By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library Mick O’Callaghan’s much anticipated book of prose and poetry called The Natural Storyteller, a sequel to his memoir The Boy Who Kicked The Nun that sold out 500 copies very quickly in 2024, was launched at a pleasant function held in Gorey Library this evening. Mick O’Callaghan said; “FáilteContinue reading “Mick O’Callaghan’s book launch in Gorey”
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Water restored to customers in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Uisce Éireann has restored water to customers in Gorey following a recent operational issue that affected treated water storage levels at Creagh Water Treatment Plant. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng thanked affected customers for their understanding for the duration of the outage. “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be causedContinue reading “Water restored to customers in Gorey”
2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has revealed that major improvements to local wastewater treatment facilities will soon begin in Tagoat and Rosslare Strand. The current wastewater treatment infrastructure is overloaded and therefore a new wastewater pump station and wastewater network are required to transfer flows for treatment at Rosslare Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will includeContinue reading “2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare”
Double for Sean Doyle at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Ballindaggin handler Sean Doyle recorded a double success at the Bray Harriers point-to-point at Fairwood Park, Tinahely today (Sunday). Gale Force Jet earned a trip to Cheltenham and a run in the Foxhunters’ Chase following a clear round of jumping and an eight lengths victory in the OpenContinue reading “Double for Sean Doyle at Tinahely”
Rob James rides his 400th winner
By Dan Walsh Killanne rider Rob James rode a double this afternoon in Laois where he reached a significant milestone in his career riding his 400th point-to-point winner. James, who is joint-national point-to-point champion (with Barry O’Neill), rode his first winner in Tinahely in 2012, but he has also ridden a number of winners onContinue reading “Rob James rides his 400th winner”
Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is advising customers served by the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey that operational issues have led to low reservoir levels this morning. Due to the depleted reservoir levels, customers in Clonattin,Ballymoney, Woodlands, Townpark, Ramstown, Gorey and surrounding areas of Gorey may experience a water outage or reduced water pressure asContinue reading “Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?”
Bunclody and Ahare River floods reaches the Dáil
By Dan Walsh Speaking in Dáil Éireann, Malcolm Byrne TD, said “Storm Chandra had a particularly profound impact on the Wicklow-Wexford constituency I represent. “I know the Minister of State (Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran) was in Aughrim, (he didn’t visit Enniscorthy or other Wexford flood sites, such as Bunclody and neither did An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin).Continue reading “Bunclody and Ahare River floods reaches the Dáil”
Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail
By Dan Walsh Sinn Fein Deputy Johnny Mythen, speaking in Dáil Éireann told the House and the Minister of State, with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD that “My hometown of Enniscorthy, along with Bunclody, Bridgetown, Our Lady’s Island, Kilmore, Kilcarbery and Killurin experienced extensive flooding with some roads obliterated altogether. “Sixty businessesContinue reading “Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail”
Water repairs in Bridgetown and Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews were busy today (Thursday) repairing burst water mains in Bridgetown and Wexford town and restoring water services to affected customers in both areas. The Bridgetown burst is impacting customers in Bridgetown, Tomhaggard, Kilmore and the surrounding areas of south Wexford. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng has assured customers thatContinue reading “Water repairs in Bridgetown and Wexford town”
Upgrades to Donaghmore water supply
By Dan Walsh Customers in Donaghmore, Ballygarrett, can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann begins essential upgrade works in the area next week. As part of its National Leakage Reduction Programme, Uisce Éireann has prioritised the replacement of over 1km of ageing water mains between Aloha and SkunaContinue reading “Upgrades to Donaghmore water supply”
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