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Build connections
Meet people with a shared connection to Waterford and expand your professional network to open doors, support one another and create opportunities.
Est. 2024
Waterford · Dublin
A business network for anyone who wants to see Waterford thrive.
Déise in Dublin is a business network bringing together people with a connection to Waterford who live and work in Dublin and beyond.
The network so far
Network members
250+
Would recommend the network
100%
Meaningful connections made
88% agree
01 / Who we are
Waterford people, Dublin addresses, one shared interest.
Since launching in 2024, the network has grown significantly. Our members range from students and early-career professionals to senior leaders, CEOs and business owners, united by a shared connection to Waterford and a desire to make a positive difference.
02 / What we do
Connecting people. Creating impact.
Déise in Dublin is committed to supporting Waterford's future. We bring together people who want to use their experience, ideas and connections to help create opportunities for the county — its people, its businesses and its communities.
We do this through quarterly events that explore topics shaping Waterford's future, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to share ideas, build relationships and spark collaborations.
03 / Why get involved?
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Stay informed
Keep up to date with the people, businesses, opportunities and developments shaping Waterford's future.
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Give back
Use your knowledge, expertise and network to help support Waterford's continued growth.
04 / Our events
Next up
Our next quarterly event
Q3 2026
Connections that Count: Building Together
Q2 2026
Backing Waterford's Future: Connect & Contribute
Q1 2026
Spring Social
End of year
Festive Event
Q4 2025
Waterford's Tourism Opportunities
Q3 2025
Déise in Dublin Summer Social
Q2 2025
Starting & Scaling from Waterford
Q1 2025
Social Gathering in Dublin
Q4 2024
Launch
05 / Hosts & Sponsors
Help make the next event happen
Every Déise in Dublin event is made possible by organisations who host, sponsor and support us. We're very grateful to those who have already opened their doors.
Citi
The Mercantile Group
Crowe Ireland
House of Waterford Crystal
Fiskars
C.J. Falconer and Associates
Ogier Ireland
Google Ireland
Your company?
“It's great to walk into a room full of strangers and feel so welcome.”
Attendee, festive event 2025
06 / The committee
07 / Impact
Member feedback after our June 2026 workshop at Google HQ.
More than 90 members workshopped what they could do to support two of the region's most important growth enablers — SETU and Waterford Airport.
88%
made meaningful connections at the event
71%
committed to make intros between people and their industries to open doors
43%
confirmed they will actively promote the airport and SETU through their network
08 / Gallery
09 / Get involved
We welcome everyone who shares our passion for Waterford.
This network only works because people get involved. If you have an idea, know someone we should meet, would like to host an event, or want to help us grow the network, we'd love to hear from you. Every introduction, conversation and contribution helps us build something even stronger for Waterford.