By Dan Walsh Elected members of Wexford County Council have approved a budget of €175,427,695 for the coming year. It represents an increase of €11.1 million on this year, with “the increased expenditure budget largely supported by increased grant income in the areas of Housing”. The council had already voted in favour of retaining theContinue reading “€175m County Council budget for 2025”
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Wexford set to get a new Mayor
By Dan Walsh Wexford is set to get a new Mayor following the election of the present incumbent Cllr George Lawlor to Dáil Éireann at last week’s General Election. Lawlor was elected to the seat vacated by the retiring TD Brendan Howlin. Cllr Lawlor had a busy day at Saturday’s Count Centre but took aContinue reading “Wexford set to get a new Mayor”
Give families the wonder of Christmas
By Dan Walsh The annual Christmas church gate collections for the Society of St Vincent de Paul takes place this weekend – Saturday and Sunday- across all parishes throughout the Diocese of Ferns. The theme of this years’ appeal is “Helping to give Families the Wonder of Christmas” Bishop Ger Nash joins with all volunteersContinue reading “Give families the wonder of Christmas”
New Ross teacher receives top award
By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Grainne Lyng had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Grainne was honoured with the overall Student of the Year Award – presentedContinue reading “New Ross teacher receives top award”
Galbally and Bree Tractor Run
By Dan Walsh Galbally Sports & Leisure Club are calling for support for the Galbally Tractor Run and Bree Mini Tractor Run taking place next Sunday, December 8th. Tractor Run leaves Galbally at 1pm, Mini Tractor Run starts in Bree at 3pm.The organisers are appealing for donations of baked goods and volunteers to help onContinue reading “Galbally and Bree Tractor Run”
Man (34) charged with murder of daughter (8)
Report by Barry Whyte A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his eight-year-old daughter and the attempted murder of her mother in Co. Wexford. 34-year-old Mohammad Shaker Al Tamimi, with an address at Lower William Street in New Ross, was brought before Gorey District Court this evening. He is charged withContinue reading “Man (34) charged with murder of daughter (8)”
Tributes to girl (8) who died at New Ross
By Dan Walsh The 8-year-old girl who died following an assault at a domestic residence on Lower William Street, New Ross, has been named as Malika Al Kattib. New Ross Educate Together National School has said it is deeply saddened by the death of one of their pupils, describing the incident as “a terrible tragedy”.Continue reading “Tributes to girl (8) who died at New Ross”
20 affordable housing units for Gorey
By Dan Walsh A total of 20 affordable housing units are to be delivered in the Radharc Na Beannóige scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey, which is the first housing scheme to include affordable housing in County Wexford under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ policy. There was standing room only at a public information event inContinue reading “20 affordable housing units for Gorey”
Girl (8) dies following assault at New Ross
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating the circumstances in which an 8-year-old girl has died following a fatal assault at a domestic residence on Lower William Street, New Ross last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 11.45pm. The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment but has since passedContinue reading “Girl (8) dies following assault at New Ross”
Rob James treble at Borris House
By Dan Walsh A treble for Rob James at the Carlow Farmers Foxhounds point-to-point at Borris House today takes the Killanne rider to the 14-winner mark for the season and tonight he shares the leadership of the point-to-point riders’ championship with Barry O’Neill. James won the maiden race for four-year-old mares on newcomer Heron InContinue reading “Rob James treble at Borris House”
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