By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort’s Port Authority, Iarnród Éireann, has begun a non-statutory consultation on the provision of on Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub at Rosslare Europort. A public engagement evening will be held for members of the public at Rosslare Europort on Thursday, May 30th from 3pm to 8pm. The public consultation period willContinue reading “Public consultation on Rosslare ORE Hub”
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Enniscorthy Council pays tributes to Cllr Kathleen
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting in the Presentation Centre There was a typical ‘end of an era’ atmosphere at yesterday’s (Monday) May meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council where tributes were paid to the retiring Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, others wished each other well in the June 7th Local Elections, while the standardContinue reading “Enniscorthy Council pays tributes to Cllr Kathleen”
72 candidates declared in Local Elections
By Dan Walsh Seventy-two candidates have declared to run in the Local Elections on Friday, July 7th and contest 34 County Council seats across six Local Electoral Areas (LEA). Wexford (7 seats), New Ross (6 seats) and Gorey (6 seats) have the highest number of candidates – 14 each – followed by Enniscorthy (6 seats)Continue reading “72 candidates declared in Local Elections”
Council farewell for five members
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council May meeting Five dedicated members of Wexford County Council who by their own decision will not be declared candidates in the Local Elections on June 7th attended their final meeting at Council Chamber, County Hall today (Monday) where tributes were paid for loyal local authority service to retiringContinue reading “Council farewell for five members”
Eddie Taaffe appointed Chief Executive
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Eddie Taaffe is the new Chief Executive of Wexford County Council. His appointment was approved by the elected members at a special meeting held in County Hall today (Monday) and follows a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service. A native of Rosbercon, New Ross, Mr TaaffeContinue reading “Eddie Taaffe appointed Chief Executive”
May Bush book launch in Gorey Library
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Library The launch of a new book, The May Bush in County Wexford, by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert was hosted in Gorey Library tonight by the North Wexford Historical Society and officially launched by the Society Chairman, Gerard Fleming, who praised the authors and complemented them on a uniqueContinue reading “May Bush book launch in Gorey Library”
Cannabis worth over €3.6m seized in Wexford and Dublin
Yesterday, as part of intelligence-led operations involving Revenue’s Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), two separate consignments of herbal cannabis, with a combined weight of approximately 184 kgs and an estimated value of €3,680,000 (subject to analysis) were seized in Wexford and Dublin. One man in his 60s wasContinue reading “Cannabis worth over €3.6m seized in Wexford and Dublin”
Man in his 50’s missing in Gorey
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Kenneth Hall, 50 years, who is missing from his home in Gorey. Kenneth was last seen in Gorey Town on Thursday, May 2nd at approximately 10am. Kenneth is described as approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height with a stocky build, brown hair, andContinue reading “Man in his 50’s missing in Gorey”
Oil discovered on Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council are investigating reports of traces of oil washing up on beaches and possible oil deposits on some wildlife along the Wicklow and Wexford coastline. Wexford County Council Environment Staff, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Coastguard and other relevant agencies are actively monitoring the situation. It is understoodContinue reading “Oil discovered on Wexford beaches”
Tributes to ex-Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been pouring in following the news of the death of former Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy who gave a lifetime to politics and served the people of the Wexford constituency with diligence and loyalty throughout his lifetime. He is aged 90 years. Born on March 7th, 1934, Michael D’Arcy spent aContinue reading “Tributes to ex-Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy”
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