War Exhibition opens at County Hall today

By Dan Walsh An Exhibition titled The War of Independence and Civil War in County Wexford opens today (Monday) in The Street at County Hall, Wexford, and will be available until May 3rd and can be viewed during office hours. The Civil War in Ireland ended on May 24th, 1923, following five years of unrestContinue reading “War Exhibition opens at County Hall today”

World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford

By Dan Walsh at Hotel Curracloe The World Shore Angling championships featuring the 32nd Youth Championship (under 16) and the 23rd Junior Championship (under 21) is taking place along the Wexford shoreline later this year from November 2nd-9th and the official launch took place today (Saturday) in Hotel Curracloe, which will be headquarters for theContinue reading “World Shore Angling 2024 event coming to Wexford”

2.7kms water mains replacement in Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council is replacing 2.7kilometres of old damaged water mains with new modern pipes in Rosslare to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The section of works, starting this week will take place from the junction of the N25 withContinue reading “2.7kms water mains replacement in Rosslare”

€19m upgrade for Enniscorthy water supply

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is commencing works on a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme that will benefit over 11,000 consumers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Enniscorthy and surrounding areas, and enabling future growth and development in the area. Critical improvements to the scheme will include upgrading theContinue reading “€19m upgrade for Enniscorthy water supply”

Clone Beach cut off by fast flowing river…again!

By Dan Walsh A North Wexford public representative is calling on Wexford County Council Environment Section and local interest groups to come up with a resolution before the holiday season as access to the sea at Clone Beach has been cut off. “For the past number of years there have been ongoing issues locally inContinue reading “Clone Beach cut off by fast flowing river…again!”

1.6kms water mains replacement in Duncannon

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing approximately 1.6 kilometres of old water watermains in Duncannon. The watermains that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage are being replaced with new modern pipes. Once complete, the works will provide a more reliable water supply, and reduce high levelsContinue reading “1.6kms water mains replacement in Duncannon”

‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town

By Dan Walsh The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 traditional music festival scheduled for August 4th-11th was officially launched at the National Opera House, Wexford, tonight (Saturday). The event, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and hosted by the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is expected to attract over 500,000 visitors, and this year’s theme, ‘A Fleadh forContinue reading “‘A Fleadh for All’ coming to Wexford town”

Oak tree is planted in Clonroche

By Dan Walsh Local public representative and Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr John Fleming planted an oak tree with members of Clonroche Development Association to celebrate National Tree Week, an annual event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte. This year’s theme was “Planting Trees for a Greener Future” highlightsContinue reading “Oak tree is planted in Clonroche”

Traffic plans for Wexford’s Newtown Road

By Dan Walsh There is important information for road users and the Stop/Go system in operation outside Applegreen on the Newtown Road between Wexford Racecourse and the Maldron Hotel roundabout. This has opened to a two-way traffic flow from 6.30pm this evening (Wednesday). The Stop/Go traffic management will be reinstated at 9.30am tomorrow (Thursday) morningContinue reading “Traffic plans for Wexford’s Newtown Road”

Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday

By Dan Walsh Businesses interested in trading at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, to be held in Wexford Town August 4th-11th, should submit their applications from Wednesday, March 20th. The event offers a unique opportunity for traders, from food vendors adding unique flavours to the Fleadh, to craft makers infusing the town’s streets withContinue reading “Trader applications for Fleadh opens on Wednesday”