Two out of the next local elections!

By Dan Walsh It was a week of shocks in local politics when two of Wexford County Council’s most prominent members, Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan (Fine Gael) and Cllr Maura Bell (The Labour Party), both confirmed that they will not be contesting the 2024 elections to Wexford County Council. Cllr Codd-Nolan was first elected for FineContinue reading “Two out of the next local elections!”

Esmonde Street plans need leadership

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting Despite a complimentary remark from Cllr Mary Farrell that “women from all over Leinster come shopping in Gorey” a discussion on the future of Esmonde Street made very little progress at yesterday’s (Tuesday) meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. It looks like “accept theContinue reading “Esmonde Street plans need leadership”

Gorey Council says ‘No’

By Dan Walsh at the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting “We must stand together with the people of Raheenagurren,” declared Cllr Donal Kenny at today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council while discussing an application to use St. Therese’s B&B at Mount Alexander as a Direct Provision Centre with a proposed capacityContinue reading “Gorey Council says ‘No’”

Progress on Bellefield project

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council, at its September monthly meeting, approved Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amened) for a proposed development at Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy. The proposal is to provide a public realm space which will incorporate a playground for younger children, seating, a pocket park, paths, 25 publicContinue reading “Progress on Bellefield project”

A sad ending at Dun Mhuire Theatre

By Dan Walsh in Wexford town The music is ghostly silent, no more laughter at the pantomime and sketches, gone are the colourful scenes of drama and theatre, the prizes that cheered up the friendship at the bingo sessions is long spent and the election counts are long forgotten as the historic Dun Mhuire TheatreContinue reading “A sad ending at Dun Mhuire Theatre”

Call for answers around Direct Provision Centre plans?

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting A call for openness and transparency and update information demanded by the public to establish the facts, driven by rumours at this stage, concerning plans for a Direct Provision Centre at Rosslare Harbour and another outside Gorey dominated proceedings at today’s meeting of Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “Call for answers around Direct Provision Centre plans?”

New water mains for 60 Wexford taps

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council is replacing approximately 600 metres of ageing backyard service connections with modern water mains, which will allow for 60 households to be connected to the new mains. The works, which are due to begin over the coming days, are a critical step in conservingContinue reading “New water mains for 60 Wexford taps”

Duncannon “Do Not Swim Notice” 

By Dan Walsh Testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water showed elevated levels of bacteria at Duncannon Beach and following consultation with the HSE, has issued a “Do Not Swim” notice in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health. Further samplesContinue reading “Duncannon “Do Not Swim Notice” “

Improved quality drinking water for 11,000

By Dan Walsh Upgrade works providing improved quality drinking water for 11,000 customers are due to commence on the treated water storage facility at Kilmallock Bridge serving Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oylegate. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council made the official announcement today. Speaking about the benefits of thisContinue reading “Improved quality drinking water for 11,000”

The Deeps Bridge to remain closed

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced a temporary road closure extension to The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney between Crossabeg and Killurin from tomorrow (Thursday) until Friday, October 20th. The bridge was closed last January to facilitate extensive restoration and specialised reinforcement work at a cost of €2 million, but WexfordLocal.com understandsContinue reading “The Deeps Bridge to remain closed”