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”
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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”
Could Wexford farms face fodder crisis?
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, has called on the Minister for Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture to begin preparing for a potential fodder crisis as drought conditions continue to severely impact grass growth across County Wexford and other parts of the country. Speaking from the farm of DavidContinue reading “Could Wexford farms face fodder crisis?”
Calls to abolish hospital parking charges
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow–Wexford Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has called for a funded plan to phase out hospital parking charges, arguing that patients and families should not have to pay to access healthcare. According to Deputy Ó Súilleabháin figures provided by the HSE in response to a Parliamentary Question by Sinn Féin’sContinue reading “Calls to abolish hospital parking charges”
Wexford housing development at Mulgannon
By Dan Walsh at Mulgannon, Wexford town. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage was in Wexford town recently at Roxborough Manor, Mulgannon, where Wexford County Council continues to expand the supply of affordable housing while creating new pathways to home ownership for first-time buyers. Wexford County Council has maintained strong momentum in the deliveryContinue reading “Wexford housing development at Mulgannon”
€12,904 for four small Wexford festivals
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has announced a funding allocation of €371,792.25 for 105 events to support Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools taking place around Ireland in 2026. Four Wexford projects have been awarded funding as follows; The Verida Project, EDITOR’S Note; Never heard ofContinue reading “€12,904 for four small Wexford festivals”
New Taghmon homes at Cúl Caisleán
By Dan Walsh at Cúl Caisleán, Taghmon Speaking during the launch, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, welcomed the continued progress being achieved through the Affordable Housing Programme. “I am delighted to be home today in the sunny South East to see progress being made on three important developments at ‘AnContinue reading “New Taghmon homes at Cúl Caisleán”
Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford Brian Brennan has cautiously welcomed progress on the Gorey Primary Care Centre project but has vowed that he will continue to keep pressure on to finally drive this project to completion. In response to a Dail Question tabled by Deputy Brennan by Minister for Health, JenniferContinue reading “Gorey Primary Care Centre remains a priority”
Co. Wexford storm road funds unallocated
By Dan Walsh at July Wexford County Council meeting “We asked for €20 million, but we are very pleased that Wexford County Council will receive €13.49 million from Minister Darragh O’Brien to support repairs to storm damage caused by Storm Chandra last January,” that was the good news at Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford CountyContinue reading “Co. Wexford storm road funds unallocated”
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