By Dan Walsh Wexford Sinn Féin Deputy Johnny Mythen speaking in Dail Éireann yesterday (Wednesday) defended the nurses in the current pandemic conditions and demanded that “18 students on placement in Wexford General Hospital and the other 4,000 deserve better.” “This pandemic is a time of fierce challenges, loss and sadness. We must not, however,Continue reading “Mythen defends Wexford nurses”
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CCTV is off but illegal dumping is up!
By Dan Walsh A directive from the Data Protection Commissioner that CCTV footage can not be used as evidence against illegal dumping activity has left councillors bewildered and strong voices were aired at Tuesday’s meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under public health guidelines by Microsoft Teams. Cllr Fionntán Ó’Suilleabhán felt the GDPR issue canContinue reading “CCTV is off but illegal dumping is up!”
Call for savings option in vaccine roll out.
By Dan Walsh New Ross Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Sheehan has called on the HSE and the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to call up the civil authorities to assist in the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccines because he believes using “just GP’s and pharmacies is too expensive and too limited.” “I believe thatContinue reading “Call for savings option in vaccine roll out.”
Good news for Gorey and Courtown
By Dan Walsh A submission for funding has been activated under the Active Travel Scheme to progress the Courtown to Gorey footpath that would bring the project up to the tendering stage. The news was welcomed by members at today’s January meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under public health guidelines by Microsoft Teams. ExecutiveContinue reading “Good news for Gorey and Courtown”
Call for Covid-19 testing at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A passionate call to the HSE to prioritise a Test Centre and Vaccination Centre for Enniscorthy during Covid-19 was unanimously agreed at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under public health guidelines with Microsoft Teams. Cllr Cathal Byrne noted recent Covid-19 figures when district breakdown became available that EnniscorthyContinue reading “Call for Covid-19 testing at Enniscorthy”
€112,659 for six Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh The Government has today announced funding of €112,659 for six Wexford walking trails and outside recreation. €20,000 will be used for signage and improvement works at St. Clomaun’s Way River Walk at Duncormick. The Murrintown Community Trail has been granted €20,000 for the extension of the walking trail. And a similar amountContinue reading “€112,659 for six Wexford projects”
Air and sea search at Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh Wexford RNLI Lifeboat was launched at 7.42pm this evening after a few sources reported seeing a red flare in the skies above Wexford Harbour. An intensive search ensued with the Wexford RNLI crew supported by Rosslare Harbour RNLI and the Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117. Nothing was sighted and the operation wasContinue reading “Air and sea search at Wexford Harbour”
Death of Camolin businessman
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Tom Doyle, Coolnaleen, Camolin, who was a well-known businessman and sponsor of Wexford GAA championship games. Condolences to his family and friends on their sad loss at this time. Tom Doyle was involved in the tile business for more than 40 years and developed the business (withContinue reading “Death of Camolin businessman”
New Monday sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg
By Dan Walsh There will be increased capacity direct to mainland Europe starting on Monday as Brittany Ferries begin the 2021 crossing between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg two months ahead of schedule with the MV Cap Finestére replacing the Connemara while essential maintenance is being carried out. Cap Finistère, the fastest ship in the ferryContinue reading “New Monday sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg”
Is Ballycullane man ‘greatest athlete of all time’?
By Dan Walsh A Wexford man is grabbing international headlines having been sensationally nominated for the ‘greatest athlete of all time’ award. The ‘greatest athlete of all time’ accolade is awarded in recognition of athletic achievement in the World Games, a non-Olympic international sporting competition with contestants from as far afield as Russia and theContinue reading “Is Ballycullane man ‘greatest athlete of all time’?”
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