By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy is on high alert tonight after the River Slaney burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water. Schools will remain closed on Wednesday. Irish Rail services are suspended as Enniscorthy resembles a canal and bus services have been transferred. Please contact yourContinue reading “Enniscorthy flooding the worst in decades”
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Major floods hit Enniscorthy again
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The River Slaney in Enniscorthy has burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water this afternoon. Wexford County Council and Slaney Search and Rescue volunteers were on alert from 3am as heavy rainfall caused the river to burst its banks. Residents on IslandContinue reading “Major floods hit Enniscorthy again”
Enniscorthy roads budget runs out early…
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At the January Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting, councillors were surprised by the roads budget and its distance coverage. The meeting was informed that the roads budget for the district is €2.1 million and that covered a mere 13 kilometres last year! In 2026, due toContinue reading “Enniscorthy roads budget runs out early…”
Wexford facing road infrastructure challenge?
By Dan Walsh Many rural roads throughout County Wexford have been adversely impacted by the unusually wet weather. According to Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin TD, their condition is deteriorating rapidly. “The roads are deteriorating before our eyes,” he declared. Due to limited funding, it seems unlikely that any significant improvements will be made any time soon.Continue reading “Wexford facing road infrastructure challenge?”
Derelict and vacant property in the news
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has issued its five-year retrospective infographic on Derelict and Vacant Property within County Wexford. The Planning Department is responsible for dealing with derelict property within the county in accordance with the Derelict Sites Act 1990. This Act allows the council to enforce the remediation of such sites by servingContinue reading “Derelict and vacant property in the news”
Two Wexford winners this weekend
By Dan Walsh Despite the heavy going and wet conditions all three scheduled point-to-point fixtures this weekend survived and racing went ahead, although it was a quiet one for the Wexford raiders with only two victories. Kieran Roche who trains at Adamstown is having his most successful season to date and saddled his 15th trainingContinue reading “Two Wexford winners this weekend”
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role
By Dan Walsh The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Montemayor, has informed Bishop Ger Nash that Pope Leo XIV has appointed him Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory, to take effect today (Sunday, January 25th) when Bishop Niall Coll is installed as Bishop of Raphoe. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com, Bishop Nash said thatContinue reading “Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role”
Tributes to accomplished horse breeder
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Dr Jack Murphy, Ballymacar, New Ross, who was a distinguished equine business lecturer and accomplished sport horse breeder. Dr Murphy suffered a fatal medical emergency while driving at Maudlins Lower, near New Ross last Tuesday and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was aged 67. AContinue reading “Tributes to accomplished horse breeder”
‘Bag It Bin It’ campaign launched in Castletown
By Dan Walsh Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council presented a copy of the educational anti-dog fouling resource pack for primary schools to Principal Ms. Emer Russell and students at Scoil Ghormáin Naofa, Castletown last week The ‘Bag It Bin It’ education pack which has been sent out to all primary schools in Co.Continue reading “‘Bag It Bin It’ campaign launched in Castletown”
Rathangan Church needs major repairs
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting At the January Wexford County Council meeting, Cllr Jim Codd inquired about securing €1.3 million for major repairs to Rathangan’s prominent church, known locally as “the cathedral in the fields.” Rathangan church, a heritage site, needs funding to repair its deteriorating roof. Cllr Codd said locals haveContinue reading “Rathangan Church needs major repairs”
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