By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been allocated funding of €460,000 under the Climate Change Adaption Allocations 2020 by the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport, which will assist in repairs and safety measures carried out in sixteen projects damaged by severe weather events. Minister of State, Hildegarde Naughton TD, said: “The recent severeContinue reading “€460,000 for Wexford ‘shovel ready’ projects”
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€25m funding for 3rd level institutions
Wexford TD James Browne has welcomed a €25 million investment for capital works in 3rd level institutions including funding for colleges in the South-East. IT Carlow will receive €1,074,000 while Waterford IT will receive €1,114,000. Deputy Browne explained “this funding will allow for small scale capital investment and equipment needs based on the colleges ownContinue reading “€25m funding for 3rd level institutions”
Duncormick tales stored in the thatch
By Dan Walsh The closure of the village pub in the manner enforced by Covid-19 restrictions is unprecedented since the introduction of licensing laws in the final decades of the 19th century. Perhaps, the wording on the new Sammy Sinnott memorial seat in Duncormick sums up the emergency measures in simple terms that can beContinue reading “Duncormick tales stored in the thatch”
Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge
By Dan Walsh The railway station at Wellingtonbridge is a desolate place these days, the remains of the 20-lever-frame signal cabin, platform and station buildings and some rusting tracks lie behind the level crossing gates, but the gaping landscape indicates that this was once a busy working railway serving a well populated historic area ofContinue reading “Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge”
Euro challenge for Wexford primary schools
By Dan Wash With schools reopening after a long lockdown the primary aim will be to return to ‘normal’ in the classroom as quickly as possible, and no better way than tackling a challenge. Primary school pupils in Co. Wexford and around the country are being challenged to get creative in how they learn andContinue reading “Euro challenge for Wexford primary schools”
Safe to go back on the beaches
Good news for anyone who likes a dip in the sea. Wexford County Council has confirmed that following recent testing, the water quality at Ballymoney, Morriscastle, Boley Bay and Duncannon has returned to the usual excellent standard. As a result, the temporary prohibition on swimming at these beaches is being removed with effect from todayContinue reading “Safe to go back on the beaches”
Edenvale feeds off natures land
By Dan Walsh Is not it a devil when a pleasant Sunday afternoon arrives and there is nothing to do! Well, the hurling final was on in the park, but the Covid-19 restrictions ruled that one out, thought about a dip at Curracloe, but parking upsets people there these days and to keep the peaceContinue reading “Edenvale feeds off natures land”
Church ‘strongly recommends’ face coverings
The Diocese of Ferns has reaffirmed its commitment to social distancing and proper sanitisation in all churches and buildings. In a statement issued this week, the Diocese said the following; “In solidarity with the vast majority of our fellow citizens who actively promote and pursue as safe an environment as possible – in their homes,Continue reading “Church ‘strongly recommends’ face coverings”
Gorey fans cheering at home for finalists
By Dan Walsh in Gorey People of a certain vintage will recall the ‘good old days’ when they would sit on the doorstep and listen to the match on the wireless and afterwards, in the pubs, at the forge, dropping off the milk churns at the creamery or taking a break in large workforce places,Continue reading “Gorey fans cheering at home for finalists”
Off to the beach…a choice of 275kms!
By Dan Walsh The weekend is here again, and with high temperatures staying with us for longer, large crowds are again expected at Wexford’s beaches and Gardaí will be on duty in and around Curracloe and Ballinesker beaches and car parks to assist with traffic congestion. “Please ensure you park your vehicle in a safeContinue reading “Off to the beach…a choice of 275kms!”
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