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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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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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

Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster – South Chapter Launch

The Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster is Ireland’s national platform for collaboration across digital health, life sciences, MedTech, healthcare providers, academia and public agencies. Thursday 22nd January will see the launch of the Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster South Chapter, connecting digital health, life sciences, MedTech and healthcare.

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SETU welcomes progress on two significant university developments

SETU has welcomed progress on two significant developments for the University, following a visit by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD.

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€7.1m Smart Regions investment announced to develop Catalyst HQ in Carlow

A new €7.1m Enterprise Centre in Carlow town has been approved for regional infrastructure funding from the Smart Regions scheme through Enterprise Ireland, to support businesses and enterprises in Carlow and the South-East. Read more

SETU delivers €1 billion economic and social impact

South East Technological University’s total impact on the Irish economy has been valued at €1.05 billion, according to the University’s Economic and Social Impact report published on Wednesday, November 26th. Read more

Applications now open for New Frontiers Phase 2 at SETU Waterford Campus

Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers is the nationwide programme for ambitious startup founders with an innovative business idea that has the potential to scale and provide employment. Applications are now open for New Frontiers Phase 2 at SETU Waterford Campus. Read more

Closing date for Propelor BIC’s ‘the Big Pitch’ is next Tuesday 30th Sept

Applications for The Big Pitch 2025 remain open till Tuesday 30th September. The Big Pitch is the South East’s most exciting live startup competition, taking place on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at the iconic Theatre Royal Waterford. Read more

AI UNLOCKED Event at GreenTechHQ on Wednesday – Understand how to unlock AI for real value in your business

GreenTechHQ will host AI Unlocked in Enniscorthy on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 (08:00–17:30), a major free-to-attend event bringing together industry leaders to give SMEs and larger organisations a practical roadmap to adopting artificial intelligence. Read more