North Quays Public Infrastructure Project Update
Waterford City and County Council are reporting good progress on the North Quays Public Infrastructure project. 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.
Dungarvan the place to be this weekend for Waterford Festival of Food
A packed programme of fun and activity is planned for all the family at this year’s Waterford Festival of Food in Dungarvan, with exciting amusements, adorable bunnies, competitive duck races and much, much more.
New York Times names Waterford among top ‘52 Places’ to visit in 2024
The New York Times has named Waterford among the top places to visit worldwide in 2024 and is the only Irish location on the list. Read more
Waterford named Ireland’s cleanest city in latest IBAL litter survey
Waterford has been named Ireland’s cleanest city in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) rankings. Read more
Waterford selected as European City of Christmas 2024
The International Jury of the European Capital and City of Christmas 2024 unanimously voted to award the European City of Christmas 2024 title to Waterford City. Read more
Waterford Airport development a step closer with private sector investment secured
Waterford Airport’s major runway expansion is now a step closer after securing a €12m major private investment from Comer Group International in partnership with Bolster Group that will pay for half the proposed plan. Read more
Rosslare Europort named Ferry Port of the Year at European Ferry Shipping Summit
Rosslare Europort in Co. Wexford has been named European Ferry Port of the year at the 2023 European Ferry Shipping Summit in Malmo, Sweden with a more than six-fold increase in European services post-Brexit amongst key factors in the decision. Read more
Waterford Harvest Festival 2023 is officially here
The Waterford Harvest Festival will run from Friday the 8th September to Sunday the 10th September.
From free talks and demos, kids activities, live music, as well as a huge food and craft market, you’re sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy. 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.