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...
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SEMRA ‘deeply humbled’ by Ryan family donation
SEMRA ‘deeply humbled’ by Ryan family donation
Jordan Norris The South East Mountain Rescue Association has noted they are ‘deeply humbled’ by the generosity of the family of the late Gillian Ryan, following the donation of a significant sum of money to the group following a fundraiser in her memory. Gillian (37) died in tragic circumstances when she was out...
Glanbia given green light for Belview plant
Glanbia given green light for Belview plant
Jordan Norris Glanbia have been given the green light to go ahead with the proposed development of a cheese plant at its Belview premises, after a High Court judge dismissed An Taisce’s appeal to bring the case to the Court of Appeal. Back in May, An Taisce confirmed their intention to seek leave to appeal the recent...
‘Complex’ Covid-19 outbreak in Dungarvan
‘Complex’ Covid-19 outbreak in Dungarvan
Jordan Norris The incidence rate of COVID-19 in Dungarvan is the second highest in Ireland according to the latest figures, with Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronan Glynn, citing that 180 confirmed cases have been linked to a local pub. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, it was revealed that the incidence...
Under The Munster Microscope: Janet Carey
Under The Munster Microscope: Janet Carey
Jordan Norris Janet Carey is a Waterford City native, best known for her role as Marketing and Business Development Manager at Tramore’s Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. She has been involved in the project from the beginning, having spent 35 years in graphic and web design and marketing, with vast experience in the...
Seamus Ryan elected Metropolitan Mayor
Seamus Ryan elected Metropolitan Mayor
Jordan Norris Labour Party Councillor Seamus Ryan has been elected as the Mayor of the Metropolitan District of Waterford for the forthcoming twelve months. Cllr. Ryan, who previously served as Mayor of Waterford in 2004, will take over from Independent Councillor Davy Daniels, who saw his third term come to an end....
Joe Kelly elected Mayor of Waterford City & County
Joe Kelly elected Mayor of Waterford City & County
Jordan Norris Independent Councillor Joe Kelly has been elected as the Mayor of Waterford City & County for the forthcoming twelve months. Cllr. Kelly was elected at the AGM of Waterford City & County Council on Thursday last, having defeated fellow Independent Councillor Mary Roche by 17 votes to 15. He...
Future of Waterford Airport in doubt
Future of Waterford Airport in doubt
Jordan Norris The future of Waterford Airport has been cast into doubt as it emerged that the €5m emergency funding put in place by the government is set to be pulled by the Department of Transport. The Department is of the view that the payments ‘cannot be continued’ as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the...
50 new jobs as Horizon Therapeutics buys EirGen’s Waterford plant
50 new jobs as Horizon Therapeutics buys EirGen’s Waterford plant
Jordan Norris Biotech company Horizon Therapeutics is to establish a manufacturing facility in Waterford which will employ about 90 people. Horizon Therapeutics has agreed a deal to buy the existing drug product manufacturing facility currently operated by EirGen Pharma in the IDA Business Park. 40 of EirGen’s...
Calls to ‘scrap’ North Quays if no movement within next year
Calls to ‘scrap’ North Quays if no movement within next year
Jordan Norris Fianna Fail Councillor Adam Wyse has said that Waterford City & County Council should scrap the North Quays project if there is not any movement on the development in the next twelve months. Cllr. Wyse was speaking at the June Plenary meeting of Waterford City & County Council. He noted that it...
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...