Starting up a new business requires planning, patience and more than a smidgen of optimism given the head-first plunge that...
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A reader shares her major cash concerns
A reader shares her major cash concerns
As Greece moves closer to a sovereign debt default, the issues raised by the following reader represents the concerns and fears...
Just four of 193 investor visits were to Waterford
Just four of 193 investor visits were to Waterford
Of 193 IDA-organised visits by prospective foreign direct investors in the first five months of this year, just six looked at...
City centre bars sold to ‘superb’ new owners
City centre bars sold to ‘superb’ new owners
At a time when bars continue to close around the country, public houses and night clubs in Waterford city are being re-opened...
Major retailers eyeing city’s ‘new beginning’
Major retailers eyeing city’s ‘new beginning’
Major high street retailers are said to be noting new commercial developments in Waterford city with keen interest, The Munster...
Ex-Crystal workers receive €4m for retraining efforts
Ex-Crystal workers receive €4m for retraining efforts
The European Parliament last week approved the European Globalisation Fund (EGF) application which will assist the 650 Waterford...
Banks flexing muscle on mortgage holders
Banks flexing muscle on mortgage holders
New rules, and even some old rules that are being revisited, are turning the mortgage process into an even more daunting task...
Campaign to save regional route reaches EU Commission
Campaign to save regional route reaches EU Commission
Minister of State Sean Connick, along with Waterford City Councillors David Cullinane, Jack Walsh and Gary Wyse have voiced...
Ben Bernanke’s ignorance another reason to own gold
Ben Bernanke’s ignorance another reason to own gold
Last week, an extraordinary thing happened in Washington that you should know about. US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke,...
IFA: river basin assurances to please farmers
IFA: river basin assurances to please farmers
Assurances given to farmers by the Government regarding the management of the south east’s river basin districts (RBD) have been...
Jobs boost for New Ross as courier firm expands
Jobs boost for New Ross as courier firm expands
The expansion of a courier firm in New Ross, both in terms of factory floor space and employment levels has been commended by...
Spellbinding tales spun at Immrama writing festival
Spellbinding tales spun at Immrama writing festival
The eighth Immrama Festival of Travel Writing was another unbridled success last weekend, as Lismore played host to some of the...
