By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Municipal District Council confirmed today (Thursday) that the planned visit by a delegation from Blacktown City, Australia, for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations has been cancelled. Due to the six-day Iran War, most regional airspace is closed, and the delegation was advised against using Dubai International Airport for security reasons. TheContinue reading “War halts Enniscorthy tourism”
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Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!
By Dan Walsh There is an international flavour coming to Enniscorthy. A delegation from Blacktown City, Australia, will lead the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day parade, with Mayor Brad Bunting as Grand Marshal. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, chose not to travel to Savannah, Georgia, so Cllr Pat Kehoe will take herContinue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!”
9 million cigarettes seized at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately nine million cigarettes at Rosslare Europort on Sunday. The seizure was made following routine risk profiling. The contraband was uncovered during an examination of an accompanied freight unit which had disembarked a ferry from Dunkerque, France. The truck and trailer were also seized. The smuggled cigarettes branded ‘RichmondContinue reading “9 million cigarettes seized at Rosslare”
Families facing eviction in Bridgetown?
By Dan Walsh in Bridgetown Last Friday, 36 families in Hazelwood Estate, Bridgetown, south Wexford, were given notices ending their tenancies because the landlord plans to sell the properties. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com this afternoon, Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien said; “It is utterly devastating to see a mass eviction taking place in my home village of Bridgetown.Continue reading “Families facing eviction in Bridgetown?”
Derek Kent is next President of the GAA
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Derek Kent will succeed Jarlath Burns to become the 42nd Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael (President of the Gaelic Athletic Association) after delegates voted in the opening session of the 2026 GAA Congress in Dublin tonight. Mr. Kent will assume the role of Uachtarán when Burns’ term comes to an end inContinue reading “Derek Kent is next President of the GAA”
Coastal erosion poses major problem
Dan Walsh reports from Courtown today During the February meeting of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, members expressed concern regarding the issue of coastal erosion and advocated for appropriate measures to address the matter. Enda Brennan, the Executive Engineer responsible for Environmental matters, was reminded by members about the damage at Kiltennel and theContinue reading “Coastal erosion poses major problem”
Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026
By Dan Walsh An Garda Sίochána and Wexford County Council have launched the Annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards for 2026. The launch of these annual awards is to acknowledge the achievements of young people who are making a difference in their own lives and in their communities within the Wexford Garda Division and acknowledge theContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026”
2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has revealed that major improvements to local wastewater treatment facilities will soon begin in Tagoat and Rosslare Strand. The current wastewater treatment infrastructure is overloaded and therefore a new wastewater pump station and wastewater network are required to transfer flows for treatment at Rosslare Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will includeContinue reading “2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare”
Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is advising customers served by the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey that operational issues have led to low reservoir levels this morning. Due to the depleted reservoir levels, customers in Clonattin,Ballymoney, Woodlands, Townpark, Ramstown, Gorey and surrounding areas of Gorey may experience a water outage or reduced water pressure asContinue reading “Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?”
Bunclody and Ahare River floods reaches the Dáil
By Dan Walsh Speaking in Dáil Éireann, Malcolm Byrne TD, said “Storm Chandra had a particularly profound impact on the Wicklow-Wexford constituency I represent. “I know the Minister of State (Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran) was in Aughrim, (he didn’t visit Enniscorthy or other Wexford flood sites, such as Bunclody and neither did An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin).Continue reading “Bunclody and Ahare River floods reaches the Dáil”
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