John Murphy reappointed Chairperson at Tirlán Co-Op agm

By Dan Walsh

Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited has confirmed that Wexford farmer John G. Murphy from Ballinacoola, Craanford, Gorey, has been reappointed as Chairperson for a further two-year term.

Chairperson Murphy was appointed to the Board on June 29^th, 2010, and to the position of Vice-Chairperson on June 2^nd, 2017. He was first appointed Chairperson on October 8^th 2020. He has completed a Diploma in Corporate Direction from University College Cork.

Mr Murphy recently attended the annual general meeting of Gorey Agricultural Show held in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, and confirmed that Tirlán is the main sponsor for the Gorey Agricultural Show taking place at Ashton, Ballycanew, on Saturday, June 15^th.

Gerard O’Brien from Co. Waterford and Thomas Phelan from Co. Laois have been appointed to the two Vice-Chairperson positions.

Pat Murphy, Vice-Chairperson and Patrick Whyte retired as Directors from the Board of the Co-op at this week’s annual general meeting. James O’Brien from Co. Kilkenny and James Finn from Co. Tipperary were appointed to the Co-op Board because of the vacancies arising.