SETU growing in the agri space with the launch of four new CAO courses
South East Technological University (SETU) has expanded its offering of agricultural programmes with the launch of four new degrees in Organic Agriculture and Agri-Systems Engineering at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Prospective students interested in working in the agri food industry can apply for a level 8 BSc (Hons) and level 7 BSc in Organic Agriculture and a level 8 BEng (Hons) and level 7 BEng in Agri-Systems Engineering when the CAO opens in November. SETU is a key
Network Magazine - Issue 20
IN THIS ISSUE:Five Pillars to Regional Growth - Patsy Carney, Ireland South EastOnes to watch: Waterford's high potential start-upsWaterford Chamber Pre-Budget SubmissionA seamless way to hand over your throneRe-fashioning the future with Smart GarmentsEnergy Business SupportsNational Women’s Enterprise Day 2022Summer review with Waterford CouncilBite-Size NewsBumper year for Waterford MuseumsWelcome VolunteersWaterford’s Blue Plaque TrailPlus much more!READ
South East Technological University hosted Enterprise Ireland’s most recent board meeting
Enterprise Ireland, a key strategic partner and longtime supporter of South East Technological University (SETU), hosted its most recent board meeting at Ireland’s newest university. Prof Veronica Campbell, President of SETU, and senior members of the SETU executive team, were delighted to welcome the Chairman of Enterprise Ireland Terence O’Rourke, and CEO of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy along with all Enterprise Ireland board members. Speaking about the visit Prof Veronica Campbell said, “We were
Tower Hotel Christmas Party Nights 2022
When planning the perfect Christmas party night in Waterford, look no further than the luxurious 4-star Tower Hotel, Waterford. Celebrate the holiday season in style with the popular Brass & Co Christmas Party Nights and make the best Christmas memories with your family, friends or work colleagues. The Tower Hotel has all the ingredients to ensure your Christmas party night is a success. Enjoy a Christmas cocktail on arrival to start the night, followed by a banquet in the Ardmore Suite to include some of
Trinity and SETU bring SFI research centre for future networks annual conference to the south east
Trinity College Dublin and South East Technological University’s Walton Institute, hosted CONNECT’s first in-person conference since 2020 in the Tower Hotel, Waterford city on 7th and 8th September 2022. CONNECT is Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre for Future Networks and Communications and brings together world-class expertise from ten Irish academic institutes to create a one-stop-shop for telecommunications research, development and innovation. The centre engages with over 50 companies
WLR FM adds a new face to its Board of Directors
Waterford’s local radio station, WLR FM, has announced an addition to its Board of Directors. The radio stations Operations and Programme Director, Michael Byrne, has been appointed to the position. A graduate of Waterford Institute of Technology and University College Dublin, Michael has held senior management roles in WLR since 2014. Michael joined WLR FM in 2001 and was a former board member of Learning Waves Skillnet, the radio industry training body. Michael also represented the Independent
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Christmas Parties are back for 2022!
After a couple of years of no Christmas Parties it’s time to get the glad ragslooked out again! The Haven in Dunmore East have just announced two party nights. Both nights offer: Prosecco Reception; 4 course dinner; Live band followed by DJ ’til late. They also run free buses back to Waterford after the party. Tickets are €60 each and can be booked on 051 383 150. Numbers limited.
The Solas Run and Walk for Life is back!
The Solas Cancer Support Centre’s 10K Run and Walk Life returns to the streets of Waterford City on Sunday 9th October 2022. After a two-year absence the team in Solas are pleased to be holding the event in person and this year have also added a 10K walk in Dungarvan on Saturday 8th October. Tracy McDaid, Manager of the Solas Cancer Support Centre, explains what it means to be holding the event in person this year: “We were blown away by the response to the virtual event over the last two years. This
WLR launch brand new studios
The brand-new look for WLR FM was unveiled this week after a major refurbishment and technical upgrade was made to the WLR Studios. The first two of six WLR studios are now in operation and began broadcasting this week. This is the first major refurbishment in a number of years and it will enhance WLR’s audio, video and digital offering. The studios were project managed by WLR’s Chief Engineer Pat Maher who led the project. Pat said, “It’s great to see all the work coming to fruition and presenters
Vitamin Sea festival returns to Tramore
A sea-inspired festival celebrating Tramore’s fabulous food offerings and stunning outdoors will take place from Friday September 16th to Sunday the 18th. It’s the second time the Vitamin Sea Festival is taking place, which aims to celebrate the wealth of natural resources and local businesses, which make Tramore such a wonderful place to eat, drink and take in some vitamin sea through walks, swims and surfs. In Victorian times, September was traditionally the month when holiday makers visited
WLRFM and Beat 102-103 have appointed a new Financial Controller
Waterford based local and regional radio stations WLR FM and Beat 102-103 today announced the appointment of Sarah Grant as Chief Finance Officer. After an extensive recruitment process, Sarah Grant has taken up the role and will work for both stations based at the Broadcast Centre in Waterford. The Waterford-native graduated from WIT in 2006 with a first-class Honours degree in Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Sarah then completed her ACA qualification in Chartered Accounting with EY Waterford. Sarah has
Fiskars friends and family discount codes
Please find below some Fiskars friends and family discount codes, valid until 18th September 2022. Your employees can use them on our online stores at Wedgwood, Waterford, Royal Doulton, Iittala and Royal Copenhagen.https://www.waterford.com/https://www.wedgwood.com/https://www.iittala.com/https://www.royaldoulton.com/https://www.royalcopenhagen.com/ Employees can also avial of the offer in our physical stores: Brown Thomas – Cork, Limerick & Dublin and House of Waterford. In-store your employees can
Introduction to AR and VR Training Workshop
Learn the basics of virtual and augmented reality technologies and how they can be practically applied to your organisation.Tickets €375+VAT To avail of a group discount email tssgtechgateway@waltoninstitute.ie Walton Institute will host an informative and interactive introduction to mixed reality technologies in the form of a 1 day workshop in our Mixed Reality Lab. Funded by Enterprise Ireland, the lab boasts state-of-the-art mixed and interactive technologies allowing practical demonstrations to
Retail Excellence Announces Nolke Opticians as one of Ireland’s Top 100 Stores
One hundred retailers from around the country have recently been named as the Top 100 Stores in Ireland by Retail Excellence, the largest retail industry representative organisation in Ireland. The Top 100 stores are part of the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Awards, which were established in 1997 to promote best practice and encourage high standards in the Irish retail industry and are now the largest and most prestigious of its kind in Ireland. The Awards will take place on November 12th in
The music doesn’t stop in Dunmore East!
The summer may be over but the live music events continue all year round at The Haven in Dunmore East. Events have been selling out so early booking is advised. 16 SeptBuffalo Soul (Bob Marley Tribute)25 Sept Rebel Sunday (Free event in aid of Waterford City River Rescue)30 Sept Pogueology - A tribute to The Pogues21 OctThe High Kings23 OctDerek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones29 OctKing Kong Company30 OctMad Ferritt - The complete Oasis experience5 NovSharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan & Frances Black12 NovThe
Christmas is coming...at Musgrave MarketPlace
Staff Pass We here at Musgrave would like to extend an invitation to you and your staff to safely purchase their essential or not so essential needs over the next month. Please find here an invitation to your staff to do their own personal shopping at any Musgrave across the country should they wish to visit any of the branches just present the pass at reception and their work ID and they will be given a number to shop. Find some offers that may be of interest to you
Bewley's Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice
Bewley's Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice has been running in homes and businesses all over Ireland for an incredible 30 years! We are so thankful to everyone who has supported us over the years and we hope that we can count on your support again.To host your own coffee morning social register now at https://bit.ly/3PPflAc to get your free coffee pack! Remember every euro raised locally stays locally.
Introducing PO Pro
Introducing PO Pro! SmartOffice are delighted to launch their newest product. Integrating seamlessly with the SmartOffice Accounts Payable software, PO Pro automates and simplifies the entire purchase process. Success in three easy steps. Requisition & Approval | Order & Match | Payment & ReportingTo find out more, check out our website or simply book a free demo!https://smartoffice.ie/po-pro-free-demo/ Regardless of where you are on your digital transformation journey, we have the purchase ordering
Can you help?
The Haven team in Dunmore East is organising two events in September to support local charities. They are appealing to Chamber members for any support they can provide. The first, The WASSA Fight Night, in aid of Waterford Autism Social & Sports Action, takes place on the 4th of September. The second, “Rebel Sunday”, on 25th September, is a day of live music gigs, including The Highland Paddies, Rising Tide and Celtic Freedom. This event is to help raise awareness and funds for Waterford City
Osborne 2022 Salary Guide Q3 Update
Osborne is pleased to announce that it has released its Quarter 3 Salary Guide Update to employers and employees. The Guide provides information on salaries for roles across all job categories and broken down by location as well as including key trends in the market. 2022 kicked off with a candidate driven market and a war for talent which still continues through to Quarter 3. Candidates are in the driving seat and demands for not only financial but welfare driven benefits have increased exponentially.
Three awarded Ireland’s Fastest 5G Network and Ireland’s Fastest Mobile Network
Congratulations to our Corporate member Three who were recently awarded Ireland’s Fastest 5G Network, 2 Years in a Row and Ireland’s Fastest Mobile Network, 3 Years in a Row by Ookla*. To learn more about Three and how their team of experts can support your business, click here. *Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for Q3–Q4 2020, Q1-Q2, Q3-Q4 2021 and Q1-Q2 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
Homeowners and landlords can now advertise directly to students using SETU’s StudentPad
South East Technological University President, Prof Veronica Campbell this week launched the SETUStudentPad website to help connect SETU students in Waterford, Wexford and Carlow with homeowners with a room to rent, landlords with a house or apartment and individuals looking for a flat mate or housemate. Prof Campbell is keenly aware that accommodation remains uppermost in the minds of students and their parents saying “Once again demand for student accommodation will be high and the aim of
Psychological Health and Safety at Work: Managing Psychosocial Risks
Thursday 22nd September 2022 (2pm–5pm) GMT Early Booking Fee of €99 before Thursday 8th of September, standard price €125Download Brochure and Full Timetable Here Two leading experts Maurice Quinlan Director of the EAP Institute Ireland and Don Jorgensen Ph.D., CEAP, USA will present a ground breaking on line course on Thursday 22nd of September 2022 from 2-5 pm GMT to outline a new direction of Employee Support Services (ESS) and Employee Support Therapy (EST) which will shape the future safety responses
Robotics & Automation Roadshow
Reliance Automation in association with Emerson automation, Engineers Ireland and the Cork Chamber of commerce hosts an event showcasing the latest robotic aned automation technology. Hear about features and benefits of collaborative technologies as well as safety. Featuring UR cobots, MiR mobile robot, OnRobot end of arm tools, innovative automation products/services, safety in robotics and Emerson automation solutions. 10am registration, tea and coffee 10.30am Hear from our partners 12pm Learn about
Bespoke Corporate Hampers by The Stable Yard Food Hall
Fitzwilton Hotel gears up for All Things Christmas 2022
If you need a Christmas Celebration Venue in the heart of it all, you’ve come to the right place. Our Christmas Festivities at the Fitzwilton Hotel this year will include Joiner Christmas Party Nights, Private Christmas Parties, Festive Lunches in the Met Bar, Festive Afternoon Tea, Winterval Breaks, a pre or post Christmas Break or to ring in the New Year with colleagues, family or friends. We will do our best to ensure that all your Christmas Celebrations are enjoyable, festive and fun! Check out the
Get 'Fit 4 Business' with Studio One
Studio One helps people make meaningful changes to their lifestyle. We specialise in working with individuals on a personal basis or in a small group. Our goal is to have our clients love themselves: Love how they look, feel and how their body can perform.Play with your kids, run a mountain or simply play a round of golf without pain. Do the things you love in life. We use a prescriptive model for health care, similar to a doctor. After a private consultation of 60 minutes, we prescribe a coaching plan
ArcLabs welcomes Tom Hennessy to the team
ArcLabs Research and Innovation Centre is delighted to welcome Tom Hennessy to the team. Tom will be taking on the position of Centre Manager while Dr Aisling O'Neill is on maternity leave. ArcLabs is the business incubator for South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford, where world-class researchers, entrepreneurs, academics, and regional stakeholders collaborate to develop innovative ideas into commercial successes, with the goal to build a robust regional economy of indigenous companies, and
Waterford Chamber welcomes Airport development
Waterford Chamber welcomes the announcement of a reported potential investment in Waterford Airport. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, “This is very welcome progress and is a positive step forward in terms of Waterford Airport’s future. The interest the Comer Brothers have in our region is heartening and we know with their business acumen and international experience, the Airport could reach its true potential. “We have been lobbying extensively over the past number of years, most
2022 New Frontiers participants showcased their start-ups to the business and investment communities
A number of New Frontiers participants were presented with awards in recognition of the significant progress made in advancing their start-up companies. Best business opportunity was awarded to Wexford’s Lorcan O’Keeffe for his start-up Hands On Performance. Best business plan being awarded to Rachel Power from Waterford for Power Privacy. Vikash Kumar from Waterford was awarded most innovative idea for his start-up LiChargiFi. The entrepreneurs who took part in the 2022 New Frontiers programme have
Home Instead lobbies for Home Care Regulation
Most home care staff are lone workers, calling house to house, helping people who very often live by themselves. Lone working adds to health and safety risks, for both the home care worker and the service user. HIQA’s December 2021 Home Care Regulation Research Paper reported Canadian evidence showing 13.2% of home care clients were exposed to adverse events (such as a medication errors or falls), and that 33% of these were preventable. Adverse events were often due to the actions and decisions of service
WLR listeners and local candle maker capture the scent of Waterford
The Big Breakfast Blaa and Milis Candles have teamed up to create the ‘DÉISE’ candle WLR's breakfast show The Big Breakfast Blaa with Vinny and Aoibhin has helped to launch a new candle which promises to capture the scent of Waterford! Simply called 'DÉISE', the candle is the result of a months-long project and partnership with Milis - a Waterford based natural soy candle company founded by oncology nurse Fiona Young. "We think it's a first for Irish radio" says Vinny Aoibhin, hosts of The Big
DEMETER project conducts survey on the barriers and drivers to Smart Farming Technology adoption
Providing better information to manage on-farm activities is the biggest driver of Smart Farming Technology (SFT) adoption, according to a recent survey from Horizon 2020 project, DEMETER. The DEMETER project is a large-scale deployment of farmer-driven, interoperable, smart farming-IoT (Internet of Things) based platforms, delivered through a series of 20 pilots across 18 countries. Understanding the barriers and drivers to SFT is central to a positive outcome for the project which aims to demonstrate
Fast Track ICDL accreditation service
Access I.T. is a charitable status Social Enterprise that delivers a range of accredited information Technology (I.T) education and training programmes. Access I.T. is a first point of contact for local people who are both economically and socially disadvantaged and are generally far removed from mainstream services. We are community based and provide a safe point of contact for individuals in non-threatening surroundings. Access I.T. prides itself on delivering flexible and affordable I.T. training in a
FLI Global - sponsoring Irishman Pat Lawless in the Golden Globe Race 2022
FLI Global - sponsoring Irishman Pat Lawless in the Golden Globe Race 2022 – where 18 sailors will line up to sail solo and non stop around the world in 1968 boats with 1968 technology – departing France on 4th September 2022. Atlantic fisherman, furniture maker, and now the recently retired Pat Lawless is Ireland’s only entrant in the solo nonstop Golden Globe Race 2022. Just as in the first GGR in 1968, the current race is the most extreme test of seamanship, endurance, courage and mental resilience
Rooftop Solar Panels could soon be exempt from planning permission
Proposed planning exemptions for rooftop solar panels on homes and other non- domestic buildings such as farms have been published by Minster of state Peter Burke. The proposed revisions to the existing exemptions mean houses and suitable businesses regardless of location will soon be able to install rooftop solar panels without any planning permission requirements. The exemptions would include rooftops of homes, educational buildings, places of worship, health buildings, farms, and
The Iverk Show 2022
All roads will lead to Piltown, Co Kilkenny for the 196th year of the Iverk Show on Saturday the 27th August. The trade stand spaces are filling up quickly especially in the outdoor area. There are still some spaces available in the Food Market and Small Business marquees. The fashion show is always a huge draw. For many years the Iverk Show is well known as a great venue for meeting old and new customers and doing business. Again, this year there will be an ATM on site. We would like to thank everyone
Walton Institute provides digitalisation roadmap to Irish agri industry
On Monday 11 July Walton Institute proudly launched the AgriDISCRETE Digitalisation Roadmap in a special event attended by Martin Heydon, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with responsibility for Research & Development, Farm Safety and New Market Development. The roadmap is one of the key outputs of the two-year AgriDISCRETE project, outlining opportunities to increase digitalisation in the Irish agri-food supply chain, informing the further development of
Waterford Credit Union launch their new office in Tramore
Waterford Credit Union are delighted to officially launch our new office in Tramore on Saturday 16th July between 1.00 – 4.00pm. Since the merge between Waterford Credit Union and Tramore Credit Union at the end of 2019, we have been unable to celebrate both credit unions coming together due to Covid restrictions. We are excited to finally welcome the local community in Tramore and surrounding areas to join us for a day of celebration and fun. WLRfm will broadcast live on the day and we’ll also be
Home Instead Waterford urges care for older people in the summer
With the welcome rise in temperatures and the country optimistic for a good summer, advisory warnings for exposure to the sun and the effects of the heat are sure to follow. However, according to Home Instead Waterford, older people are at increased risk of heat related illness, especially if they live alone, have medical conditions or take certain medicines. In many cases being frail, not able to move as easily or having dementia can affect an older person’s ability to take adequate care of themselves in
3D Printing Services for Business – Prototyping and Training
3DWIT, an initiative of SEAM research centre, is an Enterprise Ireland supported company based in the Industrial Estate. It offers prototyping and manufacturing services in a variety of materials including plastics and metals. 3DWIT also facilitates a range of training programmes suitable for all industry audiences, from absolute beginners all the way to experienced engineers, designers, production technicians and business professionals. Please contact the Centre Manager, Carlos Pando, to discuss what
‘Re-Fashioning the Future’ with Smart Materials
Led by Walton Institute, Re-Fashioning the Future is a workshop series supported by Creative Ireland and Waterford City & County Council. A community of traditional textile craft practitioners with experts from Walton’s new Electronic Textiles (E-textiles) Lab are collaboratively exploring and investigating e-textiles with the Lilypad sewable range of electronic components, conductive fabrics, and conductive thread. Re-Fashioning the Future aims to engage traditional craft/textile makers in e-textiles
‘Irreplaceable’ Waterford Carer honoured for work in the local community
Home Instead has honoured Waterford woman Eleanor Fox for her work with the most vulnerable people in the community, by naming her as the 2022 Munster CAREGiver of the Year. The care company, which cares for in excess of 350 clients in Waterford, runs the annual carer recognition awards to reflect the incredible work that carers do right across the country, helping to keep older people safe and well in their own homes and communities. Eleanor, who has worked for Home Instead for 13 years, was
RelateCare creating 280 new jobs in Tralee expansion
Friday, 17 June, 2022: Irish healthcare communications consultancy and outsourcing organisation RelateCare is creating 280 jobs in its new facility in Tralee, it has been announced. This expansion is supported by Enterprise Ireland. The first 30 of the 280 new staff have just been hired and are working at the Tralee hub of RelateCare which is located on the campus of the Munster Technological University. Work to recruit 250 additional management executives, support-function staff and front-line
Planning permission granted for new facility at The Haven Hotel
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision by Waterford City and County Council and has granted permission for the underground function room and associated works. We are already planning to start building in September/October 2023, with a scheduled opening in late spring 2024, 60 years after Jean and the late John Kelly opened the doors. We cannot thank our thousands of supporters enough - without you; this wouldn't be happening. It is an excellent day for Dunmore
500 additional fleet vehicles sought for Government funded Greener HGV programme
ENERGY and telematics experts are reaching out to fleet companies nation-wide and encouraging them to get involved in the grant-aided Greener HGV programme designed to help them cut harmful emissions and save up to 10 per cent on soaring fuel bills. A 30% technology software and hardware grant is available to Irish fleet companies who sign up to the landmark Government-funded initiative. It aims to fit 1,000 fleet vehicles across Ireland with smart telematics. Further details on how to apply are
Mount Congreve awarded over €1m additional funding under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has announced €1,125,135 grant funding will be made available for the redevelopment and restoration of Mount Congreve Estate, in addition to €3,726,00 granted in 2019 under the Rural Regeneration & Development Fund (RRDF) and Project Ireland 2040. The additional funding has been welcomed by Waterford City and County Council. Michael Quinn, Director of Services for Economic Development, WCCC said the additional investment in Mount
Gala on the Greenway for Best of Waterford Awards 2022
The sun shone in Kilmacthomas on Thursday as the winners of WLR’s “Best of Waterford Awards 2022” were unveiled. Over the past six weeks, listeners across the city and county voted in their thousands on WLRFM.com, for their favourite local businesses, services and trades people across 13 categories. The shortlist was unveiled last week, and on June 9th, the overall category winners were announced at a ceremony in Coach House Coffee hosted by WLR’s Vinny Bradley and Mary O’Neill. The Best of
Waterford Hospice - Sunflower Days
If you missed our collection days, you can still support Waterford Hospice Sunflower Days by dedicating a sunflower in our Virtual Sunflower Remembrance Garden at www.togetherforhospice.ie/sunflowerdays throughout the month of June. Together for Hospice, The National Hospice Movement is the national fundraising body for 26 hospice and specialist palliative care providers nationwide and every euro raised locally, stays in locally.
Network Magazine - Issue 19
IN THIS ISSUE:Under the microscope - Professor Veronica Campbell, SETU's first PresidentSETU — a regional gamechangerSETU will establish the south east as the place of choice for talent and investmentCareer u-turn for brave TraceyWorking from Home and the Hybrid ChallengeSpring review with Waterford CouncilPTSB — Simple banking solutions for small businessesOfficeMaster takes on Promotive’s customer baseWaterford businesses committed to green agendaUrban Forest at Airport Business ParkFast fashion is no
Commercial Director appointed at Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford Treasures
Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford Treasures Museums are delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Dolan as its new Commercial Director. In this newly created position, Sara will play a pivotal role in delivering on the tourism attractions' growth agenda, ensuring the continued delivery of world-class visitor experiences while working alongside the attractions management teams to further elevate Waterford’s position on the domestic and global tourism map. Sara Dolan returns to her native
WDN InvincABLE Fitness Inclusion Award 2022
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3cea gains Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer status
The 3 Counties Energy Agency (3cea) is celebrating after gaining Engineers Ireland accreditation for its commitment to the continuous professional development (CPD) of its 23-strong staff which includes Engineers, Technicians, Marketing and Administrative employees. The 20 year-old Agency is now an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and part of an exclusive network of organisations that have demonstrated commitment to the professional development of their staff. The much-coveted best practice
Churchyard Sessions is back for 2022
Churchyard Sessions is back for 2022 and is bigger than ever before. Free very Friday and Saturday evening from 7p.m. until late starting on June 4th running until August 27th, the best regional and national Live Music Artists will perform at this free outdoor event. The Churchyard Sessions, building on the success of previous years is held in this unique setting in the shadow of the 15th century French Church on Baileys New Street in the heart of Waterford Cities Viking Triangle. National acts such as
Sun Life support the Solas Swim for Life
The Swim for Life is back for 2022. Join the Solas Cancer Support Centre and Swim, Dip or Splash this coming June Bank Holiday. Pick your beach, day & time and take on the challenge between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th June. With so many beautiful beaches in the Southeast, the challenge is which one to choose! This year Sun Life have come on board as event partner. The Solas Cancer Support Centre is extremely appreciative of their loyal support throughout the years. To sign up for the challenge, get
Suir Engineering & Solas - Orchards in the Community
The Men’s Support Group in the Solas Cancer Support Centre were delighted to be contacted by the team in Suir Engineering with the kind offer of fruits trees. The trees are part of a nationwide Host in Ireland project that aims to help protect bees and increase pollination and plans to plant in excess of 1,000 mixed fruit orchards all over Ireland. David Phelan, Business Development Director at Suir Engineering explains more – ‘We are proud to be a part of the #DCsForBees 1000 'Orchards In The
A new era for the south east of Ireland as South East Technological University opens its doors
Today (1 May) is a day of new beginnings for the south east of Ireland as the region’s first university officially comes into existence. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris officially signed the order under the Technological Universities Act 2018 to establish South East Technological University (SETU) on the first day of May. “This really is a red letter day for the south east. Now for the first time a university stands in the south east. This
WWETB Female Scholarship
Congratulations to Deirdre O’Byrne, St Pauls Community College, who successfully secured an Electrical Instrumentation apprenticeship with Ball Corporation, through Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board female scholarship initiative. Ball Corporation Waterford manufacture the ends of beverage cans (around 10 billion each year) to fit customer specifications. According to Darren Longworth, HR Manager at Ball Corporation. “Diversity and inclusion are of paramount importance to us in the plant.
Bus Éireann Apprentice Recruitment Programme 2022
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Bus Éireann’s Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme is now open with positions in Cavan, Cork, Drogheda, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Thurles, Tralee and Waterford garages. Applications can be made online here.Our recruitment process At Bus Éireann, you'll find our recruitment process friendly, easy to use and designed to ensure quality. We use a number of assessments to predict your suitability for an apprenticeship. This includes online and supervised assessments and an interview.
Portalis – exploring the earliest connection between Ireland and Wales
The €1.95 million project aims to raise awareness, protect shared cultural and natural heritage and support sustainable engagement, establishing two new experiential tourism and cultural cross-border networks. Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)’s School of Humanities leads a new transdisciplinary pilot project exploring the earliest connection between Ireland and Wales. Portalis maps the story of the first human journey between Ireland and Wales dating back to the Mesolithic period, in the context of
