“A great relief to the people of Wexford”

By Dan Walsh The successful reopening of the Emergency Department (ED)) at Wexford General Hospital (WGH), as planned on Tuesday morning, has been described as “a significant day for the staff and management at the hospital and it also comes as a great relief to the people of Wexford.”  WGH Manager, Linda O’Leary, in aContinue reading ““A great relief to the people of Wexford””

South East Greenway opens at New Ross

By Dan Walsh at New Ross Phase One of the €8 million South East Greenway linking New Ross with Glenmore and Waterford city was officially opened today (Tuesday) by Jack Chambers T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications at a sun drenched ceremony held inContinue reading “South East Greenway opens at New Ross”

Emergency Department reopens at Wexford General Hospital

By Dan Walsh The Emergency Department at Wexford General Hospital reopens at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday), five months after the entire hospital was closed to the public following a devastating outbreak of fire that sent flames leaping high above the roof just before 4pm on Wednesday, March 1st. A major emergency was declared, and entire hospitalContinue reading “Emergency Department reopens at Wexford General Hospital”

Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended

By Dan Walsh The Rosslare to Fishguard ferry service has been temporarily suspended after a fire broke out on the Stena Superfast VII when it was docked in Belfast Harbour on Wednesday morning. The recently upgraded Stena Nordica, which began her sailings on the Rosslare-Fishguard route less than a week ago, has now been redeployedContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended”

Gorey; A ‘walking and cycling’ only town?

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting It may not happen in the lifetime of this Council, but Cllr Diarmuid Devereux has predicted that “Gorey will become a pedestrianised town.” He was speaking at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber in the Civic CentreContinue reading “Gorey; A ‘walking and cycling’ only town?”

Ferns mourns John Murray

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of John Murray, Enniscorthy Road, Ferns, who was well-known as a life-long entertainer, broadcaster and psychiatric nurse. A native of Ferns John was popular as a one-man show, playing the keyboards and doing sing-along across the region over many years. He also made recordings of which the bestContinue reading “Ferns mourns John Murray”

Serious traffic incident in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are seeking information after a pedestrian in his 30’s was struck by a vehicle and subsequently hospitalised in the early hours of today (Friday). The incident occurred at North Parade on the Hollyfort Road in Gorey between 12 midnight and 1am. It is understood the driver failed to remainContinue reading “Serious traffic incident in Gorey”

Council tributes to Annette O’Neill

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Tributes have been paid to Annette O’Neill, Head of Finance and ICT at Wexford County Council, who has taken a well-earned retirement after 43 years’ service, at the July meeting of Wexford County Council at County Hall. The tributes were led by Eamonn Hore, Deputy Chief Executive,Continue reading “Council tributes to Annette O’Neill”

Market House stays in public ownership?

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting The future of Gorey’s historic Market House was back on the agenda at today’s (Tuesday) July meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Chamber at the Civic Centre. The meeting was addressed by a delegation from the recently formed Gorey Development Group consistingContinue reading “Market House stays in public ownership?”

Absence makes Council hearts grow fonder!

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Today’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council entered the history archives with a 9.30am start to proceedings at the Presentation Centre and the prerogative of the new Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke and agreed with the members at the annual meeting last month. But theContinue reading “Absence makes Council hearts grow fonder!”