Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Community Car for Taghmon Camross Parish

By Dan Walsh A new Community Car for the parish of Taghmon Camross was officially launched by Cllr. Jim Moore, at the Taghmon Action Group building, and the Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District welcomed the initiative. Cllr Moore said; “This is a fantastic pioneering local development driven by the community with the support of commercialContinue reading “Community Car for Taghmon Camross Parish”

Kilmuckridge opens its Garden of Remembrance

By Dan Walsh in Kilmuckridge The unwanted summer rain failed to dampen the pride of community spirit as a large attendance gathered at Greenwood Avenue in Kilmuckridge village where local Cllr Mary Farrell officially launched the impressive new environmentally friendly Kilmuckridge 1916-1922 Garden of Remembrance this afternoon (Sunday). Cllr Farrell was brief in her speechContinue reading “Kilmuckridge opens its Garden of Remembrance”

Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has recently adopted the Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, which is described as “a roadmap for the sustainable regeneration of Enniscorthy’s town centre” and it should make considerable progress this coming week when it will be made available for public scrutiny. A Public Presentation Event for the Enniscorthy TownContinue reading “Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan”

Wexford Ógra annual general meeting

By Ruairí Ryan, National Press Officer Ógra Fianna Fáil Wexford Ógra Fianna Fail held its annual general meeting for 2023 in the Wexford Farmer’s Club, Enniscorthy, attended by members from across the county and in the presence of Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy and Andrew Bolger. Ruairí Ryan the outgoing chair gave thanks and praise to theContinue reading “Wexford Ógra annual general meeting”

Wexford Macra holds the agm

By Sarah Byrne, PRO, Wexford Macra All five clubs from Bree, Camolin, Cushinstown, Kilmuckridge and Kilrush/Askamore/Ferns were strongly represented at the annual general meeting held in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, on July 6th where the 2023-’24 County Executive was elected, and plans were agreed for the year ahead. Officers elected were Ronan Finn (chairperson), SaraContinue reading “Wexford Macra holds the agm”

“A great relief to the people of Wexford”

By Dan Walsh The successful reopening of the Emergency Department (ED)) at Wexford General Hospital (WGH), as planned on Tuesday morning, has been described as “a significant day for the staff and management at the hospital and it also comes as a great relief to the people of Wexford.”  WGH Manager, Linda O’Leary, in aContinue reading ““A great relief to the people of Wexford””

South East Greenway opens at New Ross

By Dan Walsh at New Ross Phase One of the €8 million South East Greenway linking New Ross with Glenmore and Waterford city was officially opened today (Tuesday) by Jack Chambers T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications at a sun drenched ceremony held inContinue reading “South East Greenway opens at New Ross”

Emergency Department reopens at Wexford General Hospital

By Dan Walsh The Emergency Department at Wexford General Hospital reopens at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday), five months after the entire hospital was closed to the public following a devastating outbreak of fire that sent flames leaping high above the roof just before 4pm on Wednesday, March 1st. A major emergency was declared, and entire hospitalContinue reading “Emergency Department reopens at Wexford General Hospital”

Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended

By Dan Walsh The Rosslare to Fishguard ferry service has been temporarily suspended after a fire broke out on the Stena Superfast VII when it was docked in Belfast Harbour on Wednesday morning. The recently upgraded Stena Nordica, which began her sailings on the Rosslare-Fishguard route less than a week ago, has now been redeployedContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended”