By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy Digital Retail Village was officially launched in the Market Square today showcasing Co. Wexford’s first Digital Retail Village, featuring platform demonstrations, and a united message; Support small businesses — Shop Local. Fourteen businesses have signed up for the scheme, namely Stafford’s Butchers, Evolv Health Store, Gillen’s Café, MyContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s Digital Retail Village goes live!”
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Bree Macra are best speakers in Ireland
By Dan Walsh Bree Macra has been crowned this year’s All-Ireland Public Speaking champions at the National Final in Macroom, Co. Cork, last Saturday. The team of chairperson Mary Byrne, and speakers Sarah Byrne and Eddie Casey, saw off teams from Tullyallen Macra, from Louth, and Waterfall Macra, from Cork, to claim the title. TheContinue reading “Bree Macra are best speakers in Ireland”
179 homes delivered in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has launched the new housing development – Cnoc na Greine at Greenville Lane, Enniscorthy – where 179 homes have been delivered including 48 social homes and 16 affordable purchase homes. The attendance included Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council; Cllr Barbara-AnneContinue reading “179 homes delivered in Enniscorthy”
Gusserane says NO to Solar Farms
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Gusserane Community Action Group protested outside County Hall, Wexford, yesterday (Monday) before the Wexford County Council December meeting and were met by some elected representatives, including Cathaoirleach Joe Sullivan. The group protested a planning application and renewable energy project, describing it as “a very extensive andContinue reading “Gusserane says NO to Solar Farms”
Coolgreany shop closed due to fire
By Dan Walsh O’Rafferty’s XL shop in Coolgreany is closed until further notice following damage sustained in an early morning fire at the premises last Friday. Fire crews arrived quickly and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread further through the building. No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under controlContinue reading “Coolgreany shop closed due to fire”
Annual Liam Mellows Commemoration
By Dan Walsh The annual Liam Mellows (1892-1922) Commemorations took place in Castletown graveyard today (Sunday) in atrocious weather conditions. Minister for Social Protection, Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD was guest speaker at the Fianna Fáil event where wreaths were laid. Refreshments were provided afterwards in The Golden Anchor, Castletown. TheContinue reading “Annual Liam Mellows Commemoration”
Gorey author joins foster care association
By Dan Walsh Sadie Harpur, the Wexford-based author of the highly-praised book The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl, has been elected to the board of the Irish Foster Care Association. Sadie herself has expressed her pleasure at receiving such an honour as it gives her the opportunity to use her experience as both a foster-child andContinue reading “Gorey author joins foster care association”
Support Local as New Ross celebrates Christmas
By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District kicked into seasonal mode with the traditional Santa and Christmas Lights ‘Switch-On’ event last Saturday at 4pm. ‘Shop Local, Support Local’, the main theme of this Christmas period in New Ross. The Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Dwyer, was joined by his fellow Cllrs of New Ross Municipal District, andContinue reading “Support Local as New Ross celebrates Christmas”
€220m Rosslare Europort Hub to create 2,000 jobs for the region
By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, has confirmed its intent to lodge a planning application for the development of the Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (Rosslare ORE Hub), a landmark new facility designed to support Ireland’s growing offshore wind industry. The plans, which will be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála nextContinue reading “€220m Rosslare Europort Hub to create 2,000 jobs for the region”
Man (30’s) dies in Barntown road crash
By Dan Walsh A motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a road crash this morning. The single-vehicle incident happened on the R738 at Growtown Upper, Barntown, near Wexford town, at 6.20am. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene and the coroner has been notified. The road is closed for a technical examination andContinue reading “Man (30’s) dies in Barntown road crash”
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