By Dan Walsh Despite 15mm of rain on Thursday, another 4mm overnight, Wexford survived an early morning precautionary inspection and racing went ahead today (Friday) in showery and heavy conditions. For the second Bettyville Park fixture in a week – no Wexford trained or ridden winners. Seamus Neville’s Brideswell Lad (9/4 fav.) ridden by BrianContinue reading “Wexford races battles on heavy ground”
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€26,775 for Wexford Biodiversity Projects
By Dan Walsh The Government has allocated €26,775 for two projects to support biodiversity in Co. Wexford. €15,300 is aimed at estates across that have been identified where there are active community groups who maintain the estates green/open space areas. The estates have not been selected yet. The funding will also be used to continueContinue reading “€26,775 for Wexford Biodiversity Projects”
Traffic concerns at Ballymoney
By Dan Walsh Concerns about road safety in Ballymoney have been raised on social media in a statement issued by Ballymoney Kildermot Development Group following a recent good spell of weather that has seen an increase in families with young children out and about enjoying a walk. “We saw a big increase in traffic especiallyContinue reading “Traffic concerns at Ballymoney”
32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Seafood Limited is to cease trading with a loss of 32 jobs after suffering significant financial losses connected to Brexit. The company, part of the Errigal Bay group, is entering into a collective redundancy process with its 32 employees. According to a statement from the company, the decision to cease tradingContinue reading “32 seafood jobs to go at Kilmore Quay”
Boolavogue village development
By Dan Walsh We hear a lot about revitalising rural villages and small towns and there are a number of developments taking place as we slowly emerge from the lockdown and no where is more vibrant than Boolavogue village. Boolavogue Development Group secured funding of €97,934 for the restoration of the vacant National School and transformationContinue reading “Boolavogue village development”
Gorey councillors support public ownership of Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh The 10-member Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council voted in favour -6 votes to 4 -calling on Wexford County Council to take public ownership of Courtown Woods in response to the controversial campaign known locally as ‘Protect Courtown Woods’ which notched up around 8,000 signatures in a local petition and was supported by 800Continue reading “Gorey councillors support public ownership of Courtown Woods”
Not enough places to GO in Enniscorthy!
By Dan Walsh Cllr Jackser Owens moved a motion at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, held with Microsoft Teams with regards to Covid-19 guidelines and protocols, “To have proper toilets installed in Enniscorthy.” “We have one at (old) Dunnes Stores. We had one outside the Cotton Tree in the 70s or 80s,Continue reading “Not enough places to GO in Enniscorthy!”
Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!
By Dan Walsh The people of Enniscorthy are to be given another opportunity to officially name the Municipal Cemetery at Summerhill through submissions subject to approval by the local councillors, but saints names are NOT permitted! The naming of the multi-denominational cemetery had already sought submissions – but the Council got no public suggestions –Continue reading “Saintly names banned at Enniscorthy!”
Rewilding Wexford is launched
By Dan Walsh Coinciding with National Biodiversity Week, the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Garry Laffan, this morning announced the launch of Rewilding Wexford, a programme of activities to combat climate change and the Rewilding Wexford project will contribute to this vital work. Cllr Laffan told WexfordLocal.com; “It gives me great hope today toContinue reading “Rewilding Wexford is launched”
Death of Cllr Pat Doran, Carnew
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Cllr Pat Doran, (in his 81st year) first elected as a member for Wicklow County Council in 1985 who retired following the April meeting of 2019 – having given almost 35 years of dedicated public service to the Carnew district. Born in Lismore, Co. Waterford, hisContinue reading “Death of Cllr Pat Doran, Carnew”
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