Tag Archives: Wexford County Council

Odour anger at Ballyminaun Hill steps up!

By Dan Walsh There is a palpable anger at the lack of action by Wexford County Council and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in relation to the obnoxious odours constantly diminishing the quality of life in the neighbourhood and the town of Gorey from the compost plant on Ballyminaun Hill. About 30 residents attended aContinue reading “Odour anger at Ballyminaun Hill steps up!”

Vandalism strikes on Forth Mountain

By Dan Walsh The community in the Barntown area are devastated and heartbroken following an act of vandalism in which the toilets at Carrigfoyle visitor attraction were burned to the ground last night. The fire occurred sometime during the night and was only discovered this morning. “It was still smouldering this morning when I wentContinue reading “Vandalism strikes on Forth Mountain”

Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre

By Dan Walsh at July meeting of Wexford County Council Wexford County Council has announced its proposal to develop a ‘brownfield site’ in the centre of Enniscorthy, on a vacant site formerly the location of Murphy-Flood’s Hotel, and empty buildings bounding Irish Street and Barrack Street. It is recommended that the development proceed subject toContinue reading “Archaeological survey of Enniscorthy town centre”

Apology for making 46 Gorey people sick!

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Council meeting The detailed report on the Creagh Water Quality incident at Creagh Water Treatment Plant, near Gorey, last August, was published and presented at the monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council yesterday (Tuesday) where Jim Fitzgerald apologised on behalf of Irish Water “for making 46 peopleContinue reading “Apology for making 46 Gorey people sick!”

Cllr George is 125th Cathaoirleach

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council annual general meeting Veteran Wexford town and Labour Party member Cllr George Lawlor was elected as the 125th Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual general meeting held in the council chamber at Carricklawn, Wexford, this afternoon. He defeated Fine Gael’s Cllr Frank Staples by 21 votesContinue reading “Cllr George is 125th Cathaoirleach”

Residents fed up with Ballyminaun Hill stink!

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Meeting Three angry residents from Ballyminaun Hill, near Gorey, were guests at the rear of the chamber at Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council where Cllr Joe Sullivan raised a number of issues relating to an obnoxious smell from a compost plant and asked the Executive “WhatContinue reading “Residents fed up with Ballyminaun Hill stink!”

County Secretary “to hang up my spurs”

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Meeting County Secretary David Minogue told today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council that he is to retire on July 1st after 38 years’ service in local government. “I will hang up my spurs,” Mr. Minogue told members and officials and thanked everyone for their support and said;Continue reading “County Secretary “to hang up my spurs””

Water works on the Old Dublin Road

By Dan Walsh Water mains rehabilitation works on the Old Dublin Road in Enniscorthy, commenced today, with the road closure and traffic management being put in place and the actual mains rehab works starting next Monday, June 20th.  Irish Water’s Joe Carroll said; “The works involve the replacement of over 2km of problematic water mains onContinue reading “Water works on the Old Dublin Road”

Pearse Rd water project starts on Tuesday

By Dan Walsh Work will commence on Tuesday at Pearse Road in Enniscorthy, where Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, begins the replacement of ageing backyard water mains and providing new service connections. The section of works will take place along Pearse Road from its junction with Parnell Road as far asContinue reading “Pearse Rd water project starts on Tuesday”