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”
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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”
Council challenged by economic crisis
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District meeting Wexford County Council’s Draft Budgetary Plans setting out the General Municipal Allocations (GMA) for 2024 have been presented to all districts and remains at the same level as 2023 at €1,832,000 and the final presentations were made at Enniscorthy (yesterday) and Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District CouncilContinue reading “Council challenged by economic crisis”
700,000 coming to Wexford for the Fleadh
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Upwards of 700,000 are expected to mingle merrily in festive mood across Wexford town next August (4-11th) for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which is the biggest event of its kind in the world and plans to ensure a safe and family friendly traditional festival are already underContinue reading “700,000 coming to Wexford for the Fleadh”
€30m new access road to Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting An Bord Pleanala has granted Wexford County Council planning permission for the long-awaited port access road at Rosslare Harbour. The €30 million investment was welcomed at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held at Carricklawn, Wexford. Cllr Ger Carthy told WexfordLocal.com; “The new €30 million TIIContinue reading “€30m new access road to Rosslare Europort”
Wexford hosts Chinese delegation
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has hosted a delegation of six key representatives from the Jiangxi Province in China and has signed a letter of intent for future trade, education, tourism and cultural ties for Wexford and the Chinese province. The delegation visited Wexford County Hall at Carricklawn where details on Wexford County Council’sContinue reading “Wexford hosts Chinese delegation”
No injuries from Storm Agnes
By Dan Walsh Torrential rain, high winds, fallen trees and flooding appears to be the legacy of Storm Agnes which passed over County Wexford today (Wednesday), but thankfully no accidents or injuries have been reported. Cllr Joe Sullivan was keeping a watching brief on North Wexford and reported on social media that he visited threeContinue reading “No injuries from Storm Agnes”
Gold medal Darragh joins Fine Gael team
By Dan Walsh Darragh McDonald who won a gold medal swimming the 400-metre freestyle final at the 2012 Paralympic Games held in London, joins Cllr Anthony Donohoe and Edel Gahan on the Fine Gael ticket for the 2024 local elections in the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District. The nominations were confirmed at the Gorey Local ElectionContinue reading “Gold medal Darragh joins Fine Gael team”
Sinn Féin Loch Garman announces election team
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman has announced its largest ever team to contest the 2024 local elections in Wexford Town Local Electoral Area where sitting members Tom Forde and Davy Hynes will be joined on the ticket by businesswoman, Lorraine Smyth. Lorraine Smyth said; “I am thrilled to be joining Tom and DavyContinue reading “Sinn Féin Loch Garman announces election team”
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