By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O’Brien T.D. and Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, in a virtual event, signed a UN Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designating the High Performance Building Alliance (HPBA) as a designated UN Centre of Excellence in Enniscorthy at the recent COP 26 Climate ChangeContinue reading “UN Centre of Excellence for Enniscorthy”
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Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply since October 30th is “now lifted with immediate effect.” A statement issued this afternoon said; “Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt ofContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted”
No murals on the walls of Gorey
By Dan Walsh Plans for the Centenary Programme was controversial amongst members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, where Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen was on hand to calm matters. Prior to the meeting, Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain claims he contacted his Council colleagues seeking theirContinue reading “No murals on the walls of Gorey”
Four nights of drama in Gorey
By Dan Walsh There is a strong demand for tickets to the Gorey One-Act Drama Festival taking place from Wednesday to Saturday, inclusive. Three plays each night in Gorey Little Theatre. Kilmuckridge Drama Group’s A Family Affair and Kilrush Drama Group’s Red Carnation are the Wexford performers on the opening night along with Gaggin DramaContinue reading “Four nights of drama in Gorey”
Plans for Enniscorthy’s River Walk
By Dan Walsh Today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council chaired by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Cathal Byrne and held in the Presentation Centre, Convent Road, learned that an application was submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development for works at the River Walk south of the town. The project would involve theContinue reading “Plans for Enniscorthy’s River Walk”
Investigation into Carne plane crash
By Dan Walsh The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has released its preliminary findings into a crash landing on a beach near Carnsore Point, Co. Wexford, on September 23rd 2021, in which, fortunately, all persons on board survived. The twin-engine aircraft, a Partenavia P68 Victor, with one Pilot and three passengers on board, departed WaterfordContinue reading “Investigation into Carne plane crash”
Two dead-heats at foggy Knockmullen
By Dan Walsh at Knockmullen House, New Ross There were extraordinary scenes at today’s point-to-point races at Knockmullen House, New Ross, where two dead-heats were recorded and featured the same rider – Brian Dunleavy from Cork. The turf history books will be under heavy scrutiny for a few days as historians and statisticians search toContinue reading “Two dead-heats at foggy Knockmullen”
Enniscorthy 1916 recalled in new book
By Dan Walsh Pat Doran was born and raised in Enniscorthy with a vague knowledge and awareness of the 1916 Easter Rising in the town, however, on the discovery that two of his great-grandfathers were willing participants he was inspired to pursue further research. Pat’s detailed research has uncovered the names of individuals who eitherContinue reading “Enniscorthy 1916 recalled in new book”
Wexford riders in thrilling finishes
By Dan Walsh Doubles for Barry O’Neill and Rob James were a feature of today’s action at Loughbrickland, Co. Down and they involved two thrilling finishes that concluded in a short-head victory and a dead-heat. Rob James got into the winners’ enclosure as a handler and rider in the maiden race for four-year-olds with LostContinue reading “Wexford riders in thrilling finishes”
Boil Water Notices remain in Gorey and Wexford
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council is reminding customers supplied by the Gorey and Wexford Town Public Water Supplies, that the Boil Water Notices on these supplies remain in place over the weekend and until further notice. Works are being carried as a matter of priority at both plants to enable liftingContinue reading “Boil Water Notices remain in Gorey and Wexford”
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