By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Members of Enniscorthy Municipal District held the October meeting in the Presentation Centre today where they approved by 4 votes to 2 to proceed with the proposed site layout plan known as the Murphy Floods project which will provide 28 ‘temporary’ car parking spaces in the townContinue reading “28 new car parking spaces for Enniscorthy town centre”
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Women encouraged to ‘Make It Happen’
By Dan Walsh Entrepreneurs and budding businesswomen from across Co. Wexford are being encouraged to “Make It Happen” in 2024 at this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day, organised by the Local Enterprise Office Wexford and held in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford, recently. Wexford’s event heard from Martina Fitzgerald, CEO of Scale Ireland, and former broadcaster, who explainedContinue reading “Women encouraged to ‘Make It Happen’”
Annual Conference of Comhairle na nÓg
By Dan Walsh The Annual Youth Conference of Wexford Comhairle na nÓg was held in the Council Chamber of Wexford’s County Hall with 100 young people from secondary schools and youth organisations across county Wexford in attendance. The Annual Youth Conference is a chance for young people’s voices to be heard. A wide range of issuesContinue reading “Annual Conference of Comhairle na nÓg”
Improved water supply for over 11,000 customers
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of upgrade works at the Kilmallock Bridge Water Treatment Plant at Ballymurn. The upgrade will improve the security of the water supply for over 11,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oylegate. The project involved building two new treated water storage reservoirs, a new pump station, and related structures, suchContinue reading “Improved water supply for over 11,000 customers”
Enniscorthy community facilities officially opened
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The official opening of the Bellefield Road Community Playground and Public Realm was performed this morning by the Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne. The project comprises 25 new public car parking spaces, new footpath with bollards, fencing, public lighting and signage. A new pedestrian crossing on theContinue reading “Enniscorthy community facilities officially opened”
Enniscorthy launch of the new Urrin Loop
By Dan Walsh at the Riverside Trail The official launch of the new extension – the Urrin Loop – on the Riverside Trail, described by Claire Lawless, Enniscorthy District Manager as “the most popular trail in County Wexford” took place this morning with Cllr Aidan Browne, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District doing the honours. Cllr BrowneContinue reading “Enniscorthy launch of the new Urrin Loop”
Enniscorthy International Forum held in United States
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy International Forum’s Chief Executive Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and Commissioner Darcie Houck, California Public Utilities Commission were amongst the attendees at the Enniscorthy International Forum Regional Summit held in Santa Monica, California in early October. The Regional Summit was organised in conjunction with California based The Energy Coalition. The summit was conducted under the auspicesContinue reading “Enniscorthy International Forum held in United States”
Locals perform well at Peppardscastle races
By Dan Walsh at Peppardscastle Windy and soft underfoot conditions greeted the brave attendance at the first Peppardscastle track point-to-point races, held under the auspices of The Island Hunt this afternoon where local handlers and riders shared most of the limelight. The Maestro of Monbeg, Sean Doyle saddled a double while his brother Cormac alsoContinue reading “Locals perform well at Peppardscastle races”
All set for first day at Peppardscastle races
By Dan Walsh The Island Hunt point-to-point takes place tomorrow (Sunday) over a new track at Peppardscastle (Y25 HY96), between the coastal villages of Ballygarrett and Kilmuckridge, and fingers are crossed for a good attendance. The first of six races is off at 1pm. It is a left-handed track over a mile with five fencesContinue reading “All set for first day at Peppardscastle races”
73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way
By Dan Walsh on Wexford Quay The 73rd Wexford Festival Opera opened this evening with the traditional fireworks display on Wexford Quays and while the weather favoured umbrellas and rain gear it failed to dampen the enthusiasm for the occasion as a large family orientated crowd turned out in force. The 16-day festival with 70Continue reading “73rd Wexford Festival Opera is under way”
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