By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy Enniscorthy District Manager Claire Lawless welcomed everyone to the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council to the special Civic Awards Evening held in Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, tonight (Thursday). There was a special welcome for Minister James Browne TD, Johnny Mythen TD, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal DistrictContinue reading “Enniscorthy Civic Awards Evening”
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Councillors failed fuel protesters
By Dan Walsh at April meeting of Wexford County Council A large number of fuel protesters from Rosslare district attended in the public gallery at last Monday’s Wexford County Council meeting held at County Hall, but two emergency motions supporting them failed to be put to a vote. Cllr Jim Codd strongly criticised the government’sContinue reading “Councillors failed fuel protesters”
Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort will experience capacity issues from tomorrow (Sunday) and significant delays are expected once the port reopens. Protesters have set up a blockade at Kilrane, which is approximately a mile from Rosslare Europort This is in place since early Thursday morning. Only passenger traffic is currently being permitted to pass through.Continue reading “Chaos pending at Rosslare Europort”
County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has called for an urgent deescalation of the fuel protests currently causing disruption across the country, warning that the impact is being felt acutely by Wexford businesses, including those with significant logistics and supply chain operations. County Wexford is a strategically important logistics county, home to many businesses operating large-scale distribution, transport and manufacturing activities. With Rosslare Europort playing a criticalContinue reading “County Wexford Chamber urges end to fuel protest”
Safety measures welcome in Tagoat
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has announced that over €500,000 has been allocated to deliver safety measures including carriageway narrowing and enhanced speed management in Tagoat village. Cllr Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; I’m delighted to confirm that, following sustained advocacy over a long period, funding has now been secured for significant traffic safety improvements throughContinue reading “Safety measures welcome in Tagoat”
More good news for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has just announced €3 million in funding for a planned new fire station in Enniscorthy, as part of the State’s largest ever investment in fire and emergency services. The location of the new fire station is unspecified, but it is believed toContinue reading “More good news for Enniscorthy”
Horse dies in New Ross fire
By Dan Walsh A horse died after a fire severely damaged stables in Ballykelly, about 8km south of New Ross, last night (Monday). Several horses were moved to safety. A spokesperson for Wexford County Fire Service said two units and a water tanker from New Ross and a further unit from Wexford attended the sceneContinue reading “Horse dies in New Ross fire”
Uisce Éireann crews from Donaghmore to Campile
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a major burst water main in Great Island affecting customers in Great Island, New Ross and surrounding areas in Co Wexford over the Easter weekend. Meanwhile, families and businesses the North Wexford coastal area of Donaghmore can look forward to a stronger, more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann wraps up important upgrade works onContinue reading “Uisce Éireann crews from Donaghmore to Campile”
Enniscorthy Easter 1916 remembered
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The 110th anniversary of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy took place this morning beginning with Mass celebrated by Fr. James Cullen in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Wreath laying ceremonies at Market Square, the Athenaeum and the Seamus Rafter monument were amongst the highlights. The Colour Party from Enniscorthy Coy 3rdContinue reading “Enniscorthy Easter 1916 remembered”
Oulart Easter Commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Oulart The 5th annual Easter Commemoration took place at noon today (Sunday) at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart village honouring and remembering local volunteers from the 1916 Rising. Guest speaker was James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government who claimed he was honoured to be asked toContinue reading “Oulart Easter Commemoration”
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