By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Cllr Cathal Byrne said he welcomed “the demolition of the old Murphy Flood’s Hotel site” in Enniscorthy town centre and Cllr Jackser Owens described the existent appearance of the site as “an eyesore” at Tuesday’s meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council ChamberContinue reading “Enniscorthy site facing demolition?”
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Gorey Market House Festival this weekend
By Dan Walsh Traditionally the popular Gorey Market House Festival attracts the crowds on the August Bank Holiday weekend, but the 2024 renewal happens next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19th-21st with a promise of three days of family friendly music, crafts and events throughout the town with something for everyone. Philip Knight, Gorey DistrictContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival this weekend”
700 poles and signs coming to rural roads
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy and Gorey meetings The National Speed Limit Review legislation became law on April 12th last and the provisional commencement for rural local roads is November and elected members were briefed on the changes at two meetings today (Tuesday); Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District by Wexford CountyContinue reading “700 poles and signs coming to rural roads”
No Gorey Show this year
By Dan Walsh There will be no Gorey Agricultural Show this year. The Committee of Gorey Agricultural Show have made an announcement “to make unenviable decision and cancel our 2024 show.” A statement issued yesterday (Monday) states as follows; “Despite the best efforts of The Irish Shows Association to allocate us a new date, noneContinue reading “No Gorey Show this year”
Busy weekend for Kilmore Quay RNLI
By Dan Walsh It was an exceptionally busy weekend for Kilmore Quay RNLI who responded to three separate requests for help from the Irish Coast Guard for assistance to people on vessels with engine failure off the Wexford coast. On Friday morning, the crew responded to a request from the Irish Coast Guard to assistContinue reading “Busy weekend for Kilmore Quay RNLI”
Gardai investigating Wexford town assault
Gardai in Wexford town are investigating an assault that happened around 9pm last night (Sunday) in the Wolfe Tone Villas area of the town. A male in his 30’s was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment to ‘non-life threatening’ injuries. A male in his 40’s was arrested and detained at a Garda Station inContinue reading “Gardai investigating Wexford town assault”
Helena Codd wins Best Dressed competition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Racecourse Last Saturday’s race meeting at Bettyville Park, Wexford, was Ladies Day and attracted a large attendance in pleasant weather conditions, where Helena Codd, 41 years old mother of two, was crowned winner of the Best Dressed Competition. The competition was sponsored by New Mood Boutique, Cornmarket, Wexford and WexfordContinue reading “Helena Codd wins Best Dressed competition”
Wexford Bus has free seats to the Fleadh!
By Dan Walsh Wexford Bus has been revealed as the Official Travel Partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 and in celebration of the partnership, Wexford Bus announced it will be operating the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Route WX1 and WX2) free of charge for the duration of the Fleadh. In addition, the WexfordContinue reading “Wexford Bus has free seats to the Fleadh!”
NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh in Ferns Uisce Éireann is reminding customers supplied by the Ferns Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued late last month will remain in place until further notice. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 1,723 customers due to the detection of cryptosporidium inContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Ferns Boil Water Notice remains in place”
Death of businessman David F. Bolger
By Dan Walsh The funeral takes place today (Friday) of well-known and respected businessman, David F. Bolger, Millmount, Gorey, who will be laid to rest in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Ferns. Mr Bolger passed away on Wednesday, July 10th – the day of his 90th birthday. He was former Chairman and Managing Director of John BolgerContinue reading “Death of businessman David F. Bolger”
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