By Dan Walsh Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan T.D., visited Wexford on Thursday where he welcomed the appointment of Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd as engineering and environmental consultants to carry out the design of the Wexford Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme. The Wexford Flood Relief SchemeContinue reading “Consultants appointed for Wexford Flood Relief Scheme”
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26 jobs to go at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Twenty-six staff members are facing lay off at DB Enniscorthy, formerly ClearStream Technologies, who employs more than 490 people in the Enniscorthy North Business Park at Moyne Upper. Employees affected were informed of the lay-offs, which the company has described as temporary, at meetings today (Thursday). According to a spokesperson for BD;Continue reading “26 jobs to go at Enniscorthy”
Safety measures needed at Clone beach
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District monthly meeting A situation at Clone Beach with a build-up of sandbanks and steep sandy cliff edges created where the Ahare River flows into the sea is causing concerns locally and Cllr Anthony Donohoe made a sincere call to “make it safe” when he raised the matterContinue reading “Safety measures needed at Clone beach”
Improved Wexford water quality for 26,000
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced that works are due to commence on the upgrade of the Newtown Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the project will benefit over 26,000 customers, ensuring the continued delivery of clean, safe drinking water to Wexford Town. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com Programme Manager Ian O’Neill said; “Uisce Éireann is delightedContinue reading “Improved Wexford water quality for 26,000”
“People will be on the streets”; Cllr Owens
By Dan Walsh Outspoken Enniscorthy public representative Cllr Jackser Owens is one of the first councillors to comment on the Government’s successful 83-68 votes decision to end the Eviction Ban from March 31st in Dáil Éireann last night. In a post on social media, Cllr Owens said; “I am very disappointed with the vote inContinue reading ““People will be on the streets”; Cllr Owens”
Tara Hill presents a five-year plan
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting Recent survey results for a five-year Community Development Plan for the communities of Tara Hill, Ballymoney and Castletown to determine the prioritisation for funding applications and development were revealed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal Council held in the Civic Centre, Gorey.Continue reading “Tara Hill presents a five-year plan”
Tense debate on Gorey housing plans
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Meeting While the proposed end to the temporary Eviction Ban on March 31st was under discussion prior to a vote on the matter in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday, councillors lambasted Wexford County Council for its failure to deliver housing in Gorey at today’s monthly meeting of GoreyContinue reading “Tense debate on Gorey housing plans”
Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent
By Dan Walsh An agreement has been signed between the President of Georgia Southern University, Dr. Kyle Marrero, and the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor for the refurbishment of the Adoration Convent in Wexford town. Wexford County Council purchased the extensive building beside Bride Street Church for accommodation for students from GeorgiaContinue reading “Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent”
More drugs worth €570,000 seized
Revenue officers seized over 28.5kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of more than €570,000 at Rosslare Europort yesterday (Monday). The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile X-ray scanner and detector dog Jasper, concealed within a groupage load of an unaccompanied trailer that had arrived from Cherbourg, France on Sunday.Continue reading “More drugs worth €570,000 seized”
€2.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized over 34kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €2,404,000 at Rosslare Europort on Saturday afternoon. The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile X-ray scanner and detector dog Jasper, in the overhead area of the cab when a Latvian-registered freight unit was stopped and searchedContinue reading “€2.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort”
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