Funding announced for St Waleran’s Gorey project

By Dan Walsh Infrastructure funding for St Waleran’s and Ballytegan Road announced today (Tuesday) will transform North Gorey and open up the entire area to exciting developments; that’s according to Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan. Welcoming the announcement of funding under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF), Deputy Brennan said; “This isContinue reading “Funding announced for St Waleran’s Gorey project”

€123,000 community funding for Gorey Kilmuckridge district

By Dan Walsh More than 200 community leaders, volunteers, and local elected members recently gathered at the Ashdown Park Hotel in Gorey to celebrate the presentation of more than €123,000 in district funding. The ceremony highlighted the vital role that local groups play in keeping the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District vibrant, inclusive, and connected. Ms. AnitaContinue reading “€123,000 community funding for Gorey Kilmuckridge district”

Boat capsized in Wexford Harbour

By Dan Walsh Wexford RNLI launched on Saturday afternoon following reports of a capsized boat with a person in the water on the Ferrybank side of the River Slaney at Wexford Harbour. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat at 3.54pm and made their way to the scene at Ferrybank. On arrival,Continue reading “Boat capsized in Wexford Harbour”

Fáilte Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin

By Dan Walsh at Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin, Creagh, Gorey The new 22-unit social housing estate named Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin at Creagh, Gorey, was officially opened today (Friday) by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD. Minister Browne said; “When we discuss housing delivery, we easily fall into talking aboutContinue reading “Fáilte Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin”

Rosslare Harbour Maritime Festival

By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Harbour The 5th annual three-day Rosslare Harbour Maritime Festival was officially opened by Leo Coy, Organiser Festival Committee, following the lively Village Parade at the Memorial Garden earlier this evening. Mr Coy is welcoming everybody to Rosslare Harbour this week for a wonderful time for all the family. “The festivalContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour Maritime Festival”

Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has welcomed the strong level of public interest shown at a recent Affordable Housing Information Event for the An Lisín Mór development in Coolballow, Wexford. The event, held at Whites Hotel, attracted a significant attendance of prospective homebuyers eager to learn more about the upcoming release of homes underContinue reading “Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.”

Enniscorthy weekend of music and fairytales

By Dan Walsh The 18th Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Festival brings atmosphere to Slaneyside this weekend with a myriad of attractions to excite young and old. Saturday’s family entertainment programme includes the Martina Dance Academy, Rathnure Pantomime Society and a kid’s disco. Market Square will be buzzing with all types of dance from Jazz, Brazilian Dancer,Continue reading “Enniscorthy weekend of music and fairytales”

Wexford RNLI fundraisers honoured

By Dan Walsh A generous husband and wife team from Wexford RNLI have been recognised for a combined 60 years of dedicated volunteering service to the RNLI. Brian and Eithne Coulter received their long service awards at the RNLI Volunteer Recognition Event held at Clontarf Castle, Dublin. Brian was presented with his 20-year service medal,Continue reading “Wexford RNLI fundraisers honoured”

Cogan’s of Shannon Quay is sold

By Dan Walsh at the monthly meeting of Wexford County Council Property situated at Shannon Quay, Enniscorthy, formerly known as Sawyers Pub, but better known locally as Cogans, has been sold for €101,000. The property was acquired by Wexford County Council by agreement, having previously been owned by Remcoll 3 Limited. The property is toContinue reading “Cogan’s of Shannon Quay is sold”

The Old House pub site is sold

By Dan Walsh at monthly meeting of Wexford County Council A prominent property at 6, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, and formerly known as The Old House pub has been sold for €75,000 to MD Custom Electric Limited of Tracystown, Bridgetown, Co. Wexford. The property was vested in Wexford County Council ownership since last October following a DerelictContinue reading “The Old House pub site is sold”