By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting
Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh raised concerns about the poor condition of the iconic Fleadh Cheoil Harp on Wexford Harbour’s breakwater at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, chaired by Cllr Lisa McDonald.
Cllr Walsh described the Harp as “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford” and said its plinth was in poor repair, calling the situation “dangerous”.
Describing the memorial as “exposed to the elements and exposed to the sea” Cllr Walsh believes it needs a permanent base, some varnish, repairs and maintenance going forward.
Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe admitted that the Harp on the breakwater was temporarily constructed, however, the Council has consulted with the people who carried out the installation and proposed a more permanent structure base.
“It is a wooden structure and will need regular maintenance,” stated Mr. Taaffe.
The giant Harp is a legacy from Fleadhanna 2024 and 2025 constructed by locals under guidance from Buí Bolg and is located on the boardwalk at Wexford Harbour.
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