Dan Walsh homes at Coolballow, Wexford Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD visited the new affordable housing development known as An Lisín Mór ‘The Big Garden’ at Coolballow on the outskirts of Wexford town. Applications for An Lisín Mór have generated strong interest, reflecting the continued demand for affordable home ownershipContinue reading “20 new Wexford homes at Coolballow”
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€12,904 for four small Wexford festivals
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has announced a funding allocation of €371,792.25 for 105 events to support Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools taking place around Ireland in 2026. Four Wexford projects have been awarded funding as follows; The Verida Project, EDITOR’S Note; Never heard ofContinue reading “€12,904 for four small Wexford festivals”
New Taghmon homes at Cúl Caisleán
By Dan Walsh at Cúl Caisleán, Taghmon Speaking during the launch, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, welcomed the continued progress being achieved through the Affordable Housing Programme. “I am delighted to be home today in the sunny South East to see progress being made on three important developments at ‘AnContinue reading “New Taghmon homes at Cúl Caisleán”
Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s has died on Kilpatrick Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. The woman, who was a visitor to the area, was enjoying the close-in beach facilities when she suddenly became unwell and despite the best efforts of family and friends, she sadly passed away. Her body was removedContinue reading “Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach”
3 Wexford wins for champion Willie Mullins
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races – Day 2 Day two of the Wexford Races attracted the year’s largest crowd so far to Bettyville Park this evening (Thursday), as summer weather shone and champion trainer Willie Mullins completed a treble. Owner Stephen McGuinness and his son Tom McGuinness, who trains on the beach at RosslareContinue reading “3 Wexford wins for champion Willie Mullins”
Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was time to celebrate the Sister Cities agreement, also known as a twinning ceremony, between Enniscorthy and Blacktown, near Sydney, Australia, with a roof top Civic Reception at Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Claire Lawless, District Manager, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed everybody including Minister James BrowneContinue reading “Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown”
Thursday racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Wexford enjoyed a very successful day’s racing today, with dry, warm weather, temperatures in the low 20s and a strong crowd. Similar conditions are forecast for day two tomorrow. Thursday’s card consists of eight races, seven hurdle races and an INH Flat Race. First race at 4pm and theContinue reading “Thursday racing at Wexford”
Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford Brian Brennan has cautiously welcomed progress on the Gorey Primary Care Centre project but has vowed that he will continue to keep pressure on to finally drive this project to completion. In response to a Dail Question tabled by Deputy Brennan by Minister for Health, JenniferContinue reading “Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority”
Water crews working in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst watermain in Wexford Town. The burst watermain is impacting customers in Roxborough, Mulgannon and surrounding areas, with repairs expected to be completed by 2pm today. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supplyContinue reading “Water crews working in Wexford town “
Major water burst in rural Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Gorey and restore water to affected customers. The burst watermain will result in interruptions to supply for customers in Ballycanew, Killenagh, Poulshone, Kilmuckridge, Coolook and the surrounding areas of Wexford. Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm today.Continue reading “Major water burst in rural Gorey”
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