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”
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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’”
Deal is off at Gorey Market House
By Dan Walsh The future of Gorey Market House is once again uncertain despite negotiations and proposals over a long number of years; however, WexfordLocal.com understands that during discussions at a ‘behind closed doors’ meeting in the town the Chief Executive Officer of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright, informed local councillors that the Council hasContinue reading “Deal is off at Gorey Market House”
Gorey councillors support public ownership of Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh The 10-member Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council voted in favour -6 votes to 4 -calling on Wexford County Council to take public ownership of Courtown Woods in response to the controversial campaign known locally as ‘Protect Courtown Woods’ which notched up around 8,000 signatures in a local petition and was supported by 800Continue reading “Gorey councillors support public ownership of Courtown Woods”
No Blue Flags for Ballymoney and Courtown
By Dan Walsh Ballymoney and Courtown will be without Blue Flag status this summer according to Cliona Connolly of the Environment Department at Wexford County Council who addressed members at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under Microsoft Teams under Covid-19 protocols. Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach, presided. Courtown is being monitored butContinue reading “No Blue Flags for Ballymoney and Courtown”
€1.5m facelift for Gorey’s Esmonde St
By Dan Walsh Despite an application for the development of Esmonde St in Gorey under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) being unsuccessful Wexford County Council intends proceeding with a scaled-back project that would achieve the same aims costing upwards of €1.5 million. The announcement was made by the CEO, Tom Enright, who addressedContinue reading “€1.5m facelift for Gorey’s Esmonde St”
Gorey Town Park; “Are we stopped at €2.76m?”
By Dan Walsh There were robust exchanges concerning the delay in completing Gorey Town Park and the escalating cost of the project when members assembled electronically for the March meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held by Microsoft Teams within the Covid-19 guidelines last Tuesday. Cathaoirleach Cllr Joe Sullivan, who described the situation as ‘aContinue reading “Gorey Town Park; “Are we stopped at €2.76m?””
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