By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy will host the finish of Stage 3 of the famous Rás Tailteann 5-day cycle race today (Friday) at Ross Road. The race will approach from the Carley’s Bridge direction and finish outside the main Showgrounds entrance at about 2.15pm. A podium will be erected at the finish with some music andContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes the Rás”
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Second ro-ro service on Rosslare to Belgium route
By Dan Walsh Finnlines is expanding its freight service between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrügge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe. To meet growing customer demand, Finnlines is strengthening the service with the addition ofContinue reading “Second ro-ro service on Rosslare to Belgium route”
Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting at Gorey Civic Offices Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council has voted 9-1 calling on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for Kilmichael Windfarm due to the overwhelming opposition to the project by the residents in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper, Slievebawn, Monaseed Demense and Kilmichael Gorey.Continue reading “Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm”
Man (20s) dies near Ballindaggin
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the R702 near Curragraigue, near Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Monday). Emergency services responded following report of the collision, involving a car, that occurred at approximately 11.30am. The male driver of the car (aged in his 20’s) was pronouncedContinue reading “Man (20s) dies near Ballindaggin”
Kilmore Quay RNLI assists a fishing boat
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI launched on Saturday afternoon to assist the crew of a 10-metre fishing boat with a fouled propeller drifting towards the Keeragh islands. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat RNLB Killarney by the Irish Coast Guard at 2.18 pm. The lifeboat under Coxswain Nigel Kehoe and with fiveContinue reading “Kilmore Quay RNLI assists a fishing boat”
Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.
By Dan Walsh No to Kilmichael Wind Farm Community Group committee have requested that WexfordLocal.com publish its statement in reply to the one published from Regnum Renewables as part of our report. WexfordLocal.com is happy to oblige. The statement reads as follows; “We welcome Regnum’s engagement by means of a prepared statement to Wexfordlocal.com. They speakContinue reading “Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.”
Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny
By Dan Walsh Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District will consider a motion on the agenda submitted by Cllr Joe Sullivan. It reads as follows; “This Council of the Gorey / Kilmuckridge Municipal District calls on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for “Kilmichael Windfarm” in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper,Continue reading “Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny”
Duncannon flies Blue Flag again
By Dan Walsh Duncannon Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time since 2007. While Ballymoney North Beach awarded a Blue Flag last year have missed out for 2026. Six beaches in Co. Wexford were awarded Blue Flags, namely Ballinesker Beach, Carne, Curracloe, Duncannon, Morriscastle and Rosslare Strand. Kilmore Quay Marina andContinue reading “Duncannon flies Blue Flag again”
Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge
By Dan Walsh at Mountgarrett Bridge The proposed one-month closure of Mountgarrett Bridge, near New Ross, for essential remedial works was raised at last Monday’s May meeting of Wexford County Council where there were calls for Kilkenny County Council to engage with Wexford County Council to discuss the matter. Cllr John Dwyer first raised theContinue reading “Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge”
A positive view of Wexford’s Main Street
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Independent Cllr Leonard Kelly sparked off an ‘angry’ reaction after asking “how many shops in Wexford town are vacant” at last Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council. The debate arose out of people living above shops and the pressure on owners to provide spaces such as parkingContinue reading “A positive view of Wexford’s Main Street”
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