By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has officially opened 48 new social homes in Plás Fhearann Hiúéid, Hewitsland, New Ross, delivered by Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body (AHB). Minister Browne said: “It is a pleasure to be in New Ross today to officially open these 48 new socialContinue reading “48 new social homes allocated in New Ross”
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Georgia delegation visits County Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council welcomed Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and a high-level delegation from the State of Georgia including Mr. Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Mr. Trip Tollison, President & CEO Savannah Economic Development Authority, and Dr. Kyle Marrero, President Georgia Southern University as partContinue reading “Georgia delegation visits County Wexford”
Motorcyclist in his 50s dies near Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s died this afternoon after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a van near Wellingtonbridge in south Wexford. He has been named locally as Sean (Jack) Cahill, (54), from Caislean an Dinigh, Carrig-on-Bannow. The collision happened on the R736 at Barrystown between Wellingtonbridge and Carrig-on-Bannow shortlyContinue reading “Motorcyclist in his 50s dies near Wellingtonbridge”
€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches
By Dan Walsh Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, visited Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick Beaches to announce much needed funding for coastal protection at both beaches. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James BrowneContinue reading “€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches”
Ivan Yates shares life advice in new book
By Dan Walsh at The Book Centre, Wexford In his new hardback, The Game of Life & How to Win it, Enniscorthy-born Ivan Yates draws on his remarkable career in politics, business and broadcasting to offer a direct guide to success, fulfilment and overcoming setbacks. The Wexford launch took place last night (Friday) in theContinue reading “Ivan Yates shares life advice in new book”
Exhibition honours the people of Templeshannon
By Dan Walsh at Templeshannon, Enniscorthy The Ground We Carry, a Photovoice project inspired by Dr. Maria Quinlan, was launched today (Thursday) with an exhibition and publication at Templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre in Enniscorthy. Sarah Kelly said the exhibition was about much more than photographs and “is an opportunity to celebrate the people ofContinue reading “Exhibition honours the people of Templeshannon”
Traffic chaos around Gorey street works?
By Dan Walsh at meetings of Wexford County Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council Gorey’s €2.5m Esmonde Street regeneration programme is progressing, but concerns remain, with the issue raised at this week’s Wexford County Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meetings. A new one-way system designed to ease traffic disruption on the busy GoreyContinue reading “Traffic chaos around Gorey street works?”
Wexford Water Conservation Order is lifted
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the Water Conservation Order in Wexford is being lifted immediately, two weeks ahead of schedule. The decision follows increased rainfall and improved water supplies, as well as exceptional efforts by households, businesses, farms and communities across Co. Wexford and beyond to cut water use. These efforts helpedContinue reading “Wexford Water Conservation Order is lifted”
Vinegar Hill visitor experience
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cllr Jackser Owens has long championed the Vinegar Hill visitor experience. At today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, he called for a visitor centre, coach access to the hill, a tea and coffee outlet, fresh water andContinue reading “Vinegar Hill visitor experience”
Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford”
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh raised concerns about the poor condition of the iconic Fleadh Cheoil Harp on Wexford Harbour’s breakwater at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, chaired by Cllr Lisa McDonald. Cllr Walsh described the Harp as “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford” and saidContinue reading “Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford””
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