By Dan Walsh We hear a lot about revitalising rural villages and small towns and there are a number of developments taking place as we slowly emerge from the lockdown and no where is more vibrant than Boolavogue village. Boolavogue Development Group secured funding of €97,934 for the restoration of the vacant National School and transformationContinue reading “Boolavogue village development”
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Gorey councillors support public ownership of Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh The 10-member Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council voted in favour -6 votes to 4 -calling on Wexford County Council to take public ownership of Courtown Woods in response to the controversial campaign known locally as ‘Protect Courtown Woods’ which notched up around 8,000 signatures in a local petition and was supported by 800Continue reading “Gorey councillors support public ownership of Courtown Woods”
Not enough places to GO in Enniscorthy!
By Dan Walsh Cllr Jackser Owens moved a motion at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, held with Microsoft Teams with regards to Covid-19 guidelines and protocols, “To have proper toilets installed in Enniscorthy.” “We have one at (old) Dunnes Stores. We had one outside the Cotton Tree in the 70s or 80s,Continue reading “Not enough places to GO in Enniscorthy!”
Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!
By Dan Walsh The people of Enniscorthy are to be given another opportunity to officially name the Municipal Cemetery at Summerhill through submissions subject to approval by the local councillors, but saints names are NOT permitted! The naming of the multi-denominational cemetery had already sought submissions – but the Council got no public suggestions –Continue reading “Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!”
Rewilding Wexford is launched
By Dan Walsh Coinciding with National Biodiversity Week, the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Garry Laffan, this morning announced the launch of Rewilding Wexford, a programme of activities to combat climate change and the Rewilding Wexford project will contribute to this vital work. Cllr Laffan told WexfordLocal.com; “It gives me great hope today toContinue reading “Rewilding Wexford is launched”
Death of Cllr Pat Doran, Carnew
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Cllr Pat Doran, (in his 81st year) first elected as a member for Wicklow County Council in 1985 who retired following the April meeting of 2019 – having given almost 35 years of dedicated public service to the Carnew district. Born in Lismore, Co. Waterford, hisContinue reading “Death of Cllr Pat Doran, Carnew”
Busy weekend for Coast Guard Unit
By Dan Walsh It was a busy weekend for Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit who responded to a number of incidents, but fortunately, everybody involved have returned safe and well. On Friday morning at 9.38am the Courtown/Arklow unit was tasked following a report of a fishing vessel taking on water two miles off Courtown. The waterContinue reading “Busy weekend for Coast Guard Unit”
Sean Doyle trains his 100th winner
By Dan Walsh Ballindaggin handler Sean Doyle made his own piece of point-to-point history today when he trained his 100th career winner – The Forge Hill – in the Mares Open Race at Stradbally, Co. Laois. The six lengths winner in the Monbeg Partnership colours was ridden by Duncormick rider Sean Staples. Doyle is havingContinue reading “Sean Doyle trains his 100th winner”
Locals ‘off day’ at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh No local winners at Bettyvile Park today with Strong Roots (8/1) runner-up behind Stealthy Tom for owner/trainer Richie Rath from Screen and ridden by JJ Slevin emerging as the only Wexford placed horse across the seven race card. Waterford trainer Henry de Bromhead saddled Bold Enough (1/2 fav.) in the novice chaseContinue reading “Locals ‘off day’ at Wexford races”
Growing public support for Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh at Courtown Woods The pungent aroma of wild garlic was palpable, green foliage fought off the effects of torrential showers acting as natures protector, and nothing could prevent the exuberance of well-being or dampen the unequivocal and overwhelming support for 40 acres of protected woodlands, known locally as Courtown Woods, to beContinue reading “Growing public support for Courtown Woods”
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