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”
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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!”
Gorey Market House Festival 2025
By Dan Walsh Gorey is preparing for exciting summer celebrations as plans are announced for the Gorey Market House Festival 2025 which takes place Friday to Sunday, July 18th-20th, promising three unforgettable days of live music, arts and family fun. The festival promises an electric mix of local talent and headline acts, family friendlyevents, aContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival 2025”
Cllr Joe Sullivan is Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh at the annual general meeting of Wexford County Council Cllr Joe Sullivan was today elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual general meeting in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr Oliver Walsh is the Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr Sullivan’s nomination was proposed by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and seconded by CllrContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan is Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council”
Gorey water supply interruption
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann teams are currently repairing a burst water main that has reduced flow to the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey. The burst is disrupting water supply for Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey Town, Tara Hill, Ballymoney, and nearby areas. Crews are on site and are working to repair the burst.Continue reading “Gorey water supply interruption”
Cllr Kenny back in Gorey Kilmuckrige Chair
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge District annual general meeting in Gorey Popular Fianna Fáil member Cllr Donal Kenny is the new Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council following his election at the annual general meeting held in Gorey Council Chamber today. Proposed by Cllr Pip Breen and seconded by Cllr Anthony Donohoe, CllrContinue reading “Cllr Kenny back in Gorey Kilmuckrige Chair”
Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Patricia Byrne was welcomed as the new councillor at Wexford County Council’s meeting today, filling the Fine Gael seat vacated by Cllr Cathal Byrne’s election to Seanad Éireann last February. Cllr Byrne was officially nominated by Cllr Pat Kehoe and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy. SheContinue reading “Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat”
Stop the lights at Gorey Bridge
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting Plans to replace the temporary traffic lights on Arklow Road at the Ballytegan Road junction and before the railway bridge with a permanent set of traffic lights were discussed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. Cllr Joe Sullivan raisedContinue reading “Stop the lights at Gorey Bridge”
Final chance to visit Gorey Market House
By Dan Walsh Gorey Market House will be open to the public today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am to 4pm. This is an opportunity to visit the building before renovation works begin later this year. This will be a final chance for the public to see the building as it stands today, ahead ofContinue reading “Final chance to visit Gorey Market House”
Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal Council monthly meeting At today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr Oliver Walsh recalled the ‘serious incident of the fire on Tara Hill over the weekend” and he commended the bravery of everyone involved including the fire service, road crews, Gardaí, Coillte, the AirContinue reading “Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire”
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