By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy, along with her colleagues in The Regional Independent Group of TDs, have secured cross party support for their motion on Mental Health which was brought to the Dail floor on Wednesday morning. Speaking from Leinster House Deputy Murphy said “Referrals for mental health services have significantly increasedContinue reading “Deputy Murphy supports Mental Health”
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New 100,000 trees and hedging plants programme
By Dan Walsh Glanbia Ireland and its family farm suppliers are embarking on an exciting new initiative to drive increased planting of trees and hedgerows in the Irish countryside through the Operation Biodiversity programme utilising Ireland’s experienced CountryLife horticulturalists to work with farmers to further enhance and enrich the landscape. Glanbia Ireland Chairman John Murphy saidContinue reading “New 100,000 trees and hedging plants programme”
€94.5k splashed out on Wexford pools
By Dan Walsh Funding to the tune of €94,589 in supports is to be provided to leisure centres in Wexford to assist them through what has been an extremely challenging time. The funding is being provided as follows: Brandon House Hotel Leisure Centre – €6,100 Club Amber, Amber Springs Hotel – €6,100 Club Vitae ClaytonContinue reading “€94.5k splashed out on Wexford pools”
Winners in Kilmuckridge… it could be you!
By Dan Walsh A few weeks after winning the All-Ireland Pride of Place title, Kilmuckridge is in the national spotlight again as residents of the village and district are urged to check their EuroMillions tickets after the National Lottery confirmed the winning location for Friday night’s €500,000 win. The winning Quick Pick ticket was soldContinue reading “Winners in Kilmuckridge… it could be you!”
Funding for Cahore Inshore Rescue
By Dan Walsh Good news. Approval of €3,000 grant aid to Cahore Inshore Rescue from Wexford County Council Community Enhancement Scheme. Independent Cllr Mary Farrell is delighted; “I was more than happy to work with the group to submit the application and secure the funding. This is a vital and worthwhile service and I’m happyContinue reading “Funding for Cahore Inshore Rescue”
€50m for walking and cycling in your village!
By Dan Walsh Funding of €50 million is to be made available to local authorities for investment in walking and cycling projects administered for the Department of Transport by the National Transport Authority with the aim of developing high quality cycling and walking away from the cities and targeted at towns and villages in ruralContinue reading “€50m for walking and cycling in your village!”
Support St Vincent de Paul collection
By Dan Walsh Bishop of Ferns Dr Denis Brennan is calling on people to support the annual church gate St Vincent de Paul collection which takes place this weekend in the Enniscorthy area and the weekend of December 12th-13th in the rest of the Diocese. Churches are reopened but numbers permitted to attend for publicContinue reading “Support St Vincent de Paul collection”
Christmas Craft Fair opens today
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Craft Trail is joined this year by the Makers House in the lower gallery at Wexford Arts Centre for the annual Christmas Craft Fair which opens today (Friday). Christmas is that magical time of the year when we all look for something special for the ones we love… or simplyContinue reading “Christmas Craft Fair opens today”
Council welcomes new Rosslare-France ferry service
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy has welcomed the recent announcement of a new six-day per week ferry service between Rosslare Europort and northern France by Danish shipping company DFDS. Beginning on January 2nd next, the new ferry route will operate between Rosslare and Dunkirk with six weekly departures fromContinue reading “Council welcomes new Rosslare-France ferry service”
Rosslare Europort Road Access Option C
By Dan Walsh Option C has been identified as the Preferred Scheme Option for the N25 Rosslare Europort Access Road that can best deliver the project objectives following an appraisal of the three scheme options under the six criteria. Scheme Option C is presented in the map and consists of a combination of existing roadContinue reading “Rosslare Europort Road Access Option C”
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