By Dan Walsh Alice Doyle from Ballyoughter, Camolin, has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected Deputy President of the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association). The result of the vote was announced at the election count centre at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, at 8pm last night (Tuesday) where it was announced thatContinue reading “Alice Doyle makes IFA history”
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Kiltealy drinking water ban is lifted
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on the Kiltealy Public Water Supply on Friday, December 1sthas been lifted with immediate effect. This news was confirmed today (Tuesday) by Uisce Éireann following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and customers can now resume normal use of the water supply. The notice was putContinue reading “Kiltealy drinking water ban is lifted”
FF new Wicklow Wexford area plans
By Dan Walsh Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD and Minister for State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, James Browne TD, were present at the inaugural meeting of the Wicklow Wexford Fianna Fáil Comhairle Dáil Ceantair meeting held in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, on Monday night. Around 60 attended theContinue reading “FF new Wicklow Wexford area plans”
Major milestones at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has announced two major milestones in the Co Wexford port’s progress towards becoming Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub. Port Authority Iarnród Éireann yesterday (Monday) made a formal application to the new Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) for Marine Area Consent (MAC). Additionally, it was announced that the contract forContinue reading “Major milestones at Rosslare Europort”
Courtown mourns for Declan Dunbar
By Dan Walsh The coastal region of Courtown/Riverchapel is in mourning following the sad passing of Declan Dunbar, Courtown Post Office, who was a community activist and stalwart for the betterment of North Wexford. He was aged 87 years. Declan was long time energetic Chairperson of Courtown Community Council and in 2015, with the supportContinue reading “Courtown mourns for Declan Dunbar”
Water alert for 250 customers in Kiltealy
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 250 customers supplied by Kiltealy Public Water Supply. All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking. This is due to elevated turbidityContinue reading “Water alert for 250 customers in Kiltealy”
Rosslare Harbour IPAS proposal goes before An Bord Pleanala
By Dan Walsh at Special Meeting of Wexford County Council A proposal to convert the old Great Southern Hotel building at St. Martin’s Road, Rosslare Harbour into accommodation for persons seeking international protection (an IPAS Centre) and to consider if it is classed as “an exempted development” came before a Special Meeting of Wexford CountyContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour IPAS proposal goes before An Bord Pleanala”
Man (84) dies in Gorey collision
By Dan Walsh An 84-year-old pedestrian has died in a road traffic collision on the R772 Arklow Road at Aske a few kilometres north of Gorey. The incident occurred around 7.30pm last night. It is understood the deceased was walking a short distance to visit a neighbour when he was struck by a passing vehicle.Continue reading “Man (84) dies in Gorey collision”
Man (70s) dies in farm accident
By Dan Walsh A man in his 70s has died in an accident on a farm at Ballyfad, a few miles north of Coolgreany in North Wexford. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident which happened around 11am this morning (Wednesday). Emergency services were quickly on the scene. The body wasContinue reading “Man (70s) dies in farm accident”
Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour
In a media statement issued today to WexfordLocal.com Wexford County Council wishes to provide clarification and an update in relation to the proposal to develop a Direct Provision Centre at the former Great Southern Hotel on St. Martin’s Road in Rosslare Harbour. The Council carried out inspections of the work being carried out at theContinue reading “Proposed Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour”
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