Justine Dwyer The first president of SETU Professor Veronica Campbell said this week that she was both delighted and honoured to take up the position and looked forward to the challenge that lay ahead. The new Technical University for the South East officially came into being on May 1st – a merger of WIT and...
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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...
South-East cannot remain ‘silent’ on Rescue 117, says Shanahan
South-East cannot remain ‘silent’ on Rescue 117, says Shanahan
Recent activity numbers for Rescue 117 in the South East indicate that the service was up to 25% busier last year than the previous year, almost 900 missions, according to Independent Waterford Deputy Matt Shanahan who continued his campaign to try and save the service this week. Growing concerns for the future of...
Creative Community Art Exhibition at Garter Lane
Creative Community Art Exhibition at Garter Lane
There’s no denying that lockdown has been challenging for all of us, but it has also given us plenty of opportunities. For many, more time at home meant a chance to step outside our comfort zone and discover new talents and passions. In October 2020, Waterford Area Partnership, Waterford and Wexford ETB, Healthy...
SEMRA ‘deeply humbled’ by Ryan family donation
SEMRA ‘deeply humbled’ by Ryan family donation
Jordan Norris The South East Mountain Rescue Association has noted they are ‘deeply humbled’ by the generosity of the family of the late Gillian Ryan, following the donation of a significant sum of money to the group following a fundraiser in her memory. Gillian (37) died in tragic circumstances when she was out...
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...
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...
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...
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...