Dan Walsh

Taghmon area added to Boil Water Notice

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued for Wexford Town Public Water Supply remains in place and has also been extended to include the Taghmon area due to necessary changes that will ensure a continued water supply to the area. Irish Water and Wexford County Council are continuing to assess the situation with aContinue reading “Taghmon area added to Boil Water Notice”

Call for improved dental services in Gorey

By Dan Walsh A call has been made to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD in relation to a lack of dental services in North Wexford and the need for the HSE to evaluate the problem and take appropriate action. Cllr Joe Sullivan said it has come to his attention that there are onlyContinue reading “Call for improved dental services in Gorey”

Call for more Garda resources in Gorey

By Dan Walsh With the busy St. Patrick’s weekend approaching and significantly increased numbers anticipated in Gorey town and the coastal district and participating in the many activities planned a local councillor has called for extra resources for Gardaí in the North Wexford area. Cllr Andrew Bolger has called on the Department of Justice andContinue reading “Call for more Garda resources in Gorey”

Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place

By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council stated this evening (Monday) they wished to jointly remind customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply, that the Boil Water Notice issued on Friday due to high turbidity remains in place. Ronan Walsh, Water Operations Lead for Irish Water said; “Our number one priorityContinue reading “Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place”

Locals share the success at Lingstown

By Dan Walsh at Lingstown The Killinick Harriers point-to-point races were the only raceable fixture completed today at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, where the highlights included a double for local rider Jack Hendrick and victory for Loggan Lady in the Open Lightweight contest over the ‘famous Lingstown banks course’. Barry The Butcher, first timer for the MonbegContinue reading “Locals share the success at Lingstown”

Bunclody and Kilmuckridge are Gorey winners

Bunclody-Kilmyshal Drama Group (Open) and Kilmuckridge Drama Group (Confined) were the winners at the South Leinster Drama Festival which concluded in Gorey Little Theatre last night. The full result was as follows; OPEN SECTION 1st; Bunclody-Kilmyshal Drama Group; The Good Father by Christine O’Reilly. 2nd; Kilrush Drama Group. 3rd; Butt Drama Circle. CONFINED SECTION 1st;Continue reading “Bunclody and Kilmuckridge are Gorey winners”

New daily river cruise between New Ross and Waterford

By Dan Walsh Tourism and adventure in the South East will be enhanced with a daily river cruise service between New Ross to Waterford when the Barrow Princess commences its schedule on Friday, March 18th. Departing from New Ross marina each morning, a 90-minute cruise will bring passengers from New Ross down the river Barrow,Continue reading “New daily river cruise between New Ross and Waterford”

Ukraine nationals arriving at Rosslare

Reports have emerged on social media that the Department of Justice have today (Friday) advised Wexford County Council that up to 60 Ukrainian nationals will arrive at Rosslare Europort over the weekend. They will be accommodated in Hotel Rosslare following arrival here and supports and services will be provided over the coming weeks.

BOIL WATER NOTICE for Wexford town

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply to protect approximately 20,000 people due to high turbidity. The areas affected include all customers supplied by Wexford Town Public Water Supply. Turbidity is aContinue reading “BOIL WATER NOTICE for Wexford town”

Wexford’s Menapians AC receives sports funding

By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Menapians Athletic Club receives €5,000 funding under this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative hosted and organised by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand. Under the scheme – like that which proved successful last year when the Wexford County award was presented to Kilmore United FCContinue reading “Wexford’s Menapians AC receives sports funding”