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”
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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”
Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony
By Dan Walsh The motorcyclist who died in a single-vehicle collision on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm last Saturday evening has been named locally as Anthony Redmond (52), of Ashgrove, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, and late of Ballygalvert, Ballywilliam, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Sadly missed by his loving partner Billie, children Dale, Conor andContinue reading “Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony”
300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?
By Dan Walsh Following a meeting between management and staff today (Tuesday) at BNY Mellon it was announced that it was closing its Wexford office with about 300 jobs impacted. The global financial firm employs about 310 employees at its offices in the Drinagh Business Park on the outskirts of Wexford town. There had beenContinue reading “300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?”
‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake
By Dan Walsh “A recent Environmental Protection Agency Report is a wake up call to action so as to protect not just a nationally significant habitat like Our Lady’s Island Lake but also farming in the area.” That’s according to Damien Corish, Rosslare Municipal Labour Local Area representative, responding to the EPA report which said thatContinue reading “‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake”
Public art or a waste of money?
By Dan Walsh Last Friday Cllr Ger Carthy from Rosslare Municipal District sent members of the local media an artist’s impression of the OPWs proposed piece of public roadside art planned to be installed centre of the roundabout at the entrance to Rosslare Europort. Cllr Carthy informed us that the price is sure to beContinue reading “Public art or a waste of money?”
Local musician raised €1008.08 for Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh James Power, a musician and music teacher launched his ’12 Gigs of Christmas’ in December to raise funds for local causes and charities. Six of these festive performances around the local community were in aid of Fethard RNLI. James was also joined by his daughters Sophie and Emily who eagerly took chargeContinue reading “Local musician raised €1008.08 for Fethard RNLI”
Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle was the hero of the winner’s enclosure at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, at today’s Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point, where he saddled three of the six winners. Local rider Rob James enjoyed treble success. Denis Murphy also recorded a double. Donnchadh Doyle’s first winner was Madam Blue ridden by Alan Harney inContinue reading “Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal”
Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown
By Dan Walsh A man in his 50s has died in a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm yesterday evening. He was pronounced dead at the scene, His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will take place. NoContinue reading “Motorcyclist (50s) dies at Barntown”
Meeting of Enniscorthy Community Watch
By Dan Walsh Concerns are growing in and around Enniscorthy town centre at the rise of anti-social behaviour and recently reported nocturnal damage to property and vehicles. In response, a public meeting is planned for Monday, January 20th at 8.30pm in the Farm Centre, Mill Park Road. All are welcome. Organised by Alfie O’Sullivan ofContinue reading “Meeting of Enniscorthy Community Watch “
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