Dan Walsh

Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil

EXCLUSIVE REPORT by Dan Walsh The headline story from yesterday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the Civic Centre Chamber, that called for Local Propery Tax “discretionary funds be held against those who voted against it!” was raised in Dáil Éireann tonight by Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy. If the proposal was toContinue reading “Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil”

Shop Local Gift Card is launched

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber’s paper Shop Local Vouchers will be upgraded to a County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card ahead of the Christmas season, making it easier and more rewarding to support local businesses across the county. First introduced in September 2020, over €2.2 million of County Wexford Shop Local Vouchers have beenContinue reading “Shop Local Gift Card is launched”

No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre 24-hours after a majority of members at Wexford County Council approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at Monday’s meeting at County Hall and some members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the CivicContinue reading “No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?”

Review for Enniscorthy school warden row

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall At the September meeting of Wexford County Council Enniscorthy District Cllrs Aidan Browne and Cllr Jackser Owens joined forces and proposed that a school warden be hired for St Aidan’s Parish School at Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy, and the matter was raised again today atContinue reading “Review for Enniscorthy school warden row”

Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall Members of Wexford County Council have approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at today’s monthly meeting held in County Hall, Carricklawn, which consists of an inward investment of €1,925,160. In accordance with theContinue reading “Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years”

Le Cotentin Delegation and French Ambassador visit Wexford

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council welcomed Le Cotentin delegation and the newly appointed French Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Céline Place, in a visit that underscores the growing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Wexford and Le Cotentin in Normandy. The Delegation and Ambassador met with a number of key stakeholders including elected members ofContinue reading “Le Cotentin Delegation and French Ambassador visit Wexford”

Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Sr Anne Atkinson, Sisters of St John of God Wexford, and formerly of Booladuragh, Ballindaggan. She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff and Sisters of Sallyville House, Newtown Road, Wexford, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Thomas. Sisters BessieContinue reading “Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson”

Denis Murphy off the mark for new season

By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point action took place at Loughrea under the auspices of the famous Galway Blazers Hunt and two races went the way of the Wexford yards. Denis Murphy’s well-known Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, opened its winning seasonal account when the French-bred Un Sens A La Vie scored by a neck in theContinue reading “Denis Murphy off the mark for new season”

Court appearance following €2.5m drugs haul at Rosslare Europort

A man has appeared in court in relation to a €2.5 million drugs haul at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. Arunas Songaila, (56), a Lithuanian national with no fixed address, came before Judge Geraldine Carty at a special sitting of Kilkenny District Court yesterday. The accused appeared on a charge under Section 15 of possessionContinue reading “Court appearance following €2.5m drugs haul at Rosslare Europort”

Ambassadrice de France visits Wexford town

By Dan Walsh at Presentation Secondary School, Wexford Madame Céline Place, Ambassadrice de France en Irlande paid her first visit to the French community in Wexford where she presented the new Honorary Consul of France in Wexford, Ms Mélanie O’Reilly, with the official insignia to complete and formalise her appointment, following the presentation of herContinue reading “Ambassadrice de France visits Wexford town”