By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Meeting The ambitious Enniscorthy Town Centre First Plan, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, was first discussed ‘in committee’ and later members demanded that it be favoured by the members before being made public, however, it was adopted at last Monday’s meetingContinue reading “Enniscorthy Town Centre Plan?”
Author Archives: Dan Walsh
Gorey Garda injured on duty
By Dan Walsh A Gorey-based Garda is recovering from shoulder and arm injuries after being hit by a stolen car and dragged some distance in an incident in the town in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardaí are investigating an incident of endangerment and the theft of a car from a residential premises inContinue reading “Gorey Garda injured on duty”
ASBO threatens local bus service
By Dan Walsh There was outright condemnation of anti-social behaviour that is threatening the future of local bus services and Gardaí are investigating a recent incident on the Enniscorthy to Bunclody route, members heard at today’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Presentation Centre Chamber. The matter was raised byContinue reading “ASBO threatens local bus service”
Animals on show at Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The live Christmas Animal Crib returned to Enniscorthy today following a break due to the Covid interruption and it proved a huge hit with families turning out in record numbers. There was a presence of animals at the crib including two-week-old lambs and their mother, an alpaca, Jacob sheep andContinue reading “Animals on show at Enniscorthy”
Donnchadh Doyle keeps on winning
By Dan Walsh Ballindaggin’s Donnchadh Doyle is having a great point-to-point season and is amongst the top handlers going into 2023 and he maintained his good run of form when he supplied the only Wexford winner today when saddling Speed Davis at Boulta, Co. Cork. First time out, French-bred Speed Davis, in the Monbeg SyndicateContinue reading “Donnchadh Doyle keeps on winning”
Man (80s) dies in Killinick collision
By Dan Walsh A pedestrian in his 80s has died following a road traffic collision on the N25 at Killinick. It occurred yesterday (Friday) just before 5pm. It is understood the deceased may have been returning to his home after shopping locally when he was struck by a van. The man was taken to WexfordContinue reading “Man (80s) dies in Killinick collision”
New Sensory Garden coming to Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A new sensory garden proposed for Enniscorthy will be one of the largest in the country and it becomes a step closer with the allocation of €234,000 from the latest round of Town and Village Renewal funding announced yesterday (Wednesday). Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne TDContinue reading “New Sensory Garden coming to Enniscorthy”
Restoration of Duncannon Fort
By Dan Walsh €500,000 funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme has been allocated to Duncannon for the restoration and development of the historic Duncannon Fort. Work is expected to begin in early 2023. Minister James Browne welcomed the news, and he expressed thanks to Cllr Michael Whelan, who, he said; “has been workingContinue reading “Restoration of Duncannon Fort”
New Land Tax on the way
By Dan Walsh The Government’s Housing For All – A New Housing Plan for Ireland proposed a new tax to activate vacant land for residential purposes as a part of the pathway to increasing new housing supply. The Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) was introduced in the Finance Act 2021 and the process to identify land toContinue reading “New Land Tax on the way”
€250,000 for Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour and Kilrane village development team were delighted to receive the good news that they are to get funding of €250,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Lisa McDonald welcomed the news and said; “the investment will transform the old bank building.” Cllr GerContinue reading “€250,000 for Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour”
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