€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?”

Kilmuckridge sunflowers are thriving

By Dan Walsh The Kilmuckridge Sunflower Field will open again this summer, with proceeds going to The Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy. Following the incredible success of last year’s event, which attracted thousands of visitors from across Ireland, the sunflower field will reopen for its second year, promising not only a stunning display butContinue reading “Kilmuckridge sunflowers are thriving”

Signs of the times at Courtown!

An Opinion Piece by Dan Walsh Courtown featured in an RTE News package during the week where the emphasis was on coastal erosion, climate change and the effectiveness, or not, of the rock armour development and a focus where the sea has gone beyond rock armour. I am regularly in Courtown and support the localsContinue reading “Signs of the times at Courtown!”