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Irish Independent
01-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wexford students celebrated for biodiversity artwork at awards ceremony
The artwork competition is an initiative run by the Environment Section of Wexford County Council in conjunction with Wexford Naturalists' Field Club and the theme of this year's competition was 'Bumblebees, Solitary Bees and Honeybee – Nature's Pollinators.' Councillor Ger Carthy, Leas – Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council, presented prizes to 40 school children representing both primary and secondary schools. Councillor Ger Carthy said: 'The aim of the competition was to raise awareness of the importance of Wexford's environment and to encourage all to explore its uniqueness as something to be valued and cherished. Wexford County Council is preparing a new Local Biodiversity Action Plan, supported by the Heritage Council." "The plan will provide a framework for biodiversity action for the next six years with the aim of halting biodiversity loss in County Wexford. It will be underpinned by the objectives of the National Biodiversity Action Plan and will set a vision for addressing biodiversity loss at a local level. An emphasis will be placed on actions that are achievable and measurable within the lifetime of the plan.' He encouraged all to take local action for biodiversity, whether it's getting involved in the many campaigns like 'Let Dandelions Bee,' 'No Mow May,' 'Let It Bloom June,' or by planting native pollinator trees, pollinator friendly bulbs and plants. "We all have a role to play in learning more about biodiversity and protecting the natural heritage of Wexford. The artwork displayed here today reminds, us all to look after our environment, a precious legacy for generations to come,' he added. He thanked Don Conroy for providing the colouring sheet and judging the artwork competition. He also thanked Wexford Naturalists' Field Club for supporting the competition and sponsoring birdboxes and he praised the young artists present and encouraged them to maintain a healthy respect for the environment as part of their lives. The overall winner from Primary Schools was Alice Buki Nemeth, Glynn National School and the overall winner from Secondary Schools was Leon Carthy of Selskar College Wexford. The winning artwork was displayed in County Hall. Prizes were also presented for the Snap into Action Competition, which is open to both schools and community groups. This competition encourages people from all walks of life to take action against litter. Danescastle National School received first prize in the Snap Into Action School Competition and received a prize for €500. Kilmyshall National School and Ballyoughter National School were presented with runner up award of €250. Enniscorthy Tidy Towns were the winners in the Snap Into Action Community Group Competition and received a prize of €500. Campile Area Development Group and Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns were presented with runner up award of €250. Councillor Ger Carthy congratulated all involved and praised the groups for all their voluntary work in Keeping Wexford Beautiful. Full list of artwork winners: Junior Infants: 1st prize: Ava Andrew, St Leonards National School, Ballycullane 2nd prize: Tuiren Doyle, Ballyduff National School 3rd prize: Julia Whelan, Ballyduff National School Highly Commended: Sariad Holmes, St Kevin's National School, Tara Hill Highly Commended: Tess Devereux, Piercestown National School Senior infants: 1st prize: Elena Caffery, Scoil Naomh Bríde 2nd prize: Amy O'Keeffe, St Leonards National School, Ballycullane Highly Commended: Eva Flynn, Rathnure National School Highly Commended: Cian McHale, Scoil Naomh Maodhóg, Ferns First and Second class: 1st prize: Kallum Hennessy, Greene Kilmore National School Joint 2nd prize: James Kahwati, Glynn National School Joint 2nd prize: Arthur James, Danescastle National School Joint 3rd prize: Saoirse Egan, Gusserane National School Joint 3rd prize:Shayna Walsh, Glynn National School Third and Fourth class: 1st prize: Ella Roche, Kilmore National School 2nd prize: Faye Bernadette Murphy, Kilmore National School Joint 3rd prize: Ella Tobin, Scoil Ghormáin Naofa ,Castletown Joint 3rd prize: Hanna Doyle, Ballyduff National School Highly Commended: Dillon O'Neill, St Kevin's National School, Tara Hill Fifth and Sixth class: 1st prize: Hanna Violet Walsh, Kennedy Park National School Joint 2nd: Rachael Gahan, Scoil Naomh Maodhóg, Ferns Joint 2nd: Cathal Bowe, Ballyduff National School 3rd prize: Addison O' Leary, Scoil Naomh Bríde, Blackwater Highly Commended: Mila Barry Mythen, Kilmore National School First year – Third year: 1st prize: Conan Kelly, St Peters College, Wexford 2nd prize: Shara Alcock ,Selskar College, Wexford Joint 3rd prize: Krisztina Barta, Selskar College, Wexford Joint 3rd prize: Lucy Salisbury, Kennedy College, New Ross Highly Commended: Logan Murray, St Peters College, Wexford Fourth year – Sixth year: 1st prize: James Furlong, St Peters College Joint 2nd: Niamh O'Connor, Kennedy College, New Ross Joint 2nd: Cormac Deane, St Peters College, Wexford 3rd: Darragh Sherlock, St Peters College, Wexford Highly Commended: Luke Burke Kennedy College, New Ross Overall Winner Primary School: Alice Buki Nemeth, Glynn National School Overall Winner Secondary School: Leon Carthy, Selskar College Snap Into Action Primary School Winners: Winner: Danescastle National School Runner Up: Ballyoughter National School Runner Up: Kilmyshall National School Snap Into Action Community Group Winners: Winner: Enniscorthy Tidy Towns
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Proposed IPAS centre in Wexford village should be subject to environmental inspection – ‘there's no mains there, you're dealing with septic tanks'
As concerns continue to be raised about the possibility of an International Protection Accommodation Scheme (IPAS) centre being established in the Danby Lodge hotel in Killinick, local councillors have moved to clarify the reasons behind those specific concerns. With cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District (RMD), Councillor Jim Codd, suggesting that his colleagues' sudden interest in the environment masked darker, more grave, concerns, it was left to Cllrs Ger Carthy and Lisa McDonald to defend their respective positions. Related topics Simon Bourke
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Proposed IPAS centre in rural Wexford village should be subject to environmental inspection – ‘there's no mains there, you're dealing with septic tanks'
As concerns continue to be raised about the possibility of an International Protection Accommodation Scheme (IPAS) centre being established in the Danby Lodge hotel in Killinick, local councillors have moved to clarify the reasons behind those specific concerns. With cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District (RMD), Councillor Jim Codd, suggesting that his colleagues' sudden interest in the environment masked darker, more grave, concerns, it was left to Cllrs Ger Carthy and Lisa McDonald to defend their respective positions. 'I asked the chief executive of Wexford County Council (WCC) to contact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and inform them that the Danby Lodge will be the subject of an intensification case (if it becomes an IPAS centre),' said Cllr Carthy. 'Previous planning regulations would have stated that in the 29 rooms there would be an average of two people as a hotel, now if it becomes an IPAS centre we're moving to four people.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police continue to probe woman's death on ferry from Fishguard
POLICE in Ireland have said they are not investigating any alleged public order offences on board a ferry following the death of a woman travelling from Fishguard to Rosslare on Tuesday. Wexford Gardai are investigating the circumstances around the "unexplained" death of a woman on board a Stena Line crossing to Rosslare on February 25. It had been confirmed that the woman was pronounced dead on board the ferry, and a man was arrested. A post mortem examination is currently being carried out at Waterford University Hospital, which will determine the nature and course of the investigation, a Garda Síochána spokesperson said. 'A man arrested in connection with the investigation remains currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region,' the Garda spokesperson said. 'A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to provide support and information to the deceased's family. 'An Garda Síochána is not investigating any separate alleged public order incidents on board this ferry sailing. 'Investigations are ongoing.' The Stena Nordica at Rosslare Europort after a woman died following an incident on the passenger ferry crossing from Fishguard. (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire) A spokesperson for Stena Line said: 'An incident occurred on the 2pm sailing from Fishguard to Rosslare. "This a police matter." Further sailings on the Fishguard to Rosslare ferry route were cancelled following the incident. The next Stena Line crossing will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 26 from Rosslare, with the next crossing from Fishguard taking place at 1.30am on Thursday. Rosslare Europort said all other services are operating as normal. Speaking to the PA news agency, Wexford councillor Ger Carthy said locals reacted with 'shock and sadness' at the news. 'I think the reaction here locally was one of shock and indeed sadness at what transpired on board the Stena Nordica en route to Rosslare Port here and the tragic events that unfolded,' he said. 'What transpired here last night and the response that was given by the gardai and the state agencies was second to none. There was a large presence here of specialist units and indeed the national ambulance and a large number of vehicles at the scene.'
The Independent
26-02-2025
- The Independent
Garda probe continues following death of woman on ferry
A man continues to be questioned by gardai following the death of a woman on board a passenger ferry. The incident occurred on a 2pm Stena Nordica sailing from Fishguard in Wales to Rosslare Europort, and the ferry docked in Co Wexford. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 5pm and boarded the ship upon its arrival. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, which was then preserved for an examination. A garda spokesperson said: 'A man was arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the eastern region.' A number of Stena Nordica services were cancelled to assist with the garda investigation. The next expected departure will be at 7.30pm from Rosslare. A Stena Line spokesperson said: 'As this is a live police matter, we cannot provide any further detail on the incident at this time.' Rosslare Europort said all other services are operating as normal. Wexford councillor Ger Carthy said locals reacted with 'shock and sadness' at the news. 'I think the reaction here locally was one of shock and indeed sadness at what transpired on board the Stena Nordica en route to Rosslare Port here and the tragic events that unfolded,' he said. 'What transpired here last night and the response that was given by the gardai and the state agencies was second to none. There was a large presence here of specialist units and indeed the national ambulance and a large number of vehicles at the scene.' Gardai said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
