By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Meeting While the proposed end to the temporary Eviction Ban on March 31st was under discussion prior to a vote on the matter in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday, councillors lambasted Wexford County Council for its failure to deliver housing in Gorey at today’s monthly meeting of GoreyContinue reading “Tense debate on Gorey housing plans”
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Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent
By Dan Walsh An agreement has been signed between the President of Georgia Southern University, Dr. Kyle Marrero, and the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor for the refurbishment of the Adoration Convent in Wexford town. Wexford County Council purchased the extensive building beside Bride Street Church for accommodation for students from GeorgiaContinue reading “Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent”
More drugs worth €570,000 seized
Revenue officers seized over 28.5kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of more than €570,000 at Rosslare Europort yesterday (Monday). The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile X-ray scanner and detector dog Jasper, concealed within a groupage load of an unaccompanied trailer that had arrived from Cherbourg, France on Sunday.Continue reading “More drugs worth €570,000 seized”
€2.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized over 34kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €2,404,000 at Rosslare Europort on Saturday afternoon. The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile X-ray scanner and detector dog Jasper, in the overhead area of the cab when a Latvian-registered freight unit was stopped and searchedContinue reading “€2.4m cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort”
Jack Hendrick rides a double
By Dan Walsh Mayglass rider Jack Hendrick travelled to Durrow, Co. Laois, today, where he scored a double success and brought his seasonal total to 15 winners. Hendrick got off to a winning start in the first race – the four-year-old maiden auction race – on newcomer Jeroboam Machin in the colours of Monbeg FarmContinue reading “Jack Hendrick rides a double”
New poetry from Mattie White
By Dan Walsh in Wexford A large gathering in Red Books in St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, last night honoured active mental health campaigner Mattie White at the launch of his second book of poetry entitled View From The Fields. A farmer from Bannow, Mattie has initiated conversations on mental health issues in a bid toContinue reading “New poetry from Mattie White”
Crowds in Enniscorthy for St. Patrick’s Day
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The streets of Enniscorthy were lined with families and enthusiastic crowds this afternoon for the annual St. Patrick Day’s Parade which was an outstanding success with colour, enthusiasm and a welcoming atmosphere in the shadow of Vinegar Hill. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Cathal Byrne, Leas-Cathaoirleach representing the Cathaoirleach, Cllr AidanContinue reading “Crowds in Enniscorthy for St. Patrick’s Day”
Holiday arrangements at Wexford General Hospital
By Dan Walsh Following the devastating fire that closed Wexford General Hospital on March 1st the public are reminded of the festival weekend situation and according to Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG); “we ask the public to please consider all options” should any health emergencies arise. The Ireland East Hospital Group and Wexford General HospitalContinue reading “Holiday arrangements at Wexford General Hospital”
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Contae Loch Garman
By Dan Walsh Marching sports and cultural organisations, floats and vintage machinery, music and colour, are some of the amazing features of the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and of course the children, the families, the atmosphere and the crowds! Tonight, Met Éireann gave us the forecast; “St. Patrick’s Day morning will be mostly cloudy withContinue reading “Lá Fhéile Pádraig Contae Loch Garman”
Smart Village strategy for Courtown/Riverchapel
By Dan Walsh at Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey A new 64-page report outlining a Smart Village innovative plan for future investment and development in the Courtown and Riverchapel region of North Wexford was unveiled at a well-attended public meeting held in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last Monday night. Linda Sinnott, Chair of Courtown CommunityContinue reading “Smart Village strategy for Courtown/Riverchapel”
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