By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann today (Tuesday) begins a twelve-week public consultation on the draft Regional Water Resource Plan – South-East which will continue until October 3rd and the region covers approximately 9,200 square kilometres, encompassing counties Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wicklow and Wexford. The plan sets out options for providing a more secure, reliableContinue reading “Regional Water Plan for South-East”
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Ballymoney beach victim named
By Dan Walsh The woman who collapsed and died while swimming at Ballymoney Strand near Gorey, last Tuesday, has been named locally as Maria Falls (née Cummins), (63), from Leany, Ardattin, Co. Carlow. Ms. Falls, a former officer with the British Navy, was on the beach with a friend when she got into difficulties shortlyContinue reading “Ballymoney beach victim named”
Swimming tragedy at Ballymoney Strand
A woman in her 60’s has died while swimming at Ballymoney Strand near Gorey. The incident occurred when the woman encountered difficulties shortly after 8pm yesterday (Tuesday) evening. The woman was quickly recovered from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services. Her remains were taken to University Hospital Waterford forContinue reading “Swimming tragedy at Ballymoney Strand”
Ballygullen remembers 1798
By Dan Walsh at Ballygullen It must have been a terrifying and bloody laneway between Holyfort and Craanford two and a quarter centuries ago – to the very day – but the 1798 battle site at Ballygullen was resurrected in commemoration and remembrance with a pike march, wreaths laid, and prayers recited, this evening (Tuesday).Continue reading “Ballygullen remembers 1798”
New ferry service at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Ferry services operating at Rosslare Europort has expanded as Stena Vision has commenced service on the Ireland to France route, Rosslare to Cherbourg. The maiden voyage occurred yesterday (Friday) with Rosslare’s Captain Sean Boyce at the controls. On the same route, Stena Vision will operate alongside Stena Horizon, increasing STENA’s services toContinue reading “New ferry service at Rosslare Europort”
Cllr Moore is new Rosslare chief
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay public representative Cllr Jim Moore is the new Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council following the annual meeting held in Wexford County Council chamber at Carricklawn this morning (Friday). Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald is Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr Moore, who previously held the district chair position in 2021 was proposed byContinue reading “Cllr Moore is new Rosslare chief”
Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A significant signing ceremony took place at a reception in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Wednesday) reciprocating the Enniscorthy Forum recently signed MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to create a collaboration going forward between the Forum’s Building Action Coalition (BAC) and UNEP’s Global Alliance forContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP”
Cllr Connick fills the New Ross chair
By Dan Walsh in New Ross Proposed by Cllr Pat Barden and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cllr Anthony Connick was unanimously chosen as Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council at the annual meeting held in the council chamber at The Tholsel, New Ross, this afternoon (Wednesday). Cllr Michael Whelan is Leas-Cathaoirleach. “It isContinue reading “Cllr Connick fills the New Ross chair”
Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy
The man who died in a workplace accident in a farmyard near Enniscorthy last Saturday afternoon has been named as Vinny Power (52) from The Leap, Adamstown. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but a Garda statement confirmed; “A man in his 50’s sustained fatal injuries because of this incident and a file areContinue reading “Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy”
Cllr Hegarty is Mayor of Wexford
Cllr John Hegarty is the new Mayor of Wexford following the general meeting in Wexford Arts Centre last night (Monday). Deputy Mayor is Cllr Leonard Kelly. Posting on social media today, Cllr Hegarty said he is “honoured to have been elected as Mayor of Wexford for the coming year.” “I am looking forward to theContinue reading “Cllr Hegarty is Mayor of Wexford”
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