Dan Walsh

€7.5m investment for Rosslare Strand and Burrow

By Dan Walsh “It is a great day for Rosslare and a great day for Wexford tourism,” that is the view of Wexford County Council Chairman, Cllr Ger Carthy, to the announcement from the Office of Public Works that the eagerly awaited Rosslare Flood and Erosion Protection Project has been given the green light. IncludedContinue reading “€7.5m investment for Rosslare Strand and Burrow”

County Secretary Pat Collins retires

Tributes have been paid to Pat Collins who retired from Wexford County Council after 42 years’ service and served the last six years as County Secretary. A native of Wexford town, Pat served with Wexford County Council in many departments from 1978, joined the Wexford Corporation as Borough Accountant in 1995, became Town Clerk inContinue reading “County Secretary Pat Collins retires”

Future for Wexford fishing post-Brexit?

Deputy Verona Murphy spoke in the Dail yesterday (Thursday) and asked the Minister how the Department will deal with probably impartial trade following Brexit in respect of fishermen and the issues that will arise once UK waters are no longer accessible to EU fisherman and, in particular, Irish fishermen, who probably access UK waters moreContinue reading “Future for Wexford fishing post-Brexit?”

Workplace accident death at Ballycarney

A man in his 30’s was fatally injured in a workplace accident at a construction site on a farm at Ballycarney this morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene when the alarm was raised just after 8.30 am. It is understood that the man was working on a construction site close to a grain storeContinue reading “Workplace accident death at Ballycarney”

Windy waves washing away Cahore beach

Dan Walsh I always liked a visit to Cahore. It was always one of my favourite places, although I miss the closed doors of Cahore Castle where once we ate, drank, danced and lost our way home in a fun way on so many occasions, although The Strand Bar still retains some vestiges of theContinue reading “Windy waves washing away Cahore beach”

Eight routes under consideration for motorway

By Dan Walsh Huge concerns are simmering across south Wexford as Wexford County Council commenced a public consultation process on the proposed N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour Scheme that has been extended until August 3rd and offers an opportunity for members of the public to voice their opinions and to contribute to the overall developmentContinue reading “Eight routes under consideration for motorway”

Zero tolerance for anti-social seaside menace

By Dan Walsh It is not unusual for public representatives to bring matters to public attention relating to serious public concerns about anti-social behaviour at seaside resorts along Wexford’s 250km beautiful coastline which are normally within the remit of the local authority bye-laws. Unsavoury practices such as excessive litter scattered around, erecting campsites at unauthorisedContinue reading “Zero tolerance for anti-social seaside menace”

Byrne and D’Arcy share seats in Seanad

By Dan Walsh As the long-awaited new government gets down to the serious business of running the country the 60-member lower chamber, Seanad Éireann, will also be out of the starting blocks with large amounts of legislation to be considered and recommendations passed for Dáil Éireann to conduct its business. There has been considerable ‘noise’Continue reading “Byrne and D’Arcy share seats in Seanad”

Bertram Allen back to winning ways

Enniscorthy-born international showjumping star Bertram Allen, based in Germany these days, is back amongst the winners with a five-star victory in France last Friday. At the first five-star international showjumping fixture since the lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions, Allen took the top prize of €6,350 in the 1m50 speed event from a field of 54Continue reading “Bertram Allen back to winning ways”

Churches re-open under strict guidelines

By Dan Walsh Parish churches across the Diocese of Ferns opened their doors for Saturday and Sunday Mass for the first time in three months this evening, albeit, under strict public health guidelines regarding physical distancing and the maximum number of congregation for any liturgy is reduced in line with the size and capacity ofContinue reading “Churches re-open under strict guidelines”