By Dan Walsh Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has announced the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025. Funding totalling €261,989 will benefit 12 Wexford projects. The highest is €32,988 for works at St. Iberius Church at North Main Street,Continue reading “€261,989 divided between 12 Wexford projects”
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Regeneration project at former New Ross school
By Dan Walsh The Sisters of Mercy and Wexford County Council, with the approval of the Department of Education, have agreed in principle a proposal to acquire the former St, Joseph’s Primary School on Michael Street, New Ross, for use as a shared community hub in conjunction with Cumas New Ross as the lead agency.Continue reading “Regeneration project at former New Ross school”
Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Wexford town-based Cllr Raymond Shannon is calling for a psychiatric inpatient unit to be added to the new 97-bed unit being built in Wexford, to provide 24-hour care for people in crisis. A well-known advocate for 24/7 mental health services and staff in Co. Wexford, Cllr ShannonContinue reading “Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis”
Kavanagh may face conflicts of interest
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Paddy Kavanagh’s ‘controversial comments’ at last Monday’s Wexford County Council meeting, making the headlines in today’s Enniscorthy Guardian fails to raise deeper issues that need public awareness. Journalist Padraig Byrne’s report from Monday’s meeting is accurate, but attacks on speakers during meetings are too common. DuringContinue reading “Kavanagh may face conflicts of interest”
2,000 people sign petition against Templeshannon IPAS plans
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Plans to convert the former Enniscorthy Mercy Convent at Templeshannon into an IPAS Centre were debated at today’s Wexford County Council meeting held at the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, where emotions ran high, and some comments were called ‘disgraceful’. Closed since 2010 and designated as “aContinue reading “2,000 people sign petition against Templeshannon IPAS plans”
Slower speeds on Wexford rural roads
By Dan Walsh From tomorrow (Friday) speed limits on all Co. Wexford rural roads are being reduced from 80Km/h to 60km/h. The change is expected to make roads safer for all users especially motorists, pedestrians, children and cyclists. The changes make sense as travelling at high speeds on rural roads is lunacy and the inconvenienceContinue reading “Slower speeds on Wexford rural roads”
20 Affordable Homes for sale in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched its first affordable housing purchase scheme for private buyers at ‘Radharc na Beannoige’, Ramsfort, Gorey. A total of 20 homes consisting of three bed units are being made available for sale by Wexford County Council through the affordable purchase arrangements, under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 andContinue reading “20 Affordable Homes for sale in Gorey”
Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann
By Dan Walsh Outgoing Cllr Cathal Byrne has been selected on the Cultural and Education panel and becomes a member of the 27th Seanad Éireann. He promises “to be a strong voice for Wexford.” Senator Byrne lost out on the fourth seat at last November’s General Election and afterwards was chosen by the Fine GaelContinue reading “Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann”
Contract signed for Gorey Inner Relief Road
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre The official contract signing for the Gorey Inner Relief Road project took place at Gorey Civic Centre today ahead of the monthly Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District. Cllr Oliver Walsh, Cathaoirleach, presided and expressed his delight at the signing and said he looked forward to getting the project underway.Continue reading “Contract signed for Gorey Inner Relief Road”
‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake
By Dan Walsh “A recent Environmental Protection Agency Report is a wake up call to action so as to protect not just a nationally significant habitat like Our Lady’s Island Lake but also farming in the area.” That’s according to Damien Corish, Rosslare Municipal Labour Local Area representative, responding to the EPA report which said thatContinue reading “‘Wake Up’ call to action on Our Lady’s Island Lake”
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