Dan Walsh

Call to make Rosslare a Tier One port

By Dan Walsh The Government Report ‘Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021; The Path Ahead’, published by the Government earlier this week came before Seanad Éireann today (Friday) with the Minister for Transport, Eamonn Ryan TD, presenting an address and gauging reaction from the members. Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne asked for a commitment that Rosslare EuroportContinue reading “Call to make Rosslare a Tier One port”

Wexford urged to take water conservation pledge

By Dan Walsh Chambers Ireland and Irish Water are calling on Wexford businesses to get involved in Irish Water’s Water Stewardship Programme, which includes taking the Water Conservation Pledge, carrying out free Online Water Conservation Training and finally enrolling to become a Certified Water Steward. Yvonne Harris, Irish Water Head of Customer Operations, said: “SafeguardingContinue reading “Wexford urged to take water conservation pledge”

A site for Wexford University Campus?

By Dan Walsh Speaking in Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, Senator Malcolm Byrne participated in a discussion on the future of the technological sector and highlighted the broad ambition for a university for the South East. Minister for Future and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Simon Harris, spoke about prioritised capital investment, but accordingContinue reading “A site for Wexford University Campus?”

Gorey farewell to District Manager

By Dan Walsh Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council bade farewell to its popular District Manager of 17 months, Michael Drea, who moved to a new position with the housing department of Wexford County Council today (Monday). “We are losing our area administrator Michael Drea who is going to higher office in the housing section in WexfordContinue reading “Gorey farewell to District Manager”

Garda appeal following Camolin burglary

Gardaí in Gorey are appealing for witnesses in relation to an aggravated burglary that happened around 8.30pm on Sunday at a residence in Camolin. Three masked men entered the house and demanded money. One of these men produced a knife during the incident. A small quantity of cash and belongings were taken from the scene.Continue reading “Garda appeal following Camolin burglary”

Dog patrols and licence checks

Wexford County Council wardens will be carrying out a series of dog patrols and licence checks throughout the Spring and Summer 2021. Wardens will be concentrating on un-licensed and un-chipped dogs, dogs not under proper control, dogs not muzzled and dogs fouling in public places. Dog fouling is a serious health hazard for young children,Continue reading “Dog patrols and licence checks”

Rescue missions on the Cahore coast

By Dan Walsh It was a busy Sunday afternoon for Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit who responded to two incidents in the Cahore area. At 3.50pm the unit went to the assistance of a speedboat with three occupants that was in danger of running aground, the boat did come ashore but was recovered with the assistanceContinue reading “Rescue missions on the Cahore coast”

Bishop Brennan’s Golden Jubilee

By Dan Walsh On the 15th (liturgical) anniversary of the announcement of his appointment as Bishop of Ferns in 2006, a presentation was made to Bishop Denis Brennan at the Ash Wednesday Mass in St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, to belatedly mark the occasion of his golden jubilee as a priest of the diocese of Ferns. Speaking atContinue reading “Bishop Brennan’s Golden Jubilee”

Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s Slaney Street could be in for a conservation facelift and has the backing of the District Council, but the success of the project is ‘funding dependent’ and €200,000 is required, last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscothy Municipal District Council by Microsoft Teams was informed. In the Manager’s Report, Ger Mackey toldContinue reading “Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.”

New CEO for Wexford Festival

Randall Shannon has been appointed interim CEO of Wexford Festival Opera taking up the role immediately, and replacing David McLoughlin, who served in the role for thirteen years. Mr Shannon started his career as an orchestral musician in London before developing a career in arts management. He has held Chief Executive positions with the IrishContinue reading “New CEO for Wexford Festival”