By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
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Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Annual Meeting in Gorey “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to accept the position of Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and I would like to thank my fellow councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me,” the words of Cllr Mary Farrell who was elected unopposedContinue reading “Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach”
1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme
By Dan Walsh The National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has announced an exciting programme of events to mark the anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion and the Longest Day Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st. Assembling historians, local experts and musicians the weekend programme offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore theContinue reading “1798; Enniscorthy Longest Day weekend programme”
Sign fell down at 1798 Centre
By Dan Walsh A large portion of the signage on the roof at the entrance of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has come crashing to the ground. The unprecedented incident happened last week ahead of the busy Easter period at the Centre, however, the soothing news is that the Centre continues to welcomeContinue reading “Sign fell down at 1798 Centre”
New footpath halts at river crossing
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The footpath from Gorey to Courtown has finally reached Ballinatray Bridge, and the Council discussed how to cross the Ounavarra river at last Tuesday’s Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting. Cllr Donal Kenny was in the chair. I will provide an update later in this report, but currently, the CouncilContinue reading “New footpath halts at river crossing”
Heritage signage on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh This week, two heritage signs, designed in the style of the 1916 information sign located opposite the Seamus Rafter Bridge, were officially unveiled on Vinegar Hill. The signs have been awaiting delivery for some time now and the news was welcomed by members at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “Heritage signage on Vinegar Hill”
Council facing major challenge fixing roads
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Special Meeting At a special Wexford County Council meeting held yesterday (Monday) addressing the theme of ‘flooding and the impact to the roads network,’ it was revealed that the volume of water flowing through Enniscorthy town centre during the recent floods reached an astonishing 300,000 litres per second.Continue reading “Council facing major challenge fixing roads”
Enniscorthy quays and bridges reopened
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Traffic is travelling through Enniscorthy again tonight. Both bridges and the quays have been cleaned up and declared safe for normal traffic to resume following the worst floods in the town for three decades. However, there is no immediate guarantee. A Status Yellow Rain warning for Wexford is now inContinue reading “Enniscorthy quays and bridges reopened”
Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book
By Dan Walsh at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy Historian James Quinn’s new book, Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion, was officially launched by Dr. Kevin Whelan in a pleasant ceremony at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy, this evening. Unfortunately, the author has health issues and could not attend, however,Continue reading “Bloody summer of 1798 inspires new book”
Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?
By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil’s candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election “with immediate effect”. In a statement, he said recent days gave him “cause to reflect”. Mr Gavin said: “I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I amContinue reading “Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?”
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