By Dan Walsh The DO NOT SWIM notices issued for Baginbun Beach last Thursday have been withdrawn with immediate effect. In a short statement tonight Wexford County Council informed WexfordLocal.com that the results of the repeat bathing water samples at Baginbun fall within the acceptable standards. Following consultation with the HSE, Wexford County Council isContinue reading “Baginbun Beach is safe for public use”
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Mayor Lawlor leads fight on gum litter
By Dan Walsh The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) Summer Roadshow took to the streets of Wexford today and leading by example was the Mayor of Wexford, Cllr George Lawlor, showing the way with fun and engaging education and awareness initiatives in the fight against gum litter. Mayor Lawlor welcomed the Roadshow which he said; “isContinue reading “Mayor Lawlor leads fight on gum litter”
Ferns Boil Water notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh Customers impacted by the Ferns Public Water Supply Boil Water Notice issued on June 28th were informed by Uisce Éireann this afternoon that it 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 cryptosporidiumContinue reading “Ferns Boil Water notice remains in place”
Many tributes to Enniscorthy’s Henry Goff
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is mourning the sad passing of academic, historian, teacher, GAA community and family man, Henry Goff, Templeshannon. Many tributes are being paid. Official Wexford GAA posted; “Deepest sympathy to the Goff family and Shamrocks GAA club on the sad passing of Henry Goff, who was a member of the Wexford seniorContinue reading “Many tributes to Enniscorthy’s Henry Goff”
Ban on bathing at Baginbun Beach
By Dan Walsh Testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels of E. Coli bacteria at Baginbun Beach where ‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued. In a statement issued a short time ago, Wexford County Council said; “Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessaryContinue reading “Ban on bathing at Baginbun Beach”
Talk on history of WWII in County Wexford
By Dan Walsh If the history of the Second World War is of interest, the Gorey Library is the place to be on Thursday from 6pm when historian Michael Rowley delivers an interesting talk titled WWII German Luftwaffe in County Wexford 1940-’41. This event will focus on the crashes of WW2 German Luftwaffe aircraft inContinue reading “Talk on history of WWII in County Wexford”
Gorey ‘welcomes home’ Euro champ Kayleigh
By Dan Walsh There was a carnival atmosphere in the popular Willow Park estate in Gorey last evening as large numbers of family, friends, supporters and admirers turned out in celebration to welcome home the new super hero in the boxing ring, the talented Kayleigh Byrne. Featherweight Kayleigh brought the first ever international medal toContinue reading “Gorey ‘welcomes home’ Euro champ Kayleigh”
World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy was buzzing with excitement as the town played host to the internationally renowned TikTok sensations, The Gardiner Brothers, in a spectacular Fringe Fleadh event in advance of the official Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann set to take place in Wexford Town from August 4th-12th. In a series of toe tappingContinue reading “World dance stars create Fleadh buzz at Enniscorthy”
40 young artists ‘keeping Wexford beautiful’
By Dan Walsh Young artists from Co. Wexford schools received their awards for the Wexford County Council Annual Artwork Competition 2024 in the County Hall, Wexford, recently. The theme of this year’s competition was ‘The Wildlife of Hedgerows.’ Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, presented prizes to 40 school children representing both primary andContinue reading “40 young artists ‘keeping Wexford beautiful’”
Conserving water across County Wexford
By Dan Walsh An innovative Certified Water Stewardship Workshop has been launched in partnership with Uisce Éireann, County Wexford Chamber and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet to support small to medium Irish businesses and facilities in Wexford as they seek to improve water stewardship practices and become more sustainable, introduce water stewardship and opportunities for quickContinue reading “Conserving water across County Wexford”
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