SEA Waterford Winners 2022

Tramore student takes the honours at the 2022 Waterford Student Enterprise Awards

Handy Hurleys from Ard Scoil na Mara in Tramore has won the Senior category of the Waterford Student Enterprise Programme and qualified for the National Student Enterprise Final. Charlotte Balfe is the founder of Handy Hurleys, a convenient and cost-effective way to store hurleys in the home or club. The Tramore student was announced as … Continued



Nolan Farrell & Goff celebrates 45 years in business

On Tuesday April 28th, 2020 local leading legal firm Nolan Farrell and Goff celebrated 45 years in business at their premises in Newtown Lodge, Waterford City. Few businesses have been more integral in the development of Waterford and the south east over the last century. For while the firm in its current form was founded … Continued


Azzurri Sport fights against Covid-19

Waterford sports merchandiser to produce 20,000 free face masks for healthcare workers Since 1985 Azzurri Sport Limited has produced the highest quality sports merchandise from its production facility in Kilcohan, Waterford.  While many are familiar with their kits gracing Waterford’s GAA, camogie, soccer, rugby and basketball greats throughout the years, in recent weeks Azzurri has … Continued


Local Enterprise Office Waterford Welcomes Expansion of Business Supports

Expansion of Trading Online Voucher Scheme and reduction in Microfinance Ireland interest rate announced Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme and a reduction in the interest rate for Microfinance Ireland loans. … Continued


Free guidebook to support Waterford’s older people

A new free guidebook aimed at helping older people and family carers to learn more about ageing is now available in Waterford city and county. The Senior Citizen & Family Carer Essential Guidebook 2020 includes comprehensive information on the wide range of supports available to older people and their carers from the State, volunteer groups and the … Continued


Waterford takes pride of place in the White House

It was a proud moment in Waterford’s esteemed history of glass manufacturing as, this year, the traditional bowl of shamrock presented to the US President on St. Patrick’s Day originated in the Crystal County.   Sean Egan of Sean Egan Art Glass had the distinction of designing and crafting the stunning piece, entitled the “Shamrock … Continued


UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre “arranges” Daffodil Day fundraiser

With Daffodil Day on Friday March 23rd, UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre will hold a fundraising event on the day. Now in its 31st year, Daffodil Day is the Irish Cancer Society’s flagship fundraising event to help fund lifesaving research and crucial services to ensure cancer patients and their families are fully supported. On the day, … Continued


Home Instead Senior Care Open Days in Waterford City and County

Home Instead Senior Care will hold Open Days in Waterford and Dungarvan over the coming weeks to meet with those who are thinking about a career change or a return to the workplace in the New Year. Danette Connolly, Director of Care, Home Instead Senior Care said that the New Year is traditionally a very … Continued


A free introduction to the wonders of the web

The Nagle Centre is pleased to partner with the Irish Computer Society (ICS) Foundation to introduce a hands-on and practical IT course, Digital Skills for Citizens.  This free five-week course, commencing January 29th is funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. The course is primarily aimed at those who have not engaged … Continued