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”

Festy joins Ireland squad for Tuesday’s game

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-born Festy Ebosele who played his early games locally with Moyne Rangers has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad to play Greece on Tuesday. A Football Association of Ireland statement this evening said; “Festy Ebosele comes into the squad for Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League fixture against Greece at the AvivaContinue reading “Festy joins Ireland squad for Tuesday’s game”

Wexford LEO launches autumn training programme

By Dan Walsh Local Enterprise Office Wexford (LEO) has announced its new autumn training and events programme for 2024. This comprehensive programme offers a blend of online and in-person training sessions, designed to equip participants with the skills needed to navigate the ever-changing economic landscape. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr. Pip Breen, expressed hisContinue reading “Wexford LEO launches autumn training programme”

Contract signed for Gorey housing scheme

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has signed contracts with Mythen Construction Ltd for the delivery of the ambitious 20 Affordable Homes Scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey. Ramsfort Park (Radharc na Beannóige), will be the first affordable housing scheme for Co. Wexford with funding secured to develop this pilot project via the Affordable Housing FundContinue reading “Contract signed for Gorey housing scheme”