By Dan Walsh Two sitting Fine Gael members Cllr Cathal Byrne, Ballyhogue and a member of Enniscorthy District and Cllr Bridín Murphy, Clonroche, a member of New Ross Municipal District Council have been selected to run for Fine Gael in the next General Election. Two of least ‘kept secrets’ in local politics were ratified atContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Cathal and Bridín set satnav for the Dáil?”
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Enniscorthy site facing demolition?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Cllr Cathal Byrne said he welcomed “the demolition of the old Murphy Flood’s Hotel site” in Enniscorthy town centre and Cllr Jackser Owens described the existent appearance of the site as “an eyesore” at Tuesday’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council ChamberContinue reading “Enniscorthy site facing demolition?”
700 poles and signs coming to rural roads
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy and Gorey meetings The National Speed Limit Review legislation became law on April 12th last and the provisional commencement for rural local roads is November and elected members were briefed on the changes at two meetings today (Tuesday); Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District by Wexford CountyContinue reading “700 poles and signs coming to rural roads”
NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh in Ferns Uisce Éireann is reminding customers supplied by the Ferns Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued late last month will remain in place until further notice. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium inContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place”
€669.000 allocated for climate action projects
By Dan Walsh Sixteen communities in County Wexford are set to benefit from €669,000 allocated for climate action projects, and today (Wednesday), Wexford County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications announced the applications that were successful in securing funding under the Community Climate Action Programme. The successful applications are spread across allContinue reading “€669.000 allocated for climate action projects”
Get your tickets for Fleadh events
By Dan Walsh With just a few weeks to go until Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann echoes the best in traditional Irish music through the streets of Wexford, (August 4th-11th), the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has announced that tickets for the 2024 events are now officially available for purchase. Fans can nowContinue reading “Get your tickets for Fleadh events”
Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff
Dan Walsh reports from Wexford County Council meeting Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, Enniscorthy District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aidan Browne, paid tribute to the late Henry Goff and extended sympathy to his wife and family. Mr Goff from Templeshannon was laid to rest in Enniscorthy Cemetery last Saturday.Continue reading “Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff”
Local issues dominate at Council meeting
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Fresh from the Local Elections with some newly elected members attending their inaugural meeting of Wexford County Council at Council Chamber, County Hall, this afternoon (Monday), the July meeting had a pre-holiday atmosphere, and one sensed the countdown to a General Election has started. Cllr Pip Breen,Continue reading “Local issues dominate at Council meeting”
Baginbun Beach is safe for public use
By Dan Walsh The DO NOT SWIM notices issued for Baginbun Beach last Thursday have been withdrawn with immediate effect. In a short statement tonight Wexford County Council informed WexfordLocal.com that the results of the repeat bathing water samples at Baginbun fall within the acceptable standards. Following consultation with the HSE, Wexford County Council isContinue reading “Baginbun Beach is safe for public use”
Ferns Boil Water notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh Customers impacted by the Ferns Public Water Supply Boil Water Notice issued on June 28th were informed by Uisce Éireann this afternoon that it will remain in place until further notice. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers due to the detection of cryptosporidiumContinue reading “Ferns Boil Water notice remains in place”
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