By Dan Walsh A progress report on the Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour motorway was top of the agenda for today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams due to Covid-19 restrictions where many members raised concerns and the current situation was described as “frustrating and embarrassing.” Mr Sean Dobbs, Project Manager WexfordContinue reading ““Frustrating and embarrassing” delays on M11 extension plans”
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Gorey farewell to District Manager
By Dan Walsh Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council bade farewell to its popular District Manager of 17 months, Michael Drea, who moved to a new position with the housing department of Wexford County Council today (Monday). “We are losing our area administrator Michael Drea who is going to higher office in the housing section in WexfordContinue reading “Gorey farewell to District Manager”
Dog patrols and licence checks
Wexford County Council wardens will be carrying out a series of dog patrols and licence checks throughout the Spring and Summer 2021. Wardens will be concentrating on un-licensed and un-chipped dogs, dogs not under proper control, dogs not muzzled and dogs fouling in public places. Dog fouling is a serious health hazard for young children,Continue reading “Dog patrols and licence checks”
€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges
By Dan Walsh Good news for Wexford County Council this week is the allocation of €464,000 for 16 bridge rehabilitation works on regional and local roads across the county. In addition, €100,000 has been allocated for a specific improvement works at The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney at Killurin. Killurin Bridge, also called TheContinue reading “€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges”
‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree
By Dan Walsh At recent meetings of Wexford County Council members from all parts of the county have been complaining of increased dumping in rural areas and argue strongly that the situation is getting worse. A new approach has been discovered in the Bree area. Residents and casual walkers who use Knockduff Lane, near BreeContinue reading “‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree”
Giving visitors a different view!
By Dan Walsh Good work done in the main streets of Wexford’s four district towns is being undone by empty units with large ‘for sale or rent’ signs over them according to Cllr John Hegarty who brought a motion before last Monday’s Microsoft Teams monthly meeting of Wexford County Council that “will require that vacantContinue reading “Giving visitors a different view!”
Wexford plans when the snow comes!
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is in contact with the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) Crisis Management Team, and Carolyn Godkin, Director of Services, told Monday’s meeting of Wexford County Council about plans to review the weather forecast for the coming days, including the potential impact of snow, and to provideContinue reading “Wexford plans when the snow comes!”
Litter problem is getting worse
By Dan Walsh While walking the roads of North Wexford Cllr Joe Sullivan noticed that the litter problem is getting worse, and consequently, he brought a motion before Monday’s February meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams due to Covid-19 regulations which suggested that the Council “make recycling services free of charge atContinue reading “Litter problem is getting worse”
Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads
By Dan Walsh A Wexford councillor is calling upon Wexford’s TDs to demand adequate funding for rural roads, which he claims “are devastated and resemble the surface of the moon despite the best efforts of the roads engineer and his work crews.” Cllr Jim Codd from the Rosslare Municipal District Council is critical of theContinue reading “Call for funds to mend Wexford’s rural roads”
Heavy flooding in Gorey district
By Dan Walsh Many areas of North Wexford, including parts of Gorey town are affected by heavy flooding and staff from Wexford County Council and Gorey Fire Service are involved in a number of clean-up operations. A family home in Creagh Woods was badly flooded. The Arklow Road underneath the railway bridge and part ofContinue reading “Heavy flooding in Gorey district”
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