By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in County Wexford to continue using water responsibly as warm and dry conditions persist. A Water Conservation Order remains in place for the entire country to help protect public drinking water supplies following a prolonged period of exceptionally warm and dry weather, combined with high demandContinue reading “Urgent appeal to use water responsibly”
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Death of Very Rev. Jim Byrne
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. James (Jim) Byrne, retired parish priest of Newbawn. He was aged 92 years. Educated in Gusserane, St. Peter’s College and St. Peter’s Seminary, Wexford, Fr. Jim was ordained at St. Peter’s College on June 5th, 1960. Following Ordination, he was appointed curate at Rathgarogue inContinue reading “Death of Very Rev. Jim Byrne”
Tributes to ex-Cllr Robbie Ireton
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Wexford County Council member Robbie Ireton from Courtown Harbour who gave a lifetime of dedicated service to Courtown, Riverchapel and the wider North Wexford community. Robbie was a member of a long-established Caravan Park business family. A member of the Labour Party, Robbie served on WexfordContinue reading “Tributes to ex-Cllr Robbie Ireton”
Water repairs completed in south Wexford
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are carrying out repairs to a burst watermain which may cause supply disruptions to Ballylannan, Wellingtonbridge, Rosegarland, Carrick-on-Bannow, Duncormick, Ballymitty and surrounding areas in south Wexford. UPDATE, WEDNESDAY; Uisce Éireann has completed repairs to a burst watermain and normal water supply has been restored to the majority of customersContinue reading “Water repairs completed in south Wexford”
Duncannon ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is lifted
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; A “Do Not Swim” notice posted at Duncannon Beach on Monday was lifted today (Thursday). The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE and EPA, it is necessary to issueContinue reading “Duncannon ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is lifted”
Cllr Sullivan claims social housing policies “not fit for purpose”
By Dan Walsh Gorey Kilmuckridge Independent Cllr Joe Sullivan has raised concerns following a recently published report stating that people on HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) cannot compete with other renters in the private rental sector. “This along with Income Threshold Limits for people applying to go on the social housing lists are two issues thatContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan claims social housing policies “not fit for purpose””
Touring anti-nuclear exhibition
By Dan Walsh Wexford Arts Centre, in partnership with Ormston House, presents Memory of a Free Festival. Brendan Howlin, Chairperson of Wexford Arts Centre, officially opened the exhibition yesterday (Saturday). Memory of a Free Festival is a touring exhibition. Conceived by Ormston House, it reflects on the Carnsore Point anti-nuclear festivals held in Wexford fromContinue reading “Touring anti-nuclear exhibition”
Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground
By Dan Walsh Wexford Gardaí are seeking assistance with their investigation into damage to several headstones and a stone wall at Monachán Graveyard in Taghmon between 20 April and 27 July 2026. The vandalism of at least 15 graves in the centuries-old cemetery has attracted national media coverage. At some point in recent weeks, vandalsContinue reading “Senseless vandalism at ancient burial ground”
Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Headquarters The Story of Us, a touring exhibition exploring the 1926 Census, was officially opened to the public last night by Wexford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald at a ceremony in the council’s Carricklawn headquarters. Cllr McDonald noted that only a century—about four generations—has passed since theContinue reading “Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition”
Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to 16-year-old Aoibheann Clarke, who died after collapsing during a ladies’ football final in Taghmon last evening. Aoibheann was playing for Taghmon Camross GAA, LGFA and Camogie club in the Girls Minor Division 6 Shield final in Taghmon. The game had entered injury time when she collapsed onContinue reading “Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final”
