By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers across County Wexford to help conserve water as exceptionally high demand continues to place pressure on local water supplies. The appeal is focused on customers supplied by the Wexford Town, Fardystown, Taylorstown and Gorey water treatment plants, where water usage has increased significantly during the recentContinue reading “Uisce Éireann calls on County Wexford to help conserve water”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival weekend
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The 41st annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival was officially opened this evening (Thursday) by local musician Liam Bates following a parade of local groups from the Stella Maris Centre to the stage on the quayside. Jesse Sludds was on stage tonight (Thursday) fresh from the Shania Twain Concert andContinue reading “Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival weekend”
Trapped dog is safe and well
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI lifeboat crew launched at 8.30am his morning (Thursday) amid concerns that a dog walker may get into difficulty trying to rescue a dog after a member of the public had contacted the Irish Coast Guard for help when a dog became trapped in the oyster beds at Woodstown Beach. TheContinue reading “Trapped dog is safe and well”
Wexford Mental Health services “must be improved”
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Mental Health Services Working Group conducted a recent online survey examining the standard of mental health services available across County Wexford. There was an overwhelming response to the survey which demonstrates just how important this issue is to people throughout the county. Key findings from the survey included: Chairperson of theContinue reading “Wexford Mental Health services “must be improved””
Taghmon school food production awareness project
By Dan Walsh A unique Food and Horticultural Project at St. Fintan’s National School, Taghmon, has concluded following a very successful inaugural year. Developed by Ann Marie Laffan of Wexford County Council and funded through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, the inspiration for the project came from Principal Willie Cleary, who noted that many children noContinue reading “Taghmon school food production awareness project”
Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh The Ahare River and Biodiversity Group met at the entrance to Clone Beach, Castletown, where it launched the National Heritage Week ” Castletown River and Nature Festival ” for 2026. It happens from Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 23rd, so that is the weekend for your diary. There will be anContinue reading “Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach”
Wexford Chamber pre-Budget 2027 submission
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has launched its pre-Budget 2027 Submission, calling on the Government to prioritise strategic investment, strengthen business competitiveness, and build the foundations for Wexford’s future economy. The submission, developed following extensive engagement with Chamber members, stakeholders, and public representatives, sets out a clear roadmap to unlock County Wexford’s economic potentialContinue reading “Wexford Chamber pre-Budget 2027 submission”
80 Co. Wexford projects get funding
By Dan Walsh Minister James Browne TD and his Cabinet Colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, this week announced successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026. In Co. Wexford 80 projects will benefit from over €250,000 under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026. Regarding the Co. WexfordContinue reading “80 Co. Wexford projects get funding”
Ballycanew and Camolin need help!
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan has challenged Uisce Éireann on the lack of delivery of Wastewater Treatment Plants in towns and villages in North Wexford. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com following a meeting with Uisce Eireann representatives, Deputy Brennan said; “I am hugely concerned with the lack of progress at wastewaterContinue reading “Ballycanew and Camolin need help!”
Colin Bowe is the only Wexford winner!
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Kiltealy trainer Colin Bowe saved the day for the locals with Mayo Shirocco (11/1) coming home five and a half lengths clear under Ricky Doyle in the Curracloe Beach Maiden Hurdle this evening at Wexford races. Owned by Alberta Capital Ltd, the six-year-old mare who won a point-to-point forContinue reading “Colin Bowe is the only Wexford winner!”
