By Dan Walsh at Mulgannon, Wexford town. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage was in Wexford town recently at Roxborough Manor, Mulgannon, where Wexford County Council continues to expand the supply of affordable housing while creating new pathways to home ownership for first-time buyers. Wexford County Council has maintained strong momentum in the deliveryContinue reading “Wexford housing development at Mulgannon”
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20 new Wexford homes at Coolballow
Dan Walsh homes at Coolballow, Wexford Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD visited the new affordable housing development known as An Lisín Mór ‘The Big Garden’ at Coolballow on the outskirts of Wexford town. Applications for An Lisín Mór have generated strong interest, reflecting the continued demand for affordable home ownershipContinue reading “20 new Wexford homes at Coolballow”
Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s has died on Kilpatrick Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. The woman, who was a visitor to the area, was enjoying the close-in beach facilities when she suddenly became unwell and despite the best efforts of family and friends, she sadly passed away. Her body was removedContinue reading “Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach”
Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was time to celebrate the Sister Cities agreement, also known as a twinning ceremony, between Enniscorthy and Blacktown, near Sydney, Australia, with a roof top Civic Reception at Enniscorthy Castle this evening. Claire Lawless, District Manager, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed everybody including Minister James BrowneContinue reading “Great cities of the world – Enniscorthy and Blacktown”
Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford Brian Brennan has cautiously welcomed progress on the Gorey Primary Care Centre project but has vowed that he will continue to keep pressure on to finally drive this project to completion. In response to a Dail Question tabled by Deputy Brennan by Minister for Health, JenniferContinue reading “Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority”
Water crews working in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst watermain in Wexford Town. The burst watermain is impacting customers in Roxborough, Mulgannon and surrounding areas, with repairs expected to be completed by 2pm today. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supplyContinue reading “Water crews working in Wexford town “
Major water burst in rural Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Gorey and restore water to affected customers. The burst watermain will result in interruptions to supply for customers in Ballycanew, Killenagh, Poulshone, Kilmuckridge, Coolook and the surrounding areas of Wexford. Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm today.Continue reading “Major water burst in rural Gorey”
Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council signed off on its midsummer report today at July’s meeting in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, where a visit by a delegation from Blacktown City Council was the highlight. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe, presiding at his first meeting since election last month,Continue reading “Enniscorthy and Blacktown mark Sister Cities friendship”
Lone sailor rescued off Curracloe
By Dan Walsh A lone sailor on an 8-metre yacht alerted the Irish Coast Guard that he was in difficulty off Raven Point, Curracloe, on Monday afternoon. Rosslare Harbour RNLI were in turn tasked by the Coast Guard and the all-weather lifeboat launched at 4.23pm. When the volunteer crew reached the scene at 4.33pm, theyContinue reading “Lone sailor rescued off Curracloe”
Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI assisted two people yesterday (Sunday) after their 17-foot boat broke down one nautical mile off Hook Head. The Irish Coast Guard requested the volunteer crew to launch their inshore lifeboat at 11.32am from Slade and proceed to the scene. Once on scene, the crew observed that while the two onboardContinue reading “Rescue near shipping lane off Hook Head”
