Wexford County Council wardens will be carrying out a series of dog patrols and licence checks throughout the Spring and Summer 2021. Wardens will be concentrating on un-licensed and un-chipped dogs, dogs not under proper control, dogs not muzzled and dogs fouling in public places. Dog fouling is a serious health hazard for young children,Continue reading “Dog patrols and licence checks”
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Rescue missions on the Cahore coast
By Dan Walsh It was a busy Sunday afternoon for Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit who responded to two incidents in the Cahore area. At 3.50pm the unit went to the assistance of a speedboat with three occupants that was in danger of running aground, the boat did come ashore but was recovered with the assistanceContinue reading “Rescue missions on the Cahore coast”
Bishop Brennan’s Golden Jubilee
By Dan Walsh On the 15th (liturgical) anniversary of the announcement of his appointment as Bishop of Ferns in 2006, a presentation was made to Bishop Denis Brennan at the Ash Wednesday Mass in St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, to belatedly mark the occasion of his golden jubilee as a priest of the diocese of Ferns. Speaking atContinue reading “Bishop Brennan’s Golden Jubilee”
Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy’s Slaney Street could be in for a conservation facelift and has the backing of the District Council, but the success of the project is ‘funding dependent’ and €200,000 is required, last Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscothy Municipal District Council by Microsoft Teams was informed. In the Manager’s Report, Ger Mackey toldContinue reading “Slaney Street project is ‘funding dependent’.”
New CEO for Wexford Festival
Randall Shannon has been appointed interim CEO of Wexford Festival Opera taking up the role immediately, and replacing David McLoughlin, who served in the role for thirteen years. Mr Shannon started his career as an orchestral musician in London before developing a career in arts management. He has held Chief Executive positions with the IrishContinue reading “New CEO for Wexford Festival”
Community hub for Gorey… but where?
By Dan Walsh A presentation by Tanya Lawlor of Method Consultants on the Feasibility Study for the Multi-User Community Hub in Gorey exercised the minds of the members of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at the Microsoft Teams monthly meeting held last Tuesday. Michael Drea, District Manager, in an introduction, said there is a need forContinue reading “Community hub for Gorey… but where?”
€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges
By Dan Walsh Good news for Wexford County Council this week is the allocation of €464,000 for 16 bridge rehabilitation works on regional and local roads across the county. In addition, €100,000 has been allocated for a specific improvement works at The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney at Killurin. Killurin Bridge, also called TheContinue reading “€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges”
‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree
By Dan Walsh At recent meetings of Wexford County Council members from all parts of the county have been complaining of increased dumping in rural areas and argue strongly that the situation is getting worse. A new approach has been discovered in the Bree area. Residents and casual walkers who use Knockduff Lane, near BreeContinue reading “‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree”
Gorey Town Park ‘an unmitigated disaster’
By Dan Walsh A delay in the completion of Gorey Town Park development project and the lack of governance around County Council contracts was described as “an unmitigated disaster” by the Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan, at the February meeting held today with Microsoft Teams. There was unanimity amongst members whenContinue reading “Gorey Town Park ‘an unmitigated disaster’”
Millions of cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately three million cigarettes yesterday (Monday), branded ‘L&M’, with a retail value of almost €2.1 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €1.6 million. The illegal cigarettes were discovered when a Polish registered articulated lorry and its accompanying trailer was stopped byContinue reading “Millions of cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
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