Dan Walsh

Champion Schools of Sanctuary Status

By Dan Walsh Six new Champion Schools of Sanctuary from Counties Wexford and Wicklow received awards and presented their work in The Street, Wexford County Council Buildings today (Friday). Schools awarded were as follows; Bridgetown College, Wexford Coláiste Bride, Enniscorthy St Mary’s Secondary School, New Ross St Mary’s College, Arklow New Ross Educate Together National SchoolContinue reading “Champion Schools of Sanctuary Status”

Enniscorthy needs Drug Addiction unit

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council is inviting Minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor to come to town with a view to engaging with the HSE and Cornmarket Project to set up a Rehabilitation Centre for Drug Addition using the model of Sr. Consilio’s Cuan Mhuire in Athy. The successfulContinue reading “Enniscorthy needs Drug Addiction unit”

Edermine Rowing Club receives Wexford County Award

By Dan Walsh Edermine Ferry Rowing Club has been selected as the recipient of the Wexford County award for this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. The club has received €5,000, which will be allocated towards the purchase of protective covers for its boats to safeguard them during the winter months. Founded in 1974 onContinue reading “Edermine Rowing Club receives Wexford County Award”

Courtown Riverchapel Town First Plan is adopted

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Offices The Courtown Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan was adopted by the Town Team at a meting on Monday and the final draft was presented at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Offices. Cathaoirleach Cllr Donal Kenny presided. The report was presentedContinue reading “Courtown Riverchapel Town First Plan is adopted”

New boat launched at Edermine

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy was at Edermine Bridge on the River Slaney last Friday evening where she launched Edermine Ferry Rowing Club’s new boat. I don’t suppose that anybody noticed, but the Marmion Bridge, commonly called Edermine Bridge was officially opened byContinue reading “New boat launched at Edermine”

Rail maintenance work at Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann has informed residents that it will be carrying out essential railway maintenance works south of Enniscorthy Railway Station during night-time hours on Wednesday night/Thursday morning (September 17th-18th) between the hours of 10pm and 6am. Iarnród Éireann emphasise that “this work can only be carried out at night when trains areContinue reading “Rail maintenance work at Enniscorthy”

Minister visits schools in Arklow, Carnew and Gorey

By Dan Walsh Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD today (Monday) visited three schools in Wicklow and Wexford -Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir, Arklow, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew and Gorey Community School and met with teachers, school staff and students settling into the new school year. Minister McEntee said; “Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir, Coláiste BhrídeContinue reading “Minister visits schools in Arklow, Carnew and Gorey”

Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception

By Dan Walsh Over 1,000 volunteers who signed up and were assigned to various duties during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann were honoured with a Civic Reception held at Whites of Wexford last Saturday night, as a small token of appreciation to amazing volunteers. Each volunteer was presented with a certificate and a special photograph ofContinue reading “Fleadh Volunteers feted at Civic Reception”

Traffic plans for National Ploughing week

By Dan Walsh Over 80,000 people are expected daily at the three-day National Ploughing Championships this week in Screggan, near Tullamore, Co. Offaly and attendees should familiarise themselves with the traffic management plan for their route. An Garda Síochána has a significant Traffic Management and Parking Plan in place for the three days, Tuesday, WednesdayContinue reading “Traffic plans for National Ploughing week”

Building stronger ties between Wexford and France

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre The French Ambassador to Ireland, Madame Céline Place, was guest of honour in Wexford Arts Centre on Friday night where she stated that the re-launch of the Alliance Francaise Waterford Wexford “is a very important moment for the French Embassy”. Madame Place discussed Wexford’s business ties with France,Continue reading “Building stronger ties between Wexford and France”