By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle Not for the first time in its 800 year history Enniscorthy Castle is undergoing repairs to guttering and downpipes and the presence of scaffolding recently has highlighted the works. The work is expected to take 13 weeks and the good news is that the castle will remain open toContinue reading “Preservation of 800 years at Enniscorthy Castle”
Category Archives: TOURISM
Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Wexford Walking Trails has announced the launch of the Autumn schedule of Country Connects walks, inviting locals and visitors alike to put their walking shoes, explore the vibrant autumn landscape, and connect with local communities across County Wexford. Where better to open the Autumn series than the stunning coastal path at CahoreContinue reading “Cahore hosts Country Connects walk on Sunday”
Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has completed the upgrade works as part of the Leakage Reduction Programme at Parnell Avenue estate in Enniscorthy which was constructed in 1939. The works in Parnell Avenue involved the decommissioning of the ageing backyard water mains and the delivery of over 179 metres of new, modern water mains constructedContinue reading “Upgraded water supply for Enniscorthy estate”
€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches
By Dan Walsh Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, visited Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick Beaches to announce much needed funding for coastal protection at both beaches. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James BrowneContinue reading “€1.75m coastal funding for Rosslare Strand and Kilpatrick beaches”
Vinegar Hill visitor experience
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Cllr Jackser Owens has long championed the Vinegar Hill visitor experience. At today’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council in the Council Chamber at the Presentation Centre, he called for a visitor centre, coach access to the hill, a tea and coffee outlet, fresh water andContinue reading “Vinegar Hill visitor experience”
Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford”
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Cllr Catherine ‘Biddy’ Walsh raised concerns about the poor condition of the iconic Fleadh Cheoil Harp on Wexford Harbour’s breakwater at yesterday’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Wexford County Council, chaired by Cllr Lisa McDonald. Cllr Walsh described the Harp as “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford” and saidContinue reading “Harp is “the Eiffel Tower of Wexford””
€18.3m for four Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced landmark funding of €18.3 million for four Wexford projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. Wexford projects allocation include: • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First Regeneration Project – Phase 1, €9m (Cat 1B). • Enniscorthy: Town Centre First RegenerationContinue reading “€18.3m for four Wexford projects”
Opera train returns after almost 20 years
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Festival Opera Train is returning after almost 20 years for the festival’s 75th anniversary, in association with Railtours Ireland, for one special journey on Thursday, October 22nd. For generations of Festival-goers, the journey to Wexford was part of the magic. The legendary Opera Train brought audiences from Dublin dressed toContinue reading “Opera train returns after almost 20 years”
John championed music, culture and tourism
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to John Murphy of Colfer’s Pub, Carrig-on-Bannow, an internationally renowned musician and lifelong champion of culture and tradition, who has sadly passed away. John was best known to many as the organiser of the annual Phil Murphy Weekend, launched in July 1992, which brought leading traditional musicians toContinue reading “John championed music, culture and tourism”
Sunday water outage in Wexford town
By Dan Walsh A major burst on the town’s water main yesterday evening has disrupted supplies across Wexford town this morning. The burst reduced overnight reservoir levels, so homes and businesses in Wexford town and nearby areas may experience outages or low water pressure throughout Sunday. To help support customers while repairs continue, alternative waterContinue reading “Sunday water outage in Wexford town”
