MSD Ireland announces official opening of new facilities in Carlow
MSD Ireland, one of the country’s leading healthcare companies, has today announced the official opening of a significant expansion at its Carlow site. Read more
Engage XR reports strong revenue growth to €2.1 million despite tech downturn
Waterford-based technology company Engage XR has reported further revenue growth to €2.1 million and the addition of 30 new customers despite a global tech crunch. Read more
Kennedy Summer School will host economic forum on South East region in New Ross
On Friday, September 1 a panel of business experts, and international, national and regional organisations are set to join a discussion focusing on the South East region and its new relationship with the EU following Brexit. The discussion is being facilitated as part of the Kennedy Summer School.
Significant river works commence on Sustainable Transport Bridge to connect the North Quays Waterford to city centre
A significant milestone was reached in the progress of the Sustainable Transport Bridge this week as BAMs construction barge ‘Skerchi’ was towed into place to commence piling works for the four bridge pier foundations. Read more
South East start-up NEG8 Carbon leading the way on technology to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Kinetic Labs resident, NEG8 Carbon, has developed and validated a direct air capture (DAC) technology that it is now scaling to capture millions of tonnes of CO2 per year. Read more
Tailr announces €700,000 investment, further cementing their role in revolutionising the garment industry and advancing sustainable fashion
Innovative cloud-based software firm Tailr announces an investment raise of €700,000, with participation from renowned lead investor Delta Partners, UK investor Haatch alongside Enterprise Ireland and angel investors. Read more
First 6km section of the South East Greenway opens today linking Wexford and Kilkenny
The South East Greenway will be a 24km Greenway which commences in New Ross and traverses through South Kilkenny, into Waterford City connecting to the Waterford Greenway, which will result in a 72km Greenway along the South East of Ireland spanning from New Ross to Dungarvan. Read more
Rosslare Europort achieves huge revenue growth on the back of a record year in 2022
Rosslare Europort’s revenue has grown by 39% from €9.280m in 2019 to €12.887 in 2022. This comes on the back of a record year in 2022 when over 200,000 freight units passing through the port for the first time in its history. Read more
SETU students in Wexford awarded €100,000 Google funding
A team of students at South East Technological University (SETU) in Wexford were awarded a grant of over €100,000 from Google. The funding is part of Google’s Nonprofit Marketing Immersion project that matches digital marketing students and volunteers around the world with non-profit organisations who need support with digital advertising.
Ireland’s first fully passive commercial building, Senan House, opens in Enniscorthy Technology Park
In a significant boost to Wexford, a state-of-the-art Energy A Rated building at Enniscorthy Technology Park has officially opened its doors. The building, known as Senan House, is poised to become a national landmark in the landscape of sustainability innovation. Read more