By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District December meeting Wexford County Council has purchased the former Castle Nite Club, will demolish it, and replace it with a garden and public realm at the rear of the castle, suggest a café/coffee dock and provide an elevated walkway terrace at the rear of Slaney Place, and ofContinue reading “€6m to demolish ballroom and restore castle garden!”
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Take a dip for a cause
By Dan Walsh LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice invites people from Wexford to brave the icy waters next Saturday, December 22nd and make a splash for a great cause by signing up for Dip In for LauraLynn. From Kilpatrick Beach in North Wexford to Dollar Bay, near Duncannon, LauraLynn is asking supporters to raise funds through sponsorship and take the plunge at a swimming spot of their choice. The challenge is anContinue reading “Take a dip for a cause”
Gardai investigating death of woman in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Gorey are investigating the death of a woman in her 30’s following an incident in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). The deceased has been named locally as Paula Lawlor. Shortly after 3am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a residence in Baile Eoghain, Gorey, whereContinue reading “Gardai investigating death of woman in Gorey”
99.9% safety at Enniscorthy Parish School
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Safety concerns outside St. Aidan’s Parish School on Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy, was on the agenda at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council where it was revealed that a survey of parents unanimously returned a verdict of ‘no complaints’ and they believe that the new crossingContinue reading “99.9% safety at Enniscorthy Parish School”
Verona Murphy is new Ceann Comhairle
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy has been elected Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil and becomes the first woman ever to hold the office. She will also chair the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, overseeing the running of Leinster House and the Dáil and the Seanad. Speaking in the Dáil earlier, MsContinue reading “Verona Murphy is new Ceann Comhairle”
Wexford County Council Gender Pay Gap Report
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. The 2024 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of -1.32 mean and -9.18 % median. Employers with more than 150 employeesContinue reading “Wexford County Council Gender Pay Gap Report”
Missing teenager located safe and well
An Garda Siochana has issued a statement this morning confirming that Evan Dennehy, 16 years old from Rosslare, who was reported missing “has been located safe and well.” An Garda Siochana would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
Welcome for two new members at Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council special meeting Two new members – Cllr Vicky Barron and Cllr Craig Doyle – were warmly welcomed to Wexford County Council at a special meeting held in the Council Chamber today (Monday) filling the vacancies created by George Lawlor (The Labour Party) and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin)Continue reading “Welcome for two new members at Wexford County Council”
Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann
By Dan Walsh The South Wicklow North Wexford Constituency met in the Coach House, Gorey, last Thursday night to discuss the recent election of Deputy Brian Brennan TD to represent interests in Dáil Éireann and to decide on a Fine Gael nomination to Seanad Éireann. Early in the meeting, a call was made for nominationsContinue reading “Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann”
Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle
By Dan Walsh Deputy Verona Murphy convened a meeting of her campaigners and supporters together with the Wexford Independent Alliance councillors in a packed Slaney suite at Talbot Hotel, Wexford, to consult with them regarding her nomination by the Region Independent group to seek to position of Ceann Comhairle. Deputy Murphy set out the circumstancesContinue reading “Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle”
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