By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Fly tipping and illegal indiscriminate dumping of household rubbish was raised again at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Centre. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided. Cllr Mary Farrell raised the matter of fly tipping in her district of KilmuckridgeContinue reading “Environment is being destroyed”
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County Wexford Business Awards launch
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the launch of the County Wexford Business Awards 2025. The annual County Wexford Business Awards have earned a well-deserved reputation for being both prestigious and highly successful. With 18 award categories open for nominations, there is an opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors to showcase theContinue reading “County Wexford Business Awards launch”
James Browne is new Minister for Housing
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based TD, James Browne is the new Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The news is widely welcomed in the Wexford constituency and although the portfolio is one of the most challenging facing the new government, there is confidence in the new minister to make a significant impact. The announcementContinue reading “James Browne is new Minister for Housing”
No access to Rosslare Europort tomorrow
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, advises customers: Rosslare Europort will have no access for customers and the general public from 00:00hrs to 11:00hrs on Friday, 24th January. or later should Status Red warnings for Wexford be further extended. The last scheduled vessel will arrive at 18:45hrs today, Thursday 23rd and hauliersContinue reading “No access to Rosslare Europort tomorrow”
No rail services during Status Red Warnings
By Dan Walsh Due to Storm Éowyn there will be no rail services anywhere on Iarnród Éireann network tomorrow (Friday) morning and for the duration of the Status Red warnings and disruption is expected afterwards. Rosslare Europort will be closed from midnight until end of Status Red Warning. Service information will be updated on webContinue reading “No rail services during Status Red Warnings”
Gorey to stump up a public sculpture?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre Cllr Nicky Boland raised concerns about tourism promotion for Gorey and North Wexford following the recent closure of the visitor centre or tourist office on Gorey’s Main Street at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Centre. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach,Continue reading “Gorey to stump up a public sculpture?”
Zero tolerance to disposal of rubbish
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council A call for ‘zero tolerance to how we are disposing of our rubbish’ was supported by Cllr John O’Rourke at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne was in the chair. Cllr O’Rourke was critical of the charitable centre droppingContinue reading “Zero tolerance to disposal of rubbish”
Contract signed for Gorey Inner Relief Road
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre The official contract signing for the Gorey Inner Relief Road project took place at Gorey Civic Centre today ahead of the monthly Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided and expressed his delight at the signing and said he looked forward to getting the project underway.Continue reading “Contract signed for Gorey Inner Relief Road”
Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony
By Dan Walsh The motorcyclist who died in a single-vehicle collision on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm last Saturday evening has been named locally as Anthony Redmond (52), of Ashgrove, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, and late of Ballygalvert, Ballywilliam, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Sadly missed by his loving partner Billie, children Dale, Conor andContinue reading “Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony”
300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?
By Dan Walsh Following a meeting between management and staff today (Tuesday) at BNY Mellon it was announced that it was closing its Wexford office with about 300 jobs impacted. The global financial firm employs about 310 employees at its offices in the Drinagh Business Park on the outskirts of Wexford town. There had beenContinue reading “300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?”
