Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden

By Dan Walsh at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus At a special ceremony today, the sod was turned on the Activity Garden at St. John’s Community Hospital Campus, Enniscorthy. When completed the Garden will be a multi-functional space for gathering, health and social activities in the heart of the hospital. Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach EnniscorthyContinue reading “Sod turned at Enniscorthy Activity Garden”

Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended

By Dan Walsh The Rosslare to Fishguard ferry service has been temporarily suspended after a fire broke out on the Stena Superfast VII when it was docked in Belfast Harbour on Wednesday morning. The recently upgraded Stena Nordica, which began her sailings on the Rosslare-Fishguard route less than a week ago, has now been redeployedContinue reading “Rosslare-Fishguard ferry service suspended”

1,100 passports backlog in Wexford

By Dan Walsh According to new information attained by Fianna Fáil New Ross District Cllr Michael Sheehan there is a backlog of 1,100 passport applications in Wexford comprising 900 for renewals alongside 200 first time applications. Cllr. Sheehan told WexfordLocal.com; “The challenge of clearing this backlog will be significant and I hope it can beContinue reading “1,100 passports backlog in Wexford”

Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge

By Dan Walsh The railway station at Wellingtonbridge is a desolate place these days, the remains of the 20-lever-frame signal cabin, platform and station buildings and some rusting tracks lie behind the level crossing gates, but the gaping landscape indicates that this was once a busy working railway serving a well populated historic area ofContinue reading “Prosperous days at Wellingtonbridge”