By Dan Walsh Meetings have been taking place ‘in committee’ in recent days between local public representatives and the Chief Executive Officer of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, over the future of Courtown Woods in the wake of a majority vote to bring the Woods into public ownership at a recent meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge MunicipalContinue reading “Anger grows at Courtown Woods”
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Papal Knighthood for Eugene Doyle
By Dan Walsh During 7pm Friday evening Mass in St. Senan’s Parish Church, Enniscorthy, Bishop Denis Brennan conferred a Papal Knighthood on local parishioner Eugene Doyle on behalf of Pope Francis in recognition of his personal and professional contribution to the Diocese of Ferns. Since becoming Diocesan Finance Officer in 2004, Mr Doyle has helpedContinue reading “Papal Knighthood for Eugene Doyle”
32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Seafood Limited is to cease trading with a loss of 32 jobs after suffering significant financial losses connected to Brexit. The company, part of the Errigal Bay group, is entering into a collective redundancy process with its 32 employees. According to a statement from the company, the decision to cease tradingContinue reading “32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay”
Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!
By Dan Walsh The people of Enniscorthy are to be given another opportunity to officially name the Municipal Cemetery at Summerhill through submissions subject to approval by the local councillors, but saints names are NOT permitted! The naming of the multi-denominational cemetery had already sought submissions – but the Council got no public suggestions –Continue reading “Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!”
Two injured as car hits tree
By Dan Walsh The N25 remains closed (at 11am) until further notice at Ballinaboola following a traffic collision last night. Diversions are in place. Two occupants in their 20’s was injured when a car left the road and struck a tree on the N25 at Ballinaboola, near Ross, at 11pm. They were treated at theContinue reading “Two injured as car hits tree”
Council war of words over Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh There was an endless amount of drama at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 guidelines and protocols and total confusion reigned as the members discussed the immense public interest in saving Courtown Woods as a public amenity and keeping it out of private ownership. CllrContinue reading “Council war of words over Courtown Woods”
Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency”
By Dan Walsh Concerns over the potential sale of Courtown Woods and the initiation of a local petition on social media calling on Wexford County Council and local public representatives to intervene is gaining public support after alarm bells were set off by Courtown Community Council last week. Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, who has beenContinue reading “Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency””
Army Bomb unit called to Saltmills
By Dan Walsh An Army Bomb Disposal Team was called into operation at Saltmills, New Ross, this morning where a controlled explosion was carried out on a corrosive metal object. The Army team was requested by An Garda Siochana and arrived at the scene at approximately 11.36 am. In a statement issued on request fromContinue reading “Army Bomb unit called to Saltmills”
€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?
By Dan Walsh Construction work on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme that includes a new bridge across the River Slaney costing more than €45 million is closer to commencement after the latest documents have reached the Minister’s desk in Dublin. Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has been informed that the Supplementary InformationContinue reading “€45m Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme makes progress?”
WWII tower demolished at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh There is serious local anger amongst historians and conservationists surrounding the malicious demolition of a prominent World War II landmark overlooking Rosslare Harbour at Greenore Point or Bing which took place today. Eyewitnesses on social media say the tower was standing at 9 am this morning. It is now destroyed! There isContinue reading “WWII tower demolished at Rosslare”
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