WYTEC (Waterford Youth Training & Education Centre)

📣WYTEC trainees and staff exceeded the goal of raising €100 for Jigsaw., our final tally is €183. Supporting youth mental health is at the core of everything we do in WYTEC.

Many thanks to all who donated and participated in our Christmas Jumper Day 🤗

Donations can still be made for a short while longer on our iDonate page (QR code in the images)

☔Status Yellow warning = business as usual, but be aware of your surroundings.

The post below lists some useful contacts.☎️

🟨Status Yellow Snow and Rain warning for Waterford🟨

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Snow and Rain warning for Waterford, which will come into effect at 12 noon until 8pm on Thursday, January 8th.
is predicted to bring rain, heavy at times, that will turn to sleet and snow, in some places on Thursday afternoon.
Potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility and icy patches.
Priority One and Two service routes consist of 554km of road network receiving treatment, of these there are two National Road networks within Waterford, the N25 (61km) Waterford to Cork and the N72 (35km) Dungarvan to Fermoy.

Pedestrians are also advised to take care as footpaths will be slippery due to ice and frost, and cyclists are advised to also exercise caution during this cold weather spell. While key arterial routes are being treated, there are cycle routes that may not be gritted.

Our Integrated Homeless Services Severe Weather Protocol is also in operation with extra bed capacity available for rough sleepers at McGwire House. The Outreach team is in regular contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of impending weather alerts and remind them of the shelter arrangements which they can avail of.
Please contact the Homeless Services Team if they see person(s) sleeping rough in Waterford.

Members of the public can contact our Customer Services Desks by calling 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

Waterford roads network Winter Gritting Routes can be found on the homepage of Waterford City and County Council website at waterfordcouncil.ie

Key public safety messages:
❄️Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions.
❄️Road conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.
❄️Drivers travelling longer journeys are advised to be aware of conditions right along their route, as the weather may vary significantly across different parts of the country
❄️Public transport may also be affected by this spell of wintry weather; people are advised to check with service operators for the latest updates in their area.
❄️Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice
❄️Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours
❄️People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
❄️Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112
❄️Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit www.met.ie for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
❄️ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.
❄️Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.
❄️The Be Winter Ready website www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
❄️Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone.

Welcome to all our trainees to WYTEC 2026

Sláinte do thúsanna nua, spriocanna úrnua, agus deiseanna gan teorainn.
Go dtugann an bhliain seo sona, sláinte mhaith, agus gach rud atá tú ag aisling faoi duit. Téimis isteach sa bhliain nua le dearfachas, buíochas, agus sceitimíní faoin méid atá romhainn.

Cheers to new beginnings, fresh goals, and endless opportunities.
May this year bring you happiness, good health, and everything you’ve been dreaming of. Let’s step into the new year with positivity, gratitude, and excitement for what’s ahead.

AthBhliain faoi mhaise duit!

Happy New Year!

Nollaig shona daoibh!
Merry Christmas to you all!

🎄Enjoy the Christmas break!

Trainees will return on Monday 05th January 2026.

Our training kitchen served up a feast fit for any restaurant yesterday! Christmas dinner for all our trainees and staff, traditionalists, vegetarians, staff and trainees - all spoiled rotten. Huge gratitude to Eoin, Sandra and the trainees.

Today is the day 🎅

The training kitchen crew are cooking up a storm for our Christmas dinner. We're holding our Christmas Jumper appeal on the same day as our annual Christmas dinner this year.

Support WYTEC Waterford's - Christmas Jumpers on iDonate.ie WYTEC Waterford's - Christmas Jumpers for Jigsaw for Jigsaw, created by Sinéad Cronin | iDonate.ie

Due to a scheduled cut in electricity there will be no classes today (Monday 15th December)

We'll see you all tomorrow!