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Ryanair CEO interested in new service from South-East airport

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary has stated that if Waterford Airport gets a runway capable of taking jet planes, then the airline would likely offer a route from there. O'Leary made the comments when speaking to media, politicians and civil ...

10 Oct 2022 at 16:17

Thomastown

Ryanair interested in new service from the South-East

02 Nov 2022 at 19:20

Thomastown

Waterford Airport gets clearance for runway extension, backed by Kilkenny funding

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, who is a former member of the board at Waterford Airport, has welcomed the news that An Bord Pleanála have granted planning permission for the lengthening and widening of the existing runway, as well ...

08 Feb 2022 at 14:09

Thomastown

Airport near Kilkenny could become Ireland’s first dedicated centre for aerospace research

A new report shows Waterford Airport could become Ireland’s first dedicated centre for aerospace research and development in Ireland. Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, a member of the Governing Board of the South East Technological University, has been ...

25 Apr 2024 at 16:38

Local News

'Aviation centre of excellence' for Kilkenny and the South-East?

MEP for Kilkenny and Ireland South, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, believes that the South-East of Ireland can become a global centre of excellence for the aviation industry. Ní Mhurchú was speaking at a special event celebrating SETU’s recent ...

01 Apr 2025 at 15:43

South Kilkenny

Could regular flights return to airport near South Kilkenny?

Councillors in South Kilkenny have called on the local authority to write to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien in support of Waterford Airport in its endeavours to secure vital funding to progress its capabilities for air ...

03 Jun 2025 at 17:59

Local News

Significant meeting on issue of regional airport to be held in Kilkenny

MEP for Kilkenny and Ireland South, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, will hold a public meeting on the future of Waterford Airport along with Kilkenny TD Peter 'Chap' Cleere, on Friday, May 30. In a statement to Kilkenny Live, Ní Mhurchú has ...

12 May 2025 at 12:35

Local News

'Aviation centre of excellence' for Kilkenny and the South-East?

18 Apr 2025 at 13:35

National News

Forgotten Irish airport set for expansion as new €30 million investment plan revealed

A forgotten Irish airport is set to be expanded after a new €30 million investment plan was announced on Thursday morning. The Bolster Group says it has secured a 'comprehensive funding package' to fund the redevelopment of ...

02 Oct 2025 at 17:12

Local News

Airport near Kilkenny could be set for major expansion - see full details!

07 Oct 2025 at 11:53

South Kilkenny

Major airport investment approved paving the way for commercial flights near Kilkenny

Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) has approved a landmark investment proposal that will secure the future of Waterford Airport and deliver a transformative €30 million redevelopment project fully funded through ...

20 Oct 2025 at 17:30

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