By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Community Alliance received €98,280 from the Government’s Community Recognition Fund for renovating Captain Wafer Hall at Springvalley in the Templeshannon area of the town. “We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful for this funding from the Community Recognition Fund,” said Billy Murphy, Chairperson of the Enniscorthy Community Alliance. “The CaptainContinue reading “€98,280 to reopen Captain Wafer Hall”
Category Archives: HISTORY
Seamus Rafter Bridge may be removed
By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel Wexford County Council and the OPW (Office of Public Works) are developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy. A public consultation on the option selection was held at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on Wednesday. Phase 1 involves removing the Seamus Rafter Bridge, which obstructs the River Slaney duringContinue reading “Seamus Rafter Bridge may be removed”
Enniscorthy anti-social incident under investigation
By Dan Walsh Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in a playground on the Promenade, Enniscorthy, early Saturday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene and one youth was injured and taken to Wexford General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It is understood that he was released a short time later. The Gardaí inContinue reading “Enniscorthy anti-social incident under investigation”
1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The traditional Easter Rising 1916 commemoration organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council was held this morning. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne laid a wreath on the steps of the 1798 memorial in Market Square. Cllr Browne said it was “an honour and a privilege to welcome all to the wreath layingContinue reading “1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony”
Funds to restore church for community use
By Dan Walsh An allocation of €100,620 has been made for repairs to the roof, rainwater facilities, and windows of the disused Rathaspeck Church in Piercestown, with the objective of restoration for community and cultural use. It is located close to Johnstown Castle. The announcement was made during the week as part of the HistoricContinue reading “Funds to restore church for community use”
Update on development at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh The Office of Public Works is undertaking the construction of a new Border Control Post – known as Terminal 7 which will provide the necessary permanent infrastructure at Rosslare Europort to comply with Customs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and official food controls because of Brexit. Rosslare Europort will be undergoing significant infrastructureContinue reading “Update on development at Rosslare Europort”
Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Wexford town-based Cllr Raymond Shannon is calling for a psychiatric inpatient unit to be added to the new 97-bed unit being built in Wexford, to provide 24-hour care for people in crisis. A well-known advocate for 24/7 mental health services and staff in Co. Wexford, Cllr ShannonContinue reading “Call for 24-hour care for people in crisis”
French ESB crews arrive at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh ESB Networks met crews from French counterparts Enedis on Monday morning at Rosslare Europort who have arrived to assist with power restoration in the aftermath of Storm Darragh. Storm Darragh caused widespread and extensive damage to electricity infrastructure across the country on last Saturday, which impacted 395,000 customers at the peak. JamesContinue reading “French ESB crews arrive at Rosslare Europort”
New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library An exciting new 66-page publication entitled Wexford County Archive: 25 objects from the Irish Revolution, 1916-23 was officially launched by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Pip Breen at a well-attended presentation held in Wexford Library last night. Cllr Breen thanked everybody associated with the publication and said heContinue reading “New book tells story of Wexford 1916-1923”
Review for Enniscorthy school warden row
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting at County Hall At the September meeting of Wexford County Council Enniscorthy District Cllrs Aidan Browne and Cllr Jackser Owens joined forces and proposed that a school warden be hired for St Aidan’s Parish School at Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy, and the matter was raised again today atContinue reading “Review for Enniscorthy school warden row”
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