By Dan Walsh An Garda Sίochána and Wexford County Council have launched the Annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards for 2026. The launch of these annual awards is to acknowledge the achievements of young people who are making a difference in their own lives and in their communities within the Wexford Garda Division and acknowledge theContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026”
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Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail
By Dan Walsh Sinn Fein Deputy Johnny Mythen, speaking in Dáil Éireann told the House and the Minister of State, with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD that “My hometown of Enniscorthy, along with Bunclody, Bridgetown, Our Lady’s Island, Kilmore, Kilcarbery and Killurin experienced extensive flooding with some roads obliterated altogether. “Sixty businessesContinue reading “Deputy Mythen addresses Enniscorthy flooding disaster in the Dail”
€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.
By Dan Walsh at monthly meetings in Gorey and Enniscorthy. At today’s (Tuesday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at Presentation Arts Centre it emerged that the estimated cost of road repairs is in the region of €2.5 million. Reporting on General Road Maintenance, Roads Engineer, Neil Dempsey toldContinue reading “€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.”
Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Fire Station The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD was in Gorey today (Monday) where he joined Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan at the official opening of the newly refurbished Gorey Fire Station. Minister Browne praised the fire service and said it isContinue reading “Gorey Fire Station opens after €1m project”
Council facing major challenge fixing roads
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Special Meeting At a special Wexford County Council meeting held yesterday (Monday) addressing the theme of ‘flooding and the impact to the roads network,’ it was revealed that the volume of water flowing through Enniscorthy town centre during the recent floods reached an astonishing 300,000 litres per second.Continue reading “Council facing major challenge fixing roads”
No show local politicians’ anger Enniscorthy flood victims
By Dan Walsh at IFA Centre, Enniscorthy A speaker at a public meeting held in the IFA Centre on Saturday evening expressed concern about the absence of councillors – “It is disgraceful that councillors are not here” – as flood victims, local residents, and business owners advocated for an expedited agreement on a flood reliefContinue reading “No show local politicians’ anger Enniscorthy flood victims”
Wexford Sport Active Plan 2025-2030
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched Sport Active Wexford’s Strategic Plan 2025 –2030, entitled “A Roadmap to Excellence and Innovation” at County Hall, Wexford County Council, by Cllr Garry Laffan, Chairperson of the Sports Active Wexford’s Steering Committee in the presence of Colleen Devine, Director of Participation with Sport Ireland, Eddie Taaffe, ChiefContinue reading “Wexford Sport Active Plan 2025-2030”
River flood alert in place until Friday
By Dan Walsh The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) met again today (Tuesday) as a preparatory measure during the continued period of unsettled weather and high flood risk. A river flood advisory is currently in place for Wexford until 11am on Friday. River levels in Wexford are currently registering as High and will continueContinue reading “River flood alert in place until Friday”
Government to accelerate flood relief scheme
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Enniscorthy today where he announced that he has convened a meeting tomorrow with senior ministers and the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group (NECG) to review warning systems for weather events. “There will be an overview of our systems and the framework that we have at theContinue reading “Government to accelerate flood relief scheme”
Taoiseach to visit Enniscorthy?
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected in Enniscorthy on Monday morning as part of his tour of flooding sites in counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. Details of An Taoiseach’s itinerary are unknown at this stage, however it is expected that he will visit householders on Island Road and following in the footprintsContinue reading “Taoiseach to visit Enniscorthy?”
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