By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has revealed that major improvements to local wastewater treatment facilities will soon begin in Tagoat and Rosslare Strand. The current wastewater treatment infrastructure is overloaded and therefore a new wastewater pump station and wastewater network are required to transfer flows for treatment at Rosslare Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will includeContinue reading “2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare”
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Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is advising customers served by the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey that operational issues have led to low reservoir levels this morning. Due to the depleted reservoir levels, customers in Clonattin,Ballymoney, Woodlands, Townpark, Ramstown, Gorey and surrounding areas of Gorey may experience a water outage or reduced water pressure asContinue reading “Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?”
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”
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”
R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash
By Dan Walsh The R722 road at Enniscorthy has reopened to traffic after it was closed for a few hours following a two-car collision about 5.30pm this evening. Three individuals have been transported to Wexford General Hospital, reportedly sustaining minor injuries. The collision occurred at Springvalley, south of Seamus Rafter Bridge on the R722 WexfordContinue reading “R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash”
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