By Dan Walsh at Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy It was easy to sense the Local Elections coming up in a matter of weeks as members were animated, and many topics got an airing at today’s March meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr JohnContinue reading “Vinegar Hill could be ‘a goldmine’; but not just yet!”
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10 WIA candidates for the Local Elections.
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy It was standing room only in Riverside Park last night (Wednesday) as more than 700 people gathered to support ten candidates from the Wexford Independent Alliance who will contest five districts in the Local Elections on June 7th. Deputy Verona Murphy told the gathering that the newContinue reading “10 WIA candidates for the Local Elections.”
Allegations of skullduggery at the Gorey meeting that never took place!
By Dan Walsh, the only member of the Press in person at the Council Chamber Gorey today. Allegations of skullduggery and sabotage filled the tense atmosphere at “the meeting that never took place” in the Council Chamber in the Civic Offices, Gorey, this afternoon. Adding to the tension were many questions; Was the meeting scheduledContinue reading “Allegations of skullduggery at the Gorey meeting that never took place!”
Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Six men and one male juvenile discovered hidden in a truck trailer at Rosslare Europort around 6am this morning (Friday) was detained by Gardaí for alleged immigration offences. They received medical attention at Wexford Garda Station and all were deemed to be safe and well. The six men were refused leave toContinue reading “Seven males hidden in trailer at Rosslare Europort”
Works to start on Mayglass water supply
By Dan Walsh From next Tuesday Uisce Éireann will commence works to install over 3.5km of watermains in Mayglass to increase the water supply capacity, reduce the risk of interruption to water supply and support sustainable growth and development. Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, Lisa Cogan told WexfordLocal.com today; “We are delighted to be progressingContinue reading “Works to start on Mayglass water supply”
Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh The Board of Enniscorthy Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex Limited (trading as The Waterfront Pool & Leisure Centre) at Templeshannon has confirmed the operational transfer of the Pool & Leisure Complex to Wexford County Council. Discussions with the Council have been ongoing for several months and concluded this week with a formal transferContinue reading “Enniscorthy Swimming Pool take over by Wexford County Council”
Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Danny O’Neill, Hollybrook House, Myshall, Co. Carlow who was a legend in his own lifetime, carried on the bonesetting tradition in his family for more than 60 years, and his name is universally known, and he regularly featured in television documentaries and print articles. He was inContinue reading “Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall”
Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Farmers from all parts of Co. Wexford brought their machinery to Carricklawn today where Wexford County Council held the monthly meeting as they rallied against over regulation and invasive restrictions forced on the everyday lives of farmers and won for support for the Enough Is Enough campaign.Continue reading “Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign”
Fleadh coming to Wexford for a second year in 2025
By Dan Walsh Wexford town is set to host Fleadh Cheoil na h-Éireann from August 4th-11th this year, but there is an extra cause for celebration as Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee, comprising Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann and Wexford County Council has announced that Wexford has been selected as the host town for the Fleadh Cheoil naContinue reading “Fleadh coming to Wexford for a second year in 2025”
Wexford says NO NO in Referendum
By Dan Walsh In line with the rest of the country voters in the Wexford constituency have rejected the two proposed changes to the Constitution on the ballot papers presented on Friday. The Family Amendment (39th) proposed extending the meaning of family beyond one defined by marriage and to include those based on “durable” relationships.Continue reading “Wexford says NO NO in Referendum”
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