By Dan Walsh Transport Ministers Eamon Ryan and James Lawless, as well as the Department of Transport, are actively engaging with stakeholders to address the challenges to freight and passenger travel to and from Holyhead Port, following damage caused during Storm Darragh last weekend. This morning, both were fully briefed by Department Officials, the IrishContinue reading “WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week”
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New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey
By Dan Walsh In the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight Craig Doyle was chosen by Sinn Féin to fill the vacancy on Wexford County Council created by ex-cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain who was elected to Dáil Éireann in the newly created Wicklow-Wexford constituency in the recent General Election. From Allenwood Drive in Gorey Mr DoyleContinue reading “New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey”
Sharing new songs event at the Library
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Traditional singer, songwriter and composer Aileen Lambert was awarded the Commemorations Artist Bursary 2024 from Wexford County Council earlier this year and last night in Wexford Library she presented an evening of ‘New Songs’. Aileen shared songs which she has written which attempt to tell the story of ordinaryContinue reading “Sharing new songs event at the Library”
€175m County Council budget for 2025
By Dan Walsh Elected members of Wexford County Council have approved a budget of €175,427,695 for the coming year. It represents an increase of €11.1 million on this year, with “the increased expenditure budget largely supported by increased grant income in the areas of Housing”. The council had already voted in favour of retaining theContinue reading “€175m County Council budget for 2025”
Wexford set to get a new Mayor
By Dan Walsh Wexford is set to get a new Mayor following the election of the present incumbent Cllr George Lawlor to Dáil Éireann at last week’s General Election. Lawlor was elected to the seat vacated by the retiring TD Brendan Howlin. Cllr Lawlor had a busy day at Saturday’s Count Centre but took aContinue reading “Wexford set to get a new Mayor”
20 affordable housing units for Gorey
By Dan Walsh A total of 20 affordable housing units are to be delivered in the Radharc Na Beannóige scheme at Ramsfort Park, Gorey, which is the first housing scheme to include affordable housing in County Wexford under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ policy. There was standing room only at a public information event inContinue reading “20 affordable housing units for Gorey”
Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards
By Dan Walsh More than 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals were at Ferycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently, for the annual Wexford County Council Environmental Awards where wonderful community spirit was graciously acknowledged. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen welcomed and congratulated all the participants and there were presentations and awardsContinue reading “Winners at Wexford Environmental Awards”
Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Orchard Peace Park “These instruments have been installed to add to the character of the peace park where we have a public amenity in a central location within the town,” said Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Aidan Browne, as he performed the official launch of the Playful PlacesContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of Peace Park Project”
Community Calendar 2025 is launched
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Community Team at Wexford County Council launched its Community Calendar 2025 and presented the first calendar to Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, today. Cllr Breen said; “Following the success of the first calendar in 2024, I’m delighted to see theContinue reading “Community Calendar 2025 is launched”
Wexford success at Pride of Place awards
By Dan Walsh The Rocks Community Area consisting of Maudlintown and surrounding areas in Wexford Town took first place in the Urban Neighbourhood category at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards held at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, last Saturday night. Fethard-on-Sea Community Development Association took runner-up in the population 1000-2000Continue reading “Wexford success at Pride of Place awards”
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