By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy is on high alert tonight after the River Slaney burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water. Schools will remain closed on Wednesday. Irish Rail services are suspended as Enniscorthy resembles a canal and bus services have been transferred. Please contact yourContinue reading “Enniscorthy flooding the worst in decades”
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Wexford facing road infrastructure challenge?
By Dan Walsh Many rural roads throughout County Wexford have been adversely impacted by the unusually wet weather. According to Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin TD, their condition is deteriorating rapidly. “The roads are deteriorating before our eyes,” he declared. Due to limited funding, it seems unlikely that any significant improvements will be made any time soon.Continue reading “Wexford facing road infrastructure challenge?”
New housing development opens in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford Council Cllr. Joe Sullivan welcomed An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Minister for Housing, James Browne TD to Gorey on Friday to officially open the new homes at Radharc Na Beannóige, Ramsfort, Gorey. The event marked a significant milestone in the delivery of affordable housing in County Wexford with theContinue reading “New housing development opens in Gorey”
Call for income review for housing applicants
By Dan Walsh A Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District councillor will appeal on behalf of families to the Department and Minister for Housing to review social housing income thresholds in County Wexford and across Ireland on behalf of several families. Cllr Joe Sullivan, who is also current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, explained the plan toContinue reading “Call for income review for housing applicants”
Support for Wexford farming community
By Dan Walsh Political backing for Wexford farmers at Saturday’s No to Mercosur rally in Athlone came from Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, and Aontu Cllr Jim Codd. “I attended the No to Mercosur rally in Athlone and was happy and proud to stand with the agricultural community of Co Wexford asContinue reading “Support for Wexford farming community”
End of the line for Wexford to Waterford?
By Dan Walsh The All Ireland Strategic Rail Review 2025 does not reference any prospective developments for the Wexford to Waterford line, which ceased operations in 2010, despite its inclusion in the 2024 review. According to the rail campaign group South East on Track, this action has undone every attempt to restore service on theContinue reading “End of the line for Wexford to Waterford?”
€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD visited Our Lady’s Island this morning where he announced €700,000 in funding to support Wexford County Council’s coordinating role in restoring the ecological condition of the lake. Minister Browne was joined by the Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD,Continue reading “€700,000 for Our Lady’s Island lake project”
Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme is refused… what happens next?
By Dan Walsh There is a Public Consultation Day on Wednesday, November 26th, 3pm to 8pm at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, where Wexford County Council with the support of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is preparing the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy. There is so much misinformation in the public domainContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief scheme is refused… what happens next?”
€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to receive €897,416 for three outdoor recreation projects in Co. Wexford. The funding goes to Coolgreany, Carne and Wellingtonbridge. €197,416 has been approved for the installation of a footpath from Coolgreany village to the entrance of Ballyfad Woods in North Wexford. Chairman of Wexford County Council and memberContinue reading “€897,416 for Co. Wexford outdoor projects”
Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy Community Alliance will receive over €142,000 from the Community Safety Fund, supporting 42 safety projects nationwide. The Community Safety Fund returns crime proceeds seized by the CAB (Criminal Assets Bureau) and An Garda Siochana to local communities. Minister for Housing, Local Development and the Environment, Enniscorthy’s James Browne TD has welcomedContinue reading “Proceeds from crime allocated to Enniscorthy funding”
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