By Dan Walsh, the only member of the Press in person at the Council Chamber Gorey today. Allegations of skullduggery and sabotage filled the tense atmosphere at “the meeting that never took place” in the Council Chamber in the Civic Offices, Gorey, this afternoon. Adding to the tension were many questions; Was the meeting scheduledContinue reading “Allegations of skullduggery at the Gorey meeting that never took place!”
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€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel
By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced that Wexford County Council has been awarded €30,000 to complete a Town Centre First Plan for Courtown/Riverchapel. The allocation for work in Courtown/Riverchapel is the first announcement on a suite of supports that will be available to County Wexford under the TownContinue reading “€30,000 funding for Courtown Riverchapel”
Safety concerns in Ballycanew village
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting Five talented schoolchildren from St. Enda’s National School, Ballycanew, supported by the Principal Seamus Dempsey appeared before public representatives of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at the monthly meeting held in the Council Chamber at Civic Centre on Tuesday where they made a sincere andContinue reading “Safety concerns in Ballycanew village”
Will Gorey relocate the Bus Stops?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting The relocation of the Bus Stop from Main Street in Gorey town was raised again today (Tuesday) at the monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Cathaoirleach Cllr Pip Breen presided. Cllr Anthony Donohoe raised the matter ofContinue reading “Will Gorey relocate the Bus Stops?”
Gorey’s Cllr Bolger supports rural policing
By Dan Walsh Cllr. Andrew Bolger has stated that he is glad to see the Garda numbers have recently increased in Gorey and Courtown. “It’s a campaign that I have been lobbying now for several years and matters I have addressed previously being brought up again. It’s an important issue. When first becoming a councillor,Continue reading “Gorey’s Cllr Bolger supports rural policing”
Community unites to ‘breathe life back into Courtown’
By Dan Walsh At a pivotal meeting convened by the Courtown Regeneration Partnership and held in Riverchapel, residents and businesses addressed the multi-faceted challenges plaguing Courtown, including issues of degeneration, the loss of tourist accommodation, and the delay in progressing critical infrastructure projects. The meeting commenced with a candid acknowledgment of the serious issues faced by Courtown. LindaContinue reading “Community unites to ‘breathe life back into Courtown’”
New date for Gorey’s Market House Festival
By Dan Walsh Traditionally the popular Gorey Market House Festival takes place on the August Bank Holiday but since Fleadh Cheoil na h-Éireann comes to Wexford, August 4-11th, a new date has been set for the Gorey Street festival. The Market House Festival will move to the weekend of July 20-21st, with memorable two daysContinue reading “New date for Gorey’s Market House Festival”
US Ambassador visit to Gorey and North Wexford
By Dan Walsh The United States Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency, Claire Cronin, was formally welcomed to Civic Offices, Gorey, today (Monday) by Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cllr Pip Breen and Philip Knight, District Manager, where she signed the distinguished visitors’ book, addressed the Council and met informally with local elected representatives.Continue reading “US Ambassador visit to Gorey and North Wexford”
Council fails to invest in North Wexford
By Dan Walsh The latest round of Active Travel Investments based on the Council’s submissions to the Government has just been announced. Wexford County Council has been awarded €3.750,000, which is a welcome amount for the county. However, Gorey-Kilmuckridge District Cllr. Andrew Bolger is disappointed and angry when it comes to projects in the NorthContinue reading “Council fails to invest in North Wexford”
Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford
By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Fine Gael election candidate, Darragh McDonald, has made a submission to the Garda Commissioner emphasising “that Garda resources in North Wexford are well below the national average and need urgent review.” “Over the last number of months, as part of my election campaign, myself and my team have knocked on overContinue reading “Call for urgent review of Garda resources in North Wexford”
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