By Dan Walsh Over 300 sandbags were deployed in Gorey today after the community woke up to serious flooding following a night of heavy rain which appeared to come as a shock to many. However, the town is clear tonight and fingers are crossed for a normal night without further heavy rain! Cllr Andrew BolgerContinue reading “Water levels fall in Gorey tonight”
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CCTV is off but illegal dumping is up!
By Dan Walsh A directive from the Data Protection Commissioner that CCTV footage can not be used as evidence against illegal dumping activity has left councillors bewildered and strong voices were aired at Tuesday’s meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under public health guidelines by Microsoft Teams. Cllr Fionntán Ó’Suilleabhán felt the GDPR issue canContinue reading “CCTV is off but illegal dumping is up!”
Good news for Gorey and Courtown
By Dan Walsh A submission for funding has been activated under the Active Travel Scheme to progress the Courtown to Gorey footpath that would bring the project up to the tendering stage. The news was welcomed by members at today’s January meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District held under public health guidelines by Microsoft Teams. ExecutiveContinue reading “Good news for Gorey and Courtown”
Christmas Lights on in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Normally thousands of people would turn out to be part of the switch-on of the Christmas Lights in Gorey, but the Covid 19 restrictions caused a change to the plans and instead of a family celebration, the lights ‘just came on quietly’ in Gorey tonight. They are stunning and bright and theContinue reading “Christmas Lights on in Gorey”
And the winner is… Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh Kilmuckridge are the winners of the Co-Operation Ireland IPB Insurance Pride of Place award for Islands and Coastal Communities. The great news was announced by Marty Morrissey at the Award Ceremony held online this evening. Cllr Mary Farrell said; “A wonderful achievement for our community, the District and the County. Thank youContinue reading “And the winner is… Kilmuckridge”
Eyes in the sky around Courtown
By Dan Walsh A new CCTV system using 21 cameras at seven locations is operational in the Courtown and Riverchapel areas of North Wexford. The November meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council facilitated by Microsoft Teams to comply with Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions took place yesterday (Tuesday) where members welcomed the development. Approval from theContinue reading “Eyes in the sky around Courtown”
Extra Garda patrols at Gorey Town Park
By Dan Walsh Extra Garda patrols have been drafted into Gorey Town Park, which is in effect a building site, following reports of anti-social behaviour there, the members of Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Council were informed at the September meeting held under Covid-19 government guidelines at Gorey Courthouse. Cllr Diarmuid Devereux described the ugly sight of individualsContinue reading “Extra Garda patrols at Gorey Town Park”
Colour code conundrum at bottle bank!
By Dan Walsh at Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Council meeting “There’s a green one and a pink oneAnd a blue one and a yellow oneAnd they’re all made out of ticky-tackyAnd they all look just the same” A line from the song Little Boxes written and performed by Malvina Reynolds in 1962 and recorded by many well-knownContinue reading “Colour code conundrum at bottle bank!”
In Gorey…the bus stops here!
By Dan Walsh On a previous occasion when it was suggested that the bus stop on the Main Street be moved to the Gorey railway station car park the town’s business community were having none of it…but could it become a reality this time around? Concerns were raised on the matter at today’s monthly meetingContinue reading “In Gorey…the bus stops here!”
Gorey fans cheering at home for finalists
By Dan Walsh in Gorey People of a certain vintage will recall the ‘good old days’ when they would sit on the doorstep and listen to the match on the wireless and afterwards, in the pubs, at the forge, dropping off the milk churns at the creamery or taking a break in large workforce places,Continue reading “Gorey fans cheering at home for finalists”
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