Dan Walsh

Kiltealy drinking water ban is lifted

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on the Kiltealy Public Water Supply on Friday, December 1sthas been lifted with immediate effect. This news was confirmed today (Tuesday) by Uisce Éireann following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and customers can now resume normal use of the water supply. The notice was putContinue reading “Kiltealy drinking water ban is lifted”

FF new Wicklow Wexford area plans

By Dan Walsh Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD and Minister for State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, James Browne TD, were present at the inaugural meeting of the Wicklow Wexford Fianna Fáil Comhairle Dáil Ceantair meeting held in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, on Monday night. Around 60 attended theContinue reading “FF new Wicklow Wexford area plans”

Major milestones at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has announced two major milestones in the Co Wexford port’s progress towards becoming Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub. Port Authority Iarnród Éireann yesterday (Monday) made a formal application to the new Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) for Marine Area Consent (MAC). Additionally, it was announced that the contract forContinue reading “Major milestones at Rosslare Europort”

Enniscorthy in Christmas market mode

Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy Municipal District Christmas Market was officially launched in Market Square, Enniscorthy, last weekend and already it is proving a popular choice with plenty of visitors and a distinct seasonal atmosphere. Speaking at the launch, Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke said that “Enniscorthy Municipal District is delighted to be bringing thisContinue reading “Enniscorthy in Christmas market mode”

Adamstown adopts Safe School Scheme

By Dan Walsh The Safe Route to School Scheme was officially opened at Adamstown Primary School marking the completion of construction works as part of the Safe Routes to School Scheme. The project had an initial allocation of €80,000 in 2023. This was increased upon application by Wexford County Council to increase the project scopeContinue reading “Adamstown adopts Safe School Scheme”

Liam Mellows twice remembered today

By Dan Walsh at Castletown The annual Liam Mellows Commemorations took place at St Patrick’s Church and graveyard at Castletown Gorey, this morning. Speeches were delivered and wreaths laid in memory of Liam Mellows (1892-1922). Lorcan Allen was master of ceremonies at the Fianna Fail committee commemoration where a decade of the rosary was recitedContinue reading “Liam Mellows twice remembered today”

Wexford winners at Cork today

By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point meetings today (Sunday) at Tattersalls and Boulta but no Wexford winners at the Meath track and three winning Wexford connections at the Cork track at Boulta was the outcome. First timer Lady Rose Hackett in the Blackhall Stables partnership colours brought success to Paul Martin Pierce’s Killurin stables with aContinue reading “Wexford winners at Cork today”

Courtown mourns for Declan Dunbar

By Dan Walsh The coastal region of Courtown/Riverchapel is in mourning following the sad passing of Declan Dunbar, Courtown Post Office, who was a community activist and stalwart for the betterment of North Wexford. He was aged 87 years. Declan was long time energetic Chairperson of Courtown Community Council and in 2015, with the supportContinue reading “Courtown mourns for Declan Dunbar”

Remember Liam Mellows next Sunday

By Dan Walsh The annual Liam Mellows Commemoration takes place at St Patrick’s Church and graveyard at Castletown Gorey, next Sunday, December 10th and the public is welcome to attend. As there is no Sunday Mass people attending should gather outside the church at 11.30am from where the commemorative party will march to the graveyardContinue reading “Remember Liam Mellows next Sunday”

Courtown Christmas welcome to all

By Dan Walsh The fundraising committee of Courtown RNLI volunteers is hosting the Christmas afternoon Jingle Mingle on the North Pier in Courtown on Saturday. 2-5pm and everyone in the community is welcome. This is an opportunity to gather and meet neighbours and friends and enjoy some festive cheer. Christmas carols, homemade mince pies andContinue reading “Courtown Christmas welcome to all”