Dan Walsh

Paving the way for 1,000 Enniscorthy jobs!

By Dan Walsh After months of inactivity due to Covid-19 lockdown the workers and machinery have resumed progress at Enniscorthy’s Business and Technology Park and a brief ceremony took place at the Killagoley site today to mark the turning of the sod for the first building on the site. Limited in numbers attending and heldContinue reading “Paving the way for 1,000 Enniscorthy jobs!”

Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency”

By Dan Walsh Concerns over the potential sale of Courtown Woods and the initiation of a local petition on social media calling on Wexford County Council and local public representatives to intervene is gaining public support after alarm bells were set off by Courtown Community Council last week. Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, who has beenContinue reading “Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency””

Sen. Byrne appointed to New Ireland Commission

By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the New Ireland Commission established today (Friday) with the aim of exploring how to build co-operation and partnerships on this island, in health, in education, in the economy, and in other areas. It is a progressive initiative that looks to bring people from differentContinue reading “Sen. Byrne appointed to New Ireland Commission”

Churches re-open with limits from Monday

By Dan Walsh Priests and parish workers across the Diocese of Ferns are preparing to make church buildings ready for the re-opening for public worship from next Monday, May 10th. This is in line with the most recent Covid-19 guidelines. But many restrictions remain in place. Numbers of 50 are permitted for Funerals and WeddingsContinue reading “Churches re-open with limits from Monday”

Army Bomb unit called to Saltmills

By Dan Walsh An Army Bomb Disposal Team was called into operation at Saltmills, New Ross, this morning where a controlled explosion was carried out on a corrosive metal object. The Army team was requested by An Garda Siochana and arrived at the scene at approximately 11.36 am. In a statement issued on request fromContinue reading “Army Bomb unit called to Saltmills”

Peter honoured by Courtown RNLI

By Dan Walsh Enthusiastic Courtown member Peter Browne has been ‘recognised for extraordinary service’ and received his 20-year medal for outstanding achievement to the RNLI. The presentation was made by Sam Kennedy, Lifeboat Operations Manager, following last night’s training session with adherence to Covid-19 guidelines and protocol. Having become involved as a fresh faced 16Continue reading “Peter honoured by Courtown RNLI”

Saving Courtown Woods

By Dan Walsh The committee of Courtown Community Council (CCC) are requesting Wexford County Council to delay the sale of Courtown Woods due to concerns regarding future protection and development and are requesting a meeting with the proposed new owners, Wexford County Council and the liquidators to create a management plan. The committee are agreeableContinue reading “Saving Courtown Woods”

€208,000 funding for Kilmore Quay

By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay has received a significant investment to the tune of €208,000 in capital funding for upgrade works and repairs and while there is a general welcome locally, Fianna Fáil member in the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald is particularly impressed. “I am delighted to be informed that €208,000 in capitalContinue reading “€208,000 funding for Kilmore Quay”

€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?

By Dan Walsh Construction work on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme that includes a new bridge across the River Slaney costing more than €45 million is closer to commencement after the latest documents have reached the Minister’s desk in Dublin. Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has been informed that the Supplementary InformationContinue reading “€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?”

O’Neill and Bowe on the double

By Dan Walsh Bank Holiday Monday point-to-pointing took place today at Dawstown, near Blarney in Co. Cork, just six races and the only Wexford success was a double in the opening two races for Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe. Newcomer Harry Du Berlais gave a fine exhibition of jumping and scored by an easy tenContinue reading “O’Neill and Bowe on the double”