A significant milestone in Ireland’s aviation infrastructure was marked yesterday (Monday) with the  official sod-turning ceremony at Waterford Airport today (Monday, 18th May 2026).

The ceremony was performed by the Deputy Mayor of Waterford, Councillor John Pratt and members of Waterford City and County Council.

Public representatives, stakeholders and members of the local business community gathered in the terminal building before stepping out across the existing Runway 21 to officially turn the sod on the new €30 million construction phase of the airport development.

Damien and the 'Deise Today' team were there to watch in all happen - and speak to all involved.

You can tune into the special programme by clicking on the image above!

A significant milestone in Ireland&rsquo;s aviation infrastructure was marked yesterday (Monday) with the&nbsp; official sod-turning ceremony at Waterford Airport today (Monday, 18th May 2026).
The ceremony was performed by the Deputy Mayor of Waterford, Councillor John Pratt and members of Waterford City and County Council.
Public representatives, stakeholders and members of the local business community gathered in the terminal building before stepping out across the existing Runway 21 to officially turn the sod on the new &euro;30 million construction phase of the airport development.
Damien and the 'Deise Today' team were there to watch in all happen - and speak to all involved.
You can tune into the special programme by clicking on the image above!

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Déise Today is Waterford's flagship talk show. If it's happening in Waterford, it's being discussed on Déise Today. If you have a story to share with us, email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:deisetoday@wlrfm.com">deisetoday@wlrfm.com</a>. Listen back here.