Dan Walsh

Senator Cathal Byrne’s maiden speech

By Dan Walsh Senator Cathal Byrne stood tall for his maiden speech in Seanad Éireann this week. He was proudly joined by his parents, Peter and Theresa Byrne from Ballyhogue. “It is a particularly honourable moment for me given the fact I started out in public life when I was elected at 27 to WexfordContinue reading “Senator Cathal Byrne’s maiden speech”

To Leinster House on Women’s Day!

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting The first female Ceann Comhairle and Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy is to issue an invite this week to the female county councillors to save the date – Thursday, March 6th. “As Ceann Comhairle, I am delighted to invite the female councillors of County Wexford to LeinsterContinue reading “To Leinster House on Women’s Day!”

Tinahely hosts Sunday point-to-point

By Dan Walsh All set for the Bray Harriers point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, tomorrow (Sunday). 83 entries for the six-race programme. First race at 1pm. Going is described as ‘yielding to soft.’ Denis Murphy and Jack Hendrick shared a double in the first two races at the Ward Union point-to-point at Oldtown, Co. Meath todayContinue reading “Tinahely hosts Sunday point-to-point”

€261,989 divided between 12 Wexford projects

By Dan Walsh Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has announced the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025. Funding totalling €261,989 will benefit 12 Wexford projects. The highest is €32,988 for works at St. Iberius Church at North Main Street,Continue reading “€261,989 divided between 12 Wexford projects”

Regeneration project at former New Ross school

By Dan Walsh The Sisters of Mercy and Wexford County Council, with the approval of the Department of Education, have agreed in principle a proposal to acquire the former St, Joseph’s Primary School on Michael Street, New Ross, for use as a shared community hub in conjunction with Cumas New Ross as the lead agency.Continue reading “Regeneration project at former New Ross school”

Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Wexford town-based Cllr Raymond Shannon is calling for a psychiatric inpatient unit to be added to the new 97-bed unit being built in Wexford, to provide 24-hour care for people in crisis. A well-known advocate for 24/7 mental health services and staff in Co. Wexford, Cllr ShannonContinue reading “Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis”

Kavanagh may face conflicts of interest

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Paddy Kavanagh’s ‘controversial comments’ at last Monday’s Wexford County Council meeting, making the headlines in today’s Enniscorthy Guardian fails to raise deeper issues that need public awareness. Journalist Padraig Byrne’s report from Monday’s meeting is accurate, but attacks on speakers during meetings are too common. DuringContinue reading “Kavanagh may face conflicts of interest”

Tom Doyle is new IFA Chair

By Dan Walsh Tom Doyle was elected Chair of Wexford IFA at the annual general meeting held in the Farm Centre, Enniscorthy on Monday night. He succeeds Jer O’Mahony, who served for four years. Tom, a beef and tillage farmer from Camolin, has previously served on the IFA National Farm Business Committee and is marriedContinue reading “Tom Doyle is new IFA Chair”

Contraband seized at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized contraband worth over €172,000 in Dublin and Rosslare Europort operations in recent days. Alcohol worth €310, with a potential tax loss of €210, was seized at Rosslare Europort. Investigations into all seizures are currently ongoing. These seizures are part of Revenue’s continuous efforts to address smuggling and shadow economyContinue reading “Contraband seized at Rosslare Europort”

2,000 people sign petition against Templeshannon IPAS plans

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Plans to convert the former Enniscorthy Mercy Convent at Templeshannon into an IPAS Centre were debated at today’s Wexford County Council meeting held at the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, where emotions ran high, and some comments were called ‘disgraceful’. Closed since 2010 and designated as “aContinue reading “2,000 people sign petition against Templeshannon IPAS plans”