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Waterford City and County Council launches Waterford Digital Strategy for 2022-2026

The Waterford Digital Strategy was produced by Waterford City and County Council in collaboration with local and national stakeholders, and sets out the vision and key focus areas for the county for the next four years.   The Waterford Digital Strategy aims to enhance the digital maturity of the county and mobilise its strengths to become a smart, inclusive, and innovative place to live, work and visit. The strategy will initiate, and support, the development of actions that lead to a connected and

Thomas Francis Meagher Tricolour Celebrations 2022

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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

Sunset Express with GROW HQ Picnic

Waterford Suir Valley Railway operates the Sunset Express every Thursday from 23rd June to 25th August at Kilmeadan Station. From 7pm to 7.30pm guests are invited to relax on the platform with a glass of Prosecco and strawberries while enjoying an acoustic music reception before boarding the train.   At 7.30pm they are escorted to a private carriage on the train with a picnic box full of delicious seasonal and locally produced culinary delights from award winning Grow HQ Café, Waterford to enjoy. Hear the

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.

Brass & Co play Churchyard Sessions

The Waterford institution that is Brass & Co play live at Churchyard Sessions this Saturday night 18th June from 8pm. In conjunction with Waterford City Council, The Munster Bar, The Reg, Rockshore and Irelands Ancient East. With a repertoire for all ages the timeless tunes alongside the latest hits will doubtless have the entire audience on their feet. Join us from 7 p.m where David Lofts will get you warmed up for the main act at 8 p.m. All the sessions are free with street food also available every

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

Scheme for undocumented migrants in Ireland

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/regularisation-of-long-term-undocumented-migrant-scheme/

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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Tramore Eco Group (TEG) launch Dunes Project

‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’ - Coastal Habitats in grave danger Tramore Eco Group (TEG) launched its dunes project with a ‘Vision Walk’ in an attempt to raise awareness of the urgent need to protect Tramore’s local and national treasure, the Sand Dunes.  What is meant by the ‘thousand cuts’? It is the day-to-day, mostly human activities, such as trampling, dog walking, riding, camping and lighting fires, considered local and low impact, and therefore not raising concern. However, it is these repeated

Go Wild in the Comeraghs July 7 – 10

Waterford’s long-awaited Comeraghs Wild Festival is back from July 7 to 10 after a two year COVID-enforced break and it’s bigger and better than ever with loads of fabulous, family-focused events and plenty to see and do for lovers of the great outdoors. The action-packed programme literally has something for everyone, from thrill seekers, hikers, surfers and yoga enthusiasts through to live music lovers, culture vultures and so much more. This year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival has a very strong nature,

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

Deise Delight at 2021 Pride of Place awards

Waterford had a strong showing at the 2021 IPB Cooperation Ireland Pride of Place awards, which recently took place in Killarney, Co. Kerry.   Having been postponed last year due to Covid-19, there was strong Waterford representation at the awards in the Kingdom earlier this month, with three Waterford entries in various categories; the Gracedieu Combined Residents Association, The Deise Women’s Shed, and Rathgormack North Waterford Community Development.   Pride of Place is an all-island competition

Champion Green

What is Champion Green? Champion Green is a campaign by government, business, and the public, to inspire people to support local, to do business locally, and to source local products and services; in-person and online. It is the biggest support local movement in a generation, developed to help our towns and cities recover and remain vibrant for future generations.     The aim is to reconnect people with the idea that supporting local is best as it benefits their town and community, now and into the

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

Ballybeg Greens Vegetable Boxes

Down Syndrome Waterford / Sth Kilkenny - Ballybeg Greens Vegetable Box Scheme DSI/Ballybeg Greens vegetable box scheme is due to recommence on 27th May 2022.   Ballybeg Greens will provide two options:  A.  FAMILY VEGETABLE BOXES for 25 Euro per box per week B.  MEDIUM VEGETABLE BOXES for 15 Euro per box per week Each vegetable box will always contain Potatoes and Carrots plus 6 other locally grown seasonal vegetables. The Vegetable Boxes are available for collection from Ballybeg Greens from

South Plaza Enabling Works

Waterford City and County Council is delighted to announce that work is commencing on the South Plaza enabling works contract, the first phase for the construction of the New Sustainable Transport Bridge that will link Meagher’s Quays on the South Quays to the North Quays Strategic Development Zone.   The new Sustainable Transport Bridge and associated South Plaza will also link with the existing Waterford Greenway via the new Bilberry extension and new Southeast Greenway from Waterford to New Ross both

Irish Motor Dealers Supporting Ukraine Humanitarian Campaign

We here at Tom Murphy Car Sales are proud to be involved with the Irish Motor Dealers Supporting Ukraine humanitarian campaign. The idea behind the campaign is to gather drastically needed essential supplies in Ireland and deliver to the Ukraine and will commence on Wednesday May 11th and finish on Wednesday May 18th.     Motor dealerships covering the entire island of Ireland have agreed to actively participate and make their facilities and staff available to ensure the campaign is a success.    For

Nominate your business in The Best of Waterford Awards 2022

The Best of Waterford Awards on WLR are back for 2022. Over the coming weeks, along with LocalHeroes.ie, WLR is looking to recognise the local heroes in our community. You can nominate the best businesses and services in Waterford from Best Beauty Salon to Breakfast, Best Workplace to Gym, Best Takeaway to Tradesperson, and more.   Head to WLRFM.com and fill out the form to get your nominations in, then stay listening out for your finalists - the top 3 finalists in each category will make it to the

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

Thank you! from The Haven Hotel

With heartfelt thanks to the following local businesses and individuals for their support, donations and spot prizes to the Holy Ghost Residential Fundraiser Dinner Dance held at The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East last Wednesday. It was a tremendous night with Damien Tiernan keeping everything on track as MC and dancing to Brass & Co. All proceeds will go to the ongoing running of the home which relies on charitable donations to keep its door open. Pictured is Damien with the manager of The Holy Ghost,

Time to leverage University City opportunity says Waterford Chamber

As the South East Technological University (SETU) officially opens its doors on May 1st, Waterford Chamber welcomes the appointment of new President Prof Veronica Campbell, who brings a wealth of experience to the role. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber: “Prof Campbell brings vast experience in senior academic and management roles in higher education in Ireland and abroad and her particular background in cell biology, pharmacology and tissue engineering is most fitting in terms of research

2022 West Waterford Festival of Food

One of Ireland’s biggest food festivals, the West Waterford Festival of Food will return from 10 – 12 June with almost 100 events, both free and ticketed. Over 35,000 visitors are expected to attend the 13th annual festival, which will feature local chefs Paul Flynn of The Tannery and Greg Harris of 360 Cookhouse along with international guests Luis Martin, Head Chef at Mount Juliet’s Hunter’s Yard who previously worked in Jesús Sánchez’s three-Michelin-star restaurant, Cenador de Amós; and renowned

Prof Veronica Campbell designated as South East Technological University’s first President

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris yesterday designated Prof Veronica Campbell to be appointed first President of South East Technological University (SETU). Prof Campbell’s appointment as SETU President will be put forward for ratification by the new university’s governing body at its first meeting on establishment day this Sunday, 1 May 2022. Chairperson Designate of the Governing Body of SETU, Prof Patrick Prendergast warmly welcomed Prof

Jam@TheRoyal brings together Waterford’s next generation of live bands

Four of Waterford’s newest (and youngest!) bands, made up of second level students from across the city and county, were formed at Theatre Royal over the Easter holidays as part of emerging music initiative Jam@TheRoyal.  A collaboration between Theatre Royal and Music Generation Waterford, Jam@atTheRoyal brought together 30 young musicians, most of whom had never met each other and never played in a band before.   Working with professional gigging musicians and technicians over an intensive four days,

Home Instead Waterford: A call to get out and active again

With Spring in the air, the evenings getting longer and the Covid-19 restrictions behind us, there certainly a feeling of optimism and no better time to get out and about.   For many ageing adults spring offers the opportunity to get out and about, and get some fresh air, even if it is just to work or walk in the garden. The benefits of activities such as gardening can’t be stressed enough as light exercise can help prevent physical and emotional problems, such as depression, chronic conditions, and

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Tom Murphy Car Sales co-sponsors Waterford Camera Club’s 50th Year Anniversary exhibition

Tom Murphy Car Sales were proud co-sponsors of the Waterford Camera Club’s 50th Year Anniversary exhibition which was recently held in City Square shopping centre.  The exhibition was a huge success and something we were delighted to be part of. Running alongside the exhibition was a raffle for Waterford Haven Hub, we are delighted to say that the raffle raised over €2,000 for this worthy cause. Waterford Haven Hub is an after hours support centre for people that are struggling to cope or are at risk of

Waterford Leads the Way in Closing the Digital Divide

During the early part of Covid 19, Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Libraries, Waterford Wexford Education Training Board, Waterford PPN, Waterford Area Partnership and the Waterford Older People’s Council, the HSE and the Disability Federation of Ireland worked together to find a solution to improve digital literacy in the community by training people in using their mobile phones, tablets and technology. Waterford PPN carried out surveys to identify support and training needs.   Two booklets

Energia partners with GIY for sixth year to reinvigorate communities post lockdown

This year Energia Get Ireland Growing aims to sow the seed of community food growing by giving away 300 community growing starter kits across Ireland worth €42,500.   COVID-19 made people re-evaluate how important local communities are to people’s physical and mental wellbeing. Green spaces became a sanctuary for most people during the pandemic, particularly in the height of lockdowns and for those without a garden. As Ireland continues to reopen and normalise, Energia and GIY hope to encourage

Viking Marathon to start and finish in city centre

Waterford Chamber has welcomed the announcement that this year’s Waterford Viking Marathon is set to start and finish in the city centre. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO of Waterford Chamber: “Marathons the world over bring a huge vibrancy to cities so it is fantastic that the Viking Marathon is back and is being re-routed to conclude in the city centre. The start of the marathon each year on the Mall is a wonderful spectacle and of course the quarter, half and full marathons encourage all categories of

Official opening of the Bird hide in Tramore - It's for the birds!

Waterford’s newest bird hide was officially opened by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Joe Kelly.   Located at Tramore Nature Park overlooking Tramore back strand, the project was funded by Waterford City and County Council, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme in partnership with Tramore Eco Group, with financial support from Tramore Tidy Towns.   The location of the bird hide is of particular significance as Tramore’s back strand is an important habitat for a variety of

New developments at Theatre Royal will see increased focus on local arts community

The Board of Theatre Royal is delighted to announce that Mary Boland will oversee the programming and artistic direction of the company as part of  her existing role as Theatre Royal Manager.   Up to March 2022, this work had been carried out By Ben Barnes as the Theatre Royal’s Artistic Director for the last fourteen years. Mr Barnes recently stepped down as Artistic Director, to concentrate on consolidating the work of new South East-based theatre company Four Rivers.     Mary Boland has been Theatre

Sanofi team up with Cartamundi to support Ukrainian refugees

As large numbers of people fleeing the war in Ukraine continue to arrive in Waterford, a team of volunteers from Sanofi, the global healthcare company that employs 800 people in the city, has assembled and packed more than €12,000 worth of direct aid to be distributed locally. Funded through Sanofi’s CSR programme and boosted by donations from the site team, hundreds of personal care packs; schoolbags filled with classroom essentials for various age groups and a range of new clothing is being shared out

Lunchtime clean-up on Earth Day

Waterford Chamber is asking all businesses to take part in their Lunch Time Clean-up as part of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd. The Great Global Clean-up is a worldwide campaign to remove billions of pieces of trash from neighbourhoods, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails, and parks — reducing waste and plastic pollution, improving habitats, and preventing harm to wildlife and humans. This program aims to continue clean ups every day of the year for a brighter, greener, and cleaner planet. Waterford Chamber

Walton Institute and Mulligans Pharmacy launch Waterford Greenway Mobile App

Walton Institute, in conjunction with Mulligans Pharmacy, is proud to announce the launch of their latest innovation, the Waterford Greenway app. The Waterford Greenway Augmented Reality (AR) app is a location based mobile application, which will help users to explore the 46 kilometers of car-free pathway stretching from historic Waterford City to the beautiful sea-side town of Dungarvan in west Co Waterford. The free app will provide users with a unique AR experience of the rich history and cultural

Stay connected to local business on the Hot Desk on WLR

The Hot Desk is WLR's weekly business programme, produced and presented by Mary O'Neill and sponsored by MK Brazil, Accountants and Tax advisors. The weekly business programme broadcast on Wednesdays 6.15 to 7pm features stories and developments from all industry sectors, as well as highlighting the many outstanding  entrepreneurs we have in Waterford City and County. Mary recently featured all 33 nominees in the Waterford Business Awards, run by Waterford Chamber, Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber,

A regal time in Waterford

With the summer months fast approaching, Visit Waterford and the region's tourism and hospitality industry has already started and are preparing for an even busier summer season as they get set to welcome a crescendo of domestic and international tourists every week to Ireland’s oldest city and county. As Ireland prepares for its first summer without restrictions since 2020, there is huge optimism across Waterford’s tourism and hospitality industry according to David McCoy, Chairman of Visit Waterford

Tree planting in Waterford to mark National Tree Week

National Tree Week 2022 was marked with a tree planting in the Six Acres park in Farronshoneen by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly.   This year the National Tree Week theme was ‘More Forests for a Greener Future’, which aims to highlight the many benefits of forests for Ireland’s climate and biodiversity agendas, for green recreation spaces and for sustainably grown wood.   A number of native species such as Ash, Beech, Rohan, Birch, Oak and Alder were supplied to Waterford City

Beat Launch The Afters Podcast with Niall & Sho

Market-leading regional radio station Beat 102-103 has launched The Afters, a daily podcast hosted by breakfast show presenters Niall Power and Shonagh Lyons. The podcast, aimed at listeners who can’t get enough of Beat Breakfast, provides an intimate and risqué window into the thoughts of the entertaining presenters, serving up all the craic of the newly reformatted breakfast show with some added kick. Melding the best bits of the day’s Beat Breakfast with additional celeb gossip and opinion-based

Waterford St. Patrick’s Day festival attracts record crowds

The return of the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Waterford since 2019 saw record crowds in attendance on March 17th. The spectacular Parade was the main event for the inaugural three-day Waterford St. Patricks Festival which generated a real carnival atmosphere throughout the City Centre.   With a total of over 70 contributors, including Spraoi, drama societies, community groups, sports clubs, youth groups and more, the organisers say they were delighted to see the number of diverse groups taking

Tramore student takes the honours at the 2022 Waterford Student Enterprise Awards

Handy Hurleys from Ard Scoil na Mara in Tramore has won the Senior category of the Waterford Student Enterprise Programme and qualified for the National Student Enterprise Competition. Charlotte Balfe is the founder of Handy Hurleys, a convenient and cost-effective way to store hurleys in the home or club. The Tramore student was announced as the winner at the Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Programme Virtual Awards earlier this month.   Charlotte describes the business, “The idea was to make

Sun shines for warm Royal welcome in the Déise

Arriving under blue skies and warm sunshine, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Waterford City to a warm Déise welcome.   The royal couple were greeted upon arrival at Reginald’s Tower by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly, Mary Butler TD, Minster for Older People and Mental Health, Michael Walsh, Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council and Director of Waterford Treasures, Eamonn McEneaney.   Prince Charles and his wife Camilla commenced their walk

Waterford Chamber showcases businesses during Royal visit

Waterford Chamber CEO Gerald Hurley had the honour to introduce HRH Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall to three Waterford companies, NearForm, Waterford Distillery and Trilateral Research Ireland, during their official visit to Waterford and Tipperary, during a year of engagements to celebrate the Queens 70th year of reign.  Speaking to their Royal Highnesses, Gerald explained how in recent years Waterford Chamber, Waterford City and County Council and two national agencies IDA Ireland and

Waterford Greenway celebrates five great years!

It’s hard to believe that the much-loved Waterford Greenway has been open just five years, yet many locals will find it hard to imagine life without this award-winning trail on their doorstep. The Waterford Greenway stretches from Ireland’s Oldest City in the East of the County, through the picturesque village of Kilmacthomas to the harbour town of Dungarvan in West Waterford. Freedom, fresh-air, magnificent scenery and chance encounters are some of the highlights often mentioned by visitors to this

Volunteering with LEAP

Waterford City and County Council launches new eParking App

Waterford City and County Council is implementing a new eParking app to address the demand for a more convenient, safe and environmentally friendly parking option throughout the city and county.   This new eParking App can be used for parking in any Council-run car parks and on-street parking spaces.   Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly welcomed the news, “This new way of paying for parking will be most welcome to a large majority of Waterford people, given that a lot of us have

Mother's Day at The Haven Hotel

REMINDER! It's Mothers Day this coming Sunday. Make her day by booking a table for Sunday lunch/dinner at The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East.  Guaranteed to put you the good books! Book now on 051 383 150 (Limited availability)

Woodstown Viking Site Plaque

During investigations in advance of the N25 Waterford City Bypass in 2003, an archaeological site was discovered just outside Waterford City at Woodstown. Further surveys and targeted excavation revealed the remains to be a Viking settlement known as a longphort, that dates between AD. 850–950.   Though only a small percentage of the site was investigated, archaeologists identified the remains of the large enclosing ditches that once protected the settlement, along with evidence for trade, craft, industry

Mulligans Pharmacy Sponsor Ardscoil Na Mara

Thanks to sponsorship from Mulligans Pharmacy, Ardscoil na Mara have embarked on training staff and over 1,200 students from 1st to 6th year in the basics of dealing with CPR, an AED, Choking and Stroke through the CPR 4 Schools programme. The CPR 4 Schools is a national programme run by the Irish Heart Foundation and Mulligans pharmacy proudly came on board to support the school in purchasing of additional training mannequins.  Pictured are Garvan Mulligan, Carmel Murphy Mulligans Pharmacy, Padraig

FLI Group contribution to the Humanitarian Aid requests for the people of Ukraine

10 pallets (7,200kg) of Flahavan's Porridge left Waterford last week en route to eastern Poland as a contribution to the humanitarian aid requests for assistance. FLI Group approached Flahavan's last week to purchase 5 pallets of porridge. Flahavan's very kindly offered to match our contribution free of charge. 7,200kg is made up of 4,800 x 1.5kg packs which represents roughly 150,000 meals. FLI Group have made this contribution on behalf of all staff across the group.

Ukrainian Relief Effort

As the need for humanitarian efforts unfold across Europe because of the Russia Ukrainian conflict, Jabil Healthcare Waterford is offering to act as a collection point for any goods donated by employees, other local business organisations and charitable, schools, sports and community-based groups that want to contribute and show support for our EU colleagues. Jabil Healthcare is uniquely positioned to support this fund having a manufacturing presence in Ukraine as well as Poland & Hungary which are the

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien visits Waterford City

Darragh O'Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage visited Waterford on Friday February 25th to officially open Butterfield, Mount Neil Estate at Carrickphierish.   Comprising of 57 units, Phase 1 is now completed and occupied with Phase 2 tenancy scheduled for March 2022. The development was funded through the Social Housing Current Expenditure Programme and was constructed by Frisby Homes Ltd. The Minister along with tenant families, representatives from Waterford City and County

Waterford Chamber seeks clarity on TU funding from Minister Harris

Following intense questioning from a select number of Waterford Chamber members at a private meeting on Monday, Minister of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, was emphatic that “the debate is over” on university versus technological university. After so many false dawns, he said he completely understands that there is a healthy degree of scepticism but that he wants Waterford Chamber members to be absolutely secure in the knowledge that there will be “a world-class

Minister announces Chair of South East Technological University on historic visit to Waterford

Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) welcomed the announcement today of the appointment of Prof Patrick Prendergast as the incoming Chair of the new South East Technological University (SETU). The announcement was made by the Minster for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, in a visit to the institute this morning. Speaking in Waterford today Minister Harris said “I have formally granted designation status to the fifth technological university in the

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

Waterford Chamber and UPMC Whitfield join forces for March Wellness Month

Waterford Chamber is excited to announce it is partnering with UPMC Whitfield Hospital for a series of events throughout March to mark their ‘Wellness Month’. The month will see a number of free health related webinars, including ‘Getting Fit? How to mind your body’ with Derek O’Neill, UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic and ‘Fuel Your Body’ with UPMC experts. In addition, to raise awareness of breast cancer, Waterford Chamber will be working with UMPC Whitfield Hospital and Breast Cancer Ireland to facilitate a

Waterford City & County Council Festival & Event Grants 2022

Waterford City and County Council has allocated €1,351,449 in festival and event funding to aid with the development and promotion of events across Waterford City and County during 2022.     The allocation supports 64 festival and events throughout Waterford City and County with the aim to promote local festivals that have an economic, tourism, cultural/artistic or community benefit for Waterford.  Funding is also in place to provide training support to help local festival and events develop and

Waterford Suir Valley Railway unveil new storyboards on the Story of Rail

Waterford Suir Valley Railway has officially unveiled and launched five new storyboards on the Story of Rail at Kilmeaden Station at 3.30 o’clock.  The launch coincides with the reopening of the Railway for the 2022 season, and trains will be running all over the midterm break from Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th February (times below).  The story boards are the final stage of the rebranding of Waterford Suir Valley Railway which began in 2019.  Maria Kyte, manager of WSVR said “we are very happy to see the

Bausch + Lomb presents local gift vouchers to Oasis House

Oasis House, Waterford, which provides a safe supported place for women and children, received an unexpected bonus when Bausch + Lomb presented the charity with Waterford Gift Vouchers worth €1,000. “Normally, we would have marked Christmas with a night out for our employees as a mark of appreciation but due to Covid-19, that was not possible,” said Mark Hennessy, Bausch + Lomb Site Lead. “Waterford Chamber of Commerce has an excellent gift voucher scheme in which over 190 local firms participate, so it

Beat gains 3,000 new listeners in latest JNLR report

JNLR listenership figures released on Thursday, February 10th have revealed that Beat has increased its weekly audience by 3,000 listeners. Your regional radio station now has 154,000 people that tune in every week, compared with 151,000 when the last data was published in December. In the station’s target demographic of 15-34-year-olds, Beat continues to be the market leader. 69% of people aged under 35 in the South East now listen to Beat every week. The station dominates radio listening for under

Mayor of Waterford City and County accepts Waterford Greenway award

2022 got off to a promising start as Waterford Greenway added to its trophy cabinet when the 46km walking and cycling trail was named as winner of the ‘Best Visitor Attraction’ in the Irish Independent 2022 Reader Travel Awards.   With tens of thousands of amenities, places and hospitality businesses nominated in fourteen categories, Irish Independent readers were particularly taken with Waterford Greenway.   Some of the Irish Independent’s readers comments included, “The surface is perfect,” and with

Rochester Institute of Technology visit Waterford Chamber

We were delighted to welcome Professor Denis Cormier from Rochester Institute of Technology to Waterford Chamber for a meeting to further encourage links with our twinned city. Pictured are: Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber; Tom Murphy, Tom Murphy Car Sales; Ann Cusack, Granville Hotel, Prof. Denis Cormier, Rochester IT; John McSweeney, Waterford Chamber President; Dr Ramesh Raghavendra, Director of SEAM Research Centre and Dr Mark White, Vice President of Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies at

Free I.T. Tablet Device/Smartphone & Internet Training For Adults

Would you like to learn how to use an I.T. Tablet Device /Smartphone or increase your skills in using one? St Brigid’s Family & Community Centre is providing one to one I.T. Tablet Device/Smartphone classes in conjunction with ACCESS I.T. for adults (of any age) in the community during Spring/Summer 2022 (in accordance with Covid 19 protocols). Bring your own Tablet Device or borrow one from St Brigids! Funded by the Waterford & Wexford Education & Training Board Mitigating Against Educational

Waterford Greenway named ‘Ireland’s Best Visitor Attraction’ in Irish Independent

In what can only be described as a phenomenal start to the year for Waterford Greenway, today saw the popular Waterford trail named as winner of the ‘Ireland’s Best Visitor Attraction’ in the Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards 2022.   The old railway line from Waterford City to Dungarvan is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail which travels through time and nature crossing eleven bridges, three impressive viaducts and an atmospheric tunnel.   The popular route in Ireland’s Ancient

Sanofi back environmental education programme

Sanofi is to invest €120,000 in a three-year environmental awareness campaign in Irish schools as part of its Planet Mobilization programme. The global biopharmaceutical company is teaming up with Junior Achievement Ireland to deliver the ambitious drive encouraging primary schoolchildren in third and fourth classes to make ‘One Small Change’.   To be piloted in the current school year and rolled out nationally from 2022-’23, ‘One Small Change’ will involve up to five 40-minute classroom sessions. Pupils

Did you or someone you know get engaged over Christmas?

The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East is an award-winning wedding venue and the perfect place to say "I do" surrounded by family and friends.   Plus! It's right here in Co Waterford!   The hotel sits in stunning surroundings in the heart of Dunmore East, so your wedding photographer will be spoilt for choice!   Karen Kelly, pictured below, who is the Wedding Coordinator at The Haven, said, "We specialise in bespoke weddings and pride ourselves on attention to detail and aim to create a relaxed and homely

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

Network Magazine - Issue 10

We are delighted to publish our first issue of 2020. In this issue: Grace O'Sullivan MEP on the Waterford Green Deal A Fresh Look at Waterford RetailSummary of supports available to SMEsBuilding a Greener WaterfordStyling the Future of RetailHealth & Safety Advice for Employers and ManagersNational award nominations for Chamber5 things companies can do to make themselves greenerBite-Size NewsPlus much more...Read online at https://issuu.com/waterfordchamber/docs/network_-_issue_10