By Dan Walsh Woodlands for Health is an Eco-Therapy programme of forest-based activities prescribed by medical professionals, which involves social inclusion of people who experience severe mental health difficulties. Frank Feighan, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, visited the Sports Active Wexford Woodlands for Health Programme basedContinue reading “Woodlands for Health based in Tintern Abbey”
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Craanford farmer is new Co-Op Chair
By Dan Walsh The newly elected Chairman of Glanbia Co-Operative Society is a well-known Wexford farmer John G Murphy, Ballinacoola, Craanford, effective from today (Thursday). Appointed to the Board in June 2010, Mr Murphy, served as Vice-Chairman since June 2nd 2017. He is also Vice-Chairman of the National Dairy Council Board. “I am honoured toContinue reading “Craanford farmer is new Co-Op Chair”
Warm welcome in 352,000 households!
By Dan Walsh The National Fuel Scheme, which is a means-assessed payment, will be paid for 28 weeks. It is paid at a weekly rate of €24.50 or by way of two lump sum payments of €343 each. One Fuel Allowance is paid per household. The estimated expenditure for this non-statutory scheme is €261.35 millionContinue reading “Warm welcome in 352,000 households!”
New €1.45m Fire Station for New Ross
By Dan Walsh It may be the worst kept secret in New Ross, but plans for a new fire station at Hewittsland, opposite Tesco, has been given a lifeline with a €1.45 million tender which means the new building will proceed and it’s anticipated it will be operational next summer. It will be a stateContinue reading “New €1.45m Fire Station for New Ross”
Garda priority is keeping people safe ; Harris
By Dan Walsh Following the Government’s decision to move the country to Level 3 of the National Framework for Living with COVID-19, An Garda Síochána has recommenced Operation Fanacht, as a nationwide policing operation focused on supporting public compliance with public health measures. In support of this announcement there will be high visibility patrolling byContinue reading “Garda priority is keeping people safe ; Harris”
Rosslare-Waterford rail line raised in the Dáil
By Dan Walsh The closure of the Rosslare to Waterford railway line and the implications for the Barrow Bridge were raised in Dáil Éireann on Tuesday by Waterford Green Party’s Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh with Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Communications and Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan. Deputy Ó Cathasaigh said; “We had an unhappy birthdayContinue reading “Rosslare-Waterford rail line raised in the Dáil”
Missing Gorey girls found safe and well
By Dan Walsh The search for two missing Gorey girls, Rachel Walsh-Wolahan and Sinead Doran, has ended successfully with both girls found safe and well. The Walsh and Doran families are thankful to the Gardaí and the public who responded on social media. “The response from the public was absolutely outstanding and within minutes thereContinue reading “Missing Gorey girls found safe and well”
Father seeks whereabouts of daughter
A father has launched a public appeal on social media concerned about the whereabouts of his daughter Rachel Walsh Wolahan. He claims she has gone missing since 7pm yesterday evening (Tuesday). She is with another girl from Gorey, Sinead Doran. “They are both very vulnerable and we need urgent help from everyone to find them,”Continue reading “Father seeks whereabouts of daughter”
Inquest into diving tragedy off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Tragic circumstances of how off-duty Garda David ‘Dave’ Hearne lost his life in a diving tragedy about 20kms off Hook Head, were recalled at an inquest, where the coroner returned a verdict of “death by drowning”. Sympathy was expressed to his family on their tragic loss. Mr. Hearne was an experienced andContinue reading “Inquest into diving tragedy off Hook Head”
Mass suspended from midnight tonight
By Dan Walsh Public Masses in the Diocese of Ferns will be suspended as and from midnight tonight and will remain suspended for the duration of Level 3 of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions imposed by the government. The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has asked the faithful to approach the newly announced Level 3Continue reading “Mass suspended from midnight tonight”
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