Wexford County Council prepares for Storm Austen

By Dan Walsh Storm Austen is due to make landfall in County Wexford with high levels of rain from 2am to 8am Friday morning.  Flooding may occur across the county, along with strong winds.  Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met today (Wednesday) to ensure all necessary preparations are in place for this Orange-levelContinue reading “Wexford County Council prepares for Storm Austen”

Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at the reopening of the Captain Wafer Hall Speaking at the reopening of Enniscorthy’s Captain Wafer Hall last Monday morning, Wexford County Council Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe praised the local community’s hard work and highlighted what can be achieved when proactive local government is backed by strong ministerial support. Mr Taaffe saidContinue reading “Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy”

Applegreen sponsors Wexford Festival Opera

By Dan Walsh Wexford Festival Opera has announced a new three-year partnership with Applegreen, the Irish roadside hospitality company who becomes the Official Sponsor of the popular Pocket Opera Programme. Suzanne Nance, Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera said: “We are delighted to welcome Applegreen as Official Sponsor of our Pocket Operas through a new three-yearContinue reading “Applegreen sponsors Wexford Festival Opera”

Wexford sports clubs urged to apply for funding

By Dan Walsh Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced the next round of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF). Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford Brian Brennan is urging local sports clubs to prepare their applications as the funding round opens next Monday, September 28th. The new funding round introduces aContinue reading “Wexford sports clubs urged to apply for funding”

Call for better quality school meals

By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin a, former primary school teacher of many years, has said the Government must go beyond minor adjustments to the School Meals Programme and introduce meaningful reforms that improve food quality, reduce waste and support local food producers. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin said; “Sinn Féin has long supportedContinue reading “Call for better quality school meals”

Wexford Chamber pre-Budget 2027 submission

By Dan Walsh County Wexford Chamber has launched its pre-Budget 2027 Submission, calling on the Government to prioritise strategic investment, strengthen business competitiveness, and build the foundations for Wexford’s future economy. The submission, developed following extensive engagement with Chamber members, stakeholders, and public representatives, sets out a clear roadmap to unlock County Wexford’s economic potentialContinue reading “Wexford Chamber pre-Budget 2027 submission”

Gorey Market House project ready to commence

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”

Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works

By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann is carrying out leakage reduction works in Enniscorthy and the job is getting under way this week. The section of works will take place along the R890 Nunnery Road from the junction of the R702 and will continue along Summerhill Road to Blackstoops, where crews will be installing 1.25 kmContinue reading “Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works”

€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, along with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, marked a significant occasion for Enniscorthy with the completion of a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme. Speaking at the Water Treatment Plant at Vinegar Hill, overlooking the town, Minister Browne noted the criticalContinue reading “€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed”

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”