The Enniscorthy International Forum (EIF) hosted its annual summit in Enniscorthy recently. The theme of the summit, Bridges to a Sustainable Future: Innovation as a Critical Imperative in Troubled Times, reflected the contributions needed from buildings, the built environment, and energy to deliver on the challenges of sustainability and climate change. “The primary theme ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy hosts Building Action Coalition Summit”
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Plans for €300,000 Ballyhogue Community Hub
Dan Walsh at Ballyhogue Plans to convert the former Post Office in Ballyhogue village into a multi-purpose facility that will offer a wide range of facilities and services for all ages was unveiled at a Public Information event held in Ballyhogue National School today. Wexford County Council successfully secured the old vacant Past Office/Shop forContinue reading “Plans for €300,000 Ballyhogue Community Hub”
€200,000 investment in The Ballagh village
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District monthly meeting Ballaghkeene, or The Ballagh as it is commonly known, is to benefit from a €200,000 investment under the Active Travel Routes to School scheme following approval at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council. As part of the works Wexford County CouncilContinue reading “€200,000 investment in The Ballagh village”
Gorey Market House Festival 2025
By Dan Walsh Gorey is preparing for exciting summer celebrations as plans are announced for the Gorey Market House Festival 2025 which takes place Friday to Sunday, July 18th-20th, promising three unforgettable days of live music, arts and family fun. The festival promises an electric mix of local talent and headline acts, family friendlyevents, aContinue reading “Gorey Market House Festival 2025”
Wexford poets and writers in Opera House
By Dan Walsh Álanna Hammel’s writers’ collective is hosting a special event in the National Opera House, Wexford, on Friday, July 4th, supported by Wexford County Council’s Community Dates Open Call and tickets have gone on sale. The Purple and Gold Writers’ Collective invites you to spend an evening in the company of Wexford poetsContinue reading “Wexford poets and writers in Opera House”
Spike Bridge is safe for crossing
By Dan Walsh The pedestrian Spike Bridge, which crosses the Owenavorragh river and is part of Courtown Woods and the Wexford Walking Trails, has been restored and is safe to cross again after a section of the wooden floor had fallen away. Local enthusiasts, including Michael O’Callaghan, author of The Boy Who Kicked the Nun,Continue reading “Spike Bridge is safe for crossing”
Cllr Joe Sullivan is Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh at the annual general meeting of Wexford County Council Cllr Joe Sullivan was today elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual general meeting in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Wexford. Cllr Oliver Walsh is the Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr Sullivan’s nomination was proposed by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and seconded by CllrContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan is Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council”
Cllr Barbara-Anne is popular choice
By Dan Walsh at the annual general meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Long surviving Bunclody-based Fianna Fáil public representative Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy is the new Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. She received the full backing of her colleagues at the annual general meeting held in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, this morning. Cllr MurphyContinue reading “Cllr Barbara-Anne is popular choice”
Enniscorthy wages war on wheelie bins!
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District Council meeting Every household has wheelie bin contracts with private companies, but Enniscorthy Municipal District Council has issues with the presentation of wheelie bins outside homes and taking them in afterwards in a reasonable time… and there is a suggestion that fines could be introduced! Cllr John O’RourkeContinue reading “Enniscorthy wages war on wheelie bins!”
Longest Day on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The 227th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion was commemorated on Vinegar Hill last evening with the annual Longest Day Commemoration ceremony. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne paid tribute to the ideals of the men of 1798 and laid a wreath (with Emily Murphy) on theContinue reading “Longest Day on Vinegar Hill”
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