By Dan Walsh One person was injured and taken to Wexford General Hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on a straight stretch of road on the N11 at Brownswood, near Enniscorthy, today. The collision occurred at around 4pm when a van turning into an entrance was in collision with a carContinue reading “Traffic collision at Brownswood N11”
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€2m plan for Enniscorthy business zone
By Dan Walsh New infrastructure such as footpaths, cycleways, public transport, landscaping and signage are included in the Enniscorthy North Business District (Old Dublin Road) masterplan costing in the region of €2 million and covering zoned land extending from the roundabouts at Blackstoops and Scarawalsh. Last March Wexford County Council announced that Malachy Walsh &Continue reading “€2m plan for Enniscorthy business zone”
Sad passing of GAA stalwart Willie Carley
By Dan Walsh The world of GAA is mourning one of its greatest stalwarts as a player, official and mentor, Willie Carley, a native of Wexford town who grew up and lived at Lambstown, Killurin, who sadly passed away on Monday. Leading the tributes is Wexford GAA who recorded on social media its sympathy toContinue reading “Sad passing of GAA stalwart Willie Carley”
Funding for Wexford parents and toddlers
By Dan Walsh A national total funding of €250,0000 was announced by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman today (Tuesday) as part of the Government’s Summer of Play initiative which means new government grants will be available for Parent and Toddler Groups in Co. Wexford. Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “ThisContinue reading “Funding for Wexford parents and toddlers”
Summer outdoor theatre in south Wexford
Good news for theatre enthusiasts as Ballycogley Players presents the Summer Outdoor Theatre Festival featuring four plays to three popular south Wexford venues – Tomhaggard, Our Lady’s Island and Piercestown – commencing in Tomhaggard Social Centre this Wednesday and Thursday at 7.30pm sharp. Wednesday’s plays are Lockdown in Little Grimley by David Tristram and LoversContinue reading “Summer outdoor theatre in south Wexford”
Irish Water infrastructure includes Wexford
By Dan Walsh While warm weather and water conservation dominated the headlines, it was another big week for the public and customers of Irish Water for a different reason as three key pieces of infrastructure in the South, West and East of the county were being announced helping to safeguard water supplies and eliminate theContinue reading “Irish Water infrastructure includes Wexford”
Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?
By Dan Walsh A major inquiry is likely into the delay in completing works at Gorey Town Park, value for money and the escalating cost to the taxpayer and following a verbal attack on a public representative by the contractor the issue has been thrown into the public domain with renewed vigour. Cllr Joe SullivanContinue reading “Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?”
Sea, sand, sky and a fresh Rosslare wind
By Dan Walsh A drop in the recent ‘heatwave’ conditions today brought pleasant relief to many people and was appreciated, however, it was very warm, especially, in areas sheltered from the moderate east to northeast winds, but fresher near the coast. I visited Rosslare Harbour this evening where people were enjoying the walking trails andContinue reading “Sea, sand, sky and a fresh Rosslare wind”
New scanner was deployed at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh The Revenue Commissioners announced on Thursday it has formally commissioned a new, state of the art, mobile x-ray container scanner. The new scanner cost €2.16 million and was part-funded by a grant of €1.73 million from the European Anti-Fraud Agency, OLAF, under its Hercule III Programme. Revenue Commissioner and Director General ofContinue reading “New scanner was deployed at Rosslare Europort”
Children inspire outdoor activity for all
By Dan Walsh You can’t beat activity and fun in the fresh air! Min Ryan Park, Wexford, was a wonderful place to be this morning with children and families enjoying themselves in the hot summer sun in the play area, others taking in the walking trails, and the launch of a wellbeing map by childrenContinue reading “Children inspire outdoor activity for all”
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