Rebirth of Waterford Crystal in Ireland

WORK is under way to bring small-scale production of Waterford Crystal back to its Irish birthplace as the company's former flagship factory goes up for sale.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Jan 2010, 20:31 BST

Updated 5th Jan 2010, 20:33 BST

The furnace was switched off at the world-renowned plant and manufacturing outsourced after its parent company, Waterford Wedgwood, went into receivership exactly a year ago.

But new life is being breathed into the brand in the form of a production, tourist and retail outlet in the heart of Waterford city that will create 100 jobs.