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”
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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”
Duncannon ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is lifted
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; A “Do Not Swim” notice posted at Duncannon Beach on Monday was lifted today (Thursday). The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beach. Following consultation with the HSE and EPA, it is necessary to issueContinue reading “Duncannon ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is lifted”
Cllr Sullivan claims social housing policies “not fit for purpose”
By Dan Walsh Gorey Kilmuckridge Independent Cllr Joe Sullivan has raised concerns following a recently published report stating that people on HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) cannot compete with other renters in the private rental sector. “This along with Income Threshold Limits for people applying to go on the social housing lists are two issues thatContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan claims social housing policies “not fit for purpose””
Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Headquarters The Story of Us, a touring exhibition exploring the 1926 Census, was officially opened to the public last night by Wexford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald at a ceremony in the council’s Carricklawn headquarters. Cllr McDonald noted that only a century—about four generations—has passed since theContinue reading “Wexford hosts 1926 Census exhibition”
Smile!; your town’s CCTV is watching
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting At the July monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber, Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy with Cathaoirleach Cllr Pat Kehoe in the chair it was announced that “the Enniscorthy CCTV System is now officially live and operational.” The new system, comprising of 22Continue reading “Smile!; your town’s CCTV is watching”
Wexford housing development at Mulgannon
By Dan Walsh at Mulgannon, Wexford town. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage was in Wexford town recently at Roxborough Manor, Mulgannon, where Wexford County Council continues to expand the supply of affordable housing while creating new pathways to home ownership for first-time buyers. Wexford County Council has maintained strong momentum in the deliveryContinue reading “Wexford housing development at Mulgannon”
20 new Wexford homes at Coolballow
Dan Walsh homes at Coolballow, Wexford Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD visited the new affordable housing development known as An Lisín Mór ‘The Big Garden’ at Coolballow on the outskirts of Wexford town. Applications for An Lisín Mór have generated strong interest, reflecting the continued demand for affordable home ownershipContinue reading “20 new Wexford homes at Coolballow”
New Taghmon homes at Cúl Caisleán
By Dan Walsh at Cúl Caisleán, Taghmon Speaking during the launch, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, welcomed the continued progress being achieved through the Affordable Housing Programme. “I am delighted to be home today in the sunny South East to see progress being made on three important developments at ‘AnContinue reading “New Taghmon homes at Cúl Caisleán”
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