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”
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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”
Two Gorey players on Ireland team
By Dan Walsh Terrific news for Gorey RFC with two players named on Ireland teams this week. Paul Boyle has been named in the Ireland squad for the upcoming Vodafone Summer Series and Foster Horan was named in the Ireland Sevens squad for next week’s World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco, as the team bidContinue reading “Two Gorey players on Ireland team”
11 shares €673,000 for street dining
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been allocated €673,000 by government for redesigning outdoor areas and street furniture for street dining across the county this summer. The funding comes from the Street Furniture – Outdoor Infrastructure Fund. According to Senator Malcolm Byrne; “This is a significant commitment to help support business but also soContinue reading “11 shares €673,000 for street dining”
Gorey Town Park ‘open for anti-social behaviour’
By Dan Walsh Years of frustration on the length of time taken to complete Gorey Town Park re-development and the escalating cost of the project exploded into anger at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held under Microsoft Teams Covid-19 protocols where members were vociferous in calling for a completion of the work.Continue reading “Gorey Town Park ‘open for anti-social behaviour’”
Regional Hockey Centre for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Hockey Ireland and Enniscorthy Hockey Club have announced ambitious plans to develop a Regional Centre for Excellence for Hockey in the South-East located at the County Showgrounds, Enniscorthy. A formal agreement and 25-year lease contract is due for completion this month in agreement with Enniscorthy Greyhound Track and County Showgrounds. Enniscorthy HockeyContinue reading “Regional Hockey Centre for Enniscorthy”
Man dies in Enniscorthy workplace incident
A man who was seriously injured in a workplace incident at the Showgrounds, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Sunday) has died. He has been named as Paul Martin, (48), from Cromogue, Bunclody. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident that occurred around 1.10pm. The man was airlifted to Tallaght Hospital, Dublin. The Health and SafetyContinue reading “Man dies in Enniscorthy workplace incident”
Bishop-elect Ger Nash ‘privileged to be chosen’
By Dan Walsh Speaking on his appointment as Bishop of Ferns in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on Friday, Bishop-elect Ger Nash said; As we gather here in this beautiful cathedral, it is with a great sense of unworthiness that I accept the gracious invitation of Pope Francis to the ministry of Bishop here in theContinue reading “Bishop-elect Ger Nash ‘privileged to be chosen’”
Ecumenical support for new Bishop
By Dan Walsh The Right Reverend Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns, Ossory & Leighin, Waterford and Lismore has offered the congratulations and prayers of the Church of Ireland community in Ferns to Fr Ger Nash, today announced Bishop-elect to the Diocese of Ferns in succession to Bishop Denis Brennan, who is retiring. Bishop BurrowsContinue reading “Ecumenical support for new Bishop”
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