By Dan Walsh With the easing of lockdown restrictions, and a hope that international tourist travel will resume shortly, Stena Line is anticipating a busy summer. And after a 21-year absence, duty-free shopping onboard Stena Line’s ferries will now be available following Brexit. Meanwhile, sailings between Rosslare Europort and Fishguard remain suspended as the StenaContinue reading “Duty Free shopping returns on Rosslare ferries”
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Papal Knighthood for Eugene Doyle
By Dan Walsh During 7pm Friday evening Mass in St. Senan’s Parish Church, Enniscorthy, Bishop Denis Brennan conferred a Papal Knighthood on local parishioner Eugene Doyle on behalf of Pope Francis in recognition of his personal and professional contribution to the Diocese of Ferns. Since becoming Diocesan Finance Officer in 2004, Mr Doyle has helpedContinue reading “Papal Knighthood for Eugene Doyle”
New Vaccination Centre at Kilanerin
By Dan Walsh Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced the welcome news that the HSE has secured a site for a new vaccination centre that will serve both south Wicklow and north Wexford at Kilanerin Community Centre. The new centre is expected to be fully operational by the middle of June and will haveContinue reading “New Vaccination Centre at Kilanerin”
Windows smashed at Enniscorthy school
By Dan Walsh Gardai in Enniscorthy are investigating a serious incident where windows were damaged in an anti-social or criminal act of vandalism at St. Aidan’s Parish School on Nunnery Road last weekend. It is understood that some youths trespassed on the school grounds and smashed three glass panels on the infant playground. The intrusionContinue reading “Windows smashed at Enniscorthy school”
Saving Kilmore Quay fishing industry
By Dan Walsh Around 50 boats from the coastal areas Kilmore Quay to Dingle sailed through the night and assembled at Roche’s Point at 7am today before the public awareness flotilla of boats sailed up the River Lee to Cork City to highlight the huge strain on the fishing industry and delivered a plea forContinue reading “Saving Kilmore Quay fishing industry”
Wexford has most Beach Awards in Leinster
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council retains Blue Flag status for five beaches and both marinas awarded in 2020, however, Ballymoney North Beach awarded in 2020 has not retained Blue Flag status for the 2021 season. The beach has been classified as achieving a Good Water Quality rating in 2020 based on the assessment ofContinue reading “Wexford has most Beach Awards in Leinster”
Budget approval for Bunclody Vocational College
By Dan Walsh The Department of Education has approved a multi-million euro budget for the construction of a new four-storey building on the grounds of Bunclody Vocational College on Irish Street. Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Chairperson of Bunclody Vocational College said; It is positive news for the School and for the young people of Bunclody areaContinue reading “Budget approval for Bunclody Vocational College”
The road to Min Ryan Skate Park
By Dan Walsh A Wexford company, Sole Sports and Leisure have begun construction of the access road for them to immediately begin the construction of the Skate Park and a 20m x 39m Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) supported by Cllrs Leonard Kelly and Davy Hynes at Min Ryan Park, comprising a soccer pitch length waysContinue reading “The road to Min Ryan Skate Park”
Sod turned on €1.45m New Ross Fire Station
By Dan Walsh Today was an historic day for New Ross and district as the sod was turned on the new state-of-the-art fire station in New Ross that will be constructed at the cost of €1,458,205. Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has expressed his delight at attending the sod-turningContinue reading “Sod turned on €1.45m New Ross Fire Station”
23 housing units for Rosslare Strand
By Dan Walsh Important day for Rosslare Strand where the sod was turned this morning on Phase One of a €4 million investment in a 23 social housing project. The small socially distance sod turning ceremony was jointly performed by two local public representatives Cllr Ger Carthy, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and Cllr FrankContinue reading “23 housing units for Rosslare Strand”
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