Dan Walsh

Bunclody and Ahare River floods reaches the Dáil

By Dan Walsh Speaking in Dáil Éireann, Malcolm Byrne TD, said “Storm Chandra had a particularly profound impact on the Wicklow-Wexford constituency I represent. “I know the Minister of State (Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran) was in Aughrim, (he didn’t visit Enniscorthy or other Wexford flood sites, such as Bunclody and neither did An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin).Continue reading “Bunclody and Ahare River floods reaches the Dáil”

Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail

By Dan Walsh Sinn Fein Deputy Johnny Mythen, speaking in Dáil Éireann told the House and the Minister of State, with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD that “My hometown of Enniscorthy, along with Bunclody, Bridgetown, Our Lady’s Island, Kilmore, Kilcarbery and Killurin experienced extensive flooding with some roads obliterated altogether. “Sixty businessesContinue reading “Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail”

Water repairs in Bridgetown and Wexford town

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews were busy today (Thursday) repairing burst water mains in Bridgetown and Wexford town and restoring water services to affected customers in both areas. The Bridgetown burst is impacting customers in Bridgetown, Tomhaggard, Kilmore and the surrounding areas of south Wexford. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers thatContinue reading “Water repairs in Bridgetown and Wexford town”

Upgrades to Donaghmore water supply

By Dan Walsh Customers in Donaghmore, Ballygarrett, can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann begins essential upgrade works in the area next week. As part of its National Leakage Reduction Programme, Uisce Éireann has prioritised the replacement of over 1km of ageing water mains between Aloha and SkunaContinue reading “Upgrades to Donaghmore water supply”

McDonald’s brings 80 jobs to New Ross

By Dan Walsh Wexford hurling star Lee Chin was guest of honour when McDonald’s officially opened its newest Irish restaurant at Bennettsknock, New Ross, following a €3 million investment that has created 80 new local jobs. The new McDonald’s restaurant is a 400-square-metre, single-storey drive-thru development, featuring customer seating, 50 car parking spaces, bicycle parkingContinue reading “McDonald’s brings 80 jobs to New Ross”

€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.

By Dan Walsh at monthly meetings in Gorey and Enniscorthy. At today’s (Tuesday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at Presentation Arts Centre it emerged that the estimated cost of road repairs is in the region of €2.5 million. Reporting on General Road Maintenance, Roads Engineer, Neil Dempsey toldContinue reading “€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.”

Missing person found safe and well

By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Shaunah Daly has been found safe and well. No further action is necessary. Thanks to the media and the public for their help. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Shaunah Daly who is missing from Roxborough, Wexford, since Saturday, February 14th. Shaunah is described asContinue reading “Missing person found safe and well”

Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Fire Station The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD was in Gorey today (Monday) where he joined Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan at the official opening of the newly refurbished Gorey Fire Station. Minister Browne praised the fire service and said it isContinue reading “Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project”

Rás finish planned for Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy will host the finish of Stage 3 of the famous Rás Tailteann 5-day cycle race from Mitchelstown, Co. Cork and taking place from May 20th to 24th. Enniscorthy famously hosted Stage 2 of the 1998 Tour de France, and has hosted the Rás Tailteann on numerous occasions in its 71 yearsContinue reading “Rás finish planned for Enniscorthy”

Three Wexford winners today

By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point fixtures today (Sunday) in Cork and Tipperary and three Wexford winners. The sole winner at Knockanard in Cork was Sean Doyle’s newcomer Well Achieved, ridden by Jamie Scallan, who won the maiden race for four-year-olds by a neck. At Nenagh, Brian Lawless was the winning rider and handler of newcomerContinue reading “Three Wexford winners today”