Dan Walsh

Abused councillors unable to defend themselves?

By Dan Walsh New Ross district Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Sheehan has highlighted areas of reform in local government and the need for social media reform when speaking at Seanad Public Consultation Committee’s second public hearing for its consultation on the Future of Local Democracy last Thursday. Cllr Sheehan was critical in his role asContinue reading “Abused councillors unable to defend themselves?”

“Get in on the action and join the team!” at Fleadh 2024

By Dan Walsh Ahead of the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, taking place August 4th-11th in Wexford town, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer and become part of the world-acclaimed programme of traditional Irish language and music events. The Fleadh is coming to theContinue reading ““Get in on the action and join the team!” at Fleadh 2024”

€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel

By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced that Wexford County Council has been awarded €30,000 to complete a Town Centre First Plan for Courtown/Riverchapel. The allocation for work in Courtown/Riverchapel is the first announcement on a suite of supports that will be available to County Wexford under the TownContinue reading “€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel”

Doyle and Byrne winners at Borris House

By Dan Walsh at Borris House Two Wexford stables were successful at today’s (Sunday) Carlow Farmers Foxhounds point-to-point held in bright sunshine at picturesque Borris House against the backdrop of partially snow-covered Mount Leinster. Ellen Doyle landed on her 49th career winner and sixth of the current season when Bride Rovers ridden by Frankie MurphyContinue reading “Doyle and Byrne winners at Borris House”

Ballycogley tops at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival.

By Dan Walsh Ballycogley Players in the Open section and Kilrush Drama Group in the Confined section are the winners from the 65th Kilmuckridge Drama Festival which concluded its 8-night successful run in the KMH last night (Saturday). It was an exciting result for Ballycogley Players and their play Out of Order and they alsoContinue reading “Ballycogley tops at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival.”

New Chief Executive will soon be appointed

By Dan Walsh A new Chief Executive of Wexford County Council will be appointed later this year when the public appointments service completes a competitive recruitment process. Whilst that process is underway, Eddie Taaffe, Director of Services will serve as Interim Chief Executive at the local authority. With outgoing Chief Executive Tom Enright gone fromContinue reading “New Chief Executive will soon be appointed”

Cllr Bolger’s views on the Referendums

By Dan Walsh Next Friday, March 8th, is Polling Day (7am to 10pm) and Irish citizens will be asked to vote in two Referendums on Family and Care to change the Constitution. Every household should have received an information booklet in the post. Gorey based Cllr. Andrew Bolger, a practicing Barrister, weighs in on theContinue reading “Cllr Bolger’s views on the Referendums”

Tom Enright bows out in feast of good wishes

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Headquarters, Wexford Last Friday marked the end of Tom Enright’s tenure as Chief Executive of Wexford County Council. It was an historic occasion marking the end of a decade of progress and launching into a vision of sustainability and continuation towards more progress and prosperity for the futureContinue reading “Tom Enright bows out in feast of good wishes”

25,000 litres of beer seized at Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized over 25,000 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort last Monday. The illicit alcohol branded ‘Stella Artois’, ‘Carlsberg’, ‘Perla’, ‘Kestrel’, ‘Kronenbourg’ and ‘OJ Strong’, has a retail value of over €100,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €47,000. The consignment had arrived in an accompanied trailer thatContinue reading “25,000 litres of beer seized at Rosslare”

Cash seizures at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers were granted two three-month cash detention orders by Judge John Cheatle at a sitting of Gorey District Court yesterday (Wednesday). This followed two seizures of €10,210, in cash, and a small amount of foreign currency at Rosslare Europort. The discovery was made because of risk profiling when Revenue officers searchedContinue reading “Cash seizures at Rosslare Europort”