By Dan Walsh Deputy Paul Kehoe has today welcomed the announcement of €250,000 in funding to renovate the ground floor of a significant heritage building in Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, into a food and community hub under the Historic Towns Initiative. This funding follows a similar grant under the same scheme last year for the renovation of SlaneyContinue reading “€250,000 for Enniscorthy heritage”
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Improved water supply for Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council’s direct labour crew has recently completed works in Enniscorthy to improve water supply in the town. Works began in October 2021 to replace 1.5km of problematic mains in Rectory Road, St Senan’s Road and Templeshannon in the town. New service connections were made for more than 70 residential properties,Continue reading “Improved water supply for Enniscorthy”
Blackwater ancient graveyard re-visited
By Dan Walsh Killila Graveyard is the site of a medieval parish church dedicated to St. Brigid and closed for a considerable time, but it is teeming with history and heritage, and local Cllr Oliver Walsh has requested Wexford County Council to lend a hand with clearing some of the overgrowth and assisting with theContinue reading “Blackwater ancient graveyard re-visited”
Man arrested on drugs charge in Enniscorthy
A man in his 30s was arrested after heroin to the value of €5,000 was seized by Gardai in Enniscorthy yesterday. A Garda spokesperson said; “Gardaí arrested a man, aged in his 30s, following the seizure of suspected Diamorphine in Enniscorthy yesterday (Monday).” The man was detained at Wexford Garda Station. Investigation is ongoing.
Ballygarrett gets new water mains
By Dan Walsh Irish Water, in partnership with Wexford County Council, is replacing ageing, problematic water mains in Ballygarret to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The works involve the replacement of approximately 2,300 metres of problematic water mains with new larger capacity modern pipes. The programme to replaceContinue reading “Ballygarrett gets new water mains”
Ballycogley Players are back!
After a two year break the Amateur Drama Festival circuit resumes this week. In preparation, Ballycogley Players, who won the All Ireland Confined Finals in 2018 with The Night Alive by Conor McPherson, make a welcome return to Wexford Arts Centre by putting on the amateur première production of The Beacon by Nancy Harris onContinue reading “Ballycogley Players are back!”
Women helping women is what the Women’s Coalition serves to do”- Cllr Maura Bell.
By Dan Walsh The Women’s Coalition vision is “a county with equal representation at all levels of society, including politics; that Wexford is a place of equal opportunity with a parity of voice reflecting the diversity of its population.” and the official launch of Wexford County Council’s Women’s Coalition takes place on Wednesday 9th March in theContinue reading “Women helping women is what the Women’s Coalition serves to do”- Cllr Maura Bell.”
Treble for Jack Hendrick at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh at Tinahely Mayglass rider Jack Hendrick was the king of Fairwood, Tinahely, today where he grabbed the headlines riding three winners at the annual Bray Harriers point-to-point races. He is enjoying a good season and this was number 12 out of a career total of 28 wins. Only four of the 24Continue reading “Treble for Jack Hendrick at Tinahely”
Cllr McDonald welcomes Murrintown funding
Fianna Fáil public representative in the Rosslare LEA, Cllr Lisa McDonald, has today welcomed funding approved under the Towns and Villages Renewal Scheme for Murrintown. “I am proud to announce today that I have obtained €220,918 for Murrintown under the Towns and Villages Renewal scheme”, said Cllr. McDonald. “The funding will be used for the development ofContinue reading “Cllr McDonald welcomes Murrintown funding”
€920,914 for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Four Wexford projects will share €920,914 in funding under the Town and Village Renewal funding scheme announced this morning. NEW ROSS receives the highest amount – €500,000- and this project has two elements; Renovating Brennan’s Lane which is the main link from the town centre to the Library Park, Barrack Lane andContinue reading “€920,914 for four Wexford projects”
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