By Dan Walsh A local woman in her late 70s has died in a road traffic collision on the N30 at Ballymackessy, near Clonroche, which occurred around 2.40pm today (Friday). She has been named locally as Mary Keating (nee Crean), aged 77 years, living at Ballyboro, Clonroche. Funeral arrangements later. The woman, who was drivingContinue reading “Woman, (70s), dies in Clonroche road crash”
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Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has completed the upgrade works as part of the Leakage Reduction Programme at Parnell Avenue estate in Enniscorthy which was constructed in 1939. The works in Parnell Avenue involved the decommissioning of the ageing backyard water mains and the delivery of over 179 metres of new, modern water mains constructedContinue reading “Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate”
Bunclody bids farewell to Canon Trevor Sargent
By Dan Walsh Canon Trevor Sargent, Rector of Bunclody Union in the Diocese of Ferns, has been appointed Rector of the Parish of St Ann with St Mark and St Stephen in Dublin. Commenting on his departure from St Mary’s Rectory in Bunclody, Canon Sargent said: “It will be difficult and sad to leave allContinue reading “Bunclody bids farewell to Canon Trevor Sargent”
Call for better quality school meals
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin a, former primary school teacher of many years, has said the Government must go beyond minor adjustments to the School Meals Programme and introduce meaningful reforms that improve food quality, reduce waste and support local food producers. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin said; “Sinn Féin has long supportedContinue reading “Call for better quality school meals”
48 new social homes allocated in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has officially opened 48 new social homes in Plás Fhearann Hiúéid, Hewitsland, New Ross, delivered by Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body (AHB). Minister Browne said: “It is a pleasure to be in New Ross today to officially open these 48 new socialContinue reading “48 new social homes allocated in New Ross”
Georgia delegation visits County Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council welcomed Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and a high-level delegation from the State of Georgia including Mr. Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Mr. Trip Tollison, President & CEO Savannah Economic Development Authority, and Dr. Kyle Marrero, President Georgia Southern University as partContinue reading “Georgia delegation visits County Wexford”
Motorcyclist in his 50s dies near Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s died this afternoon after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a van near Wellingtonbridge in south Wexford. He has been named locally as Sean (Jack) Cahill, (54), from Caislean an Dinigh, Carrig-on-Bannow. The collision happened on the R736 at Barrystown between Wellingtonbridge and Carrig-on-Bannow shortlyContinue reading “Motorcyclist in his 50s dies near Wellingtonbridge”
€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches
By Dan Walsh Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, visited Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick Beaches to announce much needed funding for coastal protection at both beaches. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James BrowneContinue reading “€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches”
Ivan Yates shares life advice in new book
By Dan Walsh at The Book Centre, Wexford In his new hardback, The Game of Life & How to Win it, Enniscorthy-born Ivan Yates draws on his remarkable career in politics, business and broadcasting to offer a direct guide to success, fulfilment and overcoming setbacks. The Wexford launch took place last night (Friday) in theContinue reading “Ivan Yates shares life advice in new book”
Exhibition honours the people of Templeshannon
By Dan Walsh at Templeshannon, Enniscorthy The Ground We Carry, a Photovoice project inspired by Dr. Maria Quinlan, was launched today (Thursday) with an exhibition and publication at Templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre in Enniscorthy. Sarah Kelly said the exhibition was about much more than photographs and “is an opportunity to celebrate the people ofContinue reading “Exhibition honours the people of Templeshannon”
