By Dan Walsh Two Wexford-based Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test Centres developed by the Department of Transport in response to new regulations from the French authorities for truck drivers heading to France have gone into operation this week. Centres have opened at the Gorey Circle K Service Station at Ballyellin, on the M11 near Gorey, andContinue reading “Two new Covid-19 centres in Wexford”
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Sunken boat salvage south of Duncannon
By Dan Walsh Salvage operations to recover a sunken fishing vessel in the Waterford Estuary south of Duncannon Pier is taking place today. An exclusion zone of 500m is in force around the crane barge Lara 1 for the duration of the operation and all vessels must keep well clear of the operation and theContinue reading “Sunken boat salvage south of Duncannon”
Wexford’s ‘Keep Well in Your Community’
By Dan Walsh During the current Covid-19 restrictions neighbour awareness is more important than ever and so the Wexford Keep Well ‘Community Check In’ initiative is doing just that in an innovative and non-contact way with ‘Check in’ cards. The postcard size cards provide details of the Wexford County Council Community Call helpline on oneContinue reading “Wexford’s ‘Keep Well in Your Community’”
Legislation delays Enniscorthy Flood Relief
By Dan Walsh The signing off documents and the commencement of construction on the long awaited Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme has been further frustrated and delayed and members expressed ‘disappointment’ with the current timeline at the January meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held by Microsoft Teams. Larry McHale, Executive Engineer, gave a comprehensive up-dateContinue reading “Legislation delays Enniscorthy Flood Relief”
New manager at Wexford racecourse
By Dan Walsh Gowran Park Racecourse Manager Eddie Scally becomes Wexford Racecourse Manager taking over the role from Michael Murphy, who has held the position for more than 30 years. Mr Scally will be in control of both racecourses in Kilkenny and Wexford. Speaking to The Racing Post, Mr Scally, who has his busiest dayContinue reading “New manager at Wexford racecourse”
Holiday homes burglaries in Courtown
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”
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”
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