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
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
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
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
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
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
SETU and Iarnród Éireann, both members of the South East Offshore Wind Partnership, come together to host a cybersecurity workshop to support the port, marine, and offshore energy sectors.
GreenTechHQ, the South East’s centre of expertise for business, innovation, sustainability and AI, has announced the continuation of two major SME supports: Phase Two of the BASSE programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland, and AIB’s SME Sustainability Sponsorship Programme, delivered in partnership with the hub. Read more
Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, has published its intent to lodge an application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for planning permission for Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (Rosslare ORE Hub). Read more
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) has today awarded ESB and Ørsted, the provisional rights to develop the Tonn Nua site off the coast of County Waterford. Read more