By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Members of Enniscorthy Municipal District held the October meeting in the Presentation Centre today where they approved by 4 votes to 2 to proceed with the proposed site layout plan known as the Murphy Floods project which will provide 28 ‘temporary’ car parking spaces in the townContinue reading “28 new car parking spaces for Enniscorthy town centre”
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Enniscorthy community facilities officially opened
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The official opening of the Bellefield Road Community Playground and Public Realm was performed this morning by the Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne. The project comprises 25 new public car parking spaces, new footpath with bollards, fencing, public lighting and signage. A new pedestrian crossing on theContinue reading “Enniscorthy community facilities officially opened”
Enniscorthy launch of the new Urrin Loop
By Dan Walsh at the Riverside Trail The official launch of the new extension – the Urrin Loop – on the Riverside Trail, described by Claire Lawless, Enniscorthy District Manager as “the most popular trail in County Wexford” took place this morning with Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District doing the honours. Cllr BrowneContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of the new Urrin Loop”
73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way
By Dan Walsh on Wexford Quay The 73rd Wexford Festival Opera opened this evening with the traditional fireworks display on Wexford Quays and while the weather favoured umbrellas and rain gear it failed to dampen the enthusiasm for the occasion as a large family orientated crowd turned out in force. The 16-day festival with 70Continue reading “73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way”
Mayoral reception honours popular photographer Ger
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Mayor of Wexford Cllr George Lawlor and the members of Wexford District Council last night honoured retiring press photographer Ger Hore at a Civic Reception held in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Carricklawn. Mayor Lawlor said; “As a local press photographer and private photographer you haveContinue reading “Mayoral reception honours popular photographer Ger”
Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil
EXCLUSIVE REPORT by Dan Walsh The headline story from yesterday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the Civic Centre Chamber, that called for Local Propery Tax “discretionary funds be held against those who voted against it!” was raised in Dáil Éireann tonight by Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy. If the proposal was toContinue reading “Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil”
No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre 24-hours after a majority of members at Wexford County Council approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at Monday’s meeting at County Hall and some members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the CivicContinue reading “No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?”
Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall Members of Wexford County Council have approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at today’s monthly meeting held in County Hall, Carricklawn, which consists of an inward investment of €1,925,160. In accordance with theContinue reading “Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years”
Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Sr Anne Atkinson, Sisters of St John of God Wexford, and formerly of Booladuragh, Ballindaggan. She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff and Sisters of Sallyville House, Newtown Road, Wexford, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Thomas. Sisters BessieContinue reading “Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson”
Court appearance following €2.5m drugs haul at Rosslare Europort
A man has appeared in court in relation to a €2.5 million drugs haul at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. Arunas Songaila, (56), a Lithuanian national with no fixed address, came before Judge Geraldine Carty at a special sitting of Kilkenny District Court yesterday. The accused appeared on a charge under Section 15 of possessionContinue reading “Court appearance following €2.5m drugs haul at Rosslare Europort”
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