By Dan Walsh Because of Storm Éowyn, overnight water restrictions are necessary for some Uisce Éireann customers supplied by the Taylorstown Water Treatment Plant to maintain a daytime supply for customers. Impacted areas may experience water outages or low pressure including: Fethard, Saltmills, Hook, Arthurstown, Duncannon, Ramsgrange and surrounding areas. Supply restrictions will be in placeContinue reading “Water restrictions at Taylorstown Plant”
Category Archives: NEWS
Winning streak for Donnchadh Doyle
By Dan Walsh Seven days after a treble at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle’s winning form continued today (Sunday) at Cragmore, Co. Limerick, where he saddled Klondike, on his second outing, to a two and a half lengths success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. Ridden by Rob James, Klondike who is heading for the salesContinue reading “Winning streak for Donnchadh Doyle”
Successful Gorey writer Sadie Harpur
By Dan Walsh It was a pleasure to meet successful author Sadie Harpur in Gorey Library recently months after she launched her first book ‘The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl’ there, a fascinating work which explores her childhood in foster care, the challenges involved with having a learning disability and losing her brother Gary. AContinue reading “Successful Gorey writer Sadie Harpur”
Environment is being destroyed
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Fly tipping and illegal indiscriminate dumping of household rubbish was raised again at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Centre. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided. Cllr Mary Farrell raised the matter of fly tipping in her district of KilmuckridgeContinue reading “Environment is being destroyed”
County Wexford Business Awards launch
By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the launch of the County Wexford Business Awards 2025. The annual County Wexford Business Awards have earned a well-deserved reputation for being both prestigious and highly successful. With 18 award categories open for nominations, there is an opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors to showcase theContinue reading “County Wexford Business Awards launch”
James Browne is new Minister for Housing
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based TD, James Browne is the new Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The news is widely welcomed in the Wexford constituency and although the portfolio is one of the most challenging facing the new government, there is confidence in the new minister to make a significant impact. The announcementContinue reading “James Browne is new Minister for Housing”
No rail services during Status Red Warnings
By Dan Walsh Due to Storm Éowyn there will be no rail services anywhere on Iarnród Éireann network tomorrow (Friday) morning and for the duration of the Status Red warnings and disruption is expected afterwards. Rosslare Europort will be closed from midnight until end of Status Red Warning. Service information will be updated on webContinue reading “No rail services during Status Red Warnings”
Gorey to stump up a public sculpture?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre Cllr Nicky Boland raised concerns about tourism promotion for Gorey and North Wexford following the recent closure of the visitor centre or tourist office on Gorey’s Main Street at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Centre. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach,Continue reading “Gorey to stump up a public sculpture?”
Zero tolerance to disposal of rubbish
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council A call for ‘zero tolerance to how we are disposing of our rubbish’ was supported by Cllr John O’Rourke at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne was in the chair. Cllr O’Rourke was critical of the charitable centre droppingContinue reading “Zero tolerance to disposal of rubbish”
Contract signed for Gorey Inner Relief Road
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre The official contract signing for the Gorey Inner Relief Road project took place at Gorey Civic Centre today ahead of the monthly Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided and expressed his delight at the signing and said he looked forward to getting the project underway.Continue reading “Contract signed for Gorey Inner Relief Road”
WexfordLocal.com 