By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Senior Executive Engineer with responsibility for water services in Enniscorthy town and district, Tadhg O’Corcora, presented his final Water Report at the January meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council as he retires after 40 years of local authority service, the last 30 years with Wexford CountyContinue reading “An update on Enniscorthy water services”
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Roof blows off at Vinegar Hill toilet
By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill The controversial new visitor toilet unit at Vinegar Hill is making the local headlines again! It has been closed on health and safety grounds after part of the roof was blown away recently. The news was shared with the members at last Monday’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “Roof blows off at Vinegar Hill toilet”
Is Gorey facing a housing crisis?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey-Kilmuckridge meeting The end of March moratorium on evictions, the need to prioritise affordable housing and delayed starting dates for proposed housing projects in the North Wexford and Gorey area may present “massive problems”, according to concerned members discussing housing at today’s meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in theContinue reading “Is Gorey facing a housing crisis?”
Ordination in Wexford
The Reverend Ciarán Kavanagh was ordained a priest for the Church of Ireland’s Ordained Local Ministry (OLM) in St Iberius Church, Wexford by The Right Reverend Adrian Wilkinson, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns & Ossory on Sunday, January 8th. A Diocesan Reader since 2005 Ciarán is the fifth trainee of the new Church of Ireland OrdainedContinue reading “Ordination in Wexford “
Changes at Enniscorthy Council
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy District Council Meeting Tributes were paid to District Manager Ger Mackey and Executive Engineer Tadhg O’Corcora, both of whom attended their last meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre today. Mr Mackey moves to the Housing Department of Wexford County Council while Mr O’Corcora retires afterContinue reading “Changes at Enniscorthy Council”
Tributes to music and history legend Liam Gaul
By Dan Walsh Numerous tributes have marked, the sudden death of accordionist, composer, literary figure, broadcaster, historian and gentleman, to name but a selection, but not all, of the multi-talented and highly respected Wexfordian, Liam Gaul. Wexford Male Voice Choir have paid tribute. “Liam could always be called upon to recount stories of places theContinue reading “Tributes to music and history legend Liam Gaul”
€164,000 drugs seized in Wexford town
Gardaí in Wexford seized approximately €164,000 worth of suspected cocaine and arrested and charged one man following the search of a residence in Wexford town on Thursday as part of Operation Tara. At approximately 5.30pm, Gardaí conducted a search under warrant where approximately €164,000 worth of suspected cocaine and a small quantity of suspected cannabisContinue reading “€164,000 drugs seized in Wexford town”
Enniscorthy welcome for Alejandro, (9)
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Upwards of 150 vintage cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles brought Enniscorthy to a standstill for a short time tonight (Friday) as they travelled in convoy from The Promenade beside the River Slaney to Old Forge Road, Milehouse, in celebration and to show love and support for Alejandro Miszan, (9), whoContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcome for Alejandro, (9)”
Dog victim Alejandro returns home
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Nine-year-old Alejandro Miszan has been discharged from hospital after seven weeks having sustained horrific facial injuries from a dog attack while playing football outside his home at Enniscorthy on November 27th. Speaking on RTÉ News, Alejandro said he was delighted to be home in Enniscorthy and appreciated the welcome fromContinue reading “Dog victim Alejandro returns home”
New €12m hub opens in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh A company of international repute and founded 60 years ago, Nolan Transport, originally from New Ross, officially opened a new 35-acre, €12 million Global Logistics Park at Drinagh on the Rosslare Road, south of Wexford town, creating 30 new jobs in the process, today (Wednesday). The world has seen unprecedented demand forContinue reading “New €12m hub opens in Wexford town”
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