By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council May meeting Five dedicated members of Wexford County Council who by their own decision will not be declared candidates in the Local Elections on June 7th attended their final meeting at Council Chamber, County Hall today (Monday) where tributes were paid for loyal local authority service to retiringContinue reading “Council farewell for five members”
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Eddie Taaffe appointed Chief Executive
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford Eddie Taaffe is the new Chief Executive of Wexford County Council. His appointment was approved by the elected members at a special meeting held in County Hall today (Monday) and follows a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service. A native of Rosbercon, New Ross, Mr TaaffeContinue reading “Eddie Taaffe appointed Chief Executive”
Oil discovered on Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council are investigating reports of traces of oil washing up on beaches and possible oil deposits on some wildlife along the Wicklow and Wexford coastline. Wexford County Council Environment Staff, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Coastguard and other relevant agencies are actively monitoring the situation. It is understoodContinue reading “Oil discovered on Wexford beaches”
Pencil bollards brings safety to St Aidan’s
By Dan Walsh Minister of State Jack Chambers visited St. Aidan’s Primary School Enniscorthy recently to meet with students and parents and to mark completion of upgrade works outside the school under the ‘Safe Routes to School’ Scheme. Minister Chambers outlined that the ‘Safe Routes to School’ Scheme is for the safety of children andContinue reading “Pencil bollards brings safety to St Aidan’s”
€4million for Wexford Library Services
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council Library Service benefits from €4 million under new Department of Rural and Community Development Libraries Capital Programme Investment. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, said; “County Wexford will stand to benefit from the Libraries Capital Programme with funding of €1.7 million towards an extension and refurbishmentContinue reading “€4million for Wexford Library Services”
Wexford faces serious coastal erosion issues
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Coastal erosion along the Wexford coastline is high on the agenda again following recent storms and persistent heavy rainfall and the difficulties affecting seaside communities was raised at last Monday’s April meeting of Wexford County Council held at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach, presided. DuringContinue reading “Wexford faces serious coastal erosion issues”
Clonroche Amenity Park planting project
By Dan Walsh Clonroche Amenity Park has been planted with 2,500 native trees in the company of Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, Cllr Michael Sheehan, New Ross Municipal District, members of Clonroche Development Association, members of the local community, Richard Mulcahy and representatives from the Forestry Services were in attendance. Cllr John FlemingContinue reading “Clonroche Amenity Park planting project “
Numerous ‘misleading’ letters creates anger in Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting The monthly meeting is centre stage for Wexford County Council, but today’s (Monday) renewal at County Hall, Wexford, exploded into a tense verbal battle between the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District when Cllr Pip Breen, the current district chair raised a matter thatContinue reading “Numerous ‘misleading’ letters creates anger in Kilmuckridge”
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”
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