Uisce Éireann urges water conservation

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is requesting that residents and businesses in Wexford conserve water. Due to increased water consumption, supplies in several areas of Wexford are currently under significant pressure.   Levels in many water sources are significantly lower than normal for this time of year and this coupled with an increase in demandContinue reading “Uisce Éireann urges water conservation”

New car park for Enniscorthy town centre

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Work on the 37 car parking spaces at Enniscorthy’s newest set down space, nostalgically named Murphy Floods Car Park, is nearing a conclusion and the first paying vehicles should be using the Barrack Street entrance in about two weeks! Engineer Neville Shaw gave an update onContinue reading “New car park for Enniscorthy town centre”

Gorey hosting festival this weekend

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Market House Festival The music is playing from the big stage on the Main Street, Gorey, tonight, as the 2025 Market House Festival gets into the rhythm and a large crowd is present. There was no formal opening ceremony, it was straight into the music. Live music, arts and familyContinue reading “Gorey hosting festival this weekend”

Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A Civic Reception marking Wexford Football League team’s historic victory in the 2025 FAI Oscar Traynor Cup was held in Enniscorthy Castle tonight with proceedings headed by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan. Under Manager Willie Peare it was only the second time in history that WexfordContinue reading “Civic Reception for Wexford FAI Cup champions”

Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!

By Dan Walsh The Arts Council receive over €140 million in state funding but some comedians, showbands, drama societies, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Fleadh groups are not eligible to apply for funding, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Brian Brennan, TD for Wicklow-Wexford, has voiced his strong opposition to the current exclusion of certain artistsContinue reading “Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!”

Shannon Way Project officially launched

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, accepted an invitation from Enniscorthy Community Alliance and performed the official launch of The Shannon Way Project at the green on Armstrong’s Range, Enniscorthy, this evening. The Shannon Way Project is a dynamic community-led effort to rejuvenate Enniscorthy East through environmental andContinue reading “Shannon Way Project officially launched”

Warm farewell to Gorey District Manager

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge District Council meeting Philip Knight, Gorey Kilmuckridge District Manager for over four years, delivered his final report at Tuesday’s monthly meeting held in the Civic Centre, Gorey, where members offered high praise and paid glowing tributes. Mr Knight’s replacement, Anita McLoughlin, who started her local authority career in NewContinue reading “Warm farewell to Gorey District Manager”

Double call for Courtown RNLI

By Dan Walsh Monday was a busy day for Courtown RNLI. They rescued father and son paddleboarders in strong offshore winds and later the same day recovered an inflatable towable following 112 /999 calls to the Coast Guard. A member of the public spotted two paddleboarders clinging to a buoy in strong offshore winds justContinue reading “Double call for Courtown RNLI”

NEWS UPDATE; Do people oppose school safety projects?

NEWS UPDATE. By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting (Tuesday). The proposed Safe Route To Schools programme for Kiltealy was on the agenda at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, but members voted 3-2 to hold the meeting ‘in committee’ CllrContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Do people oppose school safety projects?”

Urgent need to use less water across Co Wexford

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to everyone in Wexford to be mindful of their use of water. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to replenish fully.   Uisce Éireann is closelyContinue reading “Urgent need to use less water across Co Wexford”