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”

Gorey hosting festival this weekend

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Market House Festival The music is playing from the big stage on the Main Street, Gorey, tonight, as the 2025 Market House Festival gets into the rhythm and a large crowd is present. There was no formal opening ceremony, it was straight into the music. Live music, arts and familyContinue reading “Gorey hosting festival this weekend”

Warm farewell to Gorey District Manager

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge District Council meeting Philip Knight, Gorey Kilmuckridge District Manager for over four years, delivered his final report at Tuesday’s monthly meeting held in the Civic Centre, Gorey, where members offered high praise and paid glowing tributes. Mr Knight’s replacement, Anita McLoughlin, who started her local authority career in NewContinue reading “Warm farewell to Gorey District Manager”

NEWS UPDATE; Do people oppose school safety projects?

NEWS UPDATE. By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting (Tuesday). The proposed Safe Route To Schools programme for Kiltealy was on the agenda at today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting held in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, but members voted 3-2 to hold the meeting ‘in committee’ CllrContinue reading “NEWS UPDATE; Do people oppose school safety projects?”