By Dan Walsh A man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of burglaries and theft of property at caravans and holiday homes in the Courtown area of North Wexford. Gardaí in Courtown assisted by Gardaí from Gorey conducted a search and arrested a man on suspicion of committing theseContinue reading “Holiday homes burglaries in Courtown”
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Mayor Kelly supports Green Dog campaign
By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Leonard Kelly, was on Wexford Quay today with his little friend to help relaunch and promote the Green Dog Walker Campaign in Wexford. “The campaign is an initiative in the fight against dog litter. The programme is a positive, friendly way to change attitudes about dog fouling inContinue reading “Mayor Kelly supports Green Dog campaign”
Wexford GPs access to diagnostic services
By Dan Walsh Visiting the doctor’s surgery may be more revolutionary in the future! Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, stated this week that the HSE is to make available to GPs increased direct access to diagnostic services that would give GPs across the country the ability to access an additional 94,000 diagnostic procedures, suchContinue reading “Wexford GPs access to diagnostic services”
CCTV is off but illegal dumping is up!
By Dan Walsh A directive from the Data Protection Commissioner that CCTV footage can not be used as evidence against illegal dumping activity has left councillors bewildered and strong voices were aired at Tuesday’s meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under public health guidelines by Microsoft Teams. Cllr Fionntán Ó’Suilleabhán felt the GDPR issue canContinue reading “CCTV is off but illegal dumping is up!”
Good news for Gorey and Courtown
By Dan Walsh A submission for funding has been activated under the Active Travel Scheme to progress the Courtown to Gorey footpath that would bring the project up to the tendering stage. The news was welcomed by members at today’s January meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under public health guidelines by Microsoft Teams. ExecutiveContinue reading “Good news for Gorey and Courtown”
€112,659 for six Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh The Government has today announced funding of €112,659 for six Wexford walking trails and outside recreation. €20,000 will be used for signage and improvement works at St. Clomaun’s Way River Walk at Duncormick. The Murrintown Community Trail has been granted €20,000 for the extension of the walking trail. And a similar amountContinue reading “€112,659 for six Wexford projects”
Is Ballycullane man ‘greatest athlete of all time’?
By Dan Walsh A Wexford man is grabbing international headlines having been sensationally nominated for the ‘greatest athlete of all time’ award. The ‘greatest athlete of all time’ accolade is awarded in recognition of athletic achievement in the World Games, a non-Olympic international sporting competition with contestants from as far afield as Russia and theContinue reading “Is Ballycullane man ‘greatest athlete of all time’?”
Council action on illegal dumping
By Dan Walsh Illegal roadside dumping has always been a major challenge for the local authority, but in recent times, the issue has escalated to epic proportions and was described as “an absolute disgrace” at last Monday’s January meeting of Wexford County Council held under Covid-19 guidelines by Microsoft Teams. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy told theContinue reading “Council action on illegal dumping”
2021 ‘points’ season suspended
By Dan Walsh The 2021 Point-to-Point season has been suspended with immediate effect and no upcoming fixtures will take place until further notice following updated Government guidelines clarified by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Paul Murtagh, Registrar of the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHSC), said: “Point-to-Points should not take place untilContinue reading “2021 ‘points’ season suspended”
Aldi Wexford creates 34 new jobs
By Dan Walsh Aldi Ireland is to create 34 new jobs for its stores in County Wexford, including 24 permanent positions across Aldi’s seven Wexford stores located at Gorey, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Wexford town. Aldi has witnessed a surge in sales and customer footfall in the last 12 months, with sales growing by 15.2%Continue reading “Aldi Wexford creates 34 new jobs”
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