Dan Walsh

Gorey lights up for Christmas

By Dan Walsh The organisers of Gorey Christmas Lights Big Switch On triumphed against the forces of nature to bring thousands onto the Main Street tonight (Saturday) to the happiest event ever – the lights turned on by Santa Claus with Mrs. Claus by his side. The weather was dreadful on Saturday morning and causedContinue reading “Gorey lights up for Christmas”

Arrest after drugs seized in New Ross

Suspected cocaine to the value of €80,000 along with cannabis resin and €4,000 cash was seized in the New Ross area yesterday (Friday). As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit were assisted by local Gardaí and Gardaí from Portlaoise in a search of a residence in the New RossContinue reading “Arrest after drugs seized in New Ross”

New €1.8m New Ross Fire Station

By Dan Walsh at New Ross Fire Station Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien T.D. performed the official opening of the new €1.8 million New Ross Fire Station in the Hewitsland area of the town yesterday (Friday). Minister O’Brien acknowledged the great work done by New Ross Fire Service which covers anContinue reading “New €1.8m New Ross Fire Station”

Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The largest crowd seen in Market Square for many a day turned out in Enniscorthy for tonight’s much anticipated switch-on of the Christmas lights when Santa Claus visited the town centre for the first time in three years. The bearded celebrity waved and yelled ‘Ho! Ho! Ho! Hit the giantContinue reading “Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.”

Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted

By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the Boil Water Notice issued on Wednesday, November 2nd is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertaken with theContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted”

The Big Switch-On returns to Gorey

By Dan Walsh Following a two-year lockdown, Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District are thrilled to see the return of The Big Switch On with Santa Claus, as the distinguished guest of honour, on Saturday at 6.45pm on the Main Street. News broke of the return of The Big Switch On when Santa recently hosted a Press ConferenceContinue reading “The Big Switch-On returns to Gorey”

Traffic Calming measures coming your way

By Dan Walsh at Wells House and Gardens Wexford County Council has circulated a draft document amongst members about its Traffic Calming Policy and it was presented to members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at the November meeting held at Wells House and Gardens. The document claims that there has been an increasing demandContinue reading “Traffic Calming measures coming your way”

Tragic death of man (50s) in Kiltealy

By Dan Walsh A local man in his 50’s has died following a tragic accident that occurred at a house in the village of Kiltealy around 1pm yesterday (Tuesday). The father of two is believed to have been working on a house, took a short break, and was later discovered with serious injuries by workContinue reading “Tragic death of man (50s) in Kiltealy”

New Plan for Enniscorthy school front

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Meeting Safe Routes to School has prepared an outline plan for the front of St. Aidan’s Primary School at Convent Road, Enniscorthy, it was revealed to members at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and accepted by the members proposed by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and seconded byContinue reading “New Plan for Enniscorthy school front”

Housing crisis in Enniscorthy district

By Dan Walsh Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy echoed the members frustration at the lack of housing in the Enniscorthy district when addressing today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District in the Presentation Chamber. “I am frustrated to find one house in Enniscorthy – at Marconi Park. This is not good enough. The council is not buildingContinue reading “Housing crisis in Enniscorthy district”