By Dan Walsh Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District will consider a motion on the agenda submitted by Cllr Joe Sullivan. It reads as follows; “This Council of the Gorey / Kilmuckridge Municipal District calls on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for “Kilmichael Windfarm” in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper,Continue reading “Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny”
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Duncannon flies Blue Flag again
By Dan Walsh Duncannon Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time since 2007. While Ballymoney North Beach awarded a Blue Flag last year have missed out for 2026. Six beaches in Co. Wexford were awarded Blue Flags, namely Ballinesker Beach, Carne, Curracloe, Duncannon, Morriscastle and Rosslare Strand. Kilmore Quay Marina andContinue reading “Duncannon flies Blue Flag again”
Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge
By Dan Walsh at Mountgarrett Bridge The proposed one-month closure of Mountgarrett Bridge, near New Ross, for essential remedial works was raised at last Monday’s May meeting of Wexford County Council where there were calls for Kilkenny County Council to engage with Wexford County Council to discuss the matter. Cllr John Dwyer first raised theContinue reading “Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge”
A positive view of Wexford’s Main Street
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Independent Cllr Leonard Kelly sparked off an ‘angry’ reaction after asking “how many shops in Wexford town are vacant” at last Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council. The debate arose out of people living above shops and the pressure on owners to provide spaces such as parkingContinue reading “A positive view of Wexford’s Main Street”
Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting An unprecedented challenge on Cllr Joe Sullivan’s behaviour in office as current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council may have cast the local political system into pending chaos following a five-hour marathon monthly meeting in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, this afternoon. The criticism first emerged duringContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach”
Bridge Drama are award winners
By Dan Walsh Bridge Drama Group is the best of the four Wexford groups participating in the RTÉ Open All-Ireland Drama finals with a runner-up overall and two individual awards when the results were announced in the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone tonight (Saturday). The winners were Kilmeen Drama Group from Clonakilty, Co. Cork, withContinue reading “Bridge Drama are award winners”
Roof repairs due at St. Aidan’s Cathedral
By Dan Walsh A planned programme of maintenance is essential at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, and Michael Ormonde, Chairman of St. Aidan’s Parish Finance Committee is advising the public in this weekend’s Parish Newsletter. “As is expected in a building of its age the need for maintenance is ongoing. Parishioners will have noticed, for example,Continue reading “Roof repairs due at St. Aidan’s Cathedral”
Motorcyclist, (20), dies at Adamstown
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist in his 20s has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the L4016 near Glenour, Adamstown, at approximately 9.20pm on Friday evening. The incident involved a motorcycle and no other vehicles were reported to have been involved. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The L4016Continue reading “Motorcyclist, (20), dies at Adamstown”
€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection
By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works (OPW) has today announced the approval of Wexford County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the OPW has approved funding of €500,535 to enhance rock armour coastal protection that is fronting anContinue reading “€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection”
Water supply issues in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Gorey following operational issues at Creagh Water Treatment Plant, which has led to some customers experiencing low pressure and intermittent disruptions to their water supply. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng assured customers that every effort is being made toContinue reading “Water supply issues in Gorey”
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