By Dan Walsh Long serving public representative and twice Mayor of Wexford, Cllr David Hynes, who applied to join Sinn Féin in November, has today had his membership approved by Sinn Féin’s Ard Oifig and will begin work with the party immediately. Cllr Hynes has been involved with local politics for 25 years, for manyContinue reading “Cllr David Hynes joins Sinn Féin party”
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Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council wishes to notify customers on the Wexford Town Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the Boil Water Notice issued on Wednesday, November 2nd is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertaken with theContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice lifted”
Conservation plan for Courtown Woods
By Dan Walsh in Courtown North Wexford’s Cllr Joe Sullivan has launched a public appeal that Wexford County Council working in conjunction with Coillte, National Parks and Wildlife and the owners take the necessary steps to have Courtown Woods declared a SAC (Special Area of Conservation). “As we are all aware Courtown Woods are currentlyContinue reading “Conservation plan for Courtown Woods”
Wexford town Boil Water Notice continues
By Dan Walsh Irish Water would like to remind customers served by the Wexford Town Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. The notice, which was issued following consultation with the HSE on November 2nd is in place to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers. It was issued due to aContinue reading “Wexford town Boil Water Notice continues”
Book of Condolence for Vicky Phelan
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor has opened a Book of Condolence to allow the people of County Wexford to express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Vicky Phelan. The book of condolence is located near the entrance to County Hall, Newtown Road, Wexford. At today’s monthlyContinue reading “Book of Condolence for Vicky Phelan”
1,997 Ukraine people in Wexford
By Dan Walsh The most recent arrival figures indicate 55,800 BOTP’s (Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Order) have arrived in Ireland as of October 27th, with the latest data indicating 1,997 individuals in Wexford. Nationally women aged 20 or over account for 46% of arrivals to date, with individuals from 0-19 (both male and female) compriseContinue reading “1,997 Ukraine people in Wexford”
Call for redress scheme to include Wexford!
By Dan Walsh at meeting of Wexford County Council Gorey public representative Cllr Joe Sullivan has been campaigning for support for homeowners affected by defective building materials and has brought the matter to several meetings, however, at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council he had the full backing of the members that may assistContinue reading “Call for redress scheme to include Wexford!”
Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Wexford Arts Centre today launched an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Dr. Billy Colfer. Curated by Karla Sánchez O’Connell and Rosemary Hartigan; the exhibition will run from November 15th to December 23th in the new Billy Colfer Gallery. This exhibition aims to celebrate Dr. Colfer’s life and workContinue reading “Dr. Billy Colfer honoured at Wexford Arts Centre”
New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Arts Centre Minister Peter Burke, T.D., Minister of State at Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage performed the official opening of the new extension to Wexford Arts Centre in the presence of the Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Maura Bell, this afternoon. It was a celebratory occasion with contributions byContinue reading “New Wexford Arts Centre is officially opened”
25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice
By Dan Walsh A Boil Water Notice to protect public health has been issued for all customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply with immediate effect.Following consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Wexford County Council this notice is being issued to protect the health of approximately 25,000 customers following the detection ofContinue reading “25,000 affected by Wexford ‘Boil Water’ notice”
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