The annual Gorey Agricultural Show planned for next Saturday at Ashton, Ballycanew has been postponed due to “difficult ground conditions and a worsening weather forecast” and the organisers say “a new date will be set in due course”
In a statement issued this morning reads;“The Committee of Gorey Agricultural Show have had to make the very difficult decision to postpone our 2024 show due to difficult ground conditions and a worsening weather forecast. In the interest of health and safety and out of respect for our landowners it would be irresponsible to continue with preparations. Public Safety is our number one priority and all decisions made by our committee are reflective of this. We would like to thank our landowners, our sponsors and our exhibitors for their continued support. Please be patient with us,”
A new date for the Gorey Agricultural Show will be set in due course.
Pictured; Tony Dempsey (Age Friendly Ambassador), Mary B O’Leary (General Manager Local Link),Deirdre Mullally (Healthy Age Friendly Homes Coordinator), Sue Kent (Wexford PPN),Amanda Byrne (Director of Services Wexford County Council), Cllr. Ger Carthy (Leas-Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Niamh Bolger (Age Friendly Programme Manager), Dymphna O Connor (SEO Community Dept., Wexford County Council), Mary O’Connor (Healthy Age Friendly Homes Co-ordinator), Alice Corbett (Regional Programme Manager Age Friendly Ireland). Pic; Wexford County Council/Pat O’Connor)
By Dan Walsh
Age Friendly Wexford and Wexford County Council hosted the annual general meeting of the Older People’s Council where issues of importance were raised and help to influence decisions and actions to be taken in the year ahead.
Guest speakers on the day were Leas-Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy and Amanda Byrne Director of Services Wexford County Council.
Cllr Carthy told attendees “To engage in open and meaningful conversations, sharing your insights, experiences, and concerns. Your voices matter, and rest assured that we will be listening attentively and taking your views on board. Together, we can shape policies and initiatives that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of older persons in our society.”
Director of Services Amanda Byrne said; “Under the Wexford Age Friendly Strategy, we have made significant progress in key areas such as public realm improvements. However, we recognise that there is still work to be done. Looking ahead our new strategy will focus on building upon our
achievements and addressing emerging challenges, including the provision of age-friendly housing, enhancing public spaces, and promoting the rights of older people to live independently and with dignity.”
Attendees expressed an interest in joining the Older Person Council. Training will be held on June 19th to provide further details of duties in relation to joining the Older Persons Council.
There were presentations from Laura Reidy, Health Insurance Authority of Ireland an Impartial body on Health Insurance and Nutritionist Sarah Siggins from FDYS. This initiative is supported by Wexford County Council.
Music on the day was provided by Emily Redmond on violin and Luke Cosgrave on guitar and vocal with Arthur McGreevy an attendee joining in as guest vocalist.
For further on the Wexford Age Friendly Programme please contact the Age Friendly Coordinator, Niamh Bolger at niamh.bolger@wexfordcoco.ie
Clerical changes have been made in the Diocese of Ferns in response to the needs of the new Pastoral Areas and these changes are effective from weekend of July 13-14th.
Fr. Sean Devereux Cushinstown appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral area of Bunclody-Ferns-Kilrush and assigned to Ferns.
BISHOP GER NASH
Fr. John Byrne Oylegate appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral area of Bunclody-Ferns-Kilrush and assigned to Bunclody.
Fr. Paddy Banville Enniscorthy Pastoral Area appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral Area of Gorey-Camolin-Craanford-Riverchapel and assigned to Craanford.
Fr. James Cullen Wexford appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral area of St. Senans-St. Aidans-Marshalstown and assigned to Marshalstown.
Fr Michael Doyle Templetown appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral area Imeall na Screige and assigned to Oulart/Ballaghkeene.
Fr Dermot Gahan returning from Indiana, USA and appointed as Co-PP to the pastoral area Castlebridge-Crossabeg-Oylegate and assigned to Oylegate/Glenbrien.
Fr Brian Whelan Craanford appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral Area New Ross-Cushinstown-Adamstown-Newbawn and assigned to New Ross.
Fr. Roger O’ Neill Gorey appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral Area New Ross-Cushinstown-Adamstown-Newbawn and assigned to Cushinstown.
Fr. Tom Orr New Ross appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral Area Horeswood-Ramsgrange-Duncannon-Templetown-Ballycullane and assigned to Duncannon and Templetown.
Fr. Paddy Browne, Oulart appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral Area Wexford-Clonard-Glynn-Piercestown and assigned to Wexford.
Fr. Odhran Furlong Chaplain in Wexford General Hospital to assist in the Pastoral area of Bannow-Clongeen-Taghmon-Rathangan in addition to his duties in the Hospital.
Fr. David Murphy, Chaplain to the Defence Forces to assist in the Pastoral area of Tagoat-Kilrane-Our Lady’s Island-Kilmore-Ballymore in addition to his duties with the Defence Forces.
The Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash has accepted the retirement of Monsignor Joe McGrath as Vicar General of the Diocese and wishes to thank him for his immense service in this role and for the wise and gentle counsel provided over many years and wishes him good health in his continued Ministry as Co-PP in his Pastoral area
Bishop Ger is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Broaders as Vicar General of the Diocese of Ferns and wishes him every blessing in his new role.
New Fine Gael candidate on Enniscorthy Municipal District Council PAT KEHOE being congratulated by his party colleague KATHLEEN CODD-NOLAN who is retiring, at the Wexford Count Centre this afternoon. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre on Monday 3pm
Here at the Wexford Electoral Count Centre at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Wexford, a full recount for the Rosslare is taking place. Call for a recount for the Gorey district was withdrawn. And in Enniscorthy Colette Nolan’s votes were re-checked and the Enniscorthy count concluded on Count 8.
The incoming Enniscorthy Municipal District Council will consist of Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael), John O’Rourke (Independent), Barbara-Anne Murphy (Fianna Fail), Jackser Owens (Independent), Aidan Browne (Fianna Fail) and newcomer Pat Kehoe (Fine Gael) who replaces the retiring Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan.
Jimmy Fleming’s call for a recount in the Gorey district has been withdrawn. Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin) and Anthony Donohoe (Fine Gael) have taken the remaining two seats.
The incoming Gorey Municipal District will consist of Donal Kenny (Fianna Fáil), Nicky Boland (Independent), Joe Sullivan (Fianna Fáil, Darragh McDonald (Fine Gael), Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Fein) and Anthony Donohoe (Fine Gael).
It was after midnight when the doors closed and overnight security engaged at the Wexford Elections Count Centre at St. Joseph’s Community, Wexford, but the breaking drama surrounded a return today when recounts were called for Enniscorthy, Gorey and Rosslare.
Kilmuckridge, Wexford and New Ross are complete and will be celebrating today, but recounts will take place following intervention and concerns amongst those locked in close battles. The big question is can a recount make any difference?, There are just a handful of votes separating some of the final seats and that is where the recount focuses.
Gorey had completed its tally on the 10th Count. Enniscorthy had reached the 6th Count. Rosslare also on the 6th Count.
All yesterday’s returns are found on WexfordLocal.com pages – just call up the name of the district, it’s in all the headings.
I reported from the Count Centre for WexfordLocal.com over the past two days and I’ll be there again later today.
I’ll keep you up to date on the latest happenings, unable to focus when everything will come to a complete conclusion, it could be late in the evening, or we may be back again on Tuesday! It’s a busy Monday. Get all the facts and news that matter here on WexfordLocal.com
Wexford County Council have issued ‘Do Not Swim’ notices at St. Helen’s Beach, in South Wexford. Testing conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels for E. Coli bacteria at St. Helen’s Beach.
Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do Not Swim” warning notices in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health.
Further samples have been taken today and results are expected on Wednesday at which stage the bathing prohibition notices will be reviewed. The Council’s Environmental Technical Team are investigating the matter.
DONAL KENNY reporting from the Wexford Count Centre where he topped the poll in the Gorey district
By Dan Walshat the Wexford Count Centreon Monday 4pm
UPDATE; Call from Jimmy Fleming for a recount this morning was withdrawn. Count for Gorey district is now completed.
Outgoing Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Kenny has topped the poll and has been elected in the Gorey Electoral District. He had a surplus of 61 on the First Count
Sitting Cllr Joe Sullivan (Fianna Fáil) was elected on the Ninth Count along with newcomers Nicky Boland (Independent) and Darragh McDonald (Fine Gael).
Jimmy Fleming withdrew his call for a recount and the Count has concluded. Fionntáin Ó Suilleabhain (Sinn Fein) and Anthony Donohoe (Finae Gael) took the final two seats following Count 10.
FIRST COUNT Total Poll 11,561 Quota 1,641; 6 Seats; 14 Candidates KENNY, Donal (Fianna Fail) 1,702 ELECTED BOLAND, Nicky (Independent) 1,341 SULLIVAN, Joe (Fianna Fail) 1,269 DONOHOE, Anthony (Fine Gael) 1,175 McDONALD, Darragh (Fine Gael) 1,065 FLEMING, Jimmy (Independent) 977 Ó SÚILLEABHAIN, Fionntáin (Sinn Fein) 854 BOLGER, Andrew (Fianna Fail) 851 MOLLOY, Kevin (Sinn Fein) 521 BYRNE, Cillian (Independent) 449 FITZPATRICK, Lorna (Labour) 425 McGOVERN, Darren (Ireland First) 389 WALSH, Ann (Green Party 330 HUDSON, Aisling (People Before Profit) 133
SECOND COUNT. Elimination of Hudson and distribution of 133 votes BOLAND +9 1,350 SULLIVAN +2 1,271 DONOHOE +2 1,177 McDONALD +4 1,069 FLEMING +7 984 Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN +13 867 BOLGER +1 852 MOLLOY +15 536 BYRNE +12 461 FITZPATRICK +23 448 McGOVERN +2 391 WALSH +31 361
THIRD COUNT Distribution of KENNY’S surplus of 61 votes. BOLAND +7 1,357 SULLIVAN +13 1,284 DONOHOE +14 1,191 McDONALD +7 1,076 FLEMING +3 987 Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN +3 870 BOLGER +9 861 MOLLOY +1 537 BYRNE +1 462 FITZPATRICK +2 450 McGOVERN +1 392 WALSH +0361
FOURTH COUNT Elimination of Walsh and distribution of 361 votes. BOLAND +18 1,375 SULLIVAN +32 1,316 DONOHOE +18 1,209 McDONALD +63 1,139 FLEMING +8 995 Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN +15 885 BOLGER +21 862 FITZPATRICK +119 569 MOLLOY +15 552 BYRNE +23 485 McGOVERN +8 400. Non-transferrable 21.
Sitting Aontú CLLR JIM CODD topped the poll in Rosslare district. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Elections Count Centre on Monday 8pm
FRANK STAPLES savouring the magic moment with family and friends
A FULL RECOUNT BEGAN AT 10am this morning. Outcome of the recount announced just before 7pm. The count is now back on track. There was an error of five votes found in a total poll of 10, 357.
Simon Boyse (Fianna Fail) who called for the recount last night has been eliminated on Count 7 and his 648 votes are now being counted.
Mick Roche (Sinn Fein) has been eliminated on Count 8. Distribution of his 680 votes continuing.
Jack Barden (Independent) has been eliminated. Distribution of his 844 votes continuing.
The remining two seats were filled on the 10th Count at 10pm tonight. Elected were outgoing Cllr Lisa McDonald (Fianna Fáil) and newcomer Aoife Rose O’Brien takes a seat for Sinn Fein in the Rosslare LEA.
On Sunday popular Aontú sitting councillor Cllr Jim Codd topped the poll in Rosslare district followed by Independent Cllr Ger Carthy in the local elections.
Outgoing Cllr Frank Staples (Fine Gael) was elected on the SIXTH COUNT.
FIRST COUNT Total Poll 10,357 ; Quota 1,713; 5 Seats; 12 candidates CODD, Jim (Aontú) 2,455 ELECTED CARTHY, Ger (Independent) 1,949 ELECTED STAPLES, Frank (Fine Gael) 1,408 McDONALD, Lisa (Fianna Fail) 1,106 DRUHAN, Joe (Independent) 703 O’BRIEN, Aoife Rose (Sinn Féin) 588 BOYSE, Simon (Fianna Fail) 489 ROCHE, Mick (Sinn Féin) 483 BARDEN, Jack (Independent) 440 CORISH, Damien (Labour) 335 FITZHARRIS, Willie (Fine Gael) 195 MURPHY, Jason (National Party) 125
PAT BARDEN (Independent) tops the poll for the second time in New Ross Electoral Area. (Pic; WexfordLocal)
By Dan Walshat Wexford Count Centre
Sitting Independent Cllr Pat Barden has been elected on the First Count in the New Ross Local Elections Area.This is his second term to serve on Wexford County Council and has now topped the poll in both of his election successes.
Michael Sheehan (Fianna Fail) elected on COUNT 7. Marty Murphy Independent) Bridín Murphy (Fine Gael), John Fleming (Fianna Fáil) and John Dwyer were elected without reaching the quota.
FIRST COUNT Total Poll 12,407 ; Quota 1,753; 6 Seats; 14 Candidates BARDEN, Pat (Independent) 1,900 ELECTED FLEMING JOHN (Fianna Fail) 1,318 MURPHY, MARTY (Independent) 1,292 SHEEHAN, Michael (Fianna Fáil) 1,291 WHELAN, Michael (Fianna Fáil) 1,123 MURPHY, Bridín (Fine Gael) 1,017 DWYER, John (Independent) 1,015 CONNICK, Anthony (Independent) 817 TWOMEY, Harry (Fine Gael) 807 GOODISON, Hayley (Sinn Féin) 799 LYNG MALONEY, Bridín (Labour) 463 FORTE, Raymond (Independent) 145 FLYNN, Anne (Independent) 143 FURLONG, James (Independent) 134
SECOND COUNT Distribution of Barden’s surplus 147. FLEMING +30 1,348 MURPHY M +23 1,315 SHEEHAN +12 1,303 WHELAN +7 1,130 MURPHY B +21 1,038 DWYER +7 1,022 CONNICK +7 1,022 TWOMEY +10 817 GOODISON +5 804 LYNG MOLONEY +6 469 FORTE +2 147 FLYNN +3 146 FURLONG +3 137
COUNT THREE FLYNN (146),FORTE (147)and FURLONG (137) eliminated. Distribution of their combined votes. FLEMING +51 1,300 MURPHY M +51 1,366 SHEEHAN +31 1,334 WHELAN +4 1,134 DWYER+64 1,086 MURPHY B +48 1,086 CONNICK +43 878 GOODISON +50 854 LYNG MALONEY +28 497
COUNT FOUR Lyng Maloney eliminated. Distribution of 497 votes. FLEMING +53 1,452 SHEEHAN +69 1,403 MURPHY M +33 1,399 MURPHY B +87 1,173 WHELAN +21 1,155 DWYER +40 1,126 GOODISON +79 933 CONNICK +52 849 TWOMEY +26 849. Non-transferrable.
COUNT FIVE Distribution of Twomey’s 849 votes. MURPHY M +108 1,507 SHEEHAN +74 1,477 FLEMING +17 1,469 MURPHY B +278 1,451 WHELAN +252 1,407 DWYER +22 1,148 CONNICK +26 956 GOODISON +14 947
COUNT SIX Distribution of Goodison’s 947 votes. MURPHY M +113 1,620 SHEEHAN +86 1,563 MURPHY B +78 1,529 FLEMING +39 1,508 WHELAN +48 1,455 DWYER +235 1,383 CONNICK +83 1,039
COUNT SEVEN Distribution of Connick’s 1,039 votes. SHEEHAN +321 1,884 ELECTED MURPHY M +92 1,712 MURPHY B +116 1,645 FLEMING +121 1,629 DWYER +191 1,574 WHELAN +57 1,512
COUNT EIGHT MURPHY M +13 1,725 MURPHY B +24 1,669 FLEMING +29 1,658 DWYER +34 1,608
CATHAL BYRNE and AIDAN BROWNE are happy after being elected on the First Count in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walshat Wexford Count Centre Monday, 3.30pm
UPDATE; Monday’s recount in the Enniscorthy area has been resolved. Cyril Wheelock’s votes (1,017) were recounted on COUNT 8 and Pat Kehoe (Fine Gael) took the final seat. This is the full result for Enniscorthy in the 2024 local elections.
There will be no more counting for the Enniscorthy area tonight. A complete recount has been called for and will resume at 9am on Monday morning.
First Count for Enniscorthy district has just been announced, Outgoing councillors Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael) and Aidan Browne (Fianna Fail) have been elected.
John O’Rourke (Independent), Barbara-Anne Murphy (Fianna Fail) and Pat Kehoe (Fine Gael) were all elected on Count 8.
FIRST COUNT Total Poll 11,410; Quota 1,608; 6 Seats; 12 Candidates. BYRNE, Cathal (Fine Gael) 2,275 ELECTED BROWNE, Aidan (Fianna Fáil) 1,617 ELECTED MURPHY, Barbara-Anne (Fianna Fáil) 1,340 O’ROURKE, John (Independent) 1,162 OWENS, Jackser (Independent) 1,141 KEHOE, Pat (Fine Gael) 937 NOLAN, Colette (Sinn Fein) 693 WHEELOCK, Cyril (Independent) 660, WALL, Majella (Independent) 597 DOYLE, Eamonn (Independent) 296 Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN, Alfie (Sinn Féin) 276 CAHILL-FLYNN, Brendan (Green Party) 259
SECOND COUNT Distribution of Byrne’s surplus 667. MURPHY +96 1,436 O’ROURKE +61 !,2232 OWENS +51 1,192 KEHOE +249 1,186 WHEELOCK +69 729 NOLAN +20 713 WALL +61 658 DOYLE +14 310 CAHILL-FLYNN +38 297 Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN +8 284
THIRD COUNT Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN eliminated. Distribution of 284 votes. MURPHY +7 11,443 O’ROURKE +34 1,257 OWENS +22 1,214 KEHOE +3 1,189 NOLAN +169 882 WHEELOCK +5 734 WALL +16 674 DOYLE +8 318 CAHILL FLYNN +11 308. Non-transferable 9
SEVENTH COUNT Distribution of Wheelock’s vote of 1,017. MURPHY +1 1,562 O’ROURKE +1 1,526 OWENS +2 1,446 KEHOE +3 1,299 NOLAN +1 1,022
EIGHTH COUNT Following checking of Nolan’s vote of 1,022 O’ROURKE +177 1,703 ELECTED MURPHY +130 1,694 ELECTED OWENS +229 1,675 ELECTED BROWNE +0 1,608 ELECTED BYRNE +0 1,608 ELECTED KEHOE +170 1,467 ELECTED NOLAN +55 1,077
