By Dan Walsh Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has announced the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025. Funding totalling €261,989 will benefit 12 Wexford projects. The highest is €32,988 for works at St. Iberius Church at North Main Street,Continue reading “€261,989 divided between 12 Wexford projects”
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Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann
By Dan Walsh Outgoing Cllr Cathal Byrne has been selected on the Cultural and Education panel and becomes a member of the 27th Seanad Éireann. He promises “to be a strong voice for Wexford.” Senator Byrne lost out on the fourth seat at last November’s General Election and afterwards was chosen by the Fine GaelContinue reading “Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann”
James Browne is new Minister for Housing
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy-based TD, James Browne is the new Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The news is widely welcomed in the Wexford constituency and although the portfolio is one of the most challenging facing the new government, there is confidence in the new minister to make a significant impact. The announcementContinue reading “James Browne is new Minister for Housing”
Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed he will be guest speaker at the Wexford IFA 70th anniversary Gala Dinner taking place in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, next Saturday evening. IFA president Francie Gorman and President of Wexford IFA Jer O’Mahony will also be amongst the speakers. Mr O’Mahony said the mostContinue reading “Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration”
Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Gorey
By Dan Walsh Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Hildegarde Naughton were both in Gorey today (Tuesday) and officially opened Scoil Chnoc Ghuaire -Gorey Hill Special School- in the town. The special school provides an appropriate education for students, aged 4 to 18 years old, who haveContinue reading “Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Gorey”
Verona Murphy is new Ceann Comhairle
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy has been elected Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil and becomes the first woman ever to hold the office. She will also chair the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, overseeing the running of Leinster House and the Dáil and the Seanad. Speaking in the Dáil earlier, MsContinue reading “Verona Murphy is new Ceann Comhairle”
Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann
By Dan Walsh The South Wicklow North Wexford Constituency met in the Coach House, Gorey, last Thursday night to discuss the recent election of Deputy Brian Brennan TD to represent interests in Dáil Éireann and to decide on a Fine Gael nomination to Seanad Éireann. Early in the meeting, a call was made for nominationsContinue reading “Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann”
Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle
By Dan Walsh Deputy Verona Murphy convened a meeting of her campaigners and supporters together with the Wexford Independent Alliance councillors in a packed Slaney suite at Talbot Hotel, Wexford, to consult with them regarding her nomination by the Region Independent group to seek to position of Ceann Comhairle. Deputy Murphy set out the circumstancesContinue reading “Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle”
WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week
By Dan Walsh Transport Ministers Eamon Ryan and James Lawless, as well as the Department of Transport, are actively engaging with stakeholders to address the challenges to freight and passenger travel to and from Holyhead Port, following damage caused during Storm Darragh last weekend. This morning, both were fully briefed by Department Officials, the IrishContinue reading “WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week”
Wexford set to get a new Mayor
By Dan Walsh Wexford is set to get a new Mayor following the election of the present incumbent Cllr George Lawlor to Dáil Éireann at last week’s General Election. Lawlor was elected to the seat vacated by the retiring TD Brendan Howlin. Cllr Lawlor had a busy day at Saturday’s Count Centre but took aContinue reading “Wexford set to get a new Mayor”
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