Jordan Norris Eamon Quinlan is a Fianna Fáil Councillor from Waterford. A former Mayor of Waterford City & Governor of University College Cork, Eamon represents the Tramore / Waterford City West area. A lover of history and a recent law graduate, Cllr. Quinlan has always been actively involved in his community...
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Twenty20 Beef Club takes coveted European Award for Cooperative Innovation
Twenty20 Beef Club takes coveted European Award for Cooperative Innovation
A dairy calf-to-beef production system that improves economic, social and environmental sustainability has emerged victorious in a European Awards programme for Cooperative Innovation. The Twenty20 Beef Club, a partnership between Glanbia Ireland and Kepak Group, has won a coveted European Award for Cooperative...
Theatre Royal announces Jamie Beamish as first-ever ‘artist in residence’
Theatre Royal announces Jamie Beamish as first-ever ‘artist in residence’
Waterford-born, Bridgerton/ Derry Girls actor Jamie Beamish has been announced as the first ever ‘artist in residence’ at the Theatre Royal. The residency, to commence later this summer, will involve Jamie creating a new piece of theatre for and about Waterford. During his 9-month stint with the Theatre Royal, Jamie...
Glanbia given green light for Belview plant
Glanbia given green light for Belview plant
Jordan Norris Glanbia have been given the green light to go ahead with the proposed development of a cheese plant at its Belview premises, after a High Court judge dismissed An Taisce’s appeal to bring the case to the Court of Appeal. Back in May, An Taisce confirmed their intention to seek leave to appeal the recent...
Future of Waterford Airport in doubt
Future of Waterford Airport in doubt
Jordan Norris The future of Waterford Airport has been cast into doubt as it emerged that the €5m emergency funding put in place by the government is set to be pulled by the Department of Transport. The Department is of the view that the payments ‘cannot be continued’ as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the...
Waterford Chamber wins Local Authority Collaboration Award
Waterford Chamber wins Local Authority Collaboration Award
Waterford Chamber has been named winner of the Local Authority Collaboration Award at the Chamber Awards 2021. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by Zurich, recognise the outstanding work of chambers of commerce throughout the country in supporting local, regional and national business. They also...
50 new jobs as Horizon Therapeutics buys EirGen’s Waterford plant
50 new jobs as Horizon Therapeutics buys EirGen’s Waterford plant
Jordan Norris Biotech company Horizon Therapeutics is to establish a manufacturing facility in Waterford which will employ about 90 people. Horizon Therapeutics has agreed a deal to buy the existing drug product manufacturing facility currently operated by EirGen Pharma in the IDA Business Park. 40 of EirGen’s...
Ireland’s oldest region set for busy summer months
Ireland’s oldest region set for busy summer months
Ireland’s oldest city and county is getting ready and looking forward to welcoming visitors to Waterford and the sunny Southeast. There are high expectations for a busy summer ahead as the nation dusts off the suitcases, ready for a summer on Irish shores once again. As hotels reopen their doors and outdoor...
Minister Noonan officially opens Irish Museum of Time
Minister Noonan officially opens Irish Museum of Time
The spectacular Irish Museum of Time was officially opened in Waterford on Monday June 14th by Minister Malcolm Noonan TD. The museum is the only horological museum on the island of Ireland and boasts the finest collection of Irish watches and clocks in the world. The Irish Museum of Time is located in the heart of...
Business success for Rathgormack’s Ciara Hennebry
Business success for Rathgormack’s Ciara Hennebry
In November 2020, we saw the launch of Croía Ireland by Ciara Hennebry, local Businesswoman from Rathgormack Co. Waterford. Croía Ireland was born out of a passion and desire to help and support Irish businesses. It is the nation’s new one-stop-shop for buying Irish brands and Irish-made products online. Since...
AIB’s John McSweeney takes over as President of Waterford Chamber
AIB’s John McSweeney takes over as President of Waterford Chamber
AIB Bank’s John McSweeney was elected President of Waterford Chamber at the 234th AGM, which took place online on Tuesday, June 8th. Originally from Cork, John moved to Waterford in 1996 with AIB Bank having worked previously in Kerry, and has held a number of different management roles in Waterford and the South...
Start-ups & entrepreneurs sought for new Waterford Council-WIT research study
Start-ups & entrepreneurs sought for new Waterford Council-WIT research study
‘Helping innovation to thrive’ Have you experience of starting or growing a company? Have you ideas about what practical actions could be taken to assist local entrepreneurs and start-ups to drive new enterprise initiatives in our county? Could you spare half an hour, to share your views? Waterford Local Enterprise...
