New ‘Look to Wexford’ Campaign Showcases County and Regional Opportunity

A new ‘Look to Wexford’ campaign, led by County Wexford Chamber, is a strong and timely initiative that highlights Wexford’s growing role as a location for investment, innovation, talent, and quality of life within the South East region. Read more

SETU Conference: Opportunities for drones and UAV industries in modern Europe

The “Opportunities for Drones and UAV Industries in Modern Europe” conference will take place at the Haughton Building, South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow, on Wednesday, May 20 from 10am to 3pm. Read more

South East delegation to WindEurope hears of need for accelerated deployment of offshore wind

The South East of Ireland is poised to play a central role in delivering the country’s renewable energy ambitions, a message strongly reinforced by the regional delegation attending the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 in Madrid this week. Read more

Ambassador’s Visit Showcases South East’s Offshore Wind Potential and Strong UK Links

The recent visit of Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland, to the South East offered a timely snapshot of a region positioning itself at the centre of Ireland and the UK’s shared offshore wind opportunity — where ports, engineering expertise, and cross-border collaboration are beginning to align. Read more

Glassworks Waterford “Building One” Opens as Major Step in Landmark Development for the Region

The first building at the Glassworks Waterford development has been opened today by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin, marking a key milestone in the transformation of the former Waterford Crystal site on the Cork Road.

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Leading UK insurance company, Insurevo, has announced Carlow as its EU hub

InsurEvo, a leading UK insurance company has announced Carlow as the destination of its EU hub. This expansion is expected to create 22 jobs.
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Clem Jacob Hire nominated for Global Sustainability Award at World IPAF Summit

Clem Jacob Hire, a family-run equipment hire company based in Waterford, has been nominated for a prestigious Sustainability Award at the upcoming World IPAF Summit, taking place in Turkey this April.

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Eastgate Engineering Expands Operations with New Irish Headquarters at Port of Waterford

Eastgate Engineering has officially announced the opening of its new Irish office at Marine Point, Belview Port, Waterford, marking an important step in the specialist engineering company’s continued expansion across Ireland and the UK. The new location strengthens Eastgate’s presence in Ireland’s South East and enables the company to build closer relationships with regional partners. Read more

South East Positioned for Major Economic Boost from Offshore Renewable Energy

The South East of Ireland stands to secure a transformative economic uplift from offshore renewable energy development, according to a new report from the South East Energy Agency launched to a full house at the Port of Waterford yesterday. Read more

South East Jobs & Skills Fair Returns to Waterford This Saturday

The Waterford Chamber of Commerce ‘South East Jobs & Skills Fair’ will return to the Granville Hotel on Saturday, February 21st, from 9am to 2pm. The event is proudly supported by title sponsor UPMC Whitfield. Read more