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”
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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”
Boil Water Notices for Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town
By Dan Walsh An estimated 43,842 customers of Irish Water are on a Boil Water Notice after Wexford town (25,196), Enniscorthy (11,187) were added to the list by Wexford County Council today and Gorey (7,459) have been affected since Thursday. The Boil Water Notice for Wexford town has been put in place and the noticeContinue reading “Boil Water Notices for Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town”
Extra bus routes for rural Wexford
By Dan Walsh There will be a 25% increase in the number of rural bus services over the next five years, under proposed plans published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) today, which seeks to increase public transport connectivity, particularly in areas outside of the country’s big cities and towns. The extra routes proposed forContinue reading “Extra bus routes for rural Wexford”
HSE should reverse Gorey healthcare decision
By Dan Walsh Public representatives in Gorey are calling on the Heath Service Executive (HSE) to reverse a decision that the popular Saturday Morning Urgent Care Service at The Palms medical practice at The Avenue, Gorey is to cease after 68 years! It is understood that the HSE have ceased payments for the Urgent CareContinue reading “HSE should reverse Gorey healthcare decision”
7,459 affected by Gorey Boil Water Notice
By Dan Walsh Irish Water has announced that working in partnership with Wexford County Council customers on the Gorey Creagh Urban Public Water Supply that due to issues at the water treatment plant, which may have compromised water quality, and following consultation with the Health Service Executive, that a Boil Water Notice is being put in placeContinue reading “7,459 affected by Gorey Boil Water Notice”
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