By Dan Walsh In association with Dublin City University Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District and Wexford County Council are engaging with a pilot project using the latest technology to explore smart tourism and public engagement! It’s called Hello Lamp Post. The public is encouraged to engage with objects in local streets in an innovative and playful wayContinue reading “Talking to the Lamp Post in Gorey”
Tag Archives: Gorey-Kilmuckridge Council
No murals on the walls of Gorey
By Dan Walsh Plans for the Centenary Programme was controversial amongst members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, where Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen was on hand to calm matters. Prior to the meeting, Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain claims he contacted his Council colleagues seeking theirContinue reading “No murals on the walls of Gorey”
Gorey newspaper making headlines
By Dan Walsh Cllr Diarmuid Devereux told today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal that THE GUARDIAN offices in Gorey is closed and he wanted to say to local journalist Cathy Lee, who was present at the meeting, that it was a great pleasure for us all (fellow members and officials) to have worked with theContinue reading “Gorey newspaper making headlines”
Water woes in Gorey again!
By Dan Walsh Discolouration of drinking water has featured on social media in the Gorey town area today. Wexford County Council text alerts say that discolouration of water may be experienced in Millands and surrounding areas. Water mains flushing is taking place at Millands from 2.30pm to 5pm. A number of investigations are in progressContinue reading “Water woes in Gorey again!”
Gorey water scandal investigation
By Dan Walsh A serious incident that occurred at the Creagh Water Plant in Gorey where 52 people are known to have fallen ill and the matter was discussed at ministerial level last Saturday in Dublin is continuing and WexfordLocal.com has learned that local representatives are to meet with Irish Water management to discuss theContinue reading “Gorey water scandal investigation”
Gorey people fell ill after water issues
By Dan Walsh Cllr Andrew Bolger is demanding that a representative of Irish Water attend the September meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Council meeting to explain issues around the water quality in the town after it is alleged that several people have become very ill, and in some cases, were referred to hospital. Cllr Bolger toldContinue reading “Gorey people fell ill after water issues”
Addicts are victims of drug crime; Cllr Sullivan
By Dan Walsh Gorey-Kilmuckridge Cllr Joe Sullivan has spoken out about the war on drugs in North Wexford and has concerns about the addicts and the dealers and believes that only by treating addicts with respect and giving them back their sense of pride can the war be won! Cllr Sullivan claims what is neededContinue reading “Addicts are victims of drug crime; Cllr Sullivan”
Jet Ski anger divides Council opinion
By Dan Walsh A contentious failed motion that stated; “We remove the permission for jet ski’s from Courtown bye-laws in line with other beaches in the county.” was defeated by 5 votes to 4 at the June meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and the issue surfaced again today and once more emotions went skywardsContinue reading “Jet Ski anger divides Council opinion”
Attempt to ban jet ski’s in Courtown fails!
By Dan Walsh A contentious motion moved by Cllr Fionntán Ó Suilleabháin (and seconded by Cllr Joe Sullivan) stating “We remove the permission for jet ski’s from Courtown bye-laws in line with other beaches in the county.” was defeated by 5 votes to 4 at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held withContinue reading “Attempt to ban jet ski’s in Courtown fails!”
Gorey Town Park ‘open for anti-social behaviour’
By Dan Walsh Years of frustration on the length of time taken to complete Gorey Town Park re-development and the escalating cost of the project exploded into anger at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held under Microsoft Teams Covid-19 protocols where members were vociferous in calling for a completion of the work.Continue reading “Gorey Town Park ‘open for anti-social behaviour’”
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