Death of businessman David F. Bolger

By Dan Walsh The funeral takes place today (Friday) of well-known and respected businessman, David F. Bolger, Millmount, Gorey, who will be laid to rest in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Ferns. Mr Bolger passed away on Wednesday, July 10th – the day of his 90th birthday. He was former Chairman and Managing Director of John BolgerContinue reading “Death of businessman David F. Bolger”

Conserving water across County Wexford

By Dan Walsh An innovative Certified Water Stewardship Workshop has been launched in partnership with Uisce Éireann, County Wexford Chamber and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet to support small to medium Irish businesses and facilities in Wexford as they seek to improve water stewardship practices and become more sustainable, introduce water stewardship and opportunities for quickContinue reading “Conserving water across County Wexford”

John Murphy reappointed Chairperson at Tirlán Co-Op agm

By Dan Walsh Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited has confirmed that Wexford farmer John G. Murphy from Ballinacoola, Craanford, Gorey, has been reappointed as Chairperson for a further two-year term. Chairperson Murphy was appointed to the Board on June 29th, 2010, and to the position of Vice-Chairperson on June 2nd, 2017. He was first appointed ChairpersonContinue reading “John Murphy reappointed Chairperson at Tirlán Co-Op agm”

Enniscorthy Forum hosts buildings action summit

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Forum hosted the second summit of its Buildings Action Coalition with the theme “Metrics of Success: Securing Real Progress Toward Sustainable Buildings”, bringing together officials and staff from both national and international government, policy experts, and leading building practitioners to explore how to decarbonise buildings and create more resilient livable communities. The EnniscorthyContinue reading “Enniscorthy Forum hosts buildings action summit”

Minister supports Enniscorthy jobs

By Dan Walsh Minister for Finance Micheal McGrath TD was in Enniscorthy today with Platinum Homecare at the Peare Campus, Old Dublin Road, for an important jobs’ announcement. Founded in February 2023 by two entrepreneurs with a strong Co. Wexford background, Ed Murphy and Dermot Bolger, and supported by Charlotte Reilly, Platinum Homecare has putContinue reading “Minister supports Enniscorthy jobs”

Lorcan Kinsella is Chamber President

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has announced the appointment of Lorcan Kinsella as its new President, a position effective since the recent annual general meeting and viewed as a significant milestone in the Chamber’s history, symbolising a new era of leadership and innovation.   Mr. Kinsella envisions a Chamber that is at the forefrontContinue reading “Lorcan Kinsella is Chamber President”

60 businesses leaders attend conference

By Dan Walsh More than 60 business leaders gathered in ‘the Street’ at Wexford County Council for the Making Sustainability Happen: Funding Pathways and Success Stories Conference where the objective was to create awareness of sustainability supports via the Local Enterprise Office and partner agencies and to encourage the business community in the South EastContinue reading “60 businesses leaders attend conference”

Wexford Women’s Enterprise Day

By Dan Walsh Over 130 female entrepreneurs, women in business and female-led businesses from all over County Wexford gathered in Newbay House Hotel, Wexford, yesterday (Thursday) to celebrate the 16th National Women’s Enterprise Day 2023. Wexford town-native Theresa Grant OBE led the panel of homegrown and international speakers and shared her story of delivering high-valueContinue reading “Wexford Women’s Enterprise Day”

Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A significant signing ceremony took place at a reception in Enniscorthy Castle last evening (Wednesday) reciprocating the Enniscorthy Forum recently signed MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to create a collaboration going forward between the Forum’s Building Action Coalition (BAC) and UNEP’s Global Alliance forContinue reading “Enniscorthy signs MOU with UNEP”

Tirlán opens regional HQ in Kilkenny

By Dan Walsh Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, the world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, today officially opened its new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny. The new offices are designed as a blended workplace in line with Government aims onContinue reading “Tirlán opens regional HQ in Kilkenny”