By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Independent Cllr Leonard Kelly sparked off an ‘angry’ reaction after asking “how many shops in Wexford town are vacant” at last Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council. The debate arose out of people living above shops and the pressure on owners to provide spaces such as parkingContinue reading “A positive view of Wexford’s Main Street”
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Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting An unprecedented challenge on Cllr Joe Sullivan’s behaviour in office as current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council may have cast the local political system into pending chaos following a five-hour marathon monthly meeting in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, this afternoon. The criticism first emerged duringContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach”
€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection
By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works (OPW) has today announced the approval of Wexford County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the OPW has approved funding of €500,535 to enhance rock armour coastal protection that is fronting anContinue reading “€500,535 for Wexford coastal protection”
€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods
By Dan Walsh Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, has announced the approval of €6.6m to eight local authorities, to introduce interim flood protection measures, in response to flooding from Storm Chandra, earlier this year. Commenting Minister Moran, who visited communities impacted by Storm Chandra, said: “ForContinue reading “€2.6m for Enniscorthy storm floods”
May festival weekend in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Enniscorthy will host the 11th annual Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival over the May Bank Holiday, officially launched by Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government James Browne TD at Enniscorthy Castle on Tuesday evening. This marked Minister Browne’s fifth time officiating the opening ceremony, during which he expressedContinue reading “May festival weekend in Enniscorthy”
Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle The AIB sponsored Press Photographer of the Year Exhibition has been officially opened by the Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD in conjunction with the official launch of the 2026 Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival in Enniscorthy Castle this evening. The attendance included Senator CathalContinue reading “Press Exhibition opens in Enniscorthy Castle”
Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens
By Dan Walsh at Duncannon Fort Minister for Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD today (Thursday) performed the reopening of the first phase of redevelopment under the Duncannon Fort Masterplan, bringing three of its of its historic buildings back to life. Closed to the public for healthContinue reading “Tourism boost as Duncannon Fort reopens”
More women in local government
By Dan Walsh Next Friday, Wexford Women Together is hosting an event facilitated by See Her Elected in the Council Chamber of Wexford County Council and will offer women information on how to get involved in local politics and explain what the working life of an elected representative involves. Wexford Women Together recognises the significant challenge posed by the underrepresentationContinue reading “More women in local government”
Councillors failed fuel protesters
By Dan Walsh at April meeting of Wexford County Council A large number of fuel protesters from Rosslare district attended in the public gallery at last Monday’s Wexford County Council meeting held at County Hall, but two emergency motions supporting them failed to be put to a vote. Cllr Jim Codd strongly criticised the government’sContinue reading “Councillors failed fuel protesters”
Safety measures welcome in Tagoat
By Dan Walsh Cllr Ger Carthy has announced that over €500,000 has been allocated to deliver safety measures including carriageway narrowing and enhanced speed management in Tagoat village. Cllr Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; I’m delighted to confirm that, following sustained advocacy over a long period, funding has now been secured for significant traffic safety improvements throughContinue reading “Safety measures welcome in Tagoat”
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