Profile – Waterford Gaeltacht
County Waterford
County Waterford is located on the south coast of Ireland. Its main city is Waterford. County Waterford is a prime business location, this is reflected in the range of high profile national and international companies with a presence in the county. It offers to a wide range of sectors including retail, healthcare, bio-pharmacy, pharmaceuticals and shared services and tourism.
The Waterford Gaeltacht of Ring and Old Parish
Six miles west of Dún Garbhán (Dungarvan) lies the small coastal Gaeltacht area of Waterford. This Gaeltacht region embraces the Parish of Rinn Ua gCuanach (Ring) and An Sean Phobal (Old Parish).
Six miles west of Dún Garbhán (Dungarvan) lies the small coastal Gaeltacht area of Waterford. This Gaeltacht region embraces the Parish of Rinn Ua gCuanach (Ring) and An Sean Phobal (Old Parish).
Local industries/enterprises
Údarás na Gaeltachta have selectively targeted certain areas of industry, in particular those which produce sophisticated and high value added products and services. These offer the best growth potential and the best prospects of generating long term sustainable employment. Economic activities in the Waterford Gaeltacht include audio-visual activities and telecommunications, marine based natural resources and engineering.
Transportation systems
Waterford is well served by international airports and ferry ports which link Ireland with Britain, Continental Europe and North America. The road and rail network to and from Waterford from other major centres are very good.
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N9 to Dublin, Carlow, (N8 Kilkenny)
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N25 to Cork and New Ross, Wexford, Rosslare
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N24 to Limerick, Shannon, Galway
Distance from An Rinn/ Sean Phobal to:
Waterford Airport 32m/53km
Dublin Int’l Airport 146m/234km
Shannon Airport 89m/143km
Cork Int’l Airport 59m/94km
Air services
Waterford Airport www.waterfordairport.ie
Dublin Airport www.dublinairport.com
Shannon Airport www.shannonairport.com
Rail services
Iarnród Éireann provide an excellent on-line interactive timetable and route planner which you can access at www.irishrail.ie
Bus services
There are both national and local bus services, and excellent long-distance and local independent operators offering regular connections to Dublin airport. Further information: www.buseireann.ie
Medical services in County Waterford
Waterford Regional Hospital
Education in the Gaeltacht
Pre-School 2
Primary Schools 3
Secondary Schools 1
Third level education
Waterford Institute of Technology www.wit.ie
University College Cork www.ucc.ie
University of Limerick www.ul.ie
Cork Institute of Technology www.cit.ie
Training for industry
FÁS Employment Services Offices provide career advice and guidance including information on job and training opportunities as well as temporary employment options.
Recreational facilities
County Waterford offers everything you could ask for in terms of recreation and amenities. A natural playground for golf, equestrian, walking, angling, fishing, water sports, arts and crafts and cycling enthusiasts. Further information:
Telecommunications services
Advanced telecommunications services are critical for the attraction of direct investment, for the development of indigenous industry and the promotion of the knowledge economy.