Taking the Pulse of the region’s tech sector

RIKON Research Centre, in partnership with regional economic agencies, Local Authorities, and SETU, was commissioned to document key data relating to the South East tech firms’ operations in Waterford and the South East. Read more

South East Technological University targets development of University-Enterprise Quarter at former Waterford Crystal site

Approval has been given to the South East Technological University (SETU) to expand its presence in Waterford with the purchase 20.3 acres of the 37-acre Waterford Crystal site, the entirety of what was offered to SETU.

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Private developer behind Belfast’s Titanic Quarter now confirmed for €550m Waterford North Quays

The private developer for the Waterford North Quays project has now been confirmed and it is Harcourt Developments who were previously behind both the regeneration of the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast as the Titanic Quarter (pictured above) and the redevelopment of the Stanley Dock in Liverpool. Read more

Calling new entrepreneurs! New Frontiers Development Programme now open for applications

The New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme is now open for applications from entrepreneurs, start-ups and people with business ideas that they want to develop and explore. Read more

Ireland South East Financial Services Cluster Event showcases strength of FS sector in the region

CluneTech hosted the first post-covid in-person meeting of the Ireland South East Financial Services Cluster at their newly refurbished HQ in Kilkenny yesterday. Read more

Rosslare Europort makes significant investment with the purchase of 18-acre site adjacent to the port

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail has announced a significant investment as part of its overall Rosslare Europort Masterplan, which will support the future growth of port operations and greatly enhance customer experience at Rosslare Europort. Read more

Ireland South East is #1 Small Region In Europe for FDI Strategy

For the second year in a row the Ireland South East region has been awarded as the #1 Small Region in Europe for FDI Strategy. Read more

Cahir Castle wins the European Film Commissions Network Location Award for 2021

Cahir Castle, one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles, is the winner of the fifth edition of the EUFCN Location Award, the award for best European location in the film and TV industries organized by EUFCN – The European Film Commissions Network. Read more

Innovation Spotlight – Unmake

Every month the Ireland South East Development Office will spotlight one of our most innovative companies. This week it’s Kilkenny based John Cleere from Unmake. Read more

Ireland South East Innovative Companies Series: Modubuild

Every week the Ireland South East Development Office will profile one of our most innovative companies. This week it’s Kilkenny based Modubuild. Read more