By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has issued its five-year retrospective infographic on Derelict and Vacant Property within County Wexford. The Planning Department is responsible for dealing with derelict property within the county in accordance with the Derelict Sites Act 1990. This Act allows the council to enforce the remediation of such sites by servingContinue reading “Derelict and vacant property in the news”
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role
By Dan Walsh The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Montemayor, has informed Bishop Ger Nash that Pope Leo XIV has appointed him Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory, to take effect today (Sunday, January 25th) when Bishop Niall Coll is installed as Bishop of Raphoe. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com, Bishop Nash said thatContinue reading “Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role”
Tributes to accomplished horse breeder
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Dr Jack Murphy, Ballymacar, New Ross, who was a distinguished equine business lecturer and accomplished sport horse breeder. Dr Murphy suffered a fatal medical emergency while driving at Maudlins Lower, near New Ross last Tuesday and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was aged 67. AContinue reading “Tributes to accomplished horse breeder”
‘Bag It Bin It’ campaign launched in Castletown
By Dan Walsh Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council presented a copy of the educational anti-dog fouling resource pack for primary schools to Principal Ms. Emer Russell and students at Scoil Ghormáin Naofa, Castletown last week The ‘Bag It Bin It’ education pack which has been sent out to all primary schools in Co.Continue reading “‘Bag It Bin It’ campaign launched in Castletown”
Rathangan Church needs major repairs
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting At the January Wexford County Council meeting, Cllr Jim Codd inquired about securing €1.3 million for major repairs to Rathangan’s prominent church, known locally as “the cathedral in the fields.” Rathangan church, a heritage site, needs funding to repair its deteriorating roof. Cllr Codd said locals haveContinue reading “Rathangan Church needs major repairs”
Taoiseach visits Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in Co. Wexford last Friday and he visited Enniscorthy Technology Park at Killagoley, where he viewed plans for an advanced factory. Wexford County Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDA Ireland to collaboratively develop a property solution for an advanced factory of 2,500 square metres at Enniscorthy Technology Park. Continue reading “Taoiseach visits Enniscorthy”
Taoiseach at The Hatch Lab in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited The Hatch Lab in Gorey last Friday morning as part of a programme of engagement with enterprise and business leaders in Co. Wexford. Welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr. Joe Sullivan the Taoiseach had an opportunity to meet representatives of companies currently operating from TheContinue reading “Taoiseach at The Hatch Lab in Gorey”
County Wexford Business Awards 2026
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has launched the County Wexford Business Awards 2026, celebrating the innovation, resilience, and success of businesses across the county. Firmly established as one of the most prestigious events in the local business calendar, the awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of enterprises large and small. This year,Continue reading “County Wexford Business Awards 2026”
Council support for Turret Rocks plan
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Enniscorthy Municipal District Council members expressed unanimous support for the Turret Rocks masterplan presented by Senior Executive Architect and Special Projects at Wexford County Council, Shay Howell at the monthly meeting held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning. The 8.24 hectaresContinue reading “Council support for Turret Rocks plan”
Man (60s) dies in New Ross crash
By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle road crash on the L4007 at Maudlin’s Cross, near New Ross at 1.10pm this afternoon. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) andContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in New Ross crash”
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