By Dan Walsh Minister for Finance Micheal McGrath TD was in Enniscorthy today with Platinum Homecare at the Peare Campus, Old Dublin Road, for an important jobs’ announcement. Founded in February 2023 by two entrepreneurs with a strong Co. Wexford background, Ed Murphy and Dermot Bolger, and supported by Charlotte Reilly, Platinum Homecare has putContinue reading “Minister supports Enniscorthy jobs”
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Death of well-known funeral director
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Tom Browne, Lucas Park, Enniscorthy, who was one of the best-known funeral directors in the country. He was aged 92 years. The family business known as Browne’s Funeral Directors is now in its fifth generation with Tom’s son, Paul, at the helm. It has a longContinue reading “Death of well-known funeral director”
€4.1m drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A man in his 30s was arrested and he is being held at a Garda Station in Wexford after drugs were found in a unit that had arrived from France yesterday (Tuesday). 200kgs of herbal cannabis and 30kgs of cannabis resin, worth over €4.1 million was recovered when Revenue officers stopped andContinue reading “€4.1m drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort”
Death of rugby star’s father
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of James ‘Suzie’ Furlong from Ballyvelig, Campile, father of Ireland’s rugby international star Tadhg Furlong. Mr Furlong, who was a farmer and former butcher, was in his 60s. He was heavily involved with New Ross Rugby Club where his famous son, Tadhg, perfected his rugby skills asContinue reading “Death of rugby star’s father”
Alice Doyle makes IFA history
By Dan Walsh Alice Doyle from Ballyoughter, Camolin, has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected Deputy President of the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association). The result of the vote was announced at the election count centre at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, at 8pm last night (Tuesday) where it was announced thatContinue reading “Alice Doyle makes IFA history”
Kiltealy drinking water ban is lifted
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on the Kiltealy Public Water Supply on Friday, December 1sthas been lifted with immediate effect. This news was confirmed today (Tuesday) by Uisce Éireann following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and customers can now resume normal use of the water supply. The notice was putContinue reading “Kiltealy drinking water ban is lifted”
FF new Wicklow Wexford area plans
By Dan Walsh Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD and Minister for State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, James Browne TD, were present at the inaugural meeting of the Wicklow Wexford Fianna Fáil Comhairle Dáil Ceantair meeting held in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, on Monday night. Around 60 attended theContinue reading “FF new Wicklow Wexford area plans”
Major milestones at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has announced two major milestones in the Co Wexford port’s progress towards becoming Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub. Port Authority Iarnród Éireann yesterday (Monday) made a formal application to the new Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) for Marine Area Consent (MAC). Additionally, it was announced that the contract forContinue reading “Major milestones at Rosslare Europort”
Enniscorthy in Christmas market mode
Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The Enniscorthy Municipal District Christmas Market was officially launched in Market Square, Enniscorthy, last weekend and already it is proving a popular choice with plenty of visitors and a distinct seasonal atmosphere. Speaking at the launch, Cathaoirleach Cllr John O’Rourke said that “Enniscorthy Municipal District is delighted to be bringing thisContinue reading “Enniscorthy in Christmas market mode”
Adamstown adopts Safe School Scheme
By Dan Walsh The Safe Route to School Scheme was officially opened at Adamstown Primary School marking the completion of construction works as part of the Safe Routes to School Scheme. The project had an initial allocation of €80,000 in 2023. This was increased upon application by Wexford County Council to increase the project scopeContinue reading “Adamstown adopts Safe School Scheme”
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