By Dan Walsh Working from home and the poor performance of Broadband in rural areas of Co. Wexford was a topical discussion at the September meeting of Wexford County Council that took place yesterday (Monday) under Covid-19 government guidelines at the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. Cllr Ger Carthy, Cathaoirleach, was in the chair for theContinue reading “Poor Broadband areas need priority; Cllr McDonald”
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No swimming at Duncannon beach
By Dan Walsh Do Not Swim notices have been issued for Duncannon beach after routine testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s Bathing Water Sampling Programme showed slightly elevated levels of bacteria. Following consultation with the HSE, the Council found it necessary to issue a Do Not Swim warning notice at the affected beach inContinue reading “No swimming at Duncannon beach”
€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling
By Dan Walsh Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Eamon Ryan TD, believes that the way forward post Covid-19 is through walking and cycling and is stimulating the measures through the Active Travel Measures Allocations 2020 with the announcement of funding to Wexford County Council of €1,351, 098. Minister Ryan said; “The Active Travel grantContinue reading “€1.3m for Wexford walking and cycling”
€460,000 for Wexford ‘shovel ready’ projects
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been allocated funding of €460,000 under the Climate Change Adaption Allocations 2020 by the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport, which will assist in repairs and safety measures carried out in sixteen projects damaged by severe weather events. Minister of State, Hildegarde Naughton TD, said: “The recent severeContinue reading “€460,000 for Wexford ‘shovel ready’ projects”
Death of former Cllr Jimmy Curtis
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, is leading the community and county in paying tribute to former Cllr Jimmy Curtis, (82), 39 years a member of Wexford County Council, whose sad passing was announced this evening. “This evening, a true gentleman, a man who was an institution in his areaContinue reading “Death of former Cllr Jimmy Curtis”
‘Do Not Swim’ notices at 3 Wexford beaches
By Dan Walsh Do Not Swim notices have been erected at Ballymoney North (Blue Flag and Identified Bathing Beach), Duncannon (Identified Bathing Beach) and Booley Bay Beach (Green Coast each) after routine testing conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s bathing water sampling programme showed breaches of the mandatory levels for E.coli and Intestinal Enterococci atContinue reading “‘Do Not Swim’ notices at 3 Wexford beaches”
Large crowds at Wexford beaches today
By Dan Walsh Reports from Council Beach Staff indicate that there have been significant crowds at main beaches such as Ballymoney, Courtown, Morriscastle, Rosslare Strand, Strand Courtown, Duncannon and over 5,000 at Curracloe. Wexford County Council appeals to Wexford residents and visitors to refrain from visiting the main beaches if possible. The number of COVID-19 casesContinue reading “Large crowds at Wexford beaches today”
More Council support urged for rural villages
By Dan Walsh Concern for rural villages and seeking ways of rejuvenating some villages that have seen better days was one of the topics that occupied members’ minds at today’s Special Meeting of Wexford County Council held under Government Covid-19 guidelines at White’s Hotel, Wexford. Cllr Ger Carthy, Cathaoirleach, and Cllr Garry Laffan, Leas-Cathaoirleach sharedContinue reading “More Council support urged for rural villages”
Wexford tributes to John Hume
By Dan Walsh The Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Ger Carthy, this afternoon opened an on-line Book of Condolences to provide opportunity for the public to sympathise with the family of the late John Hume, former SDLP leader and Nobel Laureate. “John Hume’s contribution to Irish history has been immense and his legacy ofContinue reading “Wexford tributes to John Hume”
Sites sold at Enniscorthy Technology Park
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council members have responded favourably to a request, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, to the Council’s intention to sell a long-term leasehold interest in two sites at Enniscorthy Technology Park on the old St. Senan’s Hospital land at Killagoley south of the town. The matterContinue reading “Sites sold at Enniscorthy Technology Park”
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