By Dan Walsh Not all of the 34 elected members were there, but there was a quorum overflow, and there was a sense of normality to business as members gathered in person in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council headquarters at Carricklawn, Wexford, last Monday to discuss the draft County Development Plan and progress itContinue reading “Draft County Development Plan making progress”
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Senator Byrne welcomes Smoky Coal ban
By Dan Walsh Traditional tales from the fireside are certain to be extinguished from next year after an announcement today from the Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan TD directing a nationwide ban on the sale of smoky coals. The days of the ‘real coal fire’ are over for good! Long time Wexford campaigner Senator MalcolmContinue reading “Senator Byrne welcomes Smoky Coal ban”
Barntown Castle is made safe again
By Dan Walsh On July 13th WexfordLocal.com published a ‘Save Barntown Castle’ piece and spoke with some locals who were fortunate to get funding from the Historic Structures Fund 2021 and the good news is that Phase 1 of safeguarding the castle has been successfully completed. Stabilisation works to the base of the tower houseContinue reading “Barntown Castle is made safe again”
Changing times in Ferns diocese; Bishop Nash
By Dan Walsh In the homily preached by Fr Billy Swan, Administrator in Wexford Town Parish, at Sunday’s Episcopal Ordination of Fr Ger Nash as Bishop of Ferns there was a pride in the longevity of the diocese, but the Diocese of Ferns is facing into changing times. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com Bishop Nash spoke ofContinue reading “Changing times in Ferns diocese; Bishop Nash”
Bishop Nash promises to work with parish communities
By Dan Walsh at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy Bishop Ger Nash has become the 81st Bishop of Ferns, successor to Bishop Denis Brennan, and ordained today in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, by the Most Revd Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, assisted by Most Rev. Denis Brennan, Bishop Emeritus of Ferns, and Most Revd Fintan Monahan,Continue reading “Bishop Nash promises to work with parish communities”
Episcopal Ordination of Fr Ger Nash today
By Dan Walsh Today is an historic occasion for the Diocese of Ferns as Fr Ger Nash is honoured at the Episcopal Ordination ceremony at 3pm in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, as he becomes the 81st Bishop of Ferns. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the numbers allowed to attend is strictly controlled, however, coverage can beContinue reading “Episcopal Ordination of Fr Ger Nash today”
Good day’s racing at Wexford today
By Dan Walsh Only Jordan Gainford from Caim shared in a local success at Bettyville Park today and it came in the opening race – the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle – as Barnaculla, (14/1) scored easily by seven lengths for Kells trainer Michael Mulvany. Roger McGrath who trains at Aglish on the Waterford-Cork borderContinue reading “Good day’s racing at Wexford today”
Minister visits Gorey, New Ross and Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Today’s (Friday) much publicised visit to Co. Wexford of Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, who was welcomed by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy has been acclaimed as productive and encouraging going forward. First stop this morning on the Minister’s itinerary was St Waleran’s, aContinue reading “Minister visits Gorey, New Ross and Enniscorthy”
Minister applauds Council plans for Trinity Wharf
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, on a tour of Co. Wexford today, was taken on a brief tour of Wexford County Council’s flagship urban regeneration project at Trinity Wharf in Wexford town. Mayor of Wexford Cllr Garry Laffan welcomed the Minister to Trinity Wharf, which recently was awardedContinue reading “Minister applauds Council plans for Trinity Wharf”
Gorey people fell ill after water issues
By Dan Walsh Cllr Andrew Bolger is demanding that a representative of Irish Water attend the September meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Council meeting to explain issues around the water quality in the town after it is alleged that several people have become very ill, and in some cases, were referred to hospital. Cllr Bolger toldContinue reading “Gorey people fell ill after water issues”
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