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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New video shows 3d modelling of Wexford’s Trinity Wharf development

A new video shared by Wexford County Council shows in the detail the proposed development at Trinity Wharf. The Trinity Wharf site will facilitate a new sustainable urban quarter with high-quality public realm, mix of modern office space, hotel, leisure and residential, a landmark cultural building, 58 residential units and a multi-storey car park. Read more

Sod Turns on €110 million investment project at Trinity Wharf Wexford

The sod has been turned on Phase 1 of the iconic waterfront development at Trinity Wharf, Wexford, one of the most significant job creation initiatives for County Wexford and the South East region. Read more

Sulzer celebrates 50 years of engineering innovation in Wexford

Sulzer marked half a century of pump manufacturing and innovation in Wexford with a gala event at the plant last week. Since starting operations in 1973, the Wexford manufacturing site has used extensive research and development, and world-class manufacturing, to create industry-leading products in terms of efficiency and reliability. Read more

Ground broken on Waterford North Quays Public Infrastructure Project

The ground has been broken on the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan TD and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD. Read more

Rosslare Europort and ESB join forces on Offshore wind projects

ESB and Iarnród Éireann (Port Authority for Rosslare Europort) have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the organisations’ respective development plans to support offshore wind projects in the Celtic and Irish Seas. Read more

Ireland South East #1 Region for FDI Strategy for third consecutive year

The Ireland South East region has been selected as #1 Region for FDI Strategy for the third consecutive year at the Financial Times/fDi Intelligence Magazine European Regions of the Future 2023 Awards. Read more

Further Expansion at Rosslare Europort as Finnlines expand freight services by adding a second vessel

Major increase in capacity for freight customers on Rosslare Europort to Zeebrugge route. To meet the increased capacity and frequency demand from customers, Finnlines is strengthening its Rosslare Europort to Zeebrugge freight service. Read more

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.

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Chamber and LEO team up for ‘Getting to Know You’ Podcast

Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Waterford Local Enterprise Office, has launched a new podcast, Getting to Know You, which will feature interviews with local business people and debates around topical issues pertaining to business. Read more