By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized 1.2 million cigarettes with an estimated value of €1,005,000 following the search of an unaccompanied container at Belview Port, Waterford, which is located on the River Suir just off the River Barrow south of New Ross and west of Great Island. The seizure took place yesterday (Monday) becauseContinue reading “1.2m cigarettes seized at Belview Port”
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Taoiseach and Minister visits Gorey and Arklow
By Dan Walsh Last Friday was a busy day for Fine Gael in the new North Wexford and South Wicklow constituency and, in particular for local General Election candidate Brian Brennan who was delighted to welcome Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue and An Taoiseach Simon Harris to events in Gorey and Arklow. The visitContinue reading “Taoiseach and Minister visits Gorey and Arklow”
The greening of Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was dark and damp in Enniscorthy this evening, but the brightness shone through as Enniscorthy Castle was lit up in the colour green in recognition of World Mental Health Day which takes place next Thursday, October 10th. The event, now in its second year, was organised by localContinue reading “The greening of Enniscorthy Castle”
800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!
By Dan Walsh A massive 800,000 litres of water have been saved in Wexford every day following the detection of 70 major leaks across the county so far this year. The daily water savings are so significant that in the first half of this year alone that they would meet the daily demand of overContinue reading “800,000 litres of water saved in Wexford every day!”
Conor Robinson appointed President of County Wexford Chamber
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the appointment of Conor Robinson as its new President, a position effective since the annual general meeting on September 30. At the annual general meeting, Conor outlined his vision for County Wexford Chamber, which includes building on the work done by his immediate predecessors, Lorcan Kinsella andContinue reading “Conor Robinson appointed President of County Wexford Chamber”
€9.3m funding for 114 Wexford sports clubs
By Dan Walsh While Budget 2025 is not happening till tomorrow, Tuesday, it appears that the General Election will be arriving sooner rather than later, following last week’s announcement that €9,394,680 had been allocated to 114 Co. Wexford sports clubs to help with community sports facilities and equipment. This latest tranche of funding sees €8,529,254Continue reading “€9.3m funding for 114 Wexford sports clubs”
STATUS ORANGE WEATHER WARNING
Following the issuing of Status Yellow Wind and Rain and Status Orange Rain warning for Wexford by Met Éireann for today, Sunday, September 29th, Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) met yesterday at 5pm to assess the Weather Warnings for Wexford. All necessary preparations have been made across all Departments. The forecast is beingContinue reading “STATUS ORANGE WEATHER WARNING”
Wexford’s beauty is its Walking Festival
By Dan Walsh at Barntown Community Centre The 10th annual Wexford Walking Festival was officially launched by Mayor of Wexford, Cllr George Lawlor, at a pleasant function in Barntown Community Centre earlier this evening following a guided 6km walk to Carrigfoyle Lake on Forth Mountain. Mayor Lawlor was in a most poetic mood and welcomedContinue reading “Wexford’s beauty is its Walking Festival”
Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden
By Dan Walsh at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus At a special ceremony today, the sod was turned on the Activity Garden at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus, Enniscorthy. When completed the Garden will be a multi-functional space for gathering, health and social activities in the heart of the hospital. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach EnniscorthyContinue reading “Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden”
A VAT rate “to avoid a tsunami of restaurant closures this winter”
By Dan Walsh Ahead of next Tuesday’s Budget 2025, former hotelier and Fine Gael General Election candidate in the new South Wicklow-North Wexford constituency, Brian Brennan has proposed a scaled VAT rate for cafés and restaurants relating to turnover, with businesses with less than €1.5m turnover receiving a VAT rate of 6 per cent, andContinue reading “A VAT rate “to avoid a tsunami of restaurant closures this winter””
