By Dan Walsh Seventeen community halls and centres in County Wexford will receive over €381,000 in Government funding for essential building repairs, refurbishment and improvements. The funding, announced today by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD, will support a wide range of projects aimed at improving community facilities acrossContinue reading “€381,000 for 17 Wexford community halls and centres”
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48 new social homes allocated in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has officially opened 48 new social homes in Plás Fhearann Hiúéid, Hewitsland, New Ross, delivered by Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body (AHB). Minister Browne said: “It is a pleasure to be in New Ross today to officially open these 48 new socialContinue reading “48 new social homes allocated in New Ross”
Gorey Market House project ready to commence
By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
Seeking old photos of North Wexford?
By Dan Walsh The Residents of Oakfield Nursing Home, Co. Wexford and traditional singer and folklorist Rachel Uí Fhaoláin are looking for some help please with the development of their special award-winning childhood memory collecting project ‘Dearest Child‘. Do you have old photos of North Wexford in your family albums that you would be happyContinue reading “Seeking old photos of North Wexford?”
Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Annual Meeting in Gorey “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to accept the position of Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and I would like to thank my fellow councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me,” the words of Cllr Mary Farrell who was elected unopposedContinue reading “Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach”
Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has welcomed the strong level of public interest shown at a recent Affordable Housing Information Event for the An Lisín Mór development in Coolballow, Wexford. The event, held at Whites Hotel, attracted a significant attendance of prospective homebuyers eager to learn more about the upcoming release of homes underContinue reading “Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.”
Africa Day in Min Ryan Park
By Dan Walsh Min Ryan Park in Kileens on the outskirts of Wexford town is the place to be for a celebration of culture, community and connection on Sunday. It is Africa Day from 2-5pm and there is an open invitation to as many people as possible to get involved and share in the familyContinue reading “Africa Day in Min Ryan Park”
Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting at Gorey Civic Offices Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council has voted 9-1 calling on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for Kilmichael Windfarm due to the overwhelming opposition to the project by the residents in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper, Slievebawn, Monaseed Demense and Kilmichael Gorey.Continue reading “Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm”
Community Concert in Christ Church
By Dan Walsh The organisers are particularly excited about The Gorey May Bush Féile 2026 Community Concert in Christ Church Gorey this year and are especially calling on the community to come out and support the evening. This much-loved intergenerational community event will once again bring together local musicians, singers, and performers for an eveningContinue reading “Community Concert in Christ Church”
Sign fell down at 1798 Centre
By Dan Walsh A large portion of the signage on the roof at the entrance of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has come crashing to the ground. The unprecedented incident happened last week ahead of the busy Easter period at the Centre, however, the soothing news is that the Centre continues to welcomeContinue reading “Sign fell down at 1798 Centre”
