By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has recently adopted the Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, which is described as “a roadmap for the sustainable regeneration of Enniscorthy’s town centre” and it should make considerable progress this coming week when it will be made available for public scrutiny. A Public Presentation Event for the Enniscorthy TownContinue reading “Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan”
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Wexford Ógra annual general meeting
By Ruairí Ryan, National Press Officer Ógra Fianna Fáil Wexford Ógra Fianna Fail held its annual general meeting for 2023 in the Wexford Farmer’s Club, Enniscorthy, attended by members from across the county and in the presence of Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy and Andrew Bolger. Ruairí Ryan the outgoing chair gave thanks and praise to theContinue reading “Wexford Ógra annual general meeting”
Wexford Macra holds the agm
By Sarah Byrne, PRO, Wexford Macra All five clubs from Bree, Camolin, Cushinstown, Kilmuckridge and Kilrush/Askamore/Ferns were strongly represented at the annual general meeting held in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, on July 6th where the 2023-’24 County Executive was elected, and plans were agreed for the year ahead. Officers elected were Ronan Finn (chairperson), SaraContinue reading “Wexford Macra holds the agm”
“A great relief to the people of Wexford”
By Dan Walsh The successful reopening of the Emergency Department (ED)) at Wexford General Hospital (WGH), as planned on Tuesday morning, has been described as “a significant day for the staff and management at the hospital and it also comes as a great relief to the people of Wexford.” WGH Manager, Linda O’Leary, in aContinue reading ““A great relief to the people of Wexford””
South East Greenway opens at New Ross
By Dan Walsh at New Ross Phase One of the €8 million South East Greenway linking New Ross with Glenmore and Waterford city was officially opened today (Tuesday) by Jack Chambers T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications at a sun drenched ceremony held inContinue reading “South East Greenway opens at New Ross”
Emergency Department reopens at Wexford General Hospital
By Dan Walsh The Emergency Department at Wexford General Hospital reopens at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday), five months after the entire hospital was closed to the public following a devastating outbreak of fire that sent flames leaping high above the roof just before 4pm on Wednesday, March 1st. A major emergency was declared, and entire hospitalContinue reading “Emergency Department reopens at Wexford General Hospital”
Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended
By Dan Walsh The Rosslare to Fishguard ferry service has been temporarily suspended after a fire broke out on the Stena Superfast VII when it was docked in Belfast Harbour on Wednesday morning. The recently upgraded Stena Nordica, which began her sailings on the Rosslare-Fishguard route less than a week ago, has now been redeployedContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended”
Gorey; A ‘walking and cycling’ only town?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting It may not happen in the lifetime of this Council, but Cllr Diarmuid Devereux has predicted that “Gorey will become a pedestrianised town.” He was speaking at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber in the Civic CentreContinue reading “Gorey; A ‘walking and cycling’ only town?”
Ferns mourns John Murray
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of John Murray, Enniscorthy Road, Ferns, who was well-known as a life-long entertainer, broadcaster and psychiatric nurse. A native of Ferns John was popular as a one-man show, playing the keyboards and doing sing-along across the region over many years. He also made recordings of which the bestContinue reading “Ferns mourns John Murray”
Serious traffic incident in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are seeking information after a pedestrian in his 30’s was struck by a vehicle and subsequently hospitalised in the early hours of today (Friday). The incident occurred at North Parade on the Hollyfort Road in Gorey between 12 midnight and 1am. It is understood the driver failed to remainContinue reading “Serious traffic incident in Gorey”
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