By Dan Walsh in Kilmuckridge The unwanted summer rain failed to dampen the pride of community spirit as a large attendance gathered at Greenwood Avenue in Kilmuckridge village where local Cllr Mary Farrell officially launched the impressive new environmentally friendly Kilmuckridge 1916-1922 Garden of Remembrance this afternoon (Sunday). Cllr Farrell was brief in her speechContinue reading “Kilmuckridge opens its Garden of Remembrance”
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Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has recently adopted the Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, which is described as “a roadmap for the sustainable regeneration of Enniscorthy’s town centre” and it should make considerable progress this coming week when it will be made available for public scrutiny. A Public Presentation Event for the Enniscorthy TownContinue reading “Public view of Enniscorthy Town Plan”
South East Greenway opens at New Ross
By Dan Walsh at New Ross Phase One of the €8 million South East Greenway linking New Ross with Glenmore and Waterford city was officially opened today (Tuesday) by Jack Chambers T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications at a sun drenched ceremony held inContinue reading “South East Greenway opens at New Ross”
Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended
By Dan Walsh The Rosslare to Fishguard ferry service has been temporarily suspended after a fire broke out on the Stena Superfast VII when it was docked in Belfast Harbour on Wednesday morning. The recently upgraded Stena Nordica, which began her sailings on the Rosslare-Fishguard route less than a week ago, has now been redeployedContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended”
Gorey; A ‘walking and cycling’ only town?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting It may not happen in the lifetime of this Council, but Cllr Diarmuid Devereux has predicted that “Gorey will become a pedestrianised town.” He was speaking at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber in the Civic CentreContinue reading “Gorey; A ‘walking and cycling’ only town?”
Market House stays in public ownership?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting The future of Gorey’s historic Market House was back on the agenda at today’s (Tuesday) July meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Chamber at the Civic Centre. The meeting was addressed by a delegation from the recently formed Gorey Development Group consistingContinue reading “Market House stays in public ownership?”
Gorey ready for August festival
By Dan Walsh Details of this year’s Gorey Market House Festival taking place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend (August 4th-6th) have been released and the organising committee are promising the best of the arts, music and various events suitable for the whole family. Philip Knight, Gorey District Manager told WexfordLocal.com of his personal excitementContinue reading “Gorey ready for August festival”
Power to the People in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle In his first public assignment as Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr John O’Rourke was guest of honour at Enniscorthy Castle last night (Friday) where he proudly launched a new exhibition entitled Power to the People; How electricity changed the world. Cllr O’Rourke complimented Manager Mico Hassett andContinue reading “Power to the People in Enniscorthy”
Gum disposal unit visits Wexford town
By Dan Walsh The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) has taken to the streets of Wexford Town as a part of its summer interactive Roadshow that works with local authorities and communities across the country to carry out fun and engaging education and awareness initiatives that demonstrate the proper means of gum disposal and raise awarenessContinue reading “Gum disposal unit visits Wexford town”
Sea Sunday in Courtown
By Nicky Deacon Courtown RNLI’s fundraising committee are to host a family fun day next Sunday on the North Pier in Courtown. Blessing of the boats and a short ceremony recognising and remembering those who lost their lives at sea will commence at 2pm.This will be followed by an afternoon of fun for all theContinue reading “Sea Sunday in Courtown”
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