From electric mopeds to VR headsets and 3D printers, SETU Arena was the ultimate playground for engineers and tech lovers during the Toys4Engineers Expo recently. Over 80 companies from across Ireland showcased their technologies and innovations at the event which was organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership...
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Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022
Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022
The annual awards recognise the outstanding contributions of SETU academic and research staff to high quality, innovative research that enhances the reputation of the Institution both locally and internationally. Awardees were nominated by their colleagues and peers across a number of categories: Early Career...
SETU President outlines ambitions
SETU President outlines ambitions
Justine Dwyer A five-year strategic plan, with multi million euro capital investment is on the cards for SETU, according to the University’s new president, Professor Veronica Campbell last week. However, on the thorny issue of SETU’s Headquarters, President Campbell was less forthcoming and adamant that it was just a...
Breastfeeding Awareness Week marked in Carrickphierish Library
Breastfeeding Awareness Week marked in Carrickphierish Library
A unique and touching photographic exhibition that showcases the extraordinary challenge of nurturing babies was unveiled at Carrickpherish Library this week to mark National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. The theme of this year’s awareness week is “Expert help every step of the way.” 12 mothers in Waterford were...
Focus on the positives
Focus on the positives
The master craftsman responsible for the Eiriu wooden sculpture that was destroyed by fire on the Greenway last week has urged people to focus on the positive moving forward and not let one isolated incident taint Waterford’s reputation. Speaking to The Munster Express this week, John Hayes of Special Branch Carvers,...
National Transport Agency to take over Suirway bus route
National Transport Agency to take over Suirway bus route
The beleaguered bus service for Dunmore East, Passage East and Portlaw was granted an 11th hour reprieve this week when it was announced that the National Transport Agency will provide a service to those areas following the closure of local company Suirway Bus. The announcement comes following the decision of Suirway...
Double success for The Munster Express at Local Ireland Media Awards
Double success for The Munster Express at Local Ireland Media Awards
There was double success for The Munster Express at the Local Ireland Media Awards held in Mullingar last night, Thursday October 13th. The prestigious awards, sponsored by the National Lottery, celebrate excellence in local journalism and the regional news publishing industry. Munster Express News Editor Kieran...
Two nominations for The Munster Express in Local Ireland Media Awards
Two nominations for The Munster Express in Local Ireland Media Awards
The nominations have been announced for this year’s Local Ireland Media Awards, with The Munster Express shortlisted in two categories. The prestigious awards, sponsored by the National Lottery, celebrate excellence in local journalism and the regional news publishing industry. Munster Express News Editor Kieran...
Minister Naughton visits Port of Waterford
Minister Naughton visits Port of Waterford
Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton T.D. visited the Port of Waterford on September 7th. The Minister’s visit to Waterford came at an opportune time to catch up on progress with the Port’s masterplan projects. Port of Waterford’s first formal long-term infrastructure plan was finalised in 2019. Since then the Port...
Dominicans to depart
Dominicans to depart
After almost 800 years Eoghan Dalton The Dominican order is to depart Waterford after almost 800 years in the city. An ageing and dwindling number of vocations has been cited by the order, with just two Dominican friars still administering in Waterford at its friary on Bridge Street. Prior Provincial Fr John Treacey...
Crowds bid poignant farewell to Jack
Crowds bid poignant farewell to Jack
Kieran Foley Huge crowds gathered in Butlerstown last week for the funeral of 13-year-old Jack de Bromhead who died following a tragic accident at Glenbeigh Racing Festival in Kerry. The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was full to capacity on Wednesday last, with hundreds of mourners gathered...
A return to Tralee for Waterford Rose
A return to Tralee for Waterford Rose
Orla Burke from Ferrybank won Waterford’s first Rose of Tralee title back in 1977 when she was a 20-year-old student nurse. Orla remains a Rose of Tralee enthusiast and is a passionate proponent of the festival and all that it represents. In fact, the trip to the County Kerry town is an annual highlight for Orla...