By Dan Walsh Pesticide exceedances have been detected in the public drinking water supply in four water supply areas in Co. Wexford across 2019 and 2020. The exceedance was detected as part of Irish Water’s public water supply monitoring programme. The Clonroche, Davidstown, South Regional Supply Scheme and Wexford Town water supply were the supplyContinue reading “Danger in four Wexford water supplies”
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36% of households have no rubbish bin!
By Dan Walsh It is a staggering statistic, but 36% of households have no rubbish disposal bins, and at Monday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held with Microsoft Teams in compliance with Covid-19 protocol, members were shocked at the findings and wondered what can be done to extinguish the unacceptable scourge of litteringContinue reading “36% of households have no rubbish bin!”
€18.4m to progress Trinity Wharf
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has announced €74 million for the South-East under ‘Call 2’ of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and Trinity Wharf in Wexford town is included with welcome funding of €18.4 million. The 10-acre Trinity Wharf project is central to Wexford County Council’s ambitious plansContinue reading “€18.4m to progress Trinity Wharf”
Hail the ‘greening’ ports of France
By Dan Walsh While many public buildings in towns across County Wexford are turning ‘green’ on St. Patrick’s Day WexfordLocal.com has learned that Dunkirk and other ports in France serving traffic from Rosslare Europort are set to greet the ships with a ‘green’ welcome! France and Ireland have a long historical relationship with many fromContinue reading “Hail the ‘greening’ ports of France”
Maria’s novel in the shadow of Covid-19
By Dan Walsh A new novel from Maria Nolan entitled The Shadow of the Hill was launched on World Book Day, but due to Covid-19 restrictions there was no place for a conventional launch and faced with difficulty in marketing the work, but the book is published and should be readily available in paperback shortly.Continue reading “Maria’s novel in the shadow of Covid-19”
Oil spillage threat to wildlife near Courtown
By Dan Walsh There are serious ecological concerns in North Wexford after an oil spillage was discovered this afternoon in the Ounavarra River at Courtown Woods close to Courtown Harbour. Wexford County Council has ordered a major investigation. Walkers in Courtown Wood were distracted by a strong smell from the river and thick oil streaksContinue reading “Oil spillage threat to wildlife near Courtown”
Latest on plans for South-East University
By Dan Walsh “There will be a significant Wexford campus,” according to Senator Malcolm Byrne, who today (Wednesday) chaired a meeting of the Oireachtas members from the South East joined by Minister Simon Harris, the Chairs and Presidents of Waterford and Carlow Institutes of Technology, and Tom Boland, the project manager. A number of mattersContinue reading “Latest on plans for South-East University”
Wexford launch of Green Estate scheme
By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Cllr Leonard Kelly, who came up with the idea and concept behind the Green Estate Pilot Programme has performed the launch at Ferrybank, Wexford, with Gerry Forde and Cliona Connolly from the Environment Section of Wexford County Council. The programme is an initial step to encourage residents to beginContinue reading “Wexford launch of Green Estate scheme”
Aldi spends €9m with Wexford producers
By Dan Walsh In 2020, Aldi Ireland sourced €9 million of locally produced food and drink from Wexford based suppliers. Aldi partners with 12 Wexford producers including long-term relationships with Irish Country Meats, Stafford’s Bakeries and Green Valley Farms. Last year it began working with five new Wexford suppliers for the first time. Niall O’Connor, GroupContinue reading “Aldi spends €9m with Wexford producers”
“Frustrating and embarrassing” delays on M11 extension plans
By Dan Walsh A progress report on the Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour motorway was top of the agenda for today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams due to Covid-19 restrictions where many members raised concerns and the current situation was described as “frustrating and embarrassing.” Mr Sean Dobbs, Project Manager WexfordContinue reading ““Frustrating and embarrassing” delays on M11 extension plans”
