By Dan Walsh The character and stonework at Wilton Bridge, linking the parishes of Bree and Davidstown over the River Boro, has been retained and flood damage repaired by Wexford County Council and the road and bridge re-opened for traffic this morning. Wilton Bridge was wrecked and has been closed to traffic since the ChristmasContinue reading “Wilton Bridge reopens for traffic”
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Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy
By Dan Walsh A man died yesterday evening (Wednesday) in a workplace tragedy at a premises in Coolafancy, near Tinahely. He has been named locally as John Smyth, (68), from Cummerduff, Gorey, and Springhill Nursery, Coolafancy. Gardai responded to a call at 6.10pm and found the body of the man at the scene. Emergency servicesContinue reading “Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy”
Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died in a road traffic collision in the Duffry Gate/Bellefield area of Enniscorthy this morning (Thursday). The incident occurred shortly after 7am when a car collided with a pole. The sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was removed toContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy”
Water restrictions for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Essential overnight water restrictions are necessary for customers supplied by Enniscorthy Town Water Supply to ensure daytime supply for the community according to Uisce Eireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council. The restrictions will be put in place tonight (Tuesday) and tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 11pm until 6am, to help reservoirContinue reading “Water restrictions for Enniscorthy”
€250m Master Plan on Wexford site
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting A €250 million Master Plan for the SETU Campus, schools, housing, large scale sports and community facilities at Killeens and Clonard on the outskirts of Wexford town was presented to members by Chief Executive Tom Enright at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council. TheContinue reading “€250m Master Plan on Wexford site”
War plaque ‘disappears’ at Peace Park?
By Dan Walsh A commemorative plaque erected in memory of all those from Enniscorthy and district who fought and died during the Great War, 1914-1918, has ‘disappeared’ from the wall where it was fixed at the Orchard Peace Park in Enniscorthy. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council Cllr Jackser OwensContinue reading “War plaque ‘disappears’ at Peace Park?”
Minister’s visit is cancelled today
By Dan Walsh The proposed visit of Darragh O’Brien, T.D. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Gorey and Enniscorthy this morning (Monday) has been cancelled due to the red weather warning that is in place for 15 counties, including Wicklow, but excluding Wexford. Minister O’Brien planned to visit the St. Joseph’s Social HousingContinue reading “Minister’s visit is cancelled today”
SETU Wexford Campus is “one step closer”
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Campus of the South East Technological University (SETU) is “one step closer” with confirmation today (Thursday) that the Local Authority in Wexford “is now obligated to acquire the property and the owner is required to surrender same.” Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “This represents significant progress inContinue reading “SETU Wexford Campus is “one step closer””
€3m Phase One cycle scheme for Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Borough District Cllr John Hegarty led the sod turning ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of Phase One of the Newtown Road Cycle Scheme today (Tuesday) and the first stage of the Wexford Pathfinder project. Construction on the Newtown Road scheme will commence immediately and is expected toContinue reading “€3m Phase One cycle scheme for Wexford town”
Wexford water supplies return to all areas
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has successfully completed emergency repairs on a trunk water main supplying Newtown Water Treatment Plant at Wexford. While repairs are now complete, the prolonged outage has resulted in reservoir levels at Newtown and Coolcots running low. The reservoirs and water network are currently refilling. However, due to the loss ofContinue reading “Wexford water supplies return to all areas”
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