Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes

By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice for the Sow Regional Public Water Supply in effect since November 12th has been lifted with immediate effect. Affected were customers in Ballymurn, Oylegate, Crossabeg, Oulart, The Ballagh, Glenbrien, Curracloe, Screen, Castlebridge and surrounding rural areas. All affected consumers on the Sow Regional Public Water Supply can nowContinue reading “Normal use of Sow drinking water resumes”

And the winner is… Kilmuckridge

By Dan Walsh Kilmuckridge are the winners of the Co-Operation Ireland IPB Insurance Pride of Place award for Islands and Coastal Communities. The great news was announced by Marty Morrissey at the Award Ceremony held online this evening. Cllr Mary Farrell said; “A wonderful achievement for our community, the District and the County. Thank youContinue reading “And the winner is… Kilmuckridge”

River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place

By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council wish to advise that the Boil Water Notice for the River Sow Regional Water Supply Scheme remains in place over the weekend. Irish Water told WexfordLocal.com, in a statement issued this evening, that works and sampling continues in order to lift the BoilContinue reading “River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place”

Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee

By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the high-profile Seanad Brexit Committee which on behalf of the Oireachtas shall look at how Brexit is impacting on various parts of society and how legislators should respond.  The twelve-member committee will look at issues as diverse as trade, agriculture, education and transport –Continue reading “Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee”

Lights, camera, action in North Wexford

By Dan Walsh A 600-page planning application from Tara Studios for a new film and television studio to be located at Borleagh Manor, Gorey, will be lodged with Wexford County Council this week. Tara Studios aims to become one of the largest studio facilities in Ireland encompassing seven sound stages and related production facilities. LocatedContinue reading “Lights, camera, action in North Wexford”

‘Shop Enniscorthy Support Local’ campaign launched

By Dan Walsh The much anticipated ‘Shop Enniscorthy, Shop Local, online or on the street’ public information campaign to encourage the community to spend locally is launched. Supported by Enniscorthy & District Chamber, Enniscorthy Business Association, and the Municipal District Council, all three partners joined forces with the aim to retain as much consumer spendContinue reading “‘Shop Enniscorthy Support Local’ campaign launched”

Planning for two office buildings at Enniscorthy Technology Park

By Dan Walsh Planning consent for the development of two modern office buildings (circa. 9,100m2) at Enniscorthy Technology Park has been granted, including one proposed to accommodate the United Nations  NZEB Training Centre of Excellence, to be developed initially by Wexford County Council in  collaboration with the Waterford Wexford Educational Training Board with designation from the UNContinue reading “Planning for two office buildings at Enniscorthy Technology Park”

Boil Water Notice issued for SOW water scheme

By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice has been put in place for approximately 9,383 people in the area of the SOW water scheme due to the recent bad weather causing a shutdown at the Killmallock Water Treatment plant, near Ballymurn, and has seen a deterioration in raw water quality at the plant. The plant isContinue reading “Boil Water Notice issued for SOW water scheme”

Covid cancels Santa’s Enchanted Castle

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s popular Santa’s Enchanted Castle family Christmas experience, due to commence on November 21st, has been cancelled. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy said; “No doubt there will be disappointment among local children. When Government restrictions levels are clarified in early December Santa will make sure to conjure upContinue reading “Covid cancels Santa’s Enchanted Castle”

Death of top Gorey businessman

By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to leading Gorey businessman, Sean Stafford, senior, who passed away at his home, Ramsfort Park, aged 89 years. Sean has been associated with the business, social and sporting activity links in the community and received many awards for his loyalty, commitment and contribution to the betterment ofContinue reading “Death of top Gorey businessman”