By Dan Walsh The proposed visit of Darragh O’Brien, T.D. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Gorey and Enniscorthy this morning (Monday) has been cancelled due to the red weather warning that is in place for 15 counties, including Wicklow, but excluding Wexford. Minister O’Brien planned to visit the St. Joseph’s Social HousingContinue reading “Minister’s visit is cancelled today”
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€3m Phase One cycle scheme for Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Borough District Cllr John Hegarty led the sod turning ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of Phase One of the Newtown Road Cycle Scheme today (Tuesday) and the first stage of the Wexford Pathfinder project. Construction on the Newtown Road scheme will commence immediately and is expected toContinue reading “€3m Phase One cycle scheme for Wexford town”
Ballymurn is best estate in the county
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council Annual Residents Awards were distributed in County Hall last Thursday where St Joseph’s Terrace, Ballymurn was awarded the top prize as the ‘Best Estate in the County’. The Wexford County Council Estates Competition which has not been held since 2019 was re-launched earlier this year. 39 Resident’s Associations andContinue reading “Ballymurn is best estate in the county”
Encouraging women into local politics
By Dan Walsh Wexford Women’s Coalition which brings together the female Wexford County Council members is committed to ensuring that female members are supported in the Local Government System and has joined forces with See Her Elected, the award-winning Government funded project which aims to encourage women from rural areas to engage in local politics.Continue reading “Encouraging women into local politics”
Rosslare Strand families devastated by floods
By Dan Walsh Families at The Haven housing estate in Rosslare Strand are in temporary accommodation tonight after being forced to leave seven homes that were impacted by severe flooding during a weekend of heavy rain in south Wexford. Local Cllr Jim Codd visited the scene today to support the residents and empathise with themContinue reading “Rosslare Strand families devastated by floods”
Bright plans for Enniscorthy and Bunclody
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright visited Enniscorthy last week and addressed proceedings at the launch of The Dome Training Centre and Sensory Garden at Gort na Greine, where he presented a positive picture of future developments for Enniscorthy. Mr. Enright extended sincere congratulations to Michael Devereux andContinue reading “Bright plans for Enniscorthy and Bunclody”
Beware flash floods on Wexford roads
By Dan Walsh Serious heavy rainfall has hit Co. Wexford this evening with many reports of flooded roads. The N25 Larkins Cross – Maldron Roundabout is currently flooded, but passable with care. Several roads in Wexford Town also affected. Marsh Lane New Ross flooded. N30 Palace to Clonroche flooded but passable with care. Waterford RoadContinue reading “Beware flash floods on Wexford roads”
€1m Emigrant Park opens at New Ross
By Dan Walsh at New Ross The €1 million Emigrant Park located beside the boardwalk, with its eternal flame, and enhances the Dunbrody Visitor Centre on the quayside at New Ross was officially opened today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. The Park, funded by the Department of Rural andContinue reading “€1m Emigrant Park opens at New Ross”
River Slaney watch at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The River Slaney is quite high through Enniscorthy today, with a rising tide, however, fingers are crossed that flooding will not be making the headlines. The next high tide is 4.4m at 3.04pm and the next lowest tide is at 9.45pm. The M11 Motorway northbound from Scurloughsbush roundabout (Oylegate) toContinue reading “River Slaney watch at Enniscorthy”
Progress at Wexford University Campus
By Dan Walsh Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council has expressed his delight with progress in establishing a new University Campus in Wexford and today’s announcement that the local authority has successfully moved to the final stages of the CPO for the land acquisition with the Notice to Treat stage for the parcelContinue reading “Progress at Wexford University Campus”
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