Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting A motion calling for the advancement of the N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour project submitted by Cllrs Lisa McDonald, Garry Laffan and Ger Carthy received full support of the members at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall. Cllr Carthy,Continue reading “Motion calls for advancement of N11-N25”

Reopening of Spike Bridge is a priority

By Dan Walsh Concerns about the future of a popular Wexford Walking Trails route have been alleviated by Coillte’s statement today that “reopening Spike Bridge is a priority.” Coillte Communications has released the following statement in response to an enquiry from WexfordLocal.com regarding a story published on February 26th:   “Coillte wishes to inform theContinue reading “Reopening of Spike Bridge is a priority”

European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh A 20-strong delegation of Harbour Masters from across Europe, including representatives from Portsmouth, the Port of Dover, Ystad, Jersey, and the Port of Tyne, visited Rosslare Europort on Wednesday to witness digital transformation in live operation.  The purpose of the visit was to showcase Rosslare Europort’s SmartPort technology, a key component ofContinue reading “European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort”

Let’s get Courtown’s Spike Bridge reopened soon

By Dan Walsh at Courtown An iconic timber pedestrian bridge crossing the Owenavorragh river and a feature of the Courtown Woods and part of the Wexford Walking Trails programme, known locally as Spike Bridge, was closed by Coillte last week. A notice on the bridge reads; “Please note that Spike Bridge is closed due toContinue reading “Let’s get Courtown’s Spike Bridge reopened soon”

Update on development at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works is undertaking the construction of a new Border Control Post – known as Terminal 7 which will provide the necessary permanent infrastructure at Rosslare Europort to comply with Customs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and official food controls because of Brexit. Rosslare Europort will be undergoing significant infrastructureContinue reading “Update on development at Rosslare Europort”

€261,989 divided between 12 Wexford projects

By Dan Walsh Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has announced the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025. Funding totalling €261,989 will benefit 12 Wexford projects. The highest is €32,988 for works at St. Iberius Church at North Main Street,Continue reading “€261,989 divided between 12 Wexford projects”

Slower speeds on Wexford rural roads

By Dan Walsh From tomorrow (Friday) speed limits on all Co. Wexford rural roads are being reduced from 80Km/h to 60km/h. The change is expected to make roads safer for all users especially motorists, pedestrians, children and cyclists. The changes make sense as travelling at high speeds on rural roads is lunacy and the inconvenienceContinue reading “Slower speeds on Wexford rural roads”

Courtown coastline taken away by the sea!

By Dan Walsh in Courtown Yesterday (Saturday) I paid a visit to Courtown and was directed towards the Courtown Kiltennel Walking Trail where I witnessed a trail of destruction in the wake of last week’s Storm Éowyn. Trees were taken out, and in fairness to the National Parks and Wildlife Service efforts to clear theContinue reading “Courtown coastline taken away by the sea!”

Environment is being destroyed

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Fly tipping and illegal indiscriminate dumping of household rubbish was raised again at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Centre. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided. Cllr Mary Farrell raised the matter of fly tipping in her district of KilmuckridgeContinue reading “Environment is being destroyed”

No access to Rosslare Europort tomorrow

By Dan Walsh Iarnród Éireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, advises customers: Rosslare Europort will have no access for customers and the general public from 00:00hrs to 11:00hrs on Friday, 24th January. or later should Status Red warnings for Wexford be further extended. The last scheduled vessel will arrive at 18:45hrs today, Thursday 23rd and hauliersContinue reading “No access to Rosslare Europort tomorrow”