Dan Walsh

6,000 lobsters returned alive to the sea

By Dan Walsh Earlier this week, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), acting on information from a member of the public, seized 86 illegally caught lobsters from a recreational fisherman in the South East. The team of SFPA Sea-Fisheries Protection Officers from Dunmore East also detained a vivier lorry in Rosslare Europort destined for Spain withContinue reading “6,000 lobsters returned alive to the sea”

Morriscastle “a victim of its own success”

By Dan Walsh Parking difficulties at Morriscastle were raised by Cllr Mary Farrell at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. The road from Kilmuckridge village to the Blue Flag beach is two kilometres long and is a cul-de-sac. One way in and the same way out! Cllr Farrell wondered what could beContinue reading “Morriscastle “a victim of its own success””

Templeshannon link features new footbridge

By Dan Walsh There is an urgency to progress ambitious plans for a new footbridge over the River Slaney linking east and west and bonding an integral part of the proposals for the redevelopment of the Templeshannon area of Enniscorthy. Last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council featured a presentation on the TempleshannonContinue reading “Templeshannon link features new footbridge”

Courtown sea front changes are delayed

By Dan Walsh Plans for the demolition of the derelict Bayview Hotel on Courtown’s sea front will be delayed until later in the year after Cllr Andrew Bolger sought an update on the ‘dangerous structure notice’ posted to the owner due to expire on August 31st. Bayview Hotel was a landmark building to generations ofContinue reading “Courtown sea front changes are delayed”

Pope accepts Bishop Brennan’s resignation

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Denis Brennan, in line with the existing protocol on reaching his 75th birthday, and the authorities in Rome have sanctioned the process of appointing a new Bishop of Ferns. Recently, on Pentecost Sunday (May31st), Bishop Brennan celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his priesthood at Sunday Mass inContinue reading “Pope accepts Bishop Brennan’s resignation”

Gorey should become a ‘Sanctuary’ town

By Dan Walsh Sanctuary Ambassadors embarking on a campaign to ensure better conditions for asylum seekers in Co. Wexford have recently finalised a manifesto and today won the unanimous support of members at the monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held under Covid-19 guidelines at Gorey Courthouse. A six-member delegation from Courtown and RosslareContinue reading “Gorey should become a ‘Sanctuary’ town”

Grandpad Tablets to support older citizens

What is that headline all about? One could be immediately confused that it refers to public health, and it does in some regard to the Covid-19 pandemic, but in the modern language it is all about technology and its place in the world of our older citizens. Wexford County Council has partnered with Wexford HomeContinue reading “Grandpad Tablets to support older citizens”

Cable car link to Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh A cable car connection from a new car and coach park located on the Turret Rocks, high above the River Slaney, to Enniscorthy Castle and the town centre is included in a €30 million proposal to transform Enniscorthy into a thriving economic hub and landmark tourist destination. Members were supportive of theContinue reading “Cable car link to Enniscorthy Castle”

Feel the buzz for native Irish bees

ONE of Ireland’s largest garden centre networks is calling on enthusiasts of all ages and all skill levels to take the Operation PolliNation pledge and be in with a chance to win a €2,000 pollinator-friendly garden renovation. CountryLife is teaming up with the Irish public to help gardeners make their plots pollinator-friendly environments and showContinue reading “Feel the buzz for native Irish bees”

Grim discovery in the sea off Courtown

By Dan Walsh in Courtown The body of a woman recovered from the sea off Courtown Harbour this evening is identified locally as that of Deirdre Redmond, (50), who has been the missing for six days. Courtown RNLI Lifeboat volunteers were launched at 4.50 pm following a call from the Irish Coastguard who made theContinue reading “Grim discovery in the sea off Courtown”