By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council is replacing approximately 600 metres of ageing backyard service connections with modern water mains, which will allow for 60 households to be connected to the new mains. The works, which are due to begin over the coming days, are a critical step in conservingContinue reading “New water mains for 60 Wexford taps”
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Gorey calls on Government to resolve pay and staff shortages
By Dan Walsh in Gorey St. Aidan’s Day Care Centre at Gorey has reopened its Respite Service today (Friday) following a decision made at a management meeting yesterday (Thursday) and a visit from Anne Rabbitte, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthContinue reading “Gorey calls on Government to resolve pay and staff shortages”
Tributes paid to Felix Canon Byrne
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. Felix Canon Byrne, C.C., Monaseed. He was aged 94 years. A statement in the Craanford Monaseed Parish Newslatter reads; “It is with great sadness that we awoke to the news on Friday morning that Fr. Felix has gone to his eternal reward. He has beenContinue reading “Tributes paid to Felix Canon Byrne”
Kilmore couple die in Rome
By Dan Walsh Two people killed in a road traffic incident while on holiday in Rome have been named as Paul and Mary O’Reilly, aged 59 and 60, from Lannabeg Kilmore. They died just before lunchtime yesterday (Thursday) while crossing a dual carriageway at an intersection on the Cristoforo Colombo in the south of theContinue reading “Kilmore couple die in Rome”
Wexford users asked to conserve water
By Dan Walsh Just when we thought the summer had bid farewell the September temperatures have soared to record levels – once described as an Indian Summer – and Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half ofContinue reading “Wexford users asked to conserve water “
New services for Enniscorthy School
By Dan Walsh The HSE is committed to funding that will recruit a team comprising an occupational therapist, a speech and language therapist and a physiotherapist at Scoil Naomh Pádraig (St. Patrick’s School), Drumgold, Enniscorthy, and once the therapists are appointed by the school will engage with the Children’s Disability Network Teams. The announcement wasContinue reading “New services for Enniscorthy School”
Duncannon “Do Not Swim Notice”
By Dan Walsh Testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water showed elevated levels of bacteria at Duncannon Beach and following consultation with the HSE, has issued a “Do Not Swim” notice in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health. Further samplesContinue reading “Duncannon “Do Not Swim Notice” “
25,000 litres of beer seized
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized almost 25,000 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort, yesterday (Wednesday) as a result of routine profiling. The illicit alcohol, branded ‘San Miguel’, has a retail value of nearly €99,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €46,500. The consignment arrived in an accompanied trailer that hadContinue reading “25,000 litres of beer seized”
Improved quality drinking water for 11,000
By Dan Walsh Upgrade works providing improved quality drinking water for 11,000 customers are due to commence on the treated water storage facility at Kilmallock Bridge serving Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oylegate. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council made the official announcement today. Speaking about the benefits of thisContinue reading “Improved quality drinking water for 11,000”
Enniscorthy welcomes Blackstairs Blues
By Dan Walsh The Indian summer temperatures are set to last until the end of this week, at least, just in time to celebrate the 29th annual Blackstairs Blues music festival keeping the sound of music alive at nine lively venues around Enniscorthy. The festival kicks off on Thursday at 7pm in Enniscorthy Library withContinue reading “Enniscorthy welcomes Blackstairs Blues”
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