Fianna Fáil public representative in the Rosslare LEA, Cllr Lisa McDonald, has today welcomed funding approved under the Towns and Villages Renewal Scheme for Murrintown. “I am proud to announce today that I have obtained €220,918 for Murrintown under the Towns and Villages Renewal scheme”, said Cllr. McDonald. “The funding will be used for the development ofContinue reading “Cllr McDonald welcomes Murrintown funding”
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€920,914 for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Four Wexford projects will share €920,914 in funding under the Town and Village Renewal funding scheme announced this morning. NEW ROSS receives the highest amount – €500,000- and this project has two elements; Renovating Brennan’s Lane which is the main link from the town centre to the Library Park, Barrack Lane andContinue reading “€920,914 for four Wexford projects”
Body on beach case is closed
The body of a woman washed ashore in the Saleen Lane area of Kilgorman Beach in North Wexford yesterday (Wednesday) has been formally identified and the family informed. The incident is described as “a personal tragedy.” The investigation is concluded.
Body washed up on Wexford beach
By Dan Walsh The identity of a body found on a beach in North Wexford has not yet been revealed tonight. Gardaí in Gorey are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a woman washed ashore in the Saleen Lane area of Kilgorman Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. This is closeContinue reading “Body washed up on Wexford beach”
Council family in final farewell to Billy
By Dan Walsh at Ballyfad Wexford County Council work colleagues, officials and public representatives formed a guard of honour and lead the tributes to Billy Kinsella, (59), who was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery following Funeral Mass in The Church of Our Lady of the Nativity, Ballyfad this afternoon. The Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “Council family in final farewell to Billy”
Gorey-Sri Lanka Cricket Tour launched
By Dan Walsh in Gorey About 30 members have signed up for next year’s Gorey-Sri Lankan Cricket Tour 2023 involving cricket matches, sightseeing, assisting in the construction of children’s homes in the wake of the Tsunami 2004, and generally growing stronger links between the two countries. Details of the tour were unveiled last night atContinue reading “Gorey-Sri Lanka Cricket Tour launched”
Carnew hosts 15th Drama Festival launch
By Dan Walsh The 15th annual South Wicklow Drama Festival takes place in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from Sunday to Saturday, March20-26th and the festival was launched in Jim Byrne’s Lounge, Carnew, last Thursday night by Philip Howlin from Camross, who is a member of the Drama League of Ireland Committee. Philip was a longstandingContinue reading “Carnew hosts 15th Drama Festival launch”
RNLI seeks new shop volunteers
By Dan Walsh The RNLI is looking for new shop volunteers to join its lifesaving teams at Courtown, Wexford and Kilmore Quay and just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s retail team need a dedicated volunteer crew -people of all ages and abilities – who can give a little time to help save lives atContinue reading “RNLI seeks new shop volunteers”
University Governing Board announced
By Dan Walsh The former Provost of Trinity College Dublin and native of Oulart, Co. Wexford, Dr Patrick Prendergast has been appointed as the first Chairperson of the new Technological University of the South East. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Science and Innovation, Simon Harris, made the announcement this morning on a visitContinue reading “University Governing Board announced”
New railway bridge at Rosslare Strand
By Dan Walsh The single lane bridge over the Dublin-Rosslare Harbour railway line at Rosslare Strand is to be demolished in the coming months and replaced by a 6-metre road carriageway. This announcement was made by Cllr Ger Carthy today who told WexfordLocal.com; I’m delighted to announce that railway bridge on the Station Road, RosslareContinue reading “New railway bridge at Rosslare Strand”
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