Fleadh traffic management plan announced

By Dan Walsh An Garda Siochána and Wexford County Council have announced comprehensive details of the traffic management plan in operation for Wexford town during the eight days of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann from August 4th-12th.Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Eddie Taaffe, Chairperson of the Fleadh Cheoil Executive Committee, said today; “Wexford County Council extends a warmContinue reading “Fleadh traffic management plan announced”

Enjoy swimming at Booley Bay

By Dan Walsh The DO NOT SWIM notices erected at Booley Bay Beach, near Duncannon, four days ago has been lifted. Wexford County Council this morning, in a statement, said; “The results of the repeat bathing water samples at Booley Bay fall within acceptable standards. Following consultation with the HSE, Wexford County Council is nowContinue reading “Enjoy swimming at Booley Bay”

Swimming ban at Booley Bay Beach

By Dan Walsh DO NOT SWIM notices have been erected at Booley Bay Beach, near Duncannon, after sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels of bacteria. In a statement, Wexford County Council said; “Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do NotContinue reading “Swimming ban at Booley Bay Beach”

Wexford Bus has free seats to the Fleadh!

By Dan Walsh Wexford Bus has been revealed as the Official Travel Partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 and in celebration of the partnership, Wexford Bus announced it will be operating the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Route WX1 and WX2) free of charge for the duration of the Fleadh. In addition, the WexfordContinue reading “Wexford Bus has free seats to the Fleadh!”

€669.000 allocated for climate action projects

By Dan Walsh Sixteen communities in County Wexford are set to benefit from €669,000 allocated for climate action projects, and today (Wednesday), Wexford County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications announced the applications that were successful in securing funding under the Community Climate Action Programme. The successful applications are spread across allContinue reading “€669.000 allocated for climate action projects”

Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff

Dan Walsh reports from Wexford County Council meeting Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council at County Hall, Wexford, Enniscorthy District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aidan Browne, paid tribute to the late Henry Goff and extended sympathy to his wife and family. Mr Goff from Templeshannon was laid to rest in Enniscorthy Cemetery last Saturday.Continue reading “Enniscorthy remembers Henry Goff”

Local issues dominate at Council meeting

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Fresh from the Local Elections with some newly elected members attending their inaugural meeting of Wexford County Council at Council Chamber, County Hall, this afternoon (Monday), the July meeting had a pre-holiday atmosphere, and one sensed the countdown to a General Election has started. Cllr Pip Breen,Continue reading “Local issues dominate at Council meeting”

Baginbun Beach is safe for public use

By Dan Walsh The DO NOT SWIM notices issued for Baginbun Beach last Thursday have been withdrawn with immediate effect. In a short statement tonight Wexford County Council informed WexfordLocal.com that the results of the repeat bathing water samples at Baginbun fall within the acceptable standards. Following consultation with the HSE, Wexford County Council isContinue reading “Baginbun Beach is safe for public use”

Mayor Lawlor leads fight on gum litter

By Dan Walsh The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) Summer Roadshow took to the streets of Wexford today and leading by example was the Mayor of Wexford, Cllr George Lawlor, showing the way with fun and engaging education and awareness initiatives in the fight against gum litter. Mayor Lawlor welcomed the Roadshow which he said; “isContinue reading “Mayor Lawlor leads fight on gum litter”

Ban on bathing at Baginbun Beach

By Dan Walsh Testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels of E. Coli bacteria at Baginbun Beach where ‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued. In a statement issued a short time ago, Wexford County Council said; “Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessaryContinue reading “Ban on bathing at Baginbun Beach”