Dan Walsh

Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!

By Dan Walsh Popular Fine Gael public representative and Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty will not be standing as a candidate in the forthcoming June local authority election. In a statement, today (Wednesday), Cllr Hegarty said; “I will continue to represent people in my role as councillor and Mayor of Wexford until June andContinue reading “Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!”

“We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright

By Dan Walsh at the February meeting of Wexford County Council “We have all worked together to make Wexford better through a shared vision leading to ambitious plans and the capacity to invest. Much delivered, more to come, but Wexford has a bright future,” the departing words of Tom Enright, Chief Executive of Wexford CountyContinue reading ““We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright”

Enniscorthy plans for St Patrick’s Day parade

By Dan Walsh Preparations are intensely happening under the newly formed St Patrick’s Day Committee who are calling on all Enniscorthy groups, organisations and businesses to make St. Patrick’s Day in Enniscorthy on Sunday, March 17th, a special day to remember. The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Mardi Fleadh’. As Wexford is hosting FleadhContinue reading “Enniscorthy plans for St Patrick’s Day parade”

Rosslare lifeboat assisted fishing vessel

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat was launched following a request by the Irish Coast Guard at 5.26pm last Sunday and shortly afterwards reached the scene two miles north of Rosslare Harbour where a 15-metre-long fishing vessel had an entangled propeller. The crew of the rescued vessel were wearing flotation devices and were safeContinue reading “Rosslare lifeboat assisted fishing vessel”

Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council HQ The annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2024 were launched by An Garda Siochana Wexford in association with Wexford County Council in the Council Chamber, Carricklawn, Wexford. Cllr. Michael Whelan, Chairman of the Joint Policing Committee said; “Wexford County Council enjoys a very close and strong working relationshipContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched”

Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years

By Dan Walsh Party leader and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has wished long standing Wexford TD Paul Kehoe “the very best in whatever he decides to do next” after he announced tonight (Monday) at a meeting of the Fine Gael Party in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, that he will not be contesting the next GeneralContinue reading “Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years”

US Ambassador visit to Gorey and North Wexford

By Dan Walsh The United States Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency, Claire Cronin, was formally welcomed to Civic Offices, Gorey, today (Monday) by Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Pip Breen and Philip Knight, District Manager, where she signed the distinguished visitors’ book, addressed the Council and met informally with local elected representatives.Continue reading “US Ambassador visit to Gorey and North Wexford”

Tributes to Chief Executive Tom Enright

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Tom Enright attends his final meeting of Wexford County Council at Carricklawn Council Buildings this afternoon (Monday) as he bows out from the position of Chief Executive after ten years dedicated service and many tributes will follow in the days and weeks ahead. The tributes have already started, Last weekContinue reading “Tributes to Chief Executive Tom Enright”

Council fails to invest in North Wexford

By Dan Walsh The latest round of Active Travel Investments based on the Council’s submissions to the Government has just been announced. Wexford County Council has been awarded €3.750,000, which is a welcome amount for the county. However, Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Cllr. Andrew Bolger is disappointed and angry when it comes to projects in the NorthContinue reading “Council fails to invest in North Wexford”

Four Wexford ‘points’ winners today

By Dan Walsh Ferns handler Michael Goff who yesterday saddled his 80th career winner at Kirkistown, Co. Down yesterday (Saturday) continued in winning form at Comea, Co. Tipperary, today (Sunday), when Doyles Hill brought him further success in the maiden race for five-year-olds. Ridden by Adam Leahy, it was a tight finish with Doyles HillContinue reading “Four Wexford ‘points’ winners today”