By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council welcomed Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and a high-level delegation from the State of Georgia including Mr. Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Mr. Trip Tollison, President & CEO Savannah Economic Development Authority, and Dr. Kyle Marrero, President Georgia Southern University as partContinue reading “Georgia delegation visits County Wexford”
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€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches
By Dan Walsh Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, visited Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick Beaches to announce much needed funding for coastal protection at both beaches. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James BrowneContinue reading “€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches”
Traffic chaos around Gorey street works?
By Dan Walsh at meetings of Wexford County Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council Gorey’s €2.5m Esmonde Street regeneration programme is progressing, but concerns remain, with the issue raised at this week’s Wexford County Council and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meetings. A new one-way system designed to ease traffic disruption on the busy GoreyContinue reading “Traffic chaos around Gorey street works?”
Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford”
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh raised concerns about the poor condition of the iconic Fleadh Cheoil Harp on Wexford Harbour’s breakwater at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, chaired by Cllr Lisa McDonald. Cllr Walsh described the Harp as “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford” and saidContinue reading “Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford””
€18.3m for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced landmark funding of €18.3 million for four Wexford projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Wexford projects allocation include: • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First Regeneration Project – Phase 1, €9m (Cat 1B). • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First RegenerationContinue reading “€18.3m for four Wexford projects”
New Ferrybank housing scheme launched in Wexford
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”
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”
