterford City & County Council (@WaterfordCounci) March 13, 2021
More details on this exciting project are available on www.waterfordcouncil.ie and the Waterford St Patricks Day FB page.
Another Iconic Waterford landmark illuminated in our national colours to celebrate #StPatricksDay Parade as part of the #WaterfordGoesGreen event. Fantastic work by the team from @EveryEventIre supported by @WaterfordCounci to make this happen 🇮🇪☘️☺️📷 #TheMetalman pic.twitter.com/l1KUVMmIEP
— Colin Shanahan (@DigiColMedia) March 13, 2021
Dungarvan goes green for St Patrick's Day, fantastic job done on illuminating some of the towns buildings #WaterforGoesGreen #StPatricksDay2021 #dungarvan @DungarvanTIO @DvanChamber @WaterfordCounci @wlrfm @WaterfordNS #IrelandGoesGreen 🇮🇪🇮🇪☘☘🟢⚪🟠 pic.twitter.com/aJWpS2apOH
— Eddie Dee (@EddieDee_) March 14, 2021
