Dan Walsh

River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place

By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council wish to advise that the Boil Water Notice for the River Sow Regional Water Supply Scheme remains in place over the weekend. Irish Water told WexfordLocal.com, in a statement issued this evening, that works and sampling continues in order to lift the BoilContinue reading “River Sow Boil Water Notice remains in place”

Councillors commended for unanimous support

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council members have unanimously agreed on a Motion of Notice submitted by Cllr Mary Farrell supporting “a vision of an Ireland where we have freedom, choice and control over all aspects of our lives.” Wexford disability rights activist, Vivian Rath has commended local councillors for supporting the motion asking GovernmentContinue reading “Councillors commended for unanimous support”

Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee

By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the high-profile Seanad Brexit Committee which on behalf of the Oireachtas shall look at how Brexit is impacting on various parts of society and how legislators should respond. The twelve-member committee will look at issues as diverse as trade, agriculture, education and transport –Continue reading “Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee”

Celebrating UN ‘World Toilet Day’

By Dan Walsh Today is United Nations World Toilet Day and the fifth year of the Think Before You Flush campaign. World Toilet Day celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 4.2 billion people worldwide living without access to safely managed sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieveContinue reading “Celebrating UN ‘World Toilet Day’”

Eyes in the sky around Courtown

By Dan Walsh A new CCTV system using 21 cameras at seven locations is operational in the Courtown and Riverchapel areas of North Wexford. The November meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council facilitated by Microsoft Teams to comply with Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions took place yesterday (Tuesday) where members welcomed the development. Approval from theContinue reading “Eyes in the sky around Courtown”

Historic Market House renovation complete

By Dan Walsh The paint is dry, and the colour is inviting following extensive refurbishment works of heritage and conservation carried out by Tom O’Brien Construction and now completed at the historic Market House building in Enniscorthy’s Market Square. This circa-1820’s Listed Building 3-storeys high with a 5-bay front has been completely transformed over theContinue reading “Historic Market House renovation complete”

Templeshannon Regeneration

By Dan Walsh Information on the Templeshannon Regeneration Strategy was contained in a report from the Wexford County Council Special Projects Office revealed at Monday’s Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting held by Microsoft Teams to facilitate the Level 5 Coronavirus restrictions. The strategy identifies a number of enabling projects required to achieve regeneration, including: (a)Continue reading “Templeshannon Regeneration”

Lights, camera, action in North Wexford

By Dan Walsh A 600-page planning application from Tara Studios for a new film and television studio to be located at Borleagh Manor, Gorey, will be lodged with Wexford County Council this week. Tara Studios aims to become one of the largest studio facilities in Ireland encompassing seven sound stages and related production facilities. LocatedContinue reading “Lights, camera, action in North Wexford”

‘Shop Enniscorthy Support Local’ campaign launched

By Dan Walsh The much anticipated ‘Shop Enniscorthy, Shop Local, online or on the street’ public information campaign to encourage the community to spend locally is launched. Supported by Enniscorthy & District Chamber, Enniscorthy Business Association, and the Municipal District Council, all three partners joined forces with the aim to retain as much consumer spendContinue reading “‘Shop Enniscorthy Support Local’ campaign launched”

Planning for two office buildings at Enniscorthy Technology Park

By Dan Walsh Planning consent for the development of two modern office buildings (circa. 9,100m2) at Enniscorthy Technology Park has been granted, including one proposed to accommodate the United Nations NZEB Training Centre of Excellence, to be developed initially by Wexford County Council in collaboration with the Waterford Wexford Educational Training Board with designation from the UNContinue reading “Planning for two office buildings at Enniscorthy Technology Park”