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”
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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”
Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today announced funding for key infrastructure projects under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) Call 1. Five major infrastructure projects across Wexford are to receive funding under the HIIF. The purpose of the HIIF is to support direct investment in infrastructure required to unlock the development ofContinue reading “Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery”
Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has welcomed the strong level of public interest shown at a recent Affordable Housing Information Event for the An Lisín Mór development in Coolballow, Wexford. The event, held at Whites Hotel, attracted a significant attendance of prospective homebuyers eager to learn more about the upcoming release of homes underContinue reading “Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.”
Marine matters between Kilmore Quay and Pembrokeshire
By Dan Walsh at the May meeting of Wexford County Council Calls to ensure that the proposed sub-sea fibre optic cable system at the 12 nautical mile limit to the extent of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of Kilmore Quay be safe for trawlers and fishermen was voiced at today’s (Monday) monthlyContinue reading “Marine matters between Kilmore Quay and Pembrokeshire”
3.4kms new water mains for Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced plans to replace old and damaged water mains in Gorey and installing 3.4 kms of new, modern pipes that will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses. The works commencing this month will run over phases to minimise disruption. Beginning with Phase 1 atContinue reading “3.4kms new water mains for Gorey”
Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny
By Dan Walsh Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District will consider a motion on the agenda submitted by Cllr Joe Sullivan. It reads as follows; “This Council of the Gorey / Kilmuckridge Municipal District calls on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for “Kilmichael Windfarm” in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper,Continue reading “Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny”
Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge
By Dan Walsh at Mountgarrett Bridge The proposed one-month closure of Mountgarrett Bridge, near New Ross, for essential remedial works was raised at last Monday’s May meeting of Wexford County Council where there were calls for Kilkenny County Council to engage with Wexford County Council to discuss the matter. Cllr John Dwyer first raised theContinue reading “Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge”
Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting An unprecedented challenge on Cllr Joe Sullivan’s behaviour in office as current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council may have cast the local political system into pending chaos following a five-hour marathon monthly meeting in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, this afternoon. The criticism first emerged duringContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach”
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”
