By Dan Walsh The annual Gorey Agricultural Show planned for next Saturday at Ashton, Ballycanew has been postponed due to “difficult ground conditions and a worsening weather forecast” and the organisers say “a new date will be set in due course” In a statement issued this morning reads; “The Committee of Gorey Agricultural Show haveContinue reading “Gorey Show is postponed”
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Older People’s Council annual general meeting
By Dan Walsh Age Friendly Wexford and Wexford County Council hosted the annual general meeting of the Older People’s Council where issues of importance were raised and help to influence decisions and actions to be taken in the year ahead. Guest speakers on the day were Leas-Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy and AmandaContinue reading “Older People’s Council annual general meeting”
Major clerical changes in Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh Clerical changes have been made in the Diocese of Ferns in response to the needs of the new Pastoral Areas and these changes are effective from weekend of July 13-14th. Fr. Sean Devereux Cushinstown appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral area of Bunclody-Ferns-Kilrush and assigned to Ferns. Fr. John Byrne Oylegate appointedContinue reading “Major clerical changes in Diocese of Ferns”
Enniscorthy and Gorey Counts concluded
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre on Monday 3pm Here at the Wexford Electoral Count Centre at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Wexford, a full recount for the Rosslare is taking place. Call for a recount for the Gorey district was withdrawn. And in Enniscorthy Colette Nolan’s votes were re-checked and the Enniscorthy count concludedContinue reading “Enniscorthy and Gorey Counts concluded”
Recounts in 3 Wexford districts under way this morning
By Dan Walsh It was after midnight when the doors closed and overnight security engaged at the Wexford Elections Count Centre at St. Joseph’s Community, Wexford, but the breaking drama surrounded a return today when recounts were called for Enniscorthy, Gorey and Rosslare. Kilmuckridge, Wexford and New Ross are complete and will be celebrating today,Continue reading “Recounts in 3 Wexford districts under way this morning”
‘DO NOT SWIM’ at St Helen’s Beach
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have issued ‘Do Not Swim’ notices at St. Helen’s Beach, in South Wexford. Testing conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels for E. Coli bacteria at St. Helen’s Beach. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do NotContinue reading “‘DO NOT SWIM’ at St Helen’s Beach”
It’s a wrap in GOREY local elections
By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Count Centre on Monday 4pm UPDATE; Call from Jimmy Fleming for a recount this morning was withdrawn. Count for Gorey district is now completed. Outgoing Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Kenny has topped the poll and has been elected in the Gorey Electoral District. He had a surplus of 61Continue reading “It’s a wrap in GOREY local elections”
Rosslare elects new Council team
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Elections Count Centre on Monday 8pm A FULL RECOUNT BEGAN AT 10am this morning. Outcome of the recount announced just before 7pm. The count is now back on track. There was an error of five votes found in a total poll of 10, 357. Simon Boyse (Fianna Fail) who calledContinue reading “Rosslare elects new Council team”
Count is complete in NEW ROSS Area
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre Sitting Independent Cllr Pat Barden has been elected on the First Count in the New Ross Local Elections Area. This is his second term to serve on Wexford County Council and has now topped the poll in both of his election successes. Michael Sheehan (Fianna Fail) elected onContinue reading “Count is complete in NEW ROSS Area”
Final result in Enniscorthy 2024 elections.
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre Monday, 3.30pm UPDATE; Monday’s recount in the Enniscorthy area has been resolved. Cyril Wheelock’s votes (1,017) were recounted on COUNT 8 and Pat Kehoe (Fine Gael) took the final seat. This is the full result for Enniscorthy in the 2024 local elections. There will be no more countingContinue reading “Final result in Enniscorthy 2024 elections.”
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