By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has signed off on €270,000 for protection of three Wexford heritage buildings under his Department’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026. €90,000 will be awarded for works at Saunderscourt Gate Lodges, West Gate Lodge, at Galbally East, Crossabeg. These include conservation and restorationContinue reading “€270,000 for Wexford heritage buildings”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort will experience capacity issues from tomorrow (Sunday) and significant delays are expected once the port reopens. Protesters have set up a blockade at Kilrane, which is approximately a mile from Rosslare Europort This is in place since early Thursday morning. Only passenger traffic is currently being permitted to pass through.Continue reading “Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort”
Wexford double for Nolan and Staples
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan and Duncormick jockey Eoin Staples joined forces for a double success at Wexford races today where the ground for the horses was ‘yielding’ but for the punters it was unpleasant with wind, rain and incredible cold conditions. Le Moulin Rouge (/1 fav.) started the winningContinue reading “Wexford double for Nolan and Staples”
County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has called for an urgent deescalation of the fuel protests currently causing disruption across the country, warning that the impact is being felt acutely by Wexford businesses, including those with significant logistics and supply chain operations. County Wexford is a strategically important logistics county, home to many businesses operating large-scale distribution, transport and manufacturing activities. With Rosslare Europort playing a criticalContinue reading “County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest”
All good for Friday’s Wexford races
By Dan Walsh Wexford racecourse is in excellent condition for Friday’s fixture which consists of seven races – four over hurdles and three steeplechases- and the first race is off at 3.45pm. GOING: Good to Yielding, Yielding in places. Following 2mm of rain overnight. Possibility of 4-6mm (approx) of rain prior to racing. Racing five yardsContinue reading “All good for Friday’s Wexford races”
Safety measures welcome in Tagoat
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has announced that over €500,000 has been allocated to deliver safety measures including carriageway narrowing and enhanced speed management in Tagoat village. Cllr Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; I’m delighted to confirm that, following sustained advocacy over a long period, funding has now been secured for significant traffic safety improvements throughContinue reading “Safety measures welcome in Tagoat”
Finalist at National Enterprise Awards
By Dan Walsh A sustainable startup business from Enniscorthy is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses, having been announced as Wexford’s finalist for the National Enterprise Awards 2026, taking place on June 18th in the Mansion House, Dublin. EcoKinly, an award-winning business that designs and markets a range of reusable nappies, periodContinue reading “Finalist at National Enterprise Awards”
More good news for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has just announced €3 million in funding for a planned new fire station in Enniscorthy, as part of the State’s largest ever investment in fire and emergency services. The location of the new fire station is unspecified, but it is believed toContinue reading “More good news for Enniscorthy”
Horse dies in New Ross fire
By Dan Walsh A horse died after a fire severely damaged stables in Ballykelly, about 8km south of New Ross, last night (Monday). Several horses were moved to safety. A spokesperson for Wexford County Fire Service said two units and a water tanker from New Ross and a further unit from Wexford attended the sceneContinue reading “Horse dies in New Ross fire”
Uisce Éireann crews from Donaghmore to Campile
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a major burst water main in Great Island affecting customers in Great Island, New Ross and surrounding areas in Co Wexford over the Easter weekend. Meanwhile, families and businesses the North Wexford coastal area of Donaghmore can look forward to a stronger, more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann wraps up important upgrade works onContinue reading “Uisce Éireann crews from Donaghmore to Campile”
WexfordLocal.com 