New Ross teacher, Grainne Lyng – who was honoured with the overall Student of the Year Award – is pictured celebrating with her sons Rian (11) and Aron (7), at Dublin’s Convention Centre during the annual Hibernia College Conferring ceremony.
By Dan Walsh
Post-Primary Education graduate, Grainne Lyng had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently.
In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Grainne was honoured with the overall Student of the Year Award – presented by the College to the student in each cohort with the highest grade across the Post-Primary programme.
A teacher at Good Counsel College, New Ross, Grainne was one of over 930 graduates from all 26 counties to qualify with Masters in Primary and Post-Primary teaching, or with a Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education.
Congratulating her, Dr Mary Kelly, Academic Dean at Hibernia College, said all graduating will help shape futures, inspire change, and contribute to the betterment of society in ways that extend far beyond the classroom.
Galbally Sports & Leisure Club are calling for support for the Galbally Tractor Run and Bree Mini Tractor Run taking place next Sunday, December 8th.
Tractor Run leaves Galbally at 1pm, Mini Tractor Run starts in Bree at 3pm. The organisers are appealing for donations of baked goods and volunteers to help on the day with teas/coffee and stewards.
Please contact us on 086-8334136 if you would like to get involved.
The 8-year-old girl who died following an assault at a domestic residence on Lower William Street, New Ross, has been named as Malika Al Kattib.
New Ross Educate Together National School has said it is deeply saddened by the death of one of their pupils, describing the incident as “a terrible tragedy”.
A Book of Condolences will be open to the public for signing at The Tholsel at the request of Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 11.45pm on Sunday night.
The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment but passed away from her injuries soon after arrival at 12.45am.
The scene remains preserved for forensic examination.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426030, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station.
At the Affordable Housing Information event in Gorey Civic Centre were (left to right); Cllr. Nicky Boland Gorey/Kilmuckridge Municipal District, Cllr. Pip Breen Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr. Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach Gorey/Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and Cllr. Donal Kenny Gorey/Kilmuckridge Municipal District.
By Dan Walsh
A total of 20 affordable housing units are to be delivered in the Radharc Na Beannóige scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey, which is the first housing scheme to include affordable housing in County Wexford under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ policy.
There was standing room only at a public information event in Gorey Civic Square recently where Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr. Pip Breen joined the Cathaoirleach of the Gorey/Kilmuckridge district, Cllr Oliver Walsh and elected members from the district, to launch the information event.
The development which is being constructed by Mythen Construction in partnership with Wexford County Council, will provide new homes for sale via Wexford County Council’s ‘local authority affordable purchase’ scheme.
Speaking at the event, Cathaoirleach of Wexford Council, Cllr Pip Breen stated; “It’s great to see so many of you joining us here this evening, Wexford County Council is actively working on developing an affordable housing programme for county Wexford and we hope tonight’s event helps you in your housing journey’.
The housing information event was an opportunity for applicants to learn about the affordable housing scheme, the application process and for interested applicants to speak to staff members from approved mortgage teams who were available on the day.
Work on the 20 A Rated Energy Efficient homes in the development has commenced with the first phase to be delivered mid-2025 with the remaining units to be developed later next year.
Cathaoirleach of the Gorey/Kilmuckridge district, Cllr Oliver Walsh said; “the construction of this pilot affordable housing project in the county, led by Wexford County Council, will provide much needed affordable homes in Gorey for first time buyers and fresh start applicants.” He added; “The groundwork for this scheme started some time ago, I want to thank everyone who helped to get us to here today.”
The scheme is due to be advertised early in the new year, with applications accepted via an online application portal which is scheduled to go live in February 2025.
Information for the housing scheme is available at www.radharcnabeannoige.ie, with affordable housing information available on the affordable housing section of Wexford County Council’s website.
The scene at New Ross remains preserved for forensic examination.
By Dan Walsh
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances in which an 8-year-old girl has died following a fatal assault at a domestic residence on Lower William Street, New Ross last night.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 11.45pm.
The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment but has since passed away from her injuries in the early hours of this morning.
A woman and man (30s) are receiving treatment in hospital too and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The scene remains preserved for forensic examination.
A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at New Ross Garda Station.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426030, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station.
A treble for Rob James at the Carlow Farmers Foxhounds point-to-point at Borris House today takes the Killanne rider to the 14-winner mark for the season and tonight he shares the leadership of the point-to-point riders’ championship with Barry O’Neill.
James won the maiden race for four-year-old mares on newcomer Heron In The Park for Donnchadh Doyle by nine and a half lengths and then was mounted by Donnchadh’s brother, Sean Doyle, on another newcomer Hold The Serve in division one of the maiden race for four year old geldings and that ended happily with a two lengths success.
ROB JAMES.. three winners at Borrisi House today.
James’ treble was completed when he partnered Jump Style for Colin Bowe in the maiden race for five-year-olds and came home clear of the field by two lengths.
Barry Stone rode his 50th career winner aboard newcomer Means Miracle in the colours of Peter Aspel and trained at Tomhaggard by Benny Walsh in the maiden race for five-year-old mares. Thirteen lengths to spare. Eoin Staples enjoyed his fourth success of the season on Edward O’Grady’s Priory Park in the open race confined to novice riders.
There was also racing today at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork, where Eamonn Doyle, brother of Donnchadh and Sean who were in winning form at Borris House, saddled newcomer Kings Bucks who won by a head in division one of the maiden race for four-year-olds and the first of a double success for Jamie Scallan. Scallan teamed up with Sean Doyle, a double on the day, aboard Between Waters who had 32 lengths to spare at the finish of the mares Winner of Two race.
Jonathan Fogarty who had a treble success at Killinick last week was in the winners’ enclosure again today. He saddled newcomer Walk Tall in division two of the maiden race for four-year-olds which resulted in a two and a half lengths victory ridden by Noel McParlan.
Another good Sunday for the Wexford raiders. Last week we missed the victory of Rouben who dead-heated in the four-year-old maiden race at Moig South handled and ridden by Luke Murphy from Inch, Gorey.
Winners in the 4-seat Wexford constituency. (left to right); Verona Murphy, James Browne, George Lawlor and Johnny Mythen. (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Count Centre
It’s all over at the Wexford Count Centre and the Wexford constituency team for the 34th Dáil is Verona Murphy (Non-Party), James Browne (Fianna Fail), Johnny Mythen (Sinn Fein) and George Lawlor (The Labour Party).
Verona Murphy was elected on the First Count last night with 11,340 first preferences. James Browne (11,292), Johnny Mythen (10,550), and George Lawlor (10,066) were all elected on the 11th count this evening. The candidate that lost out was Cathal Byrne (7,439). All the remaining candidates were eliminated along the way.
Wexford is on the eighth count at lunchtime and high profile candidates Michael Sheehan, Mick Wallace, Michelle O’Neill and Jackser Owens have all been eliminated. Bridín Murphy is out of the race on the ninth count. And Aontú candidate Jim Codd goes out on the 10th count with 5,078 for distribution amongst the remainder – James Browne, Cathal Byrne, George Lawlor and Johnny Mythen.
VERONA MURPHY… elected on the First Count (Pic; WexfordLocal.com)
Outgoing Deputy Verona Murphy was elected on the first count in the Wexford constituency with 11,340 first preferences last night.
No one elected so far today, but the trio likely to fill the remaining seats are James Browne (Fianna Fail), Johnny Mythen (Sinn Fein) and newcomer George Lawlor of The Labour Party.
The new TDs for the Wicklow-Wexford constituency. (left to right); Barry Brennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain and Malcolm Byrne.
By Dan Walsh
County Wexford will have seven TD’s in the 34th Dáil, which is an unprecedented achievement after three candidates from Wexford have been elected to the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency. The official declaration was made at the Count Centre in Kilanerin Community Centre.
Newcomer Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) topped the poll with 10,339 votes and was immediately followed by Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin) with 10,222 votes. Malcolm Byrne was elected without reaching the quota on 9,156 votes. The only other candidate standing was Pat Kennedy (Fianna Fáil) with a final tally of 6,609.
Poll topper Brian Brennan is a well-known businessman who lives in Gorey but spent most of his working life in Arklow. He ran the family business, The 64 in Gorey and spent nearly 20 years in Arklow as the proprietor of the Arklow Bay Hotel, operating the Brennan Hotel Group and employing over 600 people.
Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin works as a Special Education Teacher in Gaelscoil Moshíológ and Coolgreany National School. He was elected to Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council since 2014 and served a term as Leas-Cathaoirleach during the 2023-’24 term.
Malcolm Byrne was first elected to Gorey Town Commissioners in 1999 and served as a councillor until 2019 including a term as Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council. He was elected to Dáil Éireann in November 2019, but lost his seat in the following February General Election and became one of the shortest serving TDs in the history of the State.
The count in the new 3-seat Wicklow-Wexford constituency will recommence this Sunday morning at 9am at the Count Centre in Kilanerin Community Centre.
There appears to be an extraordinary result emerging with all three seats going the way of North Wexford candidates – Brian Brennan (Fine Gael), Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil) and Sinn Fein’s Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin.
Brian Brennan of Fine Gael remains in the lead with 9,112 votes followed by Malcolm Byrne of Fianna Fáil on 8,577 and then Ó Súilleabhán.
Aontú’s Sinéad Boland has been eliminated and her votes (1,667) will be distributed.
BRIAN BRENNAN
Count 4 will resume in the morning. Quota is 9,560.
Sinéad Boland (Aon) 1,667
Brian Brennan (FG) 9,112
Malcolm Byrne (FF) 8,577
Pat Kennedy (FF) 5,597
Peir Leonard (Ind) 4,606
Fionntán O’Súilleabháin (SF) 8,475
Aontú’s Sinéad Boland is eliminated. Votes to be distributed tomorrow
Ann Walsh of the Green party has been eliminated and her 910 votes are currently being distributed.
FIONNTÁIN Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN
Count 2: Distribution of Lawlor and Nolan votes
Quota 9,560
Boland (Aon) 1,545
Brennan (FG) 8,856
Byrne (FF) 8,344
Kennedy (FF) 5,493
Leonard (Ind) 4,134
O’Keefe (PBP/Sol) 1,089
O’Súilleabháin (SF) 7,790
Walsh (GP) 910
Ann Walsh of the Green Party eliminated. 910 votes distributed.
MALCOLM BYRNE
Following the first count in the Wicklow-Wexford constituency, Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan leads the way with 8,820 votes, followed by Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne on 8,311.
Fionntán Ó Súilleabhán of Sinn Féin is in third with 7,719 and Fianna Fáil’s Pat Kennedy, who is based in the South Wicklow area of the constituency, received 5,478 votes.
Independent candidate Pier Leonard who is a councillor also based in South Wicklow – in the town of Arklow – received 3,824.
Aontú’s Sineád Boland who is from Kilmacanogue which is outside the constituency received 1,350 votes; Asilinn O’Keefe of Solidarity/People Before Profit received 1,021 votes while Ann Walsh of the Green Party received 897.
With a total valid poll of 38,236; no one has reached the quota of 9,560 in the first count.
Frances Lawlor of Independent Ireland who received 648 votes and Independent IIse Maria Nolan who received 168 votes have been eliminated.
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