By Dan Walsh at the annual meeting of Wexford County Council on Friday “I must make a very hard decision. Whether it be for better or worse, to resign from the Fianna Fáil Party and remain in the Council for the remainder of this term as an Independent councillor working for the people of theContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan resigns from the Fianna Fáil Party”
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€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”
Blue Flag raised above Duncannon
By Dan Walsh A new generation of Duncannon residents have grown up since 2007 with the absence of a Blue Flag, however, the tide has turned in 2026 and the community was excited by the Duncannon Blue Flag Raising Ceremony that took place on Friday. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan said; “ItContinue reading “Blue Flag raised above Duncannon”
Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties
By Dan Walsh Local Fine Gael Cllr Robbie Staples has backed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s call for stronger action on derelict properties, stating that “tackling dereliction is essential if Ireland is to address its housing shortage.” Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Staples said; “I fully agree with the Tánaiste. We have derelict and vacant buildings right acrossContinue reading “Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties”
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”
Fáilte Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin
By Dan Walsh at Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin, Creagh, Gorey The new 22-unit social housing estate named Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin at Creagh, Gorey, was officially opened today (Friday) by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD. Minister Browne said; “When we discuss housing delivery, we easily fall into talking aboutContinue reading “Fáilte Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin”
Mary Lou McDonald visits Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy On Monday night Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald addressed a packed crowd in the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy on the theme ‘The Cost of Living’. Accompanied by local TDs Johnny Mythen and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, she set out Sinn Féin’s measures to make life affordableContinue reading “Mary Lou McDonald visits Enniscorthy”
Threat to creativity by AI addressed
By Dan Walsh South Wicklow-North Wexford constituency Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin) addressed the European Parliament meeting during the week speaking on the threat of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to independent artists and musicians. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin told Wexfordlocal.com this morning; “It was an honour to participate in a meeting of Creative Europe and Erasmus+Continue reading “Threat to creativity by AI addressed”
€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has informed WexfordLocal.com of funding for the Rosslare Municipal District under the Community Climate Action Programme announced last week. €65,275 goes to the Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour Community Centre for retrofit, attic insulation, windows and doors update, air to air heat pumps, solar PV panels. LED lighting upgrades and the installationContinue reading “€230,500 for Rosslare Climate Action”
Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting at Gorey Civic Offices Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council has voted 9-1 calling on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for Kilmichael Windfarm due to the overwhelming opposition to the project by the residents in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper, Slievebawn, Monaseed Demense and Kilmichael Gorey.Continue reading “Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm”
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