Tara Hill fire is under control

By Dan Walsh A major outbreak of fire at Tara Hill, raging since Sunday afternoon, is under control tonight. An Air Corps helicopter unit arrived at 12.40pm today (Monday) and has been very successful in dispersing water and reducing the fire, prioritising residential areas.  The fire moved from a traditional in-flame phase to dampening down.Continue reading “Tara Hill fire is under control”

Mobile saunas coming to a beach near you?

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Mobile saunas are popular at beaches and lakesides, but regulations vary. Wexford County Council discussed this issue at their monthly meeting today, and significant changes may be coming down the tracks! Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach, chaired the meeting. County Wexford bans mobile beachside saunas. Chris Mortimer ofContinue reading “Mobile saunas coming to a beach near you?”

Fringe Fleadh 2025 launch held in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council announced Fleadh Cheoil Loch Garman 2025 and Fringe Fleadh 2025 at an event held in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, last Sunday. This event signified the commencement of a lively season of Irish music, culture, and community celebration. Gorey Community School will once againContinue reading “Fringe Fleadh 2025 launch held in Gorey”

Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?

By Dan Walsh The future of the vacant former health centre in Camolin was raised at the April meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting and it has been the subject of a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Deputy Malcolm Byrne. Deputy Byrne was informed that of the 234 vacant propertiesContinue reading “Future plans for old Camolin Health Centre?”

Courtown invites community participation

By Dan Walsh The Courtown Regeneration Partnership, along with Courtown Community Council, held a public meeting recently where Mick McCormick from Wexford County Council updated attendees on the Town Centre First initiative for Courtown and Riverchapel. The government initiative, focused on long-term regeneration in the area, has included a series of meetings over the pastContinue reading “Courtown invites community participation”

Gorey water supply successfully restored

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann teams have successfully restored regular water supply to residences and businesses in Gorey following a major burst in the network. Padraig Lyng Water Operations Lead for Wexford thanked affected customers for their cooperation while the repair works were carried out. “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be caused by anContinue reading “Gorey water supply successfully restored”

Burst water main in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Gorey following a burst water main. The affected areas include The Lask, Carnew Road, Spring View, Westhill Park, Ardmore, Gorey Hill, Woodbury, Newborough, Raithin Cuilinn, Creagh Woods, St Joseph Primary School, Creagh College, Haelsciol Moshiolog, Gorey Educate Together, Pairc Na Craobhai,Continue reading “Burst water main in Gorey”

No promo signs for street businesses?

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy and Gorey Kilmuckridge meetings today According to Wexford County Council “the presentation of the town is of utmost importance” and the Council has raised concerns about the “issue of sandwich boards and bollard sleeves becoming more prevalent across the county.” The matter was raised at meetings of Gorey Kilmuckridge andContinue reading “No promo signs for street businesses?”

20 Affordable Homes for sale in Gorey

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched its first affordable housing purchase scheme for private buyers at ‘Radharc na Beannoige’, Ramsfort, Gorey. A total of 20 homes consisting of three bed units are being made available for sale by Wexford County Council through the affordable purchase arrangements, under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 andContinue reading “20 Affordable Homes for sale in Gorey”

Environment is being destroyed

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Fly tipping and illegal indiscriminate dumping of household rubbish was raised again at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held in Gorey Civic Centre. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided. Cllr Mary Farrell raised the matter of fly tipping in her district of KilmuckridgeContinue reading “Environment is being destroyed”