Dan Walsh

Bank Holiday Boil Water Notice for Wexford town

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice affecting 25,000 in Wexford Town will continue over the October Bank Holiday weekend and is unlikely to be lifted until a scheduled inspection takes place on Tuesday morning. Heavy rain last Wednesday caused problems to arise at the Newtown Road treatment plant where an alarm system worked efficientlyContinue reading “Bank Holiday Boil Water Notice for Wexford town”

Almost €200,000 for 7 Wexford projects

By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe has today welcomed the announcement of €199,235 in funding to support seven outdoor projects across Wexford. Today’s funding in Wexford will include: €16,875 – Cahore Step Improvements – Improve trail accessibility by providing safe steps at Cahore Pier Carpark. €8,242 – Ferns Heritage Trail Waymarking Project –Continue reading “Almost €200,000 for 7 Wexford projects”

21,000 affected by Boil Water Notice for Wexford town

By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council are issuing a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place due to issues at the water treatmentContinue reading “21,000 affected by Boil Water Notice for Wexford town”

Taoiseach asked of MRI Scanner delay at Wexford Hospital

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy quizzed An Taoiseach Micheál Martin during the Questions on Promised Legislation debate in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday regarding the delay in providing an MRI Scanner at Wexford General Hospital. Deputy Murphy said; “In 2018, the people of Wexford raised over €250,000, in consultation with and at theContinue reading “Taoiseach asked of MRI Scanner delay at Wexford Hospital”

Strands of history at Bannow Bay

By Dan Walsh The Bannow Maritime Heritage Weekend brings history alive this week with a series of events that nobody with a passion for the past should miss, however, the highlight is bound to be the launch of the Journal of the Bannow Historical Society, No. 4 by Barry Lacey, Historian-in-Residence at Wexford Public LibrariesContinue reading “Strands of history at Bannow Bay”

Gorey newspaper making headlines

By Dan Walsh Cllr Diarmuid Devereux told today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal that THE GUARDIAN offices in Gorey is closed and he wanted to say to local journalist Cathy Lee, who was present at the meeting, that it was a great pleasure for us all (fellow members and officials) to have worked with theContinue reading “Gorey newspaper making headlines”

What next for Enniscorthy’s derelict sites?

By Dan Walsh It has been the elephant in the room for a considerable time and a regular topic at monthly meetings of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and the unsavoury sight of derelict buildings was under strict scrutiny from members at today’s October meeting held under Covid-19 guidelines at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Tom Banville,Continue reading “What next for Enniscorthy’s derelict sites?”

Tributes paid to Archdeacon Wilkinson

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kenneth Wilkinson, (90), of Hazelwood, Gorey, former Archdeacon of Ferns. Bishop Michael Burrows, extending his sympathy to the Wilkinson family, has paid tribute to the former Archdeacon. “His death marks the end of an era in the diocese of Ferns. Although retired for nearly twenty years hisContinue reading “Tributes paid to Archdeacon Wilkinson”

Rob James treble highlight at Tinahely

By Dan Walsh at Tinahely A treble for Rob James and doubles for Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe were the highlights from today’s (Sunday) Shillelagh & District Hunt point-to-point races held in summer conditions before a good attendance at Fairwood, Tinahely. James got off to a winning afternoon in the maiden race for five-year-old maresContinue reading “Rob James treble highlight at Tinahely”

Another double for Barry O’Neill

By Dan Walsh No Wexford trained winners at Portrush, Co. Derry, point-to-point today (Saturday) although champion rider Barry O’Neill recorded a double for Fermanagh handler David Christie. Vaucelet won by a big margin in the Open Race and half an hour later and Ask D’man completed a quick double for O’Neill and Christie by threeContinue reading “Another double for Barry O’Neill”