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”

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”