By Dan Walsh Following his first Budget as Minister of State for Law Reform, Wexford TD James Browne has welcomed the additional funding for the Department of Justice and Equality within the 2021 Budget – a record €3 billion allocation to fund important changes within the Justice sector for next year. This amounts to anContinue reading “Additional funds for Justice and Equality”
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“Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan
By Dan Walsh The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has written a Pastoral Letter to the people of the Diocese of Ferns for the month of November in which he asks that the people of the Diocese now double down on their efforts to reduce the instances of Coronavirus and that throughout November (theContinue reading ““Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan”
Advance payment for 3,747 Wexford farmers
By Dan Walsh Advance payments under the 2020 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), worth €34.857 million to 3,747 County Wexford farmers commenced yesterday (Monday). Welcoming the news Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform told WexfordLocal.com; “These payments are a vital support for County Wexford farmers and contribute greatly to maximising income and cashContinue reading “Advance payment for 3,747 Wexford farmers”
Minister Browne backs medical card for over 70s
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has backed the move to extend medical cards for over 56,000 people over the age of 70. He welcomes Cabinet’s approval for the reduction in prescription charges and the Drugs Payment Scheme. Under the new measures the gross income limit forContinue reading “Minister Browne backs medical card for over 70s”
Funding for Wexford Community Monuments
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform at the Department of Justice and Equality, James Browne has welcomed the news that three Wexford monuments and historic sites will receive funding under the new Community Monuments Fund. The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation, maintenance,Continue reading “Funding for Wexford Community Monuments”
A lock of history from Famine times
By Dan Walsh Jeremy Hill at Monksgrange Archives office is surrounded by bookshelves and, recently, he became curious about a small locked book he wondered what was inside… but there was one snag… no key for lock… it became lost with the passing years! “I was going into Enniscorthy one day and I brought theContinue reading “A lock of history from Famine times”
Two weekend calls for Fethard Lifeboat
By Dan Walsh The first call out came on Friday evening, when the volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at 5.15pm and go to the aid of a Bayliner cruiser with two people onboard that had suffered mechanical issues. The vessel had lost power and found itselfContinue reading “Two weekend calls for Fethard Lifeboat”
€195,000 for Wexford towns and villages
By Dan Walsh A welcome allocation of €195,000 funding for Covid-19 adaptations in Wexford towns and villages is being delivered under the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding is welcomed by Minister of State for Law Reform and Wexford TD James Browne. Wexford town will benefit from €40,000 for aContinue reading “€195,000 for Wexford towns and villages”
Live Streaming of Masses
The Diocese of Ferns has published details of where Mass is available from the following parishes via their webcams/radio broadcasts as all public all Masses are cancelled due to the Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions. WEXFORD: https://wexfordparish.com. Daily at 10amNEW ROSS: 10am weekdays, Saturday Vigil Mass at 6pm and Sunday mornings at 10am. 104.7fmSt. Aidan’s Cathedral,Continue reading “Live Streaming of Masses”
€40,000 funding for heritage sites
By Dan Walsh Three south Wexford attractions of community historical and heritage are recognised in the latest round of funding under the Community Monument Fund and the rejoicing is palpable at Our Lady’s Island, protecting the double bell tower on the historic chapel gable, Barntown Castle, and St. Mary’s Church on Bannow Island. Located onContinue reading “€40,000 funding for heritage sites”
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