European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh A 20-strong delegation of Harbour Masters from across Europe, including representatives from Portsmouth, the Port of Dover, Ystad, Jersey, and the Port of Tyne, visited Rosslare Europort on Wednesday to witness digital transformation in live operation.  The purpose of the visit was to showcase Rosslare Europort’s SmartPort technology, a key component ofContinue reading “European Harbour Masters visit to Rosslare Europort”

Co. Wexford Chamber honours Jimmy Gahan

By Dan Walsh Jimmy Gahan is one of Enniscorthy’s best known citizens and he has been honoured by County Wexford Chamber “for the many years of dedicated service he has provided to Enniscorthy.” Jimmy joined the former Enniscorthy Chamber as a Development Officer in 2018 and helped guide the Enniscorthy District through its integration withContinue reading “Co. Wexford Chamber honours Jimmy Gahan”

County Wexford Business Awards launch

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the launch of the County Wexford Business Awards 2025. The annual County Wexford Business Awards have earned a well-deserved reputation for being both prestigious and highly successful. With 18 award categories open for nominations, there is an opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors to showcase theContinue reading “County Wexford Business Awards launch”

300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?

By Dan Walsh Following a meeting between management and staff today (Tuesday) at BNY Mellon it was announced that it was closing its Wexford office with about 300 jobs impacted. The global financial firm employs about 310 employees at its offices in the Drinagh Business Park on the outskirts of Wexford town. There had beenContinue reading “300 jobs impacted in Wexford closure?”

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 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”

Business Leadership Summit was a big success

The County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit, held at Newbay House, Wexford, was a remarkable success, bringing together business leaders and innovators from across the region. The event, hosted by MC and Executive Coach Orlaith Carmody, featured a keynote address by An Post CEO David McRedmond, who captivated the audience with his insights on business transformationContinue reading “Business Leadership Summit was a big success”

Shop Local Gift Card gone live in Co. Wexford

By Dan Walsh Backed by County Wexford Chamber, the new County Wexford Shop Local Gift Card is a single gift card for the four districts of County Wexford – Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross, and Wexford Town. Businesses in County Wexford say the new gift card has benefits over the previous paper vouchers, including ease ofContinue reading “Shop Local Gift Card gone live in Co. Wexford”

Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’

By Dan Walsh at Wexford There is massive shock in social circles in Wexford town with the devastating news that Wexford’s iconic late night and music venue – The Centenary Stores on Charlotte Street – is closed. First opened in 1988 by the late Michael Tierney ‘The Stores’ as it was affectionately called was oneContinue reading “Music is silent and lights out at ‘The Stores’”

Promoting Wexford investment and job creation

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and County Wexford Chamber of Commerce have signed a new Heads of Agreement paving the way for further strategic collaboration in promoting County Wexford for investment, economic development and job creation. Wexford County Council’s economic strategy supports the creation of a dynamic economy in County Wexford that stimulates jobContinue reading “Promoting Wexford investment and job creation”