Enniscorthy man appointed to Board of Irish Heritage Trust

By Dan Walsh Former Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Services at Wexford County Council, Tony Larkin is one of four new directors appointed to the Board of Irish Heritage Trust following the unveiling of its 10-year Strategic Plan. The Enniscorthy native spent all his working life with Wexford County Council, apart from a shortContinue reading “Enniscorthy man appointed to Board of Irish Heritage Trust”

3 injured in road crash near Gorey

By Dan Walsh Three people, two men and a woman, have been taken to hospital following a two-car collision on the R772 about 700 metres north of the Tinnock Roundabout on the M11 north of Gorey this evening. The extent of their injuries is unknown currently. The collision occurred around 7.10 pm and emergency servicesContinue reading “3 injured in road crash near Gorey”

New Ross Post Office contract announcement this week

By Dan Walsh The people of New Ross have been resolute in their loyal support for the ‘Save Our Post Office on Charles Street’ campaign to retain the services in the building owned by An Post and serving the community since 1904. But matters have become complicated and confused over the weekend, or have they?Continue reading “New Ross Post Office contract announcement this week”

Ballindaggin man (25) dies in Bali

By Dan Walsh A Wexford community has been plunged into shock and mourning following the tragic news that Val Brooks, (25), Wheelagower, Ballindaggin, has died suddenly in what is believed to be a drowning accident in Bali. Val Brooks emigrated to Australia about a month ago and his heartbroken parents, Val and Anne, are liaisingContinue reading “Ballindaggin man (25) dies in Bali”

Will Gorey relocate the Bus Stops?

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting The relocation of the Bus Stop from Main Street in Gorey town was raised again today (Tuesday) at the monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen presided. Cllr Anthony Donohoe raised the matter ofContinue reading “Will Gorey relocate the Bus Stops?”

Enniscorthy town centre in the news

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal Council meeting Referring to the Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, which is now with An Bord Pleanála and the Part 8 planning process, Cllr Jackser Owens raised some concerns at today’s (Monday) meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council at the Council Chamber in the Presentation Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr JohnContinue reading “Enniscorthy town centre in the news”

Safety concerns at school pencil bollards

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal Council meeting The Active Travel team who completed the ‘Safe Routes to School’ design and plans at St. Aidan’s Parish School is to be summoned before the next meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council to address concerns around the pencil bollards, which have become a feature at the schoolContinue reading “Safety concerns at school pencil bollards”

Almost €6.5m drugs seized at Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 288.6kg of herbal cannabis, 72.8kg of cannabis resin and 3.3kg of cocaine, with an estimated value of €6,443,640, at Rosslare Europort, yesterday (Friday). The illicit drugs were discovered within the load when an accompanied freight unit, which had earlier disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France, was stopped andContinue reading “Almost €6.5m drugs seized at Rosslare”

New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally

By Dan Walsh in New Ross More than 300 people gathered outside New Ross Post Office on Charles Street this evening to support the ‘Save Our Post Office’ campaign to retain the services in the building owned by An Post and serving the community since 1904. The rally was addressed by Cllrs Michael Sheehan, CllrContinue reading “New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally”

Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!

By Dan Walsh Popular Fine Gael public representative and Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty will not be standing as a candidate in the forthcoming June local authority election. In a statement, today (Wednesday), Cllr Hegarty said; “I will continue to represent people in my role as councillor and Mayor of Wexford until June andContinue reading “Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!”