By Dan Walsh at Fethard-on-Sea “We have reached the milestone of completing the construction of the hull of the replica Helen Blake and holding an Open Day next Sunday,” Richard Finn, Director of the Helen Blake Community Group at Fethard-on-Sea has told WexfordLocal.com and the hope is that a large number of people will comeContinue reading “Open Day on Sunday at Fethard-on-Sea”
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Drumgoold Villas gets water upgrade
By Dan Walsh Work has commenced this week on replacing ageing backyard water mains and providing new service connections for customers in Drumgoold Villas in Enniscorthy. The works in Drumgoold Villas involve the decommissioning of ageing back yard water mains and the delivery of over 190 metres of new water mains constructed along the publicContinue reading “Drumgoold Villas gets water upgrade”
Closure of Enniscorthy’s Tanyard Lane
By Dan Walsh They are now calling it the alleyway, the natives will know it as the Tanyard Lane, but Wexford County Council has announced closure of the narrow passageway from Parnell Road (old Dunnes Stores) car park to Rafter Street effective from next Monday, September 26th to Friday, October 14th. Members were informed ofContinue reading “Closure of Enniscorthy’s Tanyard Lane”
Award for brave Rosslare RNLI hero
By Dan Walsh Former Rosslare RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, David Maloney has been awarded a Commendation from the Operations Director of the RNLI for his role in a rescue in September 2016, where his actions saved the life of a woman trapped in a cabin on a yacht which had been dashed on rocks inContinue reading “Award for brave Rosslare RNLI hero”
630 film industry jobs coming to Borleigh Manor
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Cllr Donal Kenny, Chair of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District was delighted to welcome the news of the Tara film studios at Borleigh Manor, Kilanerin, which itself is very fitting given its historical association with Hollywood actors in the past. Up to 650 jobs will be created in the film industry.Continue reading “630 film industry jobs coming to Borleigh Manor”
St. Waleran’s homes is two years away?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre Housing issues has become an almost divisive subject with members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District but following a presentation on the future of the St. Waleran’s site and a discussion at today’s monthly meeting at Gorey Civic Centre it is expected that the first key turns could beContinue reading “St. Waleran’s homes is two years away?”
Search for missing teenager
Gardaí in Wexford are seeking information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Ahmed Kafer Esmael Mohamedomer who is missing from his home in Kilrane. Ahmed was last seen on Friday night at around 10pm. He is described as being 5 foot 8 inches in height with a stocky build with black hair and brown eyes. ItContinue reading “Search for missing teenager”
Traffic plans for big ploughing event
By Dan Walsh The National Ploughing Championships is Europe’s largest outdoor agricultural trade exhibition attracting an estimated 300,000 visitors over three days and the 2022 renewal takes place at Ratheniska, Co. Laois, Tuesday to Thursday, this week. Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald welcomed ploughers from Germany, France, America, Canada, Australia and NewContinue reading “Traffic plans for big ploughing event”
Harvesting like long ago at Carnew
By Dan Walsh Autumnal days on the farm like long ago will be compressed into Heritage Day tomorrow (Sunday) and Carnew Heritage Club have left no stone unturned in organising an action-packed afternoon on the lands opposite Candy’s Store in the village. Topping the bill will be the presence of Martin Austin, Chairman of theContinue reading “Harvesting like long ago at Carnew”
Tirlán becomes the new brand
By Dan Walsh Shareholders in Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited (“Glanbia Co-op”) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing its name to “Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited” at yesterday’s (Thursday), Special General Meeting (SGM) in Kilkenny, Glanbia Co-op will now transition to its new identity over the coming months. The vote follows the Co-op’s agreement with GlanbiaContinue reading “Tirlán becomes the new brand”
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