By Dan Walsh Cllr Joe Sulivan has welcomed the allocation of €7 million funding from the EU Thrive programme towards the regeneration of Gorey’s historical Market House. There is already €1.7 million ring fenced at Wexford County Council be invested in this project bringing the total outlay in funding to be €8.7 million. Speaking toContinue reading “Welcome for €8.7m Gorey project”
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Rescue 117 located woman in Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI Lifeboat and helicopter Rescue 117 were requested by the Coast Guard to launch at 4.25pm last Friday evening following a report that a woman was drifting on a paddle board in the direction of Bannow Bay. Friends and family members raised the alarm from Baginbun Beach when they observed theContinue reading “Rescue 117 located woman in Bannow Bay”
John writes a new song for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh Monageer singer/songwriter John Doyle is a veteran of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann who won an All Ireland under 14 title playing the tin whistle in Mullingar in 1963 and while he is looking forward to the world’s largest music festival in Wexford town you won’t find his name amongst the competitors. JohnContinue reading “John writes a new song for the Fleadh”
Templetown Memorial Service next Sunday
By Dan Walsh The Royal British Legion (Wexford Branch) are holding a Memorial Service at Templetown next Sunday, August 4th at 3pm recalling the sinking of two Allied Armed Trawlers off the Wexford coast in 1917. All are welcome to attend. On Friday 20th April 1917 His Majesty’s Armed Trawler Loch Eye was sunk by aContinue reading “Templetown Memorial Service next Sunday”
Almost 10 million cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized almost 9.9 million cigarettes with an estimated value of approximately €8.3 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €6.5 million. The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Superkings’ and ‘Winston’, were discovered on Tuesday night when Revenue officers stopped and examined an accompanied freight unit which hadContinue reading “Almost 10 million cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
Fleadh traffic management plan announced
By Dan Walsh An Garda Siochána and Wexford County Council have announced comprehensive details of the traffic management plan in operation for Wexford town during the eight days of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann from August 4th-12th.Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Eddie Taaffe, Chairperson of the Fleadh Cheoil Executive Committee, said today; “Wexford County Council extends a warmContinue reading “Fleadh traffic management plan announced”
Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field is a blooming success
By Dan Walsh The Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field, a heartwarming community project aimed at raising funds for the Daffodil Nurses of Ireland through the Irish Cancer Society and other local community groups, is preparing for its much-anticipated launch at the beginning of August. The official launch date will be announced soon, contingent on the blooming ofContinue reading “Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field is a blooming success”
Support for families welcomed by Cllr McDonald
By Dan Walsh The extension of parent’s leave and benefit from seven weeks to nine weeks is a major step in support and welcome relief to families across Wexford, according to North Wexford-based Cllr Darragh McDonald. “Fine Gael have again increased parent’s leave to acknowledge the difficulties faced by families with young children,” Cllr McDonaldContinue reading “Support for families welcomed by Cllr McDonald”
Kayaker is safe and well at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched on Sunday at 1.42pm to assist in a search for a kayaker that had become separated from a group kayaking to the small Saltee Island. Weather and sea conditions were good at the time. The Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 117 also joined the searchContinue reading “Kayaker is safe and well at Kilmore Quay”
Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase
By Dan Walsh Last January Minister of State for Nature Malcolm Noonan TD announced that the new Seas off Wexford SPA (special protection area) would be designated under the EU Birds Directive, will cover more than 305,000 hectares of marine waters for a range of bird species and give protection to 20 species, including puffins.Continue reading “Saltee Island Puffin population on the increase”
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