It has been reported that US oil pipeline billionaire Kelcy Warren, who owns Castletown House and Estate in Co. Kilkenny, is behind the €30m investment in Waterford Airport. While the identity of the investor has not been released publicly, due to a non-disclosure agreement between shareholders and stakeholders, Mr....
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Airport investment divides opinion on Waterford Council
Airport investment divides opinion on Waterford Council
“THERE’S no other fairy godmother going to come along with €30m and say here you go,” that’s according to independent Councillor Declan Barry, who represents Waterford Council alongside Fine Gael Councillor Jim Darcy, on Waterford Airport’s Board of Management as the new investment deal was negotiated last week. The...
40th Anniversary of Ryanair’s first flight from Waterford Airport
40th Anniversary of Ryanair’s first flight from Waterford Airport
Today, July 8, marks the 40th Anniversary of the first flight by Ryanair from Waterford Airport. Waterford Airport was granted its operational licence in December, 1981 by the Department of Transport. Later, in 1982, the airport was granted a licence for international flights. The first Ryanair flight to London...
Jockey flies from Waterford Airport directly after Tramore win
Jockey flies from Waterford Airport directly after Tramore win
We had a nice encounter recently with a racing jockey in Tramore, with a taste for flying. We met Jockey Patrick O Hanlon, outside Tramore Racecourse on Saturday last, dressed in his racing apparel and asked if he was trying to get somewhere. He told us he was hoping for a taxi. He had just won the first race two...
Waterford Airport ‘tip of the iceberg’ for under-investment in Waterford
Waterford Airport ‘tip of the iceberg’ for under-investment in Waterford
General Election candidate Killian Mangan Killian Mangan, Progressive Independent For Waterford, who is standing for the General Election in the Waterford Constituency, has said Waterford Airport is just the tip of the iceberg, with countless other examples of underinvestment in our county hidden beneath the surface....
Board of Waterford Airport responds to Minister Ryan’s comments
Board of Waterford Airport responds to Minister Ryan’s comments
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has agreed that better balanced regional development is needed in Ireland and the south east, which includes aviation infrastructure. His comments were welcomed by the Board of Waterford Airport, which issued a statement: “Waterford Airport welcomes Minister Eamon Ryan’s comments that he...
Hopes for airport take-off
Hopes for airport take-off
Eoghan Dalton A make-or-break meeting at Waterford Airport this week will reveal whether it has achieved up to €8 million private investment to secure the company’s future. Its board of directors is meeting Wednesday and will hear from a key shareholder on whether negotiations to secure a backer have been...
Deirdre Clune MEP supports new runway at Waterford Airport
Deirdre Clune MEP supports new runway at Waterford Airport
Kieran Walsh The Munster Express attended a recent 3-day plenary session in Strasbourg, where most MEPS appeared in person and some from their home capitals. Deirdre Clune spoke to The Munster Express. She voiced support for the runway expansion at Waterford and is well aware of the situation from her time as a...
CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
Runway extension at Waterford Airport granted approval Justine Dwyer Waterford Airport is preparing for take-off once more following the announcement that An Bord Pleanála has approved the long-awaited runway extension at the facility. The news was greeted with widespread relief from all political parties, Waterford...
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...
‘Uncertain future’ for Waterford Airport without runway extension
‘Uncertain future’ for Waterford Airport without runway extension
Jordan Norris It would be ‘hard to see’ a long-term future for Waterford Airport without the proposed 900m lengthening of its runway, says Fine Gael Senator John Cummins. Senator Cummins, who sat on the board of Waterford Airport from 2014-2019, told the Munster Express, that in his time on the board – a decision was...
€57m whiskey site gets go-ahead
€57m whiskey site gets go-ahead
Kieran Foley Planning permission has been granted for a major whiskey maturation facility in Waterford, which will have a value of €57m when built. Stafford Bonded, a Wexford family business involved in the bond storage of alcohol, last week received 10-year planning permission from Waterford City & County...
