By Dan Walsh Fishermen from Kilmore Quay are seriously concerned about the future of the national fishing industry and the lack of support from the Irish Government and Eurocrats and the deteriorating situation was under discussion last night at an emergency meeting facilitated by local district Cllr Jim Codd. Earlier this week two Kilmore QuayContinue reading “Warship faces fishing trawler off Wexford coast”
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Extra staff to create more Wexford homes
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to recruit six additional staff, three with technical skills and three in administration, focussed solely on the delivery of social and affordable homes in County Wexford in the years ahead. Wexford Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne has welcomed the announcement. He told WexfordLocal.com; “Building homes is our topContinue reading “Extra staff to create more Wexford homes”
Tributes to young man kicked by a horse
By Dan Walsh The funeral takes place this morning in Mulrankin of Dylan Boggan, (23), Mayglass, who died as a result of injuries sustained when he was kicked by a horse while working at a stables in Fethard-on-Sea around 1.30pm on Tuesday. Mr Boggan was airlifted by Rescue 117 helicopter to Cork University Hospital whereContinue reading “Tributes to young man kicked by a horse”
Road collision victim is named
By Dan Walsh The woman who died in a road traffic collision on the N25 at Gaulstown, Glenmore, on Wednesday evening has been named as Lorraine Bolger, aged in her 40s and the driver of one of the cars, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Three others were seriously injured following the head-on collisionContinue reading “Road collision victim is named”
Coolgreany Boil Water Notice lifted
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has announced today that the Boil Water Notice effective on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply since November 29th is lifted with immediate effect. All consumers on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, foodContinue reading “Coolgreany Boil Water Notice lifted”
Council adopts €134m Budget for 2022
By Dan Walsh Members of Wexford County Council have unanimously adopted the 2022 Budget for an overall estimated expenditure and income of €134 million, up more than €3 million from 2021. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr. Barbara Anne Murphy described the consideration of the 2022 Budget as a complex process that strived to achieveContinue reading “Council adopts €134m Budget for 2022”
Woman dies in Waterford-New Ross crash
By Dan Walsh A woman has died and four others injured in a head-on collision on the N25 Waterford-New Ross road near Glenmore at about 6.30pm this evening. The N25 is currently closed at Glenmore and is expected to remain closed overnight. Gardaí are advising motorists to plan their journeys accordingly.
Challenges on primary school guidelines
By Dan Walsh Government guidelines introducing face coverings in primary schools is causing immediate concerns in the school communities and is likely to escalate into national headlines with one Wexford teacher challenging An Taoiseach and the Minister for Education on the ethics of the decision. Principal of Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh, Judy Ní Ifearnáin, has takenContinue reading “Challenges on primary school guidelines”
IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply
By Dan Walsh In a statement issued this afternoon Irish Water has provided an update on the Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany Public Water Supply with the addendum; “WATER HELD IN STORAGE OR BOTTLED FROM SUNDAY SHOULD ALSO BE BOILED BEFORE USE.” “Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council wishes to adviseContinue reading “IMPORTANT UPDATE on Coolgreany Water Supply”
Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany
By Dan Walsh All consumers on the Coolgreany Public Water Supply are informed that Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council has issued a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect their health. In a statement issued by Irish Water this afternoon; “Due to a risk of potentially inadequately disinfected water entering the supply and followingContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for Coolgreany”
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