By Dan Walsh Water mains rehabilitation works on the Old Dublin Road in Enniscorthy, commenced today, with the road closure and traffic management being put in place and the actual mains rehab works starting next Monday, June 20th. Irish Water’s Joe Carroll said; “The works involve the replacement of over 2km of problematic water mains onContinue reading “Water works on the Old Dublin Road”
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Let’s Get Talking opens in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Let’s Get Talking aims to provide access to professional mental health services to the community on a non-set fee and a new branch for the south-east officially opened at Weafer St., Enniscorthy, Enniscorthy, on Saturday with a reception afterwards in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Officially opening the centre, Minister for MentalContinue reading “Let’s Get Talking opens in Enniscorthy”
Heritage and history at Ballyfad Woods
By Dan Walsh at Ballyfad Woods Ballyfad Wood Heritage and History Project was officially launched today by Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, Leas Cathaoirleach Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council deep in the woods where a special stone memorial was unveiled. Piper Ray Finn led the parade which included members of the local pike group. After a warmContinue reading “Heritage and history at Ballyfad Woods”
55 writers published in THE WEXFORD BOHEMIAN
By Dan Walsh From an impressive entry of more than 300 submissions 55 creative writers from all across Co. Wexford have their work published in the third issue of THE WEXFORD BOHEMIAN which was officially launched by the publishers RED BOOKS in St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening. Editor Álanna Hammel from Morriscastle told WexfordLocal.com;Continue reading “55 writers published in THE WEXFORD BOHEMIAN”
€31,950 funds for Enniscorthy Tech Hub
By Dan Walsh A series of new initiatives and funding from Government will make remote working more accessible and attractive for Wexford people, according to Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe. Deputy Kehoe said: “A series of measures announced by my colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, marks a significant development in makingContinue reading “€31,950 funds for Enniscorthy Tech Hub”
Peace on the hillside at Kilcavan Garden
By Dan Walsh at Tara Hill Kilcavan has Tara Hill as a backdrop with wonderful views towards Arklow and Croghan countryside and the view has been improved with the official opening of Kilcavan Garden today. Members of Tara Hill Community Development Association identified a piece of waste land adjoining the old graveyard, they hatched aContinue reading “Peace on the hillside at Kilcavan Garden”
Courtown Plaza is new seaside landmark
By Dan Walsh at Courtown The official opening of the Courtown Plaza and Pier Enhancement today (Sunday) is recognised as the first step to bring Courtown back to its former glory and there are promises of future funding and revitalisation for the popular north Wexford seaside resort and village. Cllr Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach Gorey-Kilmuckridge MunicipalContinue reading “Courtown Plaza is new seaside landmark”
Pearse Rd water project starts on Tuesday
By Dan Walsh Work will commence on Tuesday at Pearse Road in Enniscorthy, where Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, begins the replacement of ageing backyard water mains and providing new service connections. The section of works will take place along Pearse Road from its junction with Parnell Road as far asContinue reading “Pearse Rd water project starts on Tuesday”
Death of popular publican Barney
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Barney Murphy, Como Lodge, Castlebridge, who spent a lifetime in the licensed trade and is a former President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland. A native of Castlebridge, Barney was a very successful businessman, but best known for his popular presence behind the family bar known asContinue reading “Death of popular publican Barney”
Taps are safe in Enniscorthy again!
By Dan Walsh The Boil Water Notice issued on May 23rd has been lifted with immediate effect and all consumers on the Enniscorthy Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth. Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, made the announcement thisContinue reading “Taps are safe in Enniscorthy again!”
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