By Dan Walsh The draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 was adopted by the elected members at last Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber at Carricklawn, Wexford. Speaking of the adoption of the plan, Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services Housing, Community, Libraries & Arts, Environment & Climate Change, Emergency ManagementContinue reading “Wexford adopts draft Climate Action Plan”
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Community unites to ‘breathe life back into Courtown’
By Dan Walsh At a pivotal meeting convened by the Courtown Regeneration Partnership and held in Riverchapel, residents and businesses addressed the multi-faceted challenges plaguing Courtown, including issues of degeneration, the loss of tourist accommodation, and the delay in progressing critical infrastructure projects. The meeting commenced with a candid acknowledgment of the serious issues faced by Courtown. LindaContinue reading “Community unites to ‘breathe life back into Courtown’”
New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally
By Dan Walsh in New Ross More than 300 people gathered outside New Ross Post Office on Charles Street this evening to support the ‘Save Our Post Office’ campaign to retain the services in the building owned by An Post and serving the community since 1904. The rally was addressed by Cllrs Michael Sheehan, CllrContinue reading “New Ross ‘Save Our Post Office’ rally”
New date for Gorey’s Market House Festival
By Dan Walsh Traditionally the popular Gorey Market House Festival takes place on the August Bank Holiday but since Fleadh Cheoil na h-Éireann comes to Wexford, August 4-11th, a new date has been set for the Gorey Street festival. The Market House Festival will move to the weekend of July 20-21st, with memorable two daysContinue reading “New date for Gorey’s Market House Festival”
Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!
By Dan Walsh Popular Fine Gael public representative and Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty will not be standing as a candidate in the forthcoming June local authority election. In a statement, today (Wednesday), Cllr Hegarty said; “I will continue to represent people in my role as councillor and Mayor of Wexford until June andContinue reading “Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!”
“We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright
By Dan Walsh at the February meeting of Wexford County Council “We have all worked together to make Wexford better through a shared vision leading to ambitious plans and the capacity to invest. Much delivered, more to come, but Wexford has a bright future,” the departing words of Tom Enright, Chief Executive of Wexford CountyContinue reading ““We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright”
Enniscorthy plans for St Patrick’s Day parade
By Dan Walsh Preparations are intensely happening under the newly formed St Patrick’s Day Committee who are calling on all Enniscorthy groups, organisations and businesses to make St. Patrick’s Day in Enniscorthy on Sunday, March 17th, a special day to remember. The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Mardi Fleadh’. As Wexford is hosting FleadhContinue reading “Enniscorthy plans for St Patrick’s Day parade”
Rosslare lifeboat assisted fishing vessel
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat was launched following a request by the Irish Coast Guard at 5.26pm last Sunday and shortly afterwards reached the scene two miles north of Rosslare Harbour where a 15-metre-long fishing vessel had an entangled propeller. The crew of the rescued vessel were wearing flotation devices and were safeContinue reading “Rosslare lifeboat assisted fishing vessel”
Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council HQ The annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2024 were launched by An Garda Siochana Wexford in association with Wexford County Council in the Council Chamber, Carricklawn, Wexford. Cllr. Michael Whelan, Chairman of the Joint Policing Committee said; “Wexford County Council enjoys a very close and strong working relationshipContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched”
Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years
By Dan Walsh Party leader and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has wished long standing Wexford TD Paul Kehoe “the very best in whatever he decides to do next” after he announced tonight (Monday) at a meeting of the Fine Gael Party in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, that he will not be contesting the next GeneralContinue reading “Paul Kehoe leaves Dáil after 22 years”
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