Eoghan Dalton A make-or-break meeting at Waterford Airport this week will reveal whether it has achieved up to €8 million private investment to secure the company’s future. Its board of directors is meeting Wednesday and will hear from a key shareholder on whether negotiations to secure a backer have been...
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South East TU comes into being
South East TU comes into being
Justine Dwyer A senior Trinity College Professor has been appointed the first President of the newly formed South East Technical University (SETU) which came into being on Sunday May 1st. Professor Veronica Campbell’s appointment was designated by the Minister for Further Education Simon Harris. Originally from...
Waterford Chamber Business Expo open to all
Waterford Chamber Business Expo open to all
With over 100 exhibitors, the Waterford Chamber Business Expo, which takes place on Thursday, May 12th in Tom Murphy Car Sales Mercedes Benz on the Cork Road, is set to bring the business community back together again after a two year absence. Barry Murphy, Tom Murphy Car Sales; John McSweeney, Waterford Chamber...
County fire service ‘in crisis’
County fire service ‘in crisis’
Kieran Foley County Waterford’s Fire Service is in “crisis” according to a local Councillor. Raising the issue at the April Comeragh District meeting of Waterford City & County Council last week, Cllr Declan Clune (Ind) said there is a “significant safety issue in relation to the provision of fire services in our...
Hospital review finds ‘unsafe’ care
Hospital review finds ‘unsafe’ care
UHW included in review of nine hospitals Kieran Foley An independent review of nine hospitals across the country, including University Hospital Waterford (UHW), has found ‘unsafe’ and ‘unacceptable’ treatment caused by overcrowding and staff shortages. The Independent Review of Unplanned Care...
A Greenway vision realised
A Greenway vision realised
It’s now five years since the Waterford Greenway was officially opened – but the path to success wasn’t smooth as members of the voluntary Déise Greenway Group know only too well . Last week marked five years since the official opening of the wonderful Waterford Greenway. Saturday March 25th 2017 was a glorious day...
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
University Hospital Waterford (UHW) has announced it is the first Health Service Executive (HSE) hospital in Ireland to become JAM Card friendly. The hospital joins with many other Irish organisations and businesses in introducing this Quality Care initiative for those who need extra patience or space in any given...
Rethinking of the Theatre Royal aims to put Waterford ‘back on the touring map’
Rethinking of the Theatre Royal aims to put Waterford ‘back on the touring map’
Eoghan Dalton A rethinking of the Theatre Royal is aiming to put Waterford firmly back on the touring map for national musicians and emerging local acts alike. It’s thanks to a conversion of the venue’s main auditorium into an intimate venue, by using the full space of the stage for seating instead...
Transforming South Kilkenny
Transforming South Kilkenny
PICTURESQUE Piltown is certainly punching above its weight in terms of community spirit, pride of place and entrepreneurial activities. Although the village was bypassed in 2002 with the opening of the upgraded N24, Piltown has managed to retain a vibrant atmosphere combined with a quaint charm. Boasting a number of...
Butler welcomes €150 million for Rural Communities
Butler welcomes €150 million for Rural Communities
Justine Dwyer Rural communities in Waterford are to benefit from a €150 million package of supports to rejuvenate country towns and villages as announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development last week. Local Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, advised Waterford’s community...
Greenway links to Glenmore and Slieverue villages
Greenway links to Glenmore and Slieverue villages
Eddie Synnott Roadplan Consulting Ltd have been commissioned by Kilkenny County Council, in association with Kilkenny Leader Partnership, to seek to form links and create connectivity from the South East Greenway to Glenmore and Slieverue villages, to “drive activity” and allow local access to the Greenway. Roadplan...
TQS Integration takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
TQS Integration takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
TQS Integration was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards on Friday, March 4th by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Joe Kelly, during a live virtual awards ceremony. The global consulting, engineering and technology company also picked up the Business of the Year (150+...
