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McDonald’s brings 80 jobs to New Ross

By Dan Walsh Wexford hurling star Lee Chin was guest of honour when McDonald’s officially opened its newest Irish restaurant at Bennettsknock, New Ross, following a €3 million investment that has created 80 new local jobs. The new McDonald’s restaurant is a 400-square-metre, single-storey drive-thru development, featuring customer seating, 50 car parking spaces, bicycle parkingContinue reading “McDonald’s brings 80 jobs to New Ross”

€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.

By Dan Walsh at monthly meetings in Gorey and Enniscorthy. At today’s (Tuesday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at Presentation Arts Centre it emerged that the estimated cost of road repairs is in the region of €2.5 million. Reporting on General Road Maintenance, Roads Engineer, Neil Dempsey toldContinue reading “€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.”

Missing person found safe and well

By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Shaunah Daly has been found safe and well. No further action is necessary. Thanks to the media and the public for their help. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Shaunah Daly who is missing from Roxborough, Wexford, since Saturday, February 14th. Shaunah is described asContinue reading “Missing person found safe and well”

Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Fire Station The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD was in Gorey today (Monday) where he joined Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan at the official opening of the newly refurbished Gorey Fire Station. Minister Browne praised the fire service and said it isContinue reading “Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project”

Rás finish planned for Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy will host the finish of Stage 3 of the famous Rás Tailteann 5-day cycle race from Mitchelstown, Co. Cork and taking place from May 20th to 24th. Enniscorthy famously hosted Stage 2 of the 1998 Tour de France, and has hosted the Rás Tailteann on numerous occasions in its 71 yearsContinue reading “Rás finish planned for Enniscorthy”

Three Wexford winners today

By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point fixtures today (Sunday) in Cork and Tipperary and three Wexford winners. The sole winner at Knockanard in Cork was Sean Doyle’s newcomer Well Achieved, ridden by Jamie Scallan, who won the maiden race for four-year-olds by a neck. At Nenagh, Brian Lawless was the winning rider and handler of newcomerContinue reading “Three Wexford winners today”

Bree Macra qualifies for National Finals.

By Dan Walsh The quarter-finals of the National Macra Na Feirme Novice Debating Competition were held on Saturday evening in Cork, where four teams from Bree, Kilkenny City, North Tipperary and Portlaois gathered to compete for a place in the National Finals. The local Bree Macra team of Eddie Casey, Mark Waters, and Sarah Byrne,Continue reading “Bree Macra qualifies for National Finals.”

R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash

By Dan Walsh The R722 road at Enniscorthy has reopened to traffic after it was closed for a few hours following a two-car collision about 5.30pm this evening. Three individuals have been transported to Wexford General Hospital, reportedly sustaining minor injuries. The collision occurred at Springvalley, south of Seamus Rafter Bridge on the R722 WexfordContinue reading “R722 reopens after Enniscorthy crash”

Valentine’s Day exhibition opening

By Dan Walsh at The Pigyard Gallery, Wexford town. Valentine’s Day in Wexford town was celebrated with the official launch of the Awakening exhibition at the Pigyard Art Gallery performed by well-known singer, actress and presenter and avid art lover Sharon Clancy. Sharon said: “I’m so pleased to be opening the exhibition as I’ve beenContinue reading “Valentine’s Day exhibition opening”