Riverchapel Community Complex update

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council At the December meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council it was reported that following a meeting on the site of the proposed Riverchapel Community Complex with the appointed design team last summer further discussions have taken place regarding the final design and costs which haveContinue reading “Riverchapel Community Complex update”

Coolgreany shop closed due to fire

By Dan Walsh O’Rafferty’s XL shop in Coolgreany is closed until further notice following damage sustained in an early morning fire at the premises last Friday. Fire crews arrived quickly and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread further through the building. No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under controlContinue reading “Coolgreany shop closed due to fire”

Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights

By Dan Walsh in Gorey Christmas is officially launched in North Wexford. The Big Christmas Switch-On illuminated Gorey last evening with an estimated 10,000 packing Main Steet for the seasonal family event with a guest appearance by Santa Claus ably assisted by Mrs Claus. Some said it was the largest crowd ever seen at aContinue reading “Gorey shines with festive Christmas lights”

Water supply returns to Gorey

By Dan Walsh Repairs to a burst water main impacting supply in Gorey have been completed, and water is returning to affected customers in Gorey, Creagh Demesne and other areas. Following repairs, it typically takes two to three hours for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage. It may takeContinue reading “Water supply returns to Gorey”

Water service interruption in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main and restore water to impacted customers in Gorey, Creagh Demesne, Clonattin, and the surrounding areas.  “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while repair works are underway,” said a spokesperson for Uisce Éireann. Continue reading “Water service interruption in Gorey”

€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to receive €897,416 for three outdoor recreation projects in Co. Wexford. The funding goes to Coolgreany, Carne and Wellingtonbridge. €197,416 has been approved for the installation of a footpath from Coolgreany village to the entrance of Ballyfad Woods in North Wexford. Chairman of Wexford County Council and memberContinue reading “€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects”

Old landfill sites to become public spaces

By Dan Walsh County Wexford’s four historic landfill sites are due to be transformed into public areas in the coming years. These sites include Carcur near Wexford Town, Lucas Park near Enniscorthy, Ballykeerougue near Campile in the New Ross Municipal District and Gorteen near Inch in the Gorey Municipal District. The Creative Ireland programme atContinue reading “Old landfill sites to become public spaces”

Update on Gorey health projects

By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford Deputy Brian Brennan requested “an update on behalf of the people of Gorey on the new ambulance station and the primary healthcare centre”, with the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill in Dail Éireann yesterday (Friday) and the outcome appears to be ‘positive’. Deputy Brennan said; “GoreyContinue reading “Update on Gorey health projects”

Courtown Riverchapel Town First Plan is adopted

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Offices The Courtown Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan was adopted by the Town Team at a meting on Monday and the final draft was presented at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Offices. Cathaoirleach Cllr Donal Kenny presided. The report was presentedContinue reading “Courtown Riverchapel Town First Plan is adopted”

Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan

By Dan Walsh in Courtown A draft copy of the Courtown and Riverchapel Town Centre First Plan went to public consultation at the Tara Vie Hotel, Courtown, on Monday, and there was strong interest in the 48-page comprehensive document that is in its early stage. Town First Regeneration Officer at Wexford County Council, Mick McCormackContinue reading “Courtown and Riverchapel Town Plan”