By Dan Walsh The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, the longest bridge in Ireland, has been awarded the 2021 International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) Outstanding Structure Award. Part of the country’s strategic N25 New Ross Bypass PPP, the win marks the first time an Irish project has secured the prestigious global award forContinue reading “BAM Ireland Project wins international award”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
New Rosslare Municipal District Offices open
By Dan Walsh The Administrative Offices of Rosslare Municipal District have been officially opened by District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Frank Staples, alongside the Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Mr Tom Enright and other members and staff of the Rosslare Municipal District in a small, socially distanced ceremony. Cathaoirleach Cllr Frank Staples said; “I am proudContinue reading “New Rosslare Municipal District Offices open”
Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened today
By Dan Walsh The eagerly anticipated Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened its doors today and activity got off to a good start in the community centre where ten vaccination booths have been created for the Covid-19 HSE programme. The new centre has the capacity to offer 1,200 vaccinations a day, operating 8am to 8pm and cateringContinue reading “Kilanerin Vaccination Centre opened today”
Minister meets Kilmore Quay fishermen
By Dan Walsh Minister for Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue invited producer organisations and industry representatives involved in today’s Dublin protest to a meeting this afternoon. In a statement, Mr McConalogue said that he and the Government “stand with our fishers” and welcome engagement with them, and that he recognised “theContinue reading “Minister meets Kilmore Quay fishermen”
Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!
Rosslare Harbour Village Park and Gardens have been recognised by the Wexford Gardens Trail as worthy of being included in the guide of visitor attractions in the county. The Secret Garden is no longer secret! It is great that Rosslare Harbour can now boast the distinction of being a member of both the Wexford Walking TrailContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!”
Bertram Allen nominated for Wexford and Ireland at Tokyo Olympics
Enniscorthy-born world class showjumping rider Bertram Allen will represent Wexford and Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics. The official selection of the athlete and horse combinations for both the Showjumping and Eventing disciplines at the Tokyo Olympics will be made by the Olympic Federation of Ireland in the coming days, but WexfordLocal.com can confirm that nominationsContinue reading “Bertram Allen nominated for Wexford and Ireland at Tokyo Olympics”
New facilities announced for Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have purchased three acres of prime development land in Rosslare Harbour which incorporates a site for a much needed and long-awaited purpose-built community facility, playground, car parking and associated works. The news was announced today by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy. “This will deliver, through theContinue reading “New facilities announced for Rosslare Harbour”
Gorey’s Foster Horan on his way to Tokyo Olympics
By Dan Walsh There is great sporting excitement in North Wexford this weekend after the brilliant news emerged that Gorey RFC player, Foster Horan has qualified for the Olympics as part of the Rugby Sevens team. The Ireland Men’s Sevens is first Irish Rugby team to compete at the Olympics, in what will be theContinue reading “Gorey’s Foster Horan on his way to Tokyo Olympics”
Active Tribe Courtown set to open soon
By Dan Walsh The former Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre has found new owners, and will be renamed Active Tribe Courtown, however, the price paid by new owners Active Tribe has not been disclosed, but reliable sources claim the complex was sold for more than €1 million. Active Tribe Courtown is expected to open in the comingContinue reading “Active Tribe Courtown set to open soon”
Barrow bridge wins for engineering excellence
By Dan Walsh The prestigious Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge linking Wexford and Kilkenny located south of New Ross and crossing the River Barrow has won a prestigious international award for engineering excellence and design. The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering said the bridge is “a landmark structure” that has pushed the boundaries forContinue reading “Barrow bridge wins for engineering excellence”
WexfordLocal.com 