Cllr Dwyer is New Ross Cathaoirleach

By Dan Walsh Independent Cllr John Dwyer is the new Cathaoirleach for New Ross Municipal District. He was elected at today’s annual general meeting and replaces Cllr Bridín Murphy. “It was an honour and a privilege to be elected as Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council this afternoon, said Cllr Dwyer on a socialContinue reading “Cllr Dwyer is New Ross Cathaoirleach”

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”

Official opening of Brennan’s Lane, New Ross

By Dan Walsh The refurbishment of Brennan’s Lane in New Ross has been officially opened. The project aims to create a safer, more accessible thoroughfare and enhance connectivity within the town, providing a space for residents, visitors, and businesses. The Brennan’s Lane refurbishment project received a €500,000 grant from the Department of Rural and CommunityContinue reading “Official opening of Brennan’s Lane, New Ross”

New Ross Post Office moves to SuperValu

By Dan Walsh The New Ross Post Office on Charles Street will close before the June Bank Holiday weekend and re-open in SuperValu. This decision is unpopular with the local community. Independent Cllr Michael Sheehan is requesting An Post to delay the relocation of the Postmaster and to reconsider closing New Ross Post Office. “ItContinue reading “New Ross Post Office moves to SuperValu”

Regeneration project at former New Ross school

By Dan Walsh The Sisters of Mercy and Wexford County Council, with the approval of the Department of Education, have agreed in principle a proposal to acquire the former St, Joseph’s Primary School on Michael Street, New Ross, for use as a shared community hub in conjunction with Cumas New Ross as the lead agency.Continue reading “Regeneration project at former New Ross school”

Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!

By Dan Walsh The Emigrant Park in New Ross was recognised at the prestigious Excellence in Local Government Awards recently, winning the title of Best Municipal District Initiative Award. Cllr Bridín Murphy, Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District, said “As Cathaoirleach of the New Ross Municipal District I would like to congratulate everyone one involved inContinue reading “Emigrant Park putting New Ross on tourism map!”

Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience

By Dan Walsh The new Dunbrody Famine Ship visitor experience in New Ross, was officially opened on Friday by Taoiseach Simon Harris TD. This enhanced visitor experience follows an investment of €1.6million from the Department of Rural and Community Development, Fáilte Ireland, and Wexford County Council. The attendance included Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Wexford CountyContinue reading “Taoiseach launches new €1.6m New Ross Famine Ship experience”

New Ross celebrates Olympian Sophie Becker

Report from New Ross by Dan Walsh It was sporting celebration time in New Ross last evening where a large crowd turned out for the official celebration homecoming for ‘Our Olympian’, the new world superstar from New Ross, Sophie Becker who won a silver medal at the 2024 European Athletics Championships with a team thatContinue reading “New Ross celebrates Olympian Sophie Becker”

New Ross theatre receives €49,500

By Dan Walsh Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, this week announced funding of €49,500 for St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, which is part of 53 projects nationwide, funded under the Project Development Measure (PDM) 3 of the Town Centre Suite of Supports 2024. Minister Humphreys informed WexfordLocal.com that the “Project willContinue reading “New Ross theatre receives €49,500”

Cllr Bridín has the Dáil in sight

By Dan Walsh Cllr Bridín Murphy (Fine Gael) was elected Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District Council on Wednesday and celebrated the occasion with the announcement that she is seeking a Fine Gael nomination to run as a candidate in the next General Election. A married mother of two young children, the social worker fromContinue reading “Cllr Bridín has the Dáil in sight”