Dan Walsh

Local concerns about wind turbines?

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber A notice of motion by Cllr John Fleming regards the Draft Plan and wind turbines was eventually withdrawn following a discussion at Monday’s March meeting of Wexford County Council at Carriglawn. Cllr Fleming was calling to amend Section 5.7 of Volume 10 energy contained in the Draft PlanContinue reading “Local concerns about wind turbines?”

Wexford students compete for Art Awards

By Dan Walsh Following in the footsteps of leading Irish artists who took part during their early lives – renowned figures such as Graham Knuttel, Robert Ballagh, Dorothy Cross and Bernadette Madden – young artists who submitted entries to this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition, including a number from Co. Wexford, are currently having theirContinue reading “Wexford students compete for Art Awards”

63rd Kilmuckridge Drama Festival

By Dan Walsh The stage is set for the 63rd Kilmuckridge Drama Festival which opens on Friday night in the KMH (Kilmuckridge Memorial Hall) and runs for seven nights. The adjudicator is Pauline Byrne and curtains up each night at 8pm. THE LINE UP IS AS FOLLOWS; Friday, April 1st – OPEN SECTION- Ballycogley PlayersContinue reading “63rd Kilmuckridge Drama Festival”

Two new Canons installed

The Reverends Ian Cruikshank and Nicola Halford were installed as Chancellor and Treasurer, respectively, at a ceremony in St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns, last Sunday. Dean Paul Mooney installed both Canons to fill these dignities in the Cathedral Chapter in Ferns in the presence of Bishop Michael Burrows, diocesan clergy and laity.Unfortunately, Canon Ian Cruikshank wasContinue reading “Two new Canons installed”

Refugees at Rosslare Harbour

By Dan Walsh Chief Executive Officer Tom Enright gave an update on refugees arriving at Rosslare Harbour and he gave the figure at 1,171 with more expected on two sailings into the port later in the week. “One-third of those arriving are under 18 years old,” he told Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council.Continue reading “Refugees at Rosslare Harbour”

Ballindaggin water is good again!

Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber On March 9th WexfordLocal.com were informed by Irish Water that heavy rainfall led to the deterioration in water quality at the water treatment plant in Ballindaggin and a Boil Water Notice was issued with immediate effect to protect the health of 193 consumers. No more was heard! At Monday’s meetingContinue reading “Ballindaggin water is good again!”

Tony Larkin retires from Wexford County Council

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber Today (Tuesday) was the final working day in the office at Carriglawn Headquarters for popular Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Services, Economic and Development and Planning at Wexford County Council, Tony Larkin, who has taken well-earned retirement after 42 years of public service. In-house tributes were dueContinue reading “Tony Larkin retires from Wexford County Council”

Smuggled alcohol seized at Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized over 2,800 litres of various types of alcohol at Rosslare Europort over the weekend. The smuggled alcohol, which included Wine, Limoncello and Sambuca, has a combined retail value of approximately €24,300, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €15,600. The alcohol was discovered following the search ofContinue reading “Smuggled alcohol seized at Europort”

Teenager missing from Enniscorthy

Gardaí in Enniscorthy are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17 years old Gessica Batulescu, who is missing from the Enniscorthy area since Friday. Gessica is described as 5ft 5ins in height, of slim build with long black hair. When last seen she was wearing a blue jacket, black jeansContinue reading “Teenager missing from Enniscorthy”

Bowe/O’Neill double at sunny Monksgrange

By Dan Walsh The big talking point at today’s Bree Hunt point-to-point at Monksgrange was the weather – warm and sunny at 17 degrees mid-afternoon – and it was the local team of champions Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe who enjoyed a double success that made the headlines on the track. The Kiltealy duo scoredContinue reading “Bowe/O’Neill double at sunny Monksgrange”