Category Archives: BREAKING NEWS

Restoring water supply to Gorey district

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council are working to maintain water supply to customers following an overnight operational issue at Ballyminaun Water Treatment Plant and while every effort is being made to maintain supply to as many customers as possible, some customers in Gorey Town, Clough, Ballymoney, Courtown, Riverchapel, Pollshone, Ballycanew, Killenagh, Monamolin,Continue reading “Restoring water supply to Gorey district”

Missing woman located at Roney Rock

Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117, the Courtown RNLI Lifeboat crew, Gardaí and ambulance personnel were involved in locating a missing woman at Roney Point, near Ardamine in North Wexford this afternoon (Wednesday). The woman had been missing from her home since the previous day (Tuesday) and was located on a rocky shoreline on the northContinue reading “Missing woman located at Roney Rock”

25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council today announced to WexfordLocal.com the proposed development of a new public realm space at Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy. The development will be on land which is being made available to the Council for public use by the Rapparees Starlights GAA Club, adjacent to the new car park entrance to theContinue reading “25 car parking spaces planned at Bellefield Road”

€200m tender approved for Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh A €200m plus tender for significant upgrade works at Rosslare Europort has been approved by government. Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District Cllr. Lisa McDonald has warmly welcomed the government’s agreement that will see major investment in Rosslare Europort.  These upgrade works are necessary to provide permanent Brexit infrastructure at Rosslare Europort to ensureContinue reading “€200m tender approved for Rosslare Europort”

Gorey Visitor Centre facing May closure?

By Dan Walsh in Gorey The staff at Gorey Visitor Centre located in the historic Market House on Gorey’s Main Street say, “they are devastated to share news of the impending closure of Gorey Visitor Centre.” The public were informed of developments at the Centre when a notice was placed on the window last week,Continue reading “Gorey Visitor Centre facing May closure?”

Call for restoration of Courtown beach

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting “We want to move forward and see progress using local knowledge to make good decisions,” members of Courtown Business Association told the elected representatives at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Gorey. Three members of theContinue reading “Call for restoration of Courtown beach”

Grand National trophy visits Wexford racecourse

By Dan Walsh at Wexford racecourse The prestigious Randox Grand National 2023 winner’s trophy won by Corach Rambler (8/1) in the world’s toughest steeplechase at Aintree racecourse last Saturday paid a special visit to Bettyville Park, Wexford, this morning, in a celebration of the local horse breeding industry. Corach Rambler is a nine-year-old son ofContinue reading “Grand National trophy visits Wexford racecourse”

What’s next for Gorey’s Esmonde Street?

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting A two-way carriageway, two cycle lanes, new footpaths, landscaping, pedestrian crossings, a front of school zone, and much more, costing in the region of €2 million and likely to be entirely funded by Wexford County Council is under discussion for Esmonde Street, Gorey. The planContinue reading “What’s next for Gorey’s Esmonde Street?”

Uisce Éireann is new name for Irish Water

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is the new name for Irish Water, Ireland’s public water authority dedicated to helping communities to thrive by delivering water services for Ireland.  The name change came into effect with the enactment of the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2022 by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’BrienContinue reading “Uisce Éireann is new name for Irish Water”