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Welcome to Buíon Phort Láirge

Buíon Phort Láirge (formerly known as Waterford Area Partnership) was established in November 1995. It is one of 49 Local Development Companies operating throughout Ireland.

Local Development Companies (LDCs) are governed by partnerships between the state and community & voluntary sector with a mission to deliver programmes and services that meet the needs of local communities and improve the quality of life for our citizens. Our programmes and services cover areas such as; rural development & community development, addressing food poverty, employment training & access, education & personal development opportunities, start your own business / social enterprise and climate action.

Buíon Phort Láirge is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation that takes a bottom up approach to the development of local services and programmes and welcomes engagement from all groups and individuals who align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion.

employment support services

Employment Support Services

We support unemployed people and individuals from disadvantaged communities to access employment, training, and placement opportunities.

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enterprise and social enterprise support

Enterprise & Social Enterprise

We support people to start their own business or social enterprise and provide free start your own business training & mentoring to eligible individuals.

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support to access education

Support to Access Education

We support unemployed people and individuals from disadvantaged communities to access education and lifelong learning opportunities.

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Supporting Communities

Supporting Communities

We empower local community groups to enhance local participation, increase sustainability, access opportunities and comply with governance requirements.

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personal development

Personal Development

We support individuals and groups to enhance their quality of life and reduce isolation by accessing programmes and services that meet their changing needs.

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supports to children and families

Supports to Children & Families

We support families and Deis schools to access programmes that assist in addressing early school leaving and support children and their families to access equal opportunities.

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Latest News!

Annual Report 2024

September 4, 2025
WAP Annual Report 2024 is a multi-media showcase of our work in words and pictures with video content from some of our beneficiaries.
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We have received SSE Airtricity Funding to support our Waterford Repair Cafe project

August 7, 2025

We are happy to announce that we have received funding from the SSE Airtricity Generation…

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Repair Café Lisduggan

May 7, 2025

Waterford Area Partnership and Larchville & Lisduggan Residents Association are jointly organising their first Repair…

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WAP/SICAP Case Study 2024

October 29, 2024

WAP/SICAP Video Case Study This Video Case Study, submitted as a SICAP requirement, describes The…

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