By Dan Walsh Minister for Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue invited producer organisations and industry representatives involved in today’s Dublin protest to a meeting this afternoon. In a statement, Mr McConalogue said that he and the Government “stand with our fishers” and welcome engagement with them, and that he recognised “theContinue reading “Minister meets Kilmore Quay fishermen”
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Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!
Rosslare Harbour Village Park and Gardens have been recognised by the Wexford Gardens Trail as worthy of being included in the guide of visitor attractions in the county. The Secret Garden is no longer secret! It is great that Rosslare Harbour can now boast the distinction of being a member of both the Wexford Walking TrailContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour gives up its Secret Garden!”
Bertram Allen nominated for Wexford and Ireland at Tokyo Olympics
Enniscorthy-born world class showjumping rider Bertram Allen will represent Wexford and Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics. The official selection of the athlete and horse combinations for both the Showjumping and Eventing disciplines at the Tokyo Olympics will be made by the Olympic Federation of Ireland in the coming days, but WexfordLocal.com can confirm that nominationsContinue reading “Bertram Allen nominated for Wexford and Ireland at Tokyo Olympics”
New facilities announced for Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council have purchased three acres of prime development land in Rosslare Harbour which incorporates a site for a much needed and long-awaited purpose-built community facility, playground, car parking and associated works. The news was announced today by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy. “This will deliver, through theContinue reading “New facilities announced for Rosslare Harbour”
Active Tribe Courtown set to open soon
By Dan Walsh The former Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre has found new owners, and will be renamed Active Tribe Courtown, however, the price paid by new owners Active Tribe has not been disclosed, but reliable sources claim the complex was sold for more than €1 million. Active Tribe Courtown is expected to open in the comingContinue reading “Active Tribe Courtown set to open soon”
Barrow bridge wins for engineering excellence
By Dan Walsh The prestigious Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge linking Wexford and Kilkenny located south of New Ross and crossing the River Barrow has won a prestigious international award for engineering excellence and design. The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering said the bridge is “a landmark structure” that has pushed the boundaries forContinue reading “Barrow bridge wins for engineering excellence”
€19,000 cash seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue Commissioners officers were granted a three-month cash detention order by Judge John Cheatle at Gorey District Court yesterday (Thursday). This followed the seizure of €19,000 cash on Wednesday, June 16th 2021 at Rosslare Europort. The cash was discovered when, as a result of routine profiling, Revenue officers stopped and searched aContinue reading “€19,000 cash seized at Rosslare Europort”
Option C selected for Oilgate-Rosslare extension
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has today announced that Option C has been confirmed as the scheme option that can best deliver the objectives of the N11/N25 Oilgate to Rosslare Harbour scheme. This critically important infrastructural project aims to significantly improve road safety, expand capacity, and shorten journeys for both private and commercial trafficContinue reading “Option C selected for Oilgate-Rosslare extension”
Attempt to ban jet ski’s in Courtown fails!
By Dan Walsh A contentious motion moved by Cllr Fionntán Ó Suilleabháin (and seconded by Cllr Joe Sullivan) stating “We remove the permission for jet ski’s from Courtown bye-laws in line with other beaches in the county.” was defeated by 5 votes to 4 at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held withContinue reading “Attempt to ban jet ski’s in Courtown fails!”
Search for missing man in Rosslare Harbour
A search is continuing in Rosslare Harbour this evening for a man reported missing. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Stuart Van Der Bliake, (59), who has been missing from the Rosslare Harbour area since yesterday (Tuesday). Stuart is described as being approximately 6 foot in height with a heavyContinue reading “Search for missing man in Rosslare Harbour”
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