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.
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 has been named Ireland’s cleanest city in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) rankings. Read more
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’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 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
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
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.
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
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