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

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

SEAM secures over €2m funding to help Irish industry address quality challenges

The South Eastern Applied Materials (SEAM) research centre at South East Technological University (SETU) has been awarded over €2m in funding through the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Infrastructure Fund to secure an exclusive high-power, high-resolution CT scanner, the first of its kind in Ireland, in a major boost to Irish industry. Read more

SSE to develop solar and battery co-location project at Wexford wind farm

Energy operator SSE Renewables has announced its first solar energy and battery co-location project in Ireland, choosing its existing South East wind farm for the development. Read more

Nolan Transport officially open new €12m ‘Global Logistics Park’ in Wexford creating 30 jobs

Nolan Transport has opened a major new €12m warehousing facility in Wexford that will support 30 jobs in response to an unprecedented demand for warehousing facilities caused by changes in customer needs and disruption in the supply chain stemming from Brexit and Covid.  Read more