Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years

By Dan Walsh Party leader and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has wished long standing Wexford TD Paul Kehoe “the very best in whatever he decides to do next” after he announced tonight (Monday) at a meeting of the Fine Gael Party in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, that he will not be contesting the next GeneralContinue reading “Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years”

Council launches Affordable Housing Survey

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched an Affordable Housing Survey where first-time buyers and other applicants who feel they may be eligible to buy or rent an affordable home are invited to complete the survey. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr John Fleming welcomed the survey and said; “The survey provides a realContinue reading “Council launches Affordable Housing Survey”

Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting exhibition recalling the War of Independence and Civil War in County Wexford was officially launched by the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, in Wexford Library tonight (Thursday). Cllr Carthy said; “I’m delighted to launch this exhibition,The War of Independence and Civil War in CountyContinue reading “Civil War exhibition opens in Wexford”

Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park

By Dan Walsh at McCauley Bellefield Park Rapparees-Starlights GAA Club, Enniscorthy, Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District held a sod turning event at Bellefield GAA grounds today (Tuesday) on €1.5 million private-public-community investment programme that will transform the community and sporting facilities on offer. Chairperson of Rapparees Starlight’s GAA Club, Ger McVeigh welcomed guestsContinue reading “Sod turned on €1.5m project at McCauley Bellefield Park”

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has today (Tuesday) announced it will be recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country and are inviting candidates in Wexford to apply for what they describe as “an exciting career with Ireland’s National Water Authority.” These exciting opportunities will be available in the next year, with positions ready toContinue reading “Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs”

Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford

By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Fine Gael election candidate, Darragh McDonald, has made a submission to the Garda Commissioner emphasising “that Garda resources in North Wexford are well below the national average and need urgent review.” “Over the last number of months, as part of my election campaign, myself and my team have knocked on overContinue reading “Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford”

Death of Duncannon parish priest

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Fr. John P. Nolan, parish priest of Duncannon for the past 20 years. Many tributes have been expressed and he will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery after Funeral Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Duncannon, on Sunday. He was in his 78th year.Continue reading “Death of Duncannon parish priest”

A vision bringing Enniscorthy forward

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle “We do need a plan to secure investment for the town (Enniscorthy), but it is also about a vision and set of principles rather than a plan and we need to have a positive conversation regards the future of our town,” Minister James Browne TD said at the launchContinue reading “A vision bringing Enniscorthy forward”

Enniscorthy Town Centre Plan will be launched today

By Dan Walsh The eagerly awaited Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, one of the first in the country, was completed and collaboratively adopted by members of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council last January, details of the plan were explained at a well-attended public consultation meeting held in Riverside Park Hotel last August, and the Plan willContinue reading “Enniscorthy Town Centre Plan will be launched today”

An Post closing New Ross Post Office

By Dan Walsh New Ross Post Office on Charles Street is to be sold by An Post and staff there have been advised to seek employment from the new Postmaster or be redeployed within the An Post network in towns like Enniscorthy, Wexford and Waterford. This action is expected to take place in the comingContinue reading “An Post closing New Ross Post Office”