Architect and developer Niall Harrington takes over as President of Waterford Chamber
Niall Harrington, well-known architect with Fewer Harrington and property developer with WhiteBox Developments, was elected President of Waterford Chamber at the 236th AGM, which took place today (Monday, September 25th) in the Granville Hotel. Mr Harrington has been involved with Waterford Chamber for a number of years, chairing the Economic Development Group and being an active voice on lobbying agendas such as housing, planning and urban development. Addressing Waterford Chamber members, Mr
Taste Waterford lunch another sell-out success
Celebrating its 8th year, the Local Enterprise Office’s ‘Taste Waterford’ lunch was a sell-out success and a suitable launch event for this year’s Harvest Festival. Last Friday September 8th in the dining room of the Granville Hotel, Waterford diners celebrated and enjoyed the vast array of local and regional food. Speaking at the lunch was Councillor Cristiona Kiely, Deputy Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford City and County. Business Advisor at the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, Jamie Whitty
200th Birthday Celebration at the Granville Hotel!
The Granville Hotel are celebrating Thomas Francis Meagher’s 200th Birthday and has invited Waterford Chamber members to celebrate with them. Join us in the Granville Hotel on Thursday 3rd August for a casual, after work event for some finger food, welcome drinks, entertainment and carnival games. We’ll be celebrating from 5pm-8pm so please drop in anytime during the evening.Please RSVP by emailing perskine@granvillehotel.ie
New evidence of Mesolithic settlers discovered in Ireland and Wales
Research from the Portalis pilot project shows Mesolithic people settled on higher terrains, such as Creaden Head, due to rising sea levels, with evidence discovered of their occupation on the surviving high ground and on lower terrain that is currently submerged by rising seas. Research also indicates that Mesolithic peoples may also have occupied terrain tens of kilometres east of the present shoreline at Creaden Head. Late Mesolithic and Late Neolithic activity has also been established at an
Celebrating a New Milestone: Beautorium Training Academy's First Student Graduation
On July 5th in the Granville Hotel in Waterford, the Parnell room was filled with pride and excitement as Beautorium Training Academy celebrated its first student graduation. The academy, known for its exceptional training in beauty therapy, make-up artistry, nail technology, and beauty education, marked this milestone with an elegant ceremony on 5th July 2023. Principal Joanne Quinn Geoghegan, who herself embarked on her self-employment journey at the same location with her Mobile business Pink Lotus
Waterford City and County Council launches Community Climate Action Programme
Waterford City and County Council, in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, recently launched a new Community Climate Action Programme. The programme aims to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take climate action at a local level and provide these communities with the opportunities to take a holistic approach and actively shape their transition to a low carbon and sustainable community. Funding is available for 100% of the project and
Haleon takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
Haleon was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards today, Friday, February 24th by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr John O’Leary, during a gala awards dinner at Faithlegg. Haleon, launched as a new global Consumer Healthcare business in July 2022, also picked up the Business of the Year (150+ employees) award. Haleon employs over 22,000 people globally and has a network of 24 sites, of which Dungarvan is one of the largest, employing over 900 people. The
Philip Erskine appointed Business Development Manager at the Granville Hotel
Philip Erskine has recently been appointed as Business Development Manager at the Granville Hotel Waterford. Originally from Wexford, Philip studied Hospitality Management in South East Technological University, and completed his Masters of Science in Hospitality Management in Technological University Dublin. During his studies he worked in several hotels including the Ferrycarrig and Ashford Castle Hotels, before starting his career in the Granville Hotel. Philip has been employed at the Granville
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
