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...
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Calls to ‘scrap’ North Quays if no movement within next year
Calls to ‘scrap’ North Quays if no movement within next year
Jordan Norris Fianna Fail Councillor Adam Wyse has said that Waterford City & County Council should scrap the North Quays project if there is not any movement on the development in the next twelve months. Cllr. Wyse was speaking at the June Plenary meeting of Waterford City & County Council. He noted that it...
Kilmeaden’s John O’Leary elected Comeragh Cathaoirleach
Kilmeaden’s John O’Leary elected Comeragh Cathaoirleach
Kieran Foley Kilmeaden’s Cllr. John O’Leary has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Comeragh District of Waterford City & County Council. Cllr O’Leary (FF) has previously held the Cathaoirleach position and also recently served as Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council in 2018/2019. He was elected at...
Tom Cronin elected Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan / Lismore District
Tom Cronin elected Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan / Lismore District
Jordan Norris Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom Cronin has been elected Chairman (Cathaoirleach) of the Dungarvan / Lismore District of Waterford City & County Council for the forthcoming twelve months. The election of Cllr. Cronin to the role was proposed by outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr. James Tobin (Fianna Fáil) and...
Henry De Bromhead receives Freedom of Waterford
Henry De Bromhead receives Freedom of Waterford
Jordan Norris It was a joyous occasion at Tramore Racecourse on Thursday afternoon as the Freedom of Waterford was formally conferred upon local horse trainer Henry De Bromhead. It has been a remarkable 2021 for the Knockeen-based trainer, who trained six winners at the Cheltenham Festival in March, which included an...
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...
Dungarvan hoping to hold 2022 Pride Parade
Dungarvan hoping to hold 2022 Pride Parade
Jordan Norris Plans have been outlined for Dungarvan to be the first small town in Ireland to have its own LGBTQ+ Pride Parade in 2022. The Pride flag was raised high outside the Civic Offices on Friday June 4th by Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan. With June being Pride month, local publican Emilene...
Deise seeks to restore Pride
Deise seeks to restore Pride
Jordan Norris There has been widespread condemnation of two instances in which LGBTQ+ flags were removed from The Mall in Waterford City. A man in his 40s had been charged earlier last week after the first incident in which Pride flags were taken down and burnt from outside Waterford City & County Council’s...
Piltown’s pandemic progress
Piltown’s pandemic progress
Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, significant progress has been made during the pandemic in proactive Piltown Kieran Foley The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent imposition of various restrictions presented many unforeseen obstacles for community groups across Ireland. Current projects, future...
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...
Billy Kennedy awarded Cycling Ireland Honorary Life Membership
Billy Kennedy awarded Cycling Ireland Honorary Life Membership
Billy Kennedy has been awarded with honorary life membership of Cycling Ireland. Billy has played a leading role in cycling administration since the age of 17 when he became secretary of the National Cycling Association. His contribution to Irish Cycling continued for many years to come as he held various roles...
Recruitment: May 25th
Recruitment: May 25th
Tramore Medical Clinic – Medical Administrator Tramore Medical Clinic are currently recruiting for a full time Medical Administrator to join their busy multi-doctor practice. Applicants for the position must have the ability to work in a busy clinical environment; good administrative skills and competent IT...
