By Dan Walsh at the July meeting of Wexford County Council The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon recently confirmed that he has signed the commencement order providing for a substantial increase in litter fines. From September 1st, 2026, the fixed-payment on-the-spot fine for littering will rise from €150 toContinue reading “Illegal dumpers “should be locked up in jail?””
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Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Weekend
By Dan Walsh at Clohamon A parade from Slaney ABP to the field starting at 7pm on Saturday evening kick starts the two-day Irish Vintage Society All-Ireland Vintage and Heritage Weekend taking place under the auspices of Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Club in Clohamon. “This is a special year for us as we are proudContinue reading “Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Weekend”
Uisce Éireann calls on County Wexford to help conserve water
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers across County Wexford to help conserve water as exceptionally high demand continues to place pressure on local water supplies. The appeal is focused on customers supplied by the Wexford Town, Fardystown, Taylorstown and Gorey water treatment plants, where water usage has increased significantly during the recentContinue reading “Uisce Éireann calls on County Wexford to help conserve water”
Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival weekend
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The 41st annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival was officially opened this evening (Thursday) by local musician Liam Bates following a parade of local groups from the Stella Maris Centre to the stage on the quayside. Jesse Sludds was on stage tonight (Thursday) fresh from the Shania Twain Concert andContinue reading “Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival weekend”
Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh The Ahare River and Biodiversity Group met at the entrance to Clone Beach, Castletown, where it launched the National Heritage Week ” Castletown River and Nature Festival ” for 2026. It happens from Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 23rd, so that is the weekend for your diary. There will be anContinue reading “Better wheelchair access at Clone Beach”
Gorey Market House project ready to commence
By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.
By Dan Walsh Local authority meetings are renowned for the regular commentary on dog fouling and littering; therefore, it would be anticipated that public representatives will be delighted to inform their supporters that litter fines are to be increased to €250. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon today (Thursday)Continue reading “Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.”
Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works
By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann is carrying out leakage reduction works in Enniscorthy and the job is getting under way this week. The section of works will take place along the R890 Nunnery Road from the junction of the R702 and will continue along Summerhill Road to Blackstoops, where crews will be installing 1.25 kmContinue reading “Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works”
Seeking old photos of North Wexford?
By Dan Walsh The Residents of Oakfield Nursing Home, Co. Wexford and traditional singer and folklorist Rachel Uí Fhaoláin are looking for some help please with the development of their special award-winning childhood memory collecting project ‘Dearest Child‘. Do you have old photos of North Wexford in your family albums that you would be happyContinue reading “Seeking old photos of North Wexford?”
Blessing of the Boats interrupted by mid-ceremony ‘shout’
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI launched this Sunday afternoon to assist the crew of a yacht taking on water in Kilmore Quay harbour It happened as the crowd, including the volunteer crew, gathered for the annual Blessing of the Boats ceremony in the harbour, the crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar classContinue reading “Blessing of the Boats interrupted by mid-ceremony ‘shout’”
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