Preferred bidder for Tonn Nua Auction will be known by December 2025

The ORESS (Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme) Auction Timetable for Tonn Nua has been published by Eirgrid. The timetable outlines that submission closing date will be 20th Nov 2025 and that the preferred bidder will be known by 9th December 2025. Read more

South East companies feature strongly in the Best Workplace in Tech™ list for 2025

A selection of Ireland South East tech companies feature in this year’s Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Tech™ list. Read more

South East Jobs and Skills Fair is on Saturday, 22nd February in the Granville Hotel, Waterford

Waterford Chamber is delighted to announce the return of the South East Jobs and Skills Fair on Saturday, 22nd February in the Granville Hotel, Waterford, from 9am to 3pm. Read more

Strategic Off-Shore wind event hears that Offshore wind can be a game changer for the South East

A huge attendance gathered for the recent Strategic Off-Shore wind meeting held in the Port of Waterford and organised by Waterford Chamber, with the support of Energia and Vårgrønn. Read more

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

North Quays Public Infrastructure Project Update

Waterford City and County Council are reporting good progress on the North Quays Public Infrastructure project. Read more

Economic opportunity of offshore wind development for South and South East outlined in report

A substantial,  €4.4 billion in gross value add, economic opportunity for both the south coast region and Ireland as a result of the development of the south coast offshore wind pipeline has been identified in a study carried out by BVG Associates. Read more

Ireland’s newest library and makerspace, Mayfair Library in the Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny is open

Ireland’s newest library, the Mayfair, has been opened in the the Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny City. The new building will provide library space of 1,800 square metres, comprising of flexible digital spaces for training and innovation with a dedicated makerspace providing access to 3D printers, 3D scanners and sewing machines.

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Ireland South East and Waterford City achieve Top 10 ranking across four categories in fDi European Cities and Regions of the Future Awards 2024

Ireland South East and Waterford City feature in the Top Ten listing in four categories on the fDi European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024.

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Innovative delivery management platform, Scurri, launches new European headquarters in Wexford

Irish multi-million euro company Scurri announces opening of state of the art HQ designed to enhance team collaboration and support plans for global growth. Read more