By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based Slaney Search and Rescue has expressed gratitude to Minister James Browne TD and Minister Dara Calleary TD for securing €90,000 under the 2026 CLÁR Programme towards the purchase of two new rescue and recovery vehicles. In a statement on social media, Slaney Search and Rescue said; “This funding is a significantContinue reading “€90,000 for Slaney Search and Rescue”
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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”
48 new social homes allocated in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has officially opened 48 new social homes in Plás Fhearann Hiúéid, Hewitsland, New Ross, delivered by Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body (AHB). Minister Browne said: “It is a pleasure to be in New Ross today to officially open these 48 new socialContinue reading “48 new social homes allocated in New Ross”
€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches
By Dan Walsh Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, visited Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick Beaches to announce much needed funding for coastal protection at both beaches. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James BrowneContinue reading “€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches”
€18.3m for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced landmark funding of €18.3 million for four Wexford projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Wexford projects allocation include: • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First Regeneration Project – Phase 1, €9m (Cat 1B). • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First RegenerationContinue reading “€18.3m for four Wexford projects”
New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Ferrybank, Wexford Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD launched Wexford County Council’s ninth Starter Homes scheme at The Dairy Fields, Ferrybank, overlooking Wexford Harbour, marking a new step in home ownership in County Wexford. The new scheme was officially launched by Minister Browne today (Friday) in theContinue reading “New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford”
Cllr Sheehan joins Independent Ireland
By Dan Walsh A former Fianna Fáil Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council has joined the Independent Ireland Party, increasing the fledgling party’s nationwide local government representation to 26 councillors. Michael Sheehan served as a Fianna Fáil Councillor for New Ross from 1999 to 2024, before leaving the party prior to the 2024 General Election. TheContinue reading “Cllr Sheehan joins Independent Ireland”
Welcome for Gorey Inner Relief Road
By Dan Walsh Wicklow-Wexford Sinn Féin TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin warmly welcomes planning approval for the long-awaited Gorey Inner Relief Road. Wexford County Council engineers are now advancing the project to its next key stages. “This critical milestone paves the way for major construction to at long last commence on the route in the summerContinue reading “Welcome for Gorey Inner Relief Road”
Campile celebrates a more reliable water supply
By Dan Walsh Families and businesses in Campile can expect a stronger, more reliable water supply following Uisce Éireann’s completion of major upgrades to the local network. As part of the project, Uisce Éireann replaced more than 1.85 km of ageing water mains with modern, durable pipes. The ageing pipes were prone to bursts andContinue reading “Campile celebrates a more reliable water supply”
