With millions of euro in funding announced, and a host of new buildings opened, Thursday was a bumper day for West Waterford.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development spent the day in the county.
Minister Heather Humphreys was on what can best be described as a whistle-stop tour of Waterford.
Have a listen to this report, as WLR was there to capture the reactions of locals to the announcements made.
To listen, click the play button in the image above.