Dan Walsh

Cllr Moore is new Rosslare chief

By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay public representative Cllr Jim Moore is the new Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council following the annual meeting held in Wexford County Council chamber at Carricklawn this morning (Friday). Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald is Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr Moore, who previously held the district chair position in 2021 was proposed byContinue reading “Cllr Moore is new Rosslare chief”

Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A significant signing ceremony took place at a reception in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Wednesday) reciprocating the Enniscorthy Forum recently signed MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to create a collaboration going forward between the Forum’s Building Action Coalition (BAC) and UNEP’s Global Alliance forContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP”

Cllr Connick fills the New Ross chair

By Dan Walsh in New Ross Proposed by Cllr Pat Barden and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cllr Anthony Connick was unanimously chosen as Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council at the annual meeting held in the council chamber at The Tholsel, New Ross, this afternoon (Wednesday). Cllr Michael Whelan is Leas-Cathaoirleach. “It isContinue reading “Cllr Connick fills the New Ross chair”

Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy

The man who died in a workplace accident in a farmyard near Enniscorthy last Saturday afternoon has been named as Vinny Power (52) from The Leap, Adamstown. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but a Garda statement confirmed; “A man in his 50’s sustained fatal injuries because of this incident and a file areContinue reading “Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy”

Cllr Hegarty is Mayor of Wexford

Cllr John Hegarty is the new Mayor of Wexford following the general meeting in Wexford Arts Centre last night (Monday). Deputy Mayor is Cllr Leonard Kelly. Posting on social media today, Cllr Hegarty said he is “honoured to have been elected as Mayor of Wexford for the coming year.” “I am looking forward to theContinue reading “Cllr Hegarty is Mayor of Wexford”

Rosslare Bowling Green opens

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Bowling Green has been formally opened by the Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council, Cllr Lisa McDonald. Also present were Cllrs Jim Moore, Frank Staples, Ger Carthy and Jim Codd. The four-lane Bowling Green, which is built to world bowling standards, measures 25×40 metres in size and took eight months toContinue reading “Rosslare Bowling Green opens”

Rosslare Harbour flies first Green Flag

By Dan Walsh A vibrant community in Rosslare Harbour have succeeded in winning their first Green Coast Flag for 2023 and this magnificent achievement was marked by the recent official Green Flag raising ceremony performed by Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District of Wexford County Council at Rosslare Harbour beach. Cllr Lisa McDonaldContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour flies first Green Flag”

Cllr Fleming honoured by the Council

By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Cllr John Fleming was elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual meeting held in County Hall, Carricklawn, today (Monday) where the chains of office were handed over by the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr George Lawlor. The new Leas-Cathaoirleach is Cllr Ger Carthy from Rosslare District. Cllr Fleming’sContinue reading “Cllr Fleming honoured by the Council”

Nine people rescued off Kilmore Quay

By Dan Walsh It was a busy weekend at Kilmore Quay where the local lifeboat volunteer crew successfully rescued nine people in two separate incidents. Kilmore Quay RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 3.40pm on Saturday following reports of four swimmers in difficulty at Ballyteige Burrow beach, west of KilmoreContinue reading “Nine people rescued off Kilmore Quay”

Cllr O’Rourke is ‘captain of Team Enniscorthy’

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Chamber Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has a new Cathaoirleach in Cllr John O’Rourke who was selected at the annual meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning (Monday). Cllr Jackser Owens is Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr O’Rourke said thanks for the opportunity “to be captain of team Enniscorthy for theContinue reading “Cllr O’Rourke is ‘captain of Team Enniscorthy’”