Pearse Park Sensory Garden opens in New Ross

By Dan Walsh

Pearse Park Sensory Garden has opened to the public on a five-acre site in the heart of New Ross town. The multi award winning, green flag park boasts an array of facilities, and now includes this fully accessible, pocket-sized Sensory Garden, nestled in a sun trapped corner of the park.

The official opening was performed by Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne T.D., in the presence of Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Anthony Connick, Cathaoirleach of New Ross

Municipal District, elected members and invited guests. District Manager Alan Fitzhenry was master of ceremonies for the event, and the children of the Catherine McCauley School in New Ross joined the guests and were the first to use the garden.

Minister Browne said; “The sensory garden is a terrific addition to New Ross town. It’s a wonderful inclusive facility and it was made possible through Government funding, Wexford County Council funding and local businesses voluntarily supporting using time, talent and materials.”

Cllr John Fleming said he was delighted “as Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, to see the opening of this wonderful park.” He added; “This will be one of my last official duties as Cathaoirleach and to see the garden finished now to such a high standard brings me great pride.”

Cllr Anthony Connick, Cathaoirleach of New Ross Municipal District said “the Sensory Garden will be a beautiful addition to Pearse Park”. “Thank you to all involved in this project, especially Minister Humphreys’ Department who provided the funding, along with Wexford County Council and my fellow councillors. I want to especially mention the many local businesses who donated their time, skillset, and products to make this a special place. I think this instils confidence, that New Ross town still has a great sense of community,” concluded Cllr Connick.