By Dan Walsh With a high-temperature weather advisory issued across the country, Irish Water is continuing to urge the public to conserve water to ensure a consistent supply for all during this busy time. Demand for drinking water has increased very significantly in many supplies across Wexford. At the same time, due to the dry weatherContinue reading “Irish Water asks Wexford public to reduce water usage”
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Night time water restrictions in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County County Council wishes to advise of night time restrictions on the Enniscorthy Water Supply due to increased demand and a drop in level of the reservoir. The night time restrictions are essential to ensure homes and businesses have sufficient supply during the daytime. TheContinue reading “Night time water restrictions in Enniscorthy”
Draft County Development Plan goes forward
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has decided not to take advantage of an optional Ministerial Act to delay the draft County Development Plan by one year and instead to press forward with the Plan. This decision was made at last Monday’s monthly meeting of the Council held with Microsoft Teams in line with Covid-19Continue reading “Draft County Development Plan goes forward”
Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax
By Dan Walsh An overwhelming majority of members voted in favour of an increase of 10% in the Local Property Tax 2022 thus retaining the local variation at the same level when the Local Property Tax Variation report came up for discussion at today’s July meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams inContinue reading “Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax”
Murrintown opens Garden of Remembrance
By Dan Walsh The Murrintown commemoration and opening of the Garden of Remembrance and Reflection to mark the Truce of the War of Independence a century ago ceremony was held today in poor weather conditions where Cllr Lisa McDonald delivered the oration. Cllr McDonald said; “We are here in Murrintown today to take ownership ofContinue reading “Murrintown opens Garden of Remembrance”
Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The centenary of the Truce in the War of Independence was commemorated in a brief, but dignified ceremony held in the Orchard Peace Park at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy today. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Cathal Byrne said; “During the two and a half years of the War of IndependenceContinue reading “Centenary of Truce remembered in Enniscorthy”
Two injured in Kilmore Quay workplace incident
By Dan Walsh Two men in their 60’s sustained serious injuries in a workplace incident at the rear of the Stella Maris Centre in Kilmore Quay this afternoon. It is understood that the men were working together on some scaffolding when it collapsed, and they were thrown to the ground at around 3.30pm. One ofContinue reading “Two injured in Kilmore Quay workplace incident”
Welcome for Bishop-elect Ger Nash
By Dan Walsh WexfordLocal.com has learned that Bishop-elect Msgr Ger Nash will be installed as Bishop of Ferns on Sunday, September 5th in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Further details to follow closer to the time. Msgr Nash who is the new parish priest of Wexford town was in The Church of the Assumption Bride St.Continue reading “Welcome for Bishop-elect Ger Nash”
Body found on Gorey’s Fort Road
Gardai are carrying out an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body on the side of the road at 3.45am today after Gardai in Gorey were called to the Fort Road area in the town. The man in his mid-20s was pronounced dead at the scene, however a cause of death has not yetContinue reading “Body found on Gorey’s Fort Road”
Cllr Barbara-Anne is “First Citizen of Co. Wexford”
By Dan Walsh “It is an honour and a privilege for me to be elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and what is truly remarkable I’m only the third woman to achieve this honour in 120 years,”; the opening words of Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy in her acceptance speech following her election as Cathaoirleach at today’sContinue reading “Cllr Barbara-Anne is “First Citizen of Co. Wexford””
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