By Dan Walsh Addressing yesterday’s (Wednesday) monthly meeting of Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Ger Carthy said; “the time for talking is over” and he demanded a meeting be convened between the OPW, Department of Agriculture, the IFA and Wexford County Council to seriously tackle the worsening effects of coastal erosion. “The County Council no longerContinue reading “Coastal erosion at emergency levels ?”
Category Archives: TOURISM
Gorey shock at Katie Daly’s closure
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The community in Gorey are shocked at today’s breaking news announcing the closure “with immediate effect” of the popular Katie Daly’s Bar and Restaurant on the Main Street. With sadness a statement said; “Due to the current economic climate and the issues that hospitality is facing nationwide, it is noContinue reading “Gorey shock at Katie Daly’s closure”
Wexford features in USA TV show
By Dan Walsh Well-known Wexford singer and entertainer, Michael Londra, has a new series starting this week on PBS TV in America called ‘Ireland with Michael’ where he will be highlighting the best three tourism attractions in the South-East – counties Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. A singer, producer and TV show host, Michael’s production isContinue reading “Wexford features in USA TV show”
22 cameras for Enniscorthy CCTV project
By Dan Walsh Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has granted authorisation to progress with the Enniscorthy Town CCTV Project. The long-awaited news was officially announced at the December meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. A total of 22 CCTV cameras will be installed at different locations within Enniscorthy Town and the civil works are due toContinue reading “22 cameras for Enniscorthy CCTV project”
Gorey Visitor Centre closed its doors today?
By Dan Walsh in Gorey After many threats to the security of its future Gorey Visitor Centre located in the historic Market House on Gorey’s Main Street closed its doors for the final time today (Sunday) “due to financial difficulties.” It is a sad occasion for the North Wexford town and coastal tourism in theContinue reading “Gorey Visitor Centre closed its doors today?”
Payphone project calls to Enniscorthy
by Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Enniscorthy has an additional structure of modern street furniture at the Market Square entrance to Rafter Street which is attracting public curiosity in the form of a public payphone. As agreed at the Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting in September 2023, Clear Channel Ireland have removed the payphone on Wafer StreetContinue reading “Payphone project calls to Enniscorthy”
Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The North Pole Express that once served its time on a busy bus route in London city stole the show at the annual Light Up the Night Road Run comprising of over 300 vehicles of all description -trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern – which brought seasonal joy andContinue reading “Oylegate – Enniscorthy Night Road Run”
€175m County Council budget for 2025
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”
Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards
By Dan Walsh More than 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals were at Ferycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently, for the annual Wexford County Council Environmental Awards where wonderful community spirit was graciously acknowledged. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen welcomed and congratulated all the participants and there were presentations and awardsContinue reading “Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards”
Wexford hotel sold for €21m
By Dan Walsh Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, has agreed a deal to sell the Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford town to Neville Hotels for €21 million. Neville Hotels is owned by local Wexford man Seamus Neville and the group’s portfolio includes the Ravenport Hotel in Wexford, Druids Glen in WicklowContinue reading “Wexford hotel sold for €21m”
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