By Dan Walsh Brittany Ferries has announced the opening of a new freight link from Le Havre in Normandy to Rosslare Europort starting on Friday, November 12th. It will be operated by the company’s freight only Cotentin vessel with the capacity for 120 freight units and 120 cabins. The new freight line will be providedContinue reading “New freight link between Le Harve and Rosslare”
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Irish Water says significant progress in Wexford
By Dan Walsh In a statement issued today, Irish Water claims consistent progress in upgrading wastewater treatment and eliminating the discharge of raw sewage to Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coastal areas is benefiting communities and enhancing the environment throughout Ireland. In Wexford, investment in wastewater infrastructure in Courtown Gorey increased capacity to 36,000 population equivalentContinue reading “Irish Water says significant progress in Wexford”
University status planned for next May
By Dan Walsh The long-awaited Technological University of the South East (TUSE) will see a merger of IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology on May 1st 2022. It will be the fifth of its kind in the country and will include a campus in Wexford. Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris T.D. made theContinue reading “University status planned for next May”
Has anyone seen Martin Donohoe, (29)?
By Dan Walsh Family and An Garda Siochána have launched an urgent appeal to trace the whereabouts of Martin Donohoe, (29), who was last seen a week ago. A native of Monageer, Enniscorthy, Martin is living in Cromwellsfort in Wexford town and had been working on a building site in Co. Tipperary. He has not turnedContinue reading “Has anyone seen Martin Donohoe, (29)?”
€367,740 for coastal erosion at Kilmore
By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved funding of €367,740 for the installation of rock armour cliff toe protection to help combat the risk of erosion at Seaview, Kilmore. Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., today announced the approval of Wexford CountyContinue reading “€367,740 for coastal erosion at Kilmore”
Rosslare need capacity for freight and tourism; Murphy
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy has indicated that good news is pending for Rosslare Europort with the introduction of a new ferry route from Le Havre to Rosslare. Speaking from Leinster House on Tuesday morning, the Deputy has said; “A new route connecting Le Havre and Rosslare is due to be announced.Continue reading “Rosslare need capacity for freight and tourism; Murphy”
‘Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink’
By Dan Walsh This is a famous line from ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, (1772-1834, English poet) and suggests that ‘despite being surrounded by something you cannot benefit from it’. It is an interesting theory – a bit like support local! I learned that quote at primary school…Continue reading “‘Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink’”
€70,993 for North Wexford outdoor projects
By Dan Walsh Funding to the tune of €70,993 has been secured for four projects in the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District are under ORIS (Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme. Distribution is as follows; Crab Tree Car Park Tara Hill €17,478. Kilanerin Trail Car Park and Ballyfad Wood Trail €16,640. Cahore Pier Car Park €16,875. Ryehill Lane CahoreContinue reading “€70,993 for North Wexford outdoor projects”
Success is spread around at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Conditions were testing at the Island Hunt point-to-point at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, this afternoon but there was a good attendance, and the fixture went off safety with the six races won by six different handlers. The four-year-old mares maiden race brought the first success of the season to Ellen Doyle fromContinue reading “Success is spread around at Ballycrystal”
All roads lead to Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh Eighty-two entries were received for the Island Hunt’s point-to-point fixture at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, tomorrow (Sunday). The going is described as “yielding to soft” and the first race is off at 12.30pm. It should be noted that persons intending on attendance must register with P2P.ie to gain admission. There were two Wexford winnersContinue reading “All roads lead to Ballycrystal”
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