Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Wexford’s ‘Keep Well in Your Community’

By Dan Walsh During the current Covid-19 restrictions neighbour awareness is more important than ever and so the Wexford Keep Well ‘Community Check In’ initiative is doing just that in an innovative and non-contact way with ‘Check in’ cards. The postcard size cards provide details of the Wexford County Council Community Call helpline on oneContinue reading “Wexford’s ‘Keep Well in Your Community’”

Legislation delays Enniscorthy Flood Relief

By Dan Walsh The signing off documents and the commencement of construction on the long awaited Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme has been further frustrated and delayed and members expressed ‘disappointment’ with the current timeline at the January meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held by Microsoft Teams. Larry McHale, Executive Engineer, gave a comprehensive up-dateContinue reading “Legislation delays Enniscorthy Flood Relief”

New manager at Wexford racecourse

By Dan Walsh Gowran Park Racecourse Manager Eddie Scally becomes Wexford Racecourse Manager taking over the role from Michael Murphy, who has held the position for more than 30 years. Mr Scally will be in control of both racecourses in Kilkenny and Wexford. Speaking to The Racing Post, Mr Scally, who has his busiest dayContinue reading “New manager at Wexford racecourse”

Holiday homes burglaries in Courtown

By Dan Walsh A man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of burglaries and theft of property at caravans and holiday homes in the Courtown area of North Wexford. Gardaí in Courtown assisted by Gardaí from Gorey conducted a search and arrested a man on suspicion of committing theseContinue reading “Holiday homes burglaries in Courtown”

Mayor Kelly supports Green Dog campaign

By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Leonard Kelly, was on Wexford Quay today with his little friend to help relaunch and promote the Green Dog Walker Campaign in Wexford. “The campaign is an initiative in the fight against dog litter. The programme is a positive, friendly way to change attitudes about dog fouling inContinue reading “Mayor Kelly supports Green Dog campaign”

Wexford GPs access to diagnostic services

By Dan Walsh Visiting the doctor’s surgery may be more revolutionary in the future! Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, stated this week that the HSE is to make available to GPs increased direct access to diagnostic services that would give GPs across the country the ability to access an additional 94,000 diagnostic procedures, suchContinue reading “Wexford GPs access to diagnostic services”

Clerical changes in Wexford Parish

By Dan Walsh Major clerical changes are imminent in Wexford Parish following today’s announcement that Fr Billy Swan, who is curate at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, is appointed Administrator in place of Fr. Aodhan Marken who becomes parish priest in Piercestown succeeding Fr. John O’Reilly, who is retiring. Fr Billy Swan, who is a nativeContinue reading “Clerical changes in Wexford Parish”

Mythen defends Wexford nurses

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”

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!”