North Wexford prepares for summer season

By Dan Walsh Coastal matters were raised at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council where members were keen to be fully prepared for the tourism season. A range of relevant topics were aired in the Chamber. Cllr Mary Farrell had questions about the beach and dune restoration programme at Morriscastle. She saidContinue reading “North Wexford prepares for summer season”

No vestige remains of Gorey heritage house

By Dan Walsh It was confirmed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council that the ruins of St. Waleran’s House at Ballytegan, on the outskirts of Gorey, and the associated out-buildings have been demolished. St. Waleran’s was destroyed in an outbreak of fire in June 2018 and the site of the ruinsContinue reading “No vestige remains of Gorey heritage house”

Gorey Local Area Plan extended by three years

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Chamber Due to a lack of resources at Wexford County Council the members of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, at yesterday’s (Tuesday) March meeting, unanimously agreed to a three-year time frame extension to the Gorey Local Area Plan. Senior Planner at Wexford County Council, Diarmuid Houston, addressing the meeting in GoreyContinue reading “Gorey Local Area Plan extended by three years”

Call for improved dental services in Gorey

By Dan Walsh A call has been made to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD in relation to a lack of dental services in North Wexford and the need for the HSE to evaluate the problem and take appropriate action. Cllr Joe Sullivan said it has come to his attention that there are onlyContinue reading “Call for improved dental services in Gorey”

Call for more Garda resources in Gorey

By Dan Walsh With the busy St. Patrick’s weekend approaching and significantly increased numbers anticipated in Gorey town and the coastal district and participating in the many activities planned a local councillor has called for extra resources for Gardaí in the North Wexford area. Cllr Andrew Bolger has called on the Department of Justice andContinue reading “Call for more Garda resources in Gorey”

Ballygarrett gets new water mains

By Dan Walsh Irish Water, in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing ageing, problematic water mains in Ballygarret to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The works involve the replacement of approximately 2,300 metres of problematic water mains with new larger capacity modern pipes. The programme to replaceContinue reading “Ballygarrett gets new water mains”

Joe Dixon is Gorey’s Grand Marshal

By Dan Walsh in Gorey Ace photographer and community activist with Cycle Against Suicide, Joe Dixon is the Grand Marshal for the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Gorey on March 17th and he proudly accepted the honour at tonight’s launch held in Browne’s Lounge, The Parade, Gorey. This will be the first parade sinceContinue reading “Joe Dixon is Gorey’s Grand Marshal”

Love Gorey or Craanford or Blackwater?

By Dan Walsh Promotion of Gorey and North Wexford going forward was the theme of a presentation to the members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at last Tuesday’s January meeting held in Gorey Courthouse under Covid-19 guidelines given by Norma Quinsey. Cllr Pip Breen was in the chair. Ms Quinsey gave a detailed accountContinue reading “Love Gorey or Craanford or Blackwater?”

Housing crisis in North Wexford

By Dan Walsh The five-year (2022-2026) Housing For All Plan is being presented to District Councils across the county and the members of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District were given details at the monthly meeting on Tuesday. The policy has four pathways to achieving housing for all; supporting home ownership and increasing affordability, eradicating homelessness, increasingContinue reading “Housing crisis in North Wexford”

Focus on Gorey’s Market House in 2022

By Dan Walsh Gorey’s historic Market House on the Main Street should be prioritised for development during 2022 and there was strong support from members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held under Covid-19 guidelines in Gorey Courthouse this afternoon. Cllr Joe Sullivan suggested that the Market House be placed inContinue reading “Focus on Gorey’s Market House in 2022”