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?”
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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”
All Roads lead to Ballygullen
By Dan Walsh at Ballygullen The 225th 1798 Rebellion commemorations are ending as the events have moved on from Boolavogue and Oulart, Ballymurn and Killanne, The Three Rocks outside Wexford town on Forth Mountain, the Battle of Ross and the internationally famous Vinegar Hill as the survivors who fought for their freedom exited the countyContinue reading “All Roads lead to Ballygullen”
New ferry service at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Ferry services operating at Rosslare Europort has expanded as Stena Vision has commenced service on the Ireland to France route, Rosslare to Cherbourg. The maiden voyage occurred yesterday (Friday) with Rosslare’s Captain Sean Boyce at the controls. On the same route, Stena Vision will operate alongside Stena Horizon, increasing STENA’s services toContinue reading “New ferry service at Rosslare Europort”
Rosslare Harbour flies first Green Flag
By Dan Walsh A vibrant community in Rosslare Harbour have succeeded in winning their first Green Coast Flag for 2023 and this magnificent achievement was marked by the recent official Green Flag raising ceremony performed by Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District of Wexford County Council at Rosslare Harbour beach. Cllr Lisa McDonaldContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour flies first Green Flag”
Ballymurn commemorates 1798
By Dan Walsh at Ballymurn Focus on the 225th anniversary commemorations of the 1798 Rebellion switched to Ballymurn today (Sunday) where wreath laying and commemoration in words and song took place at memorials around the village. St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, first led a march, accompanied by a banner carried by Wesley and Saoirse CourtneyContinue reading “Ballymurn commemorates 1798”
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