By Dan Walsh A unique Food and Horticultural Project at St. Fintan’s National School, Taghmon, has concluded following a very successful inaugural year. Developed by Ann Marie Laffan of Wexford County Council and funded through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, the inspiration for the project came from Principal Willie Cleary, who noted that many children noContinue reading “Taghmon school food production awareness project”
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Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh The Ahare River and Biodiversity Group met at the entrance to Clone Beach, Castletown, where it launched the National Heritage Week ” Castletown River and Nature Festival ” for 2026. It happens from Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 23rd, so that is the weekend for your diary. There will be anContinue reading “Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach”
Wexford Chamber pre-Budget 2027 submission
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has launched its pre-Budget 2027 Submission, calling on the Government to prioritise strategic investment, strengthen business competitiveness, and build the foundations for Wexford’s future economy. The submission, developed following extensive engagement with Chamber members, stakeholders, and public representatives, sets out a clear roadmap to unlock County Wexford’s economic potentialContinue reading “Wexford Chamber pre-Budget 2027 submission”
80 Co. Wexford projects get funding
By Dan Walsh Minister James Browne TD and his Cabinet Colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, this week announced successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026. In Co. Wexford 80 projects will benefit from over €250,000 under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026. Regarding the Co. WexfordContinue reading “80 Co. Wexford projects get funding”
Ballycanew and Camolin need help!
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan has challenged Uisce Éireann on the lack of delivery of Wastewater Treatment Plants in towns and villages in North Wexford. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com following a meeting with Uisce Eireann representatives, Deputy Brennan said; “I am hugely concerned with the lack of progress at wastewaterContinue reading “Ballycanew and Camolin need help!”
Colin Bowe is the only Wexford winner!
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Kiltealy trainer Colin Bowe saved the day for the locals with Mayo Shirocco (11/1) coming home five and a half lengths clear under Ricky Doyle in the Curracloe Beach Maiden Hurdle this evening at Wexford races. Owned by Alberta Capital Ltd, the six-year-old mare who won a point-to-point forContinue reading “Colin Bowe is the only Wexford winner!”
Gorey Market House project ready to commence
By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
More Wexford races on Friday
By Dan Walsh Racing returns to Bettyville Park on this Friday evening with an eight-race card and the first race is off at 4.47pm. The card consists of four hurdle races, three steeplechases and an INH Flat Race. There is a large entry. Following on from Tuesday’s successful meeting hopes are high for a largeContinue reading “More Wexford races on Friday”
Water OK again on Whiterock Hill
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Uisce Éireann can confirm that repairs to a burst watermain impacting customers in Whiterock Hill and surrounding areas have been completed, and water supply is returning to customers. Uisce Éireann are responding to a water outage impacting customers in Whiterock Hill and surrounding areas of Wexford town following a burst onContinue reading “Water OK again on Whiterock Hill”
Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.
By Dan Walsh Local authority meetings are renowned for the regular commentary on dog fouling and littering; therefore, it would be anticipated that public representatives will be delighted to inform their supporters that litter fines are to be increased to €250. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon today (Thursday)Continue reading “Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.”
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