By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien has launched a campaign to create awareness of the improved grant available to remove lead pipes from homes. The Domestic Lead Remediation Grant Scheme provides funding for 100% of the approved cost of works to replace lead pipes, up to €5,000. TheContinue reading “Grant to replace lead pipes in homes”
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All Roads lead to Ballygullen
By Dan Walsh at Ballygullen The 225th 1798 Rebellion commemorations are ending as the events have moved on from Boolavogue and Oulart, Ballymurn and Killanne, The Three Rocks outside Wexford town on Forth Mountain, the Battle of Ross and the internationally famous Vinegar Hill as the survivors who fought for their freedom exited the countyContinue reading “All Roads lead to Ballygullen”
Gorey laments loss of GAA stalwart
By Dan Walsh There is deep sadness in Gorey town and district at news of the passing of Malachy Travers, (88), from Ramstown, Gorey, In a statement on social media tonight, Naomh Éanna GAA Club extends sympathy to his family and friends and outlines his lifelong contribution to the GAA. In the statement it says;Continue reading “Gorey laments loss of GAA stalwart”
New ferry service at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Ferry services operating at Rosslare Europort has expanded as Stena Vision has commenced service on the Ireland to France route, Rosslare to Cherbourg. The maiden voyage occurred yesterday (Friday) with Rosslare’s Captain Sean Boyce at the controls. On the same route, Stena Vision will operate alongside Stena Horizon, increasing STENA’s services toContinue reading “New ferry service at Rosslare Europort”
Cllr Moore is new Rosslare chief
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay public representative Cllr Jim Moore is the new Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council following the annual meeting held in Wexford County Council chamber at Carricklawn this morning (Friday). Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald is Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr Moore, who previously held the district chair position in 2021 was proposed byContinue reading “Cllr Moore is new Rosslare chief”
Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A significant signing ceremony took place at a reception in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Wednesday) reciprocating the Enniscorthy Forum recently signed MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to create a collaboration going forward between the Forum’s Building Action Coalition (BAC) and UNEP’s Global Alliance forContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP”
Cllr Connick fills the New Ross chair
By Dan Walsh in New Ross Proposed by Cllr Pat Barden and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cllr Anthony Connick was unanimously chosen as Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council at the annual meeting held in the council chamber at The Tholsel, New Ross, this afternoon (Wednesday). Cllr Michael Whelan is Leas-Cathaoirleach. “It isContinue reading “Cllr Connick fills the New Ross chair”
Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy
The man who died in a workplace accident in a farmyard near Enniscorthy last Saturday afternoon has been named as Vinny Power (52) from The Leap, Adamstown. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, but a Garda statement confirmed; “A man in his 50’s sustained fatal injuries because of this incident and a file areContinue reading “Fatal workplace incident near Enniscorthy”
Cllr Hegarty is Mayor of Wexford
Cllr John Hegarty is the new Mayor of Wexford following the general meeting in Wexford Arts Centre last night (Monday). Deputy Mayor is Cllr Leonard Kelly. Posting on social media today, Cllr Hegarty said he is “honoured to have been elected as Mayor of Wexford for the coming year.” “I am looking forward to theContinue reading “Cllr Hegarty is Mayor of Wexford”
Rosslare Bowling Green opens
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Bowling Green has been formally opened by the Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council, Cllr Lisa McDonald. Also present were Cllrs Jim Moore, Frank Staples, Ger Carthy and Jim Codd. The four-lane Bowling Green, which is built to world bowling standards, measures 25×40 metres in size and took eight months toContinue reading “Rosslare Bowling Green opens”
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