By Dan Walsh at the Council Chamber, Wexford. Cllr Vicky Barron is the new Mayor of Wexford and was congratulated by fellow councillors, officials, Labour Party members and her family at the annual meeting of Wexford Borough District held in the Council Chamber, Carricklawn, on Tuesday evening. Cllr Barron was nominated by “her long-time friendContinue reading “Cllr Vicky Barron is Mayor of Wexford”
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Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Annual Meeting in Gorey “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to accept the position of Cathaoirleach of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council and I would like to thank my fellow councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me,” the words of Cllr Mary Farrell who was elected unopposedContinue reading “Cllr Mary Farrell is new Cathaoirleach”
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”
Funding announced for St Waleran’s Gorey project
By Dan Walsh Infrastructure funding for St Waleran’s and Ballytegan Road announced today (Tuesday) will transform North Gorey and open up the entire area to exciting developments; that’s according to Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan. Welcoming the announcement of funding under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF), Deputy Brennan said; “This isContinue reading “Funding announced for St Waleran’s Gorey project”
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”
Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has welcomed the strong level of public interest shown at a recent Affordable Housing Information Event for the An Lisín Mór development in Coolballow, Wexford. The event, held at Whites Hotel, attracted a significant attendance of prospective homebuyers eager to learn more about the upcoming release of homes underContinue reading “Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.”
Cogan’s of Shannon Quay is sold
By Dan Walsh at the monthly meeting of Wexford County Council Property situated at Shannon Quay, Enniscorthy, formerly known as Sawyers Pub, but better known locally as Cogans, has been sold for €101,000. The property was acquired by Wexford County Council by agreement, having previously been owned by Remcoll 3 Limited. The property is toContinue reading “Cogan’s of Shannon Quay is sold”
The Old House pub site is sold
By Dan Walsh at monthly meeting of Wexford County Council A prominent property at 6, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, and formerly known as The Old House pub has been sold for €75,000 to MD Custom Electric Limited of Tracystown, Bridgetown, Co. Wexford. The property was vested in Wexford County Council ownership since last October following a DerelictContinue reading “The Old House pub site is sold”
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