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New partnership at Waterford’s largest legal firm

Nolan Farrell and Goff LLP Solicitors, founded in Waterford in 1914, is proud to announce its new partnership, the team who will drive the practice over the coming years. One of the largest provincial solicitors’ practices in Ireland, Nolan Farrell and Goff LLP, has evolved over the last couple of years, yet is still proud of its long-standing ties to the local Waterford community and the southeast region.   The new partnership, which includes managing partner, Graham Farrell and long-standing partner,

Sanofi scientists to occupy additional lab space at Kinetic Labs

Sanofi, the global healthcare company who employ 800 people at their biopharma and medical device site in Waterford, are teaming up with a locally-based innovation hub. Sanofi will use 100-sq metres of lab space at Kinetic Labs, an Irish government-supported not-for-profit that rents wet laboratory space to high potential start-ups and established indigenous and multinational companies. Opened two years ago, Kinetic Labs is the southeast of Ireland's principal laboratory rental location space, offering

Ukrainian theatre born in Kyiv bomb shelter comes to Waterford

Six displaced Ukrainian theatre artists will travel to Waterford next month for a week-long residency at the Theatre Royal that will coincide with the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of their country.   The residency will culminate in the Irish premiere of Hooligan Arts Community’s critically acclaimed theatre show ‘Bunker Cabaret’ – a piece of work that was born in the bomb shelters of Kyiv last year.  Hooligan, an independent professional theatre collective of multidisciplinary artists, was

WATERFORD-MUSIC PRESENTS: Michael McHale - ''The Romantic Piano'' 40th Birthday Tour

The Large Room, City Hall, Waterford 16th February 2023 7:30 pmtickets: €17/€15/€5 & Season Tickets (5 concerts for €50) available from Waterford-Music  Michael McHale - piano “This programme combines beloved works by some of the Romantic era’s greatest pianist-composers with stories of romance and heartbreak, from Romeo and Juliet to the Greek myth of Hero and Leander, from love song arrangements by Clara and Robert Schumann to more contemporary takes on love and loss. As I turn 40 this year, I

Inspiring line-up for International Women’s Day breakfast

Thanks to sponsors UPMC Whitfield, Waterford Chamber is joining with Waterford Local Enterprise Office and the Waterford News & Star for a networking breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th in the Viking Hotel Waterford. Following a delicious breakfast, four leading business ladies will take to the stage to share their stories, the ups and downs, the lessons learned. Waterford Chamber’s Lynda Lawton will host the panel discussion, which will feature Amy Brennan, new Site Lead at

New Library Life Podcast from Waterford Libraries

The new Library Life Podcast from Waterford Libraries will look at all the things Irish Libraries have to offer from free membership to activator poles, helping to meet the needs of our local community. Join Angela and Tracy once a month as they discuss a book recommendation from different genres and sections of the library which will also include selections from Borrowbox app. Each episode will include community information and interviews with Waterford Libraries partners, local customers, authors and

Online is key to Finders Keepers growth

Lisa Connolly and Luke Marsh are the founders and owners of Finders Keepers in Waterford City. While her background is in fashion and textile design, Lisa developed a love for retail when working abroad with her partner Luke, “I loved the experience of walking through the doors into someone's shop and seeing how they have imagined their space.”   Finders Keepers is based in Waterford City, offering unique gift & homeware products and ideas. “We signed the lease on an old butcher shop in September 2017 and

SEAM secures over €2m funding to help Irish industry address quality challenges

The South Eastern Applied Materials (SEAM) research centre at South East Technological University (SETU) has been awarded over €2m in funding through the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Infrastructure Fund to secure an exclusive high-power, high-resolution CT scanner, the first of its kind in Ireland, in a major boost to Irish industry.   The X-ray Microcomputed Tomography (XMT) scanner provides non-destructive 3D imaging of the interior of products and components. The enhanced x-ray power

Jam-packed three-day St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations back in 2023

Last year following a two-year hiatus which put paid to mass gatherings and celebrations throughout the world, Waterford City and County Council saw the long-awaited return of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, along with the successful inaugural St. Patrick’s Festival.   Waterford City and County Council’s Community Team and EveryEvent, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, are delighted to announce the return of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and the festival celebrations - three days of craic agus ceol, live

Fáilte Ireland Local Experts Programme

Fáilte Ireland Invites YOU to Join the Local Experts Programme to Help Grow Your Local Economy Fáilte Ireland’s Local Experts Programme returns this Spring. Fáilte Ireland invites you to join this network and help grow the local economy by attending one of our upcoming workshops. These interactive workshops cover what there is to see and do in Waterford. If you work in any aspect of Tourism - Accommodation, a Visitor Attraction or Activity, a Restaurant or Pub or as a volunteer on a tourism initiative in

Estate planning for private clients

Join EY Tax and Law on Friday, 3 February from 8.45am to 10.30am in Lyrath Estate Hotel for an event on estate planning for private clients. Andrea McNamara, a director in EY Law and Alison McHugh, Partner, Private Client Services will be joined on a panel chaired by Aisling Funchion, a senior manager in EY’s Private Client Services team. They will discuss topical areas for private clients and their families in the context of estate and succession planning, with a particular focus on asset protection and

The Jersey Boys – The Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Join us on Saturday 18th March 2023 for a night that’s not to be missed! We welcome The Jersey Boys with special guest “The Bootleg Beach Boys”. Enjoy the hits of Frankie Vallie & Four Seasons from The Tower Hotel. Make a night of it and enjoy a two-course evening meal along with the show for €55 per person. You can also buy show only tickets for €25 per person. For guests dining pre show doors open at 7:30pm. Guests joining for the concert only doors open at 9:30pm. The show will begin at 10pm.Tickets

Will Property Crash or Fly in 2023?

Leading economist Jim Power will share his thoughts on and predictions for the Irish property market at the forthcoming Liberty Blue Estate Agents Waterford Property Watch Live event.  In the face of deep uncertainty in the global market and many conflicting narratives, Jim Power, Waterford native and renowned economic analyst, will take attendees through how the property market may be affected this year and what they may be able to do to protect themselves or to leverage the situation.Wednesday 1st

Family Fun on Opening Night

While the doors are closed to the public, the team at The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East is working behind the scenes to plan an exciting season for 2023. To kick off the new season, they are hosting a family table quiz fundraiser for the 2nd Port Waterford Venture Scouts on their opening night, Friday, the 17th of February, from 7 pm.  There are many prizes to be won in the quiz and raffle on the night, and all ages are welcome. Tables can be pre-booked

Waterford Volunteer Centre Upcoming Events

Volunteer Leader Coffee & Chat Our first volunteer leaders networking event for 2023 will take place on Wednesday, February 8th from 11am - 12pm at the volunteer centre. This informal session is an opportunity to meet with your peers and chat about all things volunteering. If this is your first time attending one, it could be an opportunity to learn more about how we can support your volunteering programme. Please let me know by email if you can attend.Fundamentals of Volunteer Engagement (Online

Argos closure a blow says Chamber, but retail future bright

Waterford Chamber says it is hugely disappointed to hear of the closure of Argos, but remains optimistic that the future of retail is Waterford is looking bright. Following the announcement that Argos is to close all its Irish-based stores in the coming weeks, including the unit on Georges Street, Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber said, “While this is a blow to the city centre, we must now put our efforts into securing a new long-term tenant for what is a prime location. “We understand that retailers

Home Instead calling on those who have the instinct to help to become professional CAREGivers

Home Instead, Ireland’s largest private home care provider, is calling on people who have ‘the instinct to help’ to join their team of CAREGivers in Co. Waterford.  January is often a time when many of us take stock and think about a change in career or lifestyle – often considering how we can do a job we love and lead a life of purpose. Professional caregiving is one such career that marries both career ambition and purpose.   The Home Instead CAREGiver role requires CAREGivers to provide home care

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Chamber and LEO team up for Getting to Know You Podcast

Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Waterford Local Enterprise Office, is launching a new podcast, Getting to Know You, which will feature interviews with local business people and debates around topical issues pertaining to business. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, “Waterford Chamber is excited to present this new offering for 2023 and with two podcasts a month being released, I’m looking forward to hearing from Waterford people from all walks of life, be it their personal stories,

Five Waterford schools share €25k from Sanofi fundraiser

Services for children with autism at five local primary schools have received a New Year boost thanks to a major fundraising event staged by a team from Sanofi, the global healthcare company who employ 800 people at their biopharma and medical device site in the city. Sanofi On Stage saw 12 acts drawn from across Sanofi’s Waterford site team perform on stage at the Tower Hotel in front of hundreds of their colleagues, family and friends. With the company’s support, the show raised €25,000 which will be

SETU researchers want to hear the experiences of people living with Dry Eye Disease

If you have dry, red, gritty, or sore eyes, researchers at South East Technological University (SETU) would like to hear from you. The OcuHealth project currently underway at South East Technological University (SETU) is working to develop new technologies for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease. Dry Eye Disease is a chronic disease that affects more than 350 million people globally and is one of the most common reasons that patients visit eye-care providers. Known as the ‘vicious cycle of dry eye disease,’

Solas Cancer Support Centre looks to the future with first strategic plan

The Solas Cancer Support Centre has set out its plans for the next five years as demand for the organisation’s services continues to grow. The Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027 has been approved by the Board of Trustees and includes goals to increase the number and diversity of clients during that time. The charity provides a broad range of free support services to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in Waterford and the surrounding areas. It has a purpose built centre in Waterford City and in

Waterford Credit Union is investing €5,000 into our community in 2023!

Calling all clubs, groups and charitable organisations! Waterford Credit Union have set up a community fund for clubs, groups and charitable organisations in our common bond looking for a helping hand. Waterford Credit Union will be proudly investing €5,000 into our community in support of these local organisations. Waterford Credit Union is proud to be a community-based organisation. We are consistently aspiring to meet the needs and expectations of our members who live, work and study in our local

EAP Institute Online Learning Programme 2023

Cert in the Management of Occupational Stress and Wellbeing

For more on the programme and where to apply: https://www.wit.ie/courses/certificate-in-management-of-occupational-stress-and-well-being

Musgrave MarketPlace Business Essentials January 2023

We are giving your staff the chance to avail of our great value and shop in Musgrave Marketplace. Click here to download the staff pass.

Waterford Chamber to host South East Jobs and Skills Fair

Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Waterford City and County Council, are hosting the South East Jobs and Skills Fair on Saturday, March 4th in City Hall Waterford from 9am to 4pm.   The event is free to attend and will feature pop-up stands with employers from across the region who currently have live roles and are actively recruiting.   According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, “The idea for this is based on direct feedback from our members who wanted to see such an event happening.

Neuro Alignment Course

Beginning on Monday, 23rd of January, Neuro Alignment is an 8 week transformational journey supporting people with Parkinson's emotionally, physically & spiritually through proven integrative therapies & techniques to help overcome the emotional and physical effects of Parkinson’s. This course includes both 1 on 1 calls with International Parkinson's Coach, Irene Treacy, as well as weekly calls with a small group of up to 8 people. Working together as a group shares different perspectives to achieve a

Shortlist announced for Waterford Business Awards 2022

A host of Waterford’s top businesses have been shortlisted for the ninth annual Waterford Business Awards. Organisers Waterford Chamber have joined forces again with partners WLR and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber for the gala awards ceremony which will take place in Faithlegg on Friday, February 24th. Speaking about the awards, Waterford Chamber President Paul Nolan said, “The past number of years have been unprecedented and tough on our business community, so the awards will give us the opportunity

Big plans for Dunmore East!

The staff at The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East are taking a short break ahead of their 2023 season. However, while the doors are closed to the public until Friday, 17th February, there’s LOTS of work and planning going on behind the scenes! Preliminary works for the new building have begun, and planning for an enviable lineup of live music and events is underway, with more announcements soon. Tickets for some of the exciting gigs they already have planned for Spring/Summer 2023 are on sale now at

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North Celtic Sea Newsletter

 Inside is all the latest news and information on the North Celtic Sea project including:Energia reaches key milestone as seabed surveys are successfully completedFormer Councillor Jodie Neary appointed as Offshore Stakeholder and Engagement ManagerMonthly information clinics in Co. Waterford – come and meet the project teamEnergia supporting local communitiesClick here to read the Newsletter North Celtic Sea is a renewable energy development by Energia proposed to be located off the southeast coast. This

Waterford once again ranked as Ireland’s Cleanest City

Once again Waterford has emerged as Ireland’s Cleanest City in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti-Litter League. The city ranked 12th out of 40 cities and towns and was classed as Clean to European Norms.   The report cited that Waterford City performed strongly once again and went on to add, ‘What is so encouraging is that a previously highlighted site has since been addressed – the Miscellaneous site (diagonally opposite train station) at the Bridge…this time around it was a much-improved

Elvis is back in the building

Elvis is back! Saturday 14th January 2023! The perfect gift to enjoy with friends or family Preshow dinner in Hobson's Restaurant is also available at €30 per person for a 3-course evening meal. This must be booked in advance.To purchase tickets, call 051-862300 or email events@thw.ie

Irish quantum technology experts future proofing EU communications infrastructure

Technology specialists in six universities are pooling their expertise and resources to add an extra security layer to our communications infrastructure and the data it transmits. This will ensure it is secure and future-proofed against the rising threat of cyber-attacks similar to the HSE hack that crippled our public health service in May of last year at an estimated cost of €80M.   Waterford’s Walton Institute, in South East Technological University (SETU), is the lead partner in IrelandQCI, the €10

Theatre Royal springs into 2023 with jam-packed programme

A jam-packed programme of events and initiatives has been unveiled at Theatre Royal for 2023 which will bring the highest calibre of local, national and international entertainment to Waterford audiences.     Some of the highlights planned include a return of the Shakespeare Review for Leaving Cert students, directed by Jamie Beamish; working with new Waterford-based theatre collective Shakespeare Squared on an outdoor promenade production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in the Viking Triangle; continued

Keeping your older family members safe this Christmas

The Christmas period gives us the opportunity to spend more time with our family and friends.  Home Instead Waterford is advising us all to keep an eye out for tell tale signs that our older relatives may need more help over the holiday season.   Steven Tubbritt, General Manager at Home Instead Waterford said “Over the holiday season we tend to spend more time with our parents, grandparents or older relatives. They might be concerned with all the news stories about the energy crisis, so it is a good

LEO Waterford hosts networking event for clients at Mount Congreve

The Local Enterprise Office Waterford held a networking event for its clients recently at Mount Congreve Garden on Thursday December 15th. The purpose of the event was to celebrate grant recipients in 2022.   One of the many business services the Local Enterprise Office makes available is the allocation of Priming Grants, a business start-up grant available to micro-enterprises within the first 18 months of start-up. Expenditure is considered for capital items, salary costs, general overhead costs and

Secret behind Santa’s Reindeers’ magic powers discovered by Waterford scientists and Santa’s elves

Since the very first Christmas on 25 December AD 336, boys and girls have left carrots out for Rudolph on Christmas Eve and until now, nobody knew why carrots are so important for reindeer on Christmas Eve. Over the last number of years, scientists from the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI) at South East Technological University (SETU) have been working day and night with Santa Claus and his elves to uncover the magic ingredient in carrots which helps the reindeer to see and to remember where all

Mount Congreve Gardens Membership

Reward and recognise your team with the perfect gift this Christmas - a Membership for Mount Congreve Gardens! This Irish green gift from Mount Congreve Gardens is the gift that keeps on giving. Benefits include: FREE OF CHARGE ACCESS to one of the 'Great Gardens of the World' during normal opening hoursPRIORITY BOOKING for special eventsDISCOUNTS  10% off purchases in the Secret Garden shop10% off food and beverage in the Stables Café (excluding alcohol)15% off for group and party bookings - t&c's

Waterford Schools clean-up for Litter Challenge

As Waterford schools gathered for a Mayoral Reception earlier this week, it was Blackwater Community School that emerged as the overall winner of the Schools Litter Challenge and received €1,500.   The Schools Litter Challenge, sponsored by Tom Murphy Volkswagen, in association with Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Chamber saw fifteen schools from across the city and county partake in the challenge, which is now in its second year.   The competition which started in October encouraged

Amy Brennan announced as Site Head at Waterford

Amy Brennan, an experienced biopharma leader who has been with the company for 20 years, has been appointed as Site Head at Sanofi Waterford.  Amy succeeds Dr Johannes Schweppenhäuser who has moved to a new role within Sanofi after leading the Waterford site from May 2019.Amy Brennan Site Head, Waterford “It is a huge honour to be appointed as the sixth Site Head at Waterford since the site was established in 2001. I look forward to leading an amazing team through the next phase of the site’s journey and

Walton Institute welcomes Liam Fitzgerald to the team

Walton Institute in South East Technological University (SETU) is delighted to welcome Liam Fitzgerald to the team as TSSG Technology Gateway Manager.  Funded by Enterprise Ireland, the Technology Gateway is the commercial interface of Walton Institute and supports start-ups, micro-SME’s, and scaling SME’s in direct industry projects. In his new role, Liam will help innovative Irish businesses access the great talent, state of the art infrastructure, and ICT research & development solutions available at

Tom Murphy and St. Dominic Credit Union Team Up

Tom Murphy emco and St. Dominic Credit Union have teamed up to bring your sustainable transport options one step closer. Now available under the new Green Loan scheme provided by St. Dominic Credit Union are the all-electric emco Nova and Novi e-scooters. With its beautifully curved shapes, the NOVA revives the swinging sixties. While the NOVI with its Classic Styling is easy to operate, easy to drive thanks to the larger tyres.  These German manufactured vehicles are 100% all-electric have a top speed of

New Volkswagen iD.Buzz at Tom Murphy Car Sales

The all new all electric Volkswagen iD.Buzz has arrived and is available to view in our showroom on the Cork Road.  Whether in the city or across country, for the whole family or a weekend trip with friends, the ID. Buzz makes sustainable mobility comfortable and practical. The expressive design of the ID. Buzz combines modern aesthetics with innovative technology.Call Dave on 051 301222 for more details. And see why the iD.Buzz was voted Irish Car of the Year 2023, Irish MPV of the Year 2023 and Irish Van

Smovey Health win Fitness Product of the Year award

Smovey Health has won another award, Fitness Product of the Year - Republic of Ireland from Corporate LiveWire.  Companies were nominated based on factors such as service, innovation, experience, sustainability and other key criteria. Smovey Health is a multi-award winning innovative, vibrational therapy tool that creates health & wellness by increasing circulation and reducing inflammation throughout the body. The tool is recommended by World Renowned Doctors such as Peter Levine PhD, Dr. Zach Bush,

Waterford City and County Council recognised at Chambers Ireland Awards

Waterford City and County Council’s ‘Learn to Cycle Track’ in Dungarvan was announced as winner of the Health and Wellbeing category at the recent Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards.   The Health and Wellbeing category recognises best in class efforts by a Local Authority to promote the health and wellbeing of its community, with initiatives such as active transport infrastructure, outdoor recreational areas, or development of facilities that enable and promote physical

Waterford City and County Council launches innovative Bring Banks sensors project

Waterford City and County Council's Environment Department has this week launched an innovative Bring Banks sensors project, aimed at tackling litter build up around bring banks that may be full. Sensors to monitor the levels of glass within bring banks have been installed at 70 locations around the city and county. Information from the sensors, available via a smartphone map on the Council's website, will allow members of the public to check capacity of the different types of glass and avoid a wasted

Mount William Residents Association among winners at PPN Awards

At a glittering ceremony in Dungarvan’s Park Hotel on Thursday, November 24th, Mount William Residents Association was announced as the winner of the PPN (Public Participation Network) Spik and Span / Best Kept Residential Area.   The Waterford PPN Community and Voluntary Awards recognise and celebrate the commitment and vibrancy of the community and voluntary sector and the value of the contributions made by community groups.   Spik & Span / Best Kept Residential award recognises housing estates,

€150,000 Arts Council award for new Waterford theatre collective

A new Waterford theatre collective has been awarded almost €150,000 in Arts Council funding to stage an outdoor production of Shakespeare’s funniest comedy, ‘Twelfth Night’, next year.    ‘Shakespeare Squared’, which is comprised of local theatre professionals Joe Meagher, Eimear Cheasty and Deirdre Dwyer, received the maximum funding possible under the Arts Council’s Theatre Project Awards 2023 to support their musical promenade production, which will wind its way through the streets of the city’s Viking

SETU becomes first Irish university to launch Caring Employers Programme

South East Technological University (SETU) is the first Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Ireland to launch the Caring Employers Programme in collaboration with Family Carers Ireland (FCI). This multi-campus programme is open to all SETU employees and aims to provide a suite of practical supports and services for those balancing care in the home with work commitments.  Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 500,000+ family carers across the country who care for loved ones such

Minister Humphreys announces €640,000 Outdoor Recreation Funding Boost for Waterford

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, recently launched Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, an ambitious and transformational National Outdoor Recreation Strategy.   Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors was developed in partnership with Comhairle na Tuaithe and is a collaborative cross-government strategy that reflects the views of stakeholders and the public.  The new strategy will set the stage to strengthen and support the sustainable development of the outdoor recreation sector in

BAM appointed as contractor for North Quays project

Waterford City and County Council has awarded the contract for the construction of the North Quays Infrastructure project to BAM.   Today (November 28th) Waterford City and County Council and BAM entered into contract for the construction of the new integrated transport hub and sustainable transport bridge as well as enhanced multi-modal access infrastructure.   Earlier this month the Government approved €170.6m investment to facilitate access to the North Quays Strategic Development Zone.   The

Local Enterprise Office encourages Waterford to shop local online this Christmas

Your Waterford, a website showcasing Waterford’s best products and services.   For years the Local Enterprise Office Waterford has encouraged Waterford shoppers to support local business in the run up to Christmas. It aims to put the spotlight on the vast array of retail and gift options within our county. From artists to designers, food producers to craft makers and everything in between, that makes Waterford the first and last stop for Christmas shopping.     Last summer it launched ‘Your Waterford’,

Construction begins on new €7m Ferrybank Pump Station at former Dunlop site

Waterford City and County Council and Irish Water have commenced construction on a new pump station in Ferrybank to improve the overall wastewater infrastructure. The project represents a further step in the continued delivery of improvements to the wastewater network in Ferrybank.   Funded by Irish Water, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), NTA and Waterford City and County Council, the project will see the upgraded station replace

Sinn Fein promises business community an open mind in terms of commerce

“An open mind and a willing ear” is what Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of the Sinn Fein party, promised delegates from Waterford Chamber and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber at a private meeting in the Tower Hotel during her visit to Waterford. Very much spreading the message of collaboration, Deputy McDonald went on to say, “You are the experts in your field and it would be arrogant and stupid of us not to listen and collaborate.” Thanking Deputy McDonald and Deputy Cullinane for the invitation to meet

Empowering Youth to be Future Leaders & Problem Solvers

Two ERASMUS+ projects managed by the Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE), at South East Technological University (SETU), are working with leading experts from Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Romania, and The Netherlands to develop programmes and academic techniques and tools to equip people with the ability to address Grand Societal Challenges (GSC). Being aware of environmental and societal engagement and inclusion issues, and how the actions of

Irish Water encourages Waterford businesses to become Water Stewards

Recent water audit at two Waterford businesses shows financial, energy and water savings can be made   Wednesday, 23 November 2022: Irish Water, Central Solutions and WLR recently teamed up as part of Science Week to highlight and discuss the importance of water conservation. Steve Brown from Central Solutions was joined by WLR’s Damien Tiernan to conduct a water audit at two very different businesses in Waterford, and the results are in!   Speaking about the water audit, Steve Brown from Central

Mulligans Pharmacy Group officially opens brand new store at Kilbarry

Today (November 18th) the family-run Mulligans Pharmacy Group opens 2 new stores in Waterford City and adds 20 new jobs to their existing team of 260.   A brand new 2,000 square foot pharmacy and a 30 seater café open in Ferrybank in the north of Waterford City opens in the coming week and on the South of the City at Kilbarry on the Tramore Road a new 4,000 square foot flagship Mulligans Pharmacy and Lifestyle store has now opened.   The move sees the company expand by 20 % within the last year as the

Shop Local this Christmas with Waterford Credit Union's Member Reward Card

At Waterford Credit Union we are encouraging members to spend local this Christmas and support local businesses where possible. With this in mind, we are proud to have launched our free Member Reward Card which gives members exclusive offers and discounts in over 30 local businesses.https://waterfordcu.ie/services/member-services/member-reward-card/

Kelly & Dollard to double store size and rebrand as Electrocity Waterford

As part of a €1 million investment which has seen the business double its footprint at the Kingsmeadow Retail Park, Kelly & Dollard is rebranding as Electrocity Waterford. Electrocity Waterford Managing Director Bill Hackett said the project “had been in the planning since before Covid. But when that kicked off, it obviously put everything on hold for us. But now that we’re out the other side of that, we were in a position to get working on this development, and we’re in the closing stages of the work now,

SETU and WWETB partner in creating a Certificate in Manufacturing and Design Engineering programme

Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne TD recently visited Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board’s (WWETB) FabLab in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford to congratulate the first cohort of successful students who completed the Certificate in Manufacturing and Design Engineering programme. Members of South East Technological University’s (SETU) Faculty of Engineering and representatives from a number of well-known engineering companies in the south east were also in

Network Magazine - Issue 21

IN THIS ISSUE:President Paul Nolan optimistic for the futureUS Ambassador hails Irish generosity and global ambitionSETU: The Gateway to SuccessSuccessful End of Year for Waterford City & County CouncilUncertain Economic Times5 steps to reducing energy costs this winterEngineering the South EastBite-Size NewsWaterford’s Blue Plaque TrailThe wonder of WintervalChristmas delights...with Jenny FlynnPlus much more!READ HERE: https://issuu.com/waterfordchamber/docs/network_-_issue_21

Eurochambres publish 30th Annual Economic Survey

Business confidence for 2023 is even lower than the Great Financial Crisis, and the Covid-19 pandemic according to the 30th annual Eurochambres Economic Survey. Concerns about affordable access to energy and raw materials, skills shortages and labour costs are among the key challenges that shape the findings, based on responses from over 42,000 companies in 25 European countries. The results of the survey are a consequence driven by the supply chain impact of Covid-19, Russia’s war on Ukraine, and energy

Geo-tagged photo AgriSnap app developed in Ireland helping smooth CAP payments

Technology experts at one of Ireland’s leading research and ICT Institutes have partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Teagasc and farmers to develop a geo-tagged photo app that is taking much of the stress and pain out of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) grant payments queries for farm families not just in Ireland but also now in Greece, Estonia and Austria.   AgriSnap, co-designed with key stakeholders, including farmers, agri advisors and departmental staff, was

60 Years of The Tower Hotel & 6 Years proudly A Neville Hotel

The Tower Hotel celebrated 60 years in business this year while also commemorating 6 years as part of Neville Hotels. The Tower Hotel was acquired in November 2016 by The Neville Hotel Group, a family owned and managed company, based in Co. Wexford and with properties in Dublin, Kilkenny and Wicklow From the outset, Neville Hotels could see the great potential in The Tower Hotel and with this in mind, since early 2018 the hotel received a landmark investment that has enabled them to complete and upgrade

New Trustees at Solas Cancer Support Centre

Charity Trustees’ Week is an ideal opportunity to thank charity trustees across Ireland for the important and tireless work that they carry out throughout the year in the governance and leadership of Ireland’s charities.  This week the Solas Cancer Support Centre is marking Charity Trustees’ Week by announcing two new trustees who have recently joined the board: Jamie Hallahan, Pharmacist with Hallahan’s Family Pharmacy, Dungarvan and Paddy McMahon, a retired HR professional who has personal experience of

Cansme Offers Discounted Energy Audit for Irish SMEs

SMEs can apply for a discounted energy audit with a voucher of up to €1000 through the CAN SME programme. The Climate Active Neighbourhoods project (CAN) focuses on underprivileged neighbourhoods that require renovation in municipalities and regions of varying sizes throughout northwest Europe. To build relevant capacity in these participating local authorities, neighbourhood approaches and synergies based on new governance models will be introduced. CAN SME will build on the efforts of CAN to begin

Waterford City's history brought to life by the new digital story trail

A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone.   Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in partnership with Imvizar, have launched a new digital walking trail featuring augmented reality (AR). This fantastic trail has been funded by Fáilte Ireland under the Destination Town’s Initiative. The Waterford Digital Story Trail explores the history, culture, and heritage of 15 different locations in the heart of

Beans Is How!

Harcourt Developments announced as North Quays SDZ Developer

The Government has today given approval for €170.6m of investment in the Waterford North Quays Infrastructure Project.   Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary said, “This investment represents another significant step in bringing the development of the North Quays to reality and delivering a strategic economic and social catalyst for Waterford and the region.   “The North Quays will not only be a game changer for Waterford’s future economic development, but the benefits will also

Waterford Council welcomes today’s Government approval of €170.6m investment in North Quays Project

€100.6m in Urban Regeneration and Development Fund investment and €70m in National Transport Authority funding to open up access to Strategic Development Zone The Government has today given approval for €170.6m of investment in the Waterford North Quays Infrastructure Project. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary said, “This investment represents another significant step in bringing the development of the North Quays to reality and delivering a strategic economic and social catalyst for

Moving forward with optimism and hope

Gerald Hurley, CEO of Waterford Chamber, has said the impact of the funding announced today for the North Quays is a step closer to achieving the ambitions for Waterford and the wider region laid out in the National Planning Framework and will have an immediate effect in terms of job creation. Commenting on the announcement of €170.6m of investment in the Waterford North Quays Infrastructure Project, Gerald said: “The development of the North Quays, providing residential, retail and commercial units, will

New Art Gallery on The Copper Coast

The Art Hand is run by artist duo Sean and Miranda Corcoran. They opened their doors just over 10 years ago as primarily an art school. Down through the years they’ve run all kinds of workshops and events at their premises and for organisations and schools around the country. They have recently converted their art school to an art gallery.   As full-time artists the new gallery will allow Sean and Miranda to focus on creating and displaying their own art. Miranda paints directly onto the surface of glass.

Chamber Dinner focuses on growing links between Waterford and the US

Building a brighter future was the resounding message at the Waterford Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday night last in the Tower Hotel. United States Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin, took to the podium in front of business leaders at the black tie event which was sponsored by RelateCare. “Tonight, we are here in Ireland’s oldest city to celebrate the region’s business community - a region that is globally renowned for its creativity and innovation.  Your companies, both large and small, play a critical

ncco.ie won the best business-to-business website at the Waterford Digital Awards

The Awards aim to recognise and reward SMEs based in County Waterford who have developed their ecommerce and digital platforms as part of their product offering. The Awards are open to all businesses with less than 10 full time employees based in County Waterford.   Natalie of at ncco - NC Consulting & Co would like to extend a big thank you to Nicola (Nicky) Devereux for all the work she does at ncco and for building the website. Another huge thank you goes to the John Rooney for the stunning design

Waterford textile makers embrace technology creating new opportunities in the south east

The ‘Re-Fashioning the Future’ project, led by Walton Institute in South East Technological University (SETU) came to a close in Central Library this week.  Supported by Waterford City and County Council and Creative Ireland Waterford, Re-fashioning the Future brought together a community of traditional textile craft practitioners with experts from Walton Institute’s Electronic Textiles (eTextiles) and Smart Materials Living Lab. The workshop series saw these two juxtaposed industries come together by

Graduates make history this week as the first conferring ceremonies take place at SETU

November 2022 will hold a special place in the memory of more than 2,300 graduates of South East Technological University (SETU) who have the honour of being the first graduates to be conferred with awards from the south east’s first university. The first of our conferring ceremonies takes place across the University’s Waterford and Carlow campuses this week with graduates being conferred with awards in a range of disciplines, from technology, business and engineering to the arts, humanities and science.

Volunteer Reward Card Scheme

Waterford Volunteer Centre would like to introduce a reward card scheme for those actively volunteering in County Waterford. This will see those in receipt of the card able to avail of a discount ranging from 5% - 10% off services, memberships etc. We would like to involve a variety of businesses and services from across the County. We are asking for a commitment of 2 years from the time of launch, which we estimate to be December 2022, and in return, we will post about your business being involved in

Bus Service to Dunmore East

From Tuesday, 1st November, Dunmore East will not only have bus services running between Waterford and Dunmore East, it will also be possible to travel to and from Dunmore East to Tramore, Passage East, Kilmeaden and Portlaw SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! We thought you'd like this simplified timetable to save to your phone, and share with your friends. No excuse not to visit our beautiful village (or to drop into us for something to eat or a drink!) www.thehavenhotel.com

Coffeehouse Lane wins inaugural Waterford Digital Awards

Waterford Local Enterprise Office, together with Waterford City and County Council are pleased to announce Coffeehouse Lane as their first Waterford Digital Awards Overall Winner.   The ceremony, which took place at Dooley’s Hotel on Friday 28th October, aimed to recognise and reward SMEs based in County Waterford who have developed their ecommerce and digital platforms as part of their product offering.   Coffeehouse Lane, the overall winner, is an Artisan Coffee roaster and producer with strong

Sláintecare Healthy Communities launched in Waterford

On Friday October 28th, Waterford City and County Council along with the HSE launched Sláintecare Healthy Communities in Waterford.   The launch took place in Cill Barra Community Sports Centre where it was attended by Deputy Metropolitan Mayor Cllr Lola O’Sullivan, Minister of State at the Department of Health for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD and representatives from Brill Family Resource Centre, St. Brigid’s Family Resource Centre and Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre.  Members of

Works commence on new City Centre Community and Cultural hub

Waterford City and County Council has commenced works on the creation of a new community and cultural hub in the heart of Waterford Cultural Quarter.    With funding of €651,654 awarded through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), the repurposing of 16-18 Barker Place on O’Connell Street, will result in a creative multi-purpose venue for community and educational use.    It is expected that the development will vastly contribute to the overall vibrancy of the city and its Cultural

SETU sets ambition to build a leading European university

24 October 2022: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD was joined today by staff, students and stakeholders to officially launch South East Technological University (SETU).  Speaking at the ceremony which was live streamed across the University’s campuses, online and on SETU’s social media channels, Minister Harris said, “I’m delighted to be here today to officially open South East Technological University. “This is a University designed by staff,

Waterford Chamber tackles An Tanáiste on critical issues

“I never thought the housing crisis would get this bad”, admitted An Tanaiste Leo Varadker at a meeting with Waterford Chamber on Friday morning last in Grow HQ. Following addresses by a number of Chamber members, the Tanaiste took to the podium to respond on critical topics such as housing, the energy crisis, SETU and family supports for children with disabilities. Opening the meeting, Paul Nolan, Waterford Chamber President said that Waterford and the South East were progressing well at present in terms

National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022 – An inspiring success

National Women's Enterprise Day was held in Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Club on Thursday October 13th, and all agree it was a wonderful day and night of networking, fabulous food and engaging discussion. Helping the Local Enterprise Office celebrate National Women's Enterprise Day was an exciting panel of successful female entrepreneurs. Those who attended heard from Kamila Bystrzonowska, owner of award winning restaurant Momo, Margaret Julian, Director of GDPR Audits and President of Network Ireland

Shortlists announced for the Waterford Digital Awards 2022

Waterford Digital Awards hosted by the Local Enterprise Office Waterford will take place at Dooleys Hotel on 28th October.   The awards aim to recognise and reward SMEs based in County Waterford who have developed their ecommerce and digital platforms as part of their product offering. The shortlists for each prestigious category have been revealed with a great spread of industries and locations from all across the county. An independent judging panel consisting of Julie Smyth, Novartis, Eoin O’Mahoney,

WLR crowned Local Station of the Year for four years in a row

WLR FM has been honoured with the Local Station of the Year award at the 2022 IMRO National Radio Awards - the fourth time in succession the station has won the coveted prize.   Champagne corks were popping on Friday evening as the news filtered through of the huge achievement for WLR FM, judged top of local stations across 32 counties.   Presented by Dermot Whelan, the IMRO Radio Awards ceremony took place in Kilkenny where many of Ireland's well known radio presenters, producers, programme staff

The ultimate playground at Toys4Engineers

From electric mopeds to VR headsets and 3D printers, SETU Arena was the ultimate playground for engineers and tech lovers during the Toys4Engineers Expo recently. Over 80 companies from across Ireland showcased their technologies and innovations at the event which was organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Engineering the South East and sponsored by Energia. Speaking after the event, Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber said: “Early feedback suggests this was the best Toys4Engineers Expo yet

Live-in Care, continuity, security and peace of mind

Given the option, the majority of Ireland’s ageing adults would prefer to live in their own homes and remain in their local communities instead of nursing homes or assisted living facilities. However, many older people need some level of care and assistance with various activities in their daily lives.   The Home Instead Live-In Care Plans help them to remain at home safely and securely, bringing peace of mind to both clients and their families. All Care Plans are flexible and built upon a

Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022

The South East Technological University (SETU) Research Excellence Awards took place Friday 14 October 2022 with a public ceremony at the Cork Road campus, Waterford. The annual awards recognise the outstanding contributions of SETU academic and research staff to high quality, innovative research that enhances the reputation of the Institution both locally and internationally. Awardees were nominated by their colleagues and peers across a number of categories: Early Career Researcher, Established

emco e-Scooters at Tom Murphy Cars Sales

Tom Murphy Cars Sales are proud to announce we have joined forces with emco e-Scooters and are now the sole agents for these amazing German built 100% All-Electric e-scooters in Ireland. These e-scooters come in two models, a Retro style called the Nova, and a Classic style called the NOVI. And we were delighted to show these new scooters off at this year’s Toys4 Engineers show in the SETU Arena, and the response we received was amazing. These vehicles are in the AM license category.

Waterford Business Awards open for entry

Entries are being accepted for the 2022 Waterford Business Awards from October 1st. The awards are designed to recognize excellence in business across Waterford City & County and are organised by Waterford Chamber, in collaboration with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, with support from Waterford City & County Council and WLR.  Launching the awards, Waterford Chamber President, Paul Nolan said, “We are now entering year nine of the Waterford Business Awards and what better a time to share some

Portalis to host public cultural tourism workshops

Portalis, an EU funded transdisciplinary project that explores the first connection between Ireland and Wales dating back to the Mesolithic period, is inviting members of the public to attend a series of workshops taking place in six unique coastal communities in Ireland and Wales. The cross-border local engagement events will look to introduce the Portalis project and explore how elements of the project can be used to develop cultural tourism in the coastal communities and their surrounding areas.  The

New beginnings for future business leaders

Over 50 future leaders began their journey on the Waterford Chamber Regional Leaders Programme this week at an interactive open session facilitated by Shane O’Sullivan of Inspiring Excellence at Faithlegg. During the event, renowned hurler and business coach Shane set the scene for the new group of recruits on how to become better leaders in both the work environment and in their personal lives, by speaking passionately on mindset, determination and belief. The participants were joined by a number of the

Chambers Ireland urges Government to ensure that Budget 2023 is flexible

Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, today (27th September 2022) warns that Budget 2023 must be flexible. Government needs to be able to respond quickly, and where needed, to the impact of the escalating energy and inflation crisis. While the immediate effects of energy costs are significant, the knock-on effect will raise challenges. Where large employers move to shorter working weeks, we are likely to see a large impact on disposable income, something that is particularly likely

Dawn Meats Paul Nolan takes over as President of Waterford Chamber

Dawn Meats' Paul Nolan was elected President of Waterford Chamber at the 235th AGM, which took place online today (Tuesday, September 27th). Mr Nolan has been involved with Waterford Chamber for a number of years, previously serving as President in 2017. Addressing Waterford Chamber members, Mr Nolan said: “It is a great honour for me to be nominated  by the board and endorsed by the members to serve as Chamber President once again. “Whilst l am in no doubt about the tough economic challenges businesses

Higher investment in Irish economy welcomed, but delivery is critical

Budget 2023 represents a huge response to the crisis from the government, however whether the increases are focused enough to ensure delivery remains an open question. In the context of a budget that is focused on cost-of-living struggles Chambers Ireland welcomes the business focused elements and the enormous investment in the economy this represents. The principal concerns of the Chambers Ireland network as we approached #Budget2023 were Energy, Housing, and Talent.EnergyPolicies like the Temporary

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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

New look Regional Leaders Programme ready for the off

Now in its sixth year, the Waterford Chamber Regional Leaders Programme has gone through an exciting change and will begin later this month, bringing the business community together to develop the future leaders of the region. Places are still available and according to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, they are looking for professionals who have management potential, run their own business or are looking to advance their career to join. The Regional Leaders programme has gone from strength to

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

Network Magazine - Issue 18

IN THIS ISSUE:TQS Integration best in class - Máire Quilty searching for pastures newTime to say goodbye - end of an era as Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms closeRoyal Visit - Charles and Camilla meet business community The Business of NetworkingVisual merchandising tips for small and medium retailersWorld-class research at Walton InstituteSure Valley Ventures launches €113m Software Technology Venture Capital FundBright start to 2022 for WaterfordDecarbonising Irish Transport with Natural GasWaterford Greenway

Network Magazine - Issue 17

IN THIS ISSUE:Robert Finnegan - A man on a mission for WaterfordArcLabs: Inspiring & Supporting EntrepreneurshipHow HCS transformed their brandWorking towards a greener futureThe first step to decarbonising your businessHow to make your home more energy efficientPowering a greener ArdkeenStarting your Green Energy JourneyWhat do today’s workers really want?Jingle all the way in TramorePlus much more!READ HERE:https://issuu.com/waterfordchamber/docs/network_-_issue_17

Network Magazine - Issue 16

IN THIS ISSUE:Collaboration for Success - Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA IrelandNavigating the urban jungleWhat kind of future has Waterford?Business community reunites after 557 daysLaunch of fifth Regional Leaders ProgrammeChamber and Energia Energy PartnershipWaterford – a city of opportunityTime to inject momentum and confidenceA Century of BakingBig business at RepligenSailing into Wellness — not your average team building event!Waterford to become 'City of Light'Decarbonisation by 2040 – how?From Vietnam

Network Magazine - Issue 15

IN THIS ISSUE:Chamber of the Year 2021Riding High: Season of all seasons for Team De BromheadWhy Waterford is working for everyone10 top-rated tourist attractions this summerConnecting Business and EducationNot too big, not too small – Waterford is perfectly sizedFrom Waterford to the World with WaltonAward Winning Architecture and InteriorsCybersecurity advice from Radius TechnologiesThe benefits of volunteeringSkillnet 2021 Graduate Accelerator ProgrammeBusinesswomen win the day!An August Spraoi