By Dan Walsh The latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report published today, shows the progress being made in tackling long-running issues like raw sewage discharges, while also underlining the need for continued investment in essential wastewater services. 2022 saw the highest annual investment in wastewater to date as Uisce Éireann continues to make progress inContinue reading “Wexford communities gain from UÉ investment”
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Enniscorthy presbytery goes under the hammer
By Dan Walsh Mass attendees at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, last weekend, were shocked at the news that The Manse, home to generations of priests since 1911, has gone on the property market and is for sale by private treaty. The market price is believed to be in the region of €950,000. The high costContinue reading “Enniscorthy presbytery goes under the hammer”
Taoiseach opens 72nd Wexford Festival
By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Festival An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, was on Wexford Quay this evening where he performed the official launch of the 72nd Wexford Festival Opera. The event was accompanied by a colourful fireworks display in pleasant weather conditions. Cllr John Hegarty, Mayor of Wexford, spoke briefly and encouraged the largeContinue reading “Taoiseach opens 72nd Wexford Festival”
Body recovered from River Barrow
By Dan Walsh The body of a male was removed from the River Barrow at New Ross this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident at approximately 1.35pm. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene and has been taken to University Hospital Waterford where a post mortem examination will takeContinue reading “Body recovered from River Barrow”
Pierce Turner launches Wexford Bohemian
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Wexford-born singer/songwriter Pierce Turner said it was “a great honour” when he performed the official launch of the fifth edition of the Wexford Bohemian at Red Books, Wexford, on Saturday night. Described as “Wexford’s journal of art, culture and literature”, the latest publication is edited by Alanna Hammel andContinue reading “Pierce Turner launches Wexford Bohemian”
Progress at Wexford University Campus
By Dan Walsh Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council has expressed his delight with progress in establishing a new University Campus in Wexford and today’s announcement that the local authority has successfully moved to the final stages of the CPO for the land acquisition with the Notice to Treat stage for the parcelContinue reading “Progress at Wexford University Campus”
Council challenged by economic crisis
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Wexford County Council’s Draft Budgetary Plans setting out the General Municipal Allocations (GMA) for 2024 have been presented to all districts and remains at the same level as 2023 at €1,832,000 and the final presentations were made at Enniscorthy (yesterday) and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “Council challenged by economic crisis”
Man in Enniscorthy fireworks prank
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Enniscorthy are investigating a dangerous weekend prank where a vulnerable local man was subjected to having fireworks placed in his pocket and then being set off! The matter was raised at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council during a discussion on the illegal use of fireworks and plansContinue reading “Man in Enniscorthy fireworks prank”
Vinegar Hill walking trails upgraded
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting The works on Vinegar Hill has been completed at a cost believed to be in the region of €50,000 and the development was very much on the agenda at today’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre Chamber. Cllr John O’Rourke, CathaoirleachContinue reading “Vinegar Hill walking trails upgraded”
€224,500 for Enniscorthy and New Ross projects
By Dan Walsh Two innovative Wexford projects are to receive funding of €224,500 under the Community Safety Innovation Fund. The Enniscorthy “Community Plants and Places” project will receive €150,000 with Cumas New Ross receiving €74,500 for its “Safety in the Community” Project. Welcoming the funding Deputy Paul Kehoe said that the Community Safety Innovation FundContinue reading “€224,500 for Enniscorthy and New Ross projects”
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