By Dan Walsh at meetings of Wexford County Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council Gorey’s €2.5m Esmonde Street regeneration programme is progressing, but concerns remain, with the issue raised at this week’s Wexford County Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meetings. A new one-way system designed to ease traffic disruption on the busy GoreyContinue reading “Traffic chaos around Gorey street works?”
Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS
Wexford Water Conservation Order is lifted
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the Water Conservation Order in Wexford is being lifted immediately, two weeks ahead of schedule. The decision follows increased rainfall and improved water supplies, as well as exceptional efforts by households, businesses, farms and communities across Co. Wexford and beyond to cut water use. These efforts helpedContinue reading “Wexford Water Conservation Order is lifted”
Vinegar Hill visitor experience
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cllr Jackser Owens has long championed the Vinegar Hill visitor experience. At today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, he called for a visitor centre, coach access to the hill, a tea and coffee outlet, fresh water andContinue reading “Vinegar Hill visitor experience”
Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford”
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh raised concerns about the poor condition of the iconic Fleadh Cheoil Harp on Wexford Harbour’s breakwater at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, chaired by Cllr Lisa McDonald. Cllr Walsh described the Harp as “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford” and saidContinue reading “Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford””
€18.3m for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced landmark funding of €18.3 million for four Wexford projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Wexford projects allocation include: • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First Regeneration Project – Phase 1, €9m (Cat 1B). • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First RegenerationContinue reading “€18.3m for four Wexford projects”
Fethard RNLI called out three times in three days
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI lifeboat crew were launched on three occasions over three consecutive days at the weekend. The first call came on Friday at 3.15pm, when the inshore lifeboat crew were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist a person suffering a medical emergency aboard a vessel travelling to Slade Harbour. OnContinue reading “Fethard RNLI called out three times in three days”
Ben Radford named Wexford Chamber President
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the appointment of Ben Radford as its new President following the organisation’s annual general meeting. Mr Radford currently serves as Commercial Manager at Rosslare Europort and brings more than 15 years’ experience in business leadership, commercial development and strategic planning. A strong advocate for economic development acrossContinue reading “Ben Radford named Wexford Chamber President”
Bishop Ger installed Bishop of Ossory
By Dan Walsh More than a thousand people are expected to attend Sunday’s 3pm Mass of Installation at St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, where Bishop Gerard Nash will be installed as the new Bishop of Ossory. Since Bishop Nash is already a bishop – appointed as Bishop of Ferns by Pope Francis on June 11th 2021Continue reading “Bishop Ger installed Bishop of Ossory”
New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Ferrybank, Wexford Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD launched Wexford County Council’s ninth Starter Homes scheme at The Dairy Fields, Ferrybank, overlooking Wexford Harbour, marking a new step in home ownership in County Wexford. The new scheme was officially launched by Minister Browne today (Friday) in theContinue reading “New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford”
Education Minister visits Carnew today
By Dan Walsh Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton TD will visit Coláiste Bhríde in Carnew today (Friday), where she will meet students, staff and members of the wider school community and tour the school’s facilities. During her visit, the Minister will acknowledge the school’s strong community ethos, its commitment to educational excellence, andContinue reading “Education Minister visits Carnew today”
