By Dan Walsh The pedestrian Spike Bridge, which crosses the Owenavorragh river and is part of Courtown Woods and the Wexford Walking Trails, has been restored and is safe to cross again after a section of the wooden floor had fallen away. Local enthusiasts, including Michael O’Callaghan, author of The Boy Who Kicked the Nun,Continue reading “Spike Bridge is safe for crossing”
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Cllr Joe Sullivan is Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh at the annual general meeting of Wexford County Council Cllr Joe Sullivan was today elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual general meeting in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr Oliver Walsh is the Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr Sullivan’s nomination was proposed by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and seconded by CllrContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan is Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council”
Cllr Barbara-Anne is popular choice
By Dan Walsh at the annual general meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Long surviving Bunclody-based Fianna Fáil public representative Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy is the new Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. She received the full backing of her colleagues at the annual general meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning. Cllr MurphyContinue reading “Cllr Barbara-Anne is popular choice”
Enniscorthy wages war on wheelie bins!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Every household has wheelie bin contracts with private companies, but Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has issues with the presentation of wheelie bins outside homes and taking them in afterwards in a reasonable time… and there is a suggestion that fines could be introduced! Cllr John O’RourkeContinue reading “Enniscorthy wages war on wheelie bins!”
Longest Day on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The 227th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion was commemorated on Vinegar Hill last evening with the annual Longest Day Commemoration ceremony. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne paid tribute to the ideals of the men of 1798 and laid a wreath (with Emily Murphy) on theContinue reading “Longest Day on Vinegar Hill”
Gorey gets 30 town centre apartments
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and outgoing Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen, officially opened the new Páirc Aonaigh housing development at Wexford Street, Gorey in a low profile ceremony last night. A well designed social housing development comprising 30 apartment and duplex units. TheContinue reading “Gorey gets 30 town centre apartments”
Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy A new portrait of John Kelly The Boy From Killanne by world renowned artist Jim Fitzgerald has gone on public display at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy. The work was presented by Deputy Johnny Mythen TD at a function earlier this evening toContinue reading “Enniscorthy weekend 1798 commemoration”
New Ross adds two Age Friendly parking spaces
By Dan Walsh New Ross Municipal District unveiled two new Age-Friendly parking spaces in New Ross town on Thursday. The launch was performed by Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District, with district members and Council officials present.These dedicated parking spaces are designed to promote inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that older residents andContinue reading “New Ross adds two Age Friendly parking spaces”
No path on Rafter Street? “Cllr Owens”
By Dan Walsh at the monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting The ban on advertising sandwich boards in Enniscorthy surfaced again at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting where Cllr Pat Kehoe called for “a common-sense approach”. Director of Services Carolyne Godkin reiterated the sentiments of Chief Executive Eddie TaaffeContinue reading “No path on Rafter Street? “Cllr Owens””
Cllr Dwyer is New Ross Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh Independent Cllr John Dwyer is the new Cathaoirleach for New Ross Municipal District. He was elected at today’s annual general meeting and replaces Cllr Bridín Murphy. “It was an honour and a privilege to be elected as Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council this afternoon, said Cllr Dwyer on a socialContinue reading “Cllr Dwyer is New Ross Cathaoirleach”
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