Restoration of speed limits on old N11

There is positive feedback from road users towards the re-introduction of the 100 km per hour speed limit along the old N11 which comes into effect in mid-July. The speed limit had been adjusted when the M11 opened last summer causing consternation to some road users. “The change to the Speed Limits is something thatContinue reading “Restoration of speed limits on old N11”

Save the Ballyhogue Famine Wall

By Dan Walsh President Donald Trump would be welcome in Ballyhogue where Wexford County Council has granted approval to commence a process to save a protected structure in the shape of a wall built as part of famine relief works in Ballyhogue. The Ballyhogue Famine Wall or Bellevue estate boundary wall, about one kilometre long,Continue reading “Save the Ballyhogue Famine Wall”

Cllr Leonard Kelly is Mayor of Wexford

In his first term of office following election on an Independent ticket in 2017, Cllr Leonard Kelly is honoured with the title Mayor of Wexford which was bestowed on him at the annual general meeting of Wexford Borough District Council. The Clonard-man had unsuccessfully contested the 2014 local election and the 2016 general election andContinue reading “Cllr Leonard Kelly is Mayor of Wexford”

Cllr Frank Staples takes over at Rosslare

Rosslare Municipal District Council has a new Cathaoirleach following the departure of Cllr Ger Carthy, who has become Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual general meeting held in ‘the Street’ at County Hall, Wexford. The honour falls to Cllr Frank Staples from Ballymore-Mayglass, a former Fine Gael Director of Elections at local, DáilContinue reading “Cllr Frank Staples takes over at Rosslare”

Cllr Michael Whelan is New Ross Chair

Ballycullane -based Cllr Michael Whelan was elected Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council, a position he previously served in 2016-’17, at the annual general meeting held in ‘distancing’ at ‘the Street’, Carricklawn, Wexford. Cllr Whelan was first elected for Fianna Fáil in 2014 and has a background in the construction trade. He served onContinue reading “Cllr Michael Whelan is New Ross Chair”

Cllr Barbara-Anne is Enniscorthy choice

Bunclody-based Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy is the new Cathaoirleach for the Enniscorthy District following her selection from the six-member group at the annual general meeting held in ‘the Street’ at Carricklawn, Wexford, in social distance settings. Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan takes the Leas-Cathaoirleach position making it a good day for gender equality. Cllr Murphy isContinue reading “Cllr Barbara-Anne is Enniscorthy choice”

Cllr Joe Sullivan leads Gorey-Kilmuckridge

Cllr Joe Sullivan took over the chair at Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council when Malcolm Byrne was elected to Dail Éireann, however, he has had a quiet time as the pandemic closed everything down, but today he was re-elected to the position at the annual general meeting held in ‘the Street’ at Carricklawn, Wexford. A councillorContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan leads Gorey-Kilmuckridge”

Drama in the garden grows in Coolgreany

By Dan Walsh With social distance restrictions limiting the numbers that can attend indoor events these days some strong inspiration triumphed in Coolgreany and the local drama members are performing  a full length comedy ‘Hooked’ in the unique and pleasant surroundings of the beautiful Ram House Gardens in the village. From Thursday July 2nd, andContinue reading “Drama in the garden grows in Coolgreany”

Wine smuggling smashed at Rosslare

Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized over 13,100 litres of wine during routine profiling earlier this week. The smuggled alcohol, with an estimated retail value of over €247,400 representing a loss to the Exchequer of €148,800, had arrived in a foreign registered truck that had disembarked a ferry from France.  Investigations are ongoing with aContinue reading “Wine smuggling smashed at Rosslare”

Family time in the sun at Min Ryan Park

By Dan Walsh Soaring temperatures into the low 20’s prevailed across Wexford today and where better to soak up the sunshine than the new Min Ryan Park at Killeens, on the outskirts of Wexford town. Covid 19 restrictions are in operation at the park, however, many families are enjoying the facility to return to someContinue reading “Family time in the sun at Min Ryan Park”