A Kilrush native has been appointed Managing Director of a major publishing group.Irene Hamilton has been appointed by Johnston Press as managing director for the company's Munster titles, which include the Limerick Leader, Clonmel Nationalist, Tipperary Star and South Tipp Today.
Born in Kilrush, Co Clare, and daughter to Brendan and Rita Griffin, she was one of the driving forces behind the successful launch of the Clare People in 2005, where she went on to head up the advertising and marketing department.
