By Dan Walsh The Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Mr Tom Enright has responded to The Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) following the publication of a report of the result of its investigation into a complaint made against him by Karl Fitzpatrick who is a presenter on South East Radio. The Commission hasContinue reading “SIPO report on CEO sent to Council for consideration”
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The changing landscape of Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh This new photograph taken to display the changing landscape around Enniscorthy combines the past and present and the new Business Hub emerging alongside the mid-19th century brickwork and turrets of the disused St. Senan’s Hospital. On August 3rd 2018 the first sod was turned at Enniscorthy Business and Technology Park which isContinue reading “The changing landscape of Enniscorthy”
South Wexford to amend local flood plan
By Dan Walsh Public representatives from the Rosslare District were voiciferous at this week’s Special Meeting of Wexford County Council, held via Microsoft Teams, in relation to Christmas Day flooding in south Wexford and calls were made to meet with Office of Public Works and concerns were expressed about protection of the low-lying flood plainsContinue reading “South Wexford to amend local flood plan”
Recent rain was worse than 1947
By Dan Walsh The winter woes of 1947 are part of Wexford lore and whenever there is a significant weather event it is inevitable that 1947 will be the base line for measurement, however, it is official where intensive rainfall is concerned – 24 hours on Christmas Day was the heaviest downfall in living memoryContinue reading “Recent rain was worse than 1947”
Final journey for Craanford mother
By Dan Walsh The heart-breaking final journey for Julieanne Kehoe, (29), takes place on Thursday with mid-day Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Craanford and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. A local mother of three was one of the three people killed in a horror head-on road traffic collision on the N52 beside the M3Continue reading “Final journey for Craanford mother”
Tommy (11) swims for Kilmore Quay RNLI
By Dan Walsh Eleven-year-old Tommy Kehoe was one of approximately sixty swimmers who completed the fundraising challenge, 20 Dips in December, on the Little Beach in Kilmore Quay on New Year’s Eve in aid of Kilmore Quay RNLI. Tommy alone has so far raised €1,140. A brilliant achievement for this young man. It is estimatedContinue reading “Tommy (11) swims for Kilmore Quay RNLI”
Cllr Bridín is building bridges
By Dan Walsh Cllr Bridín Murphy from Clonroche is the new Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District taking over from Cllr Pat Barden and one of her immediate priorities is to liaise with Council officials and engineering staff for the quick restoration of bridges damaged by the torrential Christmas Day rains across a terrain thatContinue reading “Cllr Bridín is building bridges”
Roadside dumping is back
By Dan Walsh It looks like a child has grown up but the adults have not! While driving at Kiltrea between the N30 and Caim I came upon the contents of a child’s bedroom sitting on the side of the road in the winter sunshine. They were in good condition but totally abandoned! It isContinue reading “Roadside dumping is back”
Death of well-known Enniscorthy publican
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of John Doyle, (87), of Doyle’s Bar, The Duffry, Enniscorthy, who was a well-known member of the Licensed Vintners’ Association. John grew up in the famed licensed premises of his parents, Joe and Brigid Doyle, and worked at Enniscorthy Post Office for many years, but when hisContinue reading “Death of well-known Enniscorthy publican”
Oylegate winner at Cork races
By Dan Walsh A small Wexford contingent descended on Ballindenisk, Co. Cork for this afternoon’s point-to-point races but there was a Wexford trained winner as first timer Joe’s Turn took up the running before two fences out and lead the field home in division two of the maiden race for six year olds plus. RiddenContinue reading “Oylegate winner at Cork races”
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