By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald, has welcomed €500,000 in government funding for Kilmore Quay under the new ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’ strategy from the Department of Rural and Community Development announced earlier today. “I am delighted with this morning’s announcement that €500,000 in government funding has been allocated to Kilmore Quay,”Continue reading “Cathaoirleach welcomes local funding”
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Boy (9) attacked by dog in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is a town in shock today following a frightening incident yesterday (Sunday) in which a nine years’ old boy was confronted by an uncontrolled dog and suffered appalling facial injuries in an unprovoked attack while playing with friends in a housing estate. The incident occurred about 4.30pm the Old Forge RoadContinue reading “Boy (9) attacked by dog in Enniscorthy”
€700,000 for two Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Projects at Kilmore Quay and Our Lady’s Island are to receive €700,000 in funding for two outdoor recreation projects under the Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors developed in partnership with Comhairle na Tuaithe and a collaborative cross-Government strategy that reflects the views of stakeholders and the public. €500,000 funding goes to Kilmore Quay RecreationContinue reading “€700,000 for two Wexford projects”
12 swims of Christmas for Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI’s fundraising branch has begun to distribute RNLI Christmas cards to local shops and businesses, while local swimming group Hooked on Swimming have begun their 12 swims of Christmas fundraiser which will see proceeds raised power the lifesaving work of the volunteer lifeboat crew. In the past week, local shops andContinue reading “12 swims of Christmas for Fethard RNLI”
Gorey lights up for Christmas
By Dan Walsh The organisers of Gorey Christmas Lights Big Switch On triumphed against the forces of nature to bring thousands onto the Main Street tonight (Saturday) to the happiest event ever – the lights turned on by Santa Claus with Mrs. Claus by his side. The weather was dreadful on Saturday morning and causedContinue reading “Gorey lights up for Christmas”
Arrest after drugs seized in New Ross
Suspected cocaine to the value of €80,000 along with cannabis resin and €4,000 cash was seized in the New Ross area yesterday (Friday). As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Wexford Divisional Drug Unit were assisted by local Gardaí and Gardaí from Portlaoise in a search of a residence in the New RossContinue reading “Arrest after drugs seized in New Ross”
New €1.8m New Ross Fire Station
By Dan Walsh at New Ross Fire Station Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien T.D. performed the official opening of the new €1.8 million New Ross Fire Station in the Hewitsland area of the town yesterday (Friday). Minister O’Brien acknowledged the great work done by New Ross Fire Service which covers anContinue reading “New €1.8m New Ross Fire Station”
Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The largest crowd seen in Market Square for many a day turned out in Enniscorthy for tonight’s much anticipated switch-on of the Christmas lights when Santa Claus visited the town centre for the first time in three years. The bearded celebrity waved and yelled ‘Ho! Ho! Ho! Hit the giantContinue reading “Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.”
Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the Boil Water Notice issued on Wednesday, November 2nd is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertaken with theContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted”
The Big Switch-On returns to Gorey
By Dan Walsh Following a two-year lockdown, Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District are thrilled to see the return of The Big Switch On with Santa Claus, as the distinguished guest of honour, on Saturday at 6.45pm on the Main Street. News broke of the return of The Big Switch On when Santa recently hosted a Press ConferenceContinue reading “The Big Switch-On returns to Gorey”
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