By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Minister Peter Burke, T.D., Minister of State at Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage performed the official opening of the new extension to Wexford Arts Centre in the presence of the Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Maura Bell, this afternoon. It was a celebratory occasion with contributions byContinue reading “New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened”
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Pedestrian found injured in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are investigating an incident on the R772 Arklow Road at Aske, Gorey, which occurred last night or early today. A single vehicle road traffic collision resulted in a pedestrian sustaining ‘serious injuries’ and he was discovered at the scene around 6am. Emergency services were summoned to the scene andContinue reading “Pedestrian found injured in Gorey”
Wexford Town Boil Water Notice remains
By Dan Walsh Irish Water issued a fresh statement this evening (Friday) to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. Areas impacted by the Boil Water Notice include Wexford Town, Taghmon and surrounding areas. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on NovemberContinue reading “Wexford Town Boil Water Notice remains”
Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting
By Dan Walsh In Dáil Éireann today, Independent Deputy Verona Murphy raised the matter that just over a week ago, there was a tornado in south County Wexford. It arose in Haggard and Ramsgrange and travelled to Balliniry and from Balliniry it went to Milltown and Ballycullane on to Clongeen and finally to Foulkesmill, leavingContinue reading “Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting”
Funding for New Ross project
By Dan Walsh Funding has been announced for the redevelopment of the oil tanks site on the quayside of the River Barrow at New Ross adjacent to the Dunbrody Famine Ship Visitor Centre. Phase two of the New Ross Regeneration Project is costed at €1,017,991 with €814,393 announced by Minister Heather Humphreys from the RuralContinue reading “Funding for New Ross project”
Taoiseach asked for support in Clongeen and Foulkesmills
Johnny Mythen T.D. (Sinn Féin) was on his feet in Dáil Éireann yesterday (Wednesday). The Enniscorthy-based deputy said; “I ask the Taoiseach to replicate the special emergency humanitarian support scheme the Tánaiste recently announced for the people in New Ross and Tullow after flooding in the towns. I am asking for the same support forContinue reading “Taoiseach asked for support in Clongeen and Foulkesmills”
Call to help south Wexford tornado victims
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald, is calling on the Government to immediately intervene and provide support for those affected by last Thursday’s destructive tornado in the Clongeen-Foulksmills area of south Wexford. “I visited many of those affected in the area on Saturday and witnessed first-hand the devastation thatContinue reading “Call to help south Wexford tornado victims”
REMINDER; Boil Water Notice for Wexford town.
By Dan Walsh Irish Water has contacted WexfordLocal.com to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on Wednesday, November 2nd, is in place to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers. It was issued followingContinue reading “REMINDER; Boil Water Notice for Wexford town.”
Senator thanks emergency crews
By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has expressed his thanks to the crews at Wexford County Council, the Fire Service, Civil Defence and the ESB and Gardai for all their work during this week’s horrendous weather. Senator Byrne said to WexfordLocal.com; “The teams went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that theyContinue reading “Senator thanks emergency crews”
Don’t forget the Wexford Book Fair on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, last night for the launch of the 4th edition of The Wexford Bohemian, excellently edited by Alanna Hammel, and featuring a large collection of new poems and original stories from about 50 contributors. The launch was performed by the Mayor of Wexford, CllrContinue reading “Don’t forget the Wexford Book Fair on Sunday”
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