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...
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Dungarvan hoping to hold 2022 Pride Parade
Dungarvan hoping to hold 2022 Pride Parade
Jordan Norris Plans have been outlined for Dungarvan to be the first small town in Ireland to have its own LGBTQ+ Pride Parade in 2022. The Pride flag was raised high outside the Civic Offices on Friday June 4th by Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan. With June being Pride month, local publican Emilene...
Deise seeks to restore Pride
Deise seeks to restore Pride
Jordan Norris There has been widespread condemnation of two instances in which LGBTQ+ flags were removed from The Mall in Waterford City. A man in his 40s had been charged earlier last week after the first incident in which Pride flags were taken down and burnt from outside Waterford City & County Council’s...
Under The Munster Microscope: Damien Geoghegan
Under The Munster Microscope: Damien Geoghegan
Damien Geoghegan is a Fine Gael Councillor from Dungarvan who is currently serving as the Mayor of Waterford. Damien has served as a councillor for many years and is incredibly proud of his homeplace, Dungarvan. A lover of sport, the arts and all things local – Damien can often be seen at various events accompanied...
Bigger fines sought for illegal dumping
Bigger fines sought for illegal dumping
Jordan Norris A motion by Independent Councillor Declan Clune which has called upon the government to increase fines for those engaging in illegal dumping has been unanimously passed by Waterford City & County Council. The motion was passed at the April Plenary meeting of Waterford City & County Council. At...
Mayor of Waterford appears on Sky News
Mayor of Waterford appears on Sky News
Jordan Norris As part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Mayor of Waterford, Fine Gael Councillor Damien Geoghegan made an appearance on Sky News in which he outlined how St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated virtually this year – and the role of Waterford in establishing what are now commonplace traditions with regard to...