With the welcome rise in temperatures and the country optimistic for a good summer, advisory warnings for exposure to the sun and the effects of the heat are sure to follow. However, according to Home Instead Waterford, older people are at increased risk of heat related illness, especially if they live alone, have medical conditions … Continued
SETU held its inaugural award ceremony for students from the Departments of Science and Land Science at the Waterford Campus on Wednesday, 8 June 2022. Following two years of virtual award ceremonies, students across multiple disciplines within both departments were recognised at this live event for their outstanding achievements throughout the year. This event does … Continued
Zevas Communications, a Cork-based outsourcing company which already employs over 150 people in Cork, Dublin and Waterford, today announced its plans to expand into northeast Cork, creating an additional 50 jobs for its new ‘hub’ in Mitchelstown. With its headquarters in Cork city, Zevas has three centres across Ireland bolstered by a robust remote worker … Continued
EirGen Pharma announce the expansion of its Oral Solid Dose business in Waterford. EirGen Pharma has acquired a new building in the IDA Industrial Estate in Waterford which will facilitate an expansion of its Oral Solid Dose manufacturing and packaging capabilities. The new facility will provide an additional 3,500m2 of state-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging capabilities … Continued
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
As the country moves into Phase 2 in the Government’s Roadmap to Recovery, small businesses that have managed to operate through the pandemic, recently reopened or are due to reopen are being encouraged to apply for the Local Authority Restart Grant through Waterford City and County Council. The Restart Grant gives direct grant aid to … Continued
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
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
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
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
