By Dan Walsh Cllr Diarmuid Devereux told today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal that THE GUARDIAN offices in Gorey is closed and he wanted to say to local journalist Cathy Lee, who was present at the meeting, that it was a great pleasure for us all (fellow members and officials) to have worked with theContinue reading “Gorey newspaper making headlines”
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What next for Enniscorthy’s derelict sites?
By Dan Walsh It has been the elephant in the room for a considerable time and a regular topic at monthly meetings of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and the unsavoury sight of derelict buildings was under strict scrutiny from members at today’s October meeting held under Covid-19 guidelines at the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Tom Banville,Continue reading “What next for Enniscorthy’s derelict sites?”
Tributes paid to Archdeacon Wilkinson
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kenneth Wilkinson, (90), of Hazelwood, Gorey, former Archdeacon of Ferns. Bishop Michael Burrows, extending his sympathy to the Wilkinson family, has paid tribute to the former Archdeacon. “His death marks the end of an era in the diocese of Ferns. Although retired for nearly twenty years hisContinue reading “Tributes paid to Archdeacon Wilkinson”
Rob James treble highlight at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh at Tinahely A treble for Rob James and doubles for Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe were the highlights from today’s (Sunday) Shillelagh & District Hunt point-to-point races held in summer conditions before a good attendance at Fairwood, Tinahely. James got off to a winning afternoon in the maiden race for five-year-old maresContinue reading “Rob James treble highlight at Tinahely”
Another double for Barry O’Neill
By Dan Walsh No Wexford trained winners at Portrush, Co. Derry, point-to-point today (Saturday) although champion rider Barry O’Neill recorded a double for Fermanagh handler David Christie. Vaucelet won by a big margin in the Open Race and half an hour later and Ask D’man completed a quick double for O’Neill and Christie by threeContinue reading “Another double for Barry O’Neill”
Rosslare RNLI to receive honour for hurricane rescue
By Dan Walsh The brave lifeboat crew at Rosslare Harbour RNLI, who carried out a rescue during ‘Storm Ophelia’ (October 16th, 2017) that saw three lives saved in hurricane conditions, will receive an award from the RNLI for the service. The Coxswain Eamonn O’Rourke will receive the Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum andContinue reading “Rosslare RNLI to receive honour for hurricane rescue”
Gorey is “producing clean water” again
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien T.D. has met with Irish Water and Wexford County Council following the contamination in drinking water at the Creagh Plant in Gorey recently and, in a statement, says the plant is “operating normally” and “producing clean water.” Minister O’Brien said; “Irish WaterContinue reading “Gorey is “producing clean water” again”
Ballymore-Mayglass mourns parish priest
By Dan Walsh There is great sadness in the parish of Ballymore-Mayglass following news of the sad passing of the parish priest of sixteen years Fr Murty Byrne, (74), announced today by the Diocese of Ferns. Fr. Byrne will always be fondly remembered for his leadership of the fundraising committee in the small parish ofContinue reading “Ballymore-Mayglass mourns parish priest”
Is ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’ in Wexford?
By Dan Walsh A call has gone out to schools in Co. Wexford, and elsewhere across the country, from sprinter Phil Healy and fellow athlete, David Gillick, who have joined forces with Fyffes in a quest to find ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’. Together, the Irish Olympians have recorded a series of workouts which they say areContinue reading “Is ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’ in Wexford?”
Wide angle view on CCTV plans
By Dan Walsh At today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in ‘The Street’ at Carricklawn headquarters an interesting discussion centred on approval of applications for authorisation of Community CCTV in accordance with Section 38 of the Garda Siochána Act 2005. Cllr George Lawlor wondered why twelve cameras were proposed for Gorey Town ParkContinue reading “Wide angle view on CCTV plans”
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