Dan Walsh

8 Wexford schools shortlisted for EU funding

By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced that eight Wexford schools have been shortlisted for an energy retrofit programme as part of an €81 million EU funding package. The Wexford schools shortlisted are Clonroche National School, Scoil Naofa Mhuire, Danescastle, Carrig-on-Bannow, Scoil Naofa Clochar Mhuire, Rosslare, Scoil Naofa Chaomhain Torrchoill (St.Continue reading “8 Wexford schools shortlisted for EU funding”

Conserving water across County Wexford

By Dan Walsh An innovative Certified Water Stewardship Workshop has been launched in partnership with Uisce Éireann, County Wexford Chamber and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet to support small to medium Irish businesses and facilities in Wexford as they seek to improve water stewardship practices and become more sustainable, introduce water stewardship and opportunities for quickContinue reading “Conserving water across County Wexford”

BOIL WATER NOTICE on Ferns public water supply

By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice has been issued to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers supplied by Ferns Public Water Supply following the detection of cryptosporidium in the water supply. The notice was issued this evening (Friday) following consultation with the Health Service Executive and Uisce Éireann. All consumers affected byContinue reading “BOIL WATER NOTICE on Ferns public water supply”

Rail services suspended between Gorey and Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Iarnrod Éireann services between Gorey and Enniscorthy have been suspended until further notice due to reports of “a vulnerable person on the line.” Iarnrod Éireann have confirmed the disruption to Dublin-Rosslare rail services. The 5.30pm and 6.35pm Connolly to Rosslare services terminated at Gorey Station. Earlier service had been halted at ArklowContinue reading “Rail services suspended between Gorey and Enniscorthy”

New naming rights at Enniscorthy GAA park

By Dan Walsh at Samaritans St Patrick’s Park Wexford GAA has teamed up with Samaritans and the suicide prevention charity has secured the naming rights of the second county ground, which will be known as Samaritans St Patrick’s Park for the next three years. The new name and signage at the Enniscorthy ground was officiallyContinue reading “New naming rights at Enniscorthy GAA park”

Creative Places project award grants

By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy Artists and community groups gathered in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Thursday) for awarding nine projects through the recent CPE Open Call officially launched by Cllr John O’Rourke for Creative Places, Enniscorthy. Deryn O’Callaghan, CPE Co-Ordinator told WexfordLocal.com; “We are so excited to see the startContinue reading “Creative Places project award grants”

Cllr Bridín has the Dáil in sight

By Dan Walsh Cllr Bridín Murphy (Fine Gael) was elected Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council on Wednesday and celebrated the occasion with the announcement that she is seeking a Fine Gael nomination to run as a candidate in the next General Election. A married mother of two young children, the social worker fromContinue reading “Cllr Bridín has the Dáil in sight”

Codd gets the nod for the Rosslare chair

Cllr Jim Codd (Aontú) was elected Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District at the Annual Meeting held on Wednesday. The Leas-Cathaoirleach is Cllr Ger Carthy (Independent). A teacher at Bridgetown College, Cllr Codd was poll topper for the Rosslare district at the recent local elections where he stated; “It is an honour to represent the peopleContinue reading “Codd gets the nod for the Rosslare chair”

Cllr George is Mayor of Wexford…again!

By Dan Walsh Multiple poll topper Cllr George Lawlor (Labour Party) has been elected Mayor of Wexford for the fifth time in his 20-year career. He was elected at the General Meeting held on Tuesday evening. Mayor Lawlor was first elected to Wexford Borough Council in 2004 and served as Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council,Continue reading “Cllr George is Mayor of Wexford…again!”

Cllr Aidan Browne elected Chair for Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy District Council Chamber Cllr Aidan Browne (Fianna Fáil) who was first elected Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in 2022 is the popular choice of fellow members and was presented with the chain of office by Cllr John O’Rourke (outgoing) at the General Meeting held in the Council Chamber atContinue reading “Cllr Aidan Browne elected Chair for Enniscorthy”