Leading communications firm, Healy Communications, has announced two new senior appointments. This comes following significant growth by the firm in its core offering of PR, media training and content creation. The company, which was founded by Jonathan Healy in 2017 is continuing to expand its operations with the...
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New Fianna Fáil councillors ratified
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New Fianna Fáil councillors ratified
Justine Dwyer Two new female councillors took their seats at the table of Waterford City and County Council to be ratified at the October plenary meeting in City Hall last week. Cllr. Mairead Tobin (FF) steps into her father’s shoes, the late James Tobin, who passed away recently, whilst Stephanie Keating (FF) takes...
Waterford scoops 14 prestigious food awards
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Waterford scoops 14 prestigious food awards
Food and drink producers from Co. Waterford were awarded for their hard work on Friday 30 September by scooping titles in the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Awards. The Irish Food Awards, celebrating and rewarding the very best tasting Irish food and drink products, and the passionate, driven producers who make it,...
County Senior Camogie Final
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County Senior Camogie Final
Thomas Keane De La Salle won a first ever county senior camogie championship at the SETU Arena on Saturday afternoon last, proving too strong for a Gailltír side that were looking to win five titles in a row. Gailltír went into this game without Ciara Jackman, Margo Heffernan, Maeve Sheridan, Holly Flynn and Aoife...
The ultimate playground at Toys4Engineers
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The ultimate playground at Toys4Engineers
From electric mopeds to VR headsets and 3D printers, SETU Arena was the ultimate playground for engineers and tech lovers during the Toys4Engineers Expo recently. Over 80 companies from across Ireland showcased their technologies and innovations at the event which was organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership...
Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022
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Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022
The annual awards recognise the outstanding contributions of SETU academic and research staff to high quality, innovative research that enhances the reputation of the Institution both locally and internationally. Awardees were nominated by their colleagues and peers across a number of categories: Early Career...
SETU President outlines ambitions
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SETU President outlines ambitions
Justine Dwyer A five-year strategic plan, with multi million euro capital investment is on the cards for SETU, according to the University’s new president, Professor Veronica Campbell last week. However, on the thorny issue of SETU’s Headquarters, President Campbell was less forthcoming and adamant that it was just a...
Breastfeeding Awareness Week marked in Carrickphierish Library
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Breastfeeding Awareness Week marked in Carrickphierish Library
A unique and touching photographic exhibition that showcases the extraordinary challenge of nurturing babies was unveiled at Carrickpherish Library this week to mark National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. The theme of this year’s awareness week is “Expert help every step of the way.” 12 mothers in Waterford were...
Focus on the positives
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Focus on the positives
The master craftsman responsible for the Eiriu wooden sculpture that was destroyed by fire on the Greenway last week has urged people to focus on the positive moving forward and not let one isolated incident taint Waterford’s reputation. Speaking to The Munster Express this week, John Hayes of Special Branch Carvers,...
National Transport Agency to take over Suirway bus route
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National Transport Agency to take over Suirway bus route
The beleaguered bus service for Dunmore East, Passage East and Portlaw was granted an 11th hour reprieve this week when it was announced that the National Transport Agency will provide a service to those areas following the closure of local company Suirway Bus. The announcement comes following the decision of Suirway...
Double success for The Munster Express at Local Ireland Media Awards
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Double success for The Munster Express at Local Ireland Media Awards
There was double success for The Munster Express at the Local Ireland Media Awards held in Mullingar last night, Thursday October 13th. The prestigious awards, sponsored by the National Lottery, celebrate excellence in local journalism and the regional news publishing industry. Munster Express News Editor Kieran...
Two nominations for The Munster Express in Local Ireland Media Awards
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Two nominations for The Munster Express in Local Ireland Media Awards
The nominations have been announced for this year’s Local Ireland Media Awards, with The Munster Express shortlisted in two categories. The prestigious awards, sponsored by the National Lottery, celebrate excellence in local journalism and the regional news publishing industry. Munster Express News Editor Kieran...