By Dan Walsh at Ferrybank, Wexford Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD launched Wexford County Council’s ninth Starter Homes scheme at The Dairy Fields, Ferrybank, overlooking Wexford Harbour, marking a new step in home ownership in County Wexford. The new scheme was officially launched by Minister Browne today (Friday) in theContinue reading “New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford”
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Material World Exhibition at County Hall
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Lisa McDonald officially launched ‘Material World’ an exhibition exploring fashion, textile waste, and climate action and open to the public at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr Lisa McDonald stated; “I am delighted to launch the exhibition ‘Material World’ which explores our relationship with clothing, consumption and theContinue reading “Material World Exhibition at County Hall”
€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister James Browne TD visited Gorey today to turn the sod and officially launch the €9 million Gorey Market House Regeneration Project. He described the occasion as “a red-letter day for Gorey.” Minister Browne said; “Preserving our heritage is so crucial and we are soContinue reading “€9m Gorey Market House project gets under way”
Team Ireland dominate in Gorey finish
By Dan Walsh at The Avenue, Gorey Team Ireland dominated the second stage of Rás na mBan into Gorey this afternoon, with Aoife O’Brien crossing the line first with teammates Emma Jeffers and Emer Heverin following close behind in second and third. 22-year-old O’Brien’s victory also moves her to the top of the overall standings,Continue reading “Team Ireland dominate in Gorey finish”
Cllr Sheehan joins Independent Ireland
By Dan Walsh A former Fianna Fáil Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council has joined the Independent Ireland Party, increasing the fledgling party’s nationwide local government representation to 26 councillors. Michael Sheehan served as a Fianna Fáil Councillor for New Ross from 1999 to 2024, before leaving the party prior to the 2024 General Election. TheContinue reading “Cllr Sheehan joins Independent Ireland”
Oil spill disrupts traffic in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Wexford Fire Service spent Saturday afternoon cleaning up an oil spill stretching from 1798 Street to Rosslare Road in Wexford town. Crews were tasked with closing a laneway down to clean the fuel off the road, and asked motorists to avoid the area if possible. The affected areas wereContinue reading “Oil spill disrupts traffic in Wexford town”
Enniscorthy to reduce coffee cup waste
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Enniscorthy Tidy Towns officially launched a new scheme in Market Square this afternoon to reduce single-use coffee cup waste in the town. Grant funding from Wexford County Council and team work with Shareclub, an Irish reusability company already operating in other towns has spawned the project titled Shareclub Enniscorthy. TheContinue reading “Enniscorthy to reduce coffee cup waste”
Welcome for Gorey Inner Relief Road
By Dan Walsh Wicklow-Wexford Sinn Féin TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin warmly welcomes planning approval for the long-awaited Gorey Inner Relief Road. Wexford County Council engineers are now advancing the project to its next key stages. “This critical milestone paves the way for major construction to at long last commence on the route in the summerContinue reading “Welcome for Gorey Inner Relief Road”
Call for crackdown on Courtown jet ski use
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford Brian Brennan has called for a clampdown on the use of jet skis in Courtown Harbour and along the North Wexford coastline. Deputy Brennan predicts: “There will be serious accident unless the reckless use of jet skis in Courtown is addressed. I believe that there is roomContinue reading “Call for crackdown on Courtown jet ski use”
Tributes to ex-Cllr Robbie Ireton
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Wexford County Council member Robbie Ireton from Courtown Harbour who gave a lifetime of dedicated service to Courtown, Riverchapel and the wider North Wexford community. Robbie was a member of a long-established Caravan Park business family. A member of the Labour Party, Robbie served on WexfordContinue reading “Tributes to ex-Cllr Robbie Ireton”
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