By Dan Walsh Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has fond memories of Wexford General Hospital and got his first job as a surgical intern there back in 2003, however, he is unfamiliar with current concerns at the hospital. The Tánaiste was replying to a question from Independent Deputy Verona Murphy during Questions on Promised Legislation in theContinue reading “Tánaiste has “fond memories of Wexford””
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€37,000 donation to Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI has received a generous €37,000 donation from Interger New Ross after the company’s staff and management chose the lifeboat station as its Charity of the Year. Volunteers at Fethard RNLI were delighted to be considered and have been overwhelmed by the amount raised. Receiving the funds raised from Seamus HamiltonContinue reading “€37,000 donation to Fethard RNLI”
No Blue Flags for Ballymoney and Courtown
By Dan Walsh Ballymoney and Courtown will be without Blue Flag status this summer according to Cliona Connolly of the Environment Department at Wexford County Council who addressed members at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 protocols. Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach, presided. Courtown is being monitored butContinue reading “No Blue Flags for Ballymoney and Courtown”
Two in Court after North Wexford drugs raid
Two people will appear before a Special Sitting of the District Court charged in connection with the seizure of drugs to the value of €215,000 in the North Wexford area on Wednesday. The seizure was made after Gardaí from Gorey Detective Unit, Uniform Unit with the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit conducted several searches in theContinue reading “Two in Court after North Wexford drugs raid”
Tributes to Paddy the poet and novelist
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to Paddy Cummins, poet, novelist, musician, loyal friend and native of Kilmannock, Campile, who was laid to rest yesterday (Wednesday). Forced to drop out of school at the age of 15, Paddy got a job as a motor mechanic to contribute to the family finances of his parentsContinue reading “Tributes to Paddy the poet and novelist”
Job losses in Gorey, Enniscorthy, Wexford
By Dan Walsh Several job losses across three Wexford towns are amongst the 485 redundancies caused by the closure of Carphone Warehouse’s 80 stores in the Republic of Ireland. Carphone Warehouse had outlets at Gorey Shopping Centre, Irish St, Enniscorthy and North Main St, Wexford where staff have been informed of the decision and theContinue reading “Job losses in Gorey, Enniscorthy, Wexford”
Community in action at Ballyhogue
By Dan Walsh A stop-go system is in operation near Bellevue Heights leading to Ballyhogue village this week to facilitate the creation of a new footpath that will complement other improvements in the village including the installation of a defibrillator attached to the local school. The work is being spearheaded by the Ballyhogue Residents’ Association,Continue reading “Community in action at Ballyhogue”
€1.5m facelift for Gorey’s Esmonde St
By Dan Walsh Despite an application for the development of Esmonde St in Gorey under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) being unsuccessful Wexford County Council intends proceeding with a scaled-back project that would achieve the same aims costing upwards of €1.5 million. The announcement was made by the CEO, Tom Enright, who addressedContinue reading “€1.5m facelift for Gorey’s Esmonde St”
Casual trading returns to Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The April meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held with Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 guidelines yesterday (Monday) has unanimously agreed to adopt bye-laws for the draft framework for outdoor trading and is to seek expressions of interest. Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, said there has been several enquiries in terms ofContinue reading “Casual trading returns to Enniscorthy”
RTE documentary features Colm Tóibín
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-born author Colm Tóibín, probably best known for Brooklyn made into an award-winning film a few years ago, features in a documentary called On Memory’s Shore which will be shown on RTE One tonight (Monday) at 9.35pm. Filmed in the summer of 2020, the documentary explores his life growing up in Enniscorthy,Continue reading “RTE documentary features Colm Tóibín”
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