Justine Dwyer Twenty per cent of Waterford City’s population was not born in Ireland according to local Fianna Fail councillor Eamon Quinlan this week who has called for a burial ground for different faiths. At the most recent Metropolitan meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr Quinlan raised the fact...
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New Fianna Fáil councillors ratified
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...
Under The Munster Microscope: Eamon Quinlan
Under The Munster Microscope: Eamon Quinlan
Jordan Norris Eamon Quinlan is a Fianna Fáil Councillor from Waterford. A former Mayor of Waterford City & Governor of University College Cork, Eamon represents the Tramore / Waterford City West area. A lover of history and a recent law graduate, Cllr. Quinlan has always been actively involved in his community...
Kilmeaden’s John O’Leary elected Comeragh Cathaoirleach
Kilmeaden’s John O’Leary elected Comeragh Cathaoirleach
Kieran Foley Kilmeaden’s Cllr. John O’Leary has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Comeragh District of Waterford City & County Council. Cllr O’Leary (FF) has previously held the Cathaoirleach position and also recently served as Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council in 2018/2019. He was elected at...
Tom Cronin elected Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan / Lismore District
Tom Cronin elected Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan / Lismore District
Jordan Norris Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom Cronin has been elected Chairman (Cathaoirleach) of the Dungarvan / Lismore District of Waterford City & County Council for the forthcoming twelve months. The election of Cllr. Cronin to the role was proposed by outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr. James Tobin (Fianna Fáil) and...
Diary of a ‘dryland’ sailor
Diary of a ‘dryland’ sailor
Lt. Cdr Eddie Mulligan’s last day in uniform was Tuesday 16th March 2021 after almost 37 years in uniform. St Patrick’s Day was the first day since he was 17 that he was no longer subject to Military Law. Having joined An Slua Muiri in 1984, Eddie went on to join the Navy in 1987. After a year as a seaman on board LE...
Contract awarded for second UHW Cath Lab
Contract awarded for second UHW Cath Lab
Jordan Norris A construction contract has been awarded for the building of a second catheterisation lab at University Hospital Waterford, with works set to begin on site at the start of May. The contract has been awarded to Tom O’Brien Construction, who are based in Bilberry Business Park, Waterford. The group...