Cllr Kenny back in Gorey Kilmuckrige Chair

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge District annual general meeting in Gorey Popular Fianna Fáil member Cllr Donal Kenny is the new Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council following his election at the annual general meeting held in Gorey Council Chamber today. Proposed by Cllr Pip Breen and seconded by Cllr Anthony Donohoe, CllrContinue reading “Cllr Kenny back in Gorey Kilmuckrige Chair”

No advertising on the streets?

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe warned at today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council that unauthorised advertising signs lack insurance cover and public liability would fall on business owners. Cllr Pip Breen was presiding at his final meeting as Cathaoirleach. Mr Taaffe stated that he didn’t understand theContinue reading “No advertising on the streets?”

Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting  Cllr Patricia Byrne was welcomed as the new councillor at Wexford County Council’s meeting today, filling the Fine Gael seat vacated by Cllr Cathal Byrne’s election to Seanad Éireann last February. Cllr Byrne was officially nominated by Cllr Pat Kehoe and seconded by Cllr Bridín Murphy. SheContinue reading “Cllr Patricia Byrne takes Council seat”

€70,000 for Bunclody safer route

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been awarded €70,000 toward a walkway link from Hospital Hill to Church Road, Bunclody under the Community Recognition Fund. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy stated that “it is a long-held ambition of mine and the people of Bunclody to see both sides of Bunclody town linked without having to access the N80.Continue reading “€70,000 for Bunclody safer route”

New affordable homes in Wexford and Enniscorthy.

By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, was in Enniscorthy recently to perform the official launch of two new phases of affordable homes for sale to first time buyers in Wexford and Enniscorthy.  The new homes which are part of the hugely popular ‘Ard Uisce’ and ‘Old Forge Road’ developments,Continue reading “New affordable homes in Wexford and Enniscorthy.”

Stop the lights at Gorey Bridge

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council meeting Plans to replace the temporary traffic lights on Arklow Road at the Ballytegan Road junction and before the railway bridge with a permanent set of traffic lights were discussed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. Cllr Joe Sullivan raisedContinue reading “Stop the lights at Gorey Bridge”

Substantial losses at Enniscorthy Car Park

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Car parking has always been a contentious issue in Enniscorthy town, however, figures released recently show that the car park at Mill Yard Lane, also known locally as the Clinic Car Park has been operating at a substantial loss to Wexford County Council. The matter had beenContinue reading “Substantial losses at Enniscorthy Car Park”

Youth event launched on Vinegar Hill

By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill Plans for the second annual “The Night Belongs to Youth were announced on Thursday with a special ceremony on Vinegar Hill, overlooking Enniscorthy town. The attendance included Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Claire Lawless, Enniscorthy District Manager, Barbara Nolan, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council,Continue reading “Youth event launched on Vinegar Hill”

No tenders for famous Enniscorthy landmark site

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Machinery arrived at the old Murphy Floods site in Enniscorthy on Monday morning. At the Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting on Tuesday, it was announced that the original plans for the site had been significantly scaled down, and only a temporary car park is to be openedContinue reading “No tenders for famous Enniscorthy landmark site”

Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire

By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal Council monthly meeting At today’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr Oliver Walsh recalled the ‘serious incident of the fire on Tara Hill over the weekend” and he commended the bravery of everyone involved including the fire service, road crews, Gardaí, Coillte, the AirContinue reading “Brave efforts at Tara Hill fire”