By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on June 28th to protect the health of customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium in the Ferns Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. In a statement issued to WexfordLocal.com this evening Uisce Éireann said it wished to notify customers that the Boil Water Notice hasContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Ferns ‘Boil Water Notice’ has been lifted”
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Memorial plaque honours John ‘Urney’ Byrne
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy There was a special occasion held at Enniscorthy’s Duffry Gate this morning where a memorial plaque was placed on a bench in memory of John ‘Urney’ Byrne on the second anniversary of his untimely death on June 18th 2022. Cllr Jackser Owens gave a brief eulogy on Urney’s life andContinue reading “Memorial plaque honours John ‘Urney’ Byrne”
Car collided with pole at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A male driver was taken to hospital this afternoon after a car collided with a pole carrying telephone wires at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. The incident occurred around 2pm. Ambulances from the National Ambulance Service, units of Wexford Fire Service based at Enniscorthy, outdoor staff at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and GardaiContinue reading “Car collided with pole at Enniscorthy”
Swimming ban at Booley Bay Beach
By Dan Walsh DO NOT SWIM notices have been erected at Booley Bay Beach, near Duncannon, after sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels of bacteria. In a statement, Wexford County Council said; “Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do NotContinue reading “Swimming ban at Booley Bay Beach”
BREAKING NEWS; Cathal and Bridín set satnav for the Dáil?
By Dan Walsh Two sitting Fine Gael members Cllr Cathal Byrne, Ballyhogue and a member of Enniscorthy District and Cllr Bridín Murphy, Clonroche, a member of New Ross Municipal District Council have been selected to run for Fine Gael in the next General Election. Two of least ‘kept secrets’ in local politics were ratified atContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Cathal and Bridín set satnav for the Dáil?”
Enniscorthy site facing demolition?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Cllr Cathal Byrne said he welcomed “the demolition of the old Murphy Flood’s Hotel site” in Enniscorthy town centre and Cllr Jackser Owens described the existent appearance of the site as “an eyesore” at Tuesday’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council ChamberContinue reading “Enniscorthy site facing demolition?”
Gorey Market House Festival this weekend
By Dan Walsh Traditionally the popular Gorey Market House Festival attracts the crowds on the August Bank Holiday weekend, but the 2024 renewal happens next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19th-21st with a promise of three days of family friendly music, crafts and events throughout the town with something for everyone. Philip Knight, Gorey DistrictContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival this weekend”
700 poles and signs coming to rural roads
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy and Gorey meetings The National Speed Limit Review legislation became law on April 12th last and the provisional commencement for rural local roads is November and elected members were briefed on the changes at two meetings today (Tuesday); Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District by Wexford CountyContinue reading “700 poles and signs coming to rural roads”
No Gorey Show this year
By Dan Walsh There will be no Gorey Agricultural Show this year. The Committee of Gorey Agricultural Show have made an announcement “to make unenviable decision and cancel our 2024 show.” A statement issued yesterday (Monday) states as follows; “Despite the best efforts of The Irish Shows Association to allocate us a new date, noneContinue reading “No Gorey Show this year”
Busy weekend for Kilmore Quay RNLI
By Dan Walsh It was an exceptionally busy weekend for Kilmore Quay RNLI who responded to three separate requests for help from the Irish Coast Guard for assistance to people on vessels with engine failure off the Wexford coast. On Friday morning, the crew responded to a request from the Irish Coast Guard to assistContinue reading “Busy weekend for Kilmore Quay RNLI”
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