By Dan Walsh The Wexford Craft Trail is joined this year by the Makers House in the lower gallery at Wexford Arts Centre for the annual Christmas Craft Fair which opens today (Friday). Christmas is that magical time of the year when we all look for something special for the ones we love… or simplyContinue reading “Christmas Craft Fair opens today”
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Council welcomes new Rosslare-France ferry service
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy has welcomed the recent announcement of a new six-day per week ferry service between Rosslare Europort and northern France by Danish shipping company DFDS. Beginning on January 2nd next, the new ferry route will operate between Rosslare and Dunkirk with six weekly departures fromContinue reading “Council welcomes new Rosslare-France ferry service”
“Frontline workers deserve a break!”
By Dan Walsh New Ross-based Cllr Michael Sheehan has called on the Government and the Registration Councils to waive the Nursing, Healthcare and Teaching Council fees for 2020 as a token appreciation of their work through the pandemic. Cllr Sheehan told WexfordLocal.com that frontline workers deserve a break. “I have called for a tax creditContinue reading ““Frontline workers deserve a break!””
More water main trouble in Gorey
By Dan Walsh There is another burst water main in Gorey town and this time it is near the R772 Dublin Road. Local Cllr Andrew Bolger has confirmed that he has been in contact with the local water engineering department and the repairs are expected to be complete around 8pm. The areas still affected includeContinue reading “More water main trouble in Gorey”
Burst water main in Gorey…Again!
By Dan Walsh For the second time this week the water supply in Gorey town area is disrupted by a burst main. The areas affected include Raithin Cuilin, Hollyfort Road, Fort Road, Willow Park, Hunters Green, Allenwood Drive, Ashwood Grove, Cois Doire, Baile Eoghain, Woodlands Drive, Ramsfort Avenue, Creagh Demesne, Creagh, Garden City and Clonattin. Continue reading “Burst water main in Gorey…Again!”
Rosslare Europort Road Access Option C
By Dan Walsh Option C has been identified as the Preferred Scheme Option for the N25 Rosslare Europort Access Road that can best deliver the project objectives following an appraisal of the three scheme options under the six criteria. Scheme Option C is presented in the map and consists of a combination of existing roadContinue reading “Rosslare Europort Road Access Option C”
Wexford FDYS €8,000 for ‘Safe Space’
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Ferns Diocesan Youth Service (FDYS) will receive €8,000 in funding towards a ‘Safe Space’ project thanks to the 2020 LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund. Welcoming the news, Wexford TD and Minister for Law Reform James Browne told WexfordLocal.com; “This project will promote inclusion, protect rights and improve quality of life and well-beingContinue reading “Wexford FDYS €8,000 for ‘Safe Space’”
Enniscorthy reopens for festive Christmas
By Dan Walsh A number of businesses in Enniscorthy reopened yesterday (Tuesday) after 40 days in the wilderness due to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions and more will reopen between now and Friday. The town is illuminated by the Christmas lights that were switched on virtually from Market Square last Friday. Despite a Wexford wide mobileContinue reading “Enniscorthy reopens for festive Christmas”
Min Ryan Park wins award for Council
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s Special Projects Team won the award in the Disability Services Provision Category, for the inclusive Communications Board in the Min Ryan Park in Wexford town, at the Chambers Ireland 2020 Local Government Awards. The collaboration between Wexford County Council, Inclusion Ireland, the InterAcT initiative of Trinity College, The SpeechContinue reading “Min Ryan Park wins award for Council”
Christmas Lights on in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Normally thousands of people would turn out to be part of the switch-on of the Christmas Lights in Gorey, but the Covid 19 restrictions caused a change to the plans and instead of a family celebration, the lights ‘just came on quietly’ in Gorey tonight. They are stunning and bright and theContinue reading “Christmas Lights on in Gorey”
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