Dan Walsh

Cllr Barbara-Anne is Enniscorthy choice

Bunclody-based Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy is the new Cathaoirleach for the Enniscorthy District following her selection from the six-member group at the annual general meeting held in ‘the Street’ at Carricklawn, Wexford, in social distance settings. Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan takes the Leas-Cathaoirleach position making it a good day for gender equality. Cllr Murphy isContinue reading “Cllr Barbara-Anne is Enniscorthy choice”

Cllr Joe Sullivan leads Gorey-Kilmuckridge

Cllr Joe Sullivan took over the chair at Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council when Malcolm Byrne was elected to Dail Éireann, however, he has had a quiet time as the pandemic closed everything down, but today he was re-elected to the position at the annual general meeting held in ‘the Street’ at Carricklawn, Wexford. A councillorContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan leads Gorey-Kilmuckridge”

‘Frontline worker’ honoured at Council AGM

By Dan Walsh The newly elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council is Cllr Ger Carthy, a ‘frontline worker’ from the Rosslare District who defeated Cllr Oliver Walsh (Gorey-Kilmuckridge District) by 22 votes to 9 at the 123rd annual general meeting of Wexford County Council held in two-metre distancing arrangements in ‘the Street’ at County Hall,Continue reading “‘Frontline worker’ honoured at Council AGM”

Oylegate to Rosslare road link moves a step closer

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council announced today it is to begin a public consultation process on the proposed N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour Scheme that aims to develop over 30 kilometres of high-quality road network linking the M11 with Rosslare Europort. Director of Service at Wexford County Council, Eamonn Hore, said; “Rosslare Europort hasContinue reading “Oylegate to Rosslare road link moves a step closer”

Drama in the garden grows in Coolgreany

By Dan Walsh With social distance restrictions limiting the numbers that can attend indoor events these days some strong inspiration triumphed in Coolgreany and the local drama members are performing a full length comedy ‘Hooked’ in the unique and pleasant surroundings of the beautiful Ram House Gardens in the village. From Thursday July 2nd, andContinue reading “Drama in the garden grows in Coolgreany”

Wine smuggling smashed at Rosslare

Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 13,100 litres of wine during routine profiling earlier this week. The smuggled alcohol, with an estimated retail value of over €247,400 representing a loss to the Exchequer of €148,800, had arrived in a foreign registered truck that had disembarked a ferry from France. Investigations are ongoing with aContinue reading “Wine smuggling smashed at Rosslare”

Family time in the sun at Min Ryan Park

By Dan Walsh Soaring temperatures into the low 20’s prevailed across Wexford today and where better to soak up the sunshine than the new Min Ryan Park at Killeens, on the outskirts of Wexford town. Covid 19 restrictions are in operation at the park, however, many families are enjoying the facility to return to someContinue reading “Family time in the sun at Min Ryan Park”

Gaels remember Ballyhogue’s Johnny Martin

By Dan Walsh Many fine tributes have been paid to John ‘Johnny’ Martin, ‘Allenrue’, Wilton, Bree, Enniscorthy, who was laid to rest in Bree Cemetery on Wednesday following Requiem Mass in Bree Church in a moving ceremony carried out in accordance with government guidelines regarding public gatherings. Johnny was a highly respected member of theContinue reading “Gaels remember Ballyhogue’s Johnny Martin”

ALDI donates €3,500 to six Wexford charities

Half a dozen Wexford charities have received €3,500 in donations as part of Aldi’s Community Grants Programme over the past year. Wexford SPCA, RNLI Courtown Lifeboat Station, Wexford Women’s Refuge, Wexford Marine Watch, Cottage Autism Network Wexford and Scoil Chroí Ró Naofa, Ballymurn, each benefitted from a donation from one or more of Aldi’s seven WexfordContinue reading “ALDI donates €3,500 to six Wexford charities”

Final battle facing 1798 Rebellion Centre

By Dan Walsh At the June meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council it was revealed that sale had been negotiated with a local businessman, and all remaining exhibits would be totally removed from the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy, subject to the deal being passed by a full meeting of Wexford County Council. ItContinue reading “Final battle facing 1798 Rebellion Centre”