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”
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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”
O’Neill and Bowe share Tinahely treble
By Dan Walsh Three winners for Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe, a double for Rob James and the 200th career winner for Ballindaggin handler Donnchadh Doyle made for plenty of local highlights at today’s Wicklow Foxhounds point-to-point at a showery Fairwood, Tinahely. Fashion’s Model got the O’Neill-Bowe winner machine into gear with an impressive threeContinue reading “O’Neill and Bowe share Tinahely treble”
Bunclody online public consultation meeting
The Draft Wexford County Development Plan 2021-2027, which is currently on public display, includes a Settlement Plan for Bunclody town as set out in Volume 3 of the Draft Plan. In order to facilitate further engagement with the local community on the draft Bunclody Town Settlement Plan, and given the current Covid-19 restrictions around publicContinue reading “Bunclody online public consultation meeting”
Kilmuckridge and Ardamine in Pride of Place awards
By Dan Walsh Kilmuckridge village and Glenbeg Point Estate (Ardamine) are among the 82 groups nominated in the virtual 2020 IPB Insurance Pride of Place awards when the 18th anniversary of the awards take place online due to the Covid-19 pandemic on Saturday, November 21st. The Pride of Place awards is an annual competition organised byContinue reading “Kilmuckridge and Ardamine in Pride of Place awards”
Mgr. Lennon steps down as PP of Clonard
By Dan Walsh The parish priest of Clonard, Right-Rev. Monsignor Denis Lennon has retired on age grounds, however, he has agreed to continue as curate in the Wexford town parish. Fr Barry Larkin C.C. has been appointed Administrator of Clonard. Mgr. Lennon’s retirement has been accepted by Bishop Denis Brennan who has congratulated him onContinue reading “Mgr. Lennon steps down as PP of Clonard”
‘Rosslare in History’ is released
By Dan Walsh Exciting plans for the planned launch of the new book, Rosslare in History No 7, published by Rosslare Historical Society by Cllr Ger Carthy, Chairman of Wexford County Council and Tom Enright, Chief Executive Officer, was postponed as the Covid-19 restrictions went to Level 5, however, the good news is that theContinue reading “‘Rosslare in History’ is released”
Aldi to pay 10% Christmas bonus
By Dan Walsh Aldi Ireland has announced a Christmas Bonus for its amazing colleagues, as a ‘Thank You’ to those who have worked tirelessly throughout this challenging year. Store and distribution colleagues will receive a 10% bonus in November, which will be paid in December ahead of the Christmas period. The announcement recognises the effortsContinue reading “Aldi to pay 10% Christmas bonus”
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