Feeney replaces Reilly at helm of Western People

THE managing director of the Western People, Terry Reilly, is relinquishing his post and will be replaced by the chief executive of the Sligo Weekender, Brian Feeney.

The owner of both newspapers Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) made the announcement yesterday. A former editor of the Evening Echo in Cork, Mr Feeney will retain his post as chief executive of the Weekender.

Mr Reilly was responsible for the huge success of the Western People, which eight years ago was acquired by TCH. During his tenure, the printing press was changed and the offices renovated. In making the paper profitable, he drove circulation from 17,000 to its first ABC figure for January to June 2003 of 21,202.