By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Wexford County Council members have approved Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) to develop public realm space in Wexford town at Crescent Quay between Harpers Lane and Oyster Lane and to construct a temporary multi-function venue. Approval was given at lastContinue reading “Plans for new venue at Oyster Lane”
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Photo exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle A colourful ‘must see’ photographic exhibition opened at Enniscorthy Castle today (Saturday) with the title ‘Our Town – Urban Photography Exhibition. It runs until January. The exhibition is the work of amateur photographer Justin Codd and the photographs in the collection were taken in the early morning hours ofContinue reading “Photo exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle”
Blackwater tops in community awards
By Dan Walsh Over 250 children, community groups, volunteers, resident groups and individuals attended the Wexford County Council Annual Environment Awards at the Ferrycarrig Hotel for an occasion of tremendous celebration of the environment and voluntary effort. Elected members from all districts were available to present awards to 11 schools, 63 community groups and twoContinue reading “Blackwater tops in community awards”
Brian Hayes 64/1 double at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Racecourse Brian Hayes was the jockey in form at Wexford today where the partnered a 64/1 double; Double Pink (12/1) in the mares’ hurdle and Kiln Time (4/1) for trainer Michael Bowe in the second division of the handicap hurdle and the final race at Bettyville Park for the 2023Continue reading “Brian Hayes 64/1 double at Wexford”
Wilton Bridge reopens for traffic
By Dan Walsh The character and stonework at Wilton Bridge, linking the parishes of Bree and Davidstown over the River Boro, has been retained and flood damage repaired by Wexford County Council and the road and bridge re-opened for traffic this morning. Wilton Bridge was wrecked and has been closed to traffic since the ChristmasContinue reading “Wilton Bridge reopens for traffic”
Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy
By Dan Walsh A man died yesterday evening (Wednesday) in a workplace tragedy at a premises in Coolafancy, near Tinahely. He has been named locally as John Smyth, (68), from Cummerduff, Gorey, and Springhill Nursery, Coolafancy. Gardai responded to a call at 6.10pm and found the body of the man at the scene. Emergency servicesContinue reading “Man (68) dies in workplace tragedy”
Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh A man in his 60s has died in a road traffic collision in the Duffry Gate/Bellefield area of Enniscorthy this morning (Thursday). The incident occurred shortly after 7am when a car collided with a pole. The sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was removed toContinue reading “Man (60s) dies in Enniscorthy”
Joe Duffy opens Askamore Art Exhibition
By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre Renowned RTÉ broadcaster Joe Duffy was guest of honour at Askamore Community Centre tonight (Wednesday) where he performed the official opening of the 5th Askamore Art Exhibition before a packed attendance. The exhibition features 31 local artists and 98 pieces of work and has seen huge growth inContinue reading “Joe Duffy opens Askamore Art Exhibition”
Water restrictions for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Essential overnight water restrictions are necessary for customers supplied by Enniscorthy Town Water Supply to ensure daytime supply for the community according to Uisce Eireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council. The restrictions will be put in place tonight (Tuesday) and tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 11pm until 6am, to help reservoirContinue reading “Water restrictions for Enniscorthy”
€250m Master Plan on Wexford site
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting A €250 million Master Plan for the SETU Campus, schools, housing, large scale sports and community facilities at Killeens and Clonard on the outskirts of Wexford town was presented to members by Chief Executive Tom Enright at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council. TheContinue reading “€250m Master Plan on Wexford site”
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