By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Caroline Busher is an Irish Times best-selling author of fiction for children bringing Irish heritage and history to life through creative writing and storytelling and her fifth novel ‘The Boy Who Slipped Through Time’ was launched in Wexford Library today (Saturday) by well-known Wexford playwright and writer Billy Roche. Billy wasContinue reading “Caroline Busher launches her 5th novel”
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Gorey residents could have the longest address in the world?
By Dan Walsh at Cúirt Dhiarmada Uí Shúilleabháin, Gorey Last Thursday I was privileged as a member of the Press to be part of a delegation from Gorey Kilmuckridge District and Wexford County Council to visit housing developments in Gorey and I am happy to say that there is progress on many schemes and housingContinue reading “Gorey residents could have the longest address in the world?”
Changes to Rosslare-Cherbourg sea service
By Dan Walsh Maritime news in the headlines this week is disappointing in the South East as Stena Line has announced that from October 27th, 2024, it will be withdrawing Stena Vision from its Rosslare-Cherbourg shipping route. In a statement the company states; “There will no job losses in the ports of Rosslare and Cherbourg. Every effortContinue reading “Changes to Rosslare-Cherbourg sea service”
Work in progress at Gorey’s Ramsfort Park
By Dan Walsh at Ramsfort Park, Gorey Wexford County Council has signed contracts with Mythen Construction Ltd for the delivery of 20 Affordable Homes Scheme at Ramsfort Park, (Radharc na Beannóige), Gorey, a pilot project via the Affordable Housing Fund under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme and members and officials of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal DistrictContinue reading “Work in progress at Gorey’s Ramsfort Park”
New Wexford Women’s Refuge facility opens
By Dan Walsh Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD was in Wexford town today where she officially cut the ribbon and opened the new €6.5 million state-of-the art domestic violence facility for Wexford’s Women’s Refuge consisting of 12 family units for those experiencing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Each unit in the new facility containsContinue reading “New Wexford Women’s Refuge facility opens”
Deputy Johnny Mythen selected for Sinn Féin in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based sitting TD Johnny Mythen has been selected at convention to contest the next General Election for Sinn Féin in the 4-seater Wexford Constituency. One of the most experienced politicians in the county, Deputy Mythen’s first attempt at a seat in Dail Éireann in the 2016 General Election failed by just 31Continue reading “Deputy Johnny Mythen selected for Sinn Féin in Wexford”
Enniscorthy faces traffic delays to facilitate demolition works
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The long running saga regards the Murphy Floods site at Enniscorthy took a positive turn this week when machinery arrived, hard hats and other safety information was posted at the entrance at Barrack Street and works have begun on site. However, traffic disruption is on the way; Under the TemporaryContinue reading “Enniscorthy faces traffic delays to facilitate demolition works”
Council backs Town Centre plans for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at September meeting of Wexford County Council Following on from last weeks Special Meeting regarding the Part VIII Planning Application relating to the Market Square area of Enniscorthy, which received no support from any of the elected members on the day, came before today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held atContinue reading “Council backs Town Centre plans for Enniscorthy”
Celebrations at opening of McCauley Park Bellefield
By Dan Walsh at McCauley Park, Bellefield, Enniscorthy The official opening of McCauley Park at Belefield Enniscorthy took place yesterday (Sunday) with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a stone memorial following investment of over €1.5 million, with some more developments to follow, bringing the sporting facilities into the 21st century and makingContinue reading “Celebrations at opening of McCauley Park Bellefield”
Sinn Féin selects Cllr Fionntán for General Election
By Dan Walsh Popular North Wexford-based Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain has been chosen at a Sinn Féin Selection Convention for the newly created 3-seat constituency of North Wexford and South Wicklow held in the Arklow Bay Hotel to contest the forthcoming General Election. A member of the teaching profession, first elected in 2014 and re-electedContinue reading “Sinn Féin selects Cllr Fionntán for General Election”
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