By Dan Walsh The extension of parent’s leave and benefit from seven weeks to nine weeks is a major step in support and welcome relief to families across Wexford, according to North Wexford-based Cllr Darragh McDonald. “Fine Gael have again increased parent’s leave to acknowledge the difficulties faced by families with young children,” Cllr McDonaldContinue reading “Support for families welcomed by Cllr McDonald”
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Gorey on first night of the Festival
By Dan Walsh at the Gorey Market House Festival Gorey’s Main Street was normal today, then a giant stage was hastily erected, musical instruments were sound checked and around half past seven local performer Aoife Doyle got the crowd in celebration mood on the opening night of the 3-day Gorey Market House Festival. By theContinue reading “Gorey on first night of the Festival”
700 poles and signs coming to rural roads
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy and Gorey meetings The National Speed Limit Review legislation became law on April 12th last and the provisional commencement for rural local roads is November and elected members were briefed on the changes at two meetings today (Tuesday); Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District by Wexford CountyContinue reading “700 poles and signs coming to rural roads”
Cllr Oliver Walsh is new Gorey Kilmuckridge Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Council Chamber, Gorey Civic Offices Cllr Oliver Walsh (Fine Gael) is the new Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council following a full attendance of 10 members at the Annual Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Gorey Civic Offices, today (Tuesday). There was a strangely subdued and distinctive non-competitive atmosphere inContinue reading “Cllr Oliver Walsh is new Gorey Kilmuckridge Cathaoirleach”
Enniscorthy and Gorey Counts concluded
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Count Centre on Monday 3pm Here at the Wexford Electoral Count Centre at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Wexford, a full recount for the Rosslare is taking place. Call for a recount for the Gorey district was withdrawn. And in Enniscorthy Colette Nolan’s votes were re-checked and the Enniscorthy count concludedContinue reading “Enniscorthy and Gorey Counts concluded”
It’s a wrap in GOREY local elections
By Dan Walsh at the Wexford Count Centre on Monday 4pm UPDATE; Call from Jimmy Fleming for a recount this morning was withdrawn. Count for Gorey district is now completed. Outgoing Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Kenny has topped the poll and has been elected in the Gorey Electoral District. He had a surplus of 61Continue reading “It’s a wrap in GOREY local elections”
Ballymoney beach goes ‘Matthew’s Way’
By Dan Walsh It was an early morning on Ballymoney beach today (Friday) where the Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Pip Breen said he was “delighted to open Matthew’s Way”, a new disability access point for the beach funded by Wexford County Council.” Cllr Breen stated that “this project would not haveContinue reading “Ballymoney beach goes ‘Matthew’s Way’”
Boolavogue ’98 Centre open for business
By Dan Walsh The renovated Fr. Murphy cottage at Boolavogue Visitors’ Centre which suffered thatched roof damage has reopened with an official ceremony involving Minister James Browne and Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge District. Speaking about the works, Padraig Sinnott Chair of the Fr Murphy Centre said that the condition of the cottage’sContinue reading “Boolavogue ’98 Centre open for business”
Craanford opens a community shop
By Dan Walsh Siopa Beag, the Craanford Community Shop and Digital Hub is opened at its location in the Parish Hall and the project was delivered with funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme from the Department of Rural and Community Development and additional funding from the Economic Development Section of Wexford County Council.Continue reading “Craanford opens a community shop”
New home for Gorey Family Resource Centre
By Dan Walsh Gorey Family Resource Centre has re-opened at its new premises in McDermott Street and the formal ceremony was recently performed by Minister James Browne and Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, Cllr Pip Breen. When news broke that their former premises in Charlotte Row was to put on the market, District Manager,Continue reading “New home for Gorey Family Resource Centre”
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