UPDATES; Cllr Pat Kehoe informs us that the L-2006-1 at Clohamon/Slaney Meats is currently flooded and impassable to traffic until further notice. A lecture entitled ‘Sinking of the Pomona’ by Paul Byrne, Co. Wexford Historian in Residence planned for Enniscorthy Castle tomorrow (Saturday) has been postponed due to the weather. The River Slaney has burstContinue reading “Risk of Enniscorthy flooding again tonight”
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Prayer celebrations for St. Brigid’s Day
By Dan Walsh Parish communities in the Diocese of Ferns will host outdoor prayers for St. Brigid’s Day which occurs on Sunday, February 1st. Brigid Clauson, a member of the Ferns Diocesan Pastoral Council, described the events as “an opportunity for everyone in a community to spend some time in nature and pray together. SomeContinue reading “Prayer celebrations for St. Brigid’s Day”
Wexford welcomes WexTrad weekend
By Dan Walsh The first WexTrad festival starts tonight (Thursday) in Wexford town and continues through until Bank Holiday Monday with Irish cultural events for St. Brigid’s Day weekend. The opening event will revive a traditional Wexford Mummers Ball, featuring displays by mummers’ groups from around the county and dancing to a lively House CeiliContinue reading “Wexford welcomes WexTrad weekend”
New risk of flooding fears for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran visited Enniscorthy this afternoon where he met with politicians, engineers, residents and businesses affected by Tuesday’s flooding in the town acknowledged as the worse experienced in three decades. Minister Moran met a delegation at the Presentation CentreContinue reading “New risk of flooding fears for Enniscorthy”
Enniscorthy quays and bridges reopened
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Traffic is travelling through Enniscorthy again tonight. Both bridges and the quays have been cleaned up and declared safe for normal traffic to resume following the worst floods in the town for three decades. However, there is no immediate guarantee. A Status Yellow Rain warning for Wexford is now inContinue reading “Enniscorthy quays and bridges reopened”
Councillor backs IFA protest
By Dan Walsh A Wexford councillor supports the Irish Farmers Association’s protest calling for An Bord Bia Chairman Larry Murrin to step down. Chairman of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan told WexfordLocal.com; “I am acutely aware of the challenges facing the Irish Agricultural Sector across Beef, Dairy and Tillage. I am also aware thatContinue reading “Councillor backs IFA protest”
Enniscorthy flooding the worst in decades
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy is on high alert tonight after the River Slaney burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water. Schools will remain closed on Wednesday. Irish Rail services are suspended as Enniscorthy resembles a canal and bus services have been transferred. Please contact yourContinue reading “Enniscorthy flooding the worst in decades”
Major floods hit Enniscorthy again
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The River Slaney in Enniscorthy has burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water this afternoon. Wexford County Council and Slaney Search and Rescue volunteers were on alert from 3am as heavy rainfall caused the river to burst its banks. Residents on IslandContinue reading “Major floods hit Enniscorthy again”
Enniscorthy roads budget runs out early…
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At the January Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting, councillors were surprised by the roads budget and its distance coverage. The meeting was informed that the roads budget for the district is €2.1 million and that covered a mere 13 kilometres last year! In 2026, due toContinue reading “Enniscorthy roads budget runs out early…”
Wexford facing road infrastructure challenge?
By Dan Walsh Many rural roads throughout County Wexford have been adversely impacted by the unusually wet weather. According to Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin TD, their condition is deteriorating rapidly. “The roads are deteriorating before our eyes,” he declared. Due to limited funding, it seems unlikely that any significant improvements will be made any time soon.Continue reading “Wexford facing road infrastructure challenge?”
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