By Dan Walsh in Bunclody
The Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen, renamed a housing estate in Bunclody to Mountain View ‘Radharc an tSléibhe’ today. The estate is home to four generations of families.
“This naming ceremony has come about because of the great work within the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee which includes elected representatives, Wexford County Council staff, Wexford local Development and most importantly, members of the travelling community itself,” said Cllr Breen.
The Cathaoirleach stated that the name ‘Mountain View’ came from the residents themselves, and he added; “I’m sure you will all agree that it is very fitting, and this is a proud moment for them.”
“The residents have lived here for many years, so it is a privilege to be here today to officially name what has long been a community.
Local resident Alice Connors returned thanks to everybody connected with the naming. “I am here 14 years and I am very proud of this ceremony. It means a lot to the families living here,” she said.
Another resident, Josephine Connors, paid special tribute to Wexford Local Development. “This is a very special occasion to be recognised as from Mountain View and have a normal address,” she added.
The attendance included Malcolm Byrne TD, Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy and Pat Kehoe, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Eddie Taaffe, staff members of Wexford County Council and a group of local residents.
Refreshments were provided by Wexford Local Development on a bitterly cold afternoon with snow on the mountains, but the occasion was warmed up by the talented Larry Connors who sang two Wexford songs, ‘Nicky Rackard’ and ‘The Wexford Heart’.
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