Dan Walsh

Wexford plans when the snow comes!

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is in contact with the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) Crisis Management Team, and Carolyn Godkin, Director of Services, told Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council about plans to review the weather forecast for the coming days, including the potential impact of snow, and to provideContinue reading “Wexford plans when the snow comes!”

Litter problem is getting worse

By Dan Walsh While walking the roads of North Wexford Cllr Joe Sullivan noticed that the litter problem is getting worse, and consequently, he brought a motion before Monday’s February meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams due to Covid-19 regulations which suggested that the Council “make recycling services free of charge atContinue reading “Litter problem is getting worse”

Gorey mourns loss of Nicky Stafford

By Dan Walsh Naomh Éanna GAA Club in Gorey is leading the tributes to its Chairman, Nicky Stafford, Clonattin, Gorey, who passed away suddenly and is inviting people to light a candle of remembrance tonight (Monday) at 9pm. In a statement posted on social media the club said; “We have lost a pillar of ourContinue reading “Gorey mourns loss of Nicky Stafford”

Wexford students share €788,739 funding

By Dan Walsh Wexford students are set to benefit from funding announced today (Monday) by the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris TD of €5.8 million granted for community education under the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund. The funding will be administered by the Education and Training Boards and the Waterford and Wexford ETB will manageContinue reading “Wexford students share €788,739 funding”

Major blaze in Wexford town

Five units of Wexford Fire Service were called to South Main Street, Wexford, after smoke was noticed bellowing from buildings close to a car park near The Foggy Dew Bar and Guesthouse. The blaze was noticed around 9 am and residents were evacuated from the area. No injuries are reported. The street will remain closedContinue reading “Major blaze in Wexford town”

First Service for new Rector in Bunclody

By Dan Walsh The new Rector of Bunclody Union of Parishes, Rev’d Trevor Sargent will preside at his first Service in Bunclody, tomorrow, Sunday, and due to Covid-19 restrictions and government guidelines it will be available online on his YouTube channel reverendtrevorsargent from midnight tonight. Rev’d Sargent was instituted as Rector on Friday night and Bunclody UnionContinue reading “First Service for new Rector in Bunclody”

Two arrested and drugs seized in Kilmuckridge

Two men, aged in their early 40s and late teens, were arrested and detained at Wexford Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1996 following the search of a house in the Kilmuckridge area on Friday. A cannabis grow-house and a large quantity of amphetamine valued in total at €66,000 was seized.Continue reading “Two arrested and drugs seized in Kilmuckridge”

Irish Water warns “watch out for leaks and freezing pipes”

By Dan Walsh In a statement issued on Friday Irish Water and Wexford County Council are asking homes and businesses to check for leaks and to conserve water where possible whilst adhering to public health advice on hand washing and hygiene regarding Covid-19. “We are asking people to do this to protect the water supplyContinue reading “Irish Water warns “watch out for leaks and freezing pipes””

Frost, ice and some snow on the way!

By Dan Walsh Temperatures are set to drop dramatically and today the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management issued a statement regards potential severe weather next week. WEATHER OUTLOOK; There is a risk of frost/ice in some areas tonight and tomorrow night. From Sunday night there will be widespread frost and ice and withContinue reading “Frost, ice and some snow on the way!”

Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads

By Dan Walsh A Wexford councillor is calling upon Wexford’s TDs to demand adequate funding for rural roads, which he claims “are devastated and resemble the surface of the moon despite the best efforts of the roads engineer and his work crews.” Cllr Jim Codd from the Rosslare Municipal District Council is critical of theContinue reading “Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads”