By Dan Walsh Oulart Hill Development Association has brought many local projects to fruition over the years and now that the pandemic has gone it has plans to increase its tourism potential and attract greater numbers to the district. The walking trails have proved popular, especially during the lockdown and travel restrictions, and the AssociationContinue reading “Oulart trails will extend to Boolavogue”
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€4.4m for walking and cycling in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Commuters and nature enthusiasts are expected to benefit from National Transport Authority funding of €4.4m allocated to Wexford County Council for high quality upgrades for walking and cycling infrastructure announced today. Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “I am pleased that Wexford County Council has been awarded funding which is part of an overallContinue reading “€4.4m for walking and cycling in Wexford”
Love Gorey or Craanford or Blackwater?
By Dan Walsh Promotion of Gorey and North Wexford going forward was the theme of a presentation to the members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at last Tuesday’s January meeting held in Gorey Courthouse under Covid-19 guidelines given by Norma Quinsey. Cllr Pip Breen was in the chair. Ms Quinsey gave a detailed accountContinue reading “Love Gorey or Craanford or Blackwater?”
Tributes paid to Fr Jimmy Ryan
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. James (Jimmy Ryan), in his 79th year, who was priest in residence at Cleariestown and acting parish priest of Rathangan. He died in Wexford General Hospital after a short illness. Tributes have been paid on social media including Cllr Jim Codd who described Fr. RyanContinue reading “Tributes paid to Fr Jimmy Ryan”
Repair plans for damaged Kiltilly Bridge
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council, the Fisheries Authority and the ESB are working in tandem to restore Kiltilly Bridge which was seriously damaged following the infamous torrential Christmas downpour. The bridge closure is causing annoying inconvenience forcing some local families to take an 8km round trip. There has been a bridge at Kiltilly sinceContinue reading “Repair plans for damaged Kiltilly Bridge”
Wexford football will not tolerate abuse at matches
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Football League, The Wexford & District Schoolboys League, The Wexford & District Womens/Schoolgirls League and The Wexford Branch of the Irish Soccer Referees Society have issued a joint statement condemning the increasing level of abuse towards match officials in all grades of football. The statement reads; “We have noticed theContinue reading “Wexford football will not tolerate abuse at matches”
Glanbia Co-op advances acquisition of Glanbia Ireland shareholding.
Glanbia Co-operative Society (“Glanbia Co-op”) today announced that it has completed the placement of 5.75 million ordinary shares in Glanbia plc (equivalent to approximately 2% of Glanbia plc’s issued share capital) at a price of €12.25 per share. The share placement will raise approximately €70 million for Glanbia Co-op. Following the completion of the shareContinue reading “Glanbia Co-op advances acquisition of Glanbia Ireland shareholding.”
Bridge inspections are priority
By Dan Walsh Many roads and bridges in the Enniscorthy district are marked for inspection and survey following the torrential rain that fell on Christmas Day and Executive Engineer Neil Dempsey updated members at last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under Covid-18 guidelines at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Cathaoirleach Cllr CathalContinue reading “Bridge inspections are priority”
Housing crisis in North Wexford
By Dan Walsh The five-year (2022-2026) Housing For All Plan is being presented to District Councils across the county and the members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District were given details at the monthly meeting on Tuesday. The policy has four pathways to achieving housing for all; supporting home ownership and increasing affordability, eradicating homelessness, increasingContinue reading “Housing crisis in North Wexford”
Focus on Gorey’s Market House in 2022
By Dan Walsh Gorey’s historic Market House on the Main Street should be prioritised for development during 2022 and there was strong support from members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held under Covid-19 guidelines in Gorey Courthouse this afternoon. Cllr Joe Sullivan suggested that the Market House be placed inContinue reading “Focus on Gorey’s Market House in 2022”
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