EXCLUSIVE REPORT by Dan Walsh The headline story from yesterday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the Civic Centre Chamber, that called for Local Propery Tax “discretionary funds be held against those who voted against it!” was raised in Dáil Éireann tonight by Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy. If the proposal was toContinue reading “Wexford LPT vote crisis raised in the Dáil”
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No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Civic Centre 24-hours after a majority of members at Wexford County Council approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at Monday’s meeting at County Hall and some members at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District in the CivicContinue reading “No funding for 11 who voted against LPT increase?”
Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall Members of Wexford County Council have approved the Local Property Tax Local Adjustment Factor (LAF) at 15% over the next five years, (2025-2029) at today’s monthly meeting held in County Hall, Carricklawn, which consists of an inward investment of €1,925,160. In accordance with theContinue reading “Local Property Tax up by 15% over 5 years”
Le Cotentin Delegation and French Ambassador visit Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council welcomed Le Cotentin delegation and the newly appointed French Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Céline Place, in a visit that underscores the growing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Wexford and Le Cotentin in Normandy. The Delegation and Ambassador met with a number of key stakeholders including elected members ofContinue reading “Le Cotentin Delegation and French Ambassador visit Wexford”
Gorey embraces ‘Make Way Day’
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association have supported the ‘Make Way Day’ campaign, an annual event led by the Disability Federation of Ireland that brings the disability and wider community together to consider the needs of people with disabilities in shared public spaces. In Gorey recently, Wexford County Council’sContinue reading “Gorey embraces ‘Make Way Day’”
New eParking comes to a town near you!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched a new eParking solution across the towns of Wexford, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey aimed at improving the parking experience by providing a range of mobile payment options. The Council in partnership with Payzone and ParkMagic say the new eParking “is designed to enhance the convenience ofContinue reading “New eParking comes to a town near you!”
STATUS ORANGE WEATHER WARNING
Following the issuing of Status Yellow Wind and Rain and Status Orange Rain warning for Wexford by Met Éireann for today, Sunday, September 29th, Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) met yesterday at 5pm to assess the Weather Warnings for Wexford. All necessary preparations have been made across all Departments. The forecast is beingContinue reading “STATUS ORANGE WEATHER WARNING”
Wexford’s beauty is its Walking Festival
By Dan Walsh at Barntown Community Centre The 10th annual Wexford Walking Festival was officially launched by Mayor of Wexford, Cllr George Lawlor, at a pleasant function in Barntown Community Centre earlier this evening following a guided 6km walk to Carrigfoyle Lake on Forth Mountain. Mayor Lawlor was in a most poetic mood and welcomedContinue reading “Wexford’s beauty is its Walking Festival”
19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The biggest sideshow in Enniscorthy today was the demolition of the former Irish Street Stores, a 19th century landmark purchased by Wexford County Council in 2023 and earmarked for development as part of the “old Murphy Flood’s site” which has been derelict since it was destroyed by fire in 2005.Continue reading “19th century Enniscorthy walls come tumbling down!”
Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill
By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne, T.D. was in Wexford town to perform the official opening of the first phase of a new social housing project at Whiterock Hill named Ard na Gaoithe. The Minister was accompanied by the Cllr. Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Mr.Continue reading “Phase 1 of housing project opens at Whiterock Hill”
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