New Ross adds two Age Friendly parking spaces

By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District unveiled two new Age-Friendly parking spaces in New Ross town on Thursday. The launch was performed by Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District, with district members and Council officials present.These dedicated parking spaces are designed to promote inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that older residents andContinue reading “New Ross adds two Age Friendly parking spaces”

No path on Rafter Street? “Cllr Owens”

By Dan Walsh at the monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting The ban on advertising sandwich boards in Enniscorthy surfaced again at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting where Cllr Pat Kehoe called for “a common-sense approach”. Director of Services Carolyne Godkin reiterated the sentiments of Chief Executive Eddie TaaffeContinue reading “No path on Rafter Street? “Cllr Owens””

Cllr Dwyer is New Ross Cathaoirleach

By Dan Walsh Independent Cllr John Dwyer is the new Cathaoirleach for New Ross Municipal District. He was elected at today’s annual general meeting and replaces Cllr Bridín Murphy. “It was an honour and a privilege to be elected as Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council this afternoon, said Cllr Dwyer on a socialContinue reading “Cllr Dwyer is New Ross Cathaoirleach”

Gorey water supply interruption

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann teams are currently repairing a burst water main that has reduced flow to the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey. The burst is disrupting water supply for Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey Town, Tara Hill, Ballymoney, and nearby areas. Crews are on site and are working to repair the burst.Continue reading “Gorey water supply interruption”

Road crash on N25 to Kilmore

By Dan Walsh An elderly couple were transported to the hospital last evening (Wednesday) after a single-vehicle traffic collision on the N25, south of Ballycogley on the road to Kilmore. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the road was temporarily closed to facilitate the removal of the damaged vehicle. The road has since beenContinue reading “Road crash on N25 to Kilmore”

Injured sailor off Rosslare coast

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the assistance of an injured crew member on a yacht one mile off Rosslare Europort on Monday. The all-weather lifeboat launched at 7.15pm following a request from the Irish Coast Guard. On arrival at the scene and having communicated with the crew of four and assessing theContinue reading “Injured sailor off Rosslare coast”

Cllr Kenny back in Gorey Kilmuckrige Chair

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge District annual general meeting in Gorey Popular Fianna Fáil member Cllr Donal Kenny is the new Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council following his election at the annual general meeting held in Gorey Council Chamber today. Proposed by Cllr Pip Breen and seconded by Cllr Anthony Donohoe, CllrContinue reading “Cllr Kenny back in Gorey Kilmuckrige Chair”

Cliona O’Leary is Wexford Rose 2025

By Dan Walsh Twenty-six-year-old Cliona O’Leary from Boolavogue, has been selected as the 2025 Wexford Rose. She was crowned winner from 22 contestants at Ashtown Park Hotel, Gorey, on Saturday night and will represent Wexford in the Rose of Tralee celebrations in August. Daughter of Eugene and Siobhan O’Leary, Cliona has gone back to collegeContinue reading “Cliona O’Leary is Wexford Rose 2025”

Gorey writer adapts poetry for music CD

By Dan Walsh Regina Redmond from Gorey is to follow up the publication of her first book of poetry Buried Deep is the Child with a second book to be published in the Autumn for which she already had a fresh batch of healing poems. She has also confirmed that she is currently working on a projectContinue reading “Gorey writer adapts poetry for music CD”

Death of former Kilmore parish priest

By Dan Walsh The parish of Kilmore and the Diocese of Ferns are foremost in lamenting the sad passing of Fr. Denis Doyle, who served 18 years as a loyal and likeable parish priest in Kilmore. He was aged 78 years. Denis Doyle was born in 1947 at Cadogan, Ballycullane, educated at Balycullane National School,Continue reading “Death of former Kilmore parish priest”