County Galway’s oldest regional newspaper, The Tuam Herald, has appointed its first woman Editor, long-time journalist Siobhán Holliman.
Siobhán Holliman is an experienced journalist who has been working in regional broadcasting and newspapers for over 25 years.
Founded in 1837, The Tuam Herald is one of the oldest independently owned papers in the country.
Siobhán, who has been Deputy Editor at the paper since 2013, succeeds Stephen Glennon who is leaving to pursue a career outside of journalism.
A graduate of University of Ulster Coleraine and NUI Galway, Siobhán has been the NUJ nominee on the Board of the Press Council of Ireland since 2019 and has served as a Regional Newspaper representative and Cathaoirleach of the Irish Executive Council of the NUJ.
Local news has always been her passion and in October 2020, then Taoiseach Micheal Martin appointed Siobhán as a member of the Future of Media Commission in Ireland.
Throughout her career, she has won and been shortlisted for several national journalism awards, particularly in the area of health.
David Burke, Managing Director of The Tuam Herald, in welcoming Siobhán to her new position, said she was eminently suited to the role as Editor, given her length and depth of experience, both locally and nationally.
Outgoing Editor Stephen Glennon wished Siobhán the very best in her new role, praising her for her professionalism and passion for local newspapers.
