Civic honour bestowed on proud Waterford man hailed as 'pillar of the community'
Mayoral reception hosted for Richie Purcell who is the longest-serving members of the Red Cross in Waterford
The Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Jason Murphy, has formally honoured retired paramedic and long-serving member of the Irish Red Cross Richie Purcell.
The mayoral reception at City Hall was hosted following a proposal from Cllr Adam Gary Wyse to honour Riche who has served the local community for more than 40 years. The Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford, Cllr Joe Kelly, also attended.
Cllr Wyse says Richie Purcell was a more than deserving recipient of the civic honour.