By Dan Walsh
Wexford County Council has announced that a new beach stroller service will be available free of charge until August and will be operating in Curracloe and Rosslare Strand from tomorrow, Saturday, June 1st. The beach stroller is a mobility aid equipped with wheels designed for the sand and can be easily converted into a seat if the user wants to take a break and enjoy the view.
The pilot project was launched by the Mayor of Wexford Borough District, Cllr. John Hegarty who said; “I am delighted to launch the first beach strollers in Co. Wexford. It is widely accepted that here in Wexford we have some of the best beaches in Ireland and these beach strollers will improve access to these wonderful beaches for people with mobility issues. I hope that this initiative will be a huge success and progress to include more beaches all over the county into the future.”
Elizabeth Hore, Director of Services, stated that “the beach strollers are just the latest project that underpins Wexford County Council’s dedication to accessibility. “As the first county to introduce beach wheelchairs, we hope the beach strollers will be a great complement to the existing service and that access to our beaches is inclusive with access for all.”
Wexford County Council was the first in Ireland to introduce beach wheelchairs, which now operate annually at Ballinesker, Ballymoney, Carne, Curracloe, Duncannon, Kilmore Quay, Morriscastle and Rosslare Strand. It is hoped that the beach strollers will build on the existing service to ensure the beaches of Wexford remain accessible and open to as many as possible.
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