https://www.waterfordlive.ie https://www.waterfordlive.ie/images/logos/16/logo_colored.jpg https://www.waterfordlive.ie Competition launched for Waterford entrepreneurs with prizes for best business idea https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2060414/competition-launched-for-waterford-entrepreneurs-with-prizes-for-best-business-idea.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2060414/competition-launched-for-waterford-entrepreneurs-with-prizes-for-best-business-idea.html

'Pitch Perfect' is open to those with a new innovative idea or who have recently started a business in the county
A call-out has been issued to those with a new innovative idea or who have recently started a business in Waterford! ‘Pitch Perfect' is a Local Enterprise Office (LEO) competition

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:02 GMT Waterford City and County Council,SETU,LEO Ellie McCarthy Waterford Council aiming to develop creative space in the county's Cultural Quarter https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2051440/waterford-council-aiming-to-develop-creative-space-in-the-county-s-cultural-quarter.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2051440/waterford-council-aiming-to-develop-creative-space-in-the-county-s-cultural-quarter.html

They are inviting Expressions of Interest from parties interested in collaborating on a unique project brief.
Waterford City and County Council are inviting Expressions of Interest from parties interested in collaborating on a unique project brief. This is for the development and operation of

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:02 GMT Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council Ellie McCarthy Waterford Council announce the county's Economic Support Schemes for 2026 https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2050854/waterford-council-announce-the-county-s-economic-support-schemes-for-2026.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2050854/waterford-council-announce-the-county-s-economic-support-schemes-for-2026.html

These established schemes remain a key element of the Council’s wider economic regeneration strategy
Waterford City and County Council has announced its Economic Support Schemes for 2026 as part of their ongoing commitment to revitalising vacant and underutilised properties as well as strengt

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:03 GMT Waterford City and County Council Ellie McCarthy Major move as leading Waterford company opens new European office as expansion continues https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2048021/major-move-as-leading-waterford-company-opens-new-european-office-as-expansion-continues.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2048021/major-move-as-leading-waterford-company-opens-new-european-office-as-expansion-continues.html

Waterford engineering giant continues growth with major move into Slovakia
A leading Waterford-based company has taken another major step in its European expansion with the opening of a new office abroad. Suir Engineering, headquartered in Waterford, has announced the opening of its new offic

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:57:01 GMT Waterford Greg Mulhall Local Waterford business earns 'Rising Star' status on national stage within first year https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2047957/local-waterford-business-earns-rising-star-status-on-national-stage-within-first-year.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2047957/local-waterford-business-earns-rising-star-status-on-national-stage-within-first-year.html

AeroClime secures prestigious Rising Star accreditation in first year of business
A Waterford start-up has secured national recognition within a year of launching, marking a major milestone for the growing local business. AeroClime Refrigeration & HVAC, based in Waterford, has been awarded th

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:56:01 GMT Waterford Greg Mulhall Waterford student wins major enterprise award for one-of-a-kind business creation https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2039757/waterford-student-wins-major-enterprise-award-for-one-of-a-kind-business-creation.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2039757/waterford-student-wins-major-enterprise-award-for-one-of-a-kind-business-creation.html

‘Teenage Dirtbag,’ winner of the senior award, was created by Lilly Magee
Ferrybank business ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ from Abbey Community College has won Best Senior Student Enterprise in Waterford, now qualifying for the National Student Enterprise Finals. With the county final taking place on Mar

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:02 GMT Ferrybank,LEO,Waterford City and County Council Ellie McCarthy Waterford jewellery artist wins national award for unique keepsake creations https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2035028/waterford-jewellery-artist-wins-national-award-for-unique-keepsake-creations.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2035028/waterford-jewellery-artist-wins-national-award-for-unique-keepsake-creations.html

Angelic DNA Jewellery founder honoured at National Wedding Suppliers Awards
A Waterford jewellery artist has been recognised on the national stage after winning a major award for her personalised keepsake creations. Georgiana Chitas, founder of Angelic DNA Jewellery, recently won the Personal

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:55:01 GMT Waterford,Weddings Greg Mulhall Popular Waterford car dealership granted permission for new showroom building https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/2030236/popular-waterford-car-dealership-granted-permission-for-new-showroom-building.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/motoring/2030236/popular-waterford-car-dealership-granted-permission-for-new-showroom-building.html

Alan Galibert Car Sales is set for a new premises at an address of Six Cross Road, Kilbarry, Waterford
A popular Waterford car dealership has been granted permission to construct a new showroom building in the city. Alan Galibert Car Sales had submitted a planning application for its site at

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:58:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford city,Motoring Robert Forrest Permission granted for construction of new Aldi store in Waterford city https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2029252/permission-granted-for-construction-of-new-aldi-store-in-waterford-city.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2029252/permission-granted-for-construction-of-new-aldi-store-in-waterford-city.html

The new discount retail store is set to be constructed on the Carrickphierish Road
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new Aldi store in Waterford city. The single storey discount retail store is set to be constructed at an address of Carrickphierish Road, Ballynamo

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:53:01 GMT Waterford city,Aldi,Waterford City and County Council Robert Forrest Retail taskforce needed ‘urgently’ amid ‘prominent’ shop closures in Waterford https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2017370/retail-taskforce-needed-urgently-amid-prominent-shop-closures-in-waterford.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2017370/retail-taskforce-needed-urgently-amid-prominent-shop-closures-in-waterford.html

Cllr Joe O’Riordan made the call at the February plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
A Waterford councillor has reiterated his calls for a retail taskforce to be established, amid a number of shop closures in recent weeks. Independent councillor Joe O’Riordan spoke on the sub

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:41:01 GMT Waterford,Waterford City and County Council,Waterford city Robert Forrest Visitors to Waterford left ‘disappointed’ by sudden closure of popular museum https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2016845/visitors-to-waterford-left-disappointed-by-sudden-closure-of-popular-museum.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2016845/visitors-to-waterford-left-disappointed-by-sudden-closure-of-popular-museum.html

Cllr Mary Roche enquired about the Irish Museum of Time at the February plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council
A number of visitors to Waterford city have been left “disappointed” by the sudden closure of a popular museum, a council meeting has heard. The Irish Museum of Time, l

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:31:01 GMT Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council,Waterford Treasures Robert Forrest Fears of potential redundancies at major employer in Waterford https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2015164/fears-of-potential-redundancies-at-major-employer-in-waterford.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2015164/fears-of-potential-redundancies-at-major-employer-in-waterford.html

Potential ABP redundancies as consultation under way at Ferrybank meat plant in Waterford
ABP Food Group has confirmed it has commenced a consultation process (involving approximately 230 employees) on potential redundancies at its cutting and deboning operation at the company’s facility in F

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:56:00 GMT Ferrybank,South Kilkenny,Waterford Christopher Dunne LIVE STREAM: All winners from Ireland at the glitzy Michelin Star Awards in Dublin https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2010854/live-stream-all-winners-from-ireland-at-the-glitzy-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2010854/live-stream-all-winners-from-ireland-at-the-glitzy-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html

The prestigious ceremony is being held at the Convention Centre in Dublin, where the Michelin Guide will unveil new Michelin Stars!
A ceremony for the awarding of Michelin Star Awards for Great Britain & Ireland in 2026 is being hosted in Dublin on Monday night for the first time since the co

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:49:29 GMT Michelin Star Awards,Dublin Darren Hassett LIVE BLOG: Waterford's best restaurants and chefs on show at Michelin Star Awards in Dublin https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2010851/live-blog-waterford-s-best-restaurants-and-chefs-on-show-at-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2010851/live-blog-waterford-s-best-restaurants-and-chefs-on-show-at-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:42:30 GMT Dublin,Michelin Star Awards Darren Hassett Well-known Waterford hotel scoops major national tourism award after glowing guest reviews https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2007038/well-known-waterford-hotel-scoops-major-national-tourism-award-after-glowing-guest-reviews.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2007038/well-known-waterford-hotel-scoops-major-national-tourism-award-after-glowing-guest-reviews.html

The Waterford hotel scooped the title of Best 3 Star Hotel in Ireland at the CIÉ Tours Awards of Excellence
The team at a well-known Waterford hotel is celebrating this week after being crowned Best 3 Star Hotel in Ireland at the prestigious CIÉ Tours Awards of Excellence. Dooley’s Hotel on W

]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:56:01 GMT Waterford,Tourism,Waterford city Greg Mulhall Luxury Waterford hotel picks up 'gold' award at major national ceremony https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2003078/luxury-waterford-hotel-picks-up-gold-award-at-major-national-ceremony.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/2003078/luxury-waterford-hotel-picks-up-gold-award-at-major-national-ceremony.html

Waterford's Faithlegg House Hotel was named Best Guest Experience at the 2025 Gold Medal Awards
Waterford's Faithlegg House Hotel has been named Best Guest Experience at the 2025 Gold Medal Awards. The Gold Medal Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the hospit

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:55:01 GMT Faithlegg House Hotel,Waterford Justin Kelly Waterford economy ‘flatlining’ amid ‘imbalance’ in Government funding https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1994859/waterford-economy-flatlining-amid-imbalance-in-government-funding.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1994859/waterford-economy-flatlining-amid-imbalance-in-government-funding.html

Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor McGuinness spoke on the subject in the Dáil recently
Waterford’s economy is “flatlining” amid an “imbalance” in Government funding, the Dáil has heard. Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor McGuinness spoke on the subject during Taoiseach’s Questions recently. Deputy McGui

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:53:01 GMT Waterford,Dail Éireann,Conor D McGuinness Robert Forrest LATEST: Parts of Waterford’s North Quays project ‘well-advanced’ as council issues update https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1994163/latest-parts-of-waterfords-north-quays-project-well-advanced-as-council-issues-update.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1994163/latest-parts-of-waterfords-north-quays-project-well-advanced-as-council-issues-update.html

Works on the South Quays Plaza, the sustainable transport bridge and the new train station are continuing apace
Waterford City and County Council has issued an update on the status of the North Quays project. Works on the sustainable transport bridge will be completed over the coming months.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:54:00 GMT Waterford city,Waterford City and County Council,North Quays Robert Forrest More jobs in Waterford in 2026 but employers pushing for return to office https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/jobs/1988715/more-jobs-in-waterford-in-2026-but-employers-pushing-for-return-to-office.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/jobs/1988715/more-jobs-in-waterford-in-2026-but-employers-pushing-for-return-to-office.html

In 2025, employers took a cautious approach to hiring in the face of rising costs and the geopolitical uncertainty triggered by the trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump
The jobs market in Waterford is expected to see an 8% rise in new vacancies and job openings during 2026, ac

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:56:00 GMT Waterford Justin Kelly ‘Very sad news’ - Popular Waterford café closes its doors for final time https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1986887/very-sad-news-popular-waterford-cafe-closes-its-doors-for-final-time.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/business/1986887/very-sad-news-popular-waterford-cafe-closes-its-doors-for-final-time.html

The Granary Café on Hanover Street announced its permanent closure on social media recently
A popular café in Waterford city has closed its doors for the final time, much to the dismay of its loyal customers. The Granary Café on Hanover Street announced its permanent closure in a social media

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:53:00 GMT Waterford city,Waterford Robert Forrest