By Dan Walsh Families and businesses in Campile can expect a stronger, more reliable water supply following Uisce Éireann’s completion of major upgrades to the local network. As part of the project, Uisce Éireann replaced more than 1.85 km of ageing water mains with modern, durable pipes. The ageing pipes were prone to bursts andContinue reading “Campile celebrates a more reliable water supply”
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Additional weekday trains between Gorey and Dublin
By Dan Walsh Independent Gorey councillor Joe Sullivan is urging the Minister for Transport to consider a proposal to improve rail links between Gorey and Dublin without laying new track. The plan would retain existing stations, signalling and rolling stock while providing longer trains during peak periods and requiring minimal capital investment. Two trains perContinue reading “Additional weekday trains between Gorey and Dublin”
Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Dunbrody Abbey is fully reopened for visitors following this incident last weekend. Well worth a visit. A gem in Wexford’s tourism trail. Vandals broke into Dunbrody Abbey, near Campile, sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning, causing deliberate damage. A social media statement said: “This was not harmless mischief, butContinue reading “Vandalism forces closure of Dunbrody Abbey”
Could Wexford farms face fodder crisis?
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, has called on the Minister for Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture to begin preparing for a potential fodder crisis as drought conditions continue to severely impact grass growth across County Wexford and other parts of the country. Speaking from the farm of DavidContinue reading “Could Wexford farms face fodder crisis?”
Enniscorthy honours greyhound racing memories
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium has officially opened its new “plaques memory wall” under the judge’s box at the top of the stand to “remember all who have passed through the Showgrounds.” Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, officially launched the memorial during Monday night’s racing programme.Continue reading “Enniscorthy honours greyhound racing memories”
Major blaze at Enniscorthy tyre centre
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Five Wexford Fire Service units are tackling a major blaze at Hendrick Tyre Centre Ltd in the Templeshannon area of Enniscorthy this evening. The fire was reported at 7.20pm, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. Thick black smoke billowed into the air, and two hours later firefighters usingContinue reading “Major blaze at Enniscorthy tyre centre”
Clear round for Michaelí in €1m Grand Prix
By Dan Walsh Camolin-born rider Lt. Michaelí Byrne on MSH Claregalway became the first female member of the Irish Army Equitation School to compete in the €1 million Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland at the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show where she finished fourth in the jump off. The 11 years old Irish Sport HorseContinue reading “Clear round for Michaelí in €1m Grand Prix “
Calls to abolish hospital parking charges
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow–Wexford Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has called for a funded plan to phase out hospital parking charges, arguing that patients and families should not have to pay to access healthcare. According to Deputy Ó Súilleabháin figures provided by the HSE in response to a Parliamentary Question by Sinn Féin’sContinue reading “Calls to abolish hospital parking charges”
Tiny Little Library launches at Wexford General Hospital
By Dan Walsh The Tiny Little Library at the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) in Wexford General Hospital has been launched bringing the power of stories, language, and connection to some of the county’s smallest and most vulnerable babies. Tiny Little Library is an innovative partnership between Wexford Library Service and the neonatal team atContinue reading “Tiny Little Library launches at Wexford General Hospital”
Celebrate National Heritage Week
By Dan Walsh National Heritage Week kicks off on Saturday, August 15th with free events across the country and plenty to explore in Co. Wexford. It continues until August 23rd. This year’s theme is ‘Heritage at Risk’ and encourages built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered for use to reimagine andContinue reading “Celebrate National Heritage Week”
