By Dan Walsh There was an endless amount of drama at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 guidelines and protocols and total confusion reigned as the members discussed the immense public interest in saving Courtown Woods as a public amenity and keeping it out of private ownership. CllrContinue reading “Council war of words over Courtown Woods”
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Life and Times of Eileen Gray of Brownswood
By Dan Walsh The birthplace of Wexford born Eileen Gray, the pioneering modern architect, designer and artist, continues to be witness to the effects of her creative force and news of the online webiner“Design as Agency in the World”- The Spirit of Eileen Gray lives on at Brownswood House takes place on Wednesday, May 19th, 11Continue reading “Life and Times of Eileen Gray of Brownswood”
Jamie Codd hangs up his ‘points’ boots
By Dan Walsh The end of an era on the national point-to-point scene was witnessed at Tattersalls today (Sunday) when Jamie Codd won the four-year-old geldings maiden race on Supreme Gift and immediately announced his retirement following an amazing career. A native of Mayglass, Jamie Codd started out in 2000 at Lingstown, rode 972 winnersContinue reading “Jamie Codd hangs up his ‘points’ boots”
Enniscorthy awarded Cycling City status
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy has been awarded Ville à Vélo du Tour de France Cycling City status in recognition of hosting a stage of the 1998 Tour de France and is now the only town not in mainland Europe to achieve this status. Phil Skelton of WEXBUG (Wexford Bicycle Users Group), Dervla Tierney and EnniscorthyContinue reading “Enniscorthy awarded Cycling City status”
Paving the way for 1,000 Enniscorthy jobs!
By Dan Walsh After months of inactivity due to Covid-19 lockdown the workers and machinery have resumed progress at Enniscorthy’s Business and Technology Park and a brief ceremony took place at the Killagoley site today to mark the turning of the sod for the first building on the site. Limited in numbers attending and heldContinue reading “Paving the way for 1,000 Enniscorthy jobs!”
Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency”
By Dan Walsh Concerns over the potential sale of Courtown Woods and the initiation of a local petition on social media calling on Wexford County Council and local public representatives to intervene is gaining public support after alarm bells were set off by Courtown Community Council last week. Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, who has beenContinue reading “Save Courtown Woods “a matter of urgency””
Sen. Byrne appointed to New Ireland Commission
By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the New Ireland Commission established today (Friday) with the aim of exploring how to build co-operation and partnerships on this island, in health, in education, in the economy, and in other areas. It is a progressive initiative that looks to bring people from differentContinue reading “Sen. Byrne appointed to New Ireland Commission”
Churches re-open with limits from Monday
By Dan Walsh Priests and parish workers across the Diocese of Ferns are preparing to make church buildings ready for the re-opening for public worship from next Monday, May 10th. This is in line with the most recent Covid-19 guidelines. But many restrictions remain in place. Numbers of 50 are permitted for Funerals and WeddingsContinue reading “Churches re-open with limits from Monday”
Army Bomb unit called to Saltmills
By Dan Walsh An Army Bomb Disposal Team was called into operation at Saltmills, New Ross, this morning where a controlled explosion was carried out on a corrosive metal object. The Army team was requested by An Garda Siochana and arrived at the scene at approximately 11.36 am. In a statement issued on request fromContinue reading “Army Bomb unit called to Saltmills”
Peter honoured by Courtown RNLI
By Dan Walsh Enthusiastic Courtown member Peter Browne has been ‘recognised for extraordinary service’ and received his 20-year medal for outstanding achievement to the RNLI. The presentation was made by Sam Kennedy, Lifeboat Operations Manager, following last night’s training session with adherence to Covid-19 guidelines and protocol. Having become involved as a fresh faced 16Continue reading “Peter honoured by Courtown RNLI”
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