By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald, has welcomed €500,000 in government funding for Kilmore Quay under the new ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’ strategy from the Department of Rural and Community Development announced earlier today. “I am delighted with this morning’s announcement that €500,000 in government funding has been allocated to Kilmore Quay,”Continue reading “Cathaoirleach welcomes local funding”
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Boy (9) attacked by dog in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is a town in shock today following a frightening incident yesterday (Sunday) in which a nine years’ old boy was confronted by an uncontrolled dog and suffered appalling facial injuries in an unprovoked attack while playing with friends in a housing estate. The incident occurred about 4.30pm the Old Forge RoadContinue reading “Boy (9) attacked by dog in Enniscorthy”
Lingstown 4-timer for Rob James
By Dan Walsh at Lingstown, Tomhaggard Top rider Rob James from Killanne was the star of the show with four winners at today’s Killinick Harriers point-to-point races at Lingstown. The maiden race for four-year-old geldings was the first event of the season to force ‘a divide’ and both divisions went the way of Monbeg Syndicate,Continue reading “Lingstown 4-timer for Rob James”
Dry day expected at Lingstown races today
By Dan Walsh The equestrian fraternity will be travelling to south Wexford today (Sunday) where the autumn Killinick Harriers point-to-point takes place at picturesque Lingstown. The first of six races are off at 12.30pm. Latest news from the track is that there is a good covering of grass, the ground conditions are expected to beContinue reading “Dry day expected at Lingstown races today”
Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The largest crowd seen in Market Square for many a day turned out in Enniscorthy for tonight’s much anticipated switch-on of the Christmas lights when Santa Claus visited the town centre for the first time in three years. The bearded celebrity waved and yelled ‘Ho! Ho! Ho! Hit the giantContinue reading “Crowds celebrate the Enniscorthy Christmas lights.”
Traffic Calming measures coming your way
By Dan Walsh at Wells House and Gardens Wexford County Council has circulated a draft document amongst members about its Traffic Calming Policy and it was presented to members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at the November meeting held at Wells House and Gardens. The document claims that there has been an increasing demandContinue reading “Traffic Calming measures coming your way”
Tragic death of man (50s) in Kiltealy
By Dan Walsh A local man in his 50’s has died following a tragic accident that occurred at a house in the village of Kiltealy around 1pm yesterday (Tuesday). The father of two is believed to have been working on a house, took a short break, and was later discovered with serious injuries by workContinue reading “Tragic death of man (50s) in Kiltealy”
New Plan for Enniscorthy school front
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Council Meeting Safe Routes to School has prepared an outline plan for the front of St. Aidan’s Primary School at Convent Road, Enniscorthy, it was revealed to members at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and accepted by the members proposed by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and seconded byContinue reading “New Plan for Enniscorthy school front”
Housing crisis in Enniscorthy district
By Dan Walsh Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy echoed the members frustration at the lack of housing in the Enniscorthy district when addressing today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District in the Presentation Chamber. “I am frustrated to find one house in Enniscorthy – at Marconi Park. This is not good enough. The council is not buildingContinue reading “Housing crisis in Enniscorthy district”
Conservation plan for Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh in Courtown North Wexford’s Cllr Joe Sullivan has launched a public appeal that Wexford County Council working in conjunction with Coillte, National Parks and Wildlife and the owners take the necessary steps to have Courtown Woods declared a SAC (Special Area of Conservation). “As we are all aware Courtown Woods are currentlyContinue reading “Conservation plan for Courtown Woods”
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